1 . The greatest sports moments often have a wonderful flow state behind the victories or performances. Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration
It was a
Facing the desperate situation, I could
5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly
Despite a small game, it inspired me a lot. Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can
A.limits | B.decreases | C.heightens | D.changes |
A.tough | B.competitive | C.crazy | D.close |
A.lose | B.win | C.tie | D.restart |
A.adjustments | B.reservations | C.efforts | D.mistakes |
A.call | B.make | C.leave | D.take |
A.defense | B.attack | C.celebration | D.relief |
A.figured | B.tried | C.pointed | D.stuck |
A.Sighing | B.Breathing | C.Regretting | D.Struggling |
A.attention | B.interest | C.insight | D.appreciation |
A.confused | B.desperate | C.exhausted | D.uneasy |
A.right | B.impossible | C.opposite | D.previous |
A.swollen | B.bright | C.sharp | D.bloodshot |
A.wild | B.silent | C.mad | D.deaf |
A.Going against | B.Cutting off | C.Holding to | D.Recovering from |
A.wonder | B.determine | C.predict | D.consider |
2 . Photographers from China were among the top prize winners at the 14th Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, in London.
Chinese photographers featured significantly and won
The official awards news release described their picture as “a
The image was
Hanwen, one of the two Chinese winners, says, “I think this photo shows how
“The
A.diplomas | B.fortunes | C.titles | D.prizes |
A.effect | B.motivation | C.success | D.enthusiasm |
A.imagination | B.image | C.exploration | D.reflection |
A.fascinating | B.terrifying | C.puzzling | D.disturbing |
A.colors | B.shapes | C.structures | D.sizes |
A.temperature | B.darkness | C.coldness | D.cloud |
A.presented | B.stored | C.highlighted | D.introduced |
A.created | B.predicted | C.tracked | D.observed |
A.processing | B.analyzing | C.designing | D.appreciating |
A.quiet | B.beautiful | C.distant | D.mysterious |
A.demand | B.persuade | C.allow | D.attract |
A.atmosphere | B.environment | C.universe | D.earth |
A.standard | B.intention | C.desire | D.application |
A.enjoyed | B.challenged | C.treated | D.devoted |
A.slight | B.ordinary | C.familiar | D.temporary |
3 . Courtney Rich is a mother of two, whose journey through the Big Cottonwood Marathon was a familiar marathoner’s battle. Her
Then, from the sidelines
As Avery
The onlookers
As they approached the finish line, the crowd’s applause grew louder, and Avery’s mother’s tiredness began to
A.independance | B.courage | C.image | D.attraction |
A.assistant | B.principle | C.determination | D.reputation |
A.escaped | B.stretched | C.returned | D.emerged |
A.disappointedly | B.instantly | C.regretfully | D.proudly |
A.relieved | B.amused | C.worn | D.excited |
A.reached | B.congratulated | C.challenged | D.moved |
A.limited | B.significant | C.responsible | D.complicated |
A.meant | B.missed | C.differed | D.repeated |
A.chose | B.comforted | C.recognized | D.cheered |
A.search | B.display | C.demand | D.condition |
A.realize | B.predict | C.hope | D.explain |
A.treat | B.visit | C.help | D.respect |
A.practice | B.explore | C.match | D.provide |
A.take over | B.flood in | C.die away | D.blow up |
A.victorious | B.similar | C.painful | D.plain |
4 . When handball was introduced to Sri Lankan schools in 2010, I wanted to bring it to my school in a remote village. This became a(n)
40 students aged between 13 and 19
Heshan Pradeep, an alumnus (校友) and member of the Air Force handball team, volunteered to
The
A.appealing | B.challenging | C.confusing | D.amusing |
A.regardless of | B.in relation to | C.other than | D.in terms of |
A.leaving | B.assuming | C.offering | D.creating |
A.determined | B.resistant | C.forbidden | D.grateful |
A.woke up | B.grew up | C.sped up | D.signed up |
A.allow | B.encourage | C.convince | D.force |
A.Ultimately | B.Occasionally | C.Similarly | D.Unfortunately |
A.protect | B.contact | C.coach | D.assess |
A.prospects | B.appliances | C.qualifications | D.facilities |
A.ended | B.continued | C.changed | D.functioned |
A.passionate about | B.particular about | C.embarrassed about | D.objective about |
A.debate | B.compete | C.associate | D.cooperate |
A.watched | B.hosted | C.reached | D.predicted |
A.stop | B.free | C.separate | D.excuse |
A.motivation | B.tendency | C.innovation | D.victory |
5 . Without three key players, including the former captain, how did 55-year-old Jenny Lang Ping and her girls spent the 20 days before winning against Japan with 3-1? Getting the world title at the 2015 FIVB Women’s World Cup is
