二、完形填空
Liu Yu, a 15-year-old boy, is a talented running star. He dreams of becoming an athlete when he grows up. However, his parents are
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to let him train as intensively (高强度地) as he wishes. “My wife and I have watched every one of his races with pride. But we believe he needs to
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other possible career paths (职业道路),” Mr Liu explains. “He must think about what will happen if he
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as a professional runner.”
Yet Liu Yu insists, “I’m supposed to make my own
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. My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter a university. I understand them, but running is the
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thing I’ve ever wanted to choose as a career.”
His parents also believe that Liu Yu should focus on his studies in the
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at home, so they don’t allow him to train outdoors at night. “We’re just trying to
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his future,” Mrs Liu says with a smile.
Liu Yu points out, “I know my parents care about me. But I’m not just a
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runner. With professional training, I will achieve success. I should be allowed to make this crucial choice myself. Only then will I have the
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to achieve my dream.”
As the debate continues, both sides agree that open communication and mutual understanding may be the
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to resolving (解决) their differences.
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) 1. A. willing B. unwilling C. afraid D. brave
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) 2. A. accept B. imagine C. consider D. manage
(
) 3. A. wins B. succeeds C. quits D. fails
(
) 4. A. mistakes B. promises C. decisions D. excuses
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) 5. A. only B. last C. hardest D. worst
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) 6. A. mornings B. afternoons C. evenings D. daytime
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) 7. A. protect B. provide C. promise D. produce
(
) 8. A. serious B. successful C. talented D. casual
(
) 9. A. duty B. chance C. confidence D. ability
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) 10. A. key B. result C. reason D. goal
