1 . A woman who lost one leg in a traffic accident is seeking to break a world record by completing 102 marathon-length runs in 102 days. A marathon is a race that goes 42 kilometers.
Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lives in the Western American state of Arizona, set her goal last month. And every day since then, she has been running the distance of a marathon. Most of the time, she runs on roads and trails near her home. Sometimes she completes her runs on a running machine. If she keeps successfully completing marathon-length runs every day, she would reach her goal three months later. She would then hold the world record for completing 102 back-to-back marathon runs.
The current world record of 101 marathons was set on April 10 by British runner Kate Jayden. The 35-year-old Jayden does not have a disability.
Hunt-Broersma said that until five years ago, she was not very active. But then she looked into running and decided to give it a try. The sport ended up being quite costly. Currently, she runs on a prosthetic (假体的) leg made out of a strong, light material known as carbon fiber. The carbon fiber blade she uses, which is designed specifically for running, costs about$10,000.But Hunt-Broersma says her investment (投资) has been well worth it.
One of her recent runs was the world-famous Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. She finished that race, held on April 18, with a time of 5 hours and 5 minutes.
Hunt-Broersma’s main support team is her husband and their two young children. She is posting her progress online and has also gained a large social media following. As she nears the end of her goal, Hunt-Broersma is hoping to inspire a dream in others, regardless of (不管) their own physical limitations. She tells people, “You’re stronger than you think-and you’re capable of so much more.”
1. What is Hunt-Broersma’s goal mentioned in the text?A.To make her body stronger. | B.To show off her great power. |
C.To set a new world record. | D.To prove she can live a normal life. |
A.Trying hard to earn money for her game. | B.Training strictly for a famous marathon race. |
C.Running together with a British marathon runner. | D.Running 42 kilometers either indoors or outdoors. |
A.Caring. | B.Determined. | C.Responsible. | D.Intelligent. |
A.Encouraging others to achieve their goals. | B.Having more people run the marathon race. |
C.Drawing more attention to the disabled. | D.Getting more people into her support team. |
1. What does the man think when the woman says she is not going?
A.She doesn’t like football. | B.She has no money left. | C.She isn’t feeling well. |
A.Watch the game on television. | B.Attend the game. | C.Find someone to sing with. |
A.Photographing the sports ground. |
B.Watching the ball. |
C.People’s excitement. |
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Only 950 people attended the opening ceremony. Attendees
1. Who won the tennis championships?
A.A Philippine guy and a Philippine girl. |
B.A Philippine guy and a Chinese girl. |
C.A Chinese guy and a Philippine girl. |
A.Tennis. | B.Basketball. | C.Football. |
A.Tennis. | B.Basketball. | C.Football. |
A.Playing hockey. | B.Playing tennis. | C.Swimming. |
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A.surprise | B.arrangement | C.problem | D.settlement |
A.unexpected | B.difficult | C.other | D.same |
A.breathed | B.yawned | C.coughed | D.laughed |
A.uncertain | B.polite | C.firm | D.soft |
A.perfect | B.rewarding | C.promising | D.light |
A.whistle | B.scene | C.warning | D.gesture |
A.match | B.spot | C.room | D.stage |
A.excuse | B.save | C.spare | D.keep |
A.alive | B.hesitant | C.lost | D.angry |
A.flew | B.struggled | C.climbed | D.marched |
A.fault | B.turn | C.challenge | D.dream |
A.found | B.praised | C.watched | D.surrounded |
A.interview | B.relationship | C.celebration | D.separation |
A.time | B.enthusiasm | C.wisdom | D.energy |
A.held out | B.put out | C.gave out | D.set out |
A.Losing weight. | B.Going to a gym. | C.Repairing machines. |
1. What do we know about the woman?
A.She is slimmer than last year. |
B.She is slightly fatter than last year. |
C.She likes the red dress very much. |
A.Every day. | B.Every two days. | C.Every week. |
1. What’s the woman doing for the sports meet?
A.Making a timetable for the events. |
B.Making a standard for the events. |
C.Writing a report about the athletes. |
A.The long distance race. | B.Throwing events. | C.Jumping events. |
A.Only the 100-meter race. | B.Some events. | C.None. |
A.It is more exciting than any other event. |
B.It takes place at 6:00 p.m. |
C.It demands less energy. |
1. How many teams took part in the 200-meter freestyle?
A.5. | B.8. | C.10. |
A.The headmaster. | B.A teacher. | C.A swimmer. |
A.He couldn’t save the girl. |
B.He dived into the pool a little late. |
C.He didn’t get the first place. |
A.He was a little nervous when he got up. |
B.He jumped into the pool too early. |
C.He scored 53 points for his team. |
1. When is the club open?
A.From 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
B.From 6:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. |
C.From 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
A.A small gym and one swimming pool. |
B.A large gym and two swimming pools. |
C.Only a gym with the latest equipment. |
A.Swim for 25 minutes at night. |
B.Try diving in the 15-metre pool. |
C.Relax in the steam room before swimming. |
A.By making a phone call. |
B.By applying on the Internet. |
C.By working in the club themselves. |