The marathon(马拉松) in my town usually takes place in hot weather. My job was to follow the runners to help those who needed medical help. “We should stay behind the last runner, so take it slowly,” I said to the driver, Doug.

As it began, the front runners started to disappear(消失). Then I noticed a woman in blue running shorts and a white T-shirt. “ Doug, look!” We knew we were watching our “last runner”. Her feet turned in , yet her left knee turned out. Her legs were so crippled(畸形的) that it seemed impossible for her to be able to walk. How could she run a marathon？

We watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her. Then we would slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her try to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I hoped that she wouldn’t. Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. When the finishing line came into sight, we found the cheering people had all gone home. She slowly crossed through the line and lifted her hands, full of happiness.

I do not know the woman’s name, but since that day she has become a part of my life. For her, it was about finishing what she had set out to do, no matter what. When I think things are too difficult and want to say “I just can’t do it”, I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.

1.When does the marathon usually take place in the writer’s town？

A．In spring.

B．In summer.

C．In autumn.

D．In winter.

2.The last runner had problems with her      .

A．head

B．back

C．legs

D．arms

3.Why did the woman take part in the marathon?

A．To win a good prize

B．To beat the other runners

C．To make friends with others

D．To finish what she had decided to do

 

Swimmers Wanted
Can you swim? Do you like kids? Can you help them with swimming on weekends? Come and join us. Call Jane at 330-8976 for more information(信息).
Chess Club
Do you like to play chess? Mr Chen can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon.
Tel: 623-1940
Add: Room 102 in School’s P.E. Building
Let’s Learn French
Can you speak French? Do you want to learn French? Join the French club now.
Time: 9:00 am—11:30 am(from Monday to Friday)
Call Henry at 543-1248.
Musicians Wanted
Boys and girls, are you music lovers? Can you sing or dance? Can you play any instruments(乐器)? Welcome to our Star Rock Band.
Please call Victor at 891-3453 or send an email to music@yahoo.com.
根据以上内容，选择最佳答案。
【小题1】What can Mr Chen teach you?

A．Playing chess.	B．Speaking French.
C．Swimming.	D．Dancing.

【小题2】Betty can swim well and she wants to find a job. Who can she call?

A．Henry.

B．Jane.

C．Victor.

D．Mr Chen.

【小题3】 Mike is in the chess club. When does he go to the club?

A．On weekends.	B．From 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
C．Every Friday afternoon.	D．On Monday.

【小题4】You love music and you want to be a singer(歌手). What can you do?

A．Send and email to music@yahoo.com.

B．Call 543-1248

C．Call 330-8976.

D．Go to Room 102 in School’s P.E. Building.

【小题5】Judy speaks French very well and she teaches kids from Monday to Friday.
Where does she work?

A．In the start Rock Band.	B．In the chess club.
C．In the French club.	D．In the swimming club.

Jim and Lucy are brother and sister. Jim is 18 and Lucy is 16. They are students. Winter vacation is coming and they want to find something *to do during the winter vacation. Now they’re reading the newspaper want ads at home.

Ad11:                    Ad2:                     Ad3:                             

Tutor* wanted: Are you good at English? Do you like kids? Can you work on weekends? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you as a tutor. Please call Frank at 865-78312.                 

Chess club: Do you like to play chess? Do you want to play chess well? Mr Green can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon. Tel: 883-99950. Room 102 in School’s PE Building.*        

Help wanted: Do you want to work at a restaurant? Do you like to work late? Do you like to meet people? Are you 18-23 years old? Are you free* during the winter vacation? Then come and work for us as a waiter. Call Jodie’s Restaurant at 886-55777.

 

1.In Ad1, they need ________.

A．a waiter           B．a reporter         C．a nurse           D．a tutor

2.What can Mr Green teach people?

A．To swim           B．To dance          C．To play chess       D．To speak English

3.Jim joins the chess club. When does he go to the club?

A．Every day.                             B．Every Friday afternoon.

