1 . Exercise and I had never had a good relationship due to my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
When I entered the University of Regina, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my
A.expected | B.allowed | C.forced | D.invited |
A.therefore | B.though | C.instead | D.besides |
A.avoided | B.risked | C.regretted | D.kept |
A.in shape | B.for fun | C.at ease | D.on business |
A.refused | B.happened | C.bothered | D.decided |
A.hardly | B.merely | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.eager | B.content | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.cheated | B.comforted | C.asked | D.annoyed |
A.happy | B.proud | C.careful | D.sure |
A.cup | B.part | C.share | D.mouth |
A.curiosity | B.passion | C.fear | D.confidence |
A.perfect | B.positive | C.adorable | D.official |
A.accept | B.feel | C.display | D.compare |
A.witness | B.separate | C.discourage | D.save |
A.trouble | B.sense | C.peace | D.contact |
2 . It was a very exciting day for us-the championship Little League game of the season. Two teams would be
Ben, my husband, who had to stay in
He taught the teams how to play the game and about good
Today, one
The score was close; it was a(n)
A.finding | B.battling | C.carrying | D.working |
A.school | B.court | C.hospital | D.church |
A.before | B.since | C.once | D.while |
A.examinations | B.operations | C.work | D.training |
A.worn down | B.turned down | C.knocked down | D.let down |
A.leadership | B.friendship | C.scholarship | D.sportsmanship |
A.competitive | B.mixed | C.caring | D.divided |
A.respect | B.hope | C.honesty | D.justice |
A.book | B.film | C.saying | D.article |
A.give up | B.give in | C.give out | D.give over |
A.open-minded | B.easy-going | C.enthusiastic | D.generous |
A.types | B.expressions | C.idioms | D.matches |
A.ball | B.bat | C.boot | D.saucer |
A.audience | B.player | C.coach | D.father |
A.unequal | B.boring | C.messy | D.tough |
A.Suddenly | B.Curiously | C.Carefully | D.Awkwardly |
A.came | B.disappeared | C.changed | D.spread |
A.as if | B.even if | C.where | D.unless |
A.photo | B.prize | C.cup | D.medal |
A.disease | B.injury | C.failure | D.loss |
3 . For a teen running in his final cross-country outing before graduating from high school, his personal best wasn’t about marking the fastest time but something more
When he came out of the blocks that day, Brandon Schutt knew if his
At this time, Brandon Schutt was at his side to offer a
In today’s competitive world, it was
A.demanding | B.intense | C.meaningful | D.potential |
A.chance | B.time | C.luck | D.track |
A.organize | B.discuss | C.evaluate | D.attend |
A.rushed | B.extended | C.slowed | D.turned |
A.However | B.Meanwhile | C.Instead | D.Furthermore |
A.find | B.prove | C.encourage | D.push |
A.injured | B.occupied | C.failed | D.embarrassed |
A.shown up | B.given out | C.took off | D.hung on |
A.hand | B.lift | C.choice | D.shoulder |
A.hesitate | B.engage | C.complain | D.quit |
A.target | B.try | C.schedule | D.mission |
A.contact | B.order | C.balance | D.peace |
A.securing | B.assuming | C.facilitating | D.convincing |
A.common | B.essential | C.worthwhile | D.inspiring |
A.faith | B.value | C.sympathy | D.tone |
4 . Respiratory (呼吸的) conditions like asthma (哮喘) affect about 1/6 New Zealanders. Aimee Scott is one of those who have
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation (ARFNZ) is asking those people to
Scott’s challenge is to walk an average 10,000 steps every day for the purpose of it being
“I want to give those with asthma
ARFNZ chief executive Letitia Harding says as the foundation
A.dealt with | B.wiped out | C.worked for | D.taken in |
A.assign | B.force | C.challenge | D.equip |
A.Competitors | B.Participants | C.Applicants | D.Journalists |
A.applauded | B.affected | C.sponsored | D.elected |
A.guarantee | B.comfort | C.appeal | D.support |
A.permanent | B.consistent | C.exceptional | D.amateur |
A.Since | B.While | C.Unless | D.Once |
A.investment | B.alternative | C.entertainment | D.opportunity |
A.warning | B.command | C.hope | D.wonder |
A.check | B.reduce | C.conserve | D.improve |
A.receives | B.provides | C.withdraws | D.borrows |
A.heavily | B.slightly | C.gradually | D.increasingly |
A.treatment | B.spread | C.prevention | D.seriousness |
A.desperate | B.grateful | C.responsible | D.prepared |
A.tendency | B.admission | C.invitation | D.barrier |
5 . 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 |
6 . When the summer holiday came, our kids joined a swim team. Every morning they
Last Thursday, he once again said how much he
We arrived at the pool early. As I returned to my seat, I noticed my
Then, I remembered a famous saying, “A ship in the harbor(港口)is
A.examined | B.practiced | C.spread | D.enjoyed |
A.flower | B.candy | C.band | D.apple |
A.failure | B.trick | C.danger | D.loss |
A.risked | B.preferred | C.hated | D.regretted |
A.comment | B.wish | C.judgement | D.deal |
A.skip | B.attend | C.support | D.control |
A.build | B.leave | C.select | D.continue |
A.confident | B.generous | C.nervous | D.creative |
A.task | B.test | C.duty | D.race |
