1 . At 21, Chris Nikic became the first-ever person with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征) to complete the Ironman triathlon (铁人三项 ). The very thought would be enough to_________ people in good physical condition. But by finishing it, Nikic set a Guinness World Record.

This remarkable achievement was made possible_________the loving guidance of Nikic’s dad, Nik. Nik was_________about his son’s sedentary (久坐不动的) lifestyle, so he gave him the_________of becoming 1% fitter every day. And the first step was_________with a single push-up. Now, three years later, Nikic has_________up the strength to really push his body to the_________. Considering those with Down syndrome already have to_________with varying physical and learning disabilities, Nikic’s achievement is a typical_________of how people with this condition continue to cross barriers.

In fact, during the competition Nikic had a slight_________. While it resulted in cuts on his legs, this didn’t_________Nikic from continuing the race. As Nik_________, the achievement symbolized something more_________than an impressive medal. “The triathlon has served as a _________for Nikic to become one step closer to his_________of living a normal life. It’s also about being a role model for other kids and families that face similar barriers, _________no dream or goal is too high.”

Nikic isn’t_________there. “Goal set and achieved. Time to set a new and bigger goal for 2023!” the_________public speaker shared with his followers on social media. _________, with his family and friends, Nikic will continue to create_________.

1.

A．put off

B．appeal to

C．turn down

D．push out

2.

A．thanks to

B．but for

C．regardless of

D．apart from

3.

A．particular

B．anxious

C．disappointed

D．cautious

4.

A．chance

B．lesson

C．schedule

D．challenge

5.

A．quickened

B．backed

C．accomplished

D．accepted

6.

A．saved

B．put

C．taken

D．built

7.

A．limit

B．test

C．edge

D．end

8.

A．struggle

B．compete

C．connect

D．meet

9.

A．sign

B．example

C．reminder

D．exception

10.

A．problem

B．accident

C．fever

D．pause

11.

A．withdraw

B．dismiss

C．discourage

D．excuse

12.

A．predicted

B．recalled

C．admitted

D．explained

13.

A．popular

B．interesting

C．vital

D．surprising

14.

A．choice

B．routine

C．platform

D．task

15.

A．freedom

B．process

C．recovery

D．intention

16.

A．proving

B．stressing

C．advocating

D．announcing

17.

A．going

B．stopping

C．turning

D．reaching

18.

A．experienced

B．inspiring

C．famous

D．promising

19.

A．Fortunately

B．Eventually

C．Undoubtedly

D．Occasionally

20.

A．awards

B．memories

C．titles

D．wonders

3 . In the early 1970s, the boogie board (趴板冲浪) was born. So was Charlotte Gumbrell’s _________ for riding the waves. Fifty years later, Gumbrell is still at it, as the _________ member of the Newcomers Club of San Dieguito’s Boogie Board group.

Gumbrell, 95, is among a group of about two-dozen women who _________ up to three times a week for board surfing _________ in the San Diego area. The rest of the women who _________ gather are in their 70s and 80s.

“I always _________ better with my brain when I go boogie boarding. I’m sure this sport _________,” said Gumbrell. “Every year I say this is going to be my last year out there, but then I just _________ going.”

Recently, about 20 members of the group arrived for a _________ session of rides on 6-to 8-foot waves at Fletcher Cove. Whenever a __________ would catch a wave, the others cheered with __________. And as they rode into shore, __________ on their bellies, there was always at least one member standing nearby to help them __________.

It’s more than just a sport. Member Pam Shelter __________ the group about six years ago. She had bodysurfing in her younger years and __________ coming back to the sport in a more social way that has introduced her to many new __________ friends. “I never go out __________. In the others I find safety and __________. That’s what makes it interesting,” Shelter said.

Carol German, here for nearly 15 years, said she most enjoys the __________ she’s found among her fellow boogie boarders. “We have so much __________ out there,” German said. “If somebody catches a wave, everybody laughs and celebrates.”

1.

A．courage

B．enthusiasm

C．talent

D．desire

2.

A．strangest

B．loveliest

C．oldest

D．healthiest

3.

A．chat

B．meet

C．train

D．compete

4.

A．lessons

B．shows

C．events

D．sessions

5.

A．hurriedly

B．secretly

C．regularly

D．punctually

6.

A．feel

B．perform

C．become

D．work

7.

A．helps

B．changes

C．fails

D．declines

8.

A．consider

B．try

C．keep

D．miss

9.

A．boring

B．professional

C．simple

D．spirited

10.

A．member

B．partner

C．researcher

D．learner

11.

A．envy

B．delight

C．effort

D．skill

12.

A．hurt

B．painful

C．flat

D．still

13.

A．come to their sense

B．rise to their feet

C．go back

D．move on

14.

A．reported

B．knew

C．built

D．joined

15.

A．delayed

B．advocated

C．regretted

D．enjoyed

16.

A．like-minded

B．easy-going

C．kind-hearted

D．self-confident

17.

A．in fear

B．by myself

C．at will

D．in advance

18.

A．company

B．direction

C．dependence

D．hope

19.

A．praise

B．success

C．responsibility

D．fellowship

20.

