Once when I was a young boy, I boasted (吹噓) that I determined（下決心）to win first place at the coming piano competition, yet I knew this goal was _______ impossible. Every year, the best players from all over the state took part in this competition. It was a huge deal, especially for a beginner like me.

But my mom was my number one _______. Every day after school, she would sit down right next to me _______ Miss Green was giving me piano lessons or I was _______ my piano piece. When I couldn't and wouldn't play any longer, she would always say, "if you determine to win, then act like it. Don't _______." After every practice, my whole body was in pain for numb（麻木的）fingers and stiff（僵硬的）back. However, I didn't want to disappoint my mom, so I kept on practicing _______ I finally slept on the piano keys.

Finally, the big day _______. Right before my _______ to perform, my mom said, " I know you want to win, so listen to me: Be there for the _______ not for the success, okay?" I managed to nod.

When I walked onto the stage, I was afraid that the judges would hear the __________ of my heart instead of the music. Carefully, I took a __________ before the piano and began to play. Slowly, I began to __________ the world around me. I just let myself fall deeper and deeper into the music.

__________ I really won first place. The experience made me realize that determination is not just saying that you will win. When you have solved difficulties and kept going, you can truly say you're determined, __________ my mom always said, "It's __________ to beat the person who is the best, but it is harder to beat the person who never gives up.

1.A.nearly B.mainly C.hardly D.exactly

2.A.teacher B.supporter C.listener D.reader

3.A.during B.because C.while D.if

4.A.writing B.practicing C.singing D.making

5.A.worry about B.give away C.give up D.cheer up

6.A.until B.since C.after D.though

7.A.followed B.arrived C.reached D.left

8.A.way B.duty C.turn D.task

9.A.praise B.record C.experience D.purpose

10.A.jumping B.moving C.nodding D.beating

11.A.look B.seat C.rest D.break

12.A.understand B.love C.forget D.visit

13.A.Naturally B.Surprisingly C.Clearly D.Suddenly

14.A.Like B.As C.Or D.But

15.A.easy B.certain C.hard D.impossible

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