Section Ⅳ Writing a sports story
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Feeling a bit less stable （稳定的） than before？ Maybe you find yourself holding on to handrails （扶手） more when going down stairs？ As we get older， our balance gets worse. But how much does it matter？
A lot， it turns out. If your balance isn’t great， you’re more likely to fall. That can have serious results as we age， when bones often become weak. Research has also shown that balance is important for how long we will live.
A study of 1，702 people aged 51 to 75 found that people who couldn’t stand on one leg for ten seconds were nearly twice as likely to die in the next ten years. Falls could be one reason why， but that’s unlikely to be the whole story. Individuals who were in worse health were more likely to fail the ten-second test.
There are three parts to balance. The first is the visual system which shows us whether we’re losing balance. Then the vestibular system （前庭系统） in the inner ear sends information to our brain about the move of our head. The third one is our body’s ability to sense its location， movement and actions. People with ear problems that cause dizziness （眩晕）， or muscle weakness are more likely to have balance problems. If you suffer from dizziness， see your doctor to find out the reason. But there’s a lot you can do yourself to improve physical strength.
If you exercise， you’re ahead of the game. One study found that a group that did 32 weeks of aerobic exercise increased their ability to stand on one foot by 31 per cent. Otherwise， improve your balance by walking， cycling or climbing stairs — this will strengthen muscles in the lower body — or by practising yoga or tai chi.
1.What is the function of Paragraph 1？（ ）
A.To support an idea.
B.To make a conclusion.
C.To introduce the topic.
D.To give some examples.
2.Why is the study mentioned in Paragraph 3？（ ）
A.To tell the risk of early death.
B.To record people’s living habits.
C.To arouse concern about the senior.
D.To prove the importance of balance.
3.Who is more likely to fall in normal cases？（ ）
A.A short-sighted adult.
B.An old man with weak muscle.
C.A well-trained gymnast.
D.A teenage boy with hearing loss.
Ⅱ.完形填空
My First Marathon
A month before my first marathon， one of my ankles was injured， which left me only two weeks to train. 4 ， I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school.In my first PE class， the teacher 5 us to run laps （圈） and then hit a softball.I didn’t do either well.He later 6 me that I was “not athletic”.
The idea that I was “not athletic” 7 with me for years.When I started running in my 30s， I 8 running was not about competition or whether or not I was athletic， but a battle against my own body and mind.
A test of 9 ！
The night before my marathon， I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line.I woke up sweating and 10 but ready to 11 something to myself.
4.（ ）A.Besides B.Otherwise
C.However D.Therefore
5.（ ）A.needed B.required
C.warned D.settled
6.（ ）A.ordered B.wished
C.allowed D.informed
7.（ ）A.stuck B.broke
C.did D.caught
8.（ ）A.pursued B.realized
C.desired D.approved
9.（ ）A.scores B.inspirations
C.wills D.creations
10.（ ）A.cheerful B.excited
C.surprised D.nervous
11.（ ）A.prove B.report
C.award D.return
At mile 3， I passed a sign： “GO FOR IT， RUNNERS！”
By mile 17， I became 12 and the once injured ankle hurt badly.Despite the 13 ，I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21， I was starving！
As I 14 mile 23， I could see my wife waving a 15 .She is my biggest fan.She never minded the alarm clock 16 at 4 am or 17 my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish.But I finished！And I got a medal.I can now 18 myself a “marathon Winner”.
12.（ ）A.out of sight B.out of control C.out of place D.out of breath
13.（ ）A.shape B.pain
C.belief D.race
14.（ ）A.won B.praised
C.approached D.contacted
15.（ ）A.sign B.order
C.comment D.track
16.（ ）A.reminding B.ignoring
C.sounding D.burning
17.（ ）A.improved B.questioned
C.intended D.illustrated
18.（ ）A.call B.reward
C.present D.bring
Ⅲ.读后续写
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。
“Hello， hello！” called out a pleasant voice.
