人教版2022年新高考英语二轮复习 高考题型组合练九.docx

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(2021·南京市、盐城市高三二模)
When I was six, my elder brother brought me to the local BMX(自行车越野)track to ride in a kids’ race for the first time.The hill out of the starting gate looked so scary and steep that I backed off.My parents took me back for another try the next week.I fell almost immediately but still managed to win the second place.I’ve loved racing ever since.
I turned pro at 15，which isn’t possible now: You have to be 17 to compete professionally.Around the time I went pro, BMX became an Olympic sport and I decided to pursue it after high school.I’m the youngest woman with a professional title in the United States.
BMX isn’t judged on tricks or how you handle barriers, but it’s an extreme sport.It’s like horse racing mixed with riding a roller coaster.It starts with a huge burst of speed—I go 40 mph by the time I’m two and a half seconds out of the gate.Then I try to come out in front of seven competitors at the end of the track, which includes 40－foot jumps.I keep chasing the high that comes from prestart nervousness, big jumps, and the feeling of crossing the finish line first.
Strength and balance are key in competition, so I work out at least five days a week to prepare.I do tons of resistance and agility(灵活) training，both on and off the bike.I also do mental drills with a sports psychologist to make sure I’m focused and confident going into compet