1 . I thought my life was over when I found I was in an airless hospital room and my spine (脊柱) was broken after a(n) ______.I couldn’t believe I wouldn’t become a famous ______ and took it out on those around me.

After four months, I learned how ______ it was to get around in a wheelchair but I was too ______ to ask for help. But I gradually realized it would keep me away from people and experiences I ______. So when my high school coach, Bob, asked me to coach the girls’ volleyball team, I ______. Also encouraged by him, I competed in wheelchair sports,______ nineteen international wheelchair marathons and ______ for Canada in the 1984 Olympics.

Shortly after the Olympics, I ______, dislocating my shoulders. That injury was a wake-up call, and I tried to ______ my life without being an athlete. I knew I wanted to travel and do something ______. So the Man in Motion Tour, aiming to raise awareness of the potential of people with ______ , was born. It was a big ______. We had hoped to raise $ l million. But the total was a(n)______$ 24 million, provided to spinal cord injury research and wheelchair sports programs. Looking back, I realize that accident began a journey to accomplishments beyond my dream. My life was ______ over...it had actually just begun.

2 . Richard is a boy who is positive towards life. He is interested in doing sports and takes a(n) ___________ part in a lot of ___________ such as soccer, boxing, skiing and badminton. He is always against ___________ in sports and tries to avoid errors in matches. As a result, he is ___________ to be an excellent athlete and ___________ all kinds of sports. Doing gymnastics in the ___________ is his favorite. To build up ___________, he jogs in the stadium every day. In his mind, _________ makes him relaxed and ___________. Sweating during the jog gives him an enjoyable feeling. Besides, in order to have a slim shape, he keeps a ____________ diet.

Once he signed up for a marathon ____________ in his city. During the competition, he fell down on the track and his left leg was injured. The audience, as well as his captain, thought he would end in ____________. However, though under stress, he didn’t ____________ but ran as hard as he could to ____________ for his team. The spiritual strength he showed made him unique. Finally, not only did he become the champion and win the medal as well as the honor for his team, but also he won the ____________ of the citizens.

3 . My sister Diana is a runner. She used to be a pretty good sprinter(短跑运动员), but one day, all of that changed because of a _________ she made.

She went to _________ early in the morning. After she took off her shoes, she realized she had left her running shoes home, which are _________ because they’re small, light and have spikes(钉) on the bottom.

When her coach found out the fact, he got _________, so he ordered her to run around the track as a punishment. Off she went. Soon, she was running _________ other students who were on the long-distance practice runs.

The runners were moving _________. It surprised the long-distance coach to see that this girl could keep up. He walked up to the sprinting coach to _________ about the girl. The two coaches were even more amazed to see that as the group of runners were coming around the final corner, my sister was in the _________! Another girl was close to my sister for a while, _________ because of her sprinting ability, my sister seemed to just pull away from that girl.

It was her __________ time to run a long-distance race and she came first! The two coaches went to my sister to congratulate her on her __________ job. They were much more shocked when they looked down and realized Diana wasn’t __________ any shoes!

“You told me to run and I thought you meant right away, so I __________ and started,” she explained.

“I can’t believe how comfortable it is to run without my __________ filled inside those little sprinting shoes.”

From that moment on, Diana’s sprinting days __________. She’s a natural long-distance runner. She works hard and hopes that she can go to the Olympics one day.

4 . Games and sports teach people a lot of useful skills, as well as helping them to ____ fit and healthy.

Lots of people love team sports. They enjoy being a member of a team so they have the chance to ____ the matches and events. They also enjoy sharing the ____, or failure, with others. While playing, people have to ____ each other, otherwise they can never win. At the same time, it is important to respect rules, because no game will work ____ everyone plays according to them. Team games also teach you that ____ is not the end of the world. You will always have another opportunity (机会) and you will be more successful against your competitors next time.

_____, there are many people who just don’t like team sports. They have to find other ______ to exercise. Perhaps they had a bad ____ with a kind of sport when they were younger. Maybe they feel embarrassed (尴尬的) because they think they’re not very ____ at a sport. They worry about disappointing (使失望) the rest of the team if they ____ badly. Team sports are ______ about competitions, and for some people, this is too ____. So individual (个人的) activities are more suitable for them. ____, during the COVID-19, many people exercise in their houses by following work-out (锻炼) videos posted online. Hundreds of free workouts are produced online every day, so you can have your own personal ____ without leaving your own house.

