【推荐1】The professor stood before his class of 30 senior biology students, about to pass out the final exam. “I have been honored to be your _________ this term, and I know how hard you have all _________ to prepare for this test. I also know most of you are _________ to medical school or graduate school next fall,” he said to them.

“I am well aware of how much _________ you are under to keep your GPAs up, and because I _________ you are all capable of understanding this material, I am prepared to _________ an automatic “B” to anyone who would _________ not to take the final.”

In relief was clearly heard as a number of students jumped up to _________ the professor and went out. The professor looked at the handful of students who _________, and offered again, “Any other takers? This is your last ____________.” One more student decided to go.

Seven students remained. The professor closed the door and took attendance. Then he ____________ the final exam. There were only two sentences typed on the ____________:

“____________, you have just received an “A” in this class. Keep believing in yourself.”

I ____________ had a professor who gave a test like that. It may seem like a(an) ____________ way of grading exams, but it’s a ____________ that any teacher in any discipline（学科）could and should give. Students who don’t have ____________ in what they’ve learned are “B” students at best.

The same is ____________ for students of real life. The A students are those who believe in what they’re doing ____________ they’ve learned from both successes and failures.

Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the top of Mount Qomolangma once shared : “It’s not the ____________ we conquer (征服), but ourselves.” Don’t let the biggest limit be yourself.

【推荐3】The first day at school has left a deep _________ on me. I’ll never forget it.

As soon as I rushed into the classroom, the bell rang. A young beautiful woman came in, but she was _________, no smile on her face. “You are not permitted to _________ in the course of class unless...” She was speaking when I heard a _________“Lily, Lily” from outside the door. My grandmother was standing there with a pair of socks in her hand. I didn’t realize I was bare feet _________ then. I wanted to _________ them, but I dared not do that. I shook my head, _________“Don’t wait here any longer. Leave quickly.” As I did so, I still _________ my eyes on my teacher. I really didn’t want her to take _________ of me, but she did. She went out to get the socks. When she gave them to me, she looked at me for a while. My face suddenly turned____________and my heart____________ faster. I began to put the socks on. Unfortunately I was so nervous that my ____________ hands couldn’t get them onto my feet easily. Just then I heard my name called. I ____________from my seat quickly. “Can you ____________ the numbers from one to one hundred?” the teacher asked. I nodded. ____________her surprise, I did very well. Finally she said, “Be ____________, please. Study hard.” I looked ____________ her to find a smile on her face. I felt ____________ at last.

The first day at school has stayed in my ____________ as something embarrassing but ____________.

【推荐1】For many, public speaking is a huge headache. As someone who is very shy, I never thought I could perfectly_______a speech until I decided to_______an English speaking competition.

One day when I entered the classroom, my eyes were immediately drawn to a sign_______that an English speaking competition would be hold next month.

Giving a speech in front of a large audience would be a huge challenge for me._________, I really didn’t want to miss this opportunity to help_______my confidence and cultivate (培养) my       _______speaking skills. I was torn between my desire of participating and my_______of speaking in public. In the end, I_______myself to sign up and to take on the challenge. I didn’t want to be shy any more.

I carefully chose a suitable topic and constantly polished my speech to_______it. I also practiced my pronunciation and every gesture in front of the mirror over and over again.________, the big day arrived. I heard he hot say, "Let's welcome contestant number 9." I stepped onto the stage and saw that the hall was completely________with people. A burst of fear took over me. I could feel my heart pounding and my palms(手掌) began to________and got wet. My legs trembled and I felt as cold as ice. To make matters worse, my mind went________and I couldn't remember what I was going to say.

I was at the point of giving up when I suddenly________my English teacher in the crowd, who was standing in the corner and smiling at me. Seeing her warm smile, I felt that a sense of________immediately replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in my mind. My only thought was that I needed to calm down and enjoy this cheerful moment on stage.

I took a deep breath, calmed down and started my speech. I focused all of my attention on every word so I wouldn't make any mistakes. I gradually became________in my speech and my nervousness transformed into confidence and excitement.

It turned out that my speech was nothing but success. I________from the other competitors. I took my________at the podium(领奖台) to receive a shining medal for my speech.

From what I have experienced, I know nothing is________. We will face many difficulties in life. These difficulties are like climbing a mountain. It might be difficult at first, but overcoming the difficult will take you to new________. The view is definitely worth it.

【推荐2】It was a cold, wet day on June 6, when 14-year-old Wasana arrived at school. Waiting outside his classroom for his classmates to arrive, Wasana _________ aimlessly at the pouring rain. Then his _________ fell upon the hill that stand at the back of the classroom.

He _________ huge amounts of rainwater flowing down the hill, and water was also bubbling (冒泡) at the base of a large rock on the hill. For a few _________, Wasana fixed his eyes on the water, _________ why it looked so familiar (熟悉).

Then it _________ him — the scene was surprisingly _________ to the pictures he was shown during Disaster Management classes. _________ a disaster was about to happen, Wasana waved _________ at students, shouting “Run, run, don’t stay here! The rocks on the hill are going to __________ on us!”

All the students and teachers ran to the open area that had been __________ as an emergency gathering point. __________, they heard screams as the huge rock rolled down the hill, bringing sand, rock and mud. There was nothing they could do but watch the earth __________ an entire school.

Thanks to Wasana’s quick action and careful observation (观察), __________ was hurt in the incident. Wasana later __________ a Gold Star from the Foundation for Civilian Bravery, Sri Lanka.

【推荐3】After graduation, Susan was asked to become the executive director of the Floating Hospital. She _______ at first, as it was a very big job and she didn't know if she could _______ it. But finally, she _______ . While her job was rewarding, she soon got tired of it. When she sat at her desk one day, an idea _______ to her that she wanted to go down to the New School for Social Research. _______ she was learning to trust her intuition(直觉)，she decided to have a go.

Without any forethought, she titled the _______ “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” . Susan was _______ as she faced the first session of the twelve-week course. The two hours went well, but she then was _______ with a new fear, for she didn't know what to teach the next week. But every week she found she had more to say. And her _______ level grew. She realized she had learned so much over the years about ________ fear. And her students were drinking it up. At the end of the course, they were ________ at how shifting their thinking really changed their lives.

Susan ________ decided to write a book based on the course she had taught. She faced many roadblocks. And after four agents and fifteen ________ from various publishers, she ________ put the proposal(申请) in a drawer.

After three years of writing, she was going through the drawer that ________ her rejected(拒收) book proposal. Picking it up, she had a strong ________ that she held something in her hands that many people ________ to read. So, she set out with much ________ to find a publisher who believed in her book the ________ way she did. This time, she succeeded. She succeeded ________ her wildest dreams.

She was so happy she followed her heart and never gave up overcoming fears that stood in her way.