When I was 6,my elder brother brought me to the local BMX(自行車越野)track to ride in a kids' race for the first time.The hill out of the starting gate looked so scary and steep 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(靈活)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? AA
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 DD.
A.jump highest
B.get physical training every day
C.play tricks
D.keep balanced all the way
(3)The underlined phrase "capitalize on" in Paragraph 4 probably means BB.
A.make up for
B.take advantage of
C.keep an eye on
D.take notice of
(4)What qualities have led to the author's success? BB
A.Proud and serious.
B.Ambitious and hard-working.
C.Optimistic and generous.
D.Independent and cooperative.
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【答案】A;D;B;B
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