2 . When Vance Hinds learned of comedian Bert Kreischer’s no-wine October challenge last year, he felt inspired. Hinds decided to prove to himself that he could also achieve something _________ he tried his best. In early 2019, he _________ it.
The Georgia native began his weight loss journey weighing in at 475 pounds. To make sure he stayed on_________, he recorded the weekly weigh-ins and _________ his progress on Youtube. While his aim was admirable, one of the most special aspects came from his friends’ consistent _________.
From the very beginning of his decision to change his life, Hinds’ friends willingly _________ him for a walk around the park. As the weeks went by, not only did he _________ strength, his walking group grew as well. After a while, he was _________ to walk around the park once without stopping. It’s a milestone, and he _________ recorded it on video with his supporters __________ behind him.
Day after day, Hinds made his __________ a priority (优先考虑的事), completing some form of exercise six times a week. Not long after __________ to lose pounds, he received a tweet from a fitness instructor and motivational speaker, Diamond Dallas Page. He __________ to help him take his progress to the next level.
With Page’s help, Hinds __________ to lose weight every single week. The pounds __________ and as 2019 began approaching, he became closer and closer to __________ his goal.
When he weighed himself one year after beginning his challenge, he felt really __________. The number on the scale (秤) read 277 pounds. He had lost __________ 200 pounds in one year, gained significantly more __________, and kept his spirits high.
Hinds’ excitement and __________ attitude are obviously a heartwarming reminder that all you need to realize a goal is a healthy mentality and continuous efforts.
1. A.as if | B.so that | C.as long as | D.in spite of |
2. A.found | B.made | C.began | D.admitted |
3. A.top | B.line | C.track | D.average |
4. A.posted | B.watched | C.studied | D.criticized |
5. A.support | B.laughing | C.requirement | D.misunderstanding |
6. A.asked | B.joined | C.invited | D.recommended |
7. 8. A.afraid | B.anxious | C.careful | D.able |
9. A.regretfully | B.secretly | C.proudly | D.accidentally |
10. A.cheering | B.fighting | C.sleeping | D.arguing |
11. A.joy | B.health | C.education | D.reputation |
12. A.forgetting | B.planning | C.refusing | D.starting |
13. A.agreed | B.stopped | C.offered | D.remembered |
14. A.failed | B.hated | C.dreamed | D.continued |
15. A.gave up | B.melted away | C.passed on | D.ran out |
16. A.reaching | B.setting | C.changing | D.considering |
17. A.shy | B.thrilled | C.embarrassed | D.frightened |
18. A.nearly | B.only | C.at least | D.as many as |
19. A.desire | B.love | C.patience | D.energy |
20. A.friendly | B.serious | C.positive | D.curious |