1 . We runners know how precious our running friends are. Even when the sweat and the body pain make them feel like turning us down, they
We didn’t break any of our high school racing records that morning---that wasn’t the
While I
A.always | B.certainly | C.rarely | D.probably |
A.runner | B.teacher | C.painter | D.musician |
A.correct | B.typical | C.successful | D.different |
A.finished | B.announced | C.admitted | D.postponed |
A.morning | B.month | C.evening | D.weekend |
A.busy | B.committed | C.pleased | D.impressed |
A.Moreover | B.Otherwise | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.if | B.as | C.unless | D.before |
A.remark | B.lunch | C.speech | D.practice |
A.started | B.changed | C.suffered | D.survived |
A.end | B.talk | C.point | D.way |
A.accept | B.develop | C.support | D.require |
A.place | B.game | C.direction | D.weather |
A.adults | B.guests | C.visitors | D.teenagers |
A.reminding | B.encouraging | C.fighting | D.believing |
A.offer | B.write | C.buy | D.ignore |
A.admit | B.notice | C.doubt | D.challenge |
A.clinical | B.physical | C.cultural | D.economic |
A.test | B.race | C.power | D.habit |
A.shocked | B.puzzled | C.disappointed | D.comfortable |
2 . As a high school coach, I did all I could to help my boys win their game. I cheered as hard for
It was a league championship basketball game between New Rochelle and Yonkers High. New Rochelle was
I looked at the clock and saw that the game was over. I hadn’t heard the final buzzer(终场哨) because of the noise. I
I had to tell O’Brien the sad news. His face
A.honesty | B.devotion | C.victory | D.glory |
A.conversation | B.incident | C.gesture | D.challenge |
A.view | B.attitude | C.theory | D.impression |
A.organized | B.represented | C.imagined | D.coached |
A.crowded | B.cleared | C.shaken | D.arranged |
A.happily | B.closely | C.smartly | D.freely |
A.moving | B.progressing | C.leading | D.shooting |
A.waved | B.glanced | C.signaled | D.stared |
A.control | B.place | C.care | D.need |
A.stuck | B.fell | C.turned | D.rolled |
A.laughed | B.jumped | C.yelled | D.danced |
A.annoying | B.amazing | C.thrilling | D.deafening |
A.examined | B.watched | C.researched | D.checked |
A.criticized | B.approached | C.interviewed | D.reminded |
A.broke down | B.faded away | C.went off | D.carried on |
A.clouded over | B.softened up | C.sweated over | D.wrinkled up |
A.audience | B.ball | C.time | D.player |
A.Certainly | B.Similarly | C.Fortunately | D.Suddenly |
A.ashamed | B.proud | C.aware | D.fond |
A.court | B.course | C.track | D.field |
3 . Today was the fifth time that I had beaten Janice this year at tennis. I was beyond
My heart pounded as I dropped my head and held legs tightly. In a few seconds, my
I came
I glared at her and actually
After a few moments of
Janice glanced towards where I was looking at. She carefully got up and
A.fond | B.proud | C.ashamed | D.aware |
A.pretended | B.decided | C.intended | D.happened |
A.laughing | B.shouting | C.whispering | D.crying |
A.commitments | B.decisions | C.thoughts | D.impressions |
A.accept | B.doubt | C.suggest | D.need |
A.save | B.seek | C.live | D.perform |
A.show | B.match | C.discussion | D.party |
A.back | B.hand | C.face | D.heart |
A.strangely | B.secretly | C.happily | D.suddenly |
A.frequently | B.late | C.worriedly | D.alone |
A.remember | B.comfort | C.warn | D.separate |
A.audiences | B.families | C.relatives | D.coaches |
A.unbearable | B.desperate | C.unwilling | D.generous |
A.encourage | B.inform | C.force | D.expect |
A.return | B.turn | C.appeal | D.see |
A.darkness | B.silence | C.rest | D.argument |
A.excuse | B.experience | C.behavior | D.habit |
A.pulled | B.persuaded | C.threw | D.cleared |
A.check | B.sign | C.glance | D.contact |
A.regret | B.hesitation | C.inspiration | D.preparation |
4 . I first played tennis when I was 5 years old. I went to my local community center to
When I was ten years old,I
When I was in the 6th grade, I
I'm so
A.attend | B.build | C.celebrate | D.visit |
A.relaxing | B.different | C.tough | D.funny |
A.research | B.effort | C.energy | D.observation |
A.specifically | B.correctly | C.carefully | D.bravely |
A.camp | B.school | C.college | D.home |
A.duties | B.sports | C.experiments | D.hobbies |
