When Michael Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed to stand still. The player who became     1         2     “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were i    3    , but the mental s    4     that he showed made him unique. In the final seconds of a game, Jordan always seemed to find a way to win. Jordan says that the secret to his success is learning from his failures. “I can accept failure; everyone     5     at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” Losing games taught him to practice harder and never g    6         7    .

As a player, Lang Ping brought     1     and glory to her country. As a coach, she led the China women’s volleyball team     2     medals at world championships and the Olympics. As a person, Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and     3    . When the Chinese team was preparing for the 2015 World Cup, her determination was     4    . The team that Lang Ping had built was falling     5    . One of the best players had been injured, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems.

When Michael Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed to     1     still. The player who became known as “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his     2       moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were     3    , but the mental     4     that he showed made him     5    .