14．A.next B．previous

　　C．very D．last

　　解析：选D　在最后的转弯处，我拼尽全力游回到泳池墙边。last"最后的"，符合语境。

　　15．A.pushed B．reached

　　C．got D．touched

　　解析：选D　我用我的指尖触摸终点墙。touch"触摸"，符合语境。

　　16．A.whole B．perfect

　　C．first D．best

　　解析：选B　根据前面的描述应该是作者的表现完美无缺。

　　17．A.heart B．head

　　C．mind D．face

　　解析：选A　根据后半句选择heart，意为：心里充满欢乐。

　　18．A.expressions B．emotions

　　C．feelings D．responses

　　解析：选A　我看到所有朋友脸上的表情。expression"表情"，符合语境。

　　19．A.ran B．climbed

　　C．stood D．jumped

　　解析：选B　当我爬出泳池时......，climb"爬"，符合语境。第1空前的"climbed out of"也是提示。

　　20．A.gained B．dreamed

　　C．learned D．remembered

　　解析：选C　作者通过这件事所知道的道理。learn"了解；知道"，符合语境。

　　Ⅱ.阅读理解

　　Listening to music is considered a good thing for adults. Indeed it is. Scientific studies have proven it. Music has so many good effects on our body, mind and mood that this world will certainly not be a good place without music. Then, is music good for children? Some parents think so and let their children learn or listen to music. But some parents don't know the importance of music to children. Here are some reasons why music is important to children.

First, music is good for children's intelligence. Studies have proved that children who learn music are likely to have higher intelligence than those who have no interest in or dislike music. This is because the brain gets stimulated (刺激) by the rhythm and tone of music.