I'm crazy about running. Sometimes the pain of running can have a magic influence on a runner. Throughout any given race, you are suffering. Your lungs feel like they're being squeezed (挤压) by something unseen. But it is in this pain that a great runner is created.
My first cross-country coach told me that every race is run with patience and determination. I've carried this advice with me for hundreds of miles. I especially remember the 5 miles of running in one race, where his words encouraged me a lot.
That day the weather was perfect. I and dozens of runners gathered at the starting line to do some last-minute preparations for the running. Then, we lined up and got ready to start. There was a brief moment before the gun gave a signal of running. In that moment of great stress, I determined to push myself to run as fast as possible, hoping to make my coach proud, who was waiting for me at the finish line. When the sound of "Bang" came up, we were off.
Running between runners, I managed to work my way up in the first 400 meters and passed many racers on my sides. But out of good sportsmanship, we each said a "good job" or "keep up" to every person we passed. Although we were competitors, running was a connection we all shared.
The first mile passed quickly in a feeling of excitement. It was not challenging in the beginning of the running. But I knew it would be harder and harder in the following miles. I made full use of the running skills that my coach had taught me. I checked that I was doing everything right, breathing in through my nose, keeping my hands relaxed and pumping (快速摆动) my arms. However, the shadow of tiredness danced before me. Anyway I tried to push it out of my mind.
With time going by, the competition became fiercer. Every runner tried their best to run in order to gain a good place in the race. Audience along the track shouted and cheered us.
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Eventually I reached the final mile.
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Unfortunately, I suddenly fell down.
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Smart, cozy and accessible, Beijing’s Winter Olympic Village has all the elements needed to provide athletes with a safe and comfortable home away
As promised in its bidding submission, Beijing's commitment to
Situated in the northern part of the city’s downtown against the backdrop of the Bird’s Nest, the Beijing Olympic Village, which
The Beijing village will undergo an operational test
“We are trying to make the village a safe and comfortable home for every athlete and official,
3 . Marathon Courses in the US
·AlA Marathon
Where：Fort Lauderdale, Florida
When：February 18
Why run it：If you want a fast course but don’t like downhill running, the flat and scenic A1A Marathon might be the one for you. You’ll feel the ocean breezes (微风) and see the maple trees as you run along one of the most famous roads in America. The race also features plenty of on-course entertainment, a beach-themed finisher medal, and a post-race beach party with food, drink and live music.
·Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon
Where：Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
When：May 20
Why run it：The course begins at roughly 1,946 feet above sea level-the highest point on the 26.2-mile route. From there, it’s smooth sailing down the mountain, where you’ll finish at a height of 400 feet. The marathon is held every May when trees and flowers are starting to bloom, making this course scenic.
·Newport Marathon
Where：Newport, Oregon
When：June 2
Why run it：The Newport Marathon starts at about 60 feet above sea level and has few gently rolling hills through a nice neighborhood. The steepest hill you’ll come across is 40 feet at Mile 4. The flat marathon route hugs the Yaquina Bay for much of the race, providing you with amazing views of the water. Make sure you sign up for it early—the Newport Marathon limits the number of entries in an effort to keep the race more fun.
·Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Where：Chicago, Illinois
When：October 7
Why run it：The Chicago Marathon is a flat, fast marathon, so it’s a great one to do if you’ve never run a marathon. The course offers a scenic tour of Chicago as it weaves through several diverse neighborhoods and dozens of local and historic landmarks. You’ll see all that is great about the city of Chicago while being supported by tons of screaming fans.
1. What is special about A1A Marathon?| A．It is run along the ocean. |
| B．It is not only flat but also scenic. |
| C．It ends up with a social gathering. |
| D．It is held once every year in the US. |
| A．A1A Marathon. | B．Newport Marathon. |
| C．Bank of America Chicago Marathon. | D．Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon. |
| A．They all start from high mountains. |
| B．They are all intended for strong people. |
| C．They value the safety of the participants. |
| D．They combine running with good scenery. |
4 . An Olympic Village is a place that houses Olympic competitors. It is a place where they prepare for what might be the most important moment in their life. But we want to know more about this mysterious place: What really happens in the village?
We asked swimmer Natalie Coughlin, a three time Olympian and 12 -time medalist. She says, “People think it’s a lot more attractive and interesting than it is. It isn’t. It’s like a huge college campus, including a bank, a salon, a post office, and a huge cafeteria- except that everyone is anxious, getting ready for their biggest event under unbelievably high pressure (压力).”
But some other Olympians look differently at their campus. “It’s like the first day of college,” water polo player Tony Azevedo says. “You’re super excited. Everyone s meeting people and trying to socialize with others,”
Coughlin says the best spot to be in the village is the cafeteria. Not only does it provide a place to talk with the rest of the athletes from your country but it’s a great chance for people watching. One of her favorite games was to tell what sport someone in front of her took based on their body type.
