（江蘇專用）2020高考英語(yǔ)一輪復(fù)習(xí) Unit 2 Growing pains練習(xí)（含解析）牛津譯林版必修1.doc

必修一 Unit 2 Growing pains檢測(cè)評(píng)價(jià)A卷.單項(xiàng)填空1Jack, look at what you have done. You are supposed _ your job by now. Sorry, Miss Lee. Ill hurry up. Ato finish BfinishingCto have finished Dhaving finished解析：選C句意：“杰克，看看你都做了些什么?，F(xiàn)在你理應(yīng)已經(jīng)完成了你的工作?！薄氨?，李老師，我會(huì)抓緊的?！眀e supposed to do sth.“理應(yīng)做某事”，但語(yǔ)境中的時(shí)間狀語(yǔ)為“by now”，表明此處應(yīng)使用不定式的完成式to have done, be supposed to have done sth.“理應(yīng)做過(guò)/做完了某事”。2(2019無(wú)錫模擬)While the house prices in WuXi keep rising, a lot of houses have been sold out, _ most were sold to buyers from Shanghai and Suzhou.Ain which Bamong themCof which Dof them解析：選C句意：盡管無(wú)錫的房?jī)r(jià)一直在漲，許多房子都已經(jīng)賣(mài)光了，大多數(shù)賣(mài)給了來(lái)自上海和蘇州的買(mǎi)主。of which most 相當(dāng)于most of which, which指代 houses。3Our leader _ bright flashlights so we would not scare away the night creatures we hoped to find.Aforbade BshoneCremoved Dcollected解析：選A句意：為了不把我們希望找到的夜間生物嚇跑，我們的領(lǐng)隊(duì)不讓我們使用手電筒。forbid“禁止”；shine“照耀，發(fā)光”；remove“去除”；collect“收集”。故選A。4(2019徐州質(zhì)檢)Its strange that some fundamental professions in our society rarely receive the respect or acknowledgement they_.Amatch BacceptCreserve Ddeserve解析：選D句意：奇怪的是，我們社會(huì)中的一些基礎(chǔ)性的職業(yè)很少得到它們應(yīng)有的尊重或認(rèn)可。deserve“應(yīng)受，應(yīng)得”。5The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising _ we fall. Anow that Bevery timeCthe first time Dthe last time解析：選B句意：人生中最大的榮耀不在于從未失敗過(guò)，而在于每一次跌倒后都能爬起來(lái)。除now that(既然，由于)引導(dǎo)原因狀語(yǔ)從句外，其余三個(gè)名詞短語(yǔ)都可引導(dǎo)時(shí)間狀語(yǔ)從句。根據(jù)句意可知選B項(xiàng)every time(每一次)。6_ what would happen, Yang Jiyuan devoted himself to his great action in bravely fighting against thieves.ALeft ignoring BHaving left ignoringCLeaving ignoring DHaving left to ignore解析：選A句意：楊濟(jì)源沒(méi)多想會(huì)發(fā)生什么，就勇敢地全力投入到抓捕竊賊的行動(dòng)中。此處考查leave sb. doing，其被動(dòng)結(jié)構(gòu)為be left doing，主語(yǔ)楊濟(jì)源與leave之間是動(dòng)賓關(guān)系，用過(guò)去分詞表示被動(dòng)。7We should protect our environment from being polluted _ our next generation will enjoy a blue sky and live a healthy life.Aas if Bso thatCeven if Din case解析：選B句意：我們應(yīng)該保護(hù)環(huán)境使其免受污染，以便我們的下一代能擁有藍(lán)天，過(guò)上健康的生活。連詞so that引導(dǎo)目的狀語(yǔ)從句。8There is someone playing the guitar over there. Lets go and listen, shall we? Free entertainment, _.Aanyway BthoughCtherefore Dsomehow解析：選A句意：那邊有人在彈吉他。我們?nèi)ヂ?tīng)聽(tīng)吧，好嗎？不管怎么說(shuō)，這是免費(fèi)的娛樂(lè)。anyway“不管怎么說(shuō)，至少”；though“盡管，雖然”；therefore“因此”；somehow“不知為何”。根據(jù)句意可知選A。9(2019蘇州質(zhì)檢)It was mainly because William _ a game on his phone that he didnt notice the deep hole in the sidewalk until it was too late.Aplayed Bwas playingChad played Dwould play解析：選B考查時(shí)態(tài)。句意：這主要是因?yàn)橥谕媸謾C(jī)游戲，等到他注意到人行道上的深洞時(shí)已經(jīng)太晚了。根據(jù)句意可知用過(guò)去進(jìn)行時(shí)，表示過(guò)去某一時(shí)間正在做的事。10When I arrived, I called her, but only her friend _ at my hotel. She was ill in bed.Apulled off Bset offCturned up Dbroke up解析：選C句意：我到的時(shí)候，給她打了電話，但是只有她的朋友出現(xiàn)在了我住的賓館，她臥病在床了。根據(jù)句意可知選turn up“出現(xiàn)，露面”。11Have you heard that Lucy, along with her parents, _ to Hainan for the winter vacation?Really? No wonder I havent seen her these days.Ahas been Bhave beenChas gone Dhave gone解析：選C當(dāng)主語(yǔ)后面有along with, as well as 等連接名詞或代詞時(shí)，謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞的數(shù)不受它們的影響，而是與主語(yǔ)保持一致，本題中主語(yǔ)是Lucy，故謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞用單數(shù)形式；根據(jù)答語(yǔ)中的“I havent seen her these days”可知， Lucy已經(jīng)“去了”海南還沒(méi)回來(lái)，而have/has been to 表示“去過(guò)某地”。