1. (2022八下·云浮月考) 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后按照句子结构的语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

Everyone has different1at different times. I still remember my first English speech competition. One day, my English teacher asked me to join in2English speech competition. I agreed,3I felt worried and even afraid at that time. People always have such feelings, especially when they do4for the first time. Before the competition, I spent most of my free time5for it. I felt very tired every day.

The great day finally came. I was the third to make the speech. I felt very nervous and I couldn't remember6I would say. I even wanted to cry for help. When I put my hand into my pocket, I touched a note. It said," Don't be nervous. Relax and believe in yourself. "It was a note7my English teacher. After seeing it, I felt much8.

A few minutes later, my turn came. I wasn't nervous when I began to make my speech. And I finished my speech with great confidence. Luckily, I9 the competition in the end. I even couldn't believe my ears when I heard the good news. I felt very happy. I couldn't wait 10 the good news with my parents. I tried my best and I also learned that nothing comes easily and practice makes perfect.