1 . No Guts, No Glory? The Fear and Attraction of Risky Winter Sports
Once I went flying off the side of a mountain on skis. Certainly, I didn’t mean to. Before I
The Winter Olympics are here, and I’ll be astonished with my heart in my mouth, watching ski-jumping and people hurtling downhill at
It
Eric Brymer and Robert Schweitzer asked people who had been doing an extreme sport for many years, to reflect
For me, reading what the research participants said was
I have an almost total lack of mastery of winter sports. The contrast between my enthusiasm and lack of skill
Perhaps the best
A.left | B.hit | C.flew | D.lost |
A.short-lived | B.mind-numbing | C.break-neck | D.long-drawn-out |
A.turns | B.hangs | C.takes | D.bursts |
A.applauded | B.prohibited | C.recommended | D.challenged |
A.interest | B.respect | C.priority | D.price |
A.simple | B.straightforward | C.complicated | D.close |
A.swiftly | B.deeply | C.intensely | D.temporarily |
A.identify | B.dread | C.treasure | D.conduct |
A.experience | B.society | C.fear | D.environment |
A.enlightening | B.distressing | C.entertaining | D.confusing |
A.Hence | B.Furthermore | C.Rather | D.However |
A.scene | B.picture | C.odds | D.straw |
A.stands for | B.accounts for | C.checks out | D.points out |
A.belt | B.helmet | C.protection | D.blade |
A.take-away | B.carry-out | C.take-off | D.try-out |
2 . Linda Munson, 56, has worked a desk job from home since the initial COVID shutdown. At the height of the pandemic, when going to the gym wasn’t an option, millions of people began exploring
In 2021, she was
While messing around with it, Munson
Currently, Supernatural membership
Munson has lost nearly 50 pounds in a year, has not had to take diabetes
A.traditional | B.free | C.virtual | D.superior |
A.gym | B.city | C.family | D.career |
A.friendship | B.championship | C.membership | D.partnership |
A.treated | B.diagnosed | C.equipped | D.linked |
A.carry | B.count | C.put | D.focus |
A.left | B.cut | C.tore | D.spread |
A.regained | B.developed | C.discovered | D.understood |
A.targets | B.partners | C.paintings | D.toys |
A.doctor | B.teammate | C.player | D.coach |
A.offers | B.expects | C.affords | D.requests |
A.success | B.trial | C.pleasure | D.experiment |
A.open | B.submit | C.obtain | D.access |
A.tricky | B.demanding | C.awful | D.addictive |
A.blaming | B.approaching | C.judging | D.affecting |
A.food | B.medicine | C.illness | D.service |
3 . The Underdog
Paul was my friend. We both loved basketball and were
During this week’s basketball match against the Bears, I got hurt and couldn’t play any more, so Paul got the chance to play on the
A.in | B.on | C.at | D.for |
A.doing | B.making | C.beating | D.winning |
A.Because | B.If | C.Although | D.Since |
A.court | B.field | C.playground | D.stadium |
A.take off | B.pay off | C.give off | D.go off |
4 . 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 |
5 . I could see the penalty shoot-out (点球大战). Five balls in the back of the net and you win a prize! My
“It was
“Yeah, but Gabe
I wanted to add, “The goalkeeper was big,” which he was,
I hope my son can be
And most of all, what I want for him is self-awareness—and the true confidence that comes with it.
1.A.son | B.husband | C.nephew | D.uncle |
A.shouted | B.failed | C.disappeared | D.arrived |
A.easier | B.sadder | C.bigger | D.worse |
A.belief | B.question | C.method | D.game |
A.quicker | B.angrier | C.madder | D.better |
A.simple | B.amazing | C.challenging | D.personal |
A.celebrated | B.bargained | C.rose | D.scored |
A.but | B.if | C.and | D.so |
A.respected | B.encouraged | C.blamed | D.accepted |
A.rescue | B.forbid | C.drag | D.imitate |
A.Effort | B.Courage | C.Ambition | D.Bravery |
A.wish | B.decision | C.guess | D.difference |
A.serious | B.average | C.talented | D.promising |
A.excited | B.disappointed | C.anxious | D.honest |
A.manners | B.intentions | C.shortcomings | D.responsibilities |
A.miss | B.save | C.deliver | D.examine |
A.order | B.admire | C.answer | D.tell |
A.wealth | B.happiness | C.confidence | D.success |
A.come up with | B.run out of | C.do well in | D.look forward to |
A.clearly | B.naturally | C.fortunately | D.surprisingly |
6 . At 21, Chris Nikic became the first-ever person with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征) to complete the Ironman triathlon (铁人三项 ). The very thought would be enough to
This remarkable achievement was made possible
In fact, during the competition Nikic had a slight
Nikic isn’t
A.put off | B.appeal to | C.turn down | D.push out |
A.thanks to | B.but for | C.regardless of | D.apart from |
A.particular | B.anxious | C.disappointed | D.cautious |
A.chance | B.lesson | C.schedule | D.challenge |
A.quickened | B.backed | C.accomplished | D.accepted |
A.saved | B.put | C.taken | D.built |
A.limit | B.test | C.edge | D.end |
A.struggle | B.compete | C.connect | D.meet |
A.sign | B.example | C.reminder | D.exception |
A.problem | B.accident | C.fever | D.pause |
A.withdraw | B.dismiss | C.discourage | D.excuse |
A.predicted | B.recalled | C.admitted | D.explained |
A.popular | B.interesting | C.vital | D.surprising |
A.choice | B.routine | C.platform | D.task |
A.freedom | B.process | C.recovery | D.intention |
A.proving | B.stressing | C.advocating | D.announcing |
A.going | B.stopping | C.turning | D.reaching |
A.experienced | B.inspiring | C.famous | D.promising |
A.Fortunately | B.Eventually | C.Undoubtedly | D.Occasionally |
A.awards | B.memories | C.titles | D.wonders |
7 . A Virginia third-grader has won two national awards for her exceptional skill in handwriting. That’s pretty remarkable on its own. But what makes the girl’s
On April 26, 9-year-old Anaya Ellick was named the
Anaya was born without hands on either arm.
