How Running Helped Me Turn My Life AroundI've...

How Running Helped Me Turn My Life Around

I've never been an athlete. Aside from excelling at all academic disciplines at school, my main goal was to _______ PE at all costs. In my twenties, I went for an occasional yoga or Zumba class, but that was really the summary of all my athletic accomplishments.

That was until the end of 2016, when I was unexpectedly laid off. The _______ of getting a new job soon were not in my favor and _______ thoughts of not being good enough started to kick in. I was feeling quite depressed but pushed myself to go and _______ for the TCS NYC Marathon runners as the course was going through our neighborhood.

However, while being there, I got phenomenal _______ from all the runners, smiling, applauding and high-fiving constantly. Not a runner myself, I thought maybe I could give running a _______, just to try, to use my neglected gym membership and see where it _______ me. And so I tried. I went to my local gym the next morning and got on a treadmill （跑步机）.I was out of breath by minute five, but I _______ down, walked for a bit and then restarted. I came back the next day, hoping to _______ a few minutes longer. By the end of two weeks, I could run for 30 minutes, which was a huge ________.

While I saw my body starting to look more toned, I also noticed my negative thoughts didn't occur that ________ And it sparked a thought—what if I could set a running ________ and sign up for my first- ever race? I did and races sort of became a new hobby.

In the meantime, I was able to ________ a few freelance （自由职业的）projects. They offered me a good ________, and, most importantly, the time to work out for the big race. Also, when I was going for interviews, I started to feel very ________ in my abilities, experience and skills.

I got my full-time job ________ at my dream company just a couple of weeks before the halfmarathon. Although I got an ________ from overtraining right before the race, I still went for it and still finished within my ________ time.

I still have a long running ________ ahead of me—I'd love to work on my speed, my technique and I dream of running a marathon outside of the US. Running gives me ________ that I can do anything I set my mind to.

1.A.attend B.avoid C.pursue D.postpone

2.A.options B.plans C.hopes D.odds

3.A.dark B.deep C.critical D.random

4.A.call B.look C.cheer D.stand

5.A.sympathy B.pleasure C.luck D.energy

6.A.lift B.shot C.break D.choice

7.A.meets B.leaves C.takes D.drops

8.A.came B.fell C.went D.slowed

9.A.last B.walk C.rest D.function

10.A.credit B.impact C.success D.opportunity

11.A.readily B.frequently C.normally D.occasionally

12.A.goal B.limit C.record D.standard

13.A.create B.secure C.approve D.continue

14.A.service B.position C.future D.income

15.A.absorbed B.interested C.confident D.confused

16.A.offer B.permit C.schedule D.application

17.A.award B.honor C.injury D.issue

18.A.appointed B.expected C.original D.spare

19.A.show B.route C.distance D.journey

20.A.faith B.consideration C.evidence D.guidance

高三英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析

I didn’t know how to handle the situation, but an idea suddenly _____ me that I could turn to my best friend for help.

A.realized B.struck C.occurred D.came

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Music has always been my hobby. 1. It helped me in every perspective when I wanted to relax, when I wanted to get motivated to practice harder. I felt that I really love music, and I was just telling myself at that point this is something that I want to do forever.2. They were really shocked when they first heard me saying about this audition(试镜). They didn’t know what JYP is. They didn’t know anything about K-pop. I was in a position where every parent would let their sons or daughters to be in good education and good at sports.

So after making this decision, everyone was just telling me like, “Why are you so stupid? Why are you so dumb to make this decision? You have a bright future right in front of you.3. It’s a high risk that you’re going to fail. You’re going to fail, Jackson.” I came from having everything to having nothing. I just thought to myself like I knew what I wanted and I got it all planned out in my mind. Other people around me telling me stuff are my good friends, but at the end of the day, 4.

I just believed in what I believed in and just carried on doing my own stuff because I believed in it. I just want to ask if you are happy. I mean like, are you happy because of your salary? Or are you happy because of the job that you are doing? If you think you’re doing something that you love, then go on, this is your dream. Always be hungry in what you want to do. 5.

A. they are not responsible for my life.

B. Luckily my parents always stand by my side.

C. Why are you trying to risk yourself?

D. My parents thought I was crazy.

E. Take risk, work hard and have no regrets.

F. It gave me motivation to everything.

G. they won’t think about things from my perspective.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Facebook was running my life.

But what killed Facebook for me was when I posted a photo, and five minutes later my son asked me how many “likes” it had got. His question was a wake-up call.

“Likes” are signs of acceptance and approval. I had forgotten that acceptance and approval need to come from within and had unknowingly set him a bad example.

Before absorbed in Facebook, I spent a lot more time reading books and magazines. I checked in with friends through texts, emails and phone calls.

To set a healthier example to my son, I deactivated my Facebook account.

I’d been in the habit of checking Facebook many times a day, so I had to come up with some new habits. I carried a novel and a crossword puzzle book around with me. I rediscovered knitting. I went to the gym to take yoga classes.

I started to remember a few things. My body is fine just the way it is. I have friends who will help me out when I’m in trouble, and I will help them out. I do my best to be a good mother, and our son is happy and healthy. We are very lucky to be able to afford two vacations a year.

I stopped looking at the world through my cellphone. I felt completely present in the moment. The break left me feeling better about myself, my family, my home and my life.

After a few weeks, I returned to Facebook. Now I look at the photos of my friends’ kids growing up and treasure how social media allows me to keep in touch with family. I no longer have the desire to post updates often.

