The annual marathon in my town usually occurs...

The annual marathon in my town usually occurs during a heat wave. My job was to _________ behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention.

As the athletes began to _________themselves, the _________ runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were _________ the woman in blue silk running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt. Her feet were turned in, yet her left _________ was turned out. Her legs were so disabled that it seemed _________ for her to be able to walk, let alone run a marathon.

I watched in _________ as she slowly moved forward. I didn’t say a word. As I watched her _________ to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and _________ her forward.

__________, she was the only runner left in sight. Tears __________down my face as I sat on the edge of my__________and watched as she pushed forward with __________ determination through the last miles. When the __________ line came into sight, trash lay everywhere and the cheering __________ had long gone home.

I do not know this woman’s __________, but that day she became a part of my life---- a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about __________ the other runners or winning the prize, it was about finishing what she had __________ to do, no matter what. When I think things are too __________ or too time-consuming, I think of the last runner. Then, I __________ how easy the task before me really is.

1.A.follow B.run C.walk D.drive

2.A.march B.wander C.pace D.walk

3.A.last B.front C.back D.disabled

4.A.occurred to B.held to C.drawn to D.taken to

5.A.eye B.knee C.hand D.arm

6.A.likely B.probable C.impossible D.unfair

7.A.silence B.practice C.theory D.public

8.A.manage B.struggle C.mean D.tend

9.A.urging B.shouting C.discouraging D.pushing

10.A.Immediately B.Instantly C.Firstly D.Finally

11.A.flood B.pour C.put D.stream

12.A.seat B.desk C.stand D.stadium

13.A.weak B.firm C.tender D.fixed

14.A.finish B.bottom C.starting D.dead

15.A.runners B.judges C.coaches D.crowds

16.A.age B.height C.name D.hobby

17.A.defending B.beating C.winning D.awarding

18.A.set in B.set off C.set out D.set about

19.A.different B.simple C.painless D.difficult

20.A.realize B.occur C.imagine D.reflect

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It seems every major city and town around the world hosts an annual marathon, with thousands of athletes running a gruelling 42.1 kilometres. While many runners' motivation is to beat their personal best and cross the finishing line without collapsing, they're also doing it for a good cause—to generate funds for charity. But like other major events, the marathon also generates a massive carbon footprint. Thousands travel —some by plane—to the location, and waste from food packaging and goody bags gets left behind by spectators and runners. This is becoming a big issue for cities—how to host a worthwhile event, encouraging people to exercise and help charities, while protecting the environment? Several cities have developed formal plans to reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainable （可持续的） ideas. One event in Wales, for example, introduced recycling for old running kit .

It's something that this year's London Marathon tried to tackle by reducing the number of drink stations on the running route, giving out water in paper cups and offering some drinks in eatable seaweed capsules. They also trialled new bottle belts made from recycled plastic so 700 runners could carry water bottles with them during their run. London Marathon event director Hugh Brasner told the BBC: “There are a lot of initiatives （倡议） we are using this year that we think will lead to some huge behavioural changes in the future.”

Meanwhile, some people still think running a marathon could be our best foot forward in helping the planet. Dr Andrea Collins from Cardiff University told the BBC: “Training for a marathon makes you more sustainable in day-to-day activities. I started walking or running to work every day and shunning public transport altogether. Being environmentally friendly while training sticks with you and becomes a way of life. ”

1.Why do many people enter for a marathon?

A.To achieve their own ambitions.

B.To generate a massive carbon footprint.

C.To improve themselves both physically and mentally.

D.To challenge their personal limitations and raise money for charities.

2.What did Hugh Brasner think of this year's London Marathon?

A.It may bring a large profit to London.

B.It saved a lot of water resources and power.

C.It may improve people's behaviour in the future.

D.It may make Londoners more friendly when running a marathon.

3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “shunning” in the last paragraph?

A.Damaging. B.Avoiding.

C.Choosing. D.Changing.

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.Running a marathon can make more money.

B.Running a marathon can do great damage to the earth.

C.Running a marathon can change people's life completely.

D.Running a marathon can contribute to protecting the earth.

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I was out for my usual morning run and found myself in the late-summer heat, thirsty. If only I had taken a______bottle. After I stopped under a bridge to shelter myself from the sun for a moment of______, I saw two young,______men standing next to their sleeping bags. One smiled and gently______his hand as if he were about to say hello,　 but he didn’t say a word. He wasn’t asking for______. I smiled and raised my hand, too.

As I started back on my______, I thought about how much we all______to connect with other people. At that moment, this homeless man seemed to want to connect with someone else______he wanted food or money.

We have all had______of feeling separate and lonely. I once felt lonely being in a relationship that______an emotional connection. Feeling separated doesn’t have anything to do with being alone,______is about the human desire to feel______by being seen and valued by another person.

