1 . When I told my mother, who passed away earlier this year in her nineties, that I was taking up marathon running at the age of 60, she thought I was crazy. However, I saw it as a way of keeping my _______ health as I entered my older years, and a mental focus as my career（职业生涯） began to _______ .

I _______ that just explains how my generation has come to understand the value of _______ . Our parents always believed later life meant a less _______ Life. In my mid-fifties, I _______ a period of ill health. I realized I needed to look after myself better, so I started _______

When I was 59 I saw a 93-year-old being _______ on TV, who was running the London Marathon. With my sixties around the corner, I didn’t want to _______ and see my health gradually ________ , nor did I want time to pass ________ . I wanted to set myself goals. I ________ if a 93-year-old could run a marathon, so could I!

Since then I’ve run twelve marathons, one a ________ . The physical ________ has been huge. I suffer from arthritis（关节炎） and asthma（哮喘）, but because I am ________ and strong I can manage the ________ and they don’t stop me leading a normal life. And with a marathon to train for every year, I never get ________ . I love having a goal to work towards.

My family are proud of me and they ________ me a lot. I don’t just want to exist in my older years, I want to live a   ________ and active life, and look after my health, physically and ________ .

1.

A．physical

B．mental

C．increasing

D．poor

2.

A．make sense

B．make a difference

C．come to an end

D．come to mind

3.

A．repeat

B．suppose

C．mention

D．doubt

4.

A．profession

B．self-discipline

C．self-care

D．concentration

5.

A．active

B．formal

C．private

D．easy

6.

A．spent

B．experience

C．completed

D．enjoyed

7.

A．cycling

B．painting

C．reading

D．jogging

8.

A．challenged

B．created

C．recognized

D．interviewed

9.

A．hold on

B．sit back

C．grow up

D．look down

10.

A．normal

B．energetic

C．weak

D．overweight

11.

A．aimlessly

B．hopelessly

C．unfortunately

D．carelessly

12.

A．joked

B．wondered

C．decided

D．argued

13.

A．week

B．year

C．month

D．day

14.

A．behavior

B．help

C．pain

D．pleasure

15.

A．fit

B．happy

C．lively

D．attractive

16.

A．anxiety

B．sports

C．time

D．conditions

17.

A．astonished

B．tired

C．embarrassed

D．bored

18.

A．require

B．train

C．support

D．respect

19.

A．full

B．rich

C．free

D．risky

20.

A．gracefully

B．mentally

C．bravely

D．seriously

2 . 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 ____ I was not just there for exercise! For many years now it has been my continuing ____ to share Tai Chi with students of all ages and walks of life.

Many people begin classes wanting to grow stronger, more ___, and flexible. Others are looking for effective ways to __ with stress, the constant demand and trouble of modern life, __ some had seen a TV ad they couldn't remember, describing a group calmly doing Tai Chi in the park, and it __ their curiosity about a different route to health.

Concentrating on __ posture and breathing control, Tai Chi's movements are graceful and well balanced, __ the complete harmony of body and mind. It is different from western sports such as rugby where the harder and quicker the _____. Tai Chi is a sport that strengthens the body as well as the __ from the within. All of these are powerful benefits of Tai Chi. _____,1 have found that consistent practice of these forms develops my everyday experience, and ______the way for growth.

I've been a ____ in various schools over the years, and delight in watching ____ we each find our own keys to learning. It’s a privilege to accompany and___ that process in my students. I am ____ by the marvelous teachers with whom I've had the good fortune to work. All of my ____ take place in beautiful old buildings. The first class is free to newcomers ____ they may try it out with no commitment. I invite you to ____ with questions, or to register for classes. Whether you are young or aged, male or female, you can choose Tai Chi as your ____ physical exercise.

1.

A．breaks out

B．turns out

C．makes out

D．puts out

2.

A．task

B．hope

C．burden

D．pleasure

3.

A．wealthy

B．healthy

C．comfortable

D．balanced

4.

A．play

B．begin

C．deal

D．mix

5.

A．Possibly

B．Obviously

C．Surely

D．Apparently

6.

