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阅读理解 When I was 6, my elder brother brought me to the local BMX (自行车越野) track to ride in a kids' race for the first time. The hill out of the starting gate looked so scary that I backed off. My parents took me back for another try the next week. I fell almost immediately but still managed to win the second place. I've loved racing ever since. I turned pro at 15, which isn't possible now. You have to be 17 to compete professionally. Around the time I went pro, BMX became an Olympic sport and I decided to pursue it after high school. I'm the youngest woman with a professional title in the United States. BMX isn't judged on tricks or how you handle barriers, but it's an extreme sport. It's like horse racing mixed with riding a roller coaster. It starts with a huge burst of speed — I go 40 mph by the time I'm two and a half seconds out of the gate. Then I try to come out in front of seven competitors at the end of the track, which includes 40-foot jumps. I keep chasing the high that comes from prestart nervousness, big jumps, and that feeling of crossing the finish line first. Strength and balance are key in competition, so I work out at least five days a week to prepare. I do tons of resistance and agility (灵活) training, both on and off the bike. I also do mental drills with a sports psychologist to make sure I'm focused and confident going into competition. If I make a mistake on the course, I have to move on. Everyone is out to beat me; I need to concentrate on winning so my competitors can't capitalize on an error and pass me! I was so proud to win a silver medal at the Olympics in Rio, but I felt I was capable of gold, so that will push me to do better. I'm continually working to reach my potential in the sport. Until I feel completely satisfied, I'll keep coming back. （1） What do we know about the author? A . She withdrew from her first BMX race. B . She became the youngest BMX rider in America. C . Her parents forced her to turn BMX professional. D . Her efforts resulted in BMX entering the Olympics. （2） To win the BMX race, the author has to          . A . jump highest B . focus her attention C . play tricks D . keep balanced all the way （3） The underlined phrase "capitalize on" in Paragraph4 probably means          . A . make up for B . keep an eye on C . take advantage of D . take notice of （4） What qualities have led to the author's success? A . Proud and serious. B . Optimistic and generous. C . Ambitious and hard-working. D . Independent and cooperative. 答案： A B C C

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