4 . A video of Tommy Carroll skating near his home has been viewed millions of times around the globe, gaining him fame as a skateboarder. He can’t see, but he can pull off some of the most incredible _______ on his skateboard without showing any _______. “I think everybody should know that everything happens for a reason and that there’s always a way to _______ an obstacle if you really want it enough”. Carroll said in the video.

Carroll, was born with the retinal (视网膜) cancer and lost his _______when he was two years old. He _______ to skateboard at the age of ten and has been on the board ever since. In the video, he explains how he uses sound to _______, listening for what’s around him and gaining a sense of his surroundings through his ears.

“I am always constantly using the sound of my wheels to _______ if there’s anything in my way and get my sense of _______ ,” he says. Carroll used to get lots’ of doubts from ‘his classmates about his _______for mastering’ the sports. “There were people who ________ me. ” Carroll smiled, adding, “They considered it no way, taking it for granted that people like me, can’t skateboard. But I just ________ them. ”

Though courageous, Carroll learns to be ________. When he skateboards in the new location, he gradually ________ himself with the surroundings. After a number of rides he then starts trying tricks. “Falling is as ________ as the sport itself. ” he said, “I have proved peers ________.”

5 . If you hope to improve your health, exercise is obviously a good way. But do you know that it has great effects on the mind too? We often pay little attention to the great mental benefits that exercising regularly can have. It will allow you to stay active and healthy for a long time, allowing you to have both the physical and mental (身心的) benefits.    1    

Improve your mood (心情) . Exercise is just what you need if you’re looking for some positive feelings. It is possible that you have experienced a happy time after exercise. While you are exercising, “happiness hormones (荷尔蒙)” are released.     2    

Reduce stress. If you’re feeling stressed, this feeling will disappear after exercise.    3    Because it helps reduce the level of the “stress hormone” which leaves you feeling tired and stressed.

    4    If you take regular exercise, you’ll find the results last longer too. So over time, you’ll have a higher ability to stay focused while completing tasks if you exercise regularly.

Improve your memory. According to a study by the University of British Columbia, regular exercise increases the size of the hippocampus (a part of the brain).    5    

So, it is clear to see that there are many different benefits regular exercise can have. With these benefits for the mind, there now shouldn’t be any excuse not to start and lead an active, balanced life.

7 . Nowadays, Tai Chi has already spread throughout the world and is practiced by millions of people. It’s a major division of Chinese martial art.     1     It involves slow movements with a focus on breathing and on what your body is doing in that moment. There are four reasons to try Tai Chi.

▲It’s easy on the body.

Tai chi is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. It is low-impact, meaning there is minimal risk of damage to your joints.     2     It’s an exercise that can be easily adapted for less able people, including those in wheelchairs.

▲Falls could be prevented.

A 2019 review of studies suggested that Tai Chi might reduce the risk of falls in older people.     3     It also improves flexibility and spatial awareness.

▲     4    

Tai Chi may boost brain power. Studies have found that regular Tai Chi can improve cognitive functioning in older people with dementia(痴呆)and without. Given that it’s considered safe and suitable for the elderly, this is a definite win. It also has the feel-good factor. A reduction in stress and anxiety, and increased confidence, are other mental health benefits of Tai Chi, according to research, though further research is needed.

▲You can do it at home.

Classes are useful not just for teaching the movements but also for meeting like-minded people.     5     You’re bound to find one that matches your fitness level and exercise preferences.

10 . Marcus is a handsome and athletic kid. He plays tennis and _________ the state tournament every year. Marcus’s neighbor, Conrad, is also _________ to compete, but he has rheumatoid arthritis (类风湿性关节炎). Although it pains him just to walk, he _________ painful days at school walking to the sports field. He loves watching his school compete so he doesn’t _________ a game.

Marcus has known Conrad since primary school. They’ve always been _________. He sees Conrad in pain and his _________ at not being able to play sports. So, every day alter school, Marcus _________ his classmates to go to Conrad’s for a moment of discussion about the game competition. The discussion is as _________ as a real high school game, which makes Conrad forget the hurt.

Finally, the doctors found a new _________ to reduce the pain. Conrad walks without much pain, and then begins running, but he still has to learn the __________ of running. After a childhood of walking carefully and taking __________ steps, Conrad has to train his walking like a kid again and stay in shape. He pushes himself every day，building his lungs and doing leg lifts repeatedly for his leg __________. He knows what pain feels like, but running for Conrad is no longer __________.

To Conrad’s delight, he gets a chance to join the cross country team. Conrad doesn’t win, not once, but Marcus is there, __________ for him who always finishes in the middle of the competitors, breathing in wind and waving his hands __________.