任务型阅读理解：仔细阅读下面的短文并按要求完成后面的小题。
We are in a world full of competition. Our parents compete with others in their offices, our brothers and
sisters compete with others in their colleges, (1)and we compete ______ our ______ in school. Most of us give
up in the face of competition and will never be successful. (2)为什么我们不可能比别人做得更好呢? One
important reason is that we have no self-confidence.
In fact, everyone was born equal. You can do what others do. Although your classmates may be better than
you in some ways, you may be better than them in other subjects. (3)So everyone has his or her advantages.
Don't look at things from a single point of view. Try to discover your own advantages, and believe that you can
do better than others in those ways.
Competition is not so terrible. Don't be afraid of it. And don't be afraid of those classmates who are better
than you. Remember that self-confidence is the first step to success. Believe in yourselves, and you will be
successful one day.
1. 在(1)句的空白处分别填入一个适当的词使句意完整，上下文通顺：
2. 将(2)句译成英文。________________________
3. 将(3)句译成中文。____________________________
4. 在文中找出与下面句子意思相近的句子，并写出该句。
You should not be afraid of competition. _________________________
5. 在文中写出最能表达该短文主题的句子。___________________________