We all______from connection. That homeless man affected my day. After meeting him, I felt more grateful and it made me______all that I have. He made me feel concerned for him. I had the choice to move toward______or connection. Separation is looking at the homeless person and focusing on how______he looks. Connection is understanding that he influenced my day by______to me. I can______times in my life when, like him, I was in a situation I had never expected. There have been times when I felt down, and times when I needed someone to______what he was doing and say hello to me.

Pay attention today and notice whether you tend to move toward separation or toward connection. If your tendency is to spend time alone,______saying “yes” to invitations. Practice moving toward rather than away from people.

1.A. wine　　 B. water　　 C. glass　　 D. metal

2.A. peace　　 B. joy　　 C. shade　　 D. breath

3.A. handsome　　 B. homeless　　 C. disabled　　 D. tall

4.A. took　　 B. dropped　　 C. crossed　　 D. raised

5.A. anything　　 B. nothing　　 C. everything　　 D. all

6.A. wandering　　 B. walking　　 C. running　　 D. hiking

7.A. need　　 B. have　　 C. try　　 D. seek

8.A. other than　　 B. less than　　 C. rather than　　 D. better than

9.A. expectations　　 B. purposes　　 C. experiences　　 D. worries

10.A. lacked　　 B. contained　　 C. enjoyed　　 D. valued

11.A. or　　 B. and　　 C. so　　 D. but

12.A. amazed　　 B. connected　　 C. amused　　 D. entertained

13.A. benefit　　 B. recover　　 C. suffer　　 D. come

14.A. lose　　 B. question　　 C. recognize　　 D. appreciate

15.A. ignorance　　 B. separation　　 C. depression　　 D. desperation

16.A. kind　　 B. neat　　 C. unhappy　　 D. unclean

17.A. reaching out　　 B. giving in　　 C. turning　　 D. replying

18.A. forget about　　 B. keep up with　　 C. reflect on　　 D. return to

19.A. continue　　 B. accomplish　　 C. handle　　 D. stop

20.A. keep　　 B. practice　　 C. deny　　 D. imagine

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In the next 30 years, we could see more heat waves like_____ now occurring in the US or the kind that swept across Europe in 2003 that caused tens of thousands of deaths.

A. those　 B. that　 C. this　　 D. the one

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The weather ________ be very cold at times, though it’s usually warm in spring in my home-town.

A. can           B. may             C. must             D. will

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In 490 B.C. the Greek messenger,  Pheidippides , ran about 40 kilometers from the town of “Marathon”to  Athens to announce the victory of  Athens over Macedon . Since then ,the 42–kilometer “Marathon”race has become a great test for athletes. However, for many years  , only men were allowed to run  this  race ,  because the distance was said to be unbearable for women. In 1966, an   American  women named Roberta Gibb proved that idea wrong.

Gibb had always enjoyed running .One day in 1964 , she saw the Boston Marathon happening as she was running in the woods. Since running meant a lot to her, she began training harder , hoping to join the marathon some day.

Gibb finally applied to run in the 1966 Boston Marathon, but she was not given entrance because the Boston Marathon Association considered that women were not strong enough to run 42  kilometers . Yet, this was no obstacle to Gibb, for she knew she had the physical and mental strength to complete the race .On the day the 1966 Boston Marathon was held , Gibb hid in the bushes and jumped into the race when it began. She finished the race in 3 hours and 21 minutes, defeating two thirds of the men in the race and proving that women could run the marathon.

Although what Gibb did was only to realize her dream, in doing so she showed the world that women could accomplish greater things than many people believed they could.

1.why were women forbidden to run the 42–km marathon ?

2.What  did  Roberta Gibb do to prepare herself for the  Boston Marathon ?

3.What happened to Gibb in the 1966 Boston Marathon?

4.According to the text ,what can we learn from  Roberta Gibb’s story?

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A murder will occur this weekend in the peaceful seaside town of Langley, Washington. In fact, a murder has occurred there every February for the past 25 years. But don’t panic! It’s all part of the town’s yearly Mystery Weekend.

What began as a local event in 1984 now attracts visitors from over the U.S. and even abroad. Would-be detectives（侦探）arrive on Saturday. There, they receive a packet, including a newspaper with details about the crime and information telling where to find clues（线索）. Visitors then travel to various shops, restaurants and other places, searching for clues as they go. Along the way, they meet and interview suspects (疑犯) played by local people. The visitors need turn in their guesses on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.. Then as everyone gathers, the murderer is found, and prizes are awarded for correct answers.

