10 . I believe we can have a big effect on anyone with whom we come into contact. Some acts that we think ________ can shape others’ future. The simple words can sometimes ________ change someone’s life.
Years ago, that was what happened to me. I was the only ________ child at Blue Elementary School. From almost the first day there, I was ________ by other kids mainly because of my hearing aid. And I also had ________ with my school work. When others laughed at me, I thought of myself as a ________ boy who wasn’t smart enough to keep up with the class.
Mrs Jordan, my 5th grade teacher, ________ all of that with a simple sentence. One morning, she asked the ________ a question. I read her lips from my front-row seat and immediately raised my hand because I knew the answer. But when she called my name, I was ________. Here was an opportunity to ________ the teacher and showed her I was worthy of her love. Maybe I would even impress my classmates a little. I didn’t want to blow it. Despite my fears, I took a deep ________ and answered her question.
I will never forget what ________ next. “THAT’S GREAT, STEPHEN!” Mrs. Jordan ________ with sparkling eyes and a wide smile. I regained confidence and ________ a little taller in my chair.
From that day forward, my grades and speech ________ greatly. My popularity among my peers increased. It was all because the praise and encouragement Mrs Jordan gave me.
1. A.hard | B.small | C.great | D.meaningful |
2. A.completely | B.originally | C.generally | D.simply |
3. A.blind | B.deaf | C.lonely | D.short |
4. A.heard of | B.talked of | C.looked up to | D.made fun of |
5. A.attempt | B.capability | C.difficulty | D.eagerness |
6. A.wise | B.intelligent | C.unfortunate | D.stupid |
7. A.proved | B.realized | C.changed | D.defeated |
8. A.professionals | B.class | C.staff | D.boys |
9. A.pleased | B.curious | C.satisfied | D.frightened |
10. A.challenge | B.promise | C.impress | D.move |
11. A.breath | B.look | C.step | D.dive |
12. A.worked | B.happened | C.disappeared | D.mattered |
13. A.cried | B.whispered | C.asked | D.replied |
14. A.stood | B.grew | C.walked | D.sat |
15. A.benefited | B.missed | C.improved | D.recovered |