1 . “You are the only one who can handle it, Matt,” said Mr. Wolf, my fourth-grade band teacher, as he put the heavy tuba into my arms. I felt_______because I had asked for other band instrument, not the tuba. But I knew what he_______and he was right. In the fourth grade, I was_______a foot taller and 50 pounds heavier than any of my classmates.
Now I’m 6 feet and 3 inches and weigh 240 pounds. Since freshman year, my football coach has had only one_______place for me: the line. I had to be where size_______.
Somehow my size has_______me from any solo performances in music or sports. In fact, there is a(n) _______chance that a tuba player or a lineman will get noticed. But I seldom complain about my lack of_______because my size has benefited me a lot.
In school, my classmates formed a fixed_______of a big kid:that I was either an awkward fool or an annoying “tough guy”. I didn’t feel that I__________in either category. To correct their expectations, I__________to become athletic and even graceful. I made sure that I played well in all the sports I__________. I also joined in a ballroom dance class and followed it throughout high school, long after my friends had__________halfway.
My father used to encourage me to use my size to my full__________. He told me that I should take pride in myself.________, he lost his life on September 11, 2001. His death was a heavy__________to my family, but it helped me see my size from a different__________. During his funeral(葬礼), I tried to__________dignified and brave. I hope my calm and tall__________would comfort my family and give them the courage to make it through.
Looking forward, I know that my size will__________me to accomplish many positive things, whether in college, in a career or in just helping others.
1. A.delighted | B.surprised | C.ashamed | D.amused |
2. A.meant | B.concluded | C.admitted | D.demanded |
3. A.casually | B.gradually | C.randomly | D.actually |
4. A.unique | B.flexible | C.helpless | D.changeless |
5. A.calculated | B.challenged | C.mattered | D.occupied |
6. A.sheltered | B.prevented | C.rescued | D.persuaded |
7. A.slim | B.golden | C.suitable | D.unexpected |
8. A.bravery | B.encouragement | C.recognition | D.comment |
9. A.tendency | B.faith | C.glory | D.impression |
10. A.belonged | B.qualified | C.applied | D.dominated |
11. A.hesitated | B.determined | C.failed | D.chanced |
12. A.came across | B.referred to | C.fitted in | D.participated in |
13. A.dropped out | B.registered for | C.carried out | D.made for |
14. A.height | B.speed | C.potential | D.intelligence |
15. A.Undoubtedly | B.Unfortunately | C.Uncommonly | D.Unwillingly |
16. A.coincidence | B.sympathy | C.blow | D.load |
17. A.source | B.situation | C.location | D.angle |
18. A.appear | B.sound | C.feel | D.prove |
19. A.influence | B.reaction | C.presence | D.display |
20. A.remind | B.enable | C.advise | D.force |