1 . American runner Isaiah Jewett took a deep breath. Entering the final stage of the men’s 800-meter semifinal race. Jewett
“I was like ‘Okay, there’s a
That is when something unexpected
“It was
For Jewett though, showing good sportsmanship was more
That is exactly what Jewett did with Amos.
“I just
After the
“Hey man, let’s
“It’s okay to compete but it’s also important to show that you’re a
A.remembered | B.expected | C.asked | D.agreed |
A.chance | B.reason | C.plan | D.choice |
A.returned | B.changed | C.disappeared | D.happened |
A.surprising | B.exciting | C.challenging | D.boring |
A.tired | B.lonely | C.sad | D.shy |
A.difficult | B.interesting | C.dangerous | D.important |
A.information | B.lessons | C.knowledge | D.skills |
A.saw | B.imagined | C.hoped | D.promised |
A.seemed | B.required | C.wanted | D.regretted |
A.journey | B.game | C.talk | D.fall |
A.failure | B.mistake | C.decision | D.question |
A.finish | B.hold | C.enter | D.begin |
A.Again | B.Still | C.Together | D.Also |
A.winner | B.competitor | C.runner | D.hero |
A.attracting | B.helping | C.following | D.thanking |
2 . You might say I found marathoning, step by step. Or perhaps it found me. I was
It started when I joined a group of women in my neighborhood for a daily three-mile walk. At first it was
It so happened that I
I never had someone
Running a marathon isn’t for everybody. But it is for anybody, anybody who wants to
A.always | B.rarely | C.never | D.nearly |
A.pointing | B.applying | C.turning | D.spreading |
A.hard | B.relaxing | C.unfamiliar | D.exciting |
A.some | B.both | C.more | D.none |
A.report | B.record | C.recall | D.consider |
A.held | B.missed | C.attended | D.mentioned |
A.inspired | B.disturbed | C.embarrassed | D.amused |
A.participate | B.finish | C.win | D.run |
A.agree with | B.rely on | C.care for | D.believe in |
A.confidence | B.pleasure | C.satisfaction | D.motivation |
A.last | B.first | C.only | D.second |
A.test | B.identify | C.imagine | D.reach |
A.knowledge | B.request | C.principle | D.experience |
A.bigger | B.brighter | C.clearer | D.nicer |
A.view | B.love | C.description | D.memory |
3 . At the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Derek Redmond was a 400-meter runner for the UK. The
Then a figure
Committee called the finish one of the most
“I saw my son having a(n)
“He was telling me that I had nothing to
A.celebration | B.weather | C.race | D.story |
A.competitors | B.fans | C.friends | D.judges |
A.set off | B.came in | C.pushed on | D.fell down |
A.slowly | B.cheerfully | C.easily | D.wildly |
A.withdrew | B.emerged | C.laughed | D.watched |
A.platform | B.desk | C.track | D.trap |
A.jumped | B.ran | C.turned | D.smiled |
A.Fortunately | B.Together | C.Gratefully | D.Immediately |
A.inspirational | B.insignificant | C.suitable | D.unlikely |
A.opportunity | B.award | C.fight | D.problem |
A.enjoying | B.praising | C.hurting | D.embarrassing |
A.determined | B.annoyed | C.scared | D.forced |
A.prove | B.sell | C.say | D.show |
A.leave | B.die | C.win | D.finish |
A.tears | B.time | C.shame | D.despair |
4 . Jacqueline’s dream of being a world-class runner began when she was a child in Kenya. She soon realized she had to
Jacqueline traveled to China to
Jacqueline missed out on first place, but she
A.perform | B.race | C.conduct | D.train |
A.worried | B.confident | C.proud | D.energetic |
A.compete | B.struggle | C.serve | D.adjust |
A.taking | B.losing | C.winning | D.completing |
A.division | B.movement | C.research | D.education |
A.jumped into | B.left for | C.escaped from | D.arrived at |
A.finding | B.drinking | C.carrying | D.pouring |
A.planned | B.hated | C.struggled | D.allowed |
A.imbalance | B.unemployment | C.disability | D.disqualification |
A.eventually | B.gradually | C.immediately | D.occasionally |
A.spotted | B.grabbed | C.emptied | D.packed |
A.complete | B.win | C.enjoy | D.start |
A.pace | B.position | C.command | D.best |
A.connected | B.helped | C.finished | D.met |
A.event | B.prize | C.dream | D.failure |
5 . On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have
As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her
Once there, Lenoue was
As for Bailey, she is more
Although the two young women were strangers before the
A.designed | B.followed | C.changed | D.finished |
A.delay | B.chance | C.trouble | D.excuse |
A.judge | B.volunteer | C.classmate | D.competitor |
A.race | B.school | C.town | D.training |
A.agreed | B.returned | C.stopped | D.promised |
A.courage | B.aid | C.patience | D.advice |
A.went away | B.stood up | C.stepped aside | D.bent down |
A.medical | B.public | C.constant | D.equal |
A.interrupted | B.assessed | C.identified | D.appreciated |
A.hunger | B.pain | C.cold | D.tiredness |
A.worried | B.ashamed | C.confused | D.discouraged |
A.game | B.problem | C.lesson | D.deal |
A.leave | B.cure | C.bother | D.understand |
A.ride | B.test | C.meet | D.show |
A.secret | B.display | C.benefit | D.exchange |
6 . One day, on my way to a fried chicken shop, I noticed many people warming up at the starting line. Runners of all ages,
As the runners took their places at, the starting line, I heard
Finally, Tiffany managed to arrive at the finishing line breathlessly.
