19.The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history.It came at graduation,several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.
I was rather shy back then,content to(36)Aaround with my few friends and to concentrate on my(37)DI was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect scores and enough(38)Bto go to college.
But my good record soon became a (39)Cto my well-being.In early June of senior year,the headmaster called me into his office.He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation.I looked at him,my heart(40)Dfast.This was the(41)Bfor my hard work?I said something,but not very clearly,and hurried away from the office.
I was(42)Dabout the decision,finally agreeing to compromise.I wasn't the only speaker-I would(43)Athe honor with five other students.Still,it was doubtful whether the task was(44)D me.How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people?
Graduation day soon arrived and,as(45)C.I was nervous.I'd been practicing my speech  for days,and I had it(46)C.But I had never been so(47)B in my life.The first half hour of  the ceremony passed,and then my(48)Acame.My name was announced.I managed to reach  the platform without falling down.But within minutes,I was(49)C,heading back to my seat.
Now I still have the(50)Bof that speech.My voice trembled a little,but(51)Dit was  clear and strong.I'm proud of that tape.I achieved something I'd never(52)A I spoke in  front of hundreds of people.(53)CI didn't realize it at the time,the successful completion of  that speech gave me the(54)Bto participate in class at college,to give oral reports,and to  eventually break free of my (55)A.
I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation.But I'm glad I did.I know it may  well turn out to be one of my shining moments.

36.A.hangB.lookC.walkD.run
37.A.charactersB.interestsC.gamesD.subjects
38.A.moneyB.creditsC.timeD.standards
39.A.luckB.benefitC.fearD.solution
40.A.burningB.breakingC.achingD.beating
41.A.punishmentB.rewardC.arrangementD.sympathy
42.A.doubtfulB.optimisticC.generousD.hesitant
43.A.shareB.bringC.spareD.give
44.A.aboutB.forC.uponD.beyond
45.A.knownB.hopedC.expectedD.planned
46.A.thrownB.printedC.memorizedD.completed
47  A.interestedB.terrifiedC.excitedD.disappointed
48.A.momentB.clayC.chanceD.decision
49.A.defeatedB.stoppedC.cloneD.stuck
50.A.pictureB.tapeC.paperD.word
51.A.partiallyB.immediatelyC.franklyD.mostly
52.A.dreamedB.madeC.decidedD.requested
53.A.BecauseB.WhenC.AlthoughD.Unless
54.A.respectB.confidenceC.freedomD.excuse
55.A.shynessB.prideC.stupidityD.Courage.
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