—Yes, I________ some signs for the book sale at that time.

In middle school, when I competed ________ many other smarter and faster people, I realized I was not the best any more, but my ________ still made me try hard. To their disappointment(失望), I became ________ confident(自信的) and didn’t want to work harder. Because ________ no need for me to try my best if l couldn’t be Number One.

My grades began to drop. I never practiced the piano. I________ running. It was all because my motivation(动力) to do anything had dropped much.

When high school started, I was at a new school in a new city. I ________ to get back my motivation and make a fresh start(重新开始). So I ________ my ever favorite hobby again and went to the art class. Luckily, our art teacher, Mr. Grady, was very ________ and always encouraged(鼓励) us to draw what we loved. We could get such a strong feeling of ________ after his class. So we were looking forward to his class.

My first ________ was just a bee(蜜蜂) sitting on a sunflower. I tried my best but it was not good enough. ________ I knew it could hardly get a good grade, I still showed it to Mr. Grady. ________ and patiently(耐心地), he gave me some advice and helped me to improve it. For the first time, I felt happy because of my working hard on painting not just because of the results.

My parents thought ________ me to be Number One would encourage me. Instead, it made me sad and under too much ______. In fact, it is OK not to be the best at ________ as long as you keep trying your best.

My best buddy

I met you seven years ago

At a stranger’s house.

When I looked at you,

I knew we would be friends forever.

Quickly, I ran across the room.

And gathered(抱) you in my arms.

I petted your long, floppy(耷拉的) ears.

I tickled your round, white body.

I smelled your sweet dog breath.

After eight long weeks passed,

You came to live with me.

We ran through the green grass.

We played hide-and-seek.

We swam in the cool stream.

Now you are older and slower,

But you are still there for all I do.

I share my secrets with you.

I spend my happiest days with you.

I will love you forever, my best buddy.

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