C．Every Sunday afternoon.                  D．On weekends.

4.Jim wants to be a waiter. Which telephone number can he call?

A．865-78312        B．883-99950        C．886-55777        D．891-34576

5.Lucy has no classes during the winter vacation. Why can’t she have the job as a waiter?

A．Because she is 16 years old.               B．Because she is busy during the winter vacation.

C．Because she is a girl.                     D．Because her parents don’t agree.

 

 

	Railroad timetable
JANUARY-DECEMBER
Trains from Washington to New York
Train number     X500(D)    X501(R,D)   X502(D,W)   X503(D)    X504   X505(D)
Washington      8:30        9:00          9:30        10:00      10:30     11:30
BWI Airport     8:55         9:25         10:00        10:25     10:55      --:-- -
Baltimore       9:10         9:40         10:20        10:40     11: 10     12: 10
Philadelphia    10:10         10:40        11:20        11:40     12:20     13: 10
Princeton Junction *     11:00         11:30         12: 10        12:30     13: 10     14:00
Metropark *    11: 10        --:-- -         12:20         12:40     13:20     14: 10
Neward lnt'1 Airport         --:-- -       11:50         12:30          13:05     13:45     14:25
New York      11:40       12:10         12:50           13:25     14:05     14:45
R: Reservations (预订) required       D: Dining car       W: Weekdays only
For information about tickets and prices, please call (801) 555-1000 or visit our website at www. amrai12000. com.
Important notice; please note that Princeton Junction and Metropark are closed on Sunday. January 30 due to work on the line. There will be a special bus service between these stations. Call (801) 555-2345 for more information about buses. We apologize for any inconvenience.

1.When does the train X504 leave Washington?

A. 9:00.   B. 9=30.   C. 10:00.   D. 10=30.

2.If you have to get to New York before 12=00, you'd better take ______.

A. X500   B. X501   C. X502    D. X503

3.Which of the following trains does not stop at BWI Airport?

A. X502.   B. X503.   C. X504.   D. X505.

4. If you want to go on weekends, you can NOT choose ______.

A. X501   B. X502   C. X503    D. X504

5.Which of the following is true according to the timetable?

A. You can have meals on most of the trains.

B. Most of the trains do not stop at Neward Int'l Airport.

C. You can't buy a ticket at the stations without reservation.

D. Nobody can get from Princeton Junction to Metropark on January 30.

 

Jim and Lucy are brother and sister. Jim is 18 and Lucy is 16. They are students. Winter vacation is coming and they want to find something *to do during the winter vacation. Now they’re reading the newspaper want ads at home.
Ad11:                    Ad2:                     Ad3:                             

Tutor* wanted: Are you good at English? Do you like kids? Can you work on weekends? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you as a tutor. Please call Frank at 865-78312.

Chess club: Do you like to play chess? Do you want to play chess well? Mr Green can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon. Tel: 883-99950. Room 102 in School’s PE Building.*

Help wanted: Do you want to work at a restaurant? Do you like to work late? Do you like to meet people? Are you 18-23 years old? Are you free* during the winter vacation? Then come and work for us as a waiter. Call Jodie’s Restaurant at 886-55777.

 
【小题1】In Ad1, they need ________.

A．a waiter

B．a reporter

C．a nurse

D．a tutor

【小题2】What can Mr Green teach people?

A．To swim

B．To dance

C．To play chess

D．To speak English

【小题3】Jim joins the chess club. When does he go to the club?

A．Every day.	B．Every Friday afternoon.
C．Every Sunday afternoon.	D．On weekends.

【小题4】Jim wants to be a waiter. Which telephone number can he call?

A．865-78312

B．883-99950

C．886-55777

D．891-34576

【小题5】Lucy has no classes during the winter vacation. Why can’t she have the job as a waiter?

A．Because she is 16 years old.	B．Because she is busy during the winter vacation.
C．Because she is a girl.	D．Because her parents don’t agree.