1. (2022高二上·嘉兴期中) 阅读短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled "A Real Test in My Life" before the whole class the age of 9! You can imagine how (terrible) shy I was with so many eyes fixed on me. I had no choice but 5(prepare) for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory, because it (forbid) to read from the paper. The real moment began when I stood on the platform with my legs (tremble) and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found(I) back, delivering my speech without difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding — I made it! From then on, my fear of talking before the audience disappeared. Actually with my (confident) built up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the (great) difficulty on my way to success is my fear. Overcome it and I will be able to achieve my goals.