My chance came at last. Our school was going to hold a sports meeting. I knew what it   51  to me, so I got up very early to prepare for it. I  52   running and jumping. When I was   53  , I   54 myself of my promise and went on.

As the time approached, I felt quite  55   . On the first day I   56  fourth in the 1500m race, but I was far from   57  because what I wanted most was the highlight of the sports meeting—250×8 relay race. I would run the last leg for my team.

With a shot, the race began. All the students were   58  for their team. The competition was so 59  that I began to feel nervous. Before my turn came, my team was   60  the others. Even worse, I almost dropped the stick when I was trying to   61  it.

  62  after that, there was nothing in my mind except to run as fast as possible. Just when I was approaching the finish line, my legs    63  . Then my promise came to mind again and   64 me on. To my   65  , I was the first to cross the finish line!

  66   , I had proved to myself and those who had often laughed at me that I am not   67  at all! My classmates greeted me warmly and I hugged them tightly. I had won the prize as well as their   68   .

From the sports meeting, I learnt that sometimes things are not so difficult as they   69  to be. Just try your best without fear and you might be surprised at the   70  .

1.                A．mattered       B．held           C．meant    D．brought

2.                A．exercised       B．tried           C．chose    D．practiced

3.                A．tired           B．working         C．lazy D．discouraged

4.                A．braved         B．reminded       C．encouraged   D．told

5.                A．determined     B．worried         C．confident D．expectant

6.                A．ended         B．got            C．came     D．ran

7.                A．satisfied        B．proud          C．excited   D．happy

8.                A．heading        B．racing          C．shouting D．cheering

9.                A．difficult         B．close           C．heated   D．near

10.               A．failing behind    B．leading         C．falling behind   D．catching up with

11.               A．take           B．hold           C．pass D．catch

12.               A．Then          B．But            C．Thus D．Even

13.               A．gave in         B．weakened       C．gave out   D．gave off

14.               A．cheered        B．urged          C．guided    D．led

15.               A．joy            B．expectation     C．surprise   D．relief

16.               A．At last          B．After all        C．Above all  D．As a result

17.               A．bad           B．lazy            C．slow D．weak

18.               A．congratulations  B．respect         C．support   D．pride

19.               A．expect         B．choose         C．look D．seem

20.               A．thing          B．final           C．result D．effort

Before you leave for the airport

    Ensure that you have your passports (and any necessary visas), tickets and money in your hand luggage.

    If packing medicines, ensure that they are in their original packaging as this will avoid delays or prevent them from being taken away at customs.

    Do not wrap presents as they may have to be unwrapped by security staff or customs. 

    The Department of Health has devoted a section of their site to health advice for traveling abroad.

Getting to the airport

    Always allow plenty of time to reach the airport. You should arrive there 2 hours before the take-off for international flights and one hour before the take-off for domestic flights.

    If you are driving to the airport, ensure that you have booked airport parking in advance.

    If you are being driven by a friend who wants to see you off, ensure that he / she knows where the short stay parking is located.

    If taking a taxi, ensure that the firm you intend to use has taxis available at the time you wish to travel.

At the airport

    Be aware that increased security has considerably lengthened the time it takes to go through check in and security.

    Make sure you keep your baggage with you at all times and alert any member of airport staff to any unattended package.

    Never look after baggage belonging to other people or carry anything onto the aircraft for someone else.

    Keep a close eye on the display boards announcing which gate flights depart from.

In the air

    If on a long flight, move your feet around, or get up and walk around regularly if you can.

    Avoid dehydration (脱水) by drinking plenty of water or other non-alcoholic drinks.

    Don’t eat too heavily before or during a long flight as this will help to avoid indigestion and hypertension (高血压).

    To reduce jet lag (时差反应), have some extra sleep before the trip, get some sleep during the flight and try to make mealtimes the same as the time of meals at your destination.

Before leaving for the airport, you should NOT ______.

A. make sure that you have all the necessary things with you

B. ensure that any packed medicines are in their original packing

C. wrap presents up tightly for the safety

D. know some advice for traveling abroad from the website

You should ensure that you have booked the airport parking in advance if _______.

A. you are going on an international flights   B. you drive to the airport yourself

C. a friend drives you to the airport         D. you take a taxi to the airport

When waiting for your flight at the airport, you should pay the most attention to _______.

A. the display boards showing which gate the flight departs from

B. baggage belonging to other people

C. unattended package   D. the time it takes to go through check in and security

During the flight you should follow the following advice EXCEPT _______.

A. always to sit on a long flight    B. to drink enough water to avoid dehydration

C. not to eat too much so as to avoid indigestion and hypertension

D. to make mealtimes the same as the time of meals at your destination

阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the sports of canoe (划船) racing was added to the list of international competition. The  31  team in the four-man canoe race was the United States team. One member of that team was a young man named Bill Havens.

   As the time for the Olympics  32 , it became clear that Bill’s wife would give birth to their first child at about the  33  that the U.S. team would be competing in the Pairs games. In 1924 there were no planes form Paris to the United States, only  34  ships. Bill found himself in a dilemma (左右为难的困境).