A．aroused

B．destroyed

C．applied

D．completed

7.

A．fantastic

B．correct

C．extreme

D．comfortable

8.

A．admitting

B．extending

C．realizing

D．promoting

9.

A．faster

B．slower

C．better

D．worse

10.

A．mind

B．movement

C．confidence

D．memory

11.

A．However

B．Besides

C．Therefore

D．Instead

12.

A．cut

B．close

C．obtain

D．clear

13.

A．stranger

B．student

C．teacher

D．colleague

14.

A．when

B．how

C．where

D．why

15.

A．support

B．relieve

C．forgive

D．comfort

16.

A．praised

B．demanded

C．inspired

D．commanded

17.

A．schools

B．teachers

C．grades

D．classes

18.

A．so that

B．even though

C．now that

D．in case

19.

A．pursue

B．examine

C．consult

D．accommodate

20.

A．familiar

B．ideal

C．favorite

D．imaginary

3 . Ivan Fernandez Anaya is a long- distance runner from Spain who competes in cross-country and marathon races. Ivan showed his_______on a race track in Navarra, Spain, and he lost the race _______showing the world what true sportsmanship looks like!

Ivan was just about to finish a cross-country race when he_______Abel Mutai, a Kenyan athlete who' d been in the lead, began to slow down as he_______the finish line. Abel did not understand Spanish so he got _______by the signs and thought he had already_______. Ivan saw what was happening in an instant and could have_______dashed past his opponent (对手) to win the race himself._______, he slowed his own pace and pointed Abel towards the_______finish line so he could win.

“He was the rightful ________,”Ivan said later. “He created a gap (鸿沟) that I couldn't have closed if he hadn't made a ________ As soon as I saw he was stopping, I knew I wasn't going to________him.

Everyone who witnessed the whole________was rightfully impressed with Ivan' s actions! He didn't ________to do that, only__________that being an athlete with right________is one of the most important aspects of sports. Later, a journalist asked Ivan why he didn't________the opportunity to win the race and he________his reason for doing that, “…But if I did that, what would be the________of my victory? What would be the honor of that ________? What would my mom think of that?”

1.

A．character

B．confidence

C．dream

D．interest

2.

A．by chance

B．on purpose

C．in time

D．at first

3.

A．predicted

B．explained

C．admitted

D．noticed

4.

A．touched

B．moved

C．approached

D．changed

5.

A．confused

B．warned

C．lost .

D．reminded

6.

A．settled

B．stopped

C．succeeded

D．escaped

7.

A．bravely

B．easily

C．eventually

D．carefully

8.

A．Therefore

B．Instead

C．In short

D．For example

9.

A．possible

B．same

C．clear

D．real

10.

A．winner

B．runner

C．partner

D．leader

11.

A．decision .

B．difference

C．mistake

D．contribution

12.

A．pass

B．follow

C．miss

D．drop

13.

A．campaign

B．process

C．accident

D．struggle

14.

A．manage

B．attempt

C．hesitate

D．expect

15.

A．repeating

B．advertising

C．doubting

D．proving

16.

A．sportsmanship

B．direction

C．guidance

D．friendship

17.

A．hide

B．take

C．share

D．reserve .

18.

A．made up

B．found out

C．laid out .

D．put up

19.

A．concept

B．content

C．assistance .

D．value .

20.

A．attitude

B．desire

C．sacrifice

D．medal

4 . Throughout my life, I was never very athletic. I wasn’t really into________, sports or conflict. The only________I enjoyed were________things like watching TV and playing computer games.

It was during my junior year in high school that I realized I needed a________. My friends were joining the long distance running club and________me to do it also. At my school, there were no qualification________; every student was accepted.

As everyone gathered around on the first day of practice, the__________announced it was time for “warm-up”. I imagined the warm-up would be a________jog around the 400-metre track. I soon________it was a 1-km run. After completing the run, I was________! I wondered, “If that’s warm-up, what’s next?” The________workout for the day was a 5-km run, which I mostly walked. When I came home, I really considered________. However, I________ myself to keep at it and try harder.

