Twenty-seven runners from around the world recently ran a marathon on one of the most remote and icy places on the earth---the North Pole.

On April 8, 2011, competitors from around the world met at the North Pole. 1.

Runners flew to Norway from countries around the world. 2. The marathon was supposed to be held on April 7th, but it was put off by one day because of a problem with the airport runway. 3.

The North Pole Marathon was organized by a man from Ireland named Richard Donvan. 4.

Since then, seven marathons have taken place and 188 people from 33 different countries around the world have taken part. He has also organized a marathon on the South Pole called the Antarctic Ice Marathon.

Canada had a runner in the North Pole Marathon. His name is Glenn Harkness. He is the director of the Boys and Girls of Hamilton. 5. Glenn Harkness called his raising campaign “On Top of the World”.

Harkness came the 11th place, taking six hours and 18 minutes to run the whole 42 kilometers. The winner of the race was Istvan Toth from Hungary, who ran it in four hours and 54 minutes.

A. Donvan organized the first North Pole Marathon in 2002.

B. He ran the race to raise money for the organization.

C. A girl’s father ran for her at the North Pole.

D. They ran on the frozen ice for six hours, facing temperatures as low as minus 32○C.

E. They had a trip in Norway.

F. Several one-meter-wide cracks had opened up on the plane’s runway due to the cold weather.

G. Then they all flew together from Norway to the North Pole.

Right from childhood,my brothers began to play ice hockey(冰球)with me.They all me to become an ice hockey player some day.My mom didn’t agree,and she __me into the skating although I always had a strong hope for ice hockey.

Finally we reached an agreement that I became the referee(裁判)of ice hockey.Little did I know that 1 was beginning an activity that would my character.At first I only worked with my brothers.Everyone was and we got along quite well with each other.I soon realized that I needed to work with other people,and that’s when my experience changed.As I began dealing with more coaches who acted in unpleasant ways,all I wanted to do was to get through each game and then be able to .without getting into trouble.Although as a referee I tried my best in every match,they sometimes shouted at me.That made me feel ,but I decided not to let them drive me away.

I made the to stand up for myself.I never answered rudely to the coaches,but I did not let them destroy my confidence any more.There were still a few situations that made me afraid.0nce I called a penalty(判罚)and the team ended up losing.I knew I had made the right call,even though I was when I saw that team’s fans waiting for me at my room. I stood my ground and overcame my fears(克服恐惧).

I’ve been a referee for six years,but I can’t say it’S easy.Every game me something new and I never know what to expect.Now I have enough preparation to deal with

the unexpected.These are the little lessons that I'm thankful to have learned as a woman referee

1.A.invited B.expected C.ordered D.allowed

2.A.pushed B.knocked C.divided D.joined

3.A.match B.bring C.discover D.influence

4.A.lively B.clever C.friendly D.funny

5.A.train B.refuse C.work D.leave

6.A.tired B.strong C.sad D.surprised

7.A.decision B.chance C.progress D.report

8.A.angry B.afraid C.sorry D.serious

9.A.yet B.even C.already D.still

10.A.hands B.protects C.corrects D.follows

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