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Patricia Pania wanted to be was a mother and home-maker. But 1.___________ life was
turned upside down when a motorist, 2._____________(distract) by his cell phone, ran a stop
sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her 2-year-old daughter. Four months
later, Pania reluctantly but 3.____________ (courage) decided to try to educate the public and
to fight 4. ______________ laws to ban drivers from using cell phones 5. _____________ a
car is moving. In her first speech, Pania was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain.
But as she got into her speech, a dramatic 6. ________________(transform) took place. She
stopped 7. _____________ (shake) and spoke with 8. _____________ strong voice. For the
rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience
to know 9. _____________ she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many
in the audience were moved to tears and to action. In subsequent presentations, Pania gained
reputation 10. _____________ a highly effective speaker.
