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    When I was 6, my elder brother brought me to the local BMX(自行车越野) track to ride in a kid's race for the first time. The hill out of the starting gate looked so scary and steep that I backed off. My parents took me back for another try the next week. I fell almost immediately but still managed to win the second place. I've loved racing ever since.

    I turned pro at 15, which isn't possible now: You have to be 17 to compete professionally around the time I went pro. BMX became an Olympic sport and I decided to pursue it after high school. I'm the youngest woman with a professional title in the United States.

    BMX isn't judged on tricks or how you handle barriers, but it's an extreme sport. It's like horse racing mixed with riding a roller coaster. It starts with a huge burst of speed—I go 40 mph by the time. I'm two and a half seconds out of the gate. Then I try to come out in front of seven competitors at the end of the track, which includes 40-foot jumps. I keep chasing the high that comes from prestart nervousness, big jumps, and that feeling of crossing the finish line first.

    Strength and balance are key in competition, so I work out at least five days a week to prepare. I do tons of resistance and agility(灵活) training, both on and off the bike. I also do mental drills with a sports psychologist to make sure I'm focused and confident going into competition. If I make a mistake on the course, I have to move on. Everyone is out to beat me; I need to concentrate on winning so my competitors can't capitalize on an error and pass me!

    I was so proud to win a silver medal at the Olympics in Rio, but I felt I was capable of gold, so that will push me to do better. I'm continually working to reach my potential in the sport. Until I feel completely satisfied, I'll keep coming back.

    1. (1) What do we know about the author?
      A . She withdrew from her first BMX race. B . She became the youngest BMX rider in America. C . Her parents forced her to turn BMX professional. D . Her efforts resulted in BMX entering the Olympics.
    2. (2) To win the BMX race, the author has to________.
      A . jump highest B . focus on other competitors C . play tricks D . keep balanced all the way
    3. (3) The underlined phrase "capitalize on" in Paragraph 4 probably means_________.
      A . make up for B . take advantage of C . keep an eye on D . take notice of
    4. (4) What qualities have led to the author's success?
      A . Proud and serious. B . Ambitious and hard-working. C . Optimistic and generous. D . Independent and cooperative.

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