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.（完形填空）

A    adopt

B    exchange

C    imitate

D    adapt

2. 2.（完形填空）

A    brave

B    convinced

C    wrong

D    intelligent

3. 3.（完形填空）

A    desire

B    strength

C    focus

D    patience

4. 4.（完形填空）

A    speak

B    tell

C    give

D    say

5. 5.（完形填空）

A    change

B    accept

C    discuss

D    recognize

6. 6.（完形填空）

A    Besides

B    Thus

C    Yet

D    Moreover

7. 7.（完形填空）

A    attended

B    skipped

C    undertook

D    underwent

8. 8.（完形填空）

A    Because

B    Although

C    Where

D    Which

9. 9.（完形填空）

A    responsibilities

B    obstacles

C    opportunities

D    freedom

10. 10.（完形填空）

A    belong

B    choose

C    work

D    stay

11. 11.（完形填空）

A    overwhelming

B    delighting

C    interesting

D    shocking

12. 12.（完形填空）

A    briefly

B    carefully

C    tightly

D    hardly

13. 13.（完形填空）

A    reached a stop

B    spread widely

C    gained attention

D    took a turn

14. 14.（完形填空）

A    gained

B    showed

C    maintained

D    lost

15. 15.（完形填空）

A    pride

B    courage

C    gratitude

D    surprise