It was the day before the Bolder (a 10kilometer race) when I decided to take an easy run on the beautiful path by my home. At fiftythree，I'm trying to accept that slowing down is just a part of life. As I rounded the corner and started up one of the many familiar hills，a pretty girl was jogging toward me.
My children have watched my husband and me go running most mornings of their lives. It was so predictable that when my daughter was six years old，I commented，“You know honey， not all parents go running every morning.” “
My only daughter is my youngest child. I always thought how happy I'd be if my children started running. But my daughter never seemed to like it too much when I came in sweaty from a run and was tired. “
But meeting my daughter on the path that morning was a beautiful example of what parenting about.
| A．Really Mommy, like who？ |
| B．You smell unpleasant, Mom！ |
| C．Running is beneficial to our health. |
| D．You are really my role model, Mom! |
| E．It's really so much more about what we do versus what we say. |
| F．Nevertheless, I kept running and racing while my children did not. |
| G．It was one of the nicest meetings I have had on the path in over thirty years. |
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“Your doctor will discuss the report with you, sir,” the nurse told me.
“You can tell me,” I said. “I can deal with it. My mother has cancer.”
“It's cancer. ”
The result hit me, and I had to idea how my life and I were about to change.
I shared the news with my family. I couldn't help crying. I thought about what I needed to do for my family and the everyday things as well. What was going to happen to my newspaper column(栏目)？I e-mailed the concerned editor about my situation. I also sent her a few columns to run while I was in treatment.
Two days later I had an operation, and I recovered quickly, but Mummy passed away soon. Except for the regular check-ups, life returned to normal. But a few months on, my doctor found cancer in my neck!
“What are my chances of survival?” I asked.
“Pick any number between one and hundred, ”the doctor replied.
I had another operation. This time my doctor said I also needed radiation therapy(化疗), which is very hard on a patient with cancer. But I was again not going to allow cancer to disturb my job and life.
I have been cancer-free for over three years now. I've been working, writing and columns and appearing on my TV shows. If the disease returns, I will be unhappy. But having experienced so much and enjoyed every day, I know I am also better equipped to deal with cancer or anything else.
1. The underlined word “distressed” in the 1st paragraph means .| A．Confident | B．secure |
| C．upset | D．doubtful |
a. Cancer was found in my neck.
b. I had an operation along with radiation therapy.
c. I have been free of cancer for three years.
d. Cancer was found in an ulcer on my tongue.
e. My mom passed away.
| A．d - b - a - e - c | B．e -a - c - d - b |
| C．e -d - a - b - c | D．d - e - a - b – c |
| A．put work in the first place | B．kill cancer with operations |
| C．get along well with all family | D．face difficulties and live bravely |
| A．strong-willed | B．easy-going |
| C．warm-hearted | D．peace-loving |
【推荐2】Ever feel like it’s hard to get your parents to understand you? If you want to have a close relationship with them, you need to be able to speak to them effectively.
Start with a statement that’s to the point. Start with a statement that explains the issue you want to address and will help you quickly begin discussing your feelings.
Come up with some solutions. Brainstorm some potential fixes with your parents, and be willing to compromise if they are not fully on your side.
| A．Hold back your tears. |
| B．Talk when you’re calm. |
| C．Talk about their concerns. |
| D．This helps you gain control over the process. |
| E．Be brief and to the point when introducing the topic. |
| F．Try some measures to let your parents know them better. |
| G．Even if you can’t get your way, you may come to a partial understanding. |
【推荐3】As a boy, I knew little about baseball. Yet I later became the father of two boys, Will and Tim, who were both interested in baseball. On Saturday mornings, I’d take Will out to the playground and play catch with him. Because of my weak arm, the ball often dropped before he could catch it. After many misses, he said one day, “How am I ever going to make the major leagues (联盟)?” “You have the wrong dad, kid,” I thought. Baseball isn’t my thing.
Still, I wanted to give my kids confidence on the field. There was an official Little League in our area, but it was super-competitive and only catered to older boys. I really hoped we had something less competitive, something that welcomed younger boys and girls.
