Question

语法填空。
     阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的词或使用括
号中词语的正确形式填空。

     Each of us fails from time to time. If we are wise, we accept these failures as a necessary part of the
learning process. But all too often 1______ parents and teachers we do not allow our children to have the
right. We convey either by words 2______ by actions that failure is something to be ashamed 3______,
and that nothing but top 4______ (perform) meets with our approval.
     When I see a child under this kind of pressure, I think of Donnie. He was 5______ shy, nervous
perfectionist. His fear of failure 6______ (keep) him from classroom games that other children played
delightedly. He seldom answered questions for fear 7______ he might be wrong. He seldom finished
his work because he repeatedly checked with me to be sure he hadn't made a mistake. I tried my best
to build up 8______ self-confidence. But nothing changed until midterm, 9______ Mary Anne, a student
teacher, was appointed to our classroom. She was young and pretty, and she loved children. My pupils,
Donnie 10______ (include), adored her. With her frequent encouragement, Donnie became confident.

Answer 1

1. as   2. or   3. of   4. performance   5. a
6. kept   7. that   8. his   9. when   10. included