1. (2023高二下·天津市月考)  完形填空

I had some rock climbing experience when I was in college. I was ready for a(n1  once again to escape the noisy urban environment. Then came the2 . My friend Michael , an excellent rock climber , told me he had been planning to go rock climbing in Yosemite Valley and asked me to3 with him. 

I accepted his invitation. When we arrived at the destination, Michael pointed upward and said, "This is it. Get ready. " It was nearly vertical (垂直的), 2,000 feet high. "You are kidding!" I said,4 he would tell me to cancel it. 5 , when he began unpacking ropes, I knew he was6 . I had to put on my climbing shoes and adjust my pack though I felt quite7 to take up the challenge.

Michael moved fast. When the rope was almost out, he8 himself and yelled at me, "Come on. Climb!"9 , step by step, I made my way straight up. About 300 feet off the ground, I looked down. I was10 in mid—air, but I still had 1,700 feet to go. Then my legs began to11 . I called out, "Michael. This is beyond my12 .

I had told Michael that we should be13 and stick to the belief that we shouldn't give up easily. Now he yelled to me, "Cheer up. As you once told me, you have no choice but to14 . " He was right. I had to15 myself. So I gathered my16 and began to climb. I finally reached Michael.

Enjoying a good17  of Yosemite Valley at the top with Michael, I felt proud that I had18  it. Most importantly, from that19  I learned we should never give up easily whenever we meet some difficulties and that hard work will 20 eventually.