When I tried out for the football team during the summer before 9th grade, I never imagined how important this sport would become in my life. Football is a 16 sport, at times almost painful, and practices really 17 a team’s physical and mental limits. Without trust in my own ability and a strong sense of commitment (投入), I would never have managed to continue after years of hard work as a player, and with countless 18 .
In the first year, I played on the defensive line. This was an amazing 19 that gave me a great sense of achievement. But in the last game of the season, I was seriously injured. I was prohibited from any physical activities for six months. After going 20 a series of physical treatments, I returned to the field as a team captain. I practiced harder than ever to make up for my 21 time.
In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the key defensive linemen on the team. After playing a fantastic season, I was given the 22 of Most Valuable Player.
23 , my skills in football do not magically extend to other sports. During the winter break, I went on a snowboarding trip and seriously injured my right shoulder. I had to have four 24 . Since I could not use my right arm for two months, I had to learn how to write and eat using my left hand.
25 life must go on. I knew that my own present efforts would decide my future, so I 26 the strict training program to build strength and improve flexibility in my 27 . After an eight-month recovery, I was back out on the field playing football, the sport I 28 .
In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson: 29
and commitment make what seems impossible 30 . This lesson from football is one that I know translates through every part of life.
16. A. tough B. popular C. typical D. dynamic
17. A. set B. control C. test D. require
18. A. mistakes B. adventures C. accidents D. injuries
19. A. performance B. position C. moment D. advantage
20. A. with B. over C. through D. into
21. A. valuable B. lost C. extra D. regular
22. A. pride B. choice C. name D. honor
23. A. Unfortunately B. Similarly C. Happily D. Gradually
24. A. practices B. tryouts C. seasons D. operations
25. A. But B. Or C. So D. And
26. A. examined B. changed C. provided D. completed
27. A. shoulder B. hand C. leg D. foot
28. A. explore B. avoid C. love D. support
29. A. Knowledge B. Belief C. Experience D. Opinion
30. A. enjoyable B. possible C. sensible D. responsible
