1 . Exercise and I had never had a good relationship due to my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
When I entered the University of Regina, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my
A.expected | B.allowed | C.forced | D.invited |
A.therefore | B.though | C.instead | D.besides |
A.avoided | B.risked | C.regretted | D.kept |
A.in shape | B.for fun | C.at ease | D.on business |
A.refused | B.happened | C.bothered | D.decided |
A.hardly | B.merely | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.eager | B.content | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.cheated | B.comforted | C.asked | D.annoyed |
A.happy | B.proud | C.careful | D.sure |
A.cup | B.part | C.share | D.mouth |
A.curiosity | B.passion | C.fear | D.confidence |
A.perfect | B.positive | C.adorable | D.official |
A.accept | B.feel | C.display | D.compare |
A.witness | B.separate | C.discourage | D.save |
A.trouble | B.sense | C.peace | D.contact |
2 . I think I will never forget the special day in November. 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
I watched as runners rushed by me.
The
“But we worked so hard. What about our dream?” He
It wasn’t long before my running shoes were back on, marking a
A.dream | B.result | C.day | D.weather |
A.goal | B.race | C.contest | D.battle |
A.amusement | B.astonishment | C.coldness | D.excitement |
A.great | B.afraid | C.nervous | D.proud |
A.programs | B.instructions | C.practices | D.studies |
A.sacrifice | B.potential | C.patience | D.attention |
A.look | B.move | C.start | D.come |
A.disappear | B.decrease | C.strengthen | D.increase |
A.relief | B.spirit | C.pleasure | D.glory |
A.give | B.hold | C.feel | D.add |
A.Where | B.Because | C.If | D.Although |
A.strength | B.emotion | C.confidence | D.trust |
A.loud | B.foreign | C.soft | D.firm |
A.running | B.cheering | C.going | D.training |
A.audience | B.judges | C.competitors | D.doctors |
A.disappointed | B.disturbed | C.bored | D.frightened |
A.develop | B.change | C.follow | D.happen |
A.turned | B.took | C.reached | D.looked |
A.new | B.near | C.rough | D.narrow |
A.struggled | B.experienced | C.remembered | D.appreciated |
3 . 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 |
4 . 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 |
5 . Two years ago, Kiah Twisselman was working for the Kentucky Beef Council, when she reached the weight of 285 pounds. Kiah was responsible for their nutrition program, which meant
While on a flight to a work conference, Kiah read a book by motivational speaker Rachel Hollis. “That book was kind of my
She started
Kiah started waking up earlier,
To
Over the next year, Kiah lost 103 pounds and the physical transformation was so
A.believing | B.improving | C.ensuring | D.advocating |
A.nutritionists | B.tourists | C.farmers | D.partners |
A.unfortunate | B.successful | C.uncomfortable | D.appealing |
A.business | B.wake-up | C.first-aid | D.conference |
A.favor | B.diet | C.control | D.opinion |
A.following | B.assisting | C.blaming | D.interviewing |
A.forbade | B.qualified | C.permitted | D.challenged |
A.overcoming | B.practicing | C.celebrating | D.correcting |
A.watched out | B.dashed out | C.worked out | D.spoke out |
A.forced | B.fueled | C.promised | D.reminded |
A.thus | B.yet | C.merely | D.even |
A.fix | B.divide | C.switch | D.sum |
A.self-criticism | B.self-love | C.self-respect | D.self-doubt |
A.save | B.protect | C.introduce | D.forgive |
A.apparent | B.awkward | C.slight | D.gradual |
6 . In high school, Dad got me to play rugby in the first place. I enjoyed throwing the ball around, but I didn't think I had what it
Four years of efforts came down to my last game. I urged my dad to bring our
I
I couldn't wait to
"I'm sorry,” he said, "I
A.paid | B.took | C.gained | D.deserved |
A.as | B.although | C.if | D.unless |
A.rarely | B.definitely | C.constantly | D.usually |
A.uniform | B.album | C.camera | D.mask |
A.glared | B.waved | C.rushed | D.laughed |
A.accompanied | B.tricked | C.dragged | D.led |
A.kick | B.impact | C.behavior | D.performance |
A.detect | B.monitor | C.record | D.experience |
A.broke up | B.lined up | C.made up | D.shot up |
A.screaming | B.complaining | C.whispering | D.announcing |
A.ambitious | B.embarrassed | C.thrilled | D.curious |
A.failed | B.intended | C.managed | D.offered |
A.strength | B.confusion | C.guilt | D.relief |
A.fueled | B.exposed | C.decreased | D.tested |
A.improper | B.impractical | C.inaccurate | D.incomplete |