I shared the idea with some neighbors. “That would be great!” they said. Now who could organize such a thing? Not me. I tried to put the idea aside, but it wouldn’t leave me. I finally decided that I must do something about it. So I called the city government, explaining that some families wanted to start a baseball league in our neighborhood. Were there any fields for that? When I had to speak to the official in charge, I got butterflies in my stomach. What if he said no? “Yes, we have two fields for four hours every Sunday morning,” the man said hearing my request. Our league was founded. What a joy it was to sit on the benches, watching Will and Tim playing baseball! And I became the most unlikely baseball commissioner (专员) ever.
Many years have passed. Now Will and Tim are new dads, and I can’t want to see what they’ll have to do. I know better than anyone: Parenthood calls you to do the most unlikely things.
1. Why did the author think his son Will had the wrong father?| A．He had poor baseball skills. | B．He had no confidence in his son. |
| C．He wouldn’t play catch with his son. | D．He didn’t know what his son’s dream was. |
| A．Won the respect of. | B．Ensured the safety of. |
| C．Served the purpose of. | D．Saved the trouble of. |
| A．Confident. | B．Peaceful. | C．Nervous. | D．Proud. |
| A．The need to challenge oneself. | B．The greatness of parental love. |
| C．The role of sports in kids’ growth. | D．The relationship between parents and kids. |
【推荐1】How to start running and actually stick with it
Want to know how I went from someone who thought “how on earth do you have fun running when, after five minutes, you’re fighting for your life?” to a marathon completer?
First, don’t overthink it. Pop your trainers on and head outside-you’re already halfway there. I started small:just like that.
Then, join a running club. I am now part of Run Dem Crew, where I’ve found some of my closest friends. While the pandemic (流行病) has stopped us from meeting up, my weekly runs make me feel closer to them. I log my mileage on an app, checking in with my friends.
And finally, realise that not every run is going to be your best. Just after my 5km I joined LDN Brunch Club, a running collective who meet on Sundays and hunt out the best brunch spots in the capital. On my first day, I leapt out of bed, picked my best outfit and headed to Shoreditch. I was terrified: 20km was the distance. Little did I know my poor inexperienced muscles (and smoker’s lungs) would pack in at 8km. I tapped out, let the group go on without me and sulked.
| A．But I got back up again. |
| B．I signed up for my first 5km. |
| C．I’ve got some pieces of advice. |
| D．Your body can’t adapt quickly enough. |
| E．It has become a lifeline during lockdown. |
| F．Next thing I knew I was doing a marathon. |
| G．As simple as running may be, it certainly isn’t easy. |
【推荐2】How to Increase Walking Stamina (耐力)
If you’ve decided you want to improve your fitness, walking is a good choice. It’s free, simple, and adaptable to your schedule.
●Walk for at least 30 minutes 3 to 5 days a week. Going for regular walks improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) fitness gradually, but don’t sweat it if you can’t walk this long initially.
●Go on a longer walk at least one day a week. Plan a longer walk for at least one of your sessions so you can gradually push your endurance. When you first start, the distance will likely be relatively short.
●Walk at a brisk pace of about 3 miles(4.8km) per hour. This pace is faster than a stroll, but likely not the fastest you can walk.
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| A．Carry weight while walking. |
| B．However, as you progress, the distance will grow. |
| C．Listening to music while you walk can help you keep the pace. |
| D．Over time, you body will get used to a certain level of activity. |
| E．Keep track of the amount of weight you’re carrying so you can increase it. |
| F．If you download a step app for your smart phone, it will help you keep pace. |
| G．If you walk a little further every day, your walking stamina gradually improves. |
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Most of the time, your brain is the boss of your muscles—directing how you hit a ball, play the piano, or open a cereal box.
In a 2016 National Institute on Aging study, people who ran on a treadmill for 45 minutes three days a week boosted their levels of brain—derived neurotrophic(神经营养的)factor, a chemical that acts like fertilizer for new brain cells.
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| B．Tips have been offered as to how to do exercise. |
| C．After four months of workouts, their scores improved on a memory test. |
| D．Besides, studies also suggest that dying cells and brain wastes can be cleared with enough exercise on a regular basis. |
| E．But when it comes to growing new brain cells, more and more research shows that when you exercise, your muscles take charge. |
| F．Again, a little goes a long way. |
