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hospital, so she could keep up with other students.
Having said that, it required more time for Margaret to become able to swim as fast as
she used to. She needed to get accustomed to swimming first because she had not beenswimming for such a long time. She continued practicing for about two hours five days aweek for six months, paying more attention on accurately moving her body than swimming
fast. Consequently, she was able to gain confidence again. That was just when she becamea third grader.
Other members of the swimming club Margaret belonged to had also been practicing
hard every day for the upcoming competition. The news that Jasmine, an ace in theirbiggest rival school, would also participate in the competition fueled her motivation.
Jasmine set the high school record for the individual last year. Margaret had beaten her
several times, but it seemed extremely tough to reach a goal ahead of her. Coming close tobeing overwhelmed by pressure, she took herself to the limit to swim faster.
smine in a waiting room. “IOn the day of the competition, Margaret was spoken to by Jasmine
n you,” said Jasmine.
Jasm
heard that you had been injured. But, I’ll never be soft on“Of course,”
reaststroke race finally sstarted. In thereplied Margaret. Two hours later, their 50-meter breaststroke
argaret speeded up
u after that,first half, Jasmine was just one meter ahead. However, Margaret
as, and reacheded the goal fasterfa
than any otherremembering how hard her training was,d shookshoo hands with Jasmine.
swimmer. Margaret wept for joy andret returned home from school, she found
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A week later, when Margaret
a letterMarg
heRichard. “Wow, it’s been a long time. Why did he write to me?” said Margaret
to herself.

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hope, but you didn’t. I’m very proudof you. I believe that you will also succeed in passing the entrance examination.
Your futuree is undoubtedly bright.
Good luck, RichardMargaret was delighted to have a wonderful friend like Richard. “As long as you nevergive up, you can achieve anything.” She remembered the words Richard said while she（約 910 語）
was in hospital, and she made up her mind to be a better swimmer.

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A story about Margaret
About Margaret
・18-year-old high school student.
・An ace in the swimming club at school.

What happened to her two years ago.
・Woke up after being unconscious for 5 days.
・Was hit by a motorbike

About Richard
・Has been Margaret’s friend since elementary school.
・.
What happened to Margaret after the accident.
After she found her bones were broken,.
With mental support by Richard,.
After the 50-meter breaststroke race,

elpmaS

What we can learn from Richard’s letter.

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swim
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ア．she became courageous to overcome her tough rehabilitation
イ．she thought she could no longer swim like she used toウ．she was nearly overwhelmed by pressure
エ．she cried for joy and shook hands with Jasmine
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イ．He thought he wouldn’t be able to act like Margaret if he were injured
ウ．He expected Margaret to become more positive
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