Life is not always easy. There are moments when we are ____1____. Last year, as a member of the school volleyball team, I wasn’t ____2____ for the end-of-year match. At first, I was really disappointed, but then my coach told me that I joined the team for the ____3____ of the sport. It wasn’t just about winning. There was always a way to be part of something I love. So, I kept working hard to help my ____4____ during our practice.

Therefore, if I meet new challenges again, I will try my best and see what happens. If I fail, no problem—next time I believe I can do ____5____.

1.1.

A sad

B surprised

C shy

D excited

解析：选A。1.A sad 悲伤的。线索：Life is not always easy 生活不易，会有难过的时候。

2.2.

A forgotten

B chosen

C caught

D paid

解析：选B。2.B chosen 被选中。线索：I was really disappointed 失望，说明没选上参赛。

3.3.

A doubt

B try

C guide

D love

解析：选D。D love 热爱。线索：It wasn’t just about winning 不只是为赢，是出于热爱。

4.4.

A parents

B teachers

C teammates

D neighbors

解析：选C。C teammates 队友。线索：排球训练，在队里帮助队友。

5.5.

A better

B further

C slower

D later

解析：选A。5.A better 更好。线索：next time 下次，相信自己做得更好。