1、高三英语培优名著阅读之心灵鸡汤精选 A Silver Braid班级：_学号：_姓名：_心灵鸡汤精选A Silver Braid话题归类阅读难度词数难忘的经历（挑战自我）五星949【文章梗概】作者参加了一场大型竞走和慢跑比赛。我以往的半程马拉松成绩都超过了两小时，但这一年的目标是在两小时内。但由于最初跑在后面，且遇到了长达一英里的堵塞，我开始怀疑能否实现目标。但当我遇到一个有一条银色辫子的女选手后，情况改变了。最终我刷新了我的个人记录，并比我的预定目标快了8分钟。You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it t
2、o wipe the sweat off your face. Gatorade adWhat a mistake. Starting in the back of a large race with the walkers and joggers left me in a mile-long human traffic jam. Running through a wide green valley in the Ogden Half Marathon in Utah, I already felt a sense of loss. And it was still only mile 1.
3、I started at the back of the pack to keep my nieces company. I thought I could work my way up to the two-hour pacer who was holding a bright orange sign. But at the end of the first mile, I was still stuck between joggers and walkers, trying to work my way through the crowd. The pacer had left me fa
4、r behind.The two-hour half marathon had been a goal Id chased for years. Between giving birth to five children, Id done lots of half marathons and gotten decent times: 2:05, 2:08, 2:02. But the elusive sub-two-hour evaded me.This was my year to blow away that goal. Id been training hard for that dis
5、tance and that time. Id done the speed work and gone overboard on long distance by training for the full marathon. My goal time was within my grasp. This was my race. But in the back of my mind, I knew my time in the first few miles was critical. And that first mile wasnt nearly fast enough.To make
6、up for the lost time, I would need to go faster than I had trained for the remaining 12 miles of the race a rookie mistake I had learned not to repeat long ago. Its a recipe for burnout and failure. Today, of all days, I did not want to fail.During the second mile, I finally worked my way out of the
7、 joggers in the back. I found a clear lane and plodded forward, determined to finish strong. Self-doubt gnawed at me as I saw the two-hour pacer dip over a distant snow-capped hill. I wondered if I would ever see the pace group again.Thats when a silvery braid bounced by me. Going a little faster th
8、an my current pace, a woman about my height and build strode away. Her tanned skin showed the flaws and wrinkles that years of endurance training bring. She was probably 20 years my senior. And there she was, stepping away from me in my race.I wondered how long she had prepared for this event. Month
9、s? Years? This was clearly not her first half marathon. I felt it also wouldnt be her last. I found myself accelerating to match her even strides. I imagined reaching out to hold that braid like a guide rope. If I could hang on with her, I would finish strong.Near the fourth mile, what felt like a m
10、iracle occurred. My silver-braided companion and I caught up to the two-hour pace group. I relaxed, happy to be with the right crowd. But she did not. She passed through the two-hour group, surging steadily ahead of them.Something in my heart was still attached to her flowing braid. I followed her,
11、knowing even if I slowed near the races end, the pacer was behind me and I could still make my goal. Coming down a craggy, rock-lined canyon, she ran even faster. I followed, drafting in her wake.Miles blurred together, and the canyon leveled out to a broad river path winding toward the finish. Arou
12、nd mile 10, the increase in crowd support inspired me to pick up my pace. The disco music at the water stop really got me going. I caught a second wind. Silver Braid was slowing. I passed her as the music filled the air around us.Mile 11, with the music behind me, I felt the sadness in my poor, tire
13、d legs. Glancing at my watch, I was thrilled to be far ahead of my projected training time. But I also felt the strain of the additional speed. I had outpaced my training. I was getting to the end of my endurance. My body hit a wall.Silver Braid passed me again. She gave me a thumbs-up and said some
14、thing encouraging my exhausted mind didnt process. Praising her steadiness, I fell in behind her. My focus was still on the end of her braid.Mile 12 was the hardest mile. Knowing the finish line was close, but feeling the aching strain of prolonged effort, I was tempted to walk. But just then, new i
