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I did not pass the boys’ basketball tryouts（预选赛） in Grade 7. Joining the team was very _______ to me, but my name was not on the list（名单）. On the way home, I was both angry and unhappy. “I can’t believe I didn’t join the team,” I said _______. “How did Alex make the team? He runs so slowly! Why is Jimmy better than me? He just stands around moving his arms!”

“Adam!” my mum _______ me. “I think, maybe you need a little more _______.”

Suddenly, I knew she was _______. It was nobody’s mistake but my own. I decided（决定） to work hard for the team over the next year.

I practised _______ every day and spent lots of time on it every week.

When summer came, I _______ lots of basketball camps. Through camp after camp, I could do it better and better. I knew I was _______ for tryouts in the autumn.

The day finally came. As _______ stood around the lists, I played quite well and waited for my chance（机会） to read the names. I slowly looked down the ________. Not only did I make the team, but my name was the very first.