A．surprise

B．admiration

C．fun

D．attention

4 . I spent many years doing things seemingly “important” to me. I was told that college is great and that all that _____ in life is to get a good job, a partner... These _____, just like for many of you, were so _____ fixed in my mind from childhood.

During one of my summer holidays, I finally realized my _____. I already studied for a couple of years, and I spent almost no time _____ what I would actually want. I studied throughout weekdays and did things _____ me nowhere at weekends.

The last year of my studies was _____. Something was bound to change in difficulty. I had already begun

_____ going to the gym to make the _____ that I was after. Doing physical exercise, I can not only ______ my body, get rid of stress, but most importantly, I can ______ my willpower. By having decided to go to the gym 3 times a week, I was already making ______ changes in life.

Taking care of my body also ______ me to look after what I was ______. I no longer ate fatty and sugary food. To my ______, I wasn’t leading a bad lifestyle anymore. So I was becoming ______. The best part about it was that I didn’t even have to try hard, so I enjoyed the ______! It might be a paradox(矛盾) to some, but I feel more ______ by doing intense(剧烈的) exercise. ______, exercise keeps me cheerful and I realize one’s ______ begins, with physical health.

1.

A．succeeds

B．appears

C．counts

D．functions

2.

A．thoughts

B．comments

C．introductions

D．decisions

3.

A．quickly

B．quietly

C．easily

D．heavily

4.

A．unconcern

B．passivity

C．doubt

D．uncertainty

5.

A．giving away

B．looking at

C．worrying about

D．putting up

6.

A．throwing

B．catching

C．taking

D．pulling

7.

A．meaningful

B．light

C．ordinary

D．tough

8.

A．suddenly

B．occasionally

C．actively

D．practically

9.

A．transformation

B．connection

C．explanation

D．determination

10.

A．operate

B．strengthen

C．adjust

D．support

11.

A．consider

B．realize

C．share

D．improve

12.

A．significant

B．sensitive

C．common

D．natural

13.

A．persuaded

B．forced

C．motivated

D．intended

14.

A．seeking

B．consuming

C．experiencing

D．approaching

15.

A．annoyance

B．disappointment

C．confusion

D．amazement

16.

A．healthy

B．independent

C．competent

D．mature

17.

A．result

B．benefit

C．process

D．freedom

18.

A．energized

B．excited

C．satisfied

D．stressed

19.

A．By chance

B．In addition

C．By contrast

D．In short

20.

A．career

B．dream

C．possession

D．happiness

5 . It was a big day for Molly. She sat in the backseat of the car, looking very ______. Her mom and Uncle Connor were talking about the days when they competed in school ______, to make Molly relaxed.

“Your mom was a great ______, Molly,” said Uncle Connor, “As soon as your mom hit the water, she was a fish. You could tell she was ______ to swim.”

Molly smiled at the idea of her mom swimming as ______ as a fish. For a moment, she even ______that they were on the way to her first swim race of the season.

______Molly knew it, they were pulling into the parking lot at the school. Her mom give her a quick kiss on the head for ______, and Uncle Connor smiled at her.   “We will see you after the ______，Miss Molly,” he said, “Just do your best.”

Molly took a deep breath as she ______over to the pool. As she______ her turn to swim, she gave herself a pep talk as an ______,“ You can do it. You have done it before. Just stay calm.”

______, Molly heard the sound of the whistle（哨声）. She pushes off the starting block and______ into the cool water. Then she was moving through the______ with strong, sure strokes(划水动作). Molly could ______ the voices of her mom and uncle in the crowd when she turned her head to breathe. She ______ the speed for her strokes and soon felt her hand touch the blue wall.

As Molly pulled herself from the water, she ______ the faces of her mom and Uncle Connor in the crowd. Then she found them. They were both holding up a single finger in the air with______ smiles. Number one! Molly couldn’t help smiling back and raising one arm in the air. Her______during the summer had paid off!

1.

A．careful

B．happy

C．nervous

D．interested

2.

A．exams

B．concerts

C．classes

D．sports

3.

A．swimmer

B．learner

C．teacher

D．dancer

4.

A．used

B．born

C．known

D．seen

5.

A．clearly

B．strongly

C．strangely

D．easily

6.

A．forgot

B．noticed

C．warned

D．suggested

7.

A．Though

B．Since

C．Before

D．Once

8.

A．fun

B．luck

C．free

D．duty

9.

A．meal

B．school

C．race

D．show

10.

A．headed

B．drove

C．pushed

D．traveled

11.

A．asked

B．ended

C．changed

D．waited

12.

A．explanation

B．encouragement

C．imagination

D．introduction

13.

A．Eventually

B．Usually

C．Generally

D．Surprisingly

14.

A．ran

B．flew

C．walked

D．jumped

15.

A．people

B．traffic

C．pool

D．room

16.

A．raise

B．hear

C．remember

D．understand

17.

A．increased

B．reached

C．reported

D．counted

18.

A．called for

B．aimed at

C．searched for

D．looked at

19.

A．polite

B．cheerful

C．honest

D．shy

20.

A．expectation

B．consideration

C．planning

D．training