15、nspiration found me. A college-age girl from the crowd started shouting and running ahead of us.“Go, Ann! Thats my mom!” the girl shouted. “Keep it up, Ann!”Silver Braid had a daughter and a name. If Ann could keep going, so could I.The thought crossed my mind that maybe someone behind me was watchi
16、ng my brown braid, needing my strength. A chain of runners stretched ahead of me and behind me. We pulled each other along.I crossed the finish line a full 10 minutes faster than my old personal record and eight minutes faster than my goal. 1:52! Looking at my watch, I could barely believe it. It wa
17、s more than I had hoped for. But I couldnt take credit for it. I ran the race borrowing strength from Ann.Ann finished a few seconds ahead of me. She hugged her cheering daughter and then turned to embrace me. She said my persistence had inspired her. I know her steadiness carried me.That day, Ann g
18、ave me something that she didnt know she was handing out. She gave me an example of fortitude. Hard days and slow miles come to all of us, but we keep running. If we draw on the people around us, we can all finish strong.【词汇过关】请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。1.braidbredn._2.pacerpesn._3.chasetesv._4.elusiveilusva
19、dj._5.evadevedvt._6.overboardvbdadv._7.go overboard_8.rookierkn._9.lanelenn._10.plodpldv._11.gnawednv._ gnaw at_12.dipdpv._13.snow-cappedsn kptadj._14.stridestradvi./n._ 15.tannedtndadj._16.flawfln._17.endurancendjrnsn_18.acceleratekselretv._19.miraclemrkln._20.surgingsdvi._21.steadilystedladv._22.c
20、raggykriadj._23.canyonknjnn._24.blurbl(r)v._25.thrilledrldadj._26.strainstrenn._27.outpacedatpesvt_28.exhaustedzstdadj._29.steadinessstedinis n._30.strainstrenn._31.prolongedprldadj._32.temptedtemptdadj._33.embracembresv._34.persistencepsstnsn._35.fortitudefttjudn._【句子学习】请根据中文句子填空。动作描写1. I started a
21、t the back of the pack to _ my nieces _. 我从后面出发，目的是与侄女作伴。2. But at the end of the first mile, I was still _ between joggers and walkers, _ my way _ the crowd. 但在第一英里的终点，我仍然被夹在慢跑者和步行者之间，试图在人群中穿行。3. The pacer had _ me far _. 步行者把我远远抛在了后面。4. Thats when a silvery braid _ by me. 就在那时，一条银色的辫子从我身边蹦了出来。5. A
22、nd there she was,_ away from me in my race. 她就在那里，在我的比赛中从我身边走开。情绪描写1. Running through a wide green valley in the Ogden Half Marathon in Utah, I already_. 在犹他州奥格登半程马拉松赛中，我跑过一个宽阔的绿色山谷，我已经感到一种失落感。2. I found a clear lane and plodded forward, _. 我找到了一条清晰的车道，步履蹒跚地向前走，决心坚强地完成比赛。3. I relaxed, _. 我放松了下来，很高兴和
23、合适的人在一起。环境描写1. Running through _, I already felt a sense of loss. 在犹他州奥格登半程马拉松赛中，我跑过一个宽阔的绿色山谷，我已经感到一种失落感。2. Miles blurred together, and _. 几英里的距离模糊在一起，峡谷变得平坦，形成一条蜿蜒向终点的宽阔河道。心理描写1. Today, of all days,_. 今天，在所有的日子里，我不想失败。2. I _ if I would ever see the pace group again. 我想知道是否还可以再次看到这跑步组。3. I _ how lon
24、g she had prepared for this event. 我想知道她为这次活动准备了多久。4. This was clearly not her first half marathon. I _ it also wouldnt be her last. 这显然不是她的第一次半程马拉松。我觉得这也不会是她最后一次。5. If _, I would finish strong. 如果我能和她在一起，我会坚强地结束。拓展练习读后续写阅读下面材料，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。.In the sport of track and field, athletes
25、 compete not only with one another but against themselves, and with each race they strive to achieve a new personal best.For Brandon Schutt running in what would likely be his final cross-country match before graduating high school, his personal best turned out not to be about marking the fastest ti
26、me but displaying the biggest heart.Although it was difficult for him to advance to upcoming state meet last Thursday, if his time was good enough that day, he still had the potential to qualify for the match.After running for one mile, however, Schutt realized he wasnt going to be able to keep up t
27、he fast speed.Rather than risk injury, he slowed to a necessary pace that would allow him to enter the state meet.Meanwhile, Omaha Burke High School sophomore (二年级学生) Blake Cerveny was running a very different kind of race.Aiming to beat his own personal record, after a fast start, he continued to p
28、ush himself hard.With less than 400 meters to go, Cervenys legs cramped up (抽筋) and failed him.But his will did not.Determined to finish, Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to fall again after another 150 meters and again, he got up and started running.This time hed made it only 25
