11.The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history.It came at graduation,several minutes(21)AI left Miramonte High School.
I was rather shy back then,content to hang around with my few friends and to concentrate on my (22)D.I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect(23)Cand enough credits to go to college.
But my good record soon became a fear to my well-being.In early June of senior year,the headmaster called me into his office.He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation.I looked at him,my heart(24)Dfast.This was the reward for my hard work?I said something,but not very clearly,and hurried away from the office.
I was(25)Dabout the decision,though finally agreeing to take up the task.I wasn't the only speaker-I would(26)Athe honor with five other students.Still,I was uncertain whether the task was beyond me.How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people?
Graduation day soon arrived and,as (27)C,I was nervous.I'd been practicing my speech for days,and I had it(28)C.But I had(29)Bbeen so terrified in my life.The first half hour of the(30)Cpassed,and then my(31)Acame.My name was announced.I(32)Ato reach the platform without falling down.But within minutes,I finished my speech,(33)Bback to my seat.
Now I still have the(34)Bof that speech.My voice trembled a little,but(35)Dit was clear and strong.I'm proud of that tape.I achieved(36)DI'd never dreamed-I spoke in front of hundreds of people.Although I didn't realize it at the time,the successful completion of that speech gave me the(37)Bto participate in class at college,to give oral reports,and to eventually break free of my(38)A.
I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation.But I'm(39)CI did.I know it may well(40)Bto be one of my shining moments.
21.A.before | B.after | C.when | D.while |
22.A.hobbies | B.interests | C.games | D.subjects |
23.A.manners | B.relationship | C.scores | D.characters |
24.A.burning | B.breaking | C.aching | D.beating |
25.A.doubtful | B.optimistic | C.generous | D.hesitant |
26.A.share | B.bring | C.spare | D.give |
27.A.intended | B.hoped | C.expected | D.planned |
28.A.thrown | B.printed | C.memorized | D.completed |
29.A.ever | B.never | C.always | D.hardly |
30.A.lesson | B.task | C.ceremony | D.match |
31.A.moment | B.day | C.chance | D.decision |
32.A.managed | B.tried | C.wanted | D.succeeded |
33.A.passing | B.heading | C.handing | D.sitting |
34.A.photo | B.tape | C.paper | D.word |
35.A.partly | B.immediately | C.frankly | D.mostly |
36.A.everything | B.anything | C.nothing | D.something |
37.A.respect | B.confidence | C.freedom | D.excuse |
38.A.shyness | B.pride | C.stupidity | D.courage |
39.A.afraid | B.sure | C.glad | D.puzzled |
40.A.turn off | B.turn out | C.set off | D.set out. |