文章大意:这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了76岁的埃迪是英国年龄最大的女子铁人三项运动员,并且参加了多次马拉松比赛,除此之外她还在2013年发起了慈善机构Silverfit,为老年人推广体育运动的事迹。
It’s no wonder they call her Iron Gran. At the age of 76, she’s the UK’s oldest female Ironman triathlete (铁人三项运动员), and has lost count of the number of marathons she has run. Just as incredible is the fact that Edwina Brocklesby or “Eddie” as she’s known only took up running in her 50s. With her boundless energy and infectious smile she inspires everyone she meets.
As well as her personal achievements, the super-granny also launched the charity Silverfit in 2013. It promotes sport for older people and started with events in London’s parks and has since grown to have 2,000 members. Silverfit offers a range of activities to the over-45s. To make sure no one is excluded due to cost, membership is only £12 per year. As Eddie says: “It’s absolutely essential with our aging population that—they age healthily and that they have fun doing so. Our core message is that it’s never too late to start exercising.”
Len Bass, 76, has been coming along for two years. He wanted to get fit after surviving stomach cancer that left him barely able to walk. Within weeks of joining he had begun to see a difference. “I was bent over when I started, but by the end of the first month I could run up hills. Thanks to Silverfit, today I am really fit, I am off all medication.”
And Marjorie Barnes, 62, from Dulwich added: “I had terrible back problems, and was walking with a stick when a friend recommended Silverfit. I joined Silverfit and within a year I’d alleviated (减轻) my back problems and even entered the London half marathon. I’ve got my freedom back and it’s all down to the wonderful Eddie. She’s amazing.”
Eddie’s personal drive to get fit was driven by her husband’s sudden death in his 50s. Now Eddie has completed at least 12 marathons. “Running with friends helped me dramatically after I lost my husband. My advice would be to make the best of your life, and have fun.”
4. What can we learn about Eddie?
A.She came to running late. |
B.She is the oldest marathon runner. |
C.She broke the record for a marathon. |
D.She always goes on trips to scenic spots. |
5. Why did Eddie start a charity?
A.To kill her leisure time. |
B.To raise money for her career. |
C.To support Ironman triathletes. |
D.To encourage the old to exercise. |
6. What did Len Bass say about Silverfit?
A.It helped him realize his marathon dream. |
B.It freed him from his medication. |
C.It helped him make a friend. |
D.It became a burden to him. |
7. How might people most probably find Eddie’s story?
A.Uninteresting. | B.Unbearable. | C.Inspiring. | D.Complex. |