1 . Cali Scores a Goal
It was the last game of the season. Cali had been playing soccer all summer. She really enjoyed
“Don’t give up,” said her coach. He showed Cali and her team how to pass the ball to each other and take shots at the goal. Cali was pretty good at passing the ball, but she couldn’t kick the ball
“Don’t give up,” said her teammates. ”You just need to keep trying and you will get
“Don’t give up,” said Aunt Lisa. But it was half-time, and Cali was feeling
The break was over and the referee(裁判) blew her whistle to
Cali took a deep breath.
The players on both teams turned to
The keeper
A.running | B.walking | C.jumping | D.hiking |
A.therefore | B.otherwise | C.though | D.meanwhile |
A.with | B.over | C.for | D.past |
A.quit | B.remember | C.change | D.respect |
A.harder | B.better | C.faster | D.easier |
A.normal | B.hopeful | C.calm | D.upset |
A.award | B.idea | C.chance | D.order |
A.safe | B.wrong | C.clear | D.positive |
A.pause | B.start | C.cancel | D.end |
A.players | B.girls | C.teams | D.coaches |
A.satisfied | B.frightened | C.pleased | D.determined |
A.Even if | B.As if | C.Because | D.When |
A.noise | B.music | C.whistle | D.cheer |
A.customers | B.teachers | C.audiences | D.reporters |
A.fire | B.laugh | C.knock | D.look |
A.found | B.ignored | C.protected | D.pushed |
A.discussed | B.recalled | C.noticed | D.permitted |
A.hiding | B.rushing | C.standing | D.waiting |
A.quickly | B.secretly | C.bravely | D.silently |
A.threw | B.carried | C.dragged | D.reached |
2 . 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 |
3 . The annual marathon in my town usually occurs during a heat wave. My job was to
As the athletes began to
I watched in
I do not know this woman’s
A.follow | B.run | C.walk | D.drive |
A.march | B.wander | C.pace | D.walk |
A.last | B.front | C.back | D.disabled |
A.occurred to | B.held to | C.drawn to | D.taken to |
A.eye | B.knee | C.hand | D.arm |
A.likely | B.probable | C.impossible | D.unfair |
A.silence | B.practice | C.theory | D.public |
A.manage | B.struggle | C.mean | D.tend |
A.urging | B.shouting | C.discouraging | D.pushing |
A.Immediately | B.Instantly | C.Firstly | D.Finally |
A.flood | B.pour | C.put | D.stream |
A.seat | B.desk | C.stand | D.stadium |
A.weak | B.firm | C.tender | D.fixed |
A.finish | B.bottom | C.starting | D.dead |
A.runners | B.judges | C.coaches | D.crowds |
A.age | B.height | C.name | D.hobby |
A.defending | B.beating | C.winning | D.awarding |
A.set in | B.set off | C.set out | D.set about |
A.different | B.simple | C.painless | D.difficult |
A.realize | B.occur | C.imagine | D.reflect |
4 . When I first walked into a Tai Chi class, I had no idea this eastern movement practice would become so central in my life. It
Many people begin classes wanting to grow stronger, more
Concentrating on
I've been a
A.breaks out | B.turns out | C.makes out | D.puts out |
A.task | B.hope | C.burden | D.pleasure |
A.wealthy | B.healthy | C.comfortable | D.balanced |
A.play | B.begin | C.deal | D.mix |
A.Possibly | B.Obviously | C.Surely | D.Apparently |
A.aroused | B.destroyed | C.applied | D.completed |
A.fantastic | B.correct | C.extreme | D.comfortable |
A.admitting | B.extending | C.realizing | D.promoting |
A.faster | B.slower | C.better | D.worse |
A.mind | B.movement | C.confidence | D.memory |
A.However | B.Besides | C.Therefore | D.Instead |
A.cut | B.close | C.obtain | D.clear |
A.stranger | B.student | C.teacher | D.colleague |
A.when | B.how | C.where | D.why |
A.support | B.relieve | C.forgive | D.comfort |
A.praised | B.demanded | C.inspired | D.commanded |
A.schools | B.teachers | C.grades | D.classes |
A.so that | B.even though | C.now that | D.in case |
A.pursue | B.examine | C.consult | D.accommodate |