Of course, there was no real improvement________. I always came in last during practice and the first few________. As days and weeks went on, I really tried my best. During practice, I would always keep at the________of the group; the fastest, more________runners were always ahead, while the laziest were behind. As the result of my________, warm-up became a real warm-up. The 5-km runs transformed into an________day of practice. And I was no longer last in anything we did. For a former couch potato, like me, this was a(n)________.

1.

A．rules

B．arts

C．competition

D．schoolwork

2.

A．procedures

B．activities

C．lessons

D．programs

3.

A．endless

B．pointless

C．important

D．challenging

4.

A．change

B．rest

C．team

D．result

5.

A．accompanied

B．assisted

C．required

D．invited

6.

A．tests

B．alternatives

C．opportunities

D．reasons

7.

A．competitor

B．coach

C．reporter

D．referee

8.

A．hard

B．stimulating

C．practical

D．casual

9.

A．decided

B．suspected

C．realized

D．agreed

10.

A．sent off

B．taken away

C．turned down

D．worn out

11.

A．real

B．best

C．expected

D．fun

12.

A．complaining

B．quitting

C．crying

D．refreshing

13.

A．convinced

B．taught

C．sent

D．helped

14.

A．actually

B．gradually

C．separately

D．instantly

15.

A．performances

B．presentations

C．races

D．steps

16.

A．middle

B．top

C．front

D．bottom

17.

A．popular

B．friendly

C．serious

D．relaxed

18.

A．inspiration

B．determination

C．honesty

D．contribution

19.

A．unimaginable

B．avoidable

C．easy

D．optional

20.

A．exception

B．example

C．promotion

D．success

5 . After moving into my mother’s home to look after her following an illness, I found myself thinking about my own _______. It was clear that I _______ to find something that would help me _______ the house more often.

I found my _______ while standing in line at the store checkout one sunny spring day. Red words on the cover of a magazine caught my _______, “Walk Off Weight!”

After _______ the advantages of walking, I knew I had found the perfect _______ that would not only make me spend more time outdoors, but would also help me keep _______.

I didn’t start walking four miles right away; I began _______. After a few weeks, I ________ from walking two miles every day to between four and six miles every day. My ________ increased from about three miles per hour to over four.

It wasn’t long before I began to notice the many ________ in both my physical and emotional (情绪的) health.

I lost ________. The extra (额外的) fat I’d been carrying around my stomach disappeared. My body was

________ and became more shapely. Even my back pain had ________!

The advantages to my emotional health were also great. My spirits lifted with each passing day. I could hardly ________ to get up each morning. With more self-confidence, I also found myself to be more sociable and that I began to ________ meeting new people.

________ my mother became less of a tiring task. Feeling ________, I was able to look after her with great enthusiasm (热情). I ________ her to try to become as healthy and as happy as I felt.

1.

A．dream

B．plan

C．health

D．work

2.

A．needed

B．refused

C．failed

D．forgot

3.

A．live in

B．move into

C．get out of

D．keep away from

4.

A．purpose

B．answer

C．job

D．hobby

5.

A．eye

B．leg

C．hand

D．arm

6.

A．talking about

B．reading about

C．hearing about

D．writing about

7.

A．thought

B．behavior

C．advice

D．activity

8.

A．fit

B．safe

C．quiet

D．busy

9.

A．suddenly

B．quickly

C．slowly

D．finally

10.

A．progressed

B．left

C．followed

D．ended

11.

A．time

B．speed

C．age

D．size

12.

A．changes

B．differences

C．problems

D．chances

13.

A．touch

B．interest

C．heart

D．weight

14.

A．held up

B．brought up

C．given up

D．built up

15.

A．appeared

B．gone

C．returned

D．increased

16.

A．stop

B．manage

C．wait

D．promise

17.

A．avoid

B．enjoy

C．regret

D．remember

18.

A．Waiting for

B．Working for

C．Searching for

D．Caring for

19.

A．lonely

B．proud

C．lively

D．worried

20.