Andy Waters looked up and saw his new neighbour， Francis Frame.
“Hello， yourself，” he shouted cheerfully， as he fastened on his roller skates. “Want to go skating， Francis？”
“I can’t. I lost my roller skates last fall， and mother says she can’t afford to buy me another pair just now.”
Andy looked at his neighbour’s long legs. They were just the right kind， he thought， to make a fast skater.
“That’s hard luck， Francis， because if you had some roller skates， maybe you could be in our skating relay race （接力赛） next Saturday.”
“Oh！ Don’t I wish I had some skates！” cried Francis.
“I have to go for the training now but I can let you use my skates sometime when I am not using them.” Andy said bye to Francis.
When Andy skated slowly toward the end of the block， he thought about Francis Frame. Francis hadn’t lived in the block very long， and none of the other boys knew him. So the new boy was left to himself a great deal， and must often be very lonely.
“Yes，” said Andy to himself， “it certainly is a pity about Francis！ I ought to do something about it.”
As he skated to the vacant lot where they usually trained and raced， he met the captain of his team， a large boy called Buddy Bowers. “I stopped for a few moments to talk to my new neighbour，” said Andy. “Don’t you think we could use another boy on our team for the race？ That new boy， Francis Frame， I mean？”
“We just can’t do it. The other team wouldn’t let us take on an extra boy.” Buddy refused.
Soon the training began and Andy practiced very hard， for his heart was set on having his team win the race. Still， he couldn’t help knowing that his short legs kept him from being a fast skater. On the way home， Andy thought of a way to help his team win as well as help Francis Frame — he could pretend to be sick on the racing day and have Francis take his place！
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Thinking of this， he raced to the home of his new neighbour.
Finally came the racing day， and Andy and Francis showed up together.
Section Ⅳ Writing a sports story
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了平衡对于人的寿命的重要性，并分析了构成平衡的三个要素，人们可以通过锻炼来提高平衡。
1.C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的As we get older， our balance gets worse. But how much does it matter？以及第二段内容可推知，作者在第一段提出问题意在引出话题：平衡的重要性。
2.D 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可推知，作者第三段讲到研究结论是为了证明平衡的重要性。
3.B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的People with ear problems ... have balance problems.可知，一个肌肉无力的老人可能有平衡问题，从而导致跌倒。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了没有运动天赋的作者不畏艰辛，挑战自我，最终成功完成了自己第一次马拉松比赛的故事。
4.C 根据上文A month before my first marathon， one of my ankles was injured， which left me only two weeks to train.和下文I was determined to go ahead可知，上下文之间是转折关系。
5.B 根据下文to run laps （圈） and then hit a softball可知，体育课上老师要求我们跑圈。
6.D 根据上文I didn’t do either well.和下文I was “not athletic”可知，作者两项都没有做好，老师告知他他不擅长运动。
7.A 根据下文可知，作者30多岁才开始跑步，并意识到跑步是一场与自己的战斗。由此可知，“not athletic”这个看法一直困扰着他，使他无法摆脱“自己不擅长运动”这个观点。stuck with无法摆脱。
8.B 下文running was not about competition or whether or not I was athletic， but a battle against my own body and mind是作者30多岁开始跑步时意识到的。
9.C 根据上文a battle against my own body and mind可知，作者认为跑步是一场与自己的身体和思想的战斗，是对个人意志的考验。
10.D 根据上文I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line可知，梦到自己甚至找不到终点线，作者理应是紧张的。
11.A 根据上文语境可知，作者意识到跑步是一场与自己的身体和思想的战斗，因此想要通过参加马拉松比赛证明自己。
12.D 根据下文I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again可知，作者累得气喘吁吁，受伤的脚踝也疼得厉害。
13.B 根据上文the once injured ankle hurt badly可知，作者不顾疼痛，在跑道上走了一会儿，然后又跑了起来。
14.C 根据下文I could see my wife可知，作者应是在接近23英里的时候，看到了妻子。
15.A 根据上文waving并结合常识可知，妻子应是在向作者挥手示意。
16.C 根据语境可知，作者参加马拉松比赛，应是凌晨4点起床训练，且结合上文She is my biggest fan.可知，作者的妻子是支持作者的行为的，因此并不介意凌晨的闹钟。
17.B 根据上文可知，作者的妻子是他最大的粉丝，支持他跑步，因此推断，作者的妻子从来不质问他在跑步上的花费。
18.A 根据上文And I got a medal.可知，作者得到了奖牌，这次马拉松比赛使自己摆脱了“不擅长运动”的标签，现在可以称呼自己为“马拉松胜利者”了。
Ⅲ.
