Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank:           I was excited when the Principal (1)___________ that there would be a marathon coming up. I could not (2)__________ to challenge all my competitors. Immediately, I started my training that same evening after I (3)_________ my homework.           My usual routine of sit-ups and stretching took place the minute, I (4)_______ into my exercising gear. Then I ran down the road and back again at my fastest speed. The timing for each practice (5)___________. As the day of the marathon drew near, I saw an improvement in my speed. I was pleased with myself. I even told Sam about it. He just (6)__________ at me.          Although I had a history of mild asthma, I was confident that there would be no problem for me (7)_______ in the top five in the marathon. I wished Sam (8)_________ sometimes run with me so that I had someone to pitch my skills against. For the last three years, I (9)________ to win the top three prizes in the school's Athletics Day. These really boosted my love for (10)_______ and built up my confidence in running.   1. A. announced           B.announces             C. is announcing         D. was announced 2. A. to wait                 B. waiting                  C. wait                        D. to be waited 3. A. completed            B. had completed      C. have completed      D. had been completed 4. A. had got                B. have got               C. get                          D. got 5. A. was taken           B. was taking             C. took                        D. takes 6. A. looks                   B.looked                     C. has looked              D. had looked 7. A. come                   B. coming                    C. to be come             D. to come 8. A. can                      B. will be able             C. could                      D. is able 9. A. had managed      B. managed                C. have managed       D. am managed 10. A. run                    B. running                   C. ran                          D. to be run