1 . 36-year-old Andy decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding. The only
Andy's challenges began even
Determined to change people's
To inspire plus-sized people to
Following an article about his initiative in the San Francisco Chronicle (纪事报), Andy, received numerous messages from
For those
A.barrier | B.task | C.adventure | D.target |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Undoubtedly | D.Fortunately |
A.after | B.before | C.when | D.until |
A.male | B.ambitious | C.elderly | D.overweight |
A.easily-forgotten | B.long-held | C.interesting | D.convincing |
A.expectation | B.impression | C.description | D.knowledge |
A.selfish | B.dishonest | C.sensitive | D.wrong |
A.create | B.imagine | C.enter | D.occupy |
A.make sense of | B.give way to | C.take up | D.remark on |
A.question | B.persuade | C.sponsor | D.teach |
A.approach | B.solution | C.response | D.entrance |
A.consumers | B.skaters | C.strangers | D.customers |
A.patience | B.need | C.courage | D.curiosity |
A.unlikely | B.unsuitable | C.content | D.hesitant |
A.try | B.discover | C.introduce | D.assess |
2 . At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the sport of canoe(赛艇)racing was added to the list of international competitions. The favorite team in the four-man canoe
As the
Bill, after a great deal of thinking, decided to withdraw from the competition.
It was a shame, but Bill said that he had no
There was a(n)
A.contest | B.race | C.sports | D.game |
A.year | B.deadline | C.time | D.chance |
A.birth | B.baby | C.help | D.hand |
A.found | B.put | C.thought | D.trapped |
A.expect | B.compete | C.comment | D.forget |
A.promises | B.dreams | C.journeys | D.businesses |
A.What | B.As | C.So | D.That |
A.early | B.lucky | C.late | D.miserable |
A.very | B.too | C.so | D.much |
A.taken | B.finished | C.fought | D.competed |
A.regrets | B.advantages | C.disappointments | D.choices |
A.did | B.paid | C.made | D.lost |
A.origin | B.strength | C.reason | D.energy |
A.apparently | B.truly | C.finally | D.seemingly |
A.wants | B.needs | C.values | D.matters |
A.expected | B.annoying | C.interesting | D.disappointing |
A.eventually | B.fortunately | C.actually | D.initially |
A.named | B.marked | C.expected | D.indicated |
A.sent | B.accepted | C.mailed | D.received |
A.showed | B.read | C.told | D.noted |
3 . I opened the hotel curtains to find dark rainy streets. After training in nearly 100-degree weather in St. Louis, I wasn't
My group
I was still energized at Mile 13, and supporters were still
At the end of Mile 25, my body was beat. As I saw that finish line in the wind, I put all my
Traveling for my first marathon will be
What will be the most impressive
A.wasting | B.arranging | C.enjoying | D.expecting |
A.fail | B.lose | C.matter | D.work |
A.escaped | B.started | C.approved | D.protested |
A.heavy | B.mild | C.slight | D.bright |
A.touching | B.cheering | C.crying | D.trying |
A.power | B.anger | C.pain | D.relief |
A.practiced | B.continued | C.avoided | D.imagined |
A.took off | B.settled in | C.broke down | D.dressed up |
A.confusing | B.usual | C.simple | D.inspiring |
A.energy | B.pressure | C.relaxation | D.elegance |
A.volunteer | B.editor | C.interviewee | D.announcer |
A.crossed | B.drew | C.swallowed | D.burned |
A.showed | B.bought | C.handed | D.lent |
A.mistakenly | B.strangely | C.luckily | D.truly |
A.education | B.support | C.admiration | D.treatment |
A.finish | B.perform | C.suffer | D.assist |
A.brave | B.guilty | C.firm | D.anxious |
A.wish | B.exercise | C.memory | D.judgment |
A.suspect | B.struggle | C.cheat | D.argument |
A.cause | B.question | C.favor | D.test |
4 . When a heavy rain poured down, for many the first thing to do was to rush for cover. For photographer Mug Dong, however, his
In the summer of 2015, Yang Dong
The 28-year-old became
However, the excitement of winning prizes has gradually faded. Yang has found a
A.first | B.deep | C.special | D.sudden |
A.protect | B.purchase | C.take | D.repair |
A.damage | B.record | C.imagine | D.copy |
A.secretly | B.completely | C.simply | D.partly |
A.measured | B.described | C.visited | D.drew |
A.sent | B.won | C.made | D.showed |
A.photos | B.books | C.reports | D.researches |
A.drove | B.ran | C.waited | D.lived |
A.rest | B.shot | C.money | D.prize |
A.writers | B.drivers | C.specialists | D.photographers |
A.luck | B.talent | C.weather | D.effort |
A.taking over | B.looking around | C.holding on | D.acting out |
A.kind | B.smart | C.crazy | D.popular |
A.reading | B.sharing | C.collecting | D.searching |
