2025-2026学年河北省邯郸市第一中学高一下学期期中英语考试试卷

邯郸市第一中学高一年级期中考试英语试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the man want to do? A. Have breakfast. B. Take a walk. C. Call his office. 2. What was George doing last night? A. Having a meeting. B. Flying home. C. Working on a project. 3. Why does the man suggest going to the park? A. It’s big. B. It’s quiet. C. It’s new. 4. How does the woman sound? A. Annoyed. B. Pleased. C. Puzzled. 5. Where is the man’s table? A. Near the door. B. By the window. C. In the corner. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers going to do tonight? A. Eat out. B. Go shopping. C. Do sports. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Hostess and guest. C. Husband and wife. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the woman think July is the best time to move? A. Their business is slow. B. The weather is favorable. C. It’s easy to hire people. 9. How will they handle the moving? A. Finish it all at once. B. Have the sales section go first. C. Do one department at a time. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What did Peter learn from his grandfather? A. How to appreciate art works. B. How to deal with artists. C. How to run a museum. 11. What did Peter do in Chicago? A. He studied at a college. B. He served in the army. C. He worked in a gallery. 12. Whose works did Peter like best? A. Rembrandt’s. B. Botticelli’s. C. Rubens’. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a library. B. In a law firm. C. On a train. 14. By what time did John plan to finish his term paper? A. March. B. August. C. October. 15. Why did John quit his part-time job? A. He had to catch up with his study. B. He was offered a better one. C. He got tired of it. 16. What is Susan’s attitude to John’s problem? A. Carefree. B. Understanding. C. Forgiving. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 17. What did the speaker do before the year 2012? A. A fitness coach. B. A chess player. C. A marathon runner. 18. Why was the 2016 Olympics important for the speaker? A. He was motivated by Bolt. B. He broke a world record. C. He won fifth place. 19. Which is the hardest for the speaker? A. Getting over an injury. B. Doing strength training. C. Representing Botswana. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. His plan to go for the gold. B. His experience on the track. C. His love for his home country. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Theatres and Entertainment St David’s Hall St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music. The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk The Glee Club Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here. Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ www.glee.co.uk/cardiff Sherman Cymru Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world. Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk New Theatre The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city. Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk 21. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted? A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club. C. At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David’s Hall. 22. What can people do at the Glee Club? A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies. C. See family shows. D. Do creative things. 23. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre? A. www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.uk C. www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D. www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk B I first encountered tai chi in Ottawa’s Chinatown. Men and women gathered in loose formation. Their actions combined to achieve a meditative (冥想的) dance. I was amazed by its beauty and grace. It was like watching a water lily opening. Yet I couldn’t see the point. I could achieve my fitness goals from exercise classes, swimming and cycling — and moving so slowly didn’t seem to build muscle, my objective for all activities. I chose only to admire this martial art (武术) but kept my distance. Years later, a recommendation from my doctor brought me to a training group for tai chi beginners led by a caring instructor. I had thought that my goal would be to master the 108 moves. Technically right, but wrong on so many counts. The class was full of lovely people who performed tai chi effortlessly, seemingly never confused about where to move next. They assured me that they had been beginners once too, and that I would be able to remember all the moves within three or four years. Three to four years! Graduate degrees took less time. But I could see they were right. Commit and improve: That was the only path. Another realization came to me when I attended an advanced class. We began with foundation exercises, and almost immediately, the instructor singled me out for instruction. To be singled out was an honour, but I was mortified. All the others in the class stopped and turned to watch me while the instructor corrected my positioning. “Don’t bend, “he said, and I repeated the movement. “Straighten your back, “he urged, and on it went — probably for only a few minutes, but it seemed like hours. I couldn’t say, “Yeah, I get it.” I had to show that I did. I concentrated as I had never done before, listening to what the instructor was saying, watching his movement and then willing my body to move in imitation (模仿). I was unlearning and learning, overcoming awkwardness to focus. I realized that I was learning a new way of being in the world — truly listening and open to correction. I don’t know that I will ever master the 108 moves. What I do know is that I have found an activity in my life where change and growth are not just possible but expected, even when my stubborn (固执的) personality tendencies reappear at every turn. 24. What was the author’s first impression of tai chi? A. Pleasant to the eye but not of much use. B. Too slow to be regarded as a martial art. C. Helpful in achieving fitness goals. D. Mysterious and difficult to master. 25. What does the underlined word “mortified” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Angered. B. Confused. C. Disappointed. D. Embarrassed. 