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    When Tony took up running as a hobby he was 42 years old. Now 42 years later he's a national champion and a world record holder.

He never imagined at the age of 84 this is where he'd be, but then he doesn't meet many people in their 80s who are out training four times a week.

"I can see it's a bit unusual, yes. But it's been my life, " he told the reporter.

The retired officer runs at a track near his home in Leeds.

At an event in Italy last month he set a world record in the 80 metres hurdles (跨栏)with a time of under 17 seconds. But he sees no reason to slow down and his ambition is still to be competing when he passes a hundred.

"I probably won't be doing a crouch start (蹲式起跑),but it's only 16 years away," he joked. Like anyone his age, he's had health problems. He's had a string of severe heart attacks, but doctors have told him as long as it makes him feel good, he should carry on running.

"I can't let my heart get in the way of my training. When I am sprinting I have to give it my absolute all. My heart is the last thing on my mind." he said.

He trains every other day, dances and plays hockey and he recently cuts down on alcohol and chocolate. He said, "I've heard alcohol can lead to dementia and I don't want that. I've cut down to one glass of wine every other day. I now have to stay as fit as I can be to keep up my lifestyle."

Tony's next birthday is next September. And the first thing he wants to do is become the world's fastest 85-year-old.

1.What will Tony do after the competition in Italy?

A.He decides to slow down.

B.He decides to retire as an officer.

C.He plans on running until he's 100.

D.He plans to compete in the 100 metres hurdles.

2.What do the doctors suggest to Tony?

A.Continuing to run if he feels good.

B.Stopping running to treat his heart disease.

C.Trying to run as fast as he can.

D.Cutting down on alcohol and chocolate.

3.Which of the following best describes Tony?

A.Imaginative. B.Positive.

C.Caring. D.Demanding.

4.What's the best title of the text?

A.The Fastest Man in the World.

B.The World's Fastest 85-year-old.

C.A National Champion and a World Record Holder.

D.Granddad Crowned Fastest 84-year-old in the World.

 

1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D 【解析】 本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了如今84岁的托尼成为了意大利全国赛跑冠军和世界纪录保持者。 1.细节理解题。根据第五段“At an event in Italy last month he set a world record in the 80 metres hurdles (跨栏)with a time of under 17 seconds. But he sees no reason to slow down and his ambition is still to be competing when he passes a hundred.”可知,上个月在意大利以不到17秒的成绩创造了80米栏的世界纪录后,托尼认为他没有理由放慢脚步,他想在100岁的时候还能参加比赛,也就是说他打算一直跑到100岁,故C项正确。 2.细节理解题。根据第六段中的“Like anyone his age, he's had health problems. He's had a string of severe heart attacks, but doctors have told him as long as it makes him feel good, he should carry on running.”可知,像他这个年纪的人一样,他也有健康问题。他曾有过多次严重的心脏病发作,但医生告诉他,只要他感觉良好,他就应该继续跑下去,故A项正确。 3.推理判断题。根据第五段中的“But he sees no reason to slow down and his ambition is still to be competing when he passes a hundred.”可知,托尼在创造80米栏的世界纪录后仍想跑到100岁,再根据倒数第二段“He trains every other day, dances and plays hockey and he recently cuts down on alcohol and chocolate. He said, "I've heard alcohol can lead to dementia and I don't want that. I've cut down to one glass of wine every other day. I now have to stay as fit as I can be to keep up my lifestyle."”可知,他坚持训练,跳舞和打曲棍球,减少酒精和巧克力的摄入量以保持健康,这些都表明托尼是一个积极的人,故B项正确。 4.主旨大意题。通读全文,特别是根据第一段“When Tony took up running as a hobby he was 42 years old. Now 42 years later he's a national champion and a world record holder.”及最后一段中的“And the first thing he wants to do is become the world's fastest 85-year-old”可知,如今84岁的托尼成为了全国赛跑冠军和世界纪录保持者,从而成为世界上跑得最快的84岁老人,故D项最适合做文章标题。故D选项正确。
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