Whether team sports or individual activities, always lead positive lives!

5 . Living a healthy life is essential for a happy and fulfilling life. It is important to adopt ______habits that contribute to our physical and mental well-being.

Eating a______and balanced diet is the first step towards maintaining good health. This means including a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in our daily meals.

Regular exercise is______important for our overall health. Whether it’s jogging, swimming, or practicing yoga, finding an activity that we enjoy can make exercise more ______. Not only does exercise help in maintaining a healthy weight, but it also boosts our ______and lowers the risk of various diseases.

In addition to a healthy______and regular exercise, it is crucial to get enough sleep. A lack of sleep can have negative effects on our______, concentration, and immune system. Aim for around 7-8 hours of sleep every night to feel refreshed and______every day.

To maintain our mental well-being, it is also important to engage in activities that______ stress. This could be practicing meditation, ______a hobby, or spending quality time with loved ones. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health.

Lastly, it is important to______bad habits that can negatively impact our health. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and excessive______intake are all examples of habits that should be avoided. These habits can increase the risk of various health issues and gradually lead to health______.

In conclusion, living a healthy life requires a______of healthy diets, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, stress management, and avoiding harmful habits. By adopting these habits and making them a part of our daily______, we can improve our overall health and well-being.

6 . “The popularity of baduanjin among young people is increasing, _________ since people spent so much time at home during COVID-19,” says 28-year-old Li Jianlin, who works as a fitness content _________ for Keep, one of the most popular apps for sports lovers in China, and it _________ online fitness programs.

“Many young people go to the gym, or workout regularly. _________, a phased (阶段性的) and slow approach to recovering exercise after COVID-19 is the best way to _________ pre-COVID-19 fitness levels. So baduanjin, which uses breathing and concentration skills to improve body and mind, through eight well-designed results, has won the hearts of the young during _________,” says Li.

Li, who graduated from the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports with a _________ in aerobics (有氧运动) in 2018, has _________ baduanjin exercise programs for the platform’s users, which were _________ earlier this year. Available in three different levels, the programs have received __________ feedback from users.

“Seventy percent are young people, under the age of 30. The programs give detailed __________ and demonstrate the movements from different angles (角度),” says Li.

Keep’s baduanjin programs have been __________ more than 5.41 million times, and about 36,000 users have added them to their __________. “Since it also involves meditation (冥想) and __________ exercises, it’s also regarded as a way for young people to relax and deal with __________,” he adds.

7 . I am Ali. I have always had confidence in myself. My parents taught me to be _______ and that l could be the best at anything. I remember _______ my neighborhood boys to see who could jump the highest and run the fastest. Of course, I knew when I made the challenge, I would win. I never even _______ losing.

I started my boxing _______ when I was 12. In senior high school, I was sure I have the _______ to be the champion of the world. As part of my training, I would run down the street. I would rush in and out of shops to _______ them I was training for the Olympics and I was going to _______ a gold medal. I never thought of failing but only glory (光荣) that was going to _______ when I won. When I said I was going to be the “Greatest of the Time”, I _______ myself. And I still do.

But I didn’t know that my will would be ________ when I retired. In 1996, I was asked to ________ the cauldron (圣火) at the summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.

When the moment came for me to set fire to the cauldron, I realized I ________ the eyes of the world. Then I heard an extremely loud ________. I was reminded of my 1960 Olympic ________ in Rome, when I won the gold medal. I remembered those 36 years between Rome and Atlanta and ________ that I had come full circle. Nothing in life has defeated me. I am still “The Greatest.”

8 . American runner Isaiah Jewett took a deep breath. Entering the final stage of the men’s 800-meter semifinal race. Jewett _________ to finish in the top two and make it to the finals. And he was in the best possible position to achieve his aim.

“I was like ‘Okay, there’s a _________ to do this. Let’s do this,’” Jewett said.

