The journey Betty had with her swimming was long but beautiful. She suffered some terrible illness in her early childhood. After years of _______, she finally became healthy.
Two years ago, while Betty was watching a sports program, a dream came into her head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to _______ a local swimming team. So she practiced hard and finally _______ in being a member of it. However, the team training was a difficult start. She coughed _______ in her first few weeks. But she didn’t want to _______. She kept swimming and didn’t miss a single practice. She had a strong will to be the best she could be. _______ there were many difficulties, nothing could keep _______ trying.
Then came the final award (奖项) ceremony at the end of the year, Betty didn’t _______ any award but was still there to cheer on her friends. With the ceremony near the end, she suddenly heard the coach announcing (通知), “The highest honor (荣誉) goes to Betty! She has inspired (激励) us with her _______ and love.”
It was the ________ moment of Betty’s life. With all she had been through in her ten years, this was the hour of true success.
1.A.treatment | B.trouble | C.silence | D.experience |
2.A.enjoy | B.join | C.complete | D.build |
3.A.failed | B.worked | C.succeeded | D.arrived |
4.A.luckily | B.quickly | C.hardly | D.badly |
5.A.get up | B.give up | C.turn up | D.make up |
6.A.Until | B.Unless | C.Although | D.Since |
7.8.A.find | B.expect | C.take | D.lift |
9.A.will | B.pride | C.wisdom | D.honesty |
10.A.deepest | B.earliest | C.youngest | D.greatest |