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(节选自外研版必修第二册Unit 3)
RUNNING INTO A BETTER LIFE
This global site is a place for runners to share their stories about running. So, if you are a runner with a story to tell, get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!
Li Yue, 16, Beijing
I was born with asthma and I never thought I’d be a runner! I only joined my local athletics club because my doctor told me that in my particular case exercise could improve how my lungs work. But before I knew it, I was taking part in local races. As my fitness and my running improved, I started running in national competitions. This year I won silver in the under 18’s 10,000 metres! And who knows, next year I could win gold!
Sarah, 36, Montreal
Not so long ago, I didn’t do any exercise—not even any jogging! Then I discovered an app called Running Power. It lists your performance against other runners in your social network. At first, I kept running just to see my name in the top five. Soon, I found that I was not alone—I came across other runners in the same area running for the same purpose! Now I no longer use the app, but I’ve fallen in love with running, and still do it with my running friends.
David, 52, New York
As a computer engineer, there’s always a new challenge just around the corner! It can be quite stressful at times, though, which in turn makes me feel anxious. To help deal with this, I go running as often as I possibly can. Whether I’m at the gym or on the road, my nervous energy pushes me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my legs. By the end of the run, all my stress has disappeared and I’m ready to face the next day at work!
Grace, 25, Manchester
This year I entered the Great Gorilla Run in London. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization to raise money to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from dying out. Each runner receives a gorilla suit and off they go! It’s a bit hot and sweaty inside the suit, and my legs ache, but it’s a lot of fun. The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered me a banana—a real treat for a running gorilla! I had a great day out in London, as well as helping to save gorillas!
【好词好句积累】
1.get in touch取得联系
2.lung n.肺
3.power n.力量
4.network n.人际关系网,联络网
5.come across偶然发现;偶然遇见
6.tension n.紧张,焦虑
7.disappear v.消失,不见
8.gorilla n.大猩猩
9.die out消失,绝迹,灭绝
10.sweaty adj.满是汗的,被汗水湿透的
11.It can be quite stressful at times, though, which in turn makes me feel anxious. (非限制性定语从句)
然而,有时候工作的压力是非常大的,这也相应地会让我感到焦虑。
12.The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered me a banana—a real treat for a running gorilla! (表语从句;现在分词短语作后置定语)
最有趣的时刻是看比赛的人递给了我一根香蕉——这对于奔跑的大猩猩来说真是一顿美餐!
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