26. How did the author respond to the instructions in the advanced class? A. She refused to admit her weaknesses and carried on. B. She stayed focused and followed attentively. C. She worked hard and displayed her talent. D. She opened up her mind and sought advice. 27. Which of the following can be concluded from the author’s experience? A. Tai chi empowers people to improve. B. Tai chi keeps the balance of the body. C. Tai chi fires people’s passion for sports. D. Tai chi contributes to healthy relationships. C Our teacher, Miss Chevalier was a small woman, with a moon face, fatty fingers and curls that sprang straight up from her head, thus the funny name “Poodle (卷毛狗)”. She taught in our reading club. Sometimes she would look in and ask what we were reading — not to check but to know. That’s what happened the day my club was reading aloud a poem by Henry Longfellow. I guess I was better than the others, for Miss Chevalier asked a while later, “Addie, I was wondering if you would recite the whole poem to the Saturday evening’s club.” She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start. She asked me to memorize it. “But that shouldn’t be a problem for a child of your ability,” she added. I’m telling you, my happy feet barely touched the ground all the way home. To me, that was the biggest thing ever and I soon learned the whole poem by heart, well prepared for our first rehearsal (排练). I was desperately nervous when I went to her office the next day. But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right. Halfway through the poem, Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what “impetuous” meant. Despite her encouraging smile, I wanted to sink through the floor because I was unsure about its pronunciation as well as its meaning. Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition (定义) aloud. “Impetuous has two definitions: rushing with great force or violence; acting suddenly, with little thought.” She asked me which one fitted the poem. I read both definitions over again, trying to figure it out, but Miss Chevalier must have read my mind. “There is no wrong answer,” she said, “I want to know your opinion, Addie.” Hesitantly, I said, “Maybe… both…” She liked that. “One has to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t dare to face up to any challenge. Would you call yourself impetuous?” I knew she was asking for an opinion. “My mother thinks being impetuous for girls is improper, anyway.” She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.” After that, I would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again. 28. Why was Addie asked to recite Longfellow’s poem to the Saturday evening’s club? A. To help with her performance. B. To get the attention of her classmates. C. To set an example for the rest of the class. D. To try a new way to warm up the coming lecture. 29. What can be learned about Miss Chevalier’s personality from the way she treated Addie? A. Caring and considerate. B. Easygoing and carefree. C. Curious and open-minded. D. Strict and strong-willed. 30. How did Miss Chevalier succeed in making Addie truly understand the word “impetuous”? A. By asking Addie to define it in her own way. B. By explaining the two definitions separately. C. By referring to the dictionary for its definitions. D. By linking its definitions to Addie’s situations. 31. What is the probable reason that Addie would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again? A. She followed her mother’s advice. B. She made up her mind to be a polite girl. C. She was touched by Miss Chevalier’s trust. D. She felt Miss Chevalier’s teaching funny. D Bacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms (微生物) from our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a group of high school kids. But not just any kids. It is depending on NASA HUNCH high school classrooms, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York. HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity (重力), and they think they’re close to a solution (解决方案). “We don’t give the students any breaks. They have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager. “There are no tests,” Gordon says. “There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other than ‘Are you working towards your goal?’ Basically, it’s ‘I’ve got to produce this product and then, at the end of year, present it to NASA.’ Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and…it’s not a very nice thing at times. It’s a hard business review of your product.” Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact (影响) on college admissions and practical life skills. “These kids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back. I don’t teach.” And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space. 32. What do we know about the bacteria in the International Space Station? A. They lead to air pollution. B. They are hard to get rid of. C. They appear in different forms. D. They damage the instruments. 33. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program? A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships. B. To sharpen students’ communication skills. C. To allow students to experience zero gravity. D. To link space technology with school education. 34. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program? A. Guide project designs. B. Check their product. C. Adjust work schedules. D. Grade their homework. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Nature: An Outdoor Classroom B. NASA: The Home of Astronauts C. Space: The Final Homework Frontier D. HUNCH: A College Admission Reform 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. 36 So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway. The place wasn’t entirely authentic (正宗的), though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing (水管) worked. 37 Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it’s a shame I don’t have much use for it. Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. 38 French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs (味道浓郁的食物). 39 On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18! In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency. You can tell this by cafés life French cafés are always crowded. 40 When do these people work? The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously — so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call. A. Not all the customers are tourists. B. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed. C. The quality of life in France is equally excellent. D. That’s not the only reason the French eat less than we do. E. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers. F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians. G. The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement. Fireworks were lit long before the moon 36 . The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of 37 fireworks lying on the ground. Little boys 38 more and covered their ears as they waited 39 for the explosions (爆炸). The moon appeared above the horizon (地平线): huge, 40 ball high above the city, and the 41 filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year’s greatest 42 : “the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival that is especially popular with young people. More and more young Javanese 43 together and walked slowly through the 44 . Joking and chatting, they moved towards the mountain on the edge of the city. They continued to climb until they reached the old temple at the 45 of the mountain. After they were 46 the temple, they drank their water and ate their mooncakes — delicious homemade ones, 47 of dried fruit and nuts. Outside, on the mountain, young people 48 cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes. And still, in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to 49 the brightly shining moon. By midnight, the fireworks had stopped shooting up from the 50 city in the valley below them. But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance. 36. A. let out B. gave out C. came out D. set out 37. A. burning B. used C. exploding D. broken 38. A. lit B. bought C. piled D. removed 39. A. patiently B. calmly C. worriedly D. excitedly 40. A. silver B. new C. colorful D. gold 41. A. mountains B. valleys C. streets D. shops 42. A. games B. meetings C. sports D. events 43. A. danced B. gathered C. drank D. shouted 44. A. village B. scene C. night D. ground 45. A. tip B. back C. top D. bottom 46. A. inside B. near C. off D. across 47. A. fond B. little C. full D. free 48. A. jumped B. sat C. stood D. bent 49. A. follow B. show C. notice D. admire 50. A. clean B. grey C. peaceful D. empty 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 (1) With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses 56 (take) advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much 57 (easy) for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe 58 increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. Of all the festivals, the Naadam Festival, which falls on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, usually 59 (last) for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, 60 are all so exciting to watch! (2) In 1929, Lin graduated from PUMC with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize 61 (give) to graduates. She immediately became the first woman ever 62 (hire) as a resident physician. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position that usually took four years to achieve. (3) Most of Chinatown 63 (destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, 64 the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the 65 (legend) Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 邯郸市一中校英文报正在举行了主题为“My Opinion on Space Exploration”的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： （1）你的观点； （2）说明理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My Opinion on Space Exploration Opinions vary greatly on space exploration. 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Emily and Zoe had been best friends since second grade. They went to the same school, played on the same soccer team, and even wore matching bracelets (手链). Everyone around them said they were like two sides of the same coin. They believed nothing could come between them. But things started to change when a new girl Daisy came to their class. One day, their teacher, Mr. Lynn, announced a big group project. “Pick a partner,” he said. Emily immediately turned to Zoe, expecting her usual smile and a quick “yes.” But to her surprise, Zoe was already talking to Daisy. “I’m going to work with Daisy this time,” Zoe said to Emily, almost too casually. Emily felt like the air had been knocked out of her. She nodded and forced a smile, but inside, she was confused and hurt. That night, she stared at her phone screen, hoping for a message that never came. Over the next few days, she avoided Zoe. Their texts stopped, they no longer sat together during lunch, and the bracelets they once wore daily were now left at home. Even during class, Emily found it hard to focus, her mind replaying the moment when Zoe chose someone else. Weeks passed. The school organized a three-day camping trip in the mountains. Students were divided into several groups. Emily and Zoe ended up in the same one, along with Daisy and two other classmates. Though they seldom spoke, they worked together to put up tents and gather firewood. Their conversations were limited to short, polite exchanges — nothing like before. On the second night, dark clouds rolled in and heavy rain soon followed. Everyone rushed into their own tents. Emily quickly discovered that hers was leaking (渗漏). Cold and upset, she went outside, seeking for help. The wind blew hard around her, and each raindrop felt like a tiny needle (针) against her skin. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching. With Zoe’s help, they soon fixed the tent. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 邯郸市第一中学高一年级期中考试英语试卷 （参考答案） 1-5 BCBAC 6-10 ACACA 11-15 ACCBA 16-20 BBCAB 21-23 DBA 24-27 ADBA 28-31 DADC 32-35 BDBC 36-40 FBGDA 36-40 CBADA 41-45 CDBCC 46-50 ACBDB 56. taking 57. easier 58. the 59. lasts 60. which 61. given 62. to be hired 63. was destroyed 64. but 65. legendary 应用文： My Opinion on Space Exploration Opinions vary greatly on space exploration. Some people think it is a waste of money and time, arguing we should deal with poverty, pollution and deadly diseases first. However, I firmly hold the view that space exploration is of great value. For one thing, space exploration helps relieve world hunger. Its satellites record land and weather data to guide farmers to boost crop output. For another, it promotes technological improvements, benefiting medical equipment and daily products we use. Besides, it makes us aware of Earth’s limited resources and encourages exploration of planets like Mars for humanity’s future. Overall, space exploration offers countless benefits and deserves continuous investment. 