That is when something unexpected _________. When Jewett got to the turn, Botswana runner Nijel Amos tripped (绊倒) him from behind.

“It was _________. I didn’t even believe it was me even though I was on the ground,” Jewett said. “I felt so _________.”

For Jewett though, showing good sportsmanship was more _________ than winning a medal. Growing up, he was exposed (使接触) to the world of anime (动画), which taught him valuable _________ such as never giving up and always finishing a race.

That is exactly what Jewett did with Amos.

“I just _________ that he was sad, and I shut off how I was feeling. I knew I couldn’t help him in any way but I _________ to do the best I could.” Jewett said.

After the __________, Jewett got up and helped Amos to his feet. Amos apologized for his __________, and Jewett put his arm around his competitor.

“Hey man, let’s __________ this race together; we’re not done yet,” Jewett told Amos. __________ , they crossed the finish line.

“It’s okay to compete but it’s also important to show that you’re a __________. That’s the way you show your heroism by __________ each other along the way and finishing the race together,” Jewett said.

9 . The Swimming Meet was three days away, and I was so ready for the backstroke race.

“Jamie Evans, breaststroke.”

Oh no! How I wished Coach Cafferty had NOT say _________ name! I couldn’t swim breaststroke! Laughter came from the seats which Callie and her friends sat on. I felt quite _________.

After Coach finished the list of names, I rushed to her and cried out, “Breaststroke is my worst, and I’m always last in practice. I’ll _________ our team’s score.”

“Jamie, you’re a strong swimmer. I think you can do _________ strokes.” Coach said, “I want you to push yourself outside of your comfort zone.”

“But... I will lose and be a _________ in front of everyone.” Patting my shoulder, Coach smiled, “Don’t care about others. Just race _________ yourself.”

The next day, my practice was awful. I had to stop to catch my breath several times. Callie made fun of me. Coach silenced her and _________ me, “You did well. Just count your strokes.”

I nodded, _________ I wished there would be a miracle that the meet would be canceled.

The miracle didn’t come; the meet did. I arrived at the pool hall and found all the seats were taken. The hall was _________.

My knees shook as my event got closer.

“I don’t think I can do this.” I turned to Coach __________.

“You’ll be fine,” She said, hugging me. “I will be right here __________. Remember, just swim your race.”

Then my event started.

Pull. Breathe. Kick. I kept __________ my line in front, ignoring swimmers on either side. I made my turn. My legs burnt, and I wondered __________ I could finish this race. I knew I had to keep kicking and counting strokes.

Pull. Breathe. Kick. Just one length to go. I kicked, but felt like moving through cement, I pushed myself forward. The wall came into sight. I touched it with the little __________ I had left.

I had finished last.

Coach handed me a towel. “You did it! I’m so proud of you!”

I bit my lip. “Yeah. I guess I’m the __________ of my own race. I had given my best.”

10 . Respiratory (呼吸的) conditions like asthma (哮喘) affect about 1/6 New Zealanders. Aimee Scott is one of those who have ______ asthma since she was a child.

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation (ARFNZ) is asking those people to ______ themselves to do at least 16 minutes of lung exercise a day during the Breathe Better Month. ______ set themselves up with a challenge that suits them — anything like taking the stairs or performing a dance—and , in the process, get ______ by others. All the money raised by them goes to ARFNZ for awareness, research and ______ for people with respiratory conditions.

Scott’s challenge is to walk an average 10,000 steps every day for the purpose of it being ______ , doable, and maintainable. “______ this (asthma) is my biggest struggle, it is also what makes me strong,” she says. “Being fit and healthy is an ______ we should put at the top of our list.”

“I want to give those with asthma ______ with my story that living with asthma doesn’t mean you can’t participate in exercise, but that exercise should be used to help ______ the strength of your lungs.”

ARFNZ chief executive Letitia Harding says as the foundation ______ no government funding, it relies ______ on donors, sponsors and community funding organizations. “We’re dependent on generous people like Aimee who understand the ______ of respiratory conditions and want to make a difference. We are so ______ for all her efforts. She is a fantastic example of someone who has not allowed her condition to be a(n) ______ to a full and active life.”