My chance came at last. Our school was going to hold a sports meet. I knew what it 41 to me so I got up very early to prepare for it. I 42 running and jumping. When I was 43 , I reminded myself of my promise and went on.
44 the time came nearer, I felt quite 45 . On the first day I came fourth in the 1500m 46 but I was far from 47 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 48 for their team. The competition was so 49 that I began to feel nervous. Before my turn came, my team was 50 the others. Even worse, I almost dropped the stick when I was trying to 51 it.
52 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 53 . Then my promise came to mind again and 54 me to go on. To my surprise, I was the first to 55 the finish line!
56 , I had proved to myself and those who had often laughed at me that I am not 57 at all! My classmates greeted me warmly and I hugged them tightly. I had won the prize as well as their 58 .
From the sports meeting, I learnt that sometimes things are not so difficult as they 59 to be. Just try your best without fear and you might be surprised at the 60 .
1.A. mattered B. held C. meant D. brought
2.A. exercised B. practiced C. chose D. tried
3.A. tired B. upset C. lazy D. happy
4.A. For B. By C. With D. As
5.A. confident B. worried C. proud D. nervous
6.A. run B. jump C. race D. match
7.A. happy B. sad C. excited D. pleased
8.A. heading B. racing C. cheering D. shouting
9.A. difficult B. close C. heated D. near
10.A. running before B. leading C. falling behind D. catching up with
11.A. fetch B. hold C. pass D. take
12.A. Then B. But C. Thus D. Even
13.A. gave in B. gave out C. gave up D. gave away
14.A. had B. made C. let D. got
15.A. draw B. cut C. cross D. catch
16.A. At last B. After all C. Above all D. As a result
17.A. bad B. weak C. slow D. strong
18.A. congratulations B. respect C. support D. pride
19.A. seem B. hope C. look D. expect
20.A. beginning B. place C. result D. time
According a recent report, there are _________ to be 1.35 billion people in China in 2017.
A. decided B. determined C. reported D. estimated
In the old days, some wealthy people killed animals just for the ______ of it.
A. joy B. pleasure C. fun D. play
Xiao Li was about to cheat in the exam ________ the teacher came up, smiling to him.
A. as B. when C. while D. until
You can find me easily, for there is only one house _______ roof is flat.
A. whose B. of which C. of that D. that
I shall never forget the days ______ I stayed in Africa, ________ has brought me a lot of advantages.
A. that; which B. when; which C. when; that D. which; that
