1 . When I tried out for the football team during the summer before 9th grade, I never imagined how important this sport would become in my life. Football is a _____ sport, at times almost painful, and practices really _____ a team’s physical and mental limits. Without trust in my own ability and a strong sense of commitment, I would never have managed to continue after years of hard work as a player, and with countless _____.
In the first year, I played on the defensive line. This was an amazing _____ that gave me a great sense of achievement. But in the last game of the season, I was seriously injured. I was prohibited from any physical activities for six months. After going _____ a series of physical treatments, I returned to the field as a team captain. I practiced harder than ever to make up for my _____ time.
In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the key defensive lineman on the team. After playing a fantastic season, I was given the _____ of the Most Valuable Player.
_____, my skills in football do not magically extend to other sports. During the winter break, I went on a snowboarding trip and seriously injured my right shoulder. I had to have four _____. Since I could not use my right arm for two months, I had to learn how to write and eat using my left hand.
______ life must go on. I knew that my own present efforts would decide my future, so I ______ the strict training program to build up strength and improve flexibility in my ______. After an eight-month recovery, I was back to the field playing football, the sport I ______.
In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson: ______ and commitment make what seems impossible ______. This lesson from football is the one that can be applied to every part of life.
1. A.tough | B.popular | C.typical | D.dynamic |
2. A.set | B.control | C.test | D.require |
3. A.mistakes | B.adventures | C.accidents | D.injuries |
4. A.performance | B.position | C.moment | D.advantage |
5. A.with | B.over | C.through | D.into |
6. A.valuable | B.lost | C.extra | D.regular |
7. A.pride | B.choice | C.name | D.honor |
8. A.Unfortunately | B.Similarly | C.Happily | D.Gradually |
9. A.practices | B.tryouts | C.seasons | D.operations |
10. 11. A.examined | B.changed | C.provided | D.completed |
12. A.shoulder | B.hand | C.leg | D.foot |
13. A.explore | B.avoid | C.love | D.support |
14. A.Knowledge | B.Belief | C.Experience | D.Opinion |
15. A.enjoyable | B.possible | C.sensible | D.responsible |