A.pretended | B.agreed | C.guaranteed | D.decided |
A.succeeded | B.imagined | C.practiced | D.listened |
A.pictures | B.lessons | C.tracks | D.messages |
A.team | B.club | C.organization | D.competition |
A.performed | B.mixed | C.launched | D.played |
A.because | B.and | C.but | D.so |
A.faster | B.higher | C.richer | D.better |
A.attention | B.quality | C.idea | D.thought |
A.sad | B.sorry | C.glad | D.tired |
A.even | B.never | C.ever | D.still |
A.remembered | B.achieved | C.learned | D.understood |
A.healthy | B.busy | C.free | D.calm |
A.allow | B.permit | C.order | D.encourage |
A.benefit | B.comfort | C.satisfy | D.establish |
5 . For over four years, I learned ballet. It was a
I'd heard about eating disorders but I never
As part of recovery from an eating disorder, I was not
As for where I'm in my recovery, I take every day as a(n)
A.challenging | B.significant | C.traditional | D.harmonious |
A.trend | B.chance | C.effort | D.technique |
A.slim | B.exercise | C.train | D.compete |
A.performance | B.appetite | C.spirit | D.disease |
A.doubted | B.noticed | C.acknowledged | D.imagined |
A.things | B.meals | C.pounds | D.businesses |
A.faded | B.struggled | C.died | D.suffered |
A.damage | B.trouble | C.pressure | D.loss |
A.dance | B.drop | C.return | D.recover |
A.forced | B.asked | C.permitted | D.expected |
A.thought about | B.gave up | C.called for | D.focused on |
A.wonder | B.joy | C.admiration | D.trust |
A.run out of | B.get tired of | C.take advantage of | D.let go of |
A.regretted | B.remembered | C.prayed | D.advocated |
A.instantly | B.eventually | C.simply | D.constantly |
A.programs | B.services | C.activities | D.routines |
A.safe | B.dreamlike | C.ordinary | D.magic |
A.reward | B.promise | C.opportunity | D.attempt |
A.free | B.aware | C.ashamed | D.scared |
A.digest | B.consume | C.count | D.waste |
6 . Sports are fun, and children keep healthy while playing with others. However, sometimes playing sports can have
Many researchers believe adults are the
A.native | B.negative | C.active | D.instructive |
A.poor | B.high | C.special | D.unusual |
A.knocked | B.glanced | C.smiled | D.shouted |
A.impression | B.conclusion | C.taste | D.expectation |
A.curious | B.violent | C.passive | D.pleasant |
A.common | B.main | C.indirect | D.different |
A.question | B.understand | C.copy | D.ignore |
A.proved | B.recovered | C.spread | D.benefited |
A.hardly | B.seldom | C.never | D.usually |
A.behave | B.communicate | C.argue | D.blame |
A.winning | B.practicing | C.enjoyment | D.sport |
A.proudly | B.gently | C.aggressively | D.bravely |
A.acceptable | B.capable | C.possible | D.enjoyable |
A.While | B.Where | C.How | D.When |
A.guides | B.examples | C.roles | D.Partners |
A.methods | B.standards | C.values | D.directions |
A.comfort | B.cheer | C.scold | D.celebrate |
A.lost | B.tired | C.hated | D.injured |
A.force | B.order | C.forbid | D.permit |
A.performance | B.training | C.health | D.spirit |
7 . Running for a Dream
I will never forget that November day. It was hotter than normal. This was the
For the first two and a half miles, I felt
Then without warning, my strength began to decrease. Neck and neck with one of my greatest competitors, I could see the finish line. I had begun the final dash into
I watched as runners rushed by me. Although I knew my dreams of victory were destroyed, I had to finish the race. However, my legs hurt badly. With all of the
The doctors were there in seconds, but my eyes searched the crowd for him. There was only one person I wanted to
“But we worked so
It wasn’t long before my running shoes were back on, marking a
A.dream | B.weather | C.result | D.day |
A.proud | B.great | C.nervous | D.afraid |
A.programs | B.studies | C.instructions | D.practices |
A.sacrifice | B.potential | C.patience | D.attention |
A.look | B.move | C.start | D.come |
A.relief | B.spirit | C.pleasure | D.glory |
A.give | B.feel | C.hold | D.add |
A.trust | B.emotion | C.strength | D.confidence |
A.loud | B.foreign | C.soft | D.firm |
A.going | B.running | C.fighting | D.training |
A.refer | B.talk | C.listen | D.agree |
A.frightened | B.disturbed | C.disappointed | D.bored |
A.late | B.hard | C.closely | D.quickly |
A.new | B.near | C.rough | D.narrow |