故選C。12The children climbed up the hill, _ they picnicked.Aon its top Bon the top of itCon whose top Don the top of that解析：選C考查定語(yǔ)從句。句意：孩子們爬上了山頂，在那里他們進(jìn)行了野餐。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知，此句為非限制性定語(yǔ)從句，且the hill與top之間為所屬關(guān)系，whosen.then.of which，故選C。13(2019徐州質(zhì)檢)My husbands out of town. Im going to watch all the movies he wouldnt take me to see. Why not？_. AGreat minds think alikeBIt is good fishing in troubled watersCMake hay while the sun shinesDAmong the blind the oneeyed man is king解析：選C句意：“我丈夫出城去了。我要去看他不會(huì)帶我去看的電影?！薄盀槭裁床荒?？抓緊時(shí)機(jī)?！盇項(xiàng)意為“英雄所見(jiàn)略同”；B項(xiàng)意為“渾水摸魚(yú)很好”；C項(xiàng)意為“抓緊時(shí)機(jī)”；D項(xiàng)意為“在盲人中獨(dú)眼人是國(guó)王；山中無(wú)老虎，猴子稱大王”。14She has waited for the guest for two hours and reached the _ of her patience.Alimit BtopCpoint Dneed解析：選A句意：她等那位客人兩個(gè)小時(shí)了，達(dá)到了忍耐的極限。limit“極限”，符合句意。top“頂部”；point“點(diǎn)”；need“必要”。15Shall we walk around the park or go for a bike ride?_. They are both good activities to me.AYes, I like them very muchBIt makes no difference to meCThats all rightDId prefer a bike ride解析：選B根據(jù)“They are both good activities to me”可知不管是逛公園還是騎單車(chē)對(duì)說(shuō)話者均可。make no difference“沒(méi)差別”，故選B項(xiàng)。.完形填空(2019徐州高三模擬)Were sitting at the breakfast table, and were in a hurry. But the kids are _1_ to get dressed for school, and we _2_ need to get out of the door soon. “Clank！” My fiveyearold son spills (灑出) his milk all over the table and the floor. He and my daughter bee _3_ as they gaze at the mess. I feel my mind begin to race and an _4_ to raise my voice.And then, I remember to take a _5_. “What do you need to do, buddy？” My son _6_ out of his seat and gets a towel to _7_ the mess. Im able to _8_ critical ments, and he feels better after cleaning up. Yet I know it is a close _9_. It is another incident that might easily go a(n) _10_ direction, a direction that could _11_ my son dearly in terms of selfrespect and confidence.One of the most _12_ parts of being a father is learning to _13_ your childrens mistakes. Its easy to be loving them when kids are all right, but most fathers dont find too many periods of their kids lives _14_ of mistakes.Lets be clear about this. Kids dont enjoy making mistakes. They usually try to do their best; but theyre doing their best considering the _15_ they have at the time. Sometimes theyre tired, and sometimes theyre easily distracted (使分心), but they _16_ do the best they can.Making mistakes is _17_ a way that kids learn about the world! When our kids make mistakes, we have _18_ to make. Fathers can help create kids who are _19_ and who lie to them, or they can help create kids who learn from their mistakes and _20_ them.語(yǔ)篇解讀：本文作者通過(guò)自己孩子犯了錯(cuò)誤但自己卻沒(méi)有對(duì)其發(fā)火的經(jīng)歷告訴我們：孩子也不喜歡犯錯(cuò)，他們已經(jīng)盡力做到最好了。犯錯(cuò)是孩子了解世界的一種方式。1A.preparedBafraidCslow Dpleased解析：選C根據(jù)上文中的“were in a hurry”及But的轉(zhuǎn)折可知，此處所填詞與“hurry”相對(duì)，表示孩子們動(dòng)作很慢，故用slow“遲遲不；不樂(lè)意；慢吞吞的”。2A.eventually BdesperatelyCpunctually Dimmediately解析：選B作者他們急需很快出門(mén)。desperately“極其，非?！?，符合語(yǔ)境。eventually“最終”；punctually“準(zhǔn)時(shí)地”；immediately“即刻”。3A.victims BtargetsCstatues Dfocuses解析：選C結(jié)合語(yǔ)境和常識(shí)可知，孩子把牛奶灑了，肯定害怕家長(zhǎng)批評(píng)，故此處指的應(yīng)是作者的兒子和女兒(被嚇得)像雕塑一樣一動(dòng)不動(dòng)。statue“雕塑”，符合語(yǔ)境。victim“受害者”；target“目標(biāo)，對(duì)象”；focus“焦點(diǎn)”。4A.urge BexcuseCanxiety Dencouragement解析：選A根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，此處指作者在做思想斗爭(zhēng)，并感到一種提高聲音的沖動(dòng)。