Ⅲ. 完形填窒(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

My mother was more active and involved than anyone I have ever known. She had an endless energy for life, which affected me 26 .

When I was a junior high freshman, I began to 27 every club I could and participated in different sports. I wanted to do as many different things as I could. One of my memories of junior high was being busy every lunch period with meetings, the math teamwork, student union affairs and so on. I was a little tiny kid, the smallest in my grade, 28 . I was always running around and talking. I remember being scolded many times, and even Mother 29 I had too much energy. I was always taught by my mother that 30 was a good thing, but when it got me in trouble, it was very 31 . I continued with this energy throughout my high school years.

I come from a very small 32 , and that has had a positive effect on allowing me to 33 many different activity options. I wouldn't have been able to experiment the way that I did if I had come from a larger school. I 34 myself involved in athletics, student government and various academic competitions. This allowed me to see what activities I liked most, and it gave me a good idea of what I wanted to continue doing. I 35 going to my high school and felt 36 to the 82 other students in my grade. I think I would like to receive 37 at a small school which would allow me to continue to participate the way I have.

I don't think it really 38 to me exactly what I am doing. I just want to be doing something 39 just sitting at home. I wouldn't have had as much fun if I hadn't participated. I have met so many new people and had so many different 40 that way. I think I have learned something positive in life from my dear mum.

26. A. openly B. deeply C. warmly D. sincerely

27. A. attend B. visit C. form D. leave

28. A. because B. though C. so D. but

29. A. imagined B. thought C. doubted D. suggested

30. A. time B. work C. power D. energy

31. A. confusing B. shocking C. interesting D. frightening

32. A. school B. family C. town D. country

33. A. develop B. hold C. explore D. observe

34. A. encouraged B. admired C. enjoyed D. found

35. A. loved B. appreciated C. avoided D. hated

36. A. similar B. close C. related D. strange

37. A. degree B. prize C. education D. welcome

38. A. happens B. comes C. matters D. proves

39. A. as well as B. in addition to C. along with D. instead of

40. A. challenges B. experiences C. events D. talents