A.calmly | B.excitedly | C.bravely | D.gently |
A.fun | B.success | C.trouble | D.energy |
A.decide | B.hurry | C.happen | D.tend |
A.free | B.safe | C.strong | D.pretty |
A.bring out | B.take in | C.get over | D.set off |
A.habits | B.relations | C.ideas | D.talents |
7 . This weekend a marathon took place where I live. I
At university, I played korfball (荷式篮球). The aim in the sport is to shoot the ball
When I started korfball, I wasn’t very good at it. I could
However, I really
Challenging exercise is always
A.watched | B.admired | C.disliked | D.understood |
A.but | B.so | C.because | D.or |
A.try | B.wish | C.manage | D.intend |
A.into | B.onto | C.against | D.at |
A.shorter | B.lower | C.smaller | D.higher |
A.protect | B.win | C.defend | D.move |
A.slow | B.quick | C.rough | D.challenging |
A.send | B.control | C.throw | D.knock |
A.Moreover | B.Therefore | C.Instead | D.However |
A.easy | B.appropriate | C.impossible | D.hard |
A.downwards | B.upwards | C.forwards | D.backwards |
A.hated | B.enjoyed | C.feared | D.changed |
A.pays off | B.takes off | C.runs off | D.sets off |
A.Jogging | B.Shooting | C.Running | D.Scoring |
A.quite | B.less | C.such | D.more |
A.control | B.danger | C.trouble | D.breath |
A.tiring | B.boring | C.rewarding | D.interesting |
A.never | B.always | C.ever | D.seldom |
A.approached | B.crossed | C.missed | D.witnessed |
A.training | B.growing | C.playing | D.racing |
8 . “One, two, three, four, ...” that is the
The three-minute workout is the
Today, as Tokyo prepares to
Studies show that people who exercise this way for just a few minutes a day have improved bone density ( 密 度 ),
“There is evidence that physically active older adults have
The Kamezuka park regulars have finished their workout. “It can be
A.topic | B.response | C.signal | D.custom |
A.spot | B.stage | C.platform | D.move |
A.routine | B.greeting | C.feast | D.stage |
A.plain | B.perfect | C.terrible | D.difficult |
A.analyzed | B.celebrated | C.studied | D.followed |
A.easy | B.cosy | C.difficult | D.interesting |
A.hardly | B.luckily | C.additionally | D.properly |
A.attend | B.host | C.organize | D.cancel |
A.raise | B.decrease | C.absorb | D.change |
A.money | B.credits | C.fame | D.position |
A.influence | B.know | C.cover | D.visit |
A.clean | B.carry | C.mend | D.leave |
A.reduced | B.increased | C.changed | D.brought |
A.mental | B.physical | C.logical | D.psychological |
A.work | B.travel | C.exercise | D.think |
A.higher | B.worse | C.stronger | D.lower |
A.energetic | B.inactive | C.knowledgeable | D.enthusiastic |
A.interesting | B.hard | C.boring | D.beneficial |
A.looking | B.doing | C.turning | D.holding |
A.shape | B.uniform | C.sunshine | D.peace |
9 . I had always been warmly praised for my shooting ability when I was in high school. But when I went to Ohio State, I discovered that everyone on the team was
To win a starting job on the team, I had figured I would have to
One day, when we were
Then, near the end of the game, in a(an)
Standing there in that circle of cheering audience, I came to
A.ordinary | B.anxious | C.inexperienced | D.excellent |
A.bless | B.impress | C.help | D.equip |
A.turned out | B.turned to | C.turned up | D.turned down |
A.count | B.focus | C.wait | D.call |
A.problem | B.approach | C.comment | D.decision |
A.looking | B.playing | C.applying | D.preparing |
A.responsibility | B.potential | C.comfort | D.change |
A.cheerful | B.satisfied | C.disappointed | D.frightened |
A.mood | B.attempt | C.rush | D.position |
A.opportunity | B.method | C.suggestion | D.lesson |
A.caught | B.kicked | C.shot | D.held |
A.rare | B.typical | C.key | D.possible |
A.wish | B.achieve | C.advise | D.realize |
A.Poor | B.Losing | C.Strong | D.Capable |
A.income | B.praise | C.support | D.promotion |
After my speech about how everyone can benefit from football, Michael, a short and thin boy, approached me. Although I told him about our
On the opening day of practice, we started a one-mile jog around the track. Repeatedly Michael fell, each time
Our big game came. At first, we were losing
At our celebration dinner, we always gave a big award to the most
A.strength | B.criterion | C.evidence | D.admission |
A.in defense | B.in return | C.in effect | D.in vain |
A.bent on | B.drunk in | C.opposed to | D.stuck in |
A.get | B.make | C.seize | D.seek |
A.topic ; | B.idea | C.plot | D.tune . |
A.pulling | B.bringing | C.picking | D.pushing |
A.intellectually | B.casually | C.spiritually | D.physically |
A.falling | B.twisting | C.spinning | D.resisting |
A.proud | B.smart | C.rigid | D.awful |
A.standing | B.lying | C.jogging | D.resting |
A.disturbed | B.willing | C.desperate | D.astonished |
A.by | B.via | C.with | D.off |
A.wound up | B.dropped out | C.given up | D.worn out |
A.teaching | B.claiming | C.begging | D.following |
A.beat | B.won | C.lost | D.hit |
A.competitive | B.aggressive | C.offensive | D.reflective |
A.cheered | B.celebrated | C.approved | D.applauded |
A.acknowledges | B.accelerates | C.reserves | D.deserves |
A.upwards of | B.next to | C.far from | D.thanks to |
A.reward | B.bonus | C.prize | D.medal |