A．encouraged

B．forced

C．required

D．allowed

6 . This was what all of the training and pain was about winning. I watched TV to see the _______ runner AVHO who had been under my   _______ for the last few years. I would have been _______ had it not been for the traffic problem.   _______ the young runner enter the _______ of thousands of people, I could not help thinking of the   _______ that he had   _______   in his training.

The young runner was   _______ considered to be promising when he first came to me. There were _______ training sessions (训练课)full of pain for him. I had seen tiredness ________   on his face. I had been ________ about his anger and pain. It was clear that only hard work could   ________ him success. I had ________to myself when I found that he had too much passion (热情)to give up. And he would keep up the training until he reached achievement. I had never forgot to ________ him that regardless of the ________   he had to keep on practice.

The thunderous shouts and cheers ________ me back to the   ________ . The young runner was gaining speed! He was running to the finish line. He was strong enough to ________other runners. His courage, heart and discipline(纪律)together with his years of practice won him the honor. Tears ________ down my cheeks when I found on the screen the young runner was looking around. I understood at once that he was looking for me. For years, lie had become so used to my________, success or failure.

1.

A．slim

B．young

C．successful

D．smart

2.

A．repair

B．construction

C．assessment

D．coaching

3.

A．on the spot

B．on the air

C．in no way

D．in the meanwhile

4.

A．Making

B．Hearing

C．Watching

D．Letting

5.

A．alarms

B．whistles

C．whispers

D．cheers

6.

A．conflicts

B．worries

C．pains

D．dangers

7.

A．gone through

B．put lip with

C．got rid of

D．brought up

8.

A．eventually

B．hardly

C．directly

D．normally

9.

A．countless

B．effortless

C．worthless

D．breathless

10.

A．stuck

B．printed

C．written

D．signed

11.

A．unbelievable

B．optimistic

C．bored

D．unconcerned

12.

A．send

B．earn

C．leave

D．keep

13.

A．sighed

B．said

C．smiled

D．thought

14.

A．persuade

B．remind

C．command

D．scold

15.

A．rewards

B．chances

C．adventures

D．challenges

16.

A．drew

B．kept

C．held

D．gave

17.

A．screen

B．classroom

C．field

D．scene

18.

A．compete

B．affect

C．beat

D．shock

19.

A．pulled

B．rolled

C．pushed

D．turned

20.

A．concern

B．defeat

C．importance

D．presence

7 . The annual marathon in my town usually occurs during a heat wave. My job was to _________ behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention.

As the athletes began to _________themselves, the _________ runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were _________ the woman in blue silk running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt. Her feet were turned in, yet her left _________ was turned out. Her legs were so disabled that it seemed _________ for her to be able to walk, let alone run a marathon.

I watched in _________ as she slowly moved forward. I didn’t say a word. As I watched her _________ to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and _________ her forward.

__________, she was the only runner left in sight. Tears __________down my face as I sat on the edge of my__________and watched as she pushed forward with __________ determination through the last miles. When the __________ line came into sight, trash lay everywhere and the cheering __________ had long gone home.

I do not know this woman’s __________, but that day she became a part of my life---- a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about __________ the other runners or winning the prize, it was about finishing what she had __________ to do, no matter what. When I think things are too __________ or too time-consuming, I think of the last runner. Then, I __________ how easy the task before me really is.

1.

A．follow

B．run

C．walk

D．drive

2.

A．march

B．wander

C．pace

D．walk

3.

A．last

B．front

C．back

D．disabled

4.

A．occurred to

B．held to

C．drawn to

D．taken to

5.

A．eye

B．knee

C．hand

D．arm

6.

A．likely

B．probable

C．impossible

D．unfair

7.

A．silence

B．practice

C．theory

D．public

8.

A．manage

B．struggle

C．mean

D．tend

9.

A．urging

B．shouting

C．discouraging

D．pushing

10.

A．Immediately

B．Instantly

C．Firstly

D．Finally

11.

A．flood

B．pour

C．put

D．stream

12.

A．seat

B．desk

C．stand

D．stadium

13.

A．weak

B．firm

C．tender

D．fixed

14.

A．finish

B．bottom

C．starting

D．dead

15.

