阅读短文、掌握其大意，然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。John used to have difficulties in school. He didn't pay attention in class. Even worse, he was often 1 from class. As a result, he couldn't catch up with others and 2 passed the exam. This made his teachers disappointed(失望的) with his 3 and his classmates didn't want to be friends with him.
One day, a famous mentor(导师), who used to be a difficult student himself at high school just like John, 4 John's story. He showed great interest and decided to have a heart-to-heart 5 with the young student. He believed that he could 6 John into a good student.
The mentor met John and began the conversation by asking him about his hobbies and interests. Then He 7 his own story with John. He talked about the challenges he faced, the mistakes he made and the ways he used.
The mentor's story touched John a lot and his words seemed to 8 John realized what he used to do was 9 . He made a decision to change himself. From then on, he listened to his teachers 10 and took notes actively in class. After class, he finished his homework on time. Several months later, John made great 11 .
Now John keeps working hard. He has changed himself into a(n) 12 student from a difficult one. People who 13 him in the past can't believe he has changed that much John's story 14 as an inspiration(鼓舞人心的事) to many people. It shows that no matter who you are, you have the power(力量) to change yourself. 15 you keep working hard, you can achieve your dream and become the person you want to be.
