It was several days after my mom had passed away and I was at a loss how to carry on with my life. Therefore, when I received an email from a friend about a race benefiting cancer research, I ignored (忽略) it. It seemed to be heart-breaking, as cancer was the disease that had taken my mother away from me.
But a general responsibility for game organizing made me obliged to agree. In the weeks to come, I managed to re-enter t ho world of the living. I choked our team’s website daily. Feeling proud each time a donation added to our total. I knew my mom would have wanted it that way. She was the type who never got defeated. It was this very spirit that helped me get by.
When the race ended, I noticed the runners all had one thing in common: There were big smiles on their faces. They made it look so rewarding and effortless. I wanted in,
Therefore, I enrolled in another race two months later. Considering I could barely run a mile, it was ambitious. But my friend and I made a training plan so I wouldn’t come in last. I followed it religiously and didn’t let anything got in my way.
Running up and down the city’s hills, I was flooded with memories. I had lived there after college and my mother had visited often. I passed Bloomingdale’s, recalling the time she and I had gotten into a screaming argument there.
I was about to beat myself up when I remembered what Mom had said after her diagnosis (诊断) of cancer. “I don’t want you to feel guilty about anything.” Her paper-thin hands had held me tightly. A wright lifted from my shoulders.
When the race day arrived, I gave it my all for my mom and for all she had taught me and continued to teach me. As I ran, whenever I felt like slowing down, I pictured her cheering me on.
Crossing the finish line, I was filled with her love and a sense of peace.
4. Why did the author ignore the email in the beginning?
A.She felt it hard to finish the race. |
B.She thought the race meaningless. |
C.She had no time to join in the event. |
D.She was reminded of her mom’s death. |
5. What mainly helped the author recover from her mom’s death?
A.The inspiration from her mom. | B.The company of her friends. |
C.The pleasure in going for a run. | D.The success in organizing an event. |
6. Which of the words can best describe the author’s mom?
A.Thoughtful and polite. | B.Outgoing and humorous. |
C.Strong-willed and caring. | D.Open-minded and patient. |
7. What is the passage mainly about?
A.The rewards of great friendship. | B.The loss of my sweet memories. |
C.What matters most in running. | D.How I recovered in running. |