Born to Swim

Molly sat in the backseat of the car nervously. Her mom and Uncle Connor were talking about the days when they competed in school sports.

"Your mom was a great_________, Molly," said Uncle Connor. "She wasn't as fast as you are, but she was so graceful（優(yōu)雅的）in the water. As soon as your mom_________the water, she was a fish. I'm sure you got your talent from her."

Molly smiled and thought about her mom swimming as easily and gracefully as a fish. For a moment, she even _________that they were on the way to her first swim competition of the season. "What about you, Uncle Connor?" she asked.

Uncle Connor laughed. "Your uncle sinks（下沉）like a rock，" said Molly's mom，"He knows how to swim, because I taught him myself, but it isn't_________ to watch."

Before Molly knew it, they were arriving at the school. Her mom gave her a quick kiss. "We'll see you after the _________, Miss Molly," Uncle Connor said, " Just do your best."

Molly took a deep breath as she headed over to her coach（教練）and teammates. When she was_________, she talked to herself. You can do it. Just stay calm and stay focused.

Finally, Molly heard the sound of the whistle（哨子）.She pushed off the starting block and moved through the pool with strong, sure strokes（劃水）. Molly_______ she could hear the voices of her mom and uncle in the crowd.

She increased the speed of her strokes and_________ felt her hand touch the blue tile（瓷磚）on the wall.

Molly pulled herself from water. Number one! Molly's hard work during the summer had paid off!

1.A.swimmer B.driver C.teacher D.runner

2.A.got B.hit C.found D.used

3.A.hoped B.realized C.worried D.forgot

4.A.boring B.easy C.pretty D.special

5.A.lesson B.competition C.practice D.show

6.A.swimming B.playing C.writing D.waiting

7.A.agreed B.feared C.complained D.thought

8.A.probably B.nearly C.finally D.continuously

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