阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In my last semester of college,my favorite professor made an ________(announce)that he would be teaching a study-abroad course over the winter break in Cambodia.The more he talked about the opportunity,the more _______ (interest)I became.I left class thinking I might _______ (actual)do it.
My immediate excitement gave in to excuses _______ the weeks passed.The trip would be expensive,I would have less time to spend with my family over the break and so on.In short,I was _______ (terrify)of taking the risk.
On the day I made my _______ (decide),I suddenly felt as if I had seen myself clearly.Why was I so scared to take this chance? How could I let fear get _______ the way of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?Besides,I had always dreamed of travelling the world and _______ (study)abroad was a major point in my life.So I took the challenge and _______ (fly)to Cambodia.
Now,looking back to my experiences in Cambodia,I cherish them very much.It has taught me_______ (conquer)fears,big or small and have a faith in myself.