第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31~40的相应位置上。
I was always told that the three Ps, patience, positive thinking and perseverance(毅力), were a sure path__31_______ success. But this advice does not always work as planned. My high school maths exam is one example. The exam, __32______ was originally to be held in our classroom, __33______(change) to the library a the last minute. This, __34_______ ,didn’t bother me because maths had always been my strongest subject. I patiently walked to the library, took my eat and did some deep breathing to help relax __35______. But my mood quickly changed when I saw __36______ first question. I had no idea how to do it. I tried to stay positive and persevered__37______ I finally found the solution. With the problem __38______(solve), I felt proud of my achievement. __39______ (fortunate), I then noticed that I had just 10 minutes left __40__________ (complete) the rest!