读后续写： Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching. In the dim light, Emily recognized it was nobody else but Zoe. Her face was filled with concern when she saw Emily struggling in the cold. “I thought you might need help,” Zoe said softly. Emily’s eyes widened with a mix of surprise and relief. Without a word, Zoe stepped forward and examined the tent. She explained that she could fix it with the spare raincoat she had brought. As they worked together, the awkwardness gradually melted away. Emily realized that Zoe still cared and the rain seemed to have washed away the misunderstandings between them. With Zoe’s help, they soon fixed the tent. Back inside the tent, Emily took a deep breath and said, “I was so hurt when you chose Daisy for the project.” Zoe looked at her apologetically and replied, “I’m sorry. I just thought it would be better to include the newcomer, but I never meant to hurt you.” That night, they had an open-hearted conversation, clearing up all the confusion. Until then did they realize that friends need open communication and their bond became even stronger. From then on, they wore their matching bracelets again, a symbol of their unbreakable friendship. 听力文本 Text 1 M: Jenny, you can just drop me here. W: But we are two streets away from the office. M: It’s fine. I had a big breakfast and feel like a bit of walk. Text 2 W: Hello, George, you look tired. Didn’t sleep well last night? M: No, not at all! I had to work flat out to meet the project deadline. Now I’m really feeling a bit run-down. Text 3 W: John, can’t we go someplace and talk? It’s so noisy in here. M: Well, there is a small park across the street. It’s usually not crowded at this time of day. Text 4 W: We’ve got to do something about the neighbor’s dog. M: Why? Has he been into your flower garden again? W: The flower garden, the garbage can, and yesterday he started digging holes in the yard! Text 5 M: Hello, we have a reservation in the name of Mr. Jones. Is there any table by the window? W: Sorry, we’ve got this corner table for you. It’s quiet here, not close to the door. Text 6 W: Dave, (6) don’t forget we are invited out to dinner tonight! M: Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. What time? W: 7:30. We should leave the house by 6:30. You know how bad the traffic is that time of night. M: It’s informal, isn’t it? W: Yeah, you can wear your new sports jacket, (7) the one I got you as an anniversary gift. M: Okay. Well, I’ve got to go. I’ll try to get home a little earlier today. W: Good. Text 7 M: We need to decide exactly when we’re going to move. Any suggestions? W: (8) I think July would be the best time. Our sales are always down that month. We could move all the office equipment at a weekend — do everything at once. M: I think a weekend’s too short. (9) Maybe we should do it department by department. W: What do you mean? M: (9) Well, each week a different department would move. That way, there would always be people here to handle customer inquiries, phone calls, and so on. W: (9) Hmm, that’s a good idea. Text 8 W: So, Mr. Peter Sayles, I’d be curious to know what were the early connections in your life that led you into the art field. M: My grandfather was an art dealer in Munich. They had a great museum in Munich. He took me to the museum. And I responded very strongly to what I saw on the walls there. (10) I learned about art from him. I learned about looking at art from him. I think that’s what really got me started. Then, many years later, after I got out of the army, (11) I went to study art history at the University of Chicago. W: Tell us more about your experiences of looking at art with your grandfather. M: Well, we looked at the famous paintings by the great artists like Rembrandt, Botticelli and Albrecht Dürer. (12) Rubens’ paintings were my favorites. Yes, I remember these things. This was when I was between 10 and 15. When I was 14, I was so anxious to see more art that a friend of mine and I bicycled across the Alps to see Venice. That was a big adventure. Text 9 W: Hi, John! Haven’t seen you for ages! M: Hi, Susan! (13) Fancy meeting you here on the train! W: How is your college life? M: What can I say? I’ve survived. W: What happened? M: Well, early last March I started doing a part-time job in a law firm. A few weeks before, I had started writing my term paper. (14) I thought I could finish it by August. W: That was a pretty good idea trying to have some work experience. M: For the first three weeks, you know, I tried. I got up early and worked for an hour on my paper before going to work. But work was so fun, I met tons of new people (15) and soon I couldn’t find even a minute for my paper. So, I had to quit my part-time job and finally finished my paper in October. W: (16) Well, it’s never too late to mend. It’s kind of hard to find a balance between what you have to do and what you want to do. M: Yeah, it’s really important for me to balance study and work. And I think I should learn to exercise some self-control. Text 10 W: Being an athlete is very fun, painful and exciting. (20) Every time I come to the track, I feel like I’m out of this place. This is Botswana National Stadium. This is where I train. (17) When I saw Usain Bolt running in 2012 London Olympics, I was amazed. Just watching him run got me motivated. I quit being a chess player and started to run. (18) I went to the 2016 Olympics, and went to the finals at the age of 18. And, wow, I finished fifth. It was a dream come true to me, but I still wanted more. The training is super hard, (19) but the hardest part for me is that I got an injury — an injury which may take me out for years. For a period of time, as a young athlete, I didn’t know what to do. I lost focus. (20) But now, I’m back on the track. I really want to be there at the Olympics, and do what I did before — do much, much greater. I don’t care about the gold. I don’t care about the silver. I want to do my best, you know, take everything and show it to the world. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $