I learned from my parents the value of “going for it”. “Nothing ventured, nothing lost” is the motto of too many of us. Many people are so afraid to __17__ that they never venture (冒险)beyond the familiar. “Better to be safe than sorry” has __18__ too many people in the cocoon (保护膜) of their __19__ zones.

　　A delightful __20__ tells that Col. Robert Johnson of Salem, New Jersey, announced that he would take a public risk. He let the town know that he would __21__ a wolf peach on the steps of the county courthouse at noon on September 26, 1820.“Why would he take such a chance？” asked the __22__ people.

　　Scientists and doctors had long declared the wolf peach to be __23__. If the wolf peach was too ripe and warmed by the sun, they told him he would be exposing himself to brain fever. Should he somehow __24__ the experience, the skin of the peach would stick to the lining of his stomach and eventually cause cancer.

　　Nearly 2,000 people __25__ the square to see Col. Johnson eat the “poisonous” peach—now known as the tomato.

　　Col. Johnson believed his risk was small, but it must be taken if the __26__ about the peach were to be removed. Who has accomplished anything worthwhile without taking a risk?

　　Much like the tortoise, it makes __27__ only when it sticks its neck out.

　　16．A.refersB．applies

　　C．sticks

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