Princess Atalanta was an outstanding athlete in ancient Greece.　 ___(27)___ their versatile and graceful princess, people in the country wondered what young man could be her match.　Since she did not want to lose her freedom, she agreed to marry only if a man could defeat her in a race.　Many men ___(28)___ the attempt but they all failed.　 ___(29)___, no other men could run faster than Atalanta.　One young man, Hippomenes, watched ___(30)___ as goddess-like Atalanta won one of her races.　She was so quick and elegant that he fell deeply in love with her right away.
【題組】27.
(A) Being proud　
(B) Taking pride in
(C) They prided　
(D) To be proud of