Thinking of this， he raced to the home of his new neighbour.Andy found Francis in Francis’ garden. He excitedly told Francis the news and handed him his roller skates. But Francis didn’t like the idea， which he thought was wrong. Andy patiently said to him， “You have the most important long legs of speed skaters， and my short legs can’t resist this difficulty no matter how hard I try.Only you can make our team win the championship！” Francis took his advice and began to train hard.
Finally came the racing day， and Andy and Francis showed up together.He said to Francis， “Come on， my friend！ Don’t be afraid. You can make it！” Francis turned to Andy and smiled， but still felt nervous inside. The game started. Francis was on his way. Andy kept cheering him on in the audience， hoping to win the first place. Finally， when the race drew to a close， Francis reached the finish line first. Andy shouted. “Francis， you are the best.” The two hugged and smiled happily after the game.
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Step 1 品教材课文 Step 2 析写作手法
I was so proud when my team won the ice hockey competition.It made me feel like I could achieve anything.Only three years ago， I was terrified of sports like skiing and skating.To deal with this， I decided to join a skating club.I really envied the other club members， who were so confident and dynamic on the ice. But my teacher was great and before I knew it， I was able to skate. 学语言： 1.修饰语：副词so。 2.连接词：then， and， but。 3.高级表达： ①when引导时间状语从句； ②make sb do sth； ③动词不定式作目的状语和表语； ④who引导的定语从句。
He then persuaded me to try ice hockey.I loved it and was soon practising with my local team almost every evening.We’re now training for national competitions and hope to be champions one day， but my ultimate goal is to be an ice hockey teacher and help people learn to play this game. 4.时态：一般过去时。 学结构： 1.如何开始此项运动？ 2.对此项运动感受如何？ 3.为了提高技能做了什么？ 4.未来期望达到的目标。
Step 3 背出彩佳句
1.When I was young， I never thought I could be a（n） ...
2.Of all the sports， I like ... best because I want to be ...
3.I believe I can make my dream come true as long as I continue practicing hard.
4.I love ... because it is ... but soon I find it is not like what I thought before.
5.The first time I played ...， I felt ...
6.I hope to become a（n） ... so that I can ...
7.To make my dream come true，I will practice hard and never give up.
8.Doing sports every day can make us healthy and strong.
9.Doing sports keeps us energetic，so we can have more energy to study hard.
10.After school I usually spend half an hour on the sport，which not only builds up my body but also makes me refreshed.
11.Each time I finish it，I will feel it excellent to strengthen my body.
