文章大意:这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了从犯罪生活重返社会、寻找生活目标的John McAvoy通过参与超级马拉松比赛改变了自己的生活,然后创办Alpine Run Project帮助其他处境困难的年轻人的故事。
On a bright September day in the French Alps in 2022, John McAvoy was 38 kilometres into a very exhausting ultramarathon through rough mountain paths. Battling tiredness, he pushed his body and mind through the final leg of the race. With the finish arch in the famous town of Chamonix just four kilometres away and the cloud-topped peak of Mont Blanc high over him, McAvoy welled up with emotion.
In that moment, he felt so free and alive. It was quite the opposite from where his life had been a decade before. He had just been released from prison after serving a 10-year sentence.
Now 40 years old, McAvoy has spent the last 10 years rebuilding his life from one of crime to one with purpose. It was on this day, while running the ultramarathon, that he realized how impactful conquering (征服) this mountain run could be for inner-city kids like him. After all, sport had helped him live a normal life again and open up his world. It could do the same for others.
With the help of Youth Beyond Borders, McAvoy started the Alpine Run Project, which recently led 12 disadvantaged British young people through their own Mont Blanc races. The participants, from refugees (难民) to young reformed criminals and those who grew up in Children’s home, were matched with coaches, consultants and physiotherapists. After a six-month training program, the youth travelled to the Alps to meet up with McAvoy for their race.
McAvoy says the highlight of this project for him was watching Yasmin Mahamud, a 20-year-old refugee from Syria, run through the finish arch and into the arms of her new friends. It was a life-changing high for Mahamud, too-inspiring her to keep running, take up martial arts and go to university to study physiotherapy.
“It changed my point of view on life, says Mahamud. Pushing herself to complete the race gave her a brief experience of her own potential through hard work and devotion.” I will always be thankful to John for giving me this opportunity and guidance.
4. How did McAvoy feel before the finish arch?
A.He felt totally collapsed. | B.He was peaceful and hopeful. |
C.He was satisfied with his pace. | D.He felt as if completely reborn. |
5. What can we learn about McAvoy from paragraph 3?
A.He was a builder 10 years ago. | B.He realized the importance of sport. |
C.He ran to make up for his past wrongs. | D.He had sympathy for the inner-city children. |
6. Who most probably took part in the Mont Blanc races?
A.A running coach. | B.A travel lover. | C.A homeless teenager. | D.A skilled athlete. |
7. What message does McAvoy’s story convey?
A.Live for the moment. | B.Dream big and climb high. |
C.After the storm comes the rainbow. | D.Run after the light and become the light. |