You may have heard of Fred Lebow.Fred complained(抱怨)to his doctor that he lacked energy.His doctor advised him to take up running in order to increase his strength.He fell in love with it! He was 39 years old when he entered his first marathon race.But he loved it!
Fred decided what he really wanted to do and he did it in his spare time.He joined the New York Road Runners Club and organized New York City's first marathon race.But what Fred truly wanted to do, even more than run, was to bring people together.And that is what he did.He believed that anybody should be able to run-people of all ages, any background, professional or amateur(业余的), and of any country.Today, more than 28,000 people of all backgrounds and nationalities compete in the NYC Marathon.
Fred decided what was truly important to him and he found a way to do it.He lived with intent.That single decision made his life remarkably different.
In 1990, Fred Lebow found he had a brain tumor(瘤).In 1992 he ran his final marathon race.He crossed the finish line holding the hand of his friend and Norwegian Olympic medalist(奖牌获得者), Grete Waitz saying “I'm happy and I was not a failure in life.” Fred would say that it's not about how long you live, but how you run the race of life.
Fred died a few years later.But as one sports writer said, “The God handed him a short life.With his love of life, Fred Lebow turned it into a marathon.”
A bronze statue was created of Fred in his running clothes, checking his watch.It is now placed at the finish line of very race.
(1)
Which of the following words can best describe Fred Lebow?
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A.
Loyal
B.
Clever
C.
Brave
D.
Great
(2)
Fred Lebow did all the following EXCEPT that ________.