7 . How much do you know about athletes? Many people regard watching sports games as a form of
Records are
The closer athletes get to being
A.attention | B.contribution | C.recreation | D.communication |
A.beliefs | B.rights | C.strengths | D.limits |
A.routine | B.situation | C.experience | D.opinion |
A.required | B.avoided | C.attracted | D.disturbed |
A.beyond | B.within | C.from | D.by |
A.cut | B.division | C.involvement | D.breakthrough |
A.difference | B.barrier | C.habit | D.fear |
A.aims | B.shoots | C.works | D.stands |
A.updated | B.held | C.checked | D.established |
A.minute | B.hour | C.second | D.day |
A.contains | B.measures | C.means | D.covers |
A.Instead | B.Soon | C.Meanwhile | D.Besides |
A.honest | B.strong | C.perfect | D.ordinary |
A.assessing | B.affecting | C.expecting | D.approaching |
A.shave | B.keep | C.pay | D.knock |
A.history | B.struggle | C.change | D.inspiration |
A.quickly | B.finally | C.normally | D.gradually |
A.satisfactory | B.peak | C.consistent | D.fair |
A.making sense | B.taking effect | C.making progress | D.losing heart |
A.stop | B.remember | C.start | D.suggest |
8 . Janela, a judge for Guinness World Records (GWR), says it was the most fun he’s had since joining the GWR organization in 2009. As a judge, Janela has traveled the globe
Each year, Janela judges between 15 and 20
Then there’s the record tracking. There are more than 50,000 Guinness World Records entries in the organization’s database. Each week, more than 1,000
As the U.S. content manager for GWR, Janela works with a team of 10
As
“Sometimes it’s
A.witnessing | B.sponsoring | C.supporting | D.attending |
A.about | B.like | C.except | D.with |
A.sports | B.items | C.accidents | D.events |
A.satisfaction | B.success | C.fun | D.luck |
A.organizer | B.player | C.researcher | D.judge |
A.meeting | B.training | C.separation | D.competition |
A.exercise | B.courage | C.wealth | D.knowledge |
A.observe | B.catch | C.win | D.find |
A.records | B.applications | C.opinions | D.suggestions |
A.managing | B.choosing | C.hoping | D.promising |
A.anxious about | B.interested in | C.proud of | D.responsible for |
A.exciting | B.strange | C.easy | D.difficult |
A.doubt | B.advantage | C.challenge | D.progress |
A.convenient | B.hard | C.important | D.fair |
A.objective | B.practical | C.patient | D.honest |
9 . How Running Helped Me Turn My Life Around
I've never been an athlete. Aside from excelling at all academic disciplines at school, my main goal was to
That was until the end of 2016, when I was unexpectedly laid off. The chances of getting a new
However, while being there, I got phenomenal
While I saw my body starting to look more toned, I also noticed my negative thoughts didn't occur that
In the meantime, I was able to
I got my full-time job
I still have a long running
A.attend | B.avoid | C.pursue | D.postpone |
A.house | B.plan | C.class | D.job |
A.dark | B.deep | C.critical | D.random |
A.call | B.look | C.cheer | D.stand |
A.sympathy | B.pleasure | C.luck | D.energy |
A.lift | B.shot | C.break | D.choice |
A.meets | B.leaves | C.takes | D.drops |
A.came | B.fell | C.went | D.slowed |
A.last | B.walk | C.rest | D.function |
A.credit | B.impact | C.success | D.opportunity |
A.readily | B.frequently | C.normally | D.occasionally |
A.goal | B.limit | C.record | D.standard |
A.cancel | B.secure | C.approve | D.continue |
A.service | B.position | C.future | D.income |
A.absorbed | B.interested | C.confident | D.confused |
A.offer | B.permit | C.schedule | D.application |
A.award | B.honor | C.injury | D.issue |
A.leisure | B.expected | C.original | D.spare |
A.show | B.routine | C.distance | D.journey |
A.faith | B.consideration | C.evidence | D.guidance |
10 . Flo Meiler was a Senior Olympics tennis player. She
In Bernice Bates' yoga class, there is a motto: “I can do that.”You will feel
A.gave up | B.took up | C.cleaned up | D.set up |
A.competed | B.failed | C.studied | D.practised |
A.list | B.dream . | C.desire | D.expectation |
A.tests | B.results | C.scores | D.records |
A.Besides | B.However | C.Otherwise | D.Therefore |
A.time . | B.need | C.sense . | D.fate |
A.relaxed | B.upset | C.optimistic . | D.annoyed |
A.examples | B.pieces | C.structures | D.shapes |
A.showing | B.awarding | C.teaching | D.creating |
A.searches | B.holds | C.cleans | D.reaches |
A.promises | B.invites | C.requires | D.inspires |
A.getting | B.asking | C.sharing | D.making |
A.family | B.body | C.friends | D.careers |
A.deal | B.compare | C.end | D.continue |
A.common | B.necessary | C.difficult | D.beautiful |