1 . 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 |