1 . Courtney Rich is a mother of two, whose journey through the Big Cottonwood Marathon was a familiar marathoner’s battle. Her _____ was tested with each pace towards the uphill finish. The 1.7-mile race was a hard dance of patience and will, a dance Courtney knew well. Her legs, heavy with effort, threatened to betray (背叛) her ______.

Then, from the sidelines ______ the 10-year-old “dynamo” (发电机), Avery. Her sudden appearance put a burst of energy and emotion into the scene. Full of determination, her thin figure ran ______ towards her mother, who was visibly ______ from the marathon. The crowd watched in awe as this young dynamo took charge.

As Avery ______ Courtney, their hands held tightly and the marathon’s final act was suddenly rewritten. Avery, a burst of energy personified, became her mother’s anchor (精神支柱), and her small act of support was ______ in its impact. With a determined look, Avery grasped her mother’s hand. She didn’t say a word, but her actions ______ a lot. They started running together towards the finish line, their hands firmly held together.

The onlookers ______ them, inspired by the ______ of love and support between mother and daughter. It was a heartwarming moment, making everyone ______ that sometimes, unexpected ______ from the ones we love can ______ the strength to overcome even the most discouraging challenges.

As they approached the finish line, the crowd’s applause grew louder, and Avery’s mother’s tiredness began to ______, replaced by a renewed sense of determination. Together, they crossed the finish line hand in hand, sharing a ______ moment that they would remember forever.

I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling well recently. But the doctor is__________—you do need to take more exercise. I have some__________that you might find helpful.

First, remember that you don’t have to __________non-stop for 30 minutes or a whole hour__________, try to do small amounts of exercise whenever you can. For example, try taking the stairs up to your flat instead of the__________.When you study for a long time, remember to take regular breaks.

Second, you don’t have to__________to exercise in good weather. Many forms of exercise can be done outside the gym. You can do some__________in the school playground, in the park or around your community. All you need is a pair of __________shoes.

Finally, I understand that exercise alone can be boring, but you could invite your family and friends to __________with you. Encourage them to take exercise too so that you can have fun exercising together. This way, you are more likely to __________with your exercise routine.

I hope you’ll soon feel happier and healthier.

All the best.

Rachel