题目内容：

    As a child I was always good at drawing and art. I won ____, got constant attention, and even saw my face in the ____ and on television because of my natural ability to ____.

Most people who ____ to come across something that they are good at are ____ to take it and run with it. Of course, my life was no ____. From teachers, to principals, to family members, ____ seemingly had a ton of advice to give me in regards to art.

All the while, my true desire was ____. I entered poetry, essay, and short - story contests and ____ them all. It was such a contrast from my artistic ____ experience! It was so bad that I ____ a good friend of mine who told me once, “If you are so good at drawing why do you even care about writing? ____ drawing!”

Though well intended, eighteen years later I’m ____ I didn’t take his words to heart. Years went by with me still writing and still occasionally entering ____.It wasn’t until my first year in college that I finally got honorable  ___ in a poetry contest. As a writer I’ve truly ____.

I’m sure there are things in your life that are ____ and yet, rewarding. Endurance (忍耐), especially when it comes to things you truly love is ____. Take some time to devote some more ____ to the “thing” that didn’t come ____ and see what happens.

1.A.praise B.awards C.supports D.success

2.A.street B.school C.newspaper D.book

3.A.draw B.act C.learn D.show

4.A.want B.mean C.agree D.happen

5.A.encouraged B.invited C.developed D.permitted

6.A.perfect B.different C.similar D.lucky

7.A.everyone B.who C.that D.no one

8.A.art B.fixing C.writing D.music

9.A.won B.ignored C.missed D.lost

10.A.interest B.competition C.career D.talent

11.A.had B.made C.found D.met

12.A.Give up B.Take in C.Stick to D.Put away

13.A.glad B.sorry C.sad D.sure

14.A.training B.contests C.articles D.trouble

15.A.appearance B.change C.mention D.name

16.A.forgot B.regretted C.expected D.grown

17.A.challenging B.beautiful C.appealing D.hopeful

18.A.meaningless B.popular C.essential D.painful

19.A.consideration B.energy C.money D.education

20.A.young B.bad C.usual D.easy