1 . Last summer, my 14-year-old daughter, Hannah, joined a volleyball league. Due to her excellent performance, her coach _________ that we should transfer her to a more advanced team.
My wife and I _________ a little. We weren’t sure whether Hannah would adapt well to the new team._________, Hannah seemed quite determined. She thought that it would _________ her if she was on a stronger team. So a month ago, she joined the team she desired for.
Yesterday, Hannah invited me to watch a volleyball tournament. Hannah’s team played against four other teams. But Hannah just stood on the sidelines,_________ for her team. She didn’t even _________ to play on court.
I was really _________. But Hannah smiled throughout and came to give high fives to her teammates once they _________. She was incredibly excited _________ she got a victory pin (徽章) and took a group picture at last.
On the way back home, I asked her __________ if she wanted me to talk to the coach about going back to the original __________.
“Dad, absolutely not,” she replied. “Being part of the team is participating in the __________. I learned so much while I was __________ the games from the sidelines. I could see the __________ of the other girls so I could avoid doing them in the future. I would know where I needed to __________. I am also the winner. And if I hadn’t __________, then who would have given them emotional support? I’m part of the team. ”
I was speechless. I had thought the __________ I saw on Hannah’s face during the tournament was pasted (粘贴) on top of a giant pile of pain. I couldn’t have been more __________.
My 14-year-old daughter showed me what it __________ to be part of a team. She felt like she was part of something __________ than herself. I know she’s prepared for her life ahead.
1. A.promised | B.required | C.suggested | D.expected |
2. A.hesitated | B.regretted | C.confirmed | D.debated |
3. A.Otherwise | B.Besides | C.Moreover | D.However |
4. A.defeat | B.benefit | C.protect | D.discourage |
5. A.cheering | B.preparing | C.waiting | D.accounting |
6. A.set a goal | B.acquire the ability | C.have the chance | D.make an effort |
7. A.positive | B.upset | C.stressed | D.excited |
8. A.reformed | B.profited | C.scored | D.developed |
9. A.once | B.where | C.though | D.when |
10. A.carefully | B.casually | C.confusedly | D.surprisedly |
11. A.mood | B.game | C.team | D.position |
12. A.experiments | B.challenges | C.presentations | D.adventures |
13. A.sharing | B.assisting | C.playing | D.watching |
14. A.mistakes | B.crises | C.attempts | D.secrets |
15. A.escape | B.quit | C.improve | D.guide |
16. A.showed up | B.given up | C.hurried up | D.caught up |
17. A.curiosity | B.smile | C.concern | D.silence |
18. A.loyal | B.right | C.sure | D.wrong |
19. A.expects | B.means | C.proves | D.decides |
20. A.calmer | B.wiser | C.bigger | D.firmer |