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Victor used to be such a good runner that he 1_______ (win) nine awards be the age of 18. Then one
day while he 2_______ (run) along the roadside, an accident suddenly happened to him. Unfortunately both
of his legs 3_______(injure) seriously by a car out of control. Since then, he 4_______ (not be) able to walk
any more.
After a long time, however, he knew life 5_______ (not stop) for him. He focused on what he could do
instead of what he lost. He realized that there were many possibilities for the disabled. One of the things he
became interested in was foreign languages.
Every day he listened to tapes and read books. After several years he became fluent in three languages.
Then he 6_______(try) his best to work as a translator in a company. To everybody's surprise, he became
the best one in the city.
Though Victor wishes he could walk, he is always looking forward to 7_______(live) a wonderful life
in the future. Sometimes he 8_______(miss) being able to walk or run. But now at least he can live on his
own and make himself 9_______(enjoy) what he likes. He thinks there's much 10_______(be) thankful for.
