The marathon in my town usually takes place in summer every year. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance (救護(hù)車) in case any of them needed medical care.

"We're supposed to stay behind the last runner,so drive slowly," I said to the driver,Doug,as we began to move forward.

As they began to pace themselves (控制自己的步速) ，the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue silk running shorts and a white T-shirt.

"Doug,look！" We knew we were already watching our " last runner". Her legs were so disabled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to be able to walk properly,let alone (更不用說) a marathon.

Doug and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We didn't say a thing. We would move forward a little bit,then stop and wait for her to gain some distance,then we'd slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggling (掙扎) to put one toot in front of the other,I found myself hurt and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop,and at the same time,I hoped that she wouldn't.

Finally,she was the only runner left in sight. Tears ran down my face as I watched her with fear,amazement and even respect as she pushed forward with determination through the finish line.

I do not know this woman's name,but that day she became a part of my life―a part I often depend on. For her,it wasn't about beating the other runners or winning a prize;it was about finishing what she had set out to do,no matter what. When I think things are too difficult or too timeconsuming (費(fèi)時(shí)) ，or I get those "I just can't do it"，I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.

(   ) 11. What did the writer do in the marathon?

   A. He made sure that every player obeyed the rules.

   B. He made sure that nobody would be left behind.

   C. He offered medical aid to those runners who might need it.

   D. He made sure the last runner wouldn't escape.

(   ) 12. The reason why the woman took part in the marathon was that         .

   A. she hoped to draw people's attention

   B. she wanted to challenge herself

   C. she wanted to beat the other runners

   D. she wanted to make other people happy

(   ) 13. What has the writer learnt from the woman? 

   A. He has understood that life is beautiful no matter what happens.

   B. He has learnt never to spend too much time doing one thing.

   C. He has learnt to face any difficulties bravely and overcome them.

   D. He has learnt that disabled people can also do great things.

(   ) 14. How did the writer feel when he watched the woman running in the race?

   A. The woman should have given up the race.

   B. It was not necessary for the woman to take part in the race.

   C. He thought little of the woman.

   D. He was filled with mixed feeling in his heart.

(   ) 15. Which of the following is the best title of the story?

   A. The Last Runner

   B. A Gifted Runner

   C. A Disabled Woman

   D. An Unforgettable Marathon

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