living proof that dreams can come true.

When I was born，my parents immediately noticed something__16__and the doctor said I couldn't skate.I，however，__17__trying skating in an ice rink(溜冰场)，where local skaters__18__perform ice shows.I started taking group skating lessons，and performing on ice came naturally，but I have always been__19__to speak in group settings.One thing I've never been afraid of is__20__，though.I get nervous，but never__21__.For me，skating has been about being my personal best__22__beating others on the ice.I progressed through various__23__rapidly and gave my first ice performance at seven.Soon I started winning local and regional competitions.That's__24__being on the ice has always been the one place where I can__25__express my own emotions.The ice is like home.

When I was nine years old I began training__26__.I would wake up at four o'clock in the morning six days a week and skate for five hours.Then I'd go to school.Since__27__has always been important in my family，I had no__28__but to find creative ways to fit in school studies throughout my__29__career.

After graduating from high school，I moved to Canada and set out to train full­time to give my dreams a chance at reality.In 1992 I went to compete in the Olympic Games.__30__，not my coach or even my family，ever talked to me about winning a gold medal.In fact，I wouldn't even__31__myself to think about it.I thought that would disturb me.__32__，I went with the attitude that I wanted to enjoy the Olympic spirit.__33__the expectation of all the people，I won the gold medal and words couldn't describe the overwhelming mixture of emotions I felt.Then I truly understood what__34__most in achieving a dream is not to__35__it when you face difficulties，but strive to make it come true.

【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，描述一位奥运会滑冰金牌获得者的成长历程。作者经过坚持不懈的努力，克服了身体的缺陷，终于走上了奥运会的领奖台，这说明：只要坚持和努力，梦想就能变为现实。

16．A.unique B．wrong C．unbelievable D．unacceptable

答案　B　[根据下文医生说我不能滑冰可判断我生下来身体就有缺陷，选wrong"(身体)有毛病的"。]

17．A.decided to B．led to C．insisted on D．fixed on

答案　C　[根据下文我参加了滑冰课程和训练可知我坚持要练习滑冰。insist on doing sth"坚持做某事"。]

18．A.could B．should C．might D．would

答案　D　[在那里当地的滑冰者经常进行滑冰表演。would在此处表示"过去常常做