Choose the correct answer for each gap in the text below. Sir Robin Knox-Johnson has been sailing alone around the

Choose the correct answer for each gap in the text below.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnson has been sailing alone around the world for 45 years. Now, at the age of 75, he is getting ready to compete in a 3,500-mile transatlantic race. Sir Robin discusses his emotions and experiences as he prepares to sail once again. His excitement about the race is indescribable (1)………. Everything has changed since he first started. Nowadays, technology allows him to keep track of how other competitors are performing, whereas this wasn’t possible 45 years ago. Monitoring the race closely has a significant impact on his motivation. If a competitor has outperformed him in the last six hours, it encourages him to work harder (3)………. Conversely, if he has performed better than them, it boosts his confidence and mindset (5)………. However, it is crucial not to let these observations distract him, as the situation can change rapidly (6)………. Sailing alone is an incredibly demanding task that tests both his mental and physical strength (7)………. He needs to be self-reliant and capable of handling everything on his own (8)………. Although luck plays a role in racing, it is mostly up to him to create his own luck (9)………. Making a mistake with wind patterns, for instance, can quickly lead to trouble (10)……….