A．runners

B．judges

C．coaches

D．crowds

16.

A．age

B．height

C．name

D．hobby

17.

A．defending

B．beating

C．winning

D．awarding

18.

A．set in

B．set off

C．set out

D．set about

19.

A．different

B．simple

C．painless

D．difficult

20.

A．realize

B．occur

C．imagine

D．reflect

8 . A snowstorm hit my neighborhood the other day. I had recently agreed to be the house’s groundskeeper, which meant I got ______ with shoveling(铲) the inches of snow that covered the driveway.

I had stayed in the house during the ______ , so I was actually pretty happy to head ______ . I shoveled for an hour or so, and I felt muscles in my arms and legs that I had ______ used start to burn. By the time I finished shoveling, I was getting the   ______ I normally get from biking. To be honest, I was pretty ______ to stop.

A few days later, some friends and I got into a ______ about how hard it is to exercise. Going to gyms is becoming the most annoying ______ ever. Not exercising has an effect on our health. Less than 5% of adults are physically ______ for half an hour a day. Not exercising enough can ______ diseases like heart diseases, cancer, obesity and depression.

And yet shoveling snow was that ______. It didn’t take too much ______ because I wasn’t shoveling for exercise, but to ______ the driveway. People pay much money for gym memberships and classes to ______ extra fat. So why not ______ paying the fitness industry to exercise and help with each other with such kind of ______ ? Surely they’re better off ______ that money and putting the energy to practical use.

A neighborhood could have a Facebook group where people could ______ things they needed help with. Then, people who wanted to exercise could ______ . Win-win. Instead of making it about helping people, it can be framed as a new fitness ______ .

1.

A．charged

B．filled

C．tasked

D．crowded

2.

A．festival

B．disaster

C．rush

D．storm

3.

A．outside

B．inside

C．forward

D．backward

4.

A．usually

B．directly

C．really

D．rarely

5.

A．challenge

B．exercise

C．threat

D．power

6.

A．lucky

B．angry

C．happy

D．sorry

7.

A．party

B．meeting

C．discussion

D．fight

8.

A．homework

B．routine

C．solution

D．business

9.

A．strong

B．healthy

C．active

D．sleepy

10.

A．bring about

B．set off

C．take down

D．live through

11.

A．difficult

B．easy

C．valuable

D．perfect

12.

A．determination

B．intelligence

C．reputation

D．confidence

13.

A．design

B．clear

C．build

D．wash

14.

A．put on

B．pass down

C．pick up

D．burn off

15.

A．enjoy

B．miss

C．stop

D．escape

16.

A．reality

B．labor

C．dream

D．faith

17.

A．saving

B．collecting

C．donating

D．achieving

18.

A．seek

B．imagine

C．post

D．examine

19.

A．help out

B．show off

C．turn around

D．run away

20.

A．lesson

B．skill

C．map

D．style

9 . His palms were sweating. The sun was as hot as the_____he faced today at the National Junior Olympics. The pole was______at 17 feet, three inches higher than his personal best. Michael Stone faced the most______day of his pole- vaulting(撑竿跳) career.

In his childhood, he used to have dreams about flying,______he would be running down a country road, racing between golden wheat fields. At one point, he would take a______and then lift ______the ground, soaring like an eagle. This______about flying was put to______training by Michael's father and coach ,who_____hard work and sweat. If you want something, work for it.

All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work. a______would get him second place, but Michael would not allow himself the______of not winning.

He knew it was time for his_____ jump. Having_____off the tension from his legs, he began to stretch out his arms and upper body. He carefully picked up his pole, his heart beating     ____.The running track______him felt like the country road he used to dream about. Visions of the golden wheat fields______his thoughts. The air around him was the purest and freshest he had ever______. Michael was soaring like an eagle in his dreams

Lying on his back with that wonderful hot sun on his face. he______he could see in his mind's eye the______on his mother's face. He knew his dad was probably smiling too,_____laughing. With all the media attention, Michael’s life would never be the same. It wasn’t just because he set a new world record. It was simply because Michael Stone is blind.

1.

