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At the beginning of Grade Two, I joined
the cross-country running team in our school.
When I came to the first practice, I
was filled with optimism. But as the distance we ran in each practice gradually
increased from three to four, to six miles, I realized with surprise that no
matter how hard I tried, I wasn't able to run as fast as others. In fact, I was
one of the slowest on the team.
What was the point of putting myself
through so much pain? After the first few weeks, I wanted to quit.
Then we had our first cross-country
meet.
When we started the race, I felt the
great pressure of expectations sink onto my shoulders. And after a while I
stopped running and struggled to walk up the hill. But then I heard my coaches
shouting my name from the top of the hill. I felt confused and embarrassed; why
were they cheering for me? I was running terribly! As I tried my best to finish
the race, I realized that my coaches didn't care how fast I ran. Neither did my
teammates. During the rest of the season, they were always on the sidelines of
every race, cheering for me just as loudly as they'd cheered for the front
runner.
From then on, I began to put my effort
into supporting my teammates instead of focusing on my own performance. In that
way, I celebrated my teammates' victories as if they were my own; I felt their
pain and exhaustion as if they were my own.
Cross-country running made me realize I
don't need to be the best to be successful in life. It taught me to value my
relationships with people more than my relationship with my ego. It taught me
to cheer for others even if I don't know their names.
(1)
Why did the author want to give up after the first few weeks?
A . He had much pain in his knees.
B . He didn't perform well in long-distance running.
C . He couldn't get along well with others
D . He showed no interest in running.
(2)
Which of the following can best describe the coaches?
A . Strict and hard-hearted.
B . Brave and adventurous.
C . Considerate and supportive.
D . Optimistic and humorous.
(3)
After his first cross-country race, the author ________.
A . lost himself in victories
B . put more effort into his study
C . received more support from his coaches
D . started caring about his teammates
(4)
What did the author realize from his experience?
A . The importance of team spirit
B . The value of competition
C . The secret of winning a race
D . The benefits of doing sports
答案: B
C
D
A