2024届高考英语阅读理解五步法专项带练(18)讲义

一、记叙文（用时：7mins） ①Many times competitive sports can feel really competitive. But seriously, athletes go through immense pressure both in their training and during performance all to strive for that number one spot. ②For one Spanish athlete Ivan Anaya it was exactly that respect for the amount of hard work and dedication to the profession that made him lose一on purpose ③During a cross-country race in Burlada Navarre，the Kenyan athlete Abel Mutai was well ahead of Ivan・ But then, thinking he had already reached the finish line, he started slowing down. ④Anyone else in second position might have taken advantage of that mistake and snagged （抢先获得）the first place but not Ivan. Rather, he stayed behind AbeL and using hand signals, he guided him to the finish line. ⑤Later，Ivan spoke about his decision， which might come as a shock to many people ・ However，to him，there was no question about who deserved the win. T didn't deserve to win it. I did what I had to do. He was the rightful winner ・ He created a gap that I couldn’t have closed if he hadn’t made a mistake. As soon as I saw he was stopping, I knew I wasn^t going to pass him. ” ⑥Ivanas coach，former Spanish distance runner Martin Fiz, said he would not have thought to do the same thing・ “It was a very good gesture of honesty，” said Fiz，“a gesture that I myself wouldn’t have made. I certainly would have taken advantage of it to win.” ⑦For Ivan, his selfless gesture was not limited to the track. He hoped it would spread a larger message about the importance of honesty. “But I also think that I have earned more of a name having done what I did than if I had won，” he added・ And that is very important，because today，with the way things are in all circles and in society, a gesture of honesty goes down well. ” 1.Why did Abel Mutai slow down during the race? A He was too tired to keep on. B.He wanted to lose on purpose. C.He was waiting for Ivan Anaya・ D.He thought he had reached the finish line. 2.Why didn’t Ivan take advantage