A．examination

B．competition

C．struggle

D．debate

2.

A．set

B．broken

C．kept

D．designed

3.

A．energetic

B．attractive

C．difficult

D．interesting

4.

A．what

B．how

C．which

D．where

5.

A．breath

B．rest

C．walk

D．look

6.

A．against

B．to

C．on

D．off

7.

A．hope

B．imagination

C．dream

D．wish

8.

A．strict

B．occassional

C．basic

D．mental

9.

A．took over

B．believed in

C．called off

D．turned on

10.

A．run

B．miss

C．step

D．push

11.

A．thought

B．goal

C．mind

D．opinion

12.

A．another

B．first

C．next

D．final

13.

A．put

B．given

C．shaken

D．cut

14.

A．regularly

B．wildly

C．suddenly

D．normal

15.

A．above

B．beside

C．below

D．within

16.

A．shaped

B．confused

C．filled

D．attracted

17.

A．seen

B．tasted

C．noticed

D．sensed

18.

A．said

B．knew

C．predicted

D．understood

19.

A．tears

B．sweat

C．sadness

D．smile

20.

A．even

B．or

C．still

D．yet

10 . Cali Scores a Goal

It was the last game of the season. Cali had been playing soccer all summer. She really enjoyed __________ around with the other players in her blue uniform, chasing the black and white ball across the grassy field. As much as she tried, __________, Cali still had not scored one single goal.

“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 __________ the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should __________ soccer.

“Don’t give up,” said her teammates. ”You just need to keep trying and you will get __________ .” So Cali stayed on the team and did her best.

“Don’t give up,” said Aunt Lisa. But it was half-time, and Cali was feeling __________ . She was trying! Every time she got a(an) __________ to kick the ball, it would go in the __________ direction or a player from the other team would take control of it.

The break was over and the referee(裁判) blew her whistle to __________ the game again. The two __________ walked back onto the field, both __________ to win. Cali heard her aunt whisper in her ear. “Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it.”

Cali took a deep breath. __________ she didn’t get one goal all summer, she knew that she had tried her best. She dreamed she’d leave her team after the game was over. Suddenly, she was woken by some __________ that was the sweet, happy jingle of the ice cream truck. It was driving right beside the soccer field, playing its music loudly to attract __________ .

The players on both teams turned to __________ at it. A few girls pointed to it and cheered. The soccer game had nearly stopped. Cali looked around and saw the soccer ball close by, __________ by the nearest player from the other team. Cali dashed over to the ball. She dribbled(带球) it between her feet, moving forward toward the net of the yellow team. By the time the other girls had __________ , Cali was positioned right in front of the net. The goalkeeper was __________ to one side, looking at the ice cream truck. She turned back __________ to guard the net as Cali kicked the ball hard.

The keeper __________ out her gloved hand. The ball touched the tips of her fingers as it swooshed past, right into the net. “Goal!”

1.

A．running

B．walking

C．jumping

D．hiking

2.

A．therefore

B．otherwise

C．though

D．meanwhile

3.

A．with

B．over

C．for

D．past

4.

A．quit

B．remember

C．change

D．respect

5.

A．harder

B．better

C．faster

D．easier

6.

A．normal

B．hopeful

C．calm

D．upset

7.

A．award

B．idea

C．chance

D．order

8.

A．safe

B．wrong

C．clear

D．positive

9.

A．pause

B．start

C．cancel

D．end

10.

A．players

B．girls

C．teams

D．coaches

11.

A．satisfied

B．frightened

C．pleased

D．determined

12.

A．Even if

B．As if

C．Because

D．When

13.

A．noise

B．music

C．whistle

D．cheer

14.

A．customers

B．teachers

C．audiences

D．reporters

15.

A．fire

B．laugh

C．knock

D．look

16.

A．found

B．ignored

C．protected

D．pushed

17.

A．discussed

B．recalled

C．noticed

D．permitted

18.

A．hiding

B．rushing

C．standing

D．waiting

19.

A．quickly

B．secretly

C．bravely

D．silently

20.

A．threw

B．carried

C．dragged

D．reached