题型:完形填空 题类:常考题 难易度:普通
吉林省长春市2017-2018学年高一下学期英语期中考试试卷
One morning, I was jogging and I noticed a person in front of me about 1/4 mile. I could 1 that he was running a little slower than me and I thought, “Very well, I shall try to 2him.” I had about a mile to go3 I needed to turn off, so I started running faster and faster. Every block, I was4getting closer to him just a little bit. Just a few minutes later, I was only about 100 yards from him, so I really sped up,5I was running the last lap of London Olympic competition. I was 6to keep up with him. Finally, I did 7 it! I caught and passed him. I really felt good, “I 8him.” Of course, he didn't ever know we were 9
After passing him, I realized I had been so focused on competing against him that I had 10my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks past it. I had to turn around and go back. Isn't it what happens in our 11 when we focus on competing with classmates, co-workers, neighbors, friends, family, trying to outdo ( 胜过) them or trying to 12 that we are more important or more 13?
In reality, we spend our time and14 running after other people and we miss out on our own15 to our given destinies ( 命运). The 16 with unhealthy competition is that it's a never ending cycle. There will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with 17grades or a more satisfying job, more education, a nicer car, more money in the bank, etc. But be 18that we can be the best that we can be. We are competing with no one. Take what we have been19 the height, weight and personality. Dress well and 20 it proudly. We should feel lucky with them and stay focused and live a healthy life.
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