Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. Both look every s

Two runners stand side by side atthe starting line of a race. Both look every strong and fast. __41__ one runnerspeeds ahead and wins the race. The other falls behind.

Some sportsmen can reach greatgoals__42_ the achievement of an Olympic gold medal while others__43__live upto their promise. What kind of __44_ before a race or other event makes the__45__?

Everyone knows that sportsmenwork out to strengthen（加强） their __46_. But research showsthat strengthening the mind may be just as __47__. Careful study shows that thebest sportsmen win __48__ because they think they can win.

Thinking positive(乐观的) thoughts seems to give possibility for __49__ in sports. Peoplewho say to themselves over and over, “I know I can do this,” often find they have the __50__ to win. On the other hand,people who think “I can’twin” often __51__.

One procedure（步骤）that helps many sportsmen is creating __52__in the mind. They are told to think of each __53__ they must make to win. Someuse pictures that are more fanciful. One skater liked to __54__ a star burstinginside her, __55__ her with energy. Another sportsman who wanted to feel __56__pictured himself as a __57__ floating(漂浮) inthe air.

Next time you want to dosomething well, try training your __58__ to help you. Perhaps a teacher orother instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doingbetter, you may soon see __59__ in what you __60__ can do. Positive thinkingand picture created in your mind can help you win!

1.A.Therefore         B.And              C.But                  D.While

2.A. for example        B.so on            C. inall               D.such as

3.A. always            B. never            C.sometimes       D. not

4.A. preparation       B. picture              C.plan             D.working

5.A. same               B.difference      C.most             D. best

6.A. mind               B.thought              C.bodies               D.legs

7.A.important         B.interesting          C.possible             D.correct

8.A.mostly                 B.almost           C.partly               D.nearly

9.A.success                B.goals                C.win              D.failure

10.A.disadvantage         B.advantage             C.luck                 D.hope

11.A. fail                  B.succeed          C.win                  D.pass

12.A.ideas                 B.pictures             C.thoughts             D.movements

13. A. move                 B.step             C.jump                 D.place

14.A. think             B.imagine              C.hope             D. wish

15.A.giving            B.helping              C.filling         D. supporting

16.A. calm              B.excited              C.encouraged      D. happy

17.A.fish              B.bird                 C.cat                  D.horse

18.A. body              B.mind             C.thoughts             D.imagination

19.A. improvement           B.advantage       C.chance               D.winning

20.A.usually               B.really               C.possibly             D.mostly

试题答案

【答案】

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.A

5.B

6.C

7.A

8.C

9.A

10.B

11.A

12.B

13.A

14.B

15.C

16.A

17.B

18.B

19.A

20.B

【解析】略