Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each black with one word that best fits the context.

     Does going to college really 1_____ English class in college on the short story. Our first assignment was

to read 2_____ short stories and then discuss which one was better. After reading both, I wasn't sure. Over

the 3_____ several months, my professor taught me 4_____ one story was so much better than the other. 

5_____ was rich in mclaphor (隐喻) and character development, while the other was humorous 6_____ too

shallow. I couldn't see this at first. Yet, in a few months, my brain got reeducated and 7_____ could see the

difference between good and bad writing and could appreciate literature at a whole new level.

     Going to college helps build a strong mind, which leads 8_____ greater success in one's life.