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北京市人大附中九年级下学期英语限时练习(2)
Most of us probably dreamed about becoming an astronaut when we were little. But how many of us have actually become one, or are at least working toward it? It's true that the advice" Always follow your dreams" is something that is typically easier said than done.
But still, this is the one piece of advice that Alyssa Carson wants to share with her peers. This 17-year-old girl from the US has become one of the candidates (候选人) for NASA's 2033 project to go to Mars. If everything goes well, Carson will be one of the first human beings to ever set foot on the red planet.
Carson began to dream of going to Mars when she was only three years old. After watching an astronaut-themed cartoon and hearing from her father that humans had only been to the moon but not Mars, Carson decided that she wanted to be the first one to do so.
To realize her dream, she has worked hard toward it. At the age of 12, Carson became the first person to attend all three NASA space camps, and she sat with real astronauts to discuss the future of Mars missions. Now 17, Carson is continuing with her space training while still taking on her high school work like a "normal " teenager, except that she studies all her subjects in four languages - English, French, Spanish and Chinese.
"I don't think there's anything specific that makes it easier for me or makes it something that others can't do," Carson said in an interview," I've just really focused myself on what I want to accomplish."
Besides, Carson is willing to make sacrifices (牺性) for her dream, She's fully aware of the danger of the mission and the possibility that she might never be able to come back. She also accepts the fact that she can't get married and start a family because any loved ones left on Earth may be a distraction for her and for the mission, But Carson believes that it's all worth it, summarizing her view with this ancient Greek proverb she once quoted," A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they'll never sit in."
While some people's dreams may sound out of this world, Carson is on her way.
Do you like sports? Are you getting enough exercise? Well, if you want an easy way to exercise, try walking.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}There are no special instructions (操作指南), and there are no rules. You just walk— left, right, left, right. See. It's easy.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#}You don't need to Spend money on expensive clothes and equipment (器材). All you need is a pair of good shoes.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}You can go with a friend. Walk and talk. You can also do something you enjoy by yourself. Listen to music, think about life ,relax and so on.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}It makes you feel good, sleep better and helps to manage your weight (管理你的体重). It's an easy way to get the exercise you need to stay healthy.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} It's raining? Take an umbrella. When it's sunny, use sunglasses. If it's hot, take some water with you. It's cold? Don't worry. Walking can make you feel warm. And walking in the snow is of great fun!
Do you want to walk? Don't wait! Just do it!
A. Walking is good in all kinds of weather. B. Walking is cheap. C. Walking is good for your health. D. Walking is easy. E. Walking is fun. |
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