Facing this, Jenny Lang Ping, who is called “Iron Hammer”, never
A.possible | B.unbelievable | C.confusing | D.unique |
A.mean | B.explain | C.admire | D.master |
A.honour | B.source | C.medal | D.glory |
A.place | B.number | C.detail | D.arrangement |
A.worked out | B.lost heart | C.checked out | D.gave up |
A.sweating | B.tracking | C.increasing | D.encouraging |
A.challenge | B.survival | C.match | D.tour |
A.success | B.fitness | C.failure | D.strategy |
A.narrowed | B.gathered | C.showed | D.focused |
A.short | B.flat | C.slim | D.far |
A.flight | B.end | C.fight | D.solution |
A.Below | B.Behind | C.Between | D.Beside |
A.gracefully | B.alone | C.bravely | D.still |
A.stress | B.agreement | C.determination | D.legend |
A.made | B.played | C.decided | D.realized |
6 . Exercise and healthy eating go together to produce a healthy lifestyle! Many of us have internal (内心的)
The good news is that any exercise helps increase our
Please take the time to add
Try to
A.dreams | B.excuses | C.plans | D.regrets |
A.thankful | B.anxious | C.ready | D.sorry |
A.beach | B.gym | C.school | D.hospital |
A.confidence | B.courage | C.wealth | D.fitness |
A.inactive | B.humorous | C.impressive | D.powerful |
A.idea | B.skill | C.habit | D.hobby |
A.admiration | B.excitement | C.movement | D.achievement |
A.excellent | B.suitable | C.responsible | D.graceful |
A.Focus | B.Explore | C.Start | D.Contact |
A.extra | B.strange | C.serious | D.positive |
A.come up | B.work out | C.break out | D.call off |
A.parts | B.facts | C.causes | D.kinds |
A.efforts | B.sense | C.troubles | D.money |
A.change | B.explain | C.track | D.guide |
A.injure | B.control | C.affect | D.improve |
7 . My mother turned ninety. I knew I needed to find a senior
I called a nearby center, “Do you have aerobics (有氧运动) classes
When I came into the room, a woman
I
A.leisure | B.fitness | C.community | D.learning |
A.change | B.remember | C.wait | D.enjoy |
A.routine | B.aim | C.challenge | D.plan |
A.attached | B.familiar | C.appropriate | D.vital |
A.comforted | B.invited | C.promised | D.welcomed |
A.sure | B.disappointed | C.anxious | D.hopeful |
A.make up for | B.look down on | C.get down to | D.keep up with |
A.greeted | B.recognized | C.helped | D.introduced |
A.relax | B.stretch | C.strengthen | D.use |
A.improvement | B.agreement | C.interpretation | D.conclusion |
A.Fortunately | B.Consequently | C.Naturally | D.Surprisingly |
A.problem | B.contribution | C.standard | D.focus |
A.lonely | B.absent | C.unhappy | D.tired |
A.fail | B.manage | C.attempt | D.continue |
A.backgrounds | B.connections | C.skills | D.duties |
8 . In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves to achieve a new personal best. Aiming to
Before his coach could
In today’s
A.play | B.beat | C.check | D.measure |
A.failed | B.warned | C.dragged | D.raised |
A.rest | B.win | C.leave | D.finish |
A.Relieved | B.Exhausted | C.Concerned | D.Disappointed |
A.luck | B.effort | C.passion | D.respect |
A.rapid | B.relaxed | C.unsteady | D.impatient |
A.Normally | B.Eventually | C.Unbelievably | D.Unfortunately |
A.gave out | B.broke up | C.fell down | D.slowed down |
A.guide | B.reach | C.serve | D.blame |
A.refused | B.hesitated | C.regretted | D.pretended |
A.in his hand | B.out of breath | C.on his feet | D.out of danger |
A.direction | B.support | C.courage | D.comfort |
A.assistant | B.teammate | C.follower | D.opponent |
A.diverse | B.well-developed | C.competitive | D.ever-changing |
A.urgent | B.common | C.confusing | D.inspiring |
9 . 78-year-old Nora Langdon has become an inspiration to people of all ages. She
At 65, Langdon was determined to live a
“On the first day I started, I told myself that I’d give up because it was too
After joining the gym and watching her trainer prepare for a powerlifting meet, she
Langdon has
Langdon wants others to know that with
A.assigns | B.wastes | C.spends | D.kills |
A.relaxed | B.comfortable | C.colorful | D.healthy |
A.breath | B.train | C.sight | D.attention |
A.consult | B.change | C.judge | D.accept |
A.dangerous | B.much | C.valueless | D.little |
A.voice | B.partner | C.doctor | D.husband |
A.admired | B.organized | C.attended | D.assessed |
A.suddenly | B.eventually | C.immediately | D.constantly |
A.jogging | B.running | C.swimming | D.lifting |
A.checked | B.examined | C.set | D.searched |
A.shifting | B.strengthening | C.submitting | D.suspending |
A.goal | B.motion | C.task | D.priority |
A.encouragement | B.comparison | C.motivation | D.dignity |
A.trouble | B.shape | C.routine | D.panic |
A.born | B.willing | C.determined | D.dying |