一、完形填空（10分）
When I was eight, I attended my first Kathak（卡塔克舞）class as I didn't want to feel left out by my friends. My mother
my decision. “Give it a try. You might just love it,” she said.
However, four years later, I was sure I
Kathak. Maybe it was because of the endless classes, which felt like a waste of time. Or maybe it was just the one-step chakkar（脚尖旋转）, which seemed as
as climbing Mount Qomolangma. I couldn't be certain what caused this, but I was always wondering
I was still dancing.
Though I was tired and unwilling to keep dancing, my mother
I should carry on, so I often argued with her. Mum never got angry but encouraged me to try harder.
Looking back, I realize that if I
long ago, my life would probably be different. After entering Grade 9, I had bigger things to worry about. Too busy to hate anything or anyone, I stopped wasting my
arguing with my mother. I just got by with each dancing class, and, to be honest, I enjoyed those two hours when there was nothing else on my mind.
Months went by, I didn't realize how much I had improved
suddenly I could do ten one-step chakkars. My body moved naturally to the music, and it took away my
. I felt peaceful. I found myself enjoying every second of it.
Looking back, I realize that passion（激情）isn't always love at first sight. Sometimes, it grows
. Thanks to my mother's support, I have discovered my true passion.
(
C
) 1. A. doubted B. guarded C. supported D. suggested
(
D
) 2. A. changed B. forgot C. enjoyed D. hated
(
C
) 3. A. common B. successful C. impossible D. general
(
A
) 4. A. why B. how C. whether D. what
(
B
) 5. A. reminded B. insisted C. caused D. expected
(
C
) 6. A. made up B. took up C. gave up D. passed on
(
B
) 7. A. money B. breath C. voice D. trouble
(
C
) 8. A. if B. unless C. until D. whenever
(
D
) 9. A. courage B. spirit C. thoughts D. stress
(
B
)10. A. heavily B. slowly C. closely D. completely
