Tangshan started to     1     itself and get back up on its feet. With strong support from the government and the tireless     2     of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake     3    . The new city has become a home to more than seven million people, with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of     4    , people must     5     and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.

When Michael Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed to stand still. The player who became     1         2     “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were i    3    , but the mental s    4     that he showed made him unique. In the final seconds of a game, Jordan always seemed to find a way to win. Jordan says that the secret to his success is learning from his failures. “I can accept failure; everyone     5     at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” Losing games taught him to practice harder and never g    6         7    .