Bill’s wife insisted that he go to Paris.  35 , competing in the Olympics was a lifelong dream. But Bill felt  36  and, after much soul-searching, decided to remain home, where he could  37  his wife when the child arrived. He considered being at her  38  his highest priority (优先考虑的事), even higher than going to Paris to fulfill his  39 .

The team won the gold medal in Paris. And Bill’s wife was  40  in giving birth to their child.  41 , Bill could have competed in the event and returned home  42  to be with he when she gave birth.

People said, “What a shame!” But Bill said he had no  43 . For the rest of his life, he  44  he had made the better decision.

Bill Havens knew what was most important to him. Not everybody  45  that out. Not everybody has the strength to say no to something he or she truly  46  in order to say yes to something that truly  47 . Peace begins to  48  our lives when we learn to say yes to the things that really matter.

Twenty eight years later, Bill  49  a telegram. It was from Finland, where the 1952 Olympics were being held. The telegram read, “Dad, I won. I’m bringing home the gold medal you  50  while waiting for me to be born.”

A. new B. favorite      C. special       D. weak

A. arrived  B. passed C. neared D. ended

A. moment   B. opportunity       C. time    D. promise

A. fast       B. old     C. small  D. slow

A. In all     B. After all     C. As a result  D. As usual

A. honored   B. worried      C. conflicted   D. delighted

A. persuade       B. accompany C. support      D. satisfy

A. place       B. side    C. door   D. mercy

A. duty B. promise      C. dream D. demand

A. favoring       B. successful   C. safe    D. late

A. In addition    B. For example      C. In fact D. At last

A. on time       B. in time       C. on purpose D. in need

A. judgments   B. excuse C. choices       D. regrets

A. believed      B. wished       C. wondered   D. proved

A. puts     B. takes   C. figures       D. gives

A. trusts     B. wants  C. understands       D. respects

A. matters       B. happens      C. appears      D. continues

A. turn into     B. look into    C. settle on    D. rely on

A. discovered    B. wrote  C. sent    D. received

A. grasped       B. offered       C. took    D. lost

阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the sports of canoe (划船) racing was added to the list of international competition. The  31  team in the four-man canoe race was the United States team. One member of that team was a young man named Bill Havens.

As the time for the Olympics  32 , it became clear that Bill’s wife would give birth to their first child at about the  33  that the U.S. team would be competing in the Pairs games. In 1924 there were no planes form Paris to the United States, only  34  ships. Bill found himself in a dilemma (左右为难的困境).

Bill’s wife insisted that he go to Paris.  35 , competing in the Olympics was a lifelong dream. But Bill felt  36  and, after much soul-searching, decided to remain home, where he could  37  his wife when the child arrived. He considered being at her  38  his highest priority (优先考虑的事), even higher than going to Paris to fulfill his  39 .

The team won the gold medal in Paris. And Bill’s wife was  40  in giving birth to their child.  41 , Bill could have competed in the event and returned home  42  to be with he when she gave birth.

People said, “What a shame!” But Bill said he had no  43 . For the rest of his life, he  44  he had made the better decision.

Bill Havens knew what was most important to him. Not everybody  45  that out. Not everybody has the strength to say no to something he or she truly  46  in order to say yes to something that truly  47 . Peace begins to  48  our lives when we learn to say yes to the things that really matter.

Twenty eight years later, Bill  49  a telegram. It was from Finland, where the 1952 Olympics were being held. The telegram read, “Dad, I won. I’m bringing home the gold medal you  50  while waiting for me to be born.”

阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
　　At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the sports of canoe (划船) racing was added to the list of international competition. The  31  team in the four-man canoe race was the United States team. One member of that team was a young man named Bill Havens.
As the time for the Olympics  32 , it became clear that Bill’s wife would give birth to their first child at about the  33  that the U.S. team would be competing in the Pairs games. In 1924 there were no planes form Paris to the United States, only  34  ships. Bill found himself in a dilemma (左右为难的困境).
Bill’s wife insisted that he go to Paris.  35 , competing in the Olympics was a lifelong dream. But Bill felt  36  and, after much soul-searching, decided to remain home, where he could  37  his wife when the child arrived. He considered being at her  38  his highest priority (优先考虑的事), even higher than going to Paris to fulfill his  39 .
The team won the gold medal in Paris. And Bill’s wife was  40  in giving birth to their child.  41 , Bill could have competed in the event and returned home  42  to be with he when she gave birth.
People said, “What a shame!” But Bill said he had no  43 . For the rest of his life, he  44  he had made the better decision.
Bill Havens knew what was most important to him. Not everybody  45  that out. Not everybody has the strength to say no to something he or she truly  46  in order to say yes to something that truly  47 . Peace begins to  48  our lives when we learn to say yes to the things that really matter.
Twenty eight years later, Bill  49  a telegram. It was from Finland, where the 1952 Olympics were being held. The telegram read, “Dad, I won. I’m bringing home the gold medal you  50  while waiting for me to be born.”