For visitors, Mystery Weekend is not only fun but also a great introduction to the charms of Langley. It’s a very attractive place with historic buildings, exciting ocean views and above all, friendly people. Since Langley is on an island, a fun way to get there is by taking a ship to the nearby town of Clinton and then driving the rest of the way. Langley has a delightful selection of hotels with bed and breakfasts that are open all year round. And activities in Langley aren’t limited to Mystery Weekend. There is also great hiking, biking, golfing and diving to enjoy. And for a special adventure, visitors can book on one of the whale–watching ships that leave nearby harbors each day.

1. The second paragraph mainly tells us__________.

A. where visitors can pick up the clues

B. what people do during Mystery Weekend

C. when Mystery Weekend came into being

D. how the detectives try to clear up the case

2.According to the passage, visitors in Langley can Not__________.

A. watch whales performing

B. take a ship to Clinton.

C. enjoy a wide variety of activities like dancing and singing

D. stay in hotels opened throughout the year

3.We learn from the text that Mystery Weekend  ______.

A. is an event which happens once a year.

B. aims to decrease crime rate

C. is intended for detectives

D. offers visitors a chance to make money

4. What would be the best title for the passage

A. Langley    B. Mystery Weekend    C. Would-be detectives    D. A murder

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The annual Dongyue Temple Fair of Mount Tai will be held during April 29-May 6 at Dai Temple in Tai’an. Here are some items visitors may love.

Performances

From April 29 to May 6, performances of martial arts (武术), traditional music, Chinese folk art forms and local operas will be put on stage. Visitors can lift their spirits by watching long boxing and nunchakus (双节棍) performances or listening to the music played by guqin, a seven-stringed zither, and the bamboo flute.

Folk-custom activities

Visitors to the temple fair can also enjoy themselves by admiring folk-custom activities held from April 29 to May 6.

There will be exhibitions of traditional handicrafts and paper cutting works that were collected and selected by non-governmental organizations. Performers will also show traditional Chinese costumes at a garden party.

Cultural activities

If the visitors want to enjoy the cultural atmosphere at the temple fair, they can get a close look at bamboo engraving art at Peitian Gate where more than 70 pieces of engraving art are exhibited from April 28 to May 22.

Trade activities

If people want to buy Mount Tai specialties, they won’t be disappointed, for trade shows will be held during the temple fair. Tea, tourism products, donkey-hide-gelatin, rare stones and root carvings will be showed and on sale.

1.How many days will bamboo engraving art be exhibited?

A.6. B.8.

C.22. D.25.

2.What can visitors enjoy in folk-custom activities?

A.Martial arts. B.Local opera.

C.Paper-cutting works. D.Chinese paintings.

3.What does the part of “Trade activities” tell us?

A.The products are for display only.

B.You can get to know many new products.

C.Visitors can purchase some local products on the shows.

D.Don’t buy products on show, or you will be disappointed.

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Before the 1830s, most newspapers were sold through annual subscriptions in America, usually $8 to $10 a year. Today $8 or $10 seems a small amount of money, but at that time these amounts were forbidding to most citizens. Accordingly, newspapers were read almost only by rich people in politics or the trades. In addition, most newspapers had little in them that would appeal to a mass audience. They were dull and visually forbidding. But the revolution that was taking place in the 1830s would change all that.

The trend, then, was toward the “penny paper”—a term referring to papers made widely available to the public. It meant any inexpensive newspaper; perhaps more importantly it meant newspapers that could be bought in single copies on the street.

This development did not take place overnight. It had been possible(but not easy) to buy single copies of newspapers before 1830, but this usually meant the reader had to go down to the printer’s office to purchase a copy. Street sales were almost unknown. However, within a few years, street sales of newspapers would be commonplace in eastern cities. At first the price of single copies was seldom a penny—usually two or three cents was charged—and some of the older well-known papers charged five or six cents. But the phrase “penny paper” caught the public’s fancy, and soon there would be papers that did indeed sell for only a penny.

This new trend of newspapers for “the man on the street” did not begin well. Some of the early ventures(企业) were immediate failures. Publishers already in business, people who were owners of successful papers, had little desire to change the tradition. It took a few youthful and daring businessmen to get the ball rolling.

1.Which of the following best describes newspapers in America before the 1830s?

A.Academic. B.Unattractive. C.Inexpensive. D.Confidential.

2.What did street sales mean to newspapers?

A.They would be priced higher. B.They would disappear from cities.

C.They could have more readers. D.They could regain public trust.

3.Who were the newspapers of the new trend targeted at?

A.Local politicians. B.Common people.

C.Young publishers. D.Rich businessmen.

4.What can we say about the birth of the penny paper?

A.It was a difficult process. B.It was a temporary success.

C.It was a robbery of the poor. D.It was a disaster for printers.

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During the weekend, the health club is usually full of people　　　　 to get in shape

A． try　　　　　　　　　　 B．grew

C． trying　　　　　　　　 D． having tried

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