1 . Being a parent is already a life-changing experience. However, this 40-year-old dad
Before Jeremiah Peterson looked like a supermodel, he weighed 290 pounds. He was only
“Instead of remembering all the good
The dad then was
He started by giving up drinking and
After 150 days of a strict diet and lots of
Peterson now uses his story and fitness expertise to coach and
“Find your reason that is
A.explored | B.experienced | C.deserved | D.discovered |
A.allowed | B.warned | C.encouraged | D.invited |
A.realized | B.discussed | C.guessed | D.stressed |
A.changes | B.opportunities | C.memories | D.preparations |
A.remember | B.prove | C.recommend | D.predict |
A.turns | B.breaks | C.photos | D.notes |
A.excited | B.honoured | C.determined | D.amazed |
A.insisting on | B.learning from | C.applying for | D.thinking of |
A.competing | B.waiting | C.relaxing | D.moving |
A.practice | B.consideration | C.exercise | D.attention |
A.suddenly | B.extremely | C.obviously | D.relatively |
A.please | B.compare | C.inspire | D.force |
A.purpose | B.reason | C.advantage | D.direction |
A.essential | B.convenient | C.creative | D.positive |
A.achievements | B.imaginations | C.conditions | D.actions |
2 . It’s my dream. I’m nine years old now, but have been
One recent Sunday morning, my mum drove me to a 5km race in Minnesota.
The starting line was
After a while I saw route directions for a 10km race. I was worried, thinking I was
It has made me want to do more 10km races. I hope my story
A.hiking | B.swimming | C.driving | D.running |
A.time | B.resource | C.energy | D.patience |
A.separated | B.crowded | C.prepared | D.limited |
A.shallow | B.strong | C.strange | D.sensitive |
A.fork | B.barrier | C.station | D.bridge |
A.blocked off | B.pulled off | C.tidied up | D.gave up |
A.example | B.heart | C.directions | D.feelings |
A.stuck | B.lost | C.deserted | D.involved |
A.fueled | B.adapted | C.tired | D.relaxed |
A.waiting | B.shaking | C.watching | D.breathing |
A.Initially | B.Actually | C.Obviously | D.Eventually |
A.won | B.quit | C.changed | D.expected |
A.dream | B.mistake | C.balance | D.lesson |
A.test | B.risk | C.adventure | D.distance |
A.allows | B.enables | C.inspires | D.presses |
August 16, 2016 runners Abbey D' Agostino (USA) and Nikki Hamblin (New Zealand) touched the world while they
In an interview later, Nikki recalled how the suddenness of the crash and fall influenced her. "When I went down it was like, 'What's happening? Why am I on the ground?' And suddenly there's this hand on my shoulder, like '
"I'm so thankful for Abbey for doing that for me. That girl is the Olympic spirit right there." Nikki said. The simple act has become a
A.took | B.fought | C.competed | D.played |
A.came into | B.crashed into | C.broke into | D.turned into |
A.slow down | B.break down | C.sit down | D.came down |
A.all | B.both | C.none | D.neither |
A.turned | B.remembered | C.planned | D.agreed |
A.Get up | B.Get away | C.Get on | D.Get off |
A.interested | B.impressed | C.excited | D.surprised |
A.Hopefully | B.Hopelessly | C.Luckily | D.Unluckily |
A.continuing | B.stopping | C.climbing | D.riding |
A.carry | B.take | C.bring | D.hold |
A.make | B.remind | C.advise | D.refuse |
A.achievement | B.improvement | C.development | D.encouragement |
A.If | B.Yet | C.Though | D.Unless |
A.wise | B.funny | C.beautiful | D.polite |
A.medal | B.symbol | C.mark | D.sign |
4 . Wimbledon tournament was going on. Though I am not a great follower of the game. I decided to
As the match began, there were loud
By the second set, it had become
My uncle was visiting us that evening. As he saw all this, he said, “Look at all these envious people. They are so happy that an accomplished person is getting
My dad saw all this. Before going to sleep, he kept his hand on my shoulder and
A.look | B.play | C.watch | D.show |
A.opponent | B.friend | C.teammate | D.roommate |
A.person | B.reminder | C.name | D.thought |
A.voices | B.cheers | C.feelings | D.songs |
A.went on | B.called on | C.kicked off | D.set off |
A.audience | B.player | C.listener | D.visitor |
A.doubtful | B.meaningful | C.wonderful | D.obvious |
A.unfortunately | B.effortlessly | C.fruitlessly | D.basically |
A.stricken | B.knocked | C.beaten | D.worried |
A.Pressure | B.Sadness | C.Excitement | D.Pleasure |
A.glad | B.relaxed | C.strange | D.guilty |
A.match | B.training | C.test | D.struggle |
A.laughed | B.joked | C.whispered | D.warned |
A.competing | B.improving | C.realizing | D.falling |
A.benefit | B.hope | C.freedom | D.fun |
5 . In a Delhi slum(贫民窟),Khushi, 14, rises in complete darkness.
The children reach the pitch(球场)before their 4:30 a. m. start time. Training must
Peter arrives just as they are seated. Peter founded My Angels, a football academy that supports poor children and teaches them sport
On the pitch, Khushi is one of the best players. “As a
A.Blindly | B.Naturally | C.Casually | D.Worriedly |
A.reaches | B.slips | C.looks | D.marches |
A.drives | B.drags | C.guards | D.forces |
A.show | B.match | C.rent | D.practice |
A.speak | B.cry | C.win | D.stop |
A.fenced | B.safe | C.crowded | D.rich |
A.get ready | B.go on | C.begin | D.conclude |
A.senior | B.foreign | C.wealthier | D.stronger |
A.for fun | B.for free | C.occasionally | D.temporarily |
A.families | B.education | C.lives | D.plans |
A.matter | B.work | C.occur | D.exist |
A.skilled | B.young | C.former | D.regular |
A.ambitious | B.negative | C.careful | D.foolish |
A.memory | B.career | C.time | D.confidence |
A.goal | B.poor | C.family | D.neighborhood |