A.forms | B.shapes | C.heights | D.names |
A.witnessed | B.appreciated | C.realized | D.confirmed |
A.knew | B.accepted | C.wondered | D.doubted |
A.or rather | B.other than | C.more than | D.rather than |
A.imaginable | B.colorful | C.admirable | D.powerful |
A.signaled | B.waved | C.shouted | D.asked |
A.ease | B.caution | C.curiosity | D.purpose |
A.occasionally | B.probably | C.slightly | D.particularly |
A.turn down | B.burst out | C.take in | D.give up |
A.bitter | B.regretful | C.shameful | D.brief |
A.cheers | B.gifts | C.congratulations | D.sighs |
A.Sadly | B.Obviously | C.Unfortunately | D.Amazingly |
A.head | B.fingers | C.arms | D.legs |
A.dragged | B.comforted | C.congratulated | D.greeted |
A.skeptical | B.confident | C.careful | D.conservative |
7 . Marcus is a handsome and athletic kid. He plays tennis and
Marcus has known Conrad since primary school. They’ve always been
Finally, the doctors found a new
To Conrad’s delight, he gets a chance to join the cross country team. Conrad doesn’t win, not once, but Marcus is there,
A.gives up | B.competes in | C.hears of | D.breaks through |
A.able | B.lucky | C.eager | D.calm |
A.bears | B.counts | C.forgets | D.escapes |
A.accept | B.enjoy | C.lose | D.miss |
A.strangers | B.enemies | C.friends | D.teachers |
A.surprise | B.sadness | C.impatience | D.tiredness |
A.promises | B.asks | C.drives | D.forces |
A.long | B.noisy | C.boring | D.interesting |
A.treatment | B.excuse | C.period | D.topic |
A.goal | B.style | C.speed | D.skill |
A.suitable | B.serious | C.small | D.comfortable |
A.strength | B.show | C.shape | D.advantage |
A.relaxing | B.beneficial | C.painful | D.meaningful |
A.queuing | B.arguing | C.running | D.cheering |
A.excitedly | B.curiously | C.anxiously | D.actively |
8 . In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves to achieve a new personal best. Aiming to
Before his coach could
In today’s
A.play | B.beat | C.check | D.measure |
A.failed | B.warned | C.dragged | D.raised |
A.rest | B.win | C.leave | D.finish |
A.Relieved | B.Exhausted | C.Concerned | D.Disappointed |
A.luck | B.effort | C.passion | D.respect |
A.rapid | B.relaxed | C.unsteady | D.impatient |
A.Normally | B.Eventually | C.Unbelievably | D.Unfortunately |
A.gave out | B.broke up | C.fell down | D.slowed down |
A.guide | B.reach | C.serve | D.blame |
A.refused | B.hesitated | C.regretted | D.pretended |
A.in his hand | B.out of breath | C.on his feet | D.out of danger |
A.direction | B.support | C.courage | D.comfort |
A.assistant | B.teammate | C.follower | D.opponent |
A.diverse | B.well-developed | C.competitive | D.ever-changing |
A.urgent | B.common | C.confusing | D.inspiring |
9 . My husband Larry and I have always had our basic values in common. However, our
When the game started, I would take out my
I decided to
My husband couldn't
A.dreams | B.interests | C.habits | D.needs |
A.into | B.against | C.through | D.for |
A.only | B.already | C.never | D.almost |
A.went | B.agreed | C.stopped | D.discussed |
A.phone | B.ticket | C.jacket | D.book |
A.appeared | B.scored | C.spoke | D.looked |
A.counted | B.tried | C.cheered | D.replied |
A.finding | B.introducing | C.dressing | D.enjoying |
A.reason | B.rule | C.check | D.chance |
A.attitude | B.decision | C.game | D.answer |
A.in turn | B.at least | C.at first | D.in time |
A.forgot | B.doubted | C.learned | D.imagined |
A.sad | B.bored | C.tired | D.shy |
A.change | B.believe | C.realize | D.control |
A.continued | B.regretted | C.avoided | D.practiced |
10 . 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 |