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Unit3 Using language 能力提升练
一、阅读理解
A
(2020河北衡水中学高一下月考)
Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare. It takes a combination of natural talent, luck, determination, and plenty of outside support for someone to make it big in sports, entertainment, or business. But what if competing is all that matters to you, whether you are likely to succeed or not? This was the goal of Michael Edwards, and that he reached that goal was an amazing achievement.
Born in the U.K. in 1963. Michael was an enthusiastic downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class competitions. He would have liked to represent his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics, but there were a large number of downhill competitors, and Edwards didnt qualify. Seeing his chance elsewhere, he switched to ski jumping. Ski jumping didnt cost nearly as much, and there was almost no competition for a place in the Britain team.
But a number of hurdles(障碍)could have meant the end of Edwards dream. He weighed more than most competitors, which put him at a disadvantage. He had no financial support for his training. Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear glasses under his goggles(护目镜)-not a good thing when they steamed up at high altitudes. But he couldnt let any of these discourage him. He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete. Winning wasnt the point. Having the opportunity to try was all he cared about. And nothing could stop him from trying.
In the end, Edwards took 55th place in the 1987 World Championships. He then went on to the Calgary Olympics in 1988, where he finished last in both of his events. Many athletes would have been embarrassed at this result, but he is proud of his achievement to this day. His determination to fight against all the difficulties made him a global hero, and in 2016, the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To add some background i
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