1. (2022八上·金华月考) 阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

I was cycling one day and noticed a man in front of me, about 250 meters ahead. I could tell he was cycling a little slower than me and I decided to catch up with him.

I had about one kilometer to go on the road before turning off. So I started cycling faster and faster. After a few minutes I was only about 100 meters behind him, so I really picked up the pace (速度）and pushed myself.

      ▲       . I felt so good. "I win, " I thought. "But he might even not know we were racing(比赛). "

However, after I passed him, I was so focused on ( 集中注意力于） cycling against him that I missed(错过) my turn. I had to turn around and go back.

Isn't it just like life? We often focus on competing with others, trying to show that we are better than them. We spend our time chasing after(追赶) them and we miss out on our own way in life.

The problem with unhealthy competition is that it's a never-ending cycle. There will always be somebody in front of you. So stay focused and live a healthy life. Run your own race and wish others well.

1. （1） The writer decided to _______ when he noticed a man in front of him.

   A . talk with the man B . race against the man C . make friends with the man D . cycle slower than the man
3. （2） What happened to the writer when he passed the man?

   A . He passed the place he needed to turn. B . He rode so fast that he fell off his bicycle. C . He told the man that he was cycling against him. D . He found himself lost and couldn't find his way.
5. （3） Which sentence can we put in      ▲      in Paragraph 3?

   A . Finally, I felt so tired and gave up B . Finally, I caught up with him and passed him by C . Finally, we rode side by side and talked a lot D . Finally, we became friends and cycled faster
7. （4） What can you learn from the story?

   A . Focus on your own race in life. B . Competition is important in life. C . Always be clear of where you're going. D . Try to catch up with those in front of you.