"None of us get out of life alive, so be brave and be thankful for all the opportunities you have." Those were 1 words said by 18-year-old Jake Bailey, a cancer patient.
Bailey was in the leading position of the students' union. The young man had planned to 2 at his high school's end-of-year ceremony (典礼) on schedule. 3, just the week before, he received shocking 4. After several weeks of not feeling well, tests showed that he had a fast-growing form of cancer. Doctors said, without treatment, he would only have weeks to live, so they didn't 5 him to take part in the event. But Bailey put on his school uniform along with his 6 face and left his hospital bed to give the inspiring speech to his 7. Without doubt, his appearance 8 everyone at the ceremony. Sitting in the wheelchair, he began to 9 his ideas. He expressed that a strong-willed person would not easily 10, no matter how hard life was.
At the speech, Bailey encouraged his schoolmates to11 their time. "The future is truly in our hands. 12 about having impractical long-term dreams. Let's be devoted to short-term goals," He continued. "We don't know where we might end up, or when we will end up, so work with pride on what is 13 us."
When the senior 14 his speech with the school's motto, "Altiora Peto," which means "I fight for higher things", the entire room burst into cheers. 15, Bailey's message was heard loud and clear. Bailey then closed his eyes and mouthed the words "Thank you".
