Ⅴ. Read the passage and choose the best answers.
Growing up, I never imagined I could be someone who loves running. Like many teenagers, I often felt stuck in my comfort zone—until I discovered the story of Su Bingtian, the Chinese sportsman who taught me that courage and effort can rewrite any limit.
My name is Lin Xia, a 14-year-old girl from Nanjing. Last year, I joined my school’s track team, but I was always the slowest runner. One day, my coach shared Su Bingtian’s journey with us. In 2014, Su shocked the world by switching his starting leg—a move experts called “crazy”. But through practice, he became the first Asian to break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m race. His words, “Stick to your goal even if others doubt you,” stuck with me. I wrote them on my notebook and read them before every practice.
The most unforgettable moment came during a school competition. Halfway through the race, my legs felt like stone, and I wanted to give up. Then I remembered Su’s story and Audrey Hepburn’s famous quote: “Nothing is impossible—the word itself says ‘I’m possible. ’” With all my strength, I pushed forward. I didn’t win, but finishing fourth felt like a victory. For the first time, I realised that success isn’t about being the best; it’s about beating your own doubts.
What surprised me most was how Su’s journey changed my attitude toward challenges. He once said, “Everyone can be a Su-perman!” At first, I thought it was just a joke, but later I understood its deeper meaning: Ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things by believing in themselves. Inspired by this, I started tackling maths problems step by step, just like Su trained. Slowly, my grades
improved from Cs to Bs.
Finding a “new me” didn’t mean becoming perfect. It meant learning to embrace mistakes as part of growth. Su Bingtian didn’t win every race, but he never stopped trying. Now, when I face difficulties, I remind myself: Even the word “impossible” hides the phrase “I’m possible. ”
()1. Why did Su Bingtian’s decision to change his starting leg inspire the author?
A. It made Su famous on social media.
B. It showed that taking risks could lead to breakthroughs.
C. It allowed Su to retire early from sports.
D. It helped Su win a gold medal immediately.
()2. How did the author apply Su Bingtian’s lessons to her own life?
A. She started a blog about sports heroes.
B. She joined the track team and improved through practice.
C. She criticized classmates who doubted her.
D. She memorized all of Su’s race times.
()3. What does the phrase “Su-perman” mean in the article?
A. A fictional superhero with super speed.
B. A nickname for Su’s coach.
C. The idea that anyone can achieve greatness through effort.
D. A new type of running shoes.
()4. Which event best shows the author’s personal growth?
A. Writing Su’s quote in her notebook.
B. Watching Su’s races online.
C. Laughing at the word “Su-perman”.
D. Finishing fourth in a race despite wanting to quit.
()5. What is the main message of the article?
A. Winning requires natural talent.
B. Self-belief and effort can turn limitations into opportunities.
C. Maths is harder than sports.
D. Famous athletes always give the best advice.

1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，解题思路如下：①先通读全文，梳理文章脉络，把握核心内容（作者受苏炳添故事启发，克服自身困难，领悟自我信念与努力的重要性）；②针对每道题目，精准定位原文对应段落，对比选项与原文细节，排除与原文不符的干扰项，选出最符合题意的答案。
【解析】
1. 题1：定位至第二段，原文提到苏炳添换起跑腿被专家称为“疯狂”，但通过练习成为首位打破10秒大关的亚洲人，体现冒险带来突破，对应选项B。A项“社交媒体成名”、C项“提前退役”、D项“立刻获金牌”均未在原文提及，故答案为B。
2. 题2：定位至第二、四段，作者加入校田径队，受苏炳添的话激励，坚持练习，成绩从C提升至B，对应选项B。A项“写体育英雄博客”、C项“批评质疑她的同学”、D项“记苏炳添所有比赛时间”均无原文依据，故答案为B。
3. 题3：定位至第四段，苏炳添说“Everyone can be a Su-perman!”，后文解释其深层含义为普通人通过努力可成就非凡，对应选项C。A项“虚构超级英雄”、B项“苏的教练昵称”、D项“新型跑鞋”均不符合文意，故答案为C。
4. 题4：定位至第三段，作者比赛中途想放弃，想起苏炳添的故事后坚持跑完，获得第四名，这是其个人成长的关键体现，对应选项D。A项“写苏炳添的话在笔记本”、B项“在线看苏炳添比赛”、C项“嘲笑‘Su-perman’”均非成长的核心事件，故答案为D。
5. 题5：通读全文，文章围绕“自我信念与努力能突破局限”展开，对应选项B。A项“需要天赋”、C项“数学比体育难”、D项“著名运动员总能给出最好建议”均偏离主旨，故答案为B。
【答案】
1.B 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本文是结合体育榜样的记叙文，题目侧重细节定位与主旨把握，符合初中英语阅读考查要求，学生通过原文定位即可解题，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7