My chance came at last. Our school was going to hold a sports meet. I knew what it 21 to me so I got up very early to prepare for it. I 22 running and jumping. When I was 23 , I reminded myself of my promise and went on. 24 the time came nearer, I felt quite 25 . On the first day I came fourth in the 1500m 26 but I was far from 27 because what I wanted most was the highlight of the sports meeting—250x8 relay race. I would run the last leg for my team. With a shot, the race began. All the students were 28 for their team. The competition was so 29 that I began to feel nervous. Before my turn came, my team was 30 the others. Even worse, I almost dropped the stick when I was trying to 31 it. 32 after that, there was nothing in my mind except to run as fast as possible. Just when I was approaching the finish line, my legs 33 . Then my promise came to mind again and 34 me to go on. To my surprise, I was the first to 35 the finish line! 36 , I had proved to myself and those who had often laughed at me that I am not 37 at all! My classmates greeted me warmly and I hugged them tightly. I had won the prize as well as their 38 . From the sports meeting, I learnt that sometimes things are not so difficult as they 39 to be. Just try your best without fear and you might be surprised at the 40 . 小题1: A．mattered B．held C．meant D．brought 小题2: A．exercised B．practiced C．chose D．tried 小题3: A．tired B．upset C．lazy D．happy 小题4: A．For B．By C．With D．As 小题5: A．confident B．worried C．proud D．nervous 小题6: A．run B．jump C．race D．match 小题7: A．happy B．sad C．excited D．pleased 小题8: A．heading B．racing C．cheering D．shouting 小题9: A．difficult B．close C．heated D．near 小题10: A．running before B．leading C．falling behind D．catching up with 小题11: A．fetch B．hold C．pass D．take 小题12: A．Then B．But C．Thus D．Even 小题13: A．gave in B．gave out C．gave up D．gave away 小题14: A．had B．made C．let D．got 小题15: A．draw B．cut C．cross D．catch 小题16: A．At last B．After all C．Above all D．As a result 小题17: A．bad B．weak C．slow D．strong 小题18: A．congratulations B．respect C．support D．pride 小题19: A．seem B．hope C．look D．expect 小题20: A．beginning B．place C．result D．time