Unit 3 a taste of English humour课时作业

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　　A friend asked me if I would join her in a 5k marathon.My first reaction was "What?A 5k marathon?Are you kidding?" I am more of a try-anything-at-least-once kind of girl,even if I end up regretting it later.It sounded like a 5k marathon might have been one of those "regretted it later" things,but it was not!

　　I signed up for the 5k marathon.The marathon benefited a local charity and it meant that you would help a local organization while you had fun.This was a win-win event for me.The 5k marathon seemed fun and it was like nothing I had ever done.We arrived early in the morning to line up for the race and there was music from a cool stage.People were throwing colorful balloons around they had purchased and the atmosphere was telling of a fun period.The staff let runners go in waves,groups of about 100 people.Before letting them run,they counted down.You could hear them shouting 10...9...8...So exciting!When we were about to run next,we ended up being in the front row.We were getting pounded with colored powder and loved every second of it.We counted down and ran!

　　I,together with other four kids,didn't have much time to train.The good news was that I was not alone.A lot of people walked.Some walked fast.Some walked slowly,but they still walked.I felt not so bad after all.The best part was that I became more active and had fun while I was doing it.When we arrived at the destination,we were greeted by staff handing out colored packets.If you are considering getting more active and experiencing a 5k marathon without the pressure of winning,this is the run to sign up for.You will be so glad you did.

1.What can we know about the writer?

A.She often regrets what she did.

B.She doesn't like taking exercise.

C.She likes trying something new.

D.She always wants to win a game.

2.Why was the 5k marathon a win-win event for the writer?

A.She could do a good deed and have fun.

B.She could win a prize and get some exercise.

C.She could become famous and enjoy herself.

D.She could get colorful balloons and have fun.

3.The writer didn't feel so bad during the marathon because　　　.

A.she got praise from the staff

B.many runners just walked like her

C.she didn't give up and won first place

D.she ran fast and got a colored packet

4.What is the writer's attitude towards joining the 5k marathon?

A.Uncaring. B.Doubtful.

C.Favourable. D.Cautious.

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