【推荐2】In 2018, I was chosen as an exchange student. This was my first time going to another country on my own. I was ________, while a little nervous.

To save money, I rented a flat near the school. I still remember the feeling when I first got to that room. It was completely ________. There was no bed, no desk, no chair, even without electricityand internet. After a 23-hour’s flight, I ________ hopelessly on the floor. At that moment, I couldn’t help but crying. I wanted to go back home. ________, my warm—hearted neighbor and landlord did me a favor. They gave me a ride to the supermarket, so that I could buy some food. My neighbor allowed me to take a bath in his room and taught me how to ________ electricity and the internet.

At first, I wasn’t good at English. I explained my difficulties to the professors. Every professor was so nice to help me. With their help, I gradually enjoyed the classes. I really ________ their ways of teaching. Also, I liked to talk to professors during their office hours. They were very friendly and gave me a lot of useful ________. Finally, I got As in every course. Besides, I made a really good friend named Hannah. Since she is learning Chinese, we usually studied together. I helped her learn Chinese words and she helped me with some ________ reading.

When I write these stories now, I ________ all of them so much. They made me feel like I was at home and never felt lonely. I really hope I could have the chance to see them again in my life. My exchange ________ would certainly be one of my most unforgettable memories.

Counting the votes (选票) took about five minutes, but it seemed like an hour for me. Captain ( 队长) of the cheerleaders is quite a/an ____ for me.

As Coach Maguire appeared, all eyes fixed on her.

“Girls,” she began. “It’s my pleasure to announce (宣布) that Terry Shaw has been chosen as captain of the cheerleading team.” A great ____ was heard throughout the gym.

How could this be? I hadn’t missed a practice or a game in the three years. Was everyone blind? Didn’t they realize that I had worked three years to get the title?

All the way home, I cried. The next morning, I held my uniform close to me. I knew I couldn’t ____. I knew my true love was cheering with my teammates.

It was really very ____ to go to that first practice after Terry had been named captain. When I arrived, Terry asked me if I had any ideas on how to improve our routines and talked about how we could make the team better. We? Was she ____?   I just wanted to hate her but she kept making it harder and harder for me to do that. Terry always made sure to include me when discussing changes in our routine and ____ we grew to be very close friends.

At the end of the year, the annual Sports Award Banquet was organized. In the evening we watched and listened as the various trophies were awarded (颁发) to the most valuable player of each sports team. Of course the team captains all ____ trophies too. With great excitement I cheered for Terry.

Just as Terry walked off the stage, Coach Maguire stepped up to the microphone again and announced that there was one final trophy to be awarded. The cheerleading “Spirit Award” would now be presented to the girl who showed the greatest ____.

When I heard my name announced I was shocked ( 震惊的 ). Terry was coming toward me. We hugged each other, and Terry whispered, “Nobody deserves (值得) this more than you.”