I love the idea of a marathon race with just simply having a beginning point and an end goal. But what I love more about it is all about the
Before I found my appreciation of running,
It was during late summer that I
If I hadn’t decided to get ready and just go for it, I would have never known what running
I hope you find your own marathon and
A.journey | B.eagerness | C.invitation | D.admission |
A.proudly | B.roughly | C.academically | D.honestly |
A.duty | B.tendency | C.permission | D.request |
A.challenged | B.comforted | C.treated | D.exposed |
A.agreed | B.learned | C.decided | D.needed |
A.energy | B.order | C.ability | D.chance |
A.deepened | B.remained | C.failed | D.broke |
A.confident | B.aware | C.careful | D.free |
A.odd | B.different | C.smart | D.generous |
A.admired | B.influenced | C.beat | D.forgave |
A.stated | B.attracted | C.impressed | D.had |
A.plain | B.great | C.special | D.tough |
A.in | B.after | C.for | D.under |
A.looks up to | B.boils down to | C.rolls down to | D.adds up to |
A.introduce | B.examine | C.experience | D.determine |
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“What are we going to do with that pingpong table?” Bob asked me.
“The two of us will
Bob looked
I lost every game and I told myself that it didn’t
We generally played five games. I
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A.sell | B.play | C.share | D.donate |
A.doubtful | B.frightened | C.ashamed | D.careful |
A.happen | B.change | C.remain | D.matter |
A.courage | B.honour | C.exercise | D.hobby |
A.hated | B.avoided | C.missed | D.imagined |
A.suggested | B.demanded | C.required | D.insisted |
A.meant | B.helped | C.finished | D.lasted |
A.fantasy | B.anxiety | C.memory | D.highlight |
A.similarly | B.immediately | C.usually | D.gradually |
A.scores | B.emotions | C.defeats | D.conflicts |
A.better | B.faster | C.stronger | D.worse |
A.turned | B.added | C.linked | D.dropped |
A.marched into | B.got through | C.passed by | D.came across |
A.promised | B.persuaded | C.warned | D.taught |
A.reason | B.key | C.goal | D.dream |
A.partnership | B.stage | C.amount | D.chance |
A.enjoy | B.regret | C.deserve | D.receive |
A.above all | B.as usual | C.after all | D.at least |
A.kindness | B.happiness | C.friendliness | D.business |
A.period | B.education | C.relationship | D.schedule |
【推荐2】I started training in tae kwon do (跆拳道) by accident. But in the first class, I learned something exciting—how to
At every rank, I found something
One day, I showed up to class and students were
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They told me that board breaking was more a mental
I focused on the
A.put up with | B.come up with | C.get away from | D.look forward to |
A.impossible | B.unnecessary | C.inspiring | D.important |
A.referred to | B.consisted of | C.turned into | D.depended on |
A.painting | B.breaking | C.measuring | D.designing |
A.anger | B.satisfaction | C.astonishment | D.sympathy |
A.try | B.ask | C.escape | D.deliver |
A.neighbors | B.students | C.colleagues | D.instructors |
A.directly | B.finally | C.secretly | D.naturally |
A.disease | B.habit | C.state | D.challenge |
A.fix | B.kick | C.pull | D.bite |
A.different | B.secure | C.terrible | D.ready |
A.mind | B.reply | C.dream | D.case |
A.common | B.similar | C.familiar | D.positive |
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A.interesting | B.frightening | C.confusing | D.convincing |
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A.visions | B.advantages | C.hopes | D.explanations |
A.restore | B.mark | C.hide | D.maintain |
A.responsibility | B.negativity | C.reputation | D.debt |
A.walk | B.cycle | C.swim | D.run |
A.counting | B.celebration | C.training | D.race |
A.covered | B.cleaned | C.offered | D.filled |
A.devices | B.routes | C.breaks | D.tests |
A.concern | B.goal | C.request | D.knowledge |
A.difficult | B.convenient | C.urgent | D.dangerous |
A.annoyed | B.escaped | C.motivated | D.touched |
A.rose to | B.looked for | C.objected to | D.beat off |
A.overwhelmed | B.confident | C.uncomfortable | D.refreshed |
A.record | B.example | C.date | D.pace |
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A.Social | B.Sign | C.Science | D.Standard |
A.line | B.button | C.machine | D.number |
A.proved | B.reflected | C.explained | D.complained |
A.offered | B.possessed | C.needed | D.carried |
A.ear | B.hand | C.mind | D.arm |
A.fell | B.settled | C.calmed | D.bent |
A.gently | B.proudly | C.bravely | D.fiercely |
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A.review | B.guess | C.create | D.spell |
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A.sightless | B.wealthy | C.nervous | D.successful |
A.impatience | B.shyness | C.confusion | D.kindness |
A.refer to | B.rely on | C.speak to | D.call on |
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A.related | B.addicted | C.devoted | D.used |
A.to | B.for | C.about | D.in |
A.make the best of | B.run out of | C.keep track of | D.give way to |
A.reserve | B.reject | C.reduce | D.replace |
A.design | B.invent | C.harvest | D.create |
A.stop | B.return | C.appear | D.continue |
A.improved | B.shaken | C.recognized | D.cleared |
A.frequently | B.rapidly | C.gradually | D.definitely |
A.concern | B.factor | C.mission | D.principle |
A.conducted | B.listed | C.pursued | D.defined |
A.irregular | B.increasing | C.mild | D.average |
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A.upset | B.sure | C.nervous | D.anxious |
A.outgoing | B.confident | C.shy | D.calm |
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