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(2020·合肥高三质检)When our girls are brave,they are free to explore in their learning and in life.That exploration leads to the__1__of their talents,passions and weaknesses.On Saturday night we saw one of our students act so bravely that it took my__2__away.
One of the lead characters of our show,Blue Stockings,was played by a science teacher,Ben Walker.__3__,Ben broke his nose very badly playing football on Saturday and consequently couldn't__4__.Ella Jones,a Year 11 student and part of the cast,who happened to rest on Saturday,was__5__to play Ben's role.
Think about that.She had three hours'__6__,playing a role of a man she had never played before,in front of a paying audience,and if she couldn't__7__,she would reduce the impact of the whole play.Not the end of the world,but it would be__8__for all concerned.
I would have__9__.But Ella rose to the challenge.She said,“I was astonished;however,I figured the show must go on and I wanted to__10__.I wasn't scared __11__I arrived at the theatre and realized how much there was to__12__.It wasn't just about lines,but it was the stagecraft (舞台表演技巧).I was worried about the other actors because I know how__13__it is to perform a role with someone who isn't as invested,especially if it is an emotional scene.”
Asked how the show__14__,Ella said,“It was amazing,and the audience seemed to love the male character I played for the first time.” She added,“Just because you're scared doesn't mean you can't be__15__.Anyway,I made it.”
1.A.discovery B.change
C.growth D.control
2.A.pain B.breath
C.faith D.concern
3.A.Secretly B.Hopefully
C.Unsurprisingly D.Unfortunately
4.A.coach B.perform
C.survive D.retire
5.A.asked B.forced
C.trained D.reminded
6.A.wait B.interval
C.notice D.judgment
7.A.take it away B.look it up
C.make it out D.carry it off
8.A.encouraging B.disappointing
C.rewarding D.amusing
9.A.run B.agreed
C.shared D.failed
10.A.win B.quit
C.resist D.help
11.A.until B.unless
C.so that D.the moment
12.A.put away B.hand in
C.work out D.take over
13.A.easy B.tough
C.embarrassing D.interesting
14.A.sounded B.improved
C.started D.went
15.A.brave B.proud
C.calm D.shy