It was something she had dreamed of since she was five. Finally, after years of training and intensive (密集的) workouts, Deborah Duffey was going to compete in her first high school basketball game. The goals of becoming an outstanding player and playing college ball were never far from Deborah’s mind.

The game was against Mills High School. With 1:42 minutes left in the game, Deborah’s team led by one point. A player of Mills had possession of the ball, and Deborah ran to guard against her. As Deborah shuffled sideways to block the player, her knee went out and she collapsed on the court in burning pain. Just like that, Deborah’s season was over.

After suffering(拖著腳) the bad injury, Deborah found that, for the first time in her life, she was in a situation beyond her control. Game after game, she could do nothing but sit on the sidelines watching others play the game that she loved so much.

Injuries limited Deborah’s time on the court as she hurt her knees three more times in the next five years. She had to spend countless hours in a physical therapy(治療；療法) clinic to receive treatment. Her frequent visits there gave her a passion and respect for the profession. And Deborah began to see a new light in her life.

Currently a senior in college, Deborah focuses on pursuing a degree in physical therapy. After she graduates, Deborah plans to use her knowledge to educate people how to best take care of their bodies and cope with the feelings of hopelessness that she remembers so well. 

56. What is the best title for the text?

   A. A Painful Mistake

   B. A Great Adventure

   C. A Lifelong Punishment

   D. A New Direction in Life

57. How did Deborah feel when she first hurt her knee?

   A. Regretful.           B. Ashamed.                 C. Grateful         D. Discouraged.

58. What is true of Deborah Duffey?

   A. She refused to seek assistance to recover from injuries.

   B. She realized she couldn’t make a basketball player.

   C. She injured her hand when trying to block a player.

   D. She quitted on the court after the initial injury.

59. The new light that Deborah saw in her life was to become a ________.

   A. physical therapist                                              B. PE teacher                

   C. basketball player                                                 D. basketball coach

60. What does the author intend to tell us through the text?

 A. We should be careful when changing our mind.

 B. Success is something we can never reach.          

 C. It's necessary to make certain changes in life.  

 D. Basketball is a dangerous game for students.

 

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