第二节：语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Each of us fails from time to time. If we are wise, we accept these failures as a necessary part of the learning process. But all too often 36       parents and teachers we do not allow our children to have the right. We convey either by words 37       by actions that failure is something to be ashamed 38     , and that nothing but top  39       (perform) meets with our approval.
When I see a child under this kind of pressure, I think of Donnie. He was 40       shy, nervous perfectionist. His fear of failure 41      (keep) him from classroom games that other children played delightedly. He seldom answered questions for fear 42       he might be wrong. He seldom finished his work because he repeatedly checked with me to be sure he hadn’t made a mistake. I tried my best to build up 43       self-confidence. But nothing changed until midterm, 44       Mary Anne, a student teacher, was appointed to our classroom. She was young and pretty, and she loved children. My pupils, Donnie 45       (include), adored her. With her frequent encouragement, Donnie became confident.