It is not an addiction any more.

1.What made the author begin to realize she should do something to control her time on Facebook?

A.Her poor health. B.Her son’s question.

C.Her not receiving “likes”. D.Her mother’s phone call.

2.The underlined word “deactivate” in Paragraph 5 probably means ________.

A.to close B.to update C.to keep D.to check

3.What did the author do to change her life?

A.She tried to be a good mother.

B.She developed some healthy habits.

C.She planned two vacations a year.

D.She went to the gym as often as she could.

4.What did the author think of her break from Facebook?

A.It stopped her getting news.

B.It distanced her from her friends.

C.It helped her contact with the family.

D.It gave her time to find beauty in life.

5.What is the author’s attitude toward social media?

A.She supports them completely.

B.She is strongly against them.

C.She thinks they are useful but shouldn’t be overused.

D.She thinks they’re good ways to watch kids grow up.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The moment I will never forget is _____ my parents discussed my new school life with me before the new term started.

A. that             B. which            C. when         D. where

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

I had never been more anxious in my life. I had just spent the last three endless hours trying to get to the airport so that I could travel home. Now, as I watched the bus driver set my luggage on the airport sidewalk, I realized that my anxiety had only just begun.

This was my first visit alone to the international terminal of the airport, and nothing was familiar. I couldn’t make sense of any of the signs. Where was the check-in counter? Where should I take my luggage? I had no idea where to go, feeling as if I were deaf and blind and stupid. I began to panic. What time was it? Where was my plane? I had to find help because I couldn’t be late.

I tried to ask a passing businessman for help, but my words all came out wrong. He just frowned and walked away. What had happened? I had been in this country for a whole semester, and I couldn’t even remember how to ask for directions. This was awful! Another bus arrived at the terminal, and the passengers came out carrying all sorts of luggage. Here was my chance! I could follow them to the right place, and I would not have to say a word.

I dragged my enormous suitcase behind me and followed the group. We finally reached the elevators. Oh, no! They all fit in it, but there was not enough room for me. I watched in despair as the elevator doors closed. I was abandoned again! I had no idea what to do next. I got on the elevator when it returned and stared at all the buttons. Which one could it be? I pressed button 3, because I thought I saw those passengers pressed 3, though it was no more than a quick glance. The elevator slowly climbed up to the third floor and came to a stop. There were no check-in counters! I looked around shyly, only to find an elderly man standing at the corner. He was an airport employee.

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高三英语读后续写中等难度题查看答案及解析

I don’t know why she’s looking at me________she knew me. I’ve never seen her before in my life.

A．as             B．although       C．as if          D．even if

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Sports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us．I have been into sports since I was six years old．I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.

When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski．I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before．I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem．That was a big mistake.

Brian Pawloski is the hardest　　　　 working coach I have ever met．He didn’t expect 100% effort, he expected 200% effort．One example: he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 lay　　　　 ups (投篮) we missed in a game．Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t．After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere．This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school．He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom．If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters．

In the first two years I slacked off, not putting forth my full potential．Now, unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how he did off the court．He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted．I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life．My school is lucky to have such a great person to teach, coach and influence their students．I will always remember my high　　　　 school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual．

1.Different from other coaches, Coach Brian ________．

A．concentrated on skill training

B．trained the team to the edge of death

C．expected the team to do well in their studies

D．asked the team to do more reading than training

2.The underlined phrase “slacked off” in the last paragraph probably means ________.

A．paid no attention

B．showed no interest

C．had less passion

D．made less effort

3.In the author’s eye, Coach Brian is ________.

A．strict and helpful

B．hardworking and honest

C．skilled and cruel

D．professional and serious

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Sports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.

When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before. I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I, d make it with no problem. That was a big mistake.

Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met. He didn’t expect 100% effort, he expected 200% effort. One example： he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 lay-ups (投篮) we missed in a game. Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t. After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “Coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters.

In the first two years I slacked off, not putting forth my full potential. Now, unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how he did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life. My school is lucky to have such a great person to teach, coach and influence their students. I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual.

1.Different from other coaches, Coach Brian ______.

A. concentrated on skill training

B. trained the team to the edge of death

C. expected the team to do well in their studies

D. asked the team to do more reading than training

2.The underlined phrase “slacked off” in the last paragraph probably means ______.

A. paid no attention　　 B. showed no interest

C. had less passion　　 D. made less effort

3.In the author’s eye, Coach Brian is ______.

A. strict and helpful

B. hardworking and honest

C. skilled and cruel

D. professional and serious

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Sports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.

When I was in Senior two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before. I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem. That was a big mistake.

Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met. He didn’t expect 100% effort, he expected 200% effort. One example: he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 lay-ups(投篮) we missed in a game. Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t. After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “Coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters.

In the first two years I slacked off, not putting forth my full potential. Now, unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how we did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life. My school is lucky to have such a great person to teach, coach and influence their students. I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual.

1.Different from other coaches, Coach Brian _____________.

A. concentrated on skill training

B. trained the team to the edge of death

C. expected the team to do well in their studies

D. asked the team to do more reading than training

2.The underlined phrase “slacked off” in the last paragraph probably means ______________.

A. paid no attention　　 B. showed no interest

C. had less passion　 　 D. made less effort

3.In the author’s eyes, Coach Brian is ____________.

A. strict and helpful

B. hardworking and honest

C. skilled and cruel

D. professional and serious

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析