Tracy Cox, Anaya’s teacher, said Anaya is a role
Anaya was
A.progress | B.determination | C.achievement | D.knowledge |
A.except | B.despite | C.beyond | D.without |
A.winner | B.applicant | C.competitor | D.agent |
A.represents | B.reminds | C.recognizes | D.recommends |
A.consequence | B.depression | C.strength | D.disability |
A.Though | B.Since | C.Unless | D.Before |
A.flexible | B.normal | C.basic | D.natural |
A.sharpen | B.decorate | C.hold | D.design |
A.comments | B.headlines | C.decisions | D.contributions |
A.won | B.settled | C.struggled | D.volunteered |
A.monitor | B.soldier | C.model | D.actress |
A.direction | B.way | C.path | D.route |
A.painting | B.leadership | C.quality | D.handwriting |
A.same | B.strange | C.urgent | D.boring |
A.satisfied | B.disappointed | C.amazed | D.upset |
A.peaceful | B.confident | C.intelligent | D.considerate |
A.work out | B.get along | C.take over | D.pay off |
A.honored | B.trapped | C.valued | D.rescued |
A.challenge | B.contest | C.opportunity | D.victory |
A.best | B.next | C.last | D.first |
8 . I have been in love with Yoga for many years. The practice of Yoga can lead to a
Instead of standing alone, the class stands in a
A slight
As we finish, there is a moment of silence for us to
A.separation | B.conflict | C.harmony | D.adjustment |
A.bending | B.standing | C.jumping | D.sliding |
A.pride | B.belonging | C.patience | D.connection |
A.circle | B.line | C.crowd | D.shelter |
A.receives | B.offers | C.assures | D.affords |
A.strength | B.power | C.weight | D.energy |
A.improve | B.change | C.lower | D.challenge |
A.tighten | B.loose | C.wave | D.raise |
A.shake | B.touch | C.hug | D.push |
A.honor | B.support | C.sympathy | D.respect |
A.failing | B.releasing | C.injuring | D.falling |
A.safe | B.confident | C.smart | D.independent |
A.struggling | B.dancing | C.skating | D.balancing |
A.secretly | B.individually | C.eventually | D.purposely |
A.popular | B.unique | C.strong | D.effective |
9 . Kyle Messier, a 31-year-old bike rider, won a 100-kilometer bike race that took place in Harrington, Quebec. While this is a(n)
His
So what is the
Kyle has also trained himself to
Kyle’s incredible victory shows the
A.impressive | B.common | C.ordinary | D.regular |
A.crossed | B.walked | C.ridden | D.fought |
A.race | B.journey | C.plan | D.wish |
A.competed | B.comforted | C.changed | D.celebrated |
A.house | B.tent | C.car | D.hotel |
A.continued | B.decided | C.managed | D.forgot |
A.meaning | B.secret | C.truth | D.aspect |
A.adopted | B.ignored | C.repeated | D.controlled |
A.linking | B.possessing | C.designing | D.performing |
A.freely | B.actively | C.correctly | D.clearly |
A.break up | B.cut up | C.rise up | D.pick up |
A.insist on | B.call on | C.depend on | D.focus on |
A.After | B.During | C.Through | D.Across |
A.modest | B.quiet | C.silent | D.sad |
A.left | B.occupy | C.took | D.save |
A.Therefore | B.Instead | C.Rather | D.However |
A.power | B.strength | C.result | D.possibility |
A.danger | B.chance | C.dream | D.challenge |
A.likely | B.useful | C.positive | D.important |
A.defeat | B.involve | C.attract | D.benefit |
10 . For most, cross-country is an individual sport. But for Susan and Jeffrey, teamwork makes the dream
Jeffrey, now 15,
Susan
But according to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association’s
“We felt glad to have
A.break | B.work | C.remain | D.go |
A.hid | B.developed | C.studied | D.controlled |
A.caused | B.suffered | C.removed | D.repaired |
A.different | B.sincere | C.silent | D.close |
A.point out | B.make up | C.compete in | D.play with |
A.distinguished | B.decided | C.read | D.imagined |
A.way | B.welfare | C.aid | D.association |
A.simple | B.busy | C.active | D.lucky |
A.pushed | B.walked | C.carried | D.set |
A.humorous | B.rude | C.responsible | D.positive |
A.contribute to | B.relate to | C.see through | D.get through |
A.workers | B.teammates | C.classmates | D.relatives |
A.kind | B.dynamic | C.nervous | D.plain |
A.know | B.sponsor | C.recognize | D.track |
A.rules | B.appointments | C.commitments | D.warnings |
A.determined | B.allowed | C.chosen | D.awarded |
A.match | B.add | C.change | D.count |
A.Constantly | B.Secretly | C.Normally | D.Finally |
A.led | B.followed | C.smoothed | D.confirmed |
A.rarer | B.quicker | C.safer | D.easier |