Bethany Hamilton is from Hawaii. When she was just 13 years old, she and her friend were surfing (冲浪) in the ocean. While they were 1 , a shark attacked (袭击) Hamilton and she lost her left arm after that.
Hamilton was sent to the hospital 2 . When she arrived, she had already lost more than half of her blood and 3 died. But doctors saved her life. Hamilton loved surfing, and she didn't want to stop. Of course, it was much harder for her now 4 she only had one arm. First, she got a 5 surfboard (冲浪板). This board was thicker and it was easier to control (控制). Then, she started to exercise her 6 . She needed stronger legs because she had to kick more to push the board through the water. Finally, she learned 7 to surf with only one arm.
Less than one month after the accident, she was surfing again
Today, Hamilton is an excellent professional (职业的) surfer. She surfs in all competitions around the 8 . She has been in competitions in the USA, Brazil, and Australia. In total, she has won four important 9 . She no longer needs a special surfboard. She uses the same kind of surfboard that 10 else uses.
Hamilton uses her experiences to 11 people never to give up. She wrote a book about the 12 attack and her difficulties. She also goes on TV shows. In 2011, her experiences were even 13 into a movie. She has also won several awards (奖) for her courage (勇气).
Hamilton says that helping people has been a wonderful experience for 14 . She says that she has learned a lot about life, love, and being 15 . However, although so many things have happened to her, she says she is still just a surfer.
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