福建省莆田市二十四中2015-2016学年高一上学期期末考试 英语试卷
二、完型填空（每小题1.5分，共计30分）
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. Both look every strong and fast. __21__ one runner speeds ahead and wins the race. The other falls behind.
Some sportsmen can reach great goals__22_ the achievement of an Olympic gold medal while others__23__live up to their promise. What kind of __24_ before a race or other event makes the __25__?
Everyone knows that sportsmen work out to strengthen（加强） their __26_. But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as __27__. Careful study shows that the best sportsmen win __28__ because they think they can win.
Thinking positive(乐观的) thoughts seems to give possibility for __29__ in sports. People who say to themselves over and over, “I know I can do this,” often find they have the __30__ to win. On the other hand, people who think “I can’t win” often __31__.
One procedure（步骤）that helps many sportsmen is creating __32__ in the mind. They are told to think of each __33__ they must make to win. Some use pictures that are more fanciful. One skater liked to __34__ a star bursting inside her, __35__ her with energy. Another sportsman who wanted to feel __36__ pictured himself as a __37__ floating(漂浮) in the air.
Next time you want to do something well, try training your __38__ to help you. Perhaps a teacher or other instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see __39__ in what you __40__ can do. Positive thinking and picture created in your mind can help you win!
21．A. Therefore B. And C. But D. While
22．A. for example B. so on C. in all D. such as
23．A. always B. never C. sometimes D. not
24.A. preparation B. picture C. plan D. working
25．A. same B. difference C. most D. best
26．A. mind B. thought C. bodies D. legs
27．A. important B. interesting C. possible D. correct
28．A. mostly B. almost C. partly D. nearly
29．A. success B. goals C. win D. failure
