Thursday would be huge. But when coach announced the championship game would be a night game on Thursday, Devin's heart ___1___. The concert was at the same time as the game. And Ms. Poltis had ___2___ Devin to sing a brief solo (独唱). Thinking the soccer team was on the edge of a title and he was a big reason — he ___3___ the league in scoring, Devin frowned (皱眉). He couldn't disappoint his team by ___4___ the game.
That night, Devin lay in bed, staring at the trophies (奖杯) from races, baseball leagues and free-throw contests which ___5___ his shelves. The solo was only four lines in the middle of a song, but the thought of singing ___6___ made him shiver (颤抖). He'd never sung a solo before. Now it was a relief to know he didn't have to. The soccer game was a perfect ___7___. While at the moment Ms. Poltis' words came to his mind "I chose you not because you're the best singer but because you work hard, like the person in the song. And you have a very nice voice. So don't be nervous. Be proud." It was no secret that several other choir members had ___8___ singing voices than he did. But he liked the song, and he ___9___ how kind and inspiring Ms. Poltis always was. Finally Devin made a choice and whispered the solo with ____10____, "no matter how hard the struggle. I will never let you down…"
1. A. bled B. sank C. hurt D. beat
2. A. taught B. allowed C. chosen D. ordered
3. A. led B. won C. joined D. formed
4. A. watching B. playing C. entering D. skipping
5. A. lined B. piled C. covered D. decorated
6. A. loudly B. outside C. alone D. proudly
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A. platform B. request C. condition D. excuse
8. A. louder B. stronger C. softer D. deeper
9. A. appreciated B. accepted C. confirmed D. praised
10. A. tension B. patience C. sorrow D. confidence
