He was 31 from hundreds of nominations (提名) across the UK to win the Inspirational Child in 2013 WellChild Awards, which celebrate the 32 of children facing serious illnesses and honour the effort of professionals who go the extra mile to 33 sick children and their families.

　　Johnathan was nominated by Helen Braggins - a nurse specialist who looks after children - for his 34 in the face of a very serious illness. The future remains uncertain 35 a high-risk operation offers him some hope.

　　Brave Johnathan has had long periods in 36 with serious infections (感染) and 37 has to deal with weak sight, but he has 38 people with his bravery. When an infection prevented him eating for five months, Johnathan decided to become a chef and learn to 39 . Helen said: "Johnathan has an amazing ability to turn a 40 situation into a new experience. He is a truly 41 young man."

　　With hundreds of nominations received from across the country, the job of choosing 42 in all WellChild Award categories (类别) is given to judges. The judges 43 leading health professionals and others with an interest in children's 44 , as well as children and young people who face 55 illnesses.

　　Director of WellChild Awards, Linda Partridge, said: "It is a great 46 to choose winners from the many amazing nominations we 47 from all over the country. All the judges are 48 by the bravery of the children, the stories of selfless care and 49 of the doctors, nurses and teachers. They made a great 50 to the lives of sick children. Johnathan truly deserves to be the winner of the award."

31. A. picked B. prevented C. protected D. separated

32. A. love B. care C. progress D. courage

33. A. teach B. help C. treat D. meet

34. A. bravery B. discovery C. creation D. calmness

35. A. for B. so C. but D. and

36. A. school B. hospital C. garden D. factory

37. A. just B. soon C. also D. almost

38. A. upset B. pleased C. interested D. amazed

39. A. write B. cook C. ride D. swim