After the Summer Olympics are over, when all the athletes have gone home and the television audience has switched off, another group of athletes and fans will arrive at the host city, and another competition will begin. These are the Paralympics, the games for athletes with a disability. But in Beijing in 2008, for the first time, one of the greatest Paralympics athletes did not take part.
She is a British athlete by the name of Tanni Grey-Thormpson. Born with spine hifida (脊椎裂) which left her paralysed from the waist. Tanni used a wheelchair from the age of 7. at first, she did not like sports, apart from horse-riding, which gave her a sense of freedom. But in her teens, she started taking sports more seriously. She tried swimming, basketball and tennis. Eventually she found she began to love athletics, and never looked back.
Indeed, Tanni’s athletic career took off . In 1984, when she was 15, she pulled off a surprise victory in the 100metres at the Junior National Wheelchair Games.
In 1988, Tanni went to her first Paralympic Games in Seoul. She won bronze in the 400 metres. Even greater success followed at the 1992 Barcelonn. Paralympics. Tanni won gold in the 100, 200, 400 and 800 metres relay, setting two world records in the process. In the same year she achieved the first of her six London Wheelchair Marathon victories.
Tanni’s success had been part motivation(动机), part preparation, “The training I do that enables me to be a good sprinter(短跑运动员) enables me to be good at a marathon too. I train 50 weeks of the year and that keeps me prepared for whatever distance I want to see…. I am still competing at a very high level, but as I get older, things get harder and I want to retire before I fall apart.”
Indeed Tanni retired finally after the Visa Paralympic World Cup in 2007. Her wish is to coach young athletes for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
In spite of ups and downs, she never takes her fate lying down. In her splendid life, she has won an amazing eleven gold medals, four silvers and one bronze in series of Paralympics- a top level athletic career covering two decades. She has won the London Wheelchair Marathon six times, more than any other competitor, and she has set over thirty world records.
What advice does she have for young athletes? “Work hard at your studies, and then train, train and train again.”
【小题1】Which of the following sports did Tanni like before thirteen?

A.BasketballB.Swimming.C.Tennis.D.Horse-riding.
【小题2】When did Tanni win her first Olympic gold medal?
A.In 1984.B.In 1988.C.In 1992.D.In 2007.
【小题3】The underlined word “that” in the 5th paragraph refers to _______.
A.fifty weeks’ training
B.being a good sprinter
C.training almost every day
D.part motivation and part preparation
【小题4】What can we learn from Tanni’s success?
A.Union is strength.B.Never too late to learn.
C.Well begun is half done.D.No pains, no gains.


Earlier this month, the United States Library of Congress named Katherine Paterson the national ambassador for young people’s literature.
She is only the second person to hold the position. She replaces writer Jon Scieszka,who had served since two thousand eight.
The librarian of Congress, James Billington, said Miz Paterson “represents the finest in literature for young people”. He spoke of the importance of reading in the lives of America’s young people.Miz Paterson has written more than thirty books. She is among only five writers to have won two Newbery Medals. These are among the most important children’s book awards in the United States.
“Bridge to Terabithia” won a Newbery Medal in nineteen seventy-seven. Her book “Jacob Have I
Loved” won the award in nineteen eighty-one.
Katherine Paterson’s books for children are often quite complex. “Bridge to Terabithia” includes
adult themes like depression and death. The book has caused debate because of its place on school
library bookshelves. Some parents think it is too adult for young children. Miz Paterson says the idea
for the book came from a real life experience. Her son’s best friend died in nineteen seventy-four
when she was struck by lightening.
Katherine Paterson is seventy-seven. She began writing as a young mother with three children. But
she says her interest in writing came as a surprise. As a child she had thought about becoming a
Christian religious worker in foreign countries like her parents were.
Katherine Paterson spoke to a gathering of children when she was named ambassador on January
fifth in Washington. She said: “Read for your life. Read for your life as a member of a family, as a part
of a community, as a citizen of this country and a citizen of the world.
1. The Newbery medal is designed for ______.
A. writers with best books for grown-ups      B. children with best books on adult themes
C. writers with best books for children        D. children with best books on nature
2. Which of the following is NOT true about the book Bridge to Terabithia?
A. Its topics include depression and death.     B. It won a Newbery Medal in the 1980s.
C. Some people think it’s for adults only.      D. The idea for it came directly from real life.
3. As a child, Katherine_______.
A. had bad relations with her parents       B. showed great interest in writing books
C. hoped to take part in religious activities     D. began writing books with serious themes
4. The national ambassador for young people’s literature as a position started in_____.
A. 1977           B. 1981            C. 2008         D. 2009

