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You are going to read a newspaper article about a blind runner. Six sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
Blind Runner
Paul Hardy reports on a blind runner called Simon Wheatcroft who enjoys taking part in marathon and ultramarathon races, running distances between 42 km and 160 km
Running marathons, a race of 42 km, has become increasingly popular. This distance poses extreme physical and mental challenges for anyone, but for Simon Wheatcroft there is another hurdle; he has been blind since he was 18 years old.
For the past two years Simon, now 29, has been overcoming his disability to compete in marathons and
ultra-marathons by training with runners who act as his guides, and also, rather uniquely, by teaching himself
to run solo, out on the streets. ‘I got bored exercising indoors, so thought, “I’ll have a go at running outside”,’
he explains. (1)……………… Then he got bored again and wanted to try running on the roads.
Weeks of gradual exploration followed, walking a route alone. (2)………… It took him along little-used
pavements alongside a busy main road. He also recruited technology to help him form his mental map of the
area using a smartphone app, to provide feedback through headphones about his pace and distance. This
information could then be cross-referenced with his knowledge of the route and any obstacles.
Now, having covered hundreds of km alone on the route, Simon has been able, gradually, to phase out
the app. ‘When I first started I had to really concentrate to an unbelievable level to know where my feet were
falling. Now it has become quite automated.’ (3)………… “I did make a few mistakes early on - like running
into posts. But you only run into a post once before you think “Right. I’m going to remember where that is
next time”,’ he laughs.
Joining Simon for a training session, it’s striking how natural and fluid his movement is; he takes shorter,
shallower, more gentle steps than most runners, using his feet to feel his way. His landmarks are minute
changes in gradient and slight variations in the running surface. (4)…………. ‘I have to believe this route is
going to stay consistent, and there won’t be things like roadwork signs or big rocks,’ he says.
(5)……………‘I try to concentrate on the millions of footsteps that go right and think positively,’ he
explains. When it comes to racing in ultra-distance events, Simon has to use guides to run sections of the
course with him; after all, it would be almost impossible to memorise a 150 km stretch of countryside by heart. However, the physical and practical advantages of training in the fresh air, on his own terms, are vast and have boosted his confidence in his running ability as well as providing inspiration to others.
But for Simon the real thrill and motivation for training come from simply being able to compete on
equal terms. (6)…………….‘I can’t hide the fact I’m blind,’ he says, ‘but at the same time I would rather
compete with everybody else and not be put into a special group. Being visually impaired doesn’t mean you
can’t run.
A. These provide the familiarity and consistency essential for the blind runner.
B. Their support gave him extra confidence regarding his changing surroundings.
C. Simon believes the feelings of liberation and independence he gets from running solo far outweigh any
anxiety over such dangers.
D. He began by training on football pitches behind his house, running between the goalposts.
E. It gives him a great opportunity to run with everyone.
F. That’s not to say the learning curve has been without incident.
G. As a result of this slow experimentation, he was able to' memorise a set five-kilometre course.
HELP ME!!! MIK ĐANG CẦN GẤP!!! TRONG SÁNG NAY 8H25' NHA !!!
THANK YOU!!!! <3
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removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
Blind Runner
Paul Hardy reports on a blind runner called Simon Wheatcroft who enjoys taking part in marathon and ultramarathon races, running distances between 42 km and 160 km
Running marathons, a race of 42 km, has become increasingly popular. This distance poses extreme physical and mental challenges for anyone, but for Simon Wheatcroft there is another hurdle; he has been blind since he was 18 years old.
For the past two years Simon, now 29, has been overcoming his disability to compete in marathons and
ultra-marathons by training with runners who act as his guides, and also, rather uniquely, by teaching himself
to run solo, out on the streets. ‘I got bored exercising indoors, so thought, “I’ll have a go at running outside”,’
he explains. (1)……………… Then he got bored again and wanted to try running on the roads.
Weeks of gradual exploration followed, walking a route alone. (2)………… It took him along little-used
pavements alongside a busy main road. He also recruited technology to help him form his mental map of the
area using a smartphone app, to provide feedback through headphones about his pace and distance. This
information could then be cross-referenced with his knowledge of the route and any obstacles.
Now, having covered hundreds of km alone on the route, Simon has been able, gradually, to phase out
the app. ‘When I first started I had to really concentrate to an unbelievable level to know where my feet were
falling. Now it has become quite automated.’ (3)………… “I did make a few mistakes early on - like running
into posts. But you only run into a post once before you think “Right. I’m going to remember where that is
next time”,’ he laughs.
Joining Simon for a training session, it’s striking how natural and fluid his movement is; he takes shorter,
shallower, more gentle steps than most runners, using his feet to feel his way. His landmarks are minute
changes in gradient and slight variations in the running surface. (4)…………. ‘I have to believe this route is
going to stay consistent, and there won’t be things like roadwork signs or big rocks,’ he says.
(5)……………‘I try to concentrate on the millions of footsteps that go right and think positively,’ he
explains. When it comes to racing in ultra-distance events, Simon has to use guides to run sections of the
course with him; after all, it would be almost impossible to memorise a 150 km stretch of countryside by heart. However, the physical and practical advantages of training in the fresh air, on his own terms, are vast and have boosted his confidence in his running ability as well as providing inspiration to others.
But for Simon the real thrill and motivation for training come from simply being able to compete on
equal terms. (6)…………….‘I can’t hide the fact I’m blind,’ he says, ‘but at the same time I would rather
compete with everybody else and not be put into a special group. Being visually impaired doesn’t mean you
can’t run.
A. These provide the familiarity and consistency essential for the blind runner.
B. Their support gave him extra confidence regarding his changing surroundings.
C. Simon believes the feelings of liberation and independence he gets from running solo far outweigh any
anxiety over such dangers.
D. He began by training on football pitches behind his house, running between the goalposts.
E. It gives him a great opportunity to run with everyone.
F. That’s not to say the learning curve has been without incident.
G. As a result of this slow experimentation, he was able to' memorise a set five-kilometre course.
HELP ME!!! MIK ĐANG CẦN GẤP!!! TRONG SÁNG NAY 8H25' NHA !!!
THANK YOU!!!! <3
CÁC BẠN LẤY THÊM DẪN CHỨNG CHO TỪNG CÂU NHA.
