7.Ask runners why they run and you'll get a variety of answers; to stay healthy or to feel better.Some have an even bigger reason一to stay calm or out of prison.But Back on My Feet puts recovering addicts and the homeless on the road to a brighter future,starting with a simple step; attending group runs three tunes a week.
At 5:30 a.m.on a hot July day,Back on My Feet's Team Brooklyn gathered in a parking lot.After a round of hugs and some warm-up,the group of eight volunteers and seven residents(居民)set out on a run to nearby Prospect Park.Some ran three miles,some longer,but the goal for all was to finish as a team
"It's helping me put my life back together,"said Jimmy,a 58-year-old cancer survivor who was homeless and a former alcohol addict."It's healthy.It makes me feel good inside,"adds Jimmy.
Many are skeptical(懷疑的)about the idea of homeless runners,according to Anne Mahlum,who founded Back on My Feet in 2007 after starting a running club for men at a shelter near her Philadelphia home.They did want to run,and in just six years,Mahlum's small running club has expanded to 10 cities around the country,and 388 active members.
The only requirement for joining,besides wanting to,is insisting on at least 30 days."The first day we give them new shoes and Back on My Feet shirts,"Mahlum says."Then they run a mile the first day.And then gradually we'll encourage them to build goals."After 30 days,residents gain access to services like financial aid,housing assistance and employment opportunities through Back on My Feet's partners.In its first year,the New York chapter has seen 41 members obtain employment,34 gain housing and 50 work in job-training programs.
That's not to say it's always easy."I wanted to quit.But then I started to push myself,"said Adel,39,who began running in March."Now I would love to run a 10-mile run.Or maybe a marathon one day,who knows.I ran this far,so why not?"
50.Back on My Feet aims to helpA.
A.people build a better future  
B.the homeless remain healthy
C.the addicts quit their bad habits 
D.the prisoners get out of prison
51.Members of Back on My Feet mustC.
A.run on weekends            
B.run the same distance
C.a(chǎn)ttend group runs          
D.keep the same speed
52.What great change happened to Adel after a period of running?A
A.He was more confident.
B.He was much prouder.
C.He was more addictive.
D.He was more grateful.
53.According to the author,Back on My Feet isD.
A.in need of money           
B.well-known around the world
C.meeting difficulty         
D.making progress.

分析 本文主要介紹了Anne Mahlum創(chuàng)辦Back on My Feet (再次出發(fā))跑步俱樂(lè)部的目的;該俱樂(lè)部對(duì)成員的要求;它的發(fā)展規(guī)模及其所取得的進(jìn)展情況.

解答 答案:
50.A    細(xì)節(jié)理解題    根據(jù)第一段中的最后一句"But Back on My Feet puts recovering addicts and the homeless on the road to a brighter future"(但是"再次出發(fā)"跑步俱樂(lè)部給了恢復(fù)期的戒毒者以及馬路上無(wú)家可歸的人一個(gè)光明的前途)可知,Back on My Feet 旨在幫助一些人創(chuàng)造一個(gè)更好的將來(lái);故選A.
51.C    細(xì)節(jié)理解題      根據(jù)第五段中的"The only requirement for joining,besides wanting to,is insisting on at least 30 days."(對(duì)于那些加入者,除了自愿加入之外,唯一的要求就是得堅(jiān)持跑步至少30天.)可知,Back on My Feet 的成員必須的參加跑步;故選C.
52.A    細(xì)節(jié)推理題    從最后一段Adel說(shuō)的話"I wanted to quit.But then I started to push myself"以及"Now I would love to run a 10-mile run.Or maybe a marathon one day,who knows.I ran this far,so why not?"可知:Adel由開始想退出一直到自認(rèn)為去參加馬拉松比賽對(duì)他來(lái)說(shuō)也是很有可能的事情;可判斷出Adel變得更自信了;故選A.
53.D   觀點(diǎn)態(tài)度題    根據(jù)第一段提到了Back on My Feet 跑步俱樂(lè)部旨在幫助一些人創(chuàng)造一個(gè)更好的將來(lái)以及倒數(shù)第二段"After 30 days,residents gain access to services like financial aid,…41 members obtain employment,34 gain housing and 50 work in job-training programs."(在參加該俱樂(lè)部三十天后,便可為居民提供以下服務(wù),如金融援助,住房援助和就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì);在第一個(gè)年頭里,紐約分會(huì)已經(jīng)看到了有41名成員獲得就業(yè),34人獲得住房和50人從事著就業(yè)培訓(xùn)的工作)可知,作者認(rèn)為:Back on My Feet 正在取得不斷的進(jìn)展;故選D.

點(diǎn)評(píng) 做本題時(shí),首先應(yīng)快速瀏覽全文,把握文章的主旨大意以及作者的態(tài)度;其次,可以通過(guò)對(duì)相關(guān)細(xì)節(jié)的理解,以及通過(guò)內(nèi)容歸納,概括段落大意,從而選出正確的答案.

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