【推荐1】Cobi Jones was one of the most successful soccer players in America. He was named United States Soccer Player of the Year. But he was not always a _________.

As a boy, he was sent to Soccer School. However, after months of training, his _________ told him he was not a good player. He thought the boy should _________ the sport. Instead, Cubi tried even harder.

In nineteen eighty-eight Cobi Jones _________ to the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. At first, he was not seen as a great soccer player. _________ he became a star. He helped his team _________ the nineteen ninety college championship. The following year, Jone set a school _________ with eighteen assists(助攻). He was named an _________. The governing body for college sports _________ All-American honors to the best players in every sport.

After college, Cobi Jones played __________ in England and Brazil. Then in nineteen ninety-six, he came back to America to play for the newly __________ Major League Soccer. It did not take __________ for Jones to make his mark(出名) on his new team, the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Jones spent eleven years with the team. Nineteen ninety-eight was his __________ year in the MLS. He scored nineteen goals and __________ in thirteen more. He was named United States Soccer Athlete of the Year. He __________ the Galaxy to the MLS Cup Championships in two thousand two and two thousand five.

At the same time, Jones also __________ for the United States national team. He played on three World Cup teams,__________ the two thousand two team that reached the quarterfinals.

__________ , Jones played in one hundred sixty-four international games.

Cobi Jones played his __________ game with the national team in two thousand four. He retired from Major League Soccer in two thousand seven. The Los Angeles Galaxy __________ him by retiring his number. He is now an assistant coach with the Galaxy.

【推荐2】When Wiggins was diagnosed with kidney (肾) failure, his life became a mess. He had to________work and spend nine hours a day in hospital. Unable to earn a living, Wiggins and his family were________to move into public housing. The tough conditions they faced there made for a________adjustment.

Fortunately, Wiggins had built strong ties to his________. Prior to his illness, he’d earned his________as a neighborhood activist with two local organizations. Having seen how much Wiggins________in the pursuit of helping others, his co-worker Sarah felt that he ________to get something back. She launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to change the Wiggins’ living place. Though________came in by the thousands, it wasn’t nearly enough. While Sarah was________ that her efforts would fail to hit the mark, a real estate agent Brenda came to help. Along with her________board, she decided that this year’s earnings would go toward helping Wiggins find a new place to call________.

However, hunting down an appropriate house was a________. Yet again, fate stepped in. One house had________offers when it hit the market, but somehow the owner declined them all. “Team Wiggins” rushed in with a try.________, it was accepted.

The Wiggins family still can’t believe they have a home now. “This is a miracle house. Thank everyone who helped to make the miracle________,” said Wiggins in tears.

【推荐3】It’s a beautiful day in Jaen capital of Jaen Province of Southern Spain. The September ________ beats down on a sea of wedding(婚礼)guests. As Dave makes a final toast(祝酒词), the guests ________ applause(掌声), because he just ________ his speech in Spanish, which he couldn’t speak a year ago.

Dave and his wife Carol were in South Wales when their son Stewart called from Spain and asked them to meet a(n) ________ lady-Atanea and her family. ________, Dave and Carol traveled to Spain to meet them, where they felt very ________, because they couldn’t speak Spanish. It was Atanea who acted as ________ to make everyone understood. One week later Stewart asked Atanea to ________ him, and she said yes. Dave wanted to ________ his son and connect with his in laws on a deeper level, so the mom and he arrived in the UK, Dave ________ Spanish lessons in the local learning center.

Dave’s months of hard work and ________ come together in one wonderful expression of ________ for Stewart and Atanea. No wonder he receives warm applause. ________ Atanea’s family are applauding more than Dave’s speech. They are applauding the respect Dave shows for their ________. Through learning Spanish, Dave shows his new in-laws that he wants to be part of their lives and that he ________ his daughter-in-law deeply. After all, she couldn’t translate for them forever.

【推荐3】In the world of badminton, Chen Yufei stands out as a legendary figure. Her journey to the top of the sport has been ___________ by resilience, strong determination, and a lasting passion for the game.

Yufei’s formative years were filled with ___________ practice sessions aimed at honing her skills and refining her techniques. As she matured, her ___________ became increasingly apparent. She began to ascend the ranks, squaring off against some of the finest players in her age bracket. However, her journey was not without its challenges. She ___________ numerous obstacles and injuries, but her resolve remained unshaken.

The defining moment in Chen’s illustrious career occurred at the Sudirman Cup, a highly esteemed badminton team ___________. Representing China, she took to the court burdened with immense expectations. ___________ the weight of this pressure, she excelled, exhibiting an extraordinary blend of strength and precision in her play.

Leading her team to triumph, Chen ___________ her status as a world-class player. Her outstanding performance at the Sudirman Cup was a clear reflection of her tireless ___________ and devotion, yet it merely marked the commencement of her illustrious career.

Since that fateful tournament, Chen has continued to ___________ in the world of badminton, winning many titles and championships. Her beautiful and skillful style on the court captures the attention of audiences as she easily combines powerful play with delicate touches, making it hard for her opponents to ___________. Off the court, she is well-known for her humility and good ___________, qualities that have made her popular with both fans and her ___________.

Today, Chen Yufei stands as a shining beacon of ___________ for budding athletes the world over. Her incredible journey serves ___________ a powerful reminder that success is not solely determined by natural talent but is ___________ through relentless hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to one’s chosen path. As she continues to scale new heights in the realm of badminton, there is no doubt that Chen Yufei’s legacy will inspire countless generations to come.