urge“強(qiáng)烈的欲望，沖動(dòng)”，符合語(yǔ)境。excuse“借口”；anxiety“擔(dān)心”；encouragement“激勵(lì)”。5A.break BbreathCseat Dmeasure解析：選B此處指作者深吸一口氣，暗指作者壓制了自己的怒火。take a breath“吸一口氣”，符合語(yǔ)境。take a break“休息一下”；take a seat“坐下”；take a measure“采取措施”。6A.springs BstepsCskips Dslides解析：選A根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，此處指作者的兒子從座位上跳下來(lái)，拿起毛巾把臟東西擦掉。spring“跳，蹦”；step“邁步，踏”；skip“蹦蹦跳跳地走”；slide“滑行，滑動(dòng)”。7A.wipe up Bpack upCbuild up Dsplit up解析：選A參見(jiàn)上題解析。wipe up“擦干凈，抹掉”；pack up“打包，收拾行李”；build up“增強(qiáng)，積累”；split up“分手；分解”。8A.make BweleCavoid Dappreciate解析：選C此處指作者沒(méi)有對(duì)兒子作出批評(píng)的言論。avoid“避免，避開(kāi)”，符合語(yǔ)境。make“做”；wele“欣然接受”；appreciate“重視，欣賞”。9A.race BcallCsolution Daccident解析：選B根據(jù)下文中的“It is another incident that might . direction”可知，此處指作者知道這(指作者沒(méi)有批評(píng)兒子)是一次僥幸避免的事故。a close call是固定用法，意為“死里逃生，僥幸脫險(xiǎn)，躲過(guò)一劫”。10A.unexpected BconventionalCpractical Ddifferent解析：選D這件事可能很容易走向一個(gè)完全不同的方向，即作者可能會(huì)大發(fā)雷霆，而這可能會(huì)對(duì)兒子的自尊與自信造成非常嚴(yán)重的傷害。different“不同的”，符合語(yǔ)境。unexpected“意外的”；conventional“常規(guī)的，傳統(tǒng)的”；practical“實(shí)際的，切實(shí)可行的”。11A.cost BspoilCmislead Dtrick解析：選A參見(jiàn)上題解析。cost“使喪失，使損失”，cost sb.dearly“使某人付出沉重代價(jià)”， 符合語(yǔ)境。spoil“糟蹋；溺愛(ài)”；mislead“誤導(dǎo)，使誤信”；trick“欺騙，欺詐”。12A.promising BnobleCrelaxing Ddifficult解析：選D作為父親，最困難的其中一個(gè)部分是學(xué)會(huì)接受孩子們的錯(cuò)誤。此處與下文中的“easy”相呼應(yīng)，故用difficult“困難的”。promising“有希望的”；noble“高貴的；崇高的”；relaxing“令人放松的”。13A.undertake BacceptCremove Dforget解析：選B參見(jiàn)上題解析。undertake“承擔(dān)”；accept“接受”；remove“移開(kāi)”；forget“忘記”。14A.free BindependentCtypical Dfull解析：選A根據(jù)上文中的“Its easy to be loving them when kids are all right, but . mistakes”可知，此處指大多數(shù)父親沒(méi)有發(fā)現(xiàn)太多他們孩子不犯錯(cuò)誤的時(shí)候。free“不受傷害(或影響等的)，不受之苦的”，符合語(yǔ)境。independent“不相關(guān)的，自主的”；typical“典型的”。15A.experience BresponsibilitiesCknowledge Dresources解析：選D鑒于他們目前的才智，他們正在付出最大的努力。resources“勇氣，才智，謀略”，符合語(yǔ)境。16A.hopefully BobviouslyCgenerally Dinitially解析：選C有時(shí)他們很疲憊，有時(shí)他們很容易分心，但大多數(shù)時(shí)候，他們盡了自己的最大努力。generally“通常，大體上，大多數(shù)時(shí)候”，符合語(yǔ)境。上文中的“usually”亦是提示。hopefully“有希望地”；obviously“顯然”；initially“開(kāi)始，最初”。17A.even ByetCever Djust解析：選D犯錯(cuò)恰恰是孩子們了解這個(gè)世界的一種方式。just“正好，確實(shí)”，符合語(yǔ)境。18A.promises BeffortsCreferences Dchoices解析：選D根據(jù)下文中的“Fathers can help create kids . or they can help create kids”可知，此處指當(dāng)孩子們犯錯(cuò)時(shí)，我們需要作出選擇(choices)。promise“承諾”；effort“努力”；reference“說(shuō)到的事”。19A.abusive BaggressiveCdefensive Doffensive解析：選C根據(jù)下文中的“and who lie to them”可知，此處指父親們可以(選擇)造就這樣的孩子，他們懷有戒心且會(huì)撒謊。defensive“戒備的，懷有戒心的；自衛(wèi)的”，符合語(yǔ)境。abusive“辱罵的，惡語(yǔ)的”；aggressive“好斗的，挑釁的”；offensive“冒犯的，無(wú)禮的”。20A.improve on Bgo throughCmake up for Dstand out against解析：選A或者父親們可以(選擇)幫助造就這樣的孩子，他們從他們的錯(cuò)誤中學(xué)習(xí)一些東西，并加以改進(jìn)，做得更好。improve on“改進(jìn)，做出比更好的成績(jī)”，符合語(yǔ)境。go through“檢查；仔細(xì)琢磨”；make up for“補(bǔ)償”；stand out against“堅(jiān)決反對(duì)”。.任務(wù)型閱讀Profits of PraiseAre we too quick to blame and slow to praise? It seems that while most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold wind of criticism, we are somehow unwilling to give others the warm sunshine of praise.Its strange how mean we are about praising. Perhaps its because few of us know how to accept praise gracefully. Instead, we are embarrassed and ignore the words we are really so glad to hear. Because of this defensive reaction, direct praise is surprisingly difficult to give.Do you ever go into a house and