My chance came at last. Our school was going to hold a sports meet. I knew what it 21 to me so I got up very early to prepare for it. I 22 running and jumping. When I was 23 , I reminded myself of my promise and went on.
24 the time came nearer, I felt quite 25 . On the first day I came fourth in the 1500m 26 but I was far from 27 because what I wanted most was the highlight of the sports meeting—250x8 relay race. I would run the last leg for my team.
With a shot, the race began. All the students were 28 for their team. The competition was so 29 that I began to feel nervous. Before my turn came, my team was 30 the others. Even worse, I almost dropped the stick when I was trying to 31 it.
32 after that, there was nothing in my mind except to run as fast as possible. Just when I was approaching the finish line, my legs 33 . Then my promise came to mind again and 34 me to go on. To my surprise, I was the first to 35 the finish line!
36 , I had proved to myself and those who had often laughed at me that I am not 37 at all! My classmates greeted me warmly and I hugged them tightly. I had won the prize as well as their 38 .
From the sports meeting, I learnt that sometimes things are not so difficult as they 39 to be. Just try your best without fear and you might be surprised at the 40 .
A.mattered B.held C.meant D.brought
A.exercised B.practiced C.chose D.tried
A.tired B.upset C.lazy D.happy
A.For B.By C.With D.As
A.confident B.worried C.proud D.nervous
A.run B.jump C.race D.match
A.happy B.sad C.excited D.pleased
A.heading B.racing C.cheering D.shouting
A.difficult B.close C.heated D.near
A.running before B.leading C.falling behind D.catching up with
A.fetch B.hold C.pass D.take
A.Then B.But C.Thus D.Even
A.gave in B.gave out C.gave up D.gave away
A.had B.made C.let D.got
A.draw B.cut C.cross D.catch
A.At last B.After all C.Above all D.As a result
A.bad B.weak C.slow D.strong
A.congratulations B.respect C.support D.pride
A.seem B.hope C.look D.expect
A.beginning B.place C.result D.time