The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is not only long but also beautiful.
Cathy had some terrible _______ in her early childhood. After years of treatment, she finally became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream _______ her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to join our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally made it. The team practice,_______, was a hard start. She coughed seriously and could hardly survive (生存)her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing one night, I decided to keep her _______ swimming. I told her she shouldn't swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to _______ and went on swimming.
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and she didn't _______ single practice. She had a strong will within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old daughter was growing and changing right before my eyes. There were moments of difficulty of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was _______ for Cathy to accept that she wasn't a winner -ever. But she never gave up!
Then came the final awards ceremony (颁奖典礼)at the end of the year. Cathy didrf t expect any award but was still there to cheer on her friends. As the ceremony was coming to the end. I suddenly heard the head coach _______. "The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has encouraged us with her _______ and enthusiasm (热情). Although skills and talents bring great success, the most ________ thing one can hold is the heart that never gives up. ”
It was the greatest moment of my daughter's life. With all she had been through in her ten years, this was the moment of true success.
21. A.trouble | B.pressure | C.matter | D.illness |
22. A.went across | B.lost in | C.came into | D.ran through |
23. A.however | B.besides | C.instead | D.although |
24. 25. A.take up | B.call up | C.give up | D.show up |
26. A.get | B.miss | C.follow | D.start |
27. A.easy | B.necessary | C.important | D.difficult |
28. A.singing | B.explaining | C.announcing | D.laughing |
29. A.time | B.will | C.reason | D.mind |
30. A.valuable | B.interesting | C.exciting | D.enjoyable |