Good afternoon, everyone,

I’d like to introduce my friend Christy to you all. Christy is a great example of how one person with 1   can make her dream a reality, so she should win the Student of the Year Award.

Christy loves to ride bikes. She does not just ride along city streets, 2   . She is interested in 3   trail (小路) rides. 4    Christy knew that people who love riding had to travel 5   the city to locate good bike trails, so she 6   to do something.

Christy knew that Roosevelt Park had a clean, lively creek(小溪) 7   through it. 12 miles of land around the creek was 8   used. Christy decided to get together with other trail9  to ask the city council to 10  a bike path along the unused land. Christy   11  a petition (请愿书). She and other riders asked all of their biking friends if they would12   the list, and they gathered 300 signatures. The city council evaluated the 13   and, more 14  , agreed to allow the bike trail.

The 15   took two months of work, and now Roosevelt Park has a 16   bike trail. It has many ups and downs; it is a great ride. This trail is becoming one of the community’s important 17   spots. I can’t 18   with Christy when we ride together, but I am glad that she decided to work hard to begin the 19     of the Roosevelt Park bike path. Christy 20   this award because she acted on her dream, causing a community to come together.

Thank you!

1.                A.patience        B.satisfaction      C.determination  D.permission

 

2.                A.still            B.instead         C.either    D.though

 

3.                A.tough          B.vacant          C.convenient    D.remote

 

4.                A.However       B.As             C.But  D.Since

 

5.                A.around         B.beyond         C.along D.outside

 

6.                A.expected       B.decided        C.offered   D.claimed

 

7.                A.running        B.going           C.coming   D.walking

 

8.                A.often          B.ever           C.seldom   D.even

 

9.                A.runners        B.players         C.passengers    D.riders

 

10.               A.approve        B.apply          C.prove D.accuse

 

11.               A.formed         B.developed      C.drew D.described

 

12.               A.write          B.view           C.call   D.sign

 

13.               A.demand        B.request        C.invitation  D.scheme

 

14.               A.importantly     B.naturally        C.obviously  D.necessarily

 

15.               A.destruction     B.organization     C.construction    D.protection

 

16.               A.interesting      B.competing      C.parking    D.rewarding

 

17.               A.match          B.exercise        C.play  D.game

 

18.               A.put up         B.keep up        C.end up    D.turn up

 

19.               A.discovery       B.invention       C.creation   D.collection

 

20.               A.deserves       B.preserves       C.reserves   D.serves

 

 

Good afternoon, everyone,

I’d like to introduce my friend Christy to you all. Christy is a great example of how one person with 1   can make her dream a reality, so she should win the Student of the Year Award.

Christy loves to ride bikes. She does not just ride along city streets, 2   . She is interested in 3    trail (小路) rides. 4    Christy knew that people who love riding had to travel 5   the city to locate good bike trails, so she 6   to do something.

Christy knew that Roosevelt Park had a clean, lively creek(小溪)7   through it. 12 miles of land around the creek was 8   used. Christy decided to get together with other trail9  to ask the city council to 10  a bike path along the unused land. Christy   11  a petition (请愿书). She and other riders asked all of their biking friends if they would12   the list, and they gathered 300 signatures. The city council evaluated the 13   and, more 14  , agreed to allow the bike trail.

The 15   took two months of work, and now Roosevelt Park has a 16   bike trail. It has many ups and downs; it is a great ride. This trail is becoming one of the community’s important 17   spots. I can’t 18   with Christy when we ride together, but I am glad that she decided to work hard to begin the 19     of the Roosevelt Park bike path. Christy 20   this award because she acted on her dream, causing a community to come together.

Thank you!

1.                A.patience        B.satisfaction      C.determination  D.permission

 

2.                A.still            B.instead         C.either    D.though

 

3.                A.tough          B.vacant          C.convenient    D.remote

 

4.                A.However       B.As             C.But  D.Since

 

5.                A.around         B.beyond         C.along D.outside

 

6.                A.expected       B.decided        C.offered   D.claimed

 

7.                A.running        B.going           C.coming   D.walking

 

8.                A.often          B.ever           C.seldom   D.even

 

9.                A.runners        B.players         C.passengers    D.riders

 

10.               A.approve        B.apply          C.prove D.accuse

 

11.               A.formed         B.developed      C.drew D.described

 

12.               A.write          B.view           C.call   D.sign

 

13.               A.demand        B.request        C.invitation  D.scheme

 

14.               A.importantly     B.naturally        C.obviously  D.necessarily

 

15.               A.destruction     B.organization     C.construction    D.protection

 

16.               A.interesting      B.competing      C.parking    D.rewarding

 

17.               A.match          B.exercise        C.play  D.game

 

18.               A.put up         B.keep up        C.end up    D.turn up

 

19.               A.discovery       B.invention       C.creation   D.collection

 

20.               A.deserves       B.preserves       C.reserves   D.serves

 

 

 

Earlier this month, the United States Library of Congress named Katherine Paterson the national ambassador for young people’s literature.

She is only the second person to hold the position. She replaces writer Jon Scieszka,who had served since two thousand eight.

The librarian of Congress, James Billington, said Miz Paterson “represents the finest in literature for young people”. He spoke of the importance of reading in the lives of America’s young people.Miz Paterson has written more than thirty books. She is among only five writers to have won two Newbery Medals. These are among the most important children’s book awards in the United States.

“Bridge to Terabithia” won a Newbery Medal in nineteen seventy-seven. Her book “Jacob Have I

Loved” won the award in nineteen eighty-one.

Katherine Paterson’s books for children are often quite complex. “Bridge to Terabithia” includes

adult themes like depression and death. The book has caused debate because of its place on school

library bookshelves. Some parents think it is too adult for young children. Miz Paterson says the idea

for the book came from a real life experience. Her son’s best friend died in nineteen seventy-four

when she was struck by lightening.

Katherine Paterson is seventy-seven. She began writing as a young mother with three children. But

she says her interest in writing came as a surprise. As a child she had thought about becoming a

Christian religious worker in foreign countries like her parents were.

Katherine Paterson spoke to a gathering of children when she was named ambassador on January

fifth in Washington. She said: “Read for your life. Read for your life as a member of a family, as a part

of a community, as a citizen of this country and a citizen of the world.

1. The Newbery medal is designed for ______.

  A. writers with best books for grown-ups      B. children with best books on adult themes

  C. writers with best books for children        D. children with best books on nature

2. Which of the following is NOT true about the book Bridge to Terabithia?

  A. Its topics include depression and death.     B. It won a Newbery Medal in the 1980s.

  C. Some people think it’s for adults only.      D. The idea for it came directly from real life.

3. As a child, Katherine_______.

  A. had bad relations with her parents       B. showed great interest in writing books

  C. hoped to take part in religious activities     D. began writing books with serious themes

4. The national ambassador for young people’s literature as a position started in_____.

  A. 1977           B. 1981            C. 2008         D. 2009

 

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