Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. But now that her mother had found a new job in the city, Devi faced a new 1 —school field trips to the local pool. 

The first time Devi went with her class to the pool, she had no 2  what she was in for. Devi 3  into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the 4  with her feet. But when Devi 5  the side of the pool, she sank under the water. Devi soon 6  the cement ledge (水泥平台) to prevent herself drowning. Then, seized by 7 , she just sat on a bench, too embarrassed to try again. 

When she came home, her mother 8 right away that Devi was upset. "Honey, I made a call to the local pool, and you start lessons this weekend. " Devi felt 9 that lessons would help, but she had to 10 her fear.

11 , when the time came to take her first lesson, Devi was even more embarrassed than before. "I'm 13, and I'm taking lessons with all little kids! This is 12 !"

When she was standing there, her 13 came over and said, "Hi, Devi! I'm Angela. You know what, I didn't learn to swim until I was 20, and now I'm a swimming teacher!"

Angela's words put Devi 14 . She couldn't help but smile, realizing that she might never be a fearless swimmer, but she would sure have fun 15 .