A.wish | B.duty | C.rank | D.race |
8 . A snowstorm hit my neighborhood the other day. I had recently agreed to be the house’s groundskeeper, which meant I got
I had stayed in the house during the
A few days later, some friends and I got into a
And yet shoveling snow was that
A neighborhood could have a Facebook group where people could
A.charged | B.filled | C.tasked | D.crowded |
A.festival | B.disaster | C.rush | D.storm |
A.outside | B.inside | C.forward | D.backward |
A.usually | B.directly | C.really | D.rarely |
A.challenge | B.exercise | C.threat | D.power |
A.lucky | B.angry | C.happy | D.sorry |
A.party | B.meeting | C.discussion | D.fight |
A.homework | B.routine | C.solution | D.business |
A.strong | B.healthy | C.active | D.sleepy |
A.bring about | B.set off | C.take down | D.live through |
A.difficult | B.easy | C.valuable | D.perfect |
A.determination | B.intelligence | C.reputation | D.confidence |
A.design | B.clear | C.build | D.wash |
A.put on | B.pass down | C.pick up | D.burn off |
A.enjoy | B.miss | C.stop | D.escape |
A.reality | B.labor | C.dream | D.faith |
A.saving | B.collecting | C.donating | D.achieving |
A.seek | B.imagine | C.post | D.examine |
A.help out | B.show off | C.turn around | D.run away |
A.lesson | B.skill | C.map | D.style |
9 . During my first three years of college, I put on weight quickly. Between classwork and a part-time job, I had zero time for
After leaving college, I
Me? Play tennis? No way. I was strongly against his
The first few months were quite
I learned a
A.games | B.holidays | C.research | D.exercise |
A.got | B.wanted | C.hated | D.protected |
A.decided | B.agreed | C.regretted | D.continued |
A.avoided | B.imagined | C.began | D.minded |
A.important | B.new | C.simple | D.similar |
A.busy | B.careless | C.bored | D.lazy |
A.rule | B.job | C.reply | D.idea |
A.worried about | B.happy with | C.sure of | D.responsible for |
A.As usual | B.At first | C.Besides | D.However |
A.silly | B.relaxed | C.proud | D.satisfied |
A.controlling | B.throwing | C.missing | D.playing |
A.interesting | B.painful | C.different | D.easy |
A.in secret | B.in anger | C.in fear | D.in surprise |
A.asked | B.learned | C.taught | D.remembered |
A.lesson | B.skill | C.business | D.task |
10 . Although it is difficult to make direct year-to-year comparisons because of increase in viewing on digital devices, the trend over the past decade is clear in numerous studies, including the Nielsen ratings. The average age of those who watch nationally televised Major League Baseball games has been
Michael Haupert, a professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin ----la Crosse who studies baseball as a business, explains why many young people might be
It is not surprising that
No one knows if any of these changes will significantly shorten games. According to MLB, the average length of a nine-inning outing this season has been three hours---about five minutes shorter than the 2017 average, itself the longest mean on record.
All of those proposed changes seem to
The historic May 14 Supreme Court decision allowing all states to legalize sports betting could have an impact on all this. More people will soon be able to gamble on sports while watching a game on their couch. But whether
I don’t know what will hook young people on baseball. But abandoning the game’s unique selling proposition---the timelessness that provides both suspense and great conversationhe educated fan -----is not the
A.arising | B.declining | C.varying | D.rising |
A.followed | B.abandoned | C.secured | D.played |
A.Held up | B.taken up | C.picked up | D.fed up |
A.honorable | B.common | C.acceptable | D.worthwhile |
A.stars | B.losers | C.hitters | D.winners |
A.decreasing | B.extending | C.increasing | D.balancing |
A.disapproving | B.capable | C.supportive | D.independent |
A.miss | B.reach | C.deny | D.clarify |
A.frequently | B.sometimes | C.rarely | D.typically |
A.excessive | B.specific | C.either | D.total |
A.risky | B.organized | C.addictive | D.easy |
A.distraction | B.appeal | C.pastime | D.channel |
A.inspiration | B.answer | C.achievement | D.recreation |
A.overwhelming | B.simplifying | C.sweeping | D.underlying |
A.information | B.time | C.memory | D.attention |