第 6 至 12 題為題組
To become a professional athlete, a person must stay healthy and physically
strong. A soccer star should be able to run faster and farther __6__ most other athletes.
A basketball player has to be able to fake, block, and shoot while other powerful
players are trying to stop him. Besides, athletes need the support of their families.
__7__, to make a career of sports, the player must be able to avoid injuries. Many
young athletes have to quit because they have sports injuries __8__ year after year. So,
a powerful, agile, and resilient body is essential.
Another factor that __9__ a successful career is a strong mind. An athlete must be
able to manage stress and focus on the game. A tennis player might feel a lot of stress,
which could interfere with her ability to concentrate. She might hit the ball out of
bounds. A crowd of people __10__ at a baseball pitcher might make him throw balls
instead of strikes. To succeed, an athlete must be able to play under this kind of
pressure. Athletes need the right kind of equipment to perform at their peak. __11__,
an athlete must be able to make quick, strategic decisions. __12__ the right decision to
pass or shoot, for example, is extremely important, especially in team sports.
【題組】6.
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(B) than
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(D) between