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(2022辽宁辽南协作体三模)
Most people choose to take it easy after they retire,but Wang Guilan,an old lady from Liaoning Province,is definitely not one of them.She only started running at the age of 50,as a way to keep in shape,but soon realized it was her passion.She ran her first marathon in 2004 and hasn’t stopped since.From 2005 to 2017 she completed the annual Beijing Marathon thirteen times,and this year she set a new record,becoming the oldest person to ever complete the 168-kilometer marathon.
So,how does a 70-year-old stay in good-enough shape to complete a marathon while many people cannot?As a matter of fact,Wang runs at least 20 kilometers every day from Monday to Saturday,and on Sunday she runs some more alongside the members of her long-distance running club.She prefers running on mountain roads in her hometown,but in winter,when the weather doesn’t allow it,she runs on ordinary roads.
Wang is also a fan of mountaineering,and participated in the International Mount Tai Climbing Festival,where she managed to rank 27th out of thousands of participants.She once participated in an extreme challenge,where she had to run 208 track laps while staying awake for 48 hours.
Remarkably,Wang has suffered almost no injuries to her knees or ankles over the years,which she attributes to her difficult childhood—that hardened both her body and spirit.The only serious problem is the cataracts (白内障) affecting eyes,which is why she completed some of the marathons with the help of a headlamp.
Wang is a firm believer that age is just a number,and plans to continue running marathons and enjoying the sunset of her life as long as her health allows.
1.Why did Wang Guilan get down to running initially?
A.Because she wanted to keep fit.
B.Because she had a passion for it.
C.Because she decided to set a record.
D.Because she desired for a life full of challenge.
2.Which of the following words can best describe Wang?
A.Adventurous and intelligent.
B.Ambitious and generous.
C.Enthusiastic and determined.
D.Diligent and modest.
3.The underlined “attributes” in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by .
A.commits B.contributes
C.leads D.owes
4.What can be inferred about Wang Guilan from the last paragraph?
A.She enjoys admiring the sunset while running.
B.Her plan to continue running will never be given up.
C.She believes her age matters a lot if keeping running.
D.Nothing but her physical condition can affect her running.