Living in the same village means athletes run into one another all the time. Coughlin shares this story: While in London in 2012, at one point applause (欢呼) broke out at the arrival of someone. Coughlin thought it was one of the British royals (王室成员), but it ended up being Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (the world’s greatest runner alive). Runner Allyson Felix— a winner of six gold Olympic medals— has also had her run-ins. In 2008, she came across the world-famous U. S. men’s basketball team, including Anthony, Bryant, Wade and other top players.
It’s “a pretty wild scene, the biggest melting pot— a place where large numbers of people, ideas, and cultures are mixed together— you’ve been in,” said swimmer Eric Shanteau. Felix agrees, saying, “You get to meet people from other countries that you wouldn’t even come into contact with. To me that’s the coolest thing.
1. What does Coughlin say about the Olympic villagers?| A．They spend most of their time relaxing. |
| B．They enjoy the village very much. |
| C．They like to make friends. |
| D．They are very nervous. |
| A．She often tried guessing a person’ s sport. |
| B．She often tasted food from other countries. |
| C．She often listened to other athletes’ stories. |
| D．She often spent time with basketball players. |
| A．Why Olympians are so popular. |
| B．Why the Olympic Village is mysterious. |
| C．How they met superstars in the village. |
| D．How they communicated with other players. |
| A．Spending time with some old foreign friends. |
| B．Mixing with people from around the world. |
| C．The positive influence of the Olympic spirit. |
| D．The competitive atmosphere in the village. |
5 . A hundred days out from the opening ceremony, Beijing, which previously hosted the Summer Paralympics in 2008, is to stage another Games with even higher standards of inclusiveness, accessibility and equality when the Winter Paralympics open on March 4.
Preparatory work for the 10-day Paralympics has shifted from facility readiness to operational tests. After hosting a series of international test events, organizers are now busy fine tuning （微调） operational details and services to offer Paralympians better experiences based on feedback from the trials.
The aquatics center, nicknamed the “water cube", has been repurposed into an “ice cube” for curling after the completion of an innovative project to fill the pool with removable steel structures topped with sheets of ice.
The transformed venue （地 点） withstood intensive tests on the stability of the ice surface, delicate control of temperature and humidity, accessibility and COVID-19 protocols （协议） during the wheelchair curling event to make sure it was up to international standards, the team operating the venue said.
“The test event went quite successfully and shed light on the improvements that we need to make in the next step," said Yang Qiyong, general manager of the venue. World Curling Federation president Kate Caithness heaped praise on the venue's readiness after an inspection visit for the test event last month.
With preparations for the Paralympics gaining momentum as they enter the final stretch, Chinese organizers and sports promoters have set their sights on maximizing the event's impact on leveling the playing field so that more disabled sports lovers get involved in exercise on ice and snow, while raising awareness of the need for equal access to training facilities, especially in winter sports, beyond 2022.
1. What do you know about the preparatory work?| A．The construction work is under way. |
| B．The facility has been in place waiting to be tested. |
| C．The construction work is completed and the facility is ready for use. |
| D．The facility has passed the operational test. |
| A．Receive. | B．Withdraw. |
| C．Expect. | D．Stand. |
| A．It sheds light on the efforts they have made. |
| B．It makes them aware of the improvements they will make. |
| C．It is as successful as expected. |
| D．It goes on smoothly without any need to improve. |
| A．2022 Winter Paralympics, facilities in place |
| B．2022 Winter Paralympics ready to be held |
| C．2022 Winter Paralympics, preparatory work under way |
| D．2022 Winter Paralympics, test work finished |
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For the sake of your fitness or slimness, besides dieting—cutting out junk food, you need to participate in sports as well, starting from some easier ones
Remember the 2018 Beijing Olympics, which
8 . Tokyo Games send message of hope amid pandemic
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games drew to an end on Sunday evening.
“For the first time since the pandemic began, the entire world came together. Sport returned to center stage.
During the Games, which ran for 17 days, 339 medals were awarded in 33 sports, with skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing and karate making their Olympic debuts.
Fierce competition to be faster, higher and stronger continued to the final day of the Games, when Team USA made a comeback to surpass China in the number of gold medals.
| A．The best athletes of this summer’s games were honored during its award ceremony on the same day |
| B．These Olympics were the first to be held largely without spectators |
| C．However, the joy and excitement resulting from the Games will long remain in the memory |
| D．Billions of people around the globe were united by emotion—sharing moments of joy and inspiration |
| E．A total of 94 countries and regions claimed at least one medal this year, more than at any other Olympics |
| F．They left behind a lasting impression of sportsmanship, friendship, inspiration and hope |
| G．Therefore, the Olympic Committee President expressed his gratitude to all those who had done their part for the hard-earned success |
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A Hard-fought Victory
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The official medals of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were displayed on October 26th. The organizing committee introduced the medals—called tong xin,
The medals are inspired by yu bi, a Chinese jade artifact
Each medal has carvings of the Olympic rings on one side. The rings represent the pursuit of unity and harmony, and they also represent the Olympic
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