People said,“What a shame.” But Bill said he had no __16__.For the rest of his life,he believed he had made the __17__ decision.Bill Havens knew what was most __18__ to him. Not everybody figures that out.And he acted on what he believed was best.Not everybody has the __19__ to say no to something he or she truly wants in order to say yes to something that truly __20__.But for Bill,it was the only way to peace;the only way to no regrets.
文章大意:Bill Havens即将参加1924年奥运会的四人划艇比赛,但为了即将分娩的妻子,他选择放弃比赛,从而错过了赢得奥运金牌的机会。面对众人的惋惜,他却表示从未为此感到后悔。
1. A.neared
B.started
C.ended
D.narrowed
答案:A 根据下文可知,奥运会临近了,他的妻子也快要分娩了。near作动词时意为“接近,临近”。
2.A.practising
B.competing
C.entering
D.trying
答案:B 根据空后的in the Paris games可知,此处指他妻子分娩时他应该正在巴黎奥运会上比赛(compete)。3.A.expensive
B.heavy
C.large
D.slow
答案:D 此处与空前的jet air liners形成对比,说明当时只有速度很慢的(slow)船只可以到达巴黎。4.A.hurry
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