1 . When Tony took up running as a hobby he was 42 years old. Now 42 years later he’s a national champion and a world record holder.

He never imagined at the age of 84 this is where he’d be, but then he doesn’t meet many people in their 80s who are out training four times a week.

“I can see it’s a bit unusual, yes. But it’s been my life,” he told the reporter. The retired officer runs at a track near his home in Leeds.

At an event in Italy last month he set a world record in the 80 metres hurdles（跨栏）with a time of under 17 seconds. But he sees no reason to slow down and his ambition（雄心）is still to be competing when he passes a hundred.

“I probably won’t be doing a crouch start（蹲式起跑）, but it’s only 16 years away,” he joked. Like anyone his age, he’s had health problems. He’s had a string of severe heart attacks, but doctors have told him as long as it makes him feel good, he should carry on running.

“I can’t let my heart get in the way of my training. When I am sprinting I have to give it my absolute all. My heart is the last thing on my mind. ” he said.

He trains every other day, dances and plays hockey and he recently cuts down on alcohol （酒精）and chocolate. He said “ I’ve heard alcohol can lead to dementia and I don’t want that. I’ve cut down to one glass of wine every other day. I now have to stay as fit as I can be to keep up my lifestyle.”

Tony’s next birthday is next September. And the first thing he wants to do is become the world’s fastest 85-year-old.

1. What will Tony do after the competition in Italy?

A．He decides to slow down.

B．He decides to retire as an officer.

C．He plans on running until he’s 100.

D．He plans to compete in the 100 metres hurdles.

2. What do the doctors suggest to Tony?

A．Continuing to run if he feels good.

B．Stopping running to treat his heart disease.

C．Trying to run as fast as he can.

D．Cutting down on alcohol and chocolate.

3. Which of the following best describes Tony?

A．Imaginative.

B．Positive.

C．Caring.

D．Helpful.

4. What’s the best title of the text?

A．The Fastest Man in the World.

B．The World’s Fastest 100-year-old.

C．A National Champion and a World Record Holder.

D．Granddad Crowned Fastest 84-year-old in the World.

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Kip Keno, an untrained Randi tribesman, was already 28 years old,     1     he made his second Olympic appearance at the 1968 Mexico City Games. Suffering from violent stomach     2     (cause) by a gall bladder infection, Keno entered the 10,000 m. He was running with the leaders when, with two     3    (circle) to go, he doubled up with pain and fell onto the field. He jumped back up and finished the race,     4     he was canceled qualification for leaving the track.

Four days later, he earned a silver medal in the 5,000 m,     5     (leave) behind Mohamed Gammon of Tunisia by narrowly a metre. In the 1,500 m, Keno tried to defeat the finishing kick of the favourite, Jim Ryan, by building up a huge lead. His strategy worked and he     6     (win) by 20 m, the     7    (large) advantage of victory in the history of the event.

In 1972, Keno entered the steeplechase (障碍赛) even though he had little experience in     8    event. Still, he was able     9    ( defeat) teammate Ben Jericho and won another gold medal. Six days after this victory, he added a silver medal in the 1,500 m, winning a good medal.

Keno and his wife, Phyllis,    10     (eventual) established a children's home and school for orphaned and abandoned children.

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According to a study published in the UK recently, those who like jogging and do this kind of exercise     1     (regular) for at least one hour a week have very high chances to live a longer life. The study's Danish researchers convinced     2     (convince) that choosing this kind of physical activity can bring us a priceless reward,     3     is 5 to 6more years of life! Moreover, to achieve better results, the researchers suggest     4     (limit) yourself to gentle jogging rather than fast-pace and tiring distance running. The scientists found that jogging     5     (benefit) are maximized when done at an average or even slow-pace exercising, and just one or two hours of jogging     6     week can be enough for you to achieve success, regardless     7    your age or health condition.

The scientists analyzed the data on about 20,000 people     8     (age) between 20 and 93, collected for over 35 years by the Copenhagen City Heart Study. According Dr. Peter Schnohr, the     9     (lead) researcher, it was found that jogging is associated with as much as a 44 percent     10     (low) risk of death. The life expectancy increase in men is as much as 6.2 years, and for women it is as much as 5.6 years.

4 . Reasons to Love Sports

There are some truly inspiring stories every day in the world of athletics. All of the followings are parts of reasons for people to love sports.     1    

An Optimistic Attitude Towards Life

While Chris Moulding was receiving treatment for cancer, he saw an Ironman race on TV. At that moment, he told himself that he would compete once chemo(化疗) was over. Twelve marathons and several half-Ironmans later, he successfully completed a full Ironman race.     2     , motivated by the idea of being a healthy role model for the kids. Besides, he hopes to prove to cancer survivors everywhere that anything is possible.

Keeping on Running and Sharing Your Stories .    3    , RunKeeper shows a powerful way that technology can create a better social community. Anyone that has set an alarm for an A. M. workout knows that it seems impossible to get up and go. Enter RunKeeper, which maps your route and tracks your progress.     4     , and as a result, it keeps you motivated from sofa, to 5 km, or maybe just a faster mile.

Solving Problems

With a family history of Alzheimefs(老年痴呆症), Boston local Carrie Allen wants to be a young female who appeals to the concern on this disease. Her surprising tool? Cleats(防滑钉鞋). She brought a women football league, which is in its 10th year of raising money and awareness of Alzheimer's research across the country, to her city. Last year, a team called Blondes was technically the winner in Carrie's league.     5    , as the ladies raised a lot of money for it.

A．He continues to live an impressively active life

B．You may worry that your privacy will be invaded

C．While it seems like phones make us disconnected

D．But the Alzheimer's Association clearly came out on top

E．Read stories and get your sneakers ready to do sports together

F．Though it took efforts to get into the habit of doing sports every day

G．Besides, the app offers a built-in social community for other master runners

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Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled mobile phones donated by the public.

Olympic host cities have     1     (tradition) obtained the metal from mining firms. But Japan,     2     lacks its own mineral resources, is keen on taking the theme of a sustainable future a step     3     (far).

“A project which allows the people of Japan     4     (participate) in creating the medals is really good, and helps raise the environmental awareness of our citizens,” said Tokyo 2020 sports     5     (direct) Koji Murofushi. “    6     the resources of our earth are limited, we need to recycle more and avoid waste. This program is setting an example ”

Collection boxes have been placed in local offices and telecom stores and they will remain there until the metal required     7     (collect).

Members of the organizing committee put forward the idea    8     government officials and companies earlier this year and won their support.

As a result, the medals hanging around Olympic winners’ necks will carry even more meaning than usual. People’s personal memories, once     9     (store) in their smartphones and other handheld devices, will take the round shape of an Olympic medal, one of the most precious     10     (prize) in sport.