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     Anyone who has ever run a marathon knows how difficult it is to complete the distance.Now imagine
running 142 of them, back to back-a feat that Minnesota resident Steven Knowlton has just completed.
     Mr.Knowlton began his run on July 30th from Seattle, Washington.From there he ran his way through Oregon, Idaho and then on to the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming and Colorado.He then jogged his way
through Kansas and Missouri, before continuing east and south through Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.On Saturday, November 13th, after 100 days, 3,715 miles and six pairs of
sneakers, he finally reached his destination-Key Largo, Florida.
     While that in itself is incredible, what is even more so is the fact that he did it without taking a day of
rest and with no support or backup vehicle.Instead, he wheeled along a baby stroller(婴儿车), filled with drinks, snacks and an extra pair of shoes.The 45yearold man says that he ran through painful shin splits
(胫部开裂), extreme tiredness and bad weather, because if he took a break, he would lose his courage
and be tempted to take many more!
     Having completed over 43 marathons and 2 ultramarathons(double the distance), with his earliest one
at the age of nine, Mr.Knowlton is no stranger to longdistance runs.However, this brilliant one was done
for a cause-to raise funds for and awareness of Crohn's disease, something he has suffered from since he was 17.
     Mr.Knowlton who is currently enjoying some welldeserved rest on the beautiful beaches of Florida,
says the run will be  memorable for many reasons, not the least of which is the kindness  of strangers who offered him food, money and even shelter along the way.His biggest issue?Police officials stopped him
especially when he was running across highways, because they believed he was endangering a baby in his
stroller!
1. We can learn about Mr.Knowlton that________.
A. he completed about 142 marathons in half a year
B. he is a person living in the state of Minnesota
C. he arrived at his destination on a Saturday in July
D. he began his first marathon when he was seventeen
2. Which is the RIGHT time order for Mr.Knowlton running across the following places?
A. Washington - Kansas - Kentucky - Idaho - Georgia - Florida
B. Washington - Kansas - Idaho - Kentucky - Georgia - Florida
C. Idaho - Washington - Kansas - Georgia - Florida - Kentucky
D. Washington - Idaho - Kansas - Kentucky - Georgia - Florida
3. The most striking fact of his feat is that________.
A. he finished such a long run in a shortet time than expected
B. he took a baby along with him during the long journey
C. he ran through painful shin splits and extreme tiredness
D. he ran nonstop,, providing himself with all necessities along the way
4. Mr.Knowlton did such an extremely long run partly because________.
A. he was fond of running marathons
B. he had long been dreaming of running across the country
C. he wanted to make people know more about Crohn's disease
D. he wanted to collect money to cure his Crohn's disease
5. From the passage,, we can infer that________.
A. help from strangers impressed Mr.Knowlton
B. Mr.Knowlton was once arrested by the police
C. taking a rest in the long run would make Mr.Knowlton braver
D. Mr.Knowlton valued his health more than his goal
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  Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路)in life that by the narrow road toward goals.I like this image.But I as quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.

  For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents’ home in Boise in nine hours.We traveled the way most people do:the fastest, shortest easiest road, especially when ai was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hates confinement(限制)and have strong opinions about everything.

  Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to.We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.

  But then Banner, our lamb was born.He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise.I had two choices:leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me.My husband made the decision for me.

  That is how I found my self on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through.We took the country roads out of necessity.We had to stop every hour, let Banner shke out his legs and feed him.The kids chased him and one another.They'd get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.

  We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass.Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway.Here was life.And new horizons(见识).

  We eventually arrived at my parents'doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories

  I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique.On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling.I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead.I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.

  Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight.But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyon adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey-and the best part of yourself.

(1)

Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents’home?

[  ]

A.

It was less time

B.

It would be faster and safer

C.

Her kids would feel less confined

D.

She felt better with other drivers nearby

(2)

The author stopped regularly on the country roads to

[  ]

A.

relax in the fresh air

B.

take a dep breath

C.

take care of the lamb

D.

let the kids play with Banner

(3)

What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?

[  ]

A.

Freeways are where beauty hides.

B.

Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life

C.

Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health

D.

One should follow side roads to watch wild animals

(4)

Why did the author ask the kids to get out of the car on their way back home?

[  ]

A.

To give herself some time to read

B.

To order some food for them

C.

To play a game with them.

D.

To let them cool down

(5)

What could be the best title for the passage?

[  ]

A.

Charm of the Detour

B.

The Road to Bravery

C.

Creativity out of Necessity

D.

Road trip and Country Life

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