假定你是李华，某英文网站体育栏目最近正在举办“我最喜爱的运动”征文大赛。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.最喜爱的运动；
2.学习这项运动过程中的感受；
3.你的进步和打算。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
一、审题谋篇，结构分明
第一段：自己喜欢的运动，学习这项运动过程中的感受；
第二段：进步和打算。
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1.在各种各样的运动中，我最喜爱打篮球。
2.大约七岁时，我比其他同龄人矮。
3.医生建议我做像打篮球这样的运动来帮助我长高。
4.从那时起，我开始打篮球。
5.一开始并不顺利，我很难过。
6.后来我遇到了一个非常好的老师，他教我怎样打篮球。
7.随着时间的推移，我逐渐迷恋上了打篮球。
8.现在，我是我们学校篮球队的队长，我更高、更壮了。
9.将来我想成为像姚明一样的篮球运动员。
10.为了实现我的梦想，我将继续努力练习，永不放弃。
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
用with的复合结构改写要点7。
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
动作描写 defend v.（在比赛中）防守，防卫 monitor v.监视，监测 respond v.回答，作出反应 disappear v.消失，不见 persuade v.说服，劝服 inspire v.鼓舞，激励 skip v.跳绳；跳跃 ache v.（持续而隐隐地）作痛
人物描写 sweaty adj.满是汗的，被汗水湿透的 available adj.可用的，可获得的；有空的 champion n.（尤指体育比赛中的）冠军，第一名
心理描写 tension n.紧张，焦虑 ideal adj.理想的，最好的 content n.满意，满足 adj.满意的；满足的
一、翻译句子
1.直到那时，我才知道了真相——我的家庭需要用钱。
2.满是汗的手紧紧地攥着钞票，我心痛不已。
3.我感到很羞愧，手也开始颤抖。我说服了自己把钱贡献给我的家人。
4.我把手伸进口袋，拿出钱，在我爸爸有空的时候把钱给了他。
5.紧张消失了，我对自己很满意。
6.我学到的是成长的真正意义，从那时起我被激励，要更加努力地工作。
二、连句成篇
Section Ⅳ Writing a sports story
【演练佳作·写美文】
写作步骤
二、1.Of all kinds of sports， I like playing basketball most.
2.When I was about seven years old，I was shorter than others of my age.
3.The doctor advised me to play sports like basketball to help me grow taller.
4.From then on， I began to play basketball.
5.It didn’t go smoothly at first，and I was sad.
6.I met a very kind teacher later and he taught me how to play it.
7.As time went on，I gradually became crazy about playing basketball.
8.Now， I am the leader of our school basketball team and I am taller and stronger.
9.I want to be a basketball player like Yao Ming in the future.
10.To make my dream come true，I will continue practicing hard and never give up.
三、With time going on， I gradually became crazy about playing basketball.
四、
Of all kinds of sports， I like playing basketball most.When I was about seven years old， I was shorter than others of my age.And the doctor advised me to play sports like basketball to help me grow taller.From then on， I began to play basketball.But it didn’t go smoothly at first， and I was sad.However， I met a very kind teacher later and he taught me how to play it.With time going on， I gradually became crazy about playing basketball.
Now， I am the leader of our school basketball team and I am taller and stronger.I want to be a basketball player like Yao Ming in the future.To make my dream come true， I will continue practicing hard and never give up.
【教材词汇·练续写】
一、1.Not until then did I know the truth — my family was in need of money.
2.Wrapping my sweaty hands tightly around the bills， my heart ached.
3.Shame conquered me as my hands started to tremble.I persuaded myself to contribute the money to my family.
4.Reaching into my pocket， I took out the money and gave my dad the money when he was available.
5.The tension disappeared， and I was content with myself.
6.What I learned was the true meaning of growing up and from then on I was inspired to work harder.
二、
Not until then did I know the truth — my family was in need of money.Wrapping my sweaty hands tightly around the bills，my heart ached.Shame conquered me as my hands started to tremble.I persuaded myself to contribute the money to my family.Reaching into my pocket，I took out the money and gave my dad the money when he was available.The tension disappeared，and I was content with myself.What I learned was the true meaning of growing up and from then on I was inspired to work harder.
