When Nyad ended her career as a swimmer, she continued to try new things---travelling the world as a reporter, writing books and giving public speeches about her life. Diana Nyad works to inspire others, just as she did when she swam the waters of the world.

　　56. What prevented Nyad from taking part in the Olympic Games? (No more than 5 words)

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　　57. What does the underlined word “obstacles” mean? (1 word)

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　　58. What achievement did Nyad make in 1970? (No more than 10 words.)

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　　59. Why did Nyad believe that she had touched the other shore? (No more than 10 words)

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　　60. Please explain how you are inspired by Nyad. (No more than 20 words)

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　　【参考答案】阅读表达

　　56. A serious illness (did).

　　57. Difficulties/Problems/Troubles/Challenges.

　　58. She swam a ten-mile marathon and set women’s record.

　　Or: She swam a ten-mile marathon, setting the women’s record.

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