A.familiar | B.ideal | C.favorite | D.imaginary |
5 . Davina McNaney on Friday will begin a journey that will bring her home to Wayne County.A breast cancer
“I’m just a regular person.”she said.“I just want to do
McNaney has
During the first week,McNaney plans to run 36 miles each day.Two 13-mile days will follow so she
On July 3,the
Her husband Steve,35,will serve as her pit crew.It will be his
At times,McNaney said she will run with
Company will be nice,she said,noting that she’s also looking forward to
“I hope I can encourage people to challenge themselves,to know that they can overcome in the face of trouble,”McNaney said.“I'm stepping out of my comfort
A.expert | B.survivor | C.organizer | D.participant |
A.effort | B.offer | C.order | D.invitation |
A.anything | B.nothing | C.something | D.everything |
A.figure | B.standard | C.request | D.example |
A.of | B.with | C.for | D.from |
A.join | B.run | C.design | D.sponsor |
A.suffer from | B.meet with | C.come through | D.deal with |
A.borrowed | B.spent | C.raised | D.saved |
A.doubling | B.gaining | C.reaching | D.1osing |
A.must | B.should | C.need | D.can |
A.miss | B.plan | C.chair | D.attend |
A.best | B.final | C.initial | D.short |
A.when | B.which | C.where | D.as |
A.waiting | B.shouting | C.dancing | D.debating |
A.fault | B.right | C.job | D.honour |
A.traffic | B.medical | C.poisonous | D.hungry |
A.athletes | B.champions | C.folks | D.others |
A.alone | B.lonely | C.amazing | D.comfortable |
A.body | B.tension | C.dream | D.mind |
A.room | B.zone | C.life | D.cause |
6 . Throughout my life, I was never very athletic. I wasn’t really into
It was during my junior year in high school that I realized I needed a
As everyone gathered around on the first day of practice, the
Of course, there was no real improvement
A.rules | B.arts | C.competition | D.schoolwork |
A.procedures | B.activities | C.lessons | D.programs |
A.endless | B.pointless | C.important | D.challenging |
A.change | B.rest | C.team | D.result |
A.accompanied | B.assisted | C.required | D.invited |
A.tests | B.alternatives | C.opportunities | D.reasons |
A.competitor | B.coach | C.reporter | D.referee |
A.hard | B.stimulating | C.practical | D.casual |
A.decided | B.suspected | C.realized | D.agreed |
A.sent off | B.taken away | C.turned down | D.worn out |
A.real | B.best | C.expected | D.fun |
A.complaining | B.quitting | C.crying | D.refreshing |
A.convinced | B.taught | C.sent | D.helped |
A.actually | B.gradually | C.separately | D.instantly |
A.performances | B.presentations | C.races | D.steps |
A.middle | B.top | C.front | D.bottom |
A.popular | B.friendly | C.serious | D.relaxed |
A.inspiration | B.determination | C.honesty | D.contribution |
A.unimaginable | B.avoidable | C.easy | D.optional |
A.exception | B.example | C.promotion | D.success |
7 . His palms were sweating. The sun was as hot as the
In his childhood, he used to have dreams about flying,
All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work. a
He knew it was time for his
Lying on his back with that wonderful hot sun on his face. he
A.examination | B.competition | C.struggle | D.debate |
A.set | B.broken | C.kept | D.designed |
A.energetic | B.attractive | C.difficult | D.interesting |
A.what | B.how | C.which | D.where |
A.breath | B.rest | C.walk | D.look |
A.against | B.to | C.on | D.off |
A.hope | B.imagination | C.dream | D.wish |
A.strict | B.occassional | C.basic | D.mental |
A.took over | B.believed in | C.called off | D.turned on |
A.run | B.miss | C.step | D.push |
A.thought | B.goal | C.mind | D.opinion |
A.another | B.first | C.next | D.final |
A.put | B.given | C.shaken | D.cut |
A.regularly | B.wildly | C.suddenly | D.normal |