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Section Ⅳ
Writing a sports story
目 录
2
演练佳作·写美文
1
细品课文·学手法
3
教材词汇·练续写
4
课时检测·提能力
细品课文·学手法
培养思维品质
1
Step 1 品教材课文
I was so proud when my team won the ice hockey competition.It made
me feel like I could achieve anything.Only three years ago， I was
terrified of sports like skiing and skating.To deal with this， I decided to
join a skating club.I really envied the other club members， who were so
confident and dynamic on the ice. But my teacher was great and before I
knew it， I was able to skate.He then persuaded me to try ice hockey.I
loved it and was soon practising with my local team almost every
evening.We’re now training for national competitions and hope to be
champions one day， but my ultimate goal is to be an ice hockey teacher
and help people learn to play this game.
Step 2 析写作手法
学语言：
1. 修饰语：副词so。
2. 连接词：then， and， but。
3. 高级表达：
①when引导时间状语从句；
②make sb do sth；
③动词不定式作目的状语和表语；
④who引导的定语从句。
4. 时态：一般过去时。
学结构：
1. 如何开始此项运动？
2. 对此项运动感受如何？
3. 为了提高技能做了什么？
4. 未来期望达到的目标。
Step 3 背出彩佳句
1. When I was young， I never thought I could be a（n） ...
2. Of all the sports， I like ... best because I want to be ...
3. I believe I can make my dream come true as long as I continue
practicing hard.
4. I love ... because it is ... but soon I find it is not like what I thought
before.
5. The first time I played ...， I felt ...
6. I hope to become a（n） ... so that I can ...
7. To make my dream come true，I will practice hard and never give up.
8. Doing sports every day can make us healthy and strong.
9. Doing sports keeps us energetic，so we can have more energy to study
hard.
10. After school I usually spend half an hour on the sport，which not only
builds up my body but also makes me refreshed.
11. Each time I finish it，I will feel it excellent to strengthen my body.
演练佳作·写美文
奠定写作功底
2
假定你是李华，某英文网站体育栏目最近正在举办“我最喜爱的
运动”征文大赛。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 最喜爱的运动；
2. 学习这项运动过程中的感受；
3. 你的进步和打算。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
一、审题谋篇，结构分明
第一段：自己喜欢的运动，学习这项运动过程中的感受；
第二段：进步和打算。
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1. 在各种各样的运动中，我最喜爱打篮球。
2. 大约七岁时，我比其他同龄人矮。
3. 医生建议我做像打篮球这样的运动来帮助我长高。
Of all kinds of sports， I like playing basketball most.
When I was about seven years old，I was shorter than others of my
age.
The doctor advised me to play sports like basketball to help me grow
taller.
4. 从那时起，我开始打篮球。
5. 一开始并不顺利，我很难过。
6. 后来我遇到了一个非常好的老师，他教我怎样打篮球。
7. 随着时间的推移，我逐渐迷恋上了打篮球。
From then on， I began to play basketball.
It didn’t go smoothly at first，and I was sad.
I met a very kind teacher later and he taught me how to play it.
As time went on，I gradually became crazy about playing basketball.
8. 现在，我是我们学校篮球队的队长，我更高、更壮了。
9. 将来我想成为像姚明一样的篮球运动员。
10. 为了实现我的梦想，我将继续努力练习，永不放弃。
Now， I am the leader of our school basketball team and I am taller and
stronger.
I want to be a basketball player like Yao Ming in the future.
To make my dream come true，I will continue practicing hard and
never give up.
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
用with的复合结构改写要点7。
With time going on， I gradually became crazy about playing
basketball.
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
Of all kinds of sports， I like playing basketball most.When I was
about seven years old， I was shorter than others of my age.And the
doctor advised me to play sports like basketball to help me grow
taller.From then on， I began to play basketball.But it didn’t go
smoothly at first， and I was sad.However， I met a very kind teacher
later and he taught me how to play it.With time going on， I gradually
became crazy about playing basketball.
Now， I am the leader of our school basketball team and I am taller
and stronger.I want to be a basketball player like Yao Ming in the
future.To make my dream come true， I will continue practicing hard and
never give up.