say，“What a tidy room！” Hardly anybody does. Thats why housework is considered such a boring job. Shakespeare said, “Our praises are our wages.” Since so often praise is the only wage a housewife receives, surely she is worthy of praise.Mothers know naturally that for children an ounce of praise is worth a pound of scolding. Still, we are unaware of childrens small achievements and we seldom apply the rule. One day I was criticizing my children for quarreling. “Can you never play peacefully？” I shouted. Susanna looked at me confused. “Of course we can，” she said. “But you dont notice us when we do.”Teachers agree about the value of praise. “I believe that a student knows when he has handed in something above his usual standard，” writes a teacher, “and that he is hungry of a brief ment in the margin to show him that the teacher is aware of it, too.”Behavioural scientists have done countless experiments to prove that people have a tendency to repeat an act which has been immediately followed by a pleasant result. In one such experiment, a number of schoolchildren were divided into three groups and given arithmetic tests daily for five days. One group was constantly praised for its previous performance; another group was criticized; the third was ignored. Not surprisingly, those who were praised improved dramatically. Those who were criticized improved also, but not so much. And the scores of the children who were ignored hardly improved at all. Interestingly the brightest children were helped just as much by criticism as by praise, but the less able children, who reacted badly to criticism, needed praise the most.To give praise costs the giver nothing but a moments thought and a moments effort perhaps a quick phone call to pass on good ments, or write an appreciative letter. It is such a small investment and yet consider the results it may produce. We will not only bring joy into other peoples lives, but also, very often, add happiness into our own. “I can live for two months on a good pliment.” said Mark Twain.答案：1.criticism2.rather3.difficulty/trouble4.worthy5apply6.hungrily/eagerly/desperately7.tends8reacting/responding9.Conclusion/Summary10.effort檢測(cè)評(píng)價(jià)B卷閱讀理解A(2019蘇州高三模擬)e to visit the bar of Red Dot Design Museum and enjoy superior craft beers (特色啤酒) and redesigned traditional food.Happy Hour5 pm. to 7 pm. Every day10 All beersPerfect Chilling Out (放松) LocationSit in a lazy way along the Waterfront Promenade where the museum bar enjoys a nice constant light wind and beautiful view of the Marina Bay. The outdoor seating is perfect to enjoy the evening with friends and loved ones in Singapore.Local Craft Beers and WineThe museum bar serves beers from Singapores Archipelago Brewery (啤酒廠). This brewery has been brewing local craft beers with passion and purpose since 2006. Its internationally recognized brew masters have delivered outstanding awardwinning craft beers. All the beers are individually handmade with only the freshest, quality materials and cared for as if they were dairy milk. Moreover, they are proudly brewed pure and 100% natural. In addition, the museum bar also serves a variety of beer, wine and sparkling wine.Luxury Bar BitesEnjoy local cuisineinspired bar bites created by Food Anatomys Sean & Jiaxin. Expect delicious and extraordinary food selections to pair with your beer and wine.Visiting InformationRed Dot Design Museum11 Marina BoulevardSingapore 0189401The author may agree with the statement that _.Athe bar opens around the clockBsingles are not wele at the barCthe bar offers a relaxing atmosphereDpeople can taste all beers with 10 at the bar解析：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Perfect Chilling Out (放松) Location部分中的“Sit in a lazy way”“enjoys a nice constant light wind and beautiful view . in Singapore”可知，博物館酒吧營(yíng)造的是輕松的氛圍。