2 . In 2016, 60-year-old Marshall Reeves got onto his bike in California. He _________ the Race Across America, a 3000-mile _________ than runs from coast to coast.
The _________ was to cross the finish line in Maryland in two weeks. It had _________ him twice. But he didn’t give up. For his third _________, Reeves had a new source of _________; He was racing with 3000 Miles to a Cure, which raises money for brain cancer research.
The race is one of the most _________ in the world. Only about half the competitors are able to finish it. _________ other long-distance bike races, it is continuous—once the clock starts in California, it doesn’t stop until Maryland. Therefore, racers have to meet the _________ time cutoffs（截止点）, otherwise it is impossible for them to __________ it.
Racers are typically __________ by a small crew in cars, whose job is to keep the racers not only physically fit, but also mentally __________. In the early days of the race,when Reeves had time to stop at a hotel, he would be __________ to a full-body massage（按摩）and a good night’s sleep. But after three days, rest was a luxury（奢侈品）as he needed to __________ for over 20 hours a day to achieve his goal.
After crossing the two points where his previous attempts had __________, Reeves entered an unknown area. With just 25 miles left, Reeves __________ to stay awake, just catching quick naps. __________, he successfully crossed the finish line in 12 days, 13 hours and 52 minutes.
This year, Reeves will __________ across America again. But this time it’s a little __________ —as a road director, he returned the __________ for his crew’s hard work.
1. | A．sponsored | B．canceled | C．began | D．delayed |
2. | A．way | B．journey | C．road | D．voyage |
3. | A．goal | B．point | C．order | D．rule |
4. | A．defeated | B．interrupted | C．prevented | D．blocked |
5. | A．idea | B．exam | C．desire | D．attempt |
6. | A．strength | B．motivation | C．method | D．experiment |
7. | A．rewarding | B．exciting | C．challenging | D．disappointing |
8. | A．As to | B．Except for | C．Unlike | D．Beyond |
9. | A．suitable | B．flexible | C．spare | D．strict |
10. | A．make | B．get | C．practice | D．enjoy |
11. | A．controlled | B．followed | C．directed | D．encouraged |
12. | A．determined | B．patient | C．delighted | D．cautious |
13. | A．shown | B．returned | C．treated | D．delivered |
14. 15. | A．paused | B．completed | C．disturbed | D．ended |
16. | A．preferred | B．struggled | C．offered | D．expected |
17. | A．Obviously | B．Generally | C．Eventually | D．Hopefully |
18. | A．set out | B．call off | C．come on | D．give up |
19. | A．tough | B．comfortable | C．normal | D．different |
20. | A．honor | B．favour | C．respect | D．praise |
