Tyler’s extraordinary journey began in preschool, where he wore leg braces and used a walker. Despite these challenges, he showed everyone his ability to ___1___ and keep up with his peers, overcoming the limitations of his cerebral palsy (脑瘫).

In fourth grade, Tyler took part in the President’s Fitness Challenge to prove his doubters ___2___. Completing a one-mile run was both a physical and mental accomplishment. Tyler remembers digging deep to find the tenacity (执著) and ___3___ to do what seemed impossible — completing four laps around the school track.

That same year, the fair-haired boy was assigned to ___4___ a speech. He titled it “Why Me?” and spoke openly about living with cerebral palsy. “I wanted my audience to learn to ___5___ those who are different,” Tyler explained. His story moved his classmates. ___6___ , from elementary school through medical school, he faced bullying, including severe instances. During those years, he ___7___ 16 surgeries. Against all expectations, he earned his driver’s license. ___8___ people said he couldn’t scuba dive, he went on to become a divemaster.

Life after college brought more ___9___. After graduating from university with an outstanding academic record, a medical school dean told him, “On paper you are impressive, but I don’t think you ___10___ here.” Every other medical school he applied to also rejected him. At one point, the weight of rejection felt ___11___. He held his assistance dog, Danny, ___12___ and cried for about half an hour. But he never lost hope.

It was difficult, but Tyler refused to give up. Eventually, his inspirational story ___13___. He earned his medical degree and specialized in pediatrics. He met his wife and ___14___ respect in his role at the hospital. He says, “I stand before you as a person with cerebral palsy — not with shame, but with ___15___, because I’ve turned struggle into strength.”

1.1.

A adopt

B exchange

C imitate

D adapt

解析：选D。D 考查动词。Tyler患有脑瘫，使用腿支架和助行器，但他展示了能够适应环境并跟上同龄人的能力。adapt意为“适应”，符合上下文语境。故选D。

2.2.

A brave

B convinced

C wrong

D intelligent

解析：选C。C 考查形容词。Tyler参加总统体能挑战是为了证明那些怀疑他的人是错的。“prove his doubters wrong”意为“证明质疑者错了”。故选C。

3.3.

A desire

B strength

C focus

D patience

解析：选B。B 考查名词。Tyler需要挖掘坚韧和力量来完成似乎不可能的一英里跑。strength意为“力量”，与“tenacity”（执著）并列，表示身心力量。

4.4.

A speak

B tell

C give

D say

解析：选C。C 考查动词。Tyler被要求发表一场演讲。give a speech是固定短语，意为“发表演讲”。故选C。

5.5.

A change

B accept

C discuss

D recognize

解析：选B。B 考查动词。Tyler希望在场听众学会接受那些与众不同的人。accept意为“接受”，符合他倡导包容的主题。故选B。

6.6.

A Besides

B Thus

C Yet

D Moreover

解析：选C。C 考查副词。前文说他的故事感动了同学，但后文提到他仍然面临欺凌，表示转折。Yet意为“然而”，用于引入对比信息。故选C。

7.7.

A attended

B skipped

C undertook

D underwent

解析：选D。D 考查动词。Tyler经历了16次手术。undergo surgeries是固定搭配，意为“经历手术”。故选D。

8.8.

A Because

B Although

C Where

D Which

解析：选B。B 考查连词。句意：尽管人们说他不能潜水，他却继续成为了潜水大师。“Although”在此表示“尽管”或“虽然”，引导让步状语从句，强调即使在别人否定他的情况下，他依然成功了。故选B。

9.9.

A responsibilities

B obstacles

C opportunities

D freedom

解析：选B。B 考查名词。大学毕业后，Tyler面临更多障碍，如被医学院拒绝。obstacles意为“障碍”，符合上下文语境。故选B。

10.10.

A belong

B choose

C work

D stay

解析：选A。A 考查动词。医学院院长说“在书面材料上你令人印象深刻（简历很漂亮），但我不认为你属于这里”。belong意为“属于”，表示不适合或不属于该环境。故选A。

11.11.

A overwhelming

B delighting

C interesting

D shocking

解析：选A。A 考查形容词。被拒绝的感觉是压倒性的。overwhelming意为“压倒性的”，形容情感负担沉重。故选A。

12.12.

A briefly

B carefully

C tightly

D hardly

解析：选C。C 考查副词。Tyler紧紧地抱住他的协助犬Danny哭泣，表示情感依赖和寻求安慰。tightly意为“紧紧地”，符合情境。故选C。

13.13.

A reached a stop

B spread widely

C gained attention

D took a turn

解析：选D。D 考查固定搭配。根据后文可知，Tyler的故事发生了转折，他最终获得了医学学位，遇到了爱人等。took a turn意为“出现转折”，表示情况好转。故选D。

14.14.

A gained

B showed

C maintained

D lost

解析：选A。A 考查动词。Tyler在医院的角色中获得了尊重。gained respect意为“获得尊重”，符合他的成就。故选A。

15.15.

A pride

B courage

C gratitude

D surprise

解析：选A。A 考查名词。Tyler不为脑瘫感到羞耻，而是自豪，因为他将挣扎转化为力量。pride意为“自豪”，与shame形成对比。故选A。