故選C。2What can we learn about Archipelago Brewery?AIts beers enjoy an international reputation.BIts beers are machinemade on a global scale.CIt has expanded its business into the dairy industry.DIt has been founded and operated for decades.解析：選A推理判斷題。根據(jù)Local Craft Beers and Wine部分中的“Its internationally recognized brew masters have delivered outstanding awardwinning craft beers”可知，該啤酒廠的釀酒大師得到了國(guó)際認(rèn)可，他們釀造出了一流的、優(yōu)等的特色啤酒。由此可推知，該啤酒廠的啤酒享有國(guó)際聲譽(yù)。故選A。B(2019南京、鹽城模擬)Decades ago, scientists had a much more fixed conception of the brain. They believed that how it develops when youre a kid more or less determines your brain structure for the rest of your life.But now we know thats not true. A landmark studied in 2000 looked at grey matter in London taxi drivers. The drivers had more grey matter volume in the hippocampus, a little seahorseshaped part of the brain that deals with memory. Here was real evidence of neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to change and form new neural (神經(jīng)的) connections.In 2010, Swedish scientists tested a group of younger (2130) and older (6580) adults for six months, and did not detect any significant agerelated differences in neuroplasticity of whitematter microstructure. Translation: older brains can change too.So what happens to the brain of an adult who learns languages? A group of adult students learning Chinese were tested over a ninemonth period in 2012, during which they showed improved whitematter quality. White matter is what connects neural cells, so the better they are connected, the better you can acplish a cognitive (認(rèn)知的) task.Still want more? Oh, alright then. Language learning builds up your “cognitive reserve”， which makes you more resistant to brain damage. If youre bilingual (雙語(yǔ)的), congratulations! You may have just delayed the beginning of dementia (癡呆) by several years.If youre upset about not being quite as quick as you used to be, or your memory, theres a silver lining. Youve got something going for you that no teenager has. Youve learned how to learn. You know the strategies that work for you and what not to waste your time on. You have better “metacognitive skills”. Another name for this is “selfdirected learning”A few years ago, scientists tried to test this. They got groups of older people and younger people and showed them words with point values attached, ranging from low to high. Then they allowed the subjects to review whatever they wanted. They noticed that the older subjects spent more time on the valuable words but their recall was just as good as the younger subjects. The scientists later discovered that theyd sneakily (偷偷地) reviewed the highvalue words just before the test.So, there you have it: theres absolutely no reason why you cant learn a language up to a ripe old age.語(yǔ)篇解讀：本文是一篇科普說(shuō)明文。大腦的結(jié)構(gòu)不是兒時(shí)就決定的，我們成年了，還可以通過(guò)學(xué)習(xí)雙語(yǔ)或者多種語(yǔ)言來(lái)開(kāi)發(fā)自己的大腦。不要讓自己老了成為我們不想學(xué)習(xí)的借口。3What is the main theme of this passage?AHuman brain structure can develop at any age.BA ripe old age is no excuse for quitting language learning.CThere is little difference in the brain ability between the young and the old.DOlder people actually perform better in language learning than younger ones.