教材词汇·练续写
体现学以致用
3
动作描写 defend v.（在比赛中）防守，防卫
monitor v.监视，监测
respond v.回答，作出反应
disappear v.消失，不见
persuade v.说服，劝服
inspire v.鼓舞，激励
skip v.跳绳；跳跃
ache v.（持续而隐隐地）作痛
人物描写 sweaty adj.满是汗的，被汗水湿透的
available adj.可用的，可获得的；有空的
champion n.（尤指体育比赛中的）冠军，第一名
心理描写 tension n.紧张，焦虑
ideal adj.理想的，最好的
content n.满意，满足 adj.满意的；满足的
一、翻译句子
1. 直到那时，我才知道了真相——我的家庭需要用钱。
2. 满是汗的手紧紧地攥着钞票，我心痛不已。
Not until then did I know the truth — my family was in need of money.
Wrapping my sweaty hands tightly around the bills， my heart ached.
3. 我感到很羞愧，手也开始颤抖。我说服了自己把钱贡献给我的
家人。
4. 我把手伸进口袋，拿出钱，在我爸爸有空的时候把钱给了他。
5. 紧张消失了，我对自己很满意。
Shame conquered me as my hands started to tremble.I persuaded
myself to contribute the money to my family.
Reaching into my pocket， I took out the money and gave my dad the
money when he was available.
The tension disappeared， and I was content with myself.
6. 我学到的是成长的真正意义，从那时起我被激励，要更加努力
地工作。
What I learned was the true meaning of growing up and from then on I
was inspired to work harder.
二、连句成篇
Not until then did I know the truth — my family was in need of
money.Wrapping my sweaty hands
tightly around the bills，my heart ached.Shame conquered me as my
hands started to tremble.I persuaded myself to contribute the money to my
family.Reaching into my pocket，I took out the money and gave my dad
the money when he was available.The tension disappeared，and I was
content with myself.What I learned was the true meaning of growing up
and from then on I was inspired to work harder.
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
Feeling a bit less stable （稳定的） than before？ Maybe you find
yourself holding on to handrails （扶手） more when going down stairs？
As we get older， our balance gets worse. But how much does it matter？
A lot， it turns out. If your balance isn’t great， you’re more
likely to fall. That can have serious results as we age， when bones often
become weak. Research has also shown that balance is important for how
long we will live.
A study of 1，702 people aged 51 to 75 found that people who
couldn’t stand on one leg for ten seconds were nearly twice as likely to
die in the next ten years. Falls could be one reason why， but that’s
unlikely to be the whole story. Individuals who were in worse health were
more likely to fail the ten-second test.
There are three parts to balance. The first is the visual system which
shows us whether we’re losing balance. Then the vestibular system （前
庭系统） in the inner ear sends information to our brain about the move of
our head. The third one is our body’s ability to sense its location，
movement and actions. People with ear problems that cause dizziness
（眩晕）， or muscle weakness are more likely to have balance
problems. If you suffer from dizziness， see your doctor to find out the
reason. But there’s a lot you can do yourself to improve physical
strength.
If you exercise， you’re ahead of the game. One study found that a
group that did 32 weeks of aerobic exercise increased their ability to stand
on one foot by 31 per cent. Otherwise， improve your balance by
walking， cycling or climbing stairs — this will strengthen muscles in the
lower body — or by practising yoga or tai chi.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了平衡对于人的寿命