29、meters more before going down.But he wasnt done yet.Concerned, his dad and his coach asked Cerveny if he wanted to stop.He didnt.With a lot of effort, the young runner pulled himself up and with an unsteady gait (步伐), moved forward for one final push.It wasnt enough.A less 100 meters from the finish
30、 line, he lay curled on the ground and his legs had simply given out.Before Cervenys dad could reach his son, another runnerBrandon Schuttwas at his side to offer a helping hand.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。However, his first attempt to get Cerveny up failed.Deeply touched by the two boys st
31、ory, the local TV station arranged an on-camera (摄像机拍摄的) reunion where the boys were given the chance to know each other.心灵鸡汤精选答案【词汇过关】请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。1.braidbredn.辫子2.pacerpesn.步行者3.chasetesv.追赶4.elusiveilusvadj.难以捉摸的5.evadevedvt.逃避6.overboardvbdadv.向舷外7.go overboard做得过分8.rookierkn.新手9.lanelenn.车
32、道10.plodpldv.艰难地行进11.gnawednv.咬 gnaw at折磨12.dipdpv.浸13.snow-cappedsn kptadj.顶部被雪覆盖的14.stridestradvi./n.大步走 15.tannedtndadj.晒黑的16.flawfln.瑕疵17.endurancendjrnsn.耐力18.acceleratekselretv.加速19.miraclemrkln.奇迹20.surgingsdvi.涌动21.steadilystedladv.稳定地22.craggykriadj.俊俏的23.canyonknjnn.峡谷24.blurbl(r)v.（使）变得模糊
33、不清25.thrilledrldadj.非常兴奋26.strainstrenn.压力27.outpacedatpesvt.超过28.exhaustedzstdadj.筋疲力尽的29.steadinessstedinis n.稳定30.strainstrenn.劳损；扭伤31.prolongedprldadj.长期的32.temptedtemptdadj.希望做的33.embracembresv.拥抱34.persistencepsstnsn.坚持不懈35.fortitudefttjudn.坚忍不拔【句子学习】请根据中文句子填空。动作描写1. I started at the back of t
34、he pack to keep my nieces company. 我从后面出发，目的是与侄女作伴。2. But at the end of the first mile, I was still stuck between joggers and walkers, trying to work my way through the crowd. 但在第一英里的终点，我仍然被夹在慢跑者和步行者之间，试图在人群中穿行。3. The pacer had left me far behind. 步行者把我远远抛在了后面。4. Thats when a silvery braid bounced b
35、y me. 就在那时，一条银色的辫子从我身边蹦了出来。5. And there she was, stepping away from me in my race. 她就在那里，在我的比赛中从我身边走开。情绪描写1. Running through a wide green valley in the Ogden Half Marathon in Utah, I already felt a sense of loss. 在犹他州奥格登半程马拉松赛中，我跑过一个宽阔的绿色山谷，我已经感到一种失落感。2. I found a clear lane and plodded forward, det
36、ermined to finish strong. 我找到了一条清晰的车道，步履蹒跚地向前走，决心坚强地完成比赛。3. I relaxed, happy to be with the right crowd. 我放松了下来，很高兴和合适的人在一起。环境描写1. Running through a wide green valley in the Ogden Half Marathon in Utah, I already felt a sense of loss. 在犹他州奥格登半程马拉松赛中，我跑过一个宽阔的绿色山谷，我已经感到一种失落感。2. Miles blurred together,
37、 and the canyon leveled out to a broad river path winding toward the finish. 几英里的距离模糊在一起，峡谷变得平坦，形成一条蜿蜒向终点的宽阔河道。心理描写1. Today, of all days, I did not want to fail. 今天，在所有的日子里，我不想失败。2. I wondered if I would ever see the pace group again. 我想知道是否还可以再次看到这跑步组。3. I wondered how long she had prepared for thi
38、s event. 我想知道她为这次活动准备了多久。4. This was clearly not her first half marathon. I felt it also wouldnt be her last. 这显然不是她的第一次半程马拉松。我觉得这也不会是她最后一次。5. If I could hang on with her, I would finish strong. 如果我能和她在一起，我会坚强地结束。拓展练习读后续写参考答案However, his first attempt to get Cerveny up failed.But like Cerveny, he to
39、o refused to quit.With a second try, Cerveny was on his feet.At a measured jog, with Cerveny holding Schutt for support and Schutt helping Cerveny maintain balance, the two completed the final 75 meters of the course in tandem.Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first, s
40、ecuring his opponent a faster time.Hardly had they crossed the line when Cerveny was taken to the medical tent for care.And Schutt rejoined his teammates even without saying a word with Cerveny.Deeply touched by the two boys story, the local TV station arranged an on-camera reunion where the boys we
41、re given the chance to know each other.Thanks to the opportunity, Cerveny met the person to whom he always wanted to express his appreciation.When they met, Cerveny said with his heart flowing with gratitude, “Brandon is an excellent person.He is really kind.My gratitude is beyond words.” Hearing that, Schutt hugged Cerveny tightly and said, “I just help someone in need.” In todays competitive world in which the emphasis in athletics is so often put on breaking records, it was inspiring to see that for an athlete like Brandon Schutt, the value of true sportsmanship still had legs.
