题目内容
My most memorable and best experiences will stay in my mind for many years to come.For most people, horses are just animals, smelly beasts that should only be used for racing, for money.Ever since I was only a few years old, horses have been my passion.My dream was to ride a horse.When that time finally approached my anxious little life, my heart beat a thousand times a minute.
It was a warm summer day in Odessa, Ukraine, and we were at a park.My mom was buying several things for home while I wandered around to find something that made my eyes twinkle.I spotted a figure from heaven: a four-legged beautiful animal was standing down the block, breathing heavily.I ran up to the horse, not even knowing how to pet it, just excited to see the most beautiful creature.He was shining white, with a well-brushed tail.He was playing with his bit and chewed on the reins.I could tell this horse was bored.Where was the owner?
Right away I assumed that I could ride this horse.I turned the other way and went to search for my mom to get some money.I spotted her buying groceries and dragged her to where the horse was.The owner was back and stated that it was his horse and I couldn’t ride it.A warm stream of tears flooded down my cheeks as my mom tried to convince the man to let me ride the horse.He finally agreed for a costly price.He taught me how to get on the horse and explained to me that it was important to keep heels down and arms steady.The gentle beat of the horse’s trot awakened all the senses in me as I bounced up and down on the saddle(鞍).I was the happiest little girl in Ukraine, having the time of my life.I began planning how I was going to buy a horse after I became a millionaire.Before I knew it, the ride was over.Surprisingly, I actually learned to control the horse and change the pace.
That day was probably the happiest time of my life.Most children wouldn’t have as much fun as I did.Several years later, after coming to America, I began to get involved in show jumping.If it weren’t for that time in Ukraine I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the most amazing sport, one where you and another creature truly have to bond.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Later the author and that horse took part in show jumping.
B.At the first glance, the author fell in love with the horse.
C.The horse owner allowed her to ride the horse for free.
D.The author thought horse racing was for making money.
2.______is the closest to the meaning of the underlined word “bond”.
A.To be united to share feelings
B.To be compared to find advantages
C.To be inspired to set up goals
D.To be supposed to join efforts
3.From the passage, we can infer that ______.
A.the horse could be easily controlled
B.the horse owner was a kind and rich man
C.the experience opened doors for her to get into the sport
D.the author’s mother loved the horse as much as her daughter
4.What is the best title of the story?
A.Love for Horses B.Interest in Sports
C.An Exciting Dream D.An Amazing Ride
BACD
One of my most unforgettable experiences is the day I finished my tough rowing and keep myself free of loneliness.
As the youngest female ever to row alone across the Atlantic Ocean, I was often asked the same question: How did you, a only 20-year old youngster row a 18-foot boat for 70 days through those strong winds and violent waves and survive?
Frankly speaking, for me, the physical challenge was not the greatest one. Before I made my mind to row across the Atlantic, I had already cycled 3,300 miles, run all by myself across the Mojave Desert, and swum the 325-mile length of the Allegheny River. No, the hardest part would be mental: How would I cope with the terrible loneliness and the boredom on the vast sea for such a long time?
I set out on January 1 and my first object was to swim past the quarter-way mark, which would take about 20 days. I made it on January 20, a gray and cloudy day. I had thought to do something to celebrate my first goal such as treating myself to a chocolate bar or something else. But I didn’t. I was suffering from unbearable boredom and loneliness of the long sea journey. I hadn’t seen any landing at least more than two weeks. It seemed to feel the same every day. Eating, rowing, sleeping, staring at the sky, watching the ocean.
Then that day came! It was around dusk, I noticed something move on the horizon. Yes, some dolphins! They approached me and circled my boat. Suddenly I felt so blessed. They had arrived to accompany me and helped to celebrate, just when I needed them so badly! For the next 15 minutes, I did row at full speed with all my strength with those lovely dolphins around. By the time they were to leave me and we went our separate ways, I was no longer lonely.
After 70 days and five hours at sea, I finally reached my final destination. I was proud that I made it, all 2,817 miles, which helped to raise $70,000 for the Blue Planet Run Foundation, an organization for funding drinking water. I’ve been told some athletes struggled to get through just by imagining the end during the whole process. But for me, what makes miracle is to focus your mind on the moment, where you experience the personal growth—those moments of awareness of being connected to the sun, the weather, and the waves. And, on the best day of my life, I had to admit those dolphins really freed myself from terrible loneliness.
【小题1】Which of the following belongs to part of preparation for the row?
A.Answering the same question raised by people |
B.Swimming the 325-mile length of the river |
C.Running 3,300 miles cross-country |
D.Biking across the Mojave Desert |
A.I wasn’t in the mood to celebrate my first goal |
B.I didn’t have any chocolate bar for energy |
C.It’s a pity not to celebrate my passing the quarter |
D.It’s a pity not to treat myself to a chocolate bar |
A.The Blue Planet Run Foundation helped me a lot. |
B.The dolphins accompanied me to reach my destination |
C.The unexpected dolphins swept away my loneliness |
D.Imagination was a useful way to help me get through |
A.The only challenge for a 20-year old |
B.Tips on handling loneliness at sea. |
C.How to row alone across the Atlantic |
D.The day I stopped being lonely |