的重要性，并分析了构成平衡的三个要素，人们可以通过锻炼来提
高平衡。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了平衡对于人的寿命
的重要性，并分析了构成平衡的三个要素，人们可以通过锻炼来提
高平衡。
1. What is the function of Paragraph 1？（ ）
A. To support an idea.
B. To make a conclusion.
C. To introduce the topic.
D. To give some examples.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的As we get older， our
balance gets worse. But how much does it matter？以及第二段内容可
推知，作者在第一段提出问题意在引出话题：平衡的重要性。
2. Why is the study mentioned in Paragraph 3？（ ）
A. To tell the risk of early death.
B. To record people’s living habits.
C. To arouse concern about the senior.
D. To prove the importance of balance.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可推知，作者第三段讲
到研究结论是为了证明平衡的重要性。
3. Who is more likely to fall in normal cases？（ ）
A. A short-sighted adult.
B. An old man with weak muscle.
C. A well-trained gymnast.
D. A teenage boy with hearing loss.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中的People with ear
problems ... have balance problems.可知，一个肌肉无力的老人可
能有平衡问题，从而导致跌倒。
Ⅱ.完形填空
My First Marathon
A month before my first marathon， one of my ankles was injured，
which left me only two weeks to train. 4 ， I was determined to go
ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school.In my first PE class， the
teacher 5 us to run laps （圈） and then hit a softball.I didn’t do
either well.He later 6 me that I was “not athletic”.
The idea that I was “not athletic” 7 with me for years.When I
started running in my 30s， I 8 running was not about competition or
whether or not I was athletic， but a battle against my own body and
mind.
A test of 9 ！
The night before my marathon， I dreamt that I couldn’t even find
the finish line.I woke up sweating and 10 but ready to 11
something to myself.
At mile 3， I passed a sign： “GO FOR IT， RUNNERS！”
By mile 17， I became 12 and the once injured ankle hurt
badly.Despite the 13 ，I stayed the course walking a bit and then
running again.
By mile 21， I was starving！
As I 14 mile 23， I could see my wife waving a 15 .She is
my biggest fan.She never minded the alarm clock 16 at 4 am
or 17 my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish.But I finished！And I got a
medal.I can now 18 myself a “marathon Winner”.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了没有运动天赋的作
者不畏艰辛，挑战自我，最终成功完成了自己第一次马拉松比赛的
故事。
4. A. Besides B. Otherwise
C. However D. Therefore
解析： 根据上文A month before my first marathon， one of my
ankles was injured， which left me only two weeks to train.和下文I
was determined to go ahead可知，上下文之间是转折关系。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了没有运动天赋的作
者不畏艰辛，挑战自我，最终成功完成了自己第一次马拉松比赛的
故事。
5. A. needed B. required
C. warned D. settled
解析： 根据下文to run laps （圈） and then hit a softball可知，
体育课上老师要求我们跑圈。
6. A. ordered B. wished
C. allowed D. informed
解析： 根据上文I didn’t do either well.和下文I was “not
athletic”可知，作者两项都没有做好，老师告知他他不擅长运动。
7. A. stuck B. broke C. did D. caught
解析： 根据下文可知，作者30多岁才开始跑步，并意识到跑步
是一场与自己的战斗。由此可知，“not athletic”这个看法一直困
扰着他，使他无法摆脱“自己不擅长运动”这个观点。stuck with
无法摆脱。
8. A. pursued B. realized
C. desired D. approved
解析： 下文running was not about competition or whether or not I
was athletic， but a battle against my own body and mind是作者30多
岁开始跑步时意识到的。
9. A. scores B. inspirations
C. wills D. creations
解析： 根据上文a battle against my own body and mind可
知，作者认为跑步是一场与自己的身体和思想的战斗，是对个
人意志的考验。
10. A. cheerful B. excited
C. surprised D. nervous
解析： 根据上文I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line
可知，梦到自己甚至找不到终点线，作者理应是紧张的。
11. A. prove B. report
C. award D. return
解析： 根据上文语境可知，作者意识到跑步是一场与自己的
身体和思想的战斗，因此想要通过参加马拉松比赛证明自己。
12. A. out of sight B. out of control
C. out of place D. out of breath
解析： 根据下文I stayed the course walking a bit and then
running again可知，作者累得气喘吁吁，受伤的脚踝也疼得厉害。
13. A. shape B. pain C. belief D. race