解析：選B主旨大意題。文章一開(kāi)始否定了大腦的結(jié)構(gòu)兒時(shí)就已經(jīng)決定的說(shuō)法，然后用研究來(lái)證明，第四段提出觀點(diǎn)：那些學(xué)習(xí)雙語(yǔ)的成年人的大腦會(huì)怎么樣？最后得出結(jié)論，年齡越來(lái)越大的時(shí)候，通過(guò)學(xué)習(xí)語(yǔ)言可以延遲癡呆。不要借口自己老了，就不想學(xué)習(xí)語(yǔ)言。故選B項(xiàng)。4What is the structure of the passage?解析：選A文章結(jié)構(gòu)題?？v觀全文我們不難看出本文是總分總結(jié)構(gòu)，開(kāi)頭提出問(wèn)題，最后得出結(jié)論，故選A項(xiàng)。5What can we infer from this article?AGrey matter is of less importance to the brain than white matter.BLearning another language can bring benefits to your cognitive ability.CYour childhood will determine your brain structure for the rest of your life.DMetacognitive skills have no significant influence in young peoples language learning.解析：選B推理判斷題。根據(jù)第五段第三、四、五句可知語(yǔ)言學(xué)習(xí)可以增強(qiáng)你的認(rèn)知保護(hù)區(qū)，這個(gè)能讓你對(duì)大腦的破壞有抵抗力。如果你會(huì)雙語(yǔ)，你可以推遲老年癡呆的發(fā)病時(shí)間。這說(shuō)明學(xué)習(xí)語(yǔ)言對(duì)我們的認(rèn)知能力是有好處的。故選B項(xiàng)。CMum, its me. Hopefully, this Mothering Sunday you will get to hear those three words. I will, of course, try to phone you. I hope we will be able to speak for the allowed 10 minutes. But I suspect many inmates will be using the phone, so if I dont call and if we dont speak, then this is what I would have said：Its not your fault that I am here. I know that deep in your heart you have questioned whether my current circumstance is somehow your fault, if the reckless stupidity of my past is somehow a failure on your part. It is not. Only one person is to blame, only one person should hurt me. You have always taught me that when the room goes dark, you can wait for the lights to be switched back on or you can search in the dark and turn the light on yourself. You are my light. You always have been and always will be. There is nobody I admire more, nobody I have strived harder to please in my life, which is why my current failure hurts me so much.I am so sorry that I will not be there to see you, but I want you to know that now, as always, you are here with me. In my darkest hours, and in the coldest loneliness of my past few months, my mind has so often wandered to the past, to when it was you and me and I have been able to smile. Yours is the strength that I draw upon.A parents job is to make sure that they pass on the best of themselves to their children. You have done that. It is the inner you in me that will get me through this.I have failed you so epically, but you have never failed me. If I think back to the tears I shed when Dad left, all those years ago, I see you through their misty glaze. You holding me and you telling me wed be OK, and we will be. We are and always will be the best team.Childhood heroes such as footballers, actors and rock stars are cliched. If the job is done right, a childs heroes should be their parents you are mine. The strength you showed after the divorce from Dad to find your biological parents, to go to university and get your teaching qualifications, to begin your life again, is the strength that I draw on now. It is the belief in myself, it is the belief you have in me, that tells me that once I am released I can and will rebuild my life. I will make you proud again. I will make you happy to have me as your son. Yours is the will that gets me through every day.I dont believe you can judge a person for the mistakes they make, as we all make them, but you can judge them for w