When I was young, I was very proud. I liked to show off (炫耀)in front of others to earn their praise. But after one 1 experience, I came to understand that it's important to be modest (谦虚).
One day, my friend and I were riding our bikes in a park. My mother knew I had just learned how to ride for a short time, 2 she asked me to wear some safety equipment (装备). "No, I won't wear3 !" 1 said, pointing at my friend's elbows and knees, "She doesn't wear it 4 !" "It's dangerous," my friend said, "You need more practice." "I might have learned later than you, but I can ride even5 ! "I said loudly. She narrowed her eyes and said, "Let's wait and see!"
I saw a path leading into some woods. "I'll race you!" I shouted. Then we rode towards the woods. 6 , the path wasn't as smooth as I thought. I kept bumping (颠簸)up and down, and then suddenly. bam! I fell 7 my bike. I8 my elbows and knees bleeding. "Ha﹣ha!" My friend made a face and helped me up. "Be more careful next time," she said. Tears ran down my9. "Sorry," I said.
All in all, this experience made me realize that we must be10 . A fall into a pit, a gain in my wit.
