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读后续写·常考话题预测练(十)　突破自我 (2023·潍坊一模)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 High-school sports is the biggest thing that happens in our town of Verden. Sports are important in our family. Both of our sons were high-school athletes. So I shouldn't have been surprised when Lauren announced she was going out for the girls' basketball team, but I was because she has Down syndrome (唐氏综合征). My wife and I never told Lauren that she was different, treating her like our other children. “I'm gonna play basketball, Daddy.” Lauren flew into my arms when I came in from work. “That's nice, honey，” I replied automatically and patted her, figuring she meant outside — on the driveway. Walking into the kitchen, I met my wife Laura, whose frown indicated I'd missed something. Laura spoke slowly, her tone steady. “She meant she's joining the girls' high-school basketball team.” Just as her words sank in, I heard Lauren behind me. “I'm gonna be a Lady Tiger，” she yelled, skipping into the room and throwing her arms in the air. Everything that could happen flashed through my mind. I discussed Lauren's announcement with my wife that evening and finally agreed. After all, there were only 11 girls, not everyone willing to play. The next afternoon, I parked in front of the school gymnasium. Inside, Coach Forsythe greeted us, “We're glad Lauren came out for the team. She is not just a cheerleader！” Lauren stood alone at the other end of the court, shooting free throws. No other girl on the court grinned (咧嘴笑) like Lauren did, and after every shot, Lauren approvingly cried, “Woo hoo！”， seemingly not caring if she made the basket or not. Mid-November, the season's first basketball game arrived. I settled into a seat with the rest of my family. The game got off to a good start, but soon Lady Tigers was behind. Lauren followed the movement on the court and reacted to every play. Even though Lauren wasn't playing, she looked as if she were having the time of her life. I felt admiration for my daughte