A.works | B.comments | C.suggestions | D.notes |
A.possible | B.wrong | C.correct | D.new |
A.present | B.retell | C.announce | D.attach |
A.adapted | B.limited | C.devoted | D.addressed |
A.taste | B.memory | C.impression | D.understanding |
A.easy | B.tough | C.regular | D.casual |
5 . I am enveloped by an instant sweet happiness before falling down in exhaustion. Hands held high, I
For me too, triathlon has
A.carefully | B.suddenly | C.finally | D.recently |
A.breath | B.sight | C.control | D.touch |
A.satisfaction | B.gratitude | C.direction | D.responsibility |
A.talk | B.chant | C.wait | D.celebrate |
A.Easier | B.Worse | C.Closer | D.Deeper |
A.stage | B.feedback | C.escape | D.image |
A.doubt | B.room | C.hope | D.reason |
A.difficult | B.rewarding | C.stable | D.limited |
A.creative | B.positive | C.ordinary | D.familiar |
A.music | B.sport | C.travel | D.writing |
A.prevented | B.imagined | C.risked | D.found |
A.appeals to | B.goes against | C.carries away | D.takes over |
A.free | B.proud | C.aware | D.cautious |
A.broken down | B.resulted in | C.benefited from | D.held back |
A.anger | B.desire | C.fear | D.injustice |
A.select | B.recognize | C.predict | D.handle |
A.thinner | B.rougher | C.stronger | D.kinder |
A.gains | B.avoids | C.beats | D.requires |
A.bothers | B.attracts | C.changes | D.spoils |
A.fun-filled | B.time-saving | C.new-born | D.long-lost |
After my speech about how everyone can benefit from football, Michael, a short and thin boy, approached me. Although I told him about our
On the opening day of practice, we started a one-mile jog around the track. Repeatedly Michael fell, each time
Our big game came. At first, we were losing
At our celebration dinner, we always gave a big award to the most
A.strength | B.criterion | C.evidence | D.admission |
A.in defense | B.in return | C.in effect | D.in vain |
A.bent on | B.drunk in | C.opposed to | D.stuck in |
A.get | B.make | C.seize | D.seek |
A.topic ; | B.idea | C.plot | D.tune . |
A.pulling | B.bringing | C.picking | D.pushing |
A.intellectually | B.casually | C.spiritually | D.physically |
A.falling | B.twisting | C.spinning | D.resisting |
A.proud | B.smart | C.rigid | D.awful |
A.standing | B.lying | C.jogging | D.resting |
A.disturbed | B.willing | C.desperate | D.astonished |
A.by | B.via | C.with | D.off |
A.wound up | B.dropped out | C.given up | D.worn out |
A.teaching | B.claiming | C.begging | D.following |
A.beat | B.won | C.lost | D.hit |
A.competitive | B.aggressive | C.offensive | D.reflective |
A.cheered | B.celebrated | C.approved | D.applauded |
A.acknowledges | B.accelerates | C.reserves | D.deserves |
A.upwards of | B.next to | C.far from | D.thanks to |
A.reward | B.bonus | C.prize | D.medal |
How is it going?
Thank you for your interest in joining the school
Firstly, you need to show us that you can
Secondly, the tallest players are not always the ones that get
I hope these
Yours Sincerely,
Michael Jack
1.A.football | B.basketball | C.volleyball | D.baseball |
A.class | B.school | C.club | D.team |
A.investigating | B.questioning | C.seeking | D.testing |
A.but | B.or | C.for | D.so |
A.possibility | B.lesson | C.award | D.goal |
A.calling | B.aiming | C.answering | D.acting |
A.play | B.buy | C.make | D.borrow |
A.poses | B.bounces | C.moves | D.shots |
A.kick | B.set | C.keep | D.score |
A.take | B.keep | C.pay | D.switch |
A.chosen | B.awarded | C.promoted | D.fired |
A.talent | B.character | C.shape | D.intelligence |
A.hardwork | B.heroism | C.individualism | D.teamwork |
A.rules | B.qualities | C.traditions | D.conditions |
A.tips | B.warnings | C.requirements | D.announcements |
I started surfing about five years ago and
When I try to
The one thing I can
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A.tell | B.answer | C.give | D.realize |
A.wonder | B.understand | C.reply | D.believe |
A.stayed | B.came | C.dropped | D.fell |
A.wave | B.storm | C.sail | D.boat |
A.bring | B.connect | C.compare | D.tie |
A.work | B.study | C.holiday | D.life |
A.mind | B.effort | C.health | D.time |
A.along | B.above | C.around | D.by |
A.beach | B.water | C.board | D.lake |
A.sky | B.world | C.earth | D.ocean |
A.take | B.get | C.make | D.keep |
A.catches | B.includes![]() | C.offers | D.collects |
A.sharp | B.great | C.hard | D.calm |
A.known | B.right | C.far | D.different |
A.chosen | B.tried | C.learned | D.promised |
A.levels | B.points | C.steps | D.parts |
A.reaching | B.accepting | C.pushing | D.setting |
A.sitting | B.walking | C.fighting | D.working |
A.of | B.from | C.on | D.with |
A.think | B.succeed | C.perform | D.feel |