解析： 根据上文the once injured ankle hurt badly可知，作者不
顾疼痛，在跑道上走了一会儿，然后又跑了起来。
14. A. won B. praised
C. approached D. contacted
解析： 根据下文I could see my wife可知，作者应是在接近23
英里的时候，看到了妻子。
15. A. sign B. order
C. comment D. track
解析： 根据上文waving并结合常识可知，妻子应是在向作者
挥手示意。
16. A. reminding B. ignoring
C. sounding D. burning
解析： 根据语境可知，作者参加马拉松比赛，应是凌晨4点起
床训练，且结合上文She is my biggest fan.可知，作者的妻子是支
持作者的行为的，因此并不介意凌晨的闹钟。
17. A. improved B. questioned
C. intended D. illustrated
解析： 根据上文可知，作者的妻子是他最大的粉丝，支持他
跑步，因此推断，作者的妻子从来不质问他在跑步上的花费。
18. A. call B. reward
C. present D. bring
解析： 根据上文And I got a medal.可知，作者得到了奖牌，这
次马拉松比赛使自己摆脱了“不擅长运动”的标签，现在可以称
呼自己为“马拉松胜利者”了。
Ⅲ.读后续写
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。
“Hello， hello！” called out a pleasant voice.
Andy Waters looked up and saw his new neighbour， Francis Frame.
“Hello， yourself，” he shouted cheerfully， as he fastened on his
roller skates. “Want to go skating， Francis？”
“I can’t. I lost my roller skates last fall， and mother says she
can’t afford to buy me another pair just now.”
Andy looked at his neighbour’s long legs. They were just the right
kind， he thought， to make a fast skater.
“That’s hard luck， Francis， because if you had some roller
skates， maybe you could be in our skating relay race （接力赛） next
Saturday.”
“Oh！ Don’t I wish I had some skates！” cried Francis.
“I have to go for the training now but I can let you use my skates
sometime when I am not using them.” Andy said bye to Francis.
When Andy skated slowly toward the end of the block， he thought
about Francis Frame. Francis hadn’t lived in the block very long， and
none of the other boys knew him. So the new boy was left to himself a
great deal， and must often be very lonely.
“Yes，” said Andy to himself， “it certainly is a pity about
Francis！ I ought to do something about it.”
As he skated to the vacant lot where they usually trained and raced，
he met the captain of his team， a large boy called Buddy Bowers. “I
stopped for a few moments to talk to my new neighbour，” said Andy.
“Don’t you think we could use another boy on our team for the race？
That new boy， Francis Frame， I mean？”
“We just can’t do it. The other team wouldn’t let us take on an
extra boy.” Buddy refused.
Soon the training began and Andy practiced very hard， for his heart
was set on having his team win the race. Still， he couldn’t help
knowing that his short legs kept him from being a fast skater. On the way
home， Andy thought of a way to help his team win as well as help
Francis Frame — he could pretend to be sick on the racing day and have
Francis take his place！
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Thinking of this， he raced to the home of his new neighbour.
Finally came the racing day， and Andy and Francis showed up
together.
参考范文：
Thinking of this， he raced to the home of his new neighbour.Andy
found Francis in Francis’ garden. He excitedly told Francis the news and
handed him his roller skates. But Francis didn’t like the idea， which he
thought was wrong. Andy patiently said to him， “You have the most
important long legs of speed skaters， and my short legs can’t resist this
difficulty no matter how hard I try.Only you can make our team win the
championship！” Francis took his advice and began to train hard.
Finally came the racing day， and Andy and Francis showed up
together.He said to Francis， “Come on， my friend！ Don’t be
afraid. You can make it！” Francis turned to Andy and smiled， but still
felt nervous inside. The game started. Francis was on his way. Andy kept
cheering him on in the audience， hoping to win the first place. Finally，
when the race drew to a close， Francis reached the finish line first. Andy
shouted. “Francis， you are the best.” The two hugged and smiled
happily after the game.
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