1 . We are always looking for people who have the same interest to join our community. We always value an extra pair of hands and would love for you to come along and help us at the first Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k or Half Marathon on October 30th!

Not only will you be guaranteed a fabulous day out, but also receive some incredible benefits!

★A free entry into the Alton Towers Resort on either Saturday or Sunday to enjoy the rides after the event.

★ A FREE Run ThroughKit Technical T-Shirt(RRP:£22)!

On the race day, you could be:

Placed in charge of a water station, meaning that you will ensure that runners passing by can quickly grab some water on their way! You will also be cheering the runners as they pass by!

Supporting fellow runners on the course is a role like no other. You will be ensuring all runners follow the race route, assisting them with any issues they may have during the race and also cheering them on every step of the way! In this role, your smiley face can change a runner＇s race from a good run to a great run.

Lucky enough to be right in the middle of the finish line! As a finish line assistant, you will have the job of giving all our amazing runners their one-of-a-kind event medals! You may also be in charge of handing out post race goodies, including snacks and water.

1. Who are the intended readers of the text?

A．Spectators.

B．Sponsors.

C．Participants.

D．Volunteers.

2. What is a benefit of taking part in the activity?

A．Get a T-Shirt free of charge.

B．Enjoy free snacks and water.

C．Take free rides on weekends.

D．Change the route of the race.

3. What are you supposed to do in the finish line?

A．Lead the way for the runners.

B．Cheer up the runners warmly.

C．Award runners special medals.

D．Assist the runners with the run.

2 . I won the 2012 Boston Marathon. one of the most famous races in the world. Growing up in San Diego. I had never ______ being a runner.   When I was seven, my PE teacher told us to run a______. At the beginning, I was ______. However, the teacher encouraged me to have a try. I______ and got a good place.

Then, I ______ running and won races in high school and college, In 2001, my coach told me I had potential (潜力) to be a marathon runner.That time I believed my coach's words and started ______.

Five years later, I finished third at the 2006 New York marathon. My hard work ______.But when I told people I was a marathon ______, they asked. "Did you run Boston Marathon?" So I set my ______.

I first ran Boston Marathon in 2009 and finished fifth. I got why Boston Marathon was such a big ______. But I didn't give up. Alter training ______ for a long time, I felt I was______. I decided to run Boston Marathon again. Then, the day came. When I was running.I saw the crowds______ the course almost the whole way. I felt I was surrounded by the love for running. ______, I made it. Through the race l learned that we can ______ our goals if we try our best.

1.

A．missed

B．avoided

C．admitted

D．imagined

2.

A．school

B．company

C．mile

D．metre

3.

A．happy

B．proud

C．interested

D．frightened

4.

A．forgot

B．agreed

C．left

D．returned

5.

A．kept

B．remembered

C．stopped

D．suggested

6.

A．studying

B．listening

C．training

D．reading

7.

A．went on

B．paid off

C．made up

D．passed by

8.

A．runner

B．coach

C．judge

D．host

9.

A．record

B．example

C．goal

D．limit

10.

A．mistake

B．challenge

C．surprise

D．problem

11.

A．low

B．hard

C．easily

D．quickly

12.

A．prepared

B．confused

C．injured

D．tired

13.

A．teaching

B．designing

C．changing

D．lining

14.

A．Generally

B．Suddenly

C．Luckily

D．Hopefully

15.

A．introduce

B．describe

C．master

D．achieve