A.above | B.beside | C.below | D.within |
A.shaped | B.confused | C.filled | D.attracted |
A.seen | B.tasted | C.noticed | D.sensed |
A.said | B.knew | C.predicted | D.understood |
A.tears | B.sweat | C.sadness | D.smile |
A.even | B.or | C.still | D.yet |
I
When I was 59 I saw a 93-year-old being
Since then I’ve run twelve marathons, one a
My family are proud of me and they
A.physical | B.mental | C.increasing | D.poor |
A.make sense | B.make a difference | C.come to an end | D.come to mind |
A.repeat | B.suppose | C.mention | D.doubt |
A.profession | B.self-discipline | C.self-care | D.concentration |
A.active | B.formal | C.private | D.easy |
A.spent | B.experience | C.completed | D.enjoyed |
A.cycling | B.painting | C.reading | D.jogging |
A.challenged | B.created | C.recognized | D.interviewed |
A.hold on | B.sit back | C.grow up | D.look down |
A.normal | B.energetic | C.weak | D.overweight |
A.aimlessly | B.hopelessly | C.unfortunately | D.carelessly |
A.joked | B.wondered | C.decided | D.argued |
A.week | B.year | C.month | D.day |
A.behavior | B.help | C.pain | D.pleasure |
A.fit | B.happy | C.lively | D.attractive |
A.anxiety | B.sports | C.time | D.conditions |
A.astonished | B.tired | C.embarrassed | D.bored |
A.require | B.train | C.support | D.respect |
A.full | B.rich | C.free | D.risky |
A.gracefully | B.mentally | C.bravely | D.seriously |
9 . This was what all of the training and pain was about winning. I watched TV to see the
The young runner was
The thunderous shouts and cheers
A.slim | B.young | C.successful | D.smart |
A.repair | B.construction | C.assessment | D.coaching |
A.on the spot | B.on the air | C.in no way | D.in the meanwhile |
A.Making | B.Hearing | C.Watching | D.Letting |
A.alarms | B.whistles | C.whispers | D.cheers |
A.conflicts | B.worries | C.pains | D.dangers |
A.gone through | B.put lip with | C.got rid of | D.brought up |
A.eventually | B.hardly | C.directly | D.normally |
A.countless | B.effortless | C.worthless | D.breathless |
A.stuck | B.printed | C.written | D.signed |
A.unbelievable | B.optimistic | C.bored | D.unconcerned |
A.send | B.earn | C.leave | D.keep |
A.sighed | B.said | C.smiled | D.thought |
A.persuade | B.remind | C.command | D.scold |
A.rewards | B.chances | C.adventures | D.challenges |
A.drew | B.kept | C.held | D.gave |
A.screen | B.classroom | C.field | D.scene |
A.compete | B.affect | C.beat | D.shock |
A.pulled | B.rolled | C.pushed | D.turned |
A.concern | B.defeat | C.importance | D.presence |
10 . Ivan Fernandez Anaya is a long- distance runner from Spain who competes in cross-country and marathon races. Ivan showed his
Ivan was just about to finish a cross-country race when he
“He was the rightful
Everyone who witnessed the whole
A.character | B.confidence | C.dream | D.interest |
A.by chance | B.on purpose | C.in time | D.at first |
A.predicted | B.explained | C.admitted | D.noticed |
A.touched | B.moved | C.approached | D.changed |
A.confused | B.warned | C.lost . | D.reminded |
A.settled | B.stopped | C.succeeded | D.escaped |
A.bravely | B.easily | C.eventually | D.carefully |
A.Therefore | B.Instead | C.In short | D.For example |
A.possible | B.same | C.clear | D.real |
A.winner | B.runner | C.partner | D.leader |
A.decision . | B.difference | C.mistake | D.contribution |
A.pass | B.follow | C.miss | D.drop |
A.campaign | B.process | C.accident | D.struggle |
A.manage | B.attempt | C.hesitate | D.expect |
A.repeating | B.advertising | C.doubting | D.proving |
A.sportsmanship | B.direction | C.guidance | D.friendship |
A.hide | B.take | C.share | D.reserve . |
A.made up | B.found out | C.laid out . | D.put up |
A.concept | B.content | C.assistance . | D.value . |
A.attitude | B.desire | C.sacrifice | D.medal |