Monday is my favorite day, because we have (11) in the afternoon. Our teacher, Mr. Wang, has taught at our school for twenty years. He always asks us to run around the field twice before we touch a ball. Some students think this is boring. (12) Running makes the heart stronger, and a strong heart sends blood to every part of the body. Last week we played dodge ball, and my team lost by two points. (13), we will learn how to catch a high ball without hurting our hands. I am not good at sports, (14) I have fun in every class.
My cousin Ken loves baseball more than anything else. He has played on the school team (15) he was nine, and he practices every afternoon on the field behind the gym. He is the best player in his class, and he holds the (16) with both hands when he stands at the plate. Last Sunday his team played an important game against a school in Taichung. Ken ran to third base and then ran home. (17) His father, who almost never leaves his office early, came to watch and cheered all afternoon. (18), Ken practices even on rainy days, because he wants to make more progress this year.