Lekha running

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2025-2026高二学英语报套题19

Lekha was a senior human resources manager who had been working at her company for over eight years. She used to love her job, but lately, she felt something was missing. She couldn’t find the joy she once had.

Over the last few years, Lekha had slowly given up on most of the things she once loved. She had stopped reading, painting and some other hobbies. The hardest loss had been running. For years, Lekha had been a keen runner. She loved the thrill of training for marathons and crossing the finish line. But as her job and family responsibilities grew, her personal time for running decreased. Her running shoes were now forgotten in a corner.

One Saturday, while shopping, Lekha ran into an old college friend, Geetha. After chatting for a few minutes, Geetha realised Lekha wasn’t her usual cheerful self and asked what was wrong.

Lekha sighed, “I don’t know... I just feel stuck. I used to be so excited about work and everything, but now it feels heavy. I’m always tired and I don’t even have the energy to do the things I used to love.”

Geetha’s face softened; she understood her friend’s situation. “Remember when you used to run marathons? You loved the rush of the race, the energy. You were always so full of life after a good run.”

Lekha’s face brightened when she heard that. “Yeah, I used to run a lot. It was a great way to clear my head. But with the kids, work and everything else, I just cannot anymore.”

Geetha was gentle but firm. “Life can get overwhelming. But just because we have careers and families doesn’t mean we should stop doing the things that make us feel alive. We’re not just mothers or employees, you know? We’re people too. You have to make time for the things you love,” she said.

Then she suggested that Lekha join a running group to help her get back into running and rediscover her passion. Lekha felt a spark of hope and decided to take Geetha’s advice. That night, she looked up running groups on social media and signed up for one.

The next day, Lekha went to her first running group meeting.

On the day of the half marathon, Lekha stood at the starting line.

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The next day, Lekha went to her first running group meeting. Greeted by group members’ friendliness, Lekha, overwhelmed by tension and thrill, put on her once-forgotten sneakers and embarked on her first comeback run. Despite intolerable exhaustion stemming from lack of exercise for years/ due to years of inactivity, she still persevered in engaging every muscle to sprint forward, every stride breathing renewed energy into her body/ which contributed to raising (elevating/ lifting) her spirits. After weeks of consistent/ regular runs, Lekha, supported/ motivated by regained strength and new companion's encouragement, took the initiative to register for/ sign up for a half marathon. The following days witnessed Lekha investing persistent effort in strenuous training, determined to complete the race smoothly.

第五句后半部分不同版本：so that (expecting that/ convinced that) she could accomplish the marathon smoothly/ equipping herself for a decent performance on the big day/ anticipating the arrival of the upcoming big day/ bearing testimony to rediscovering her true self--the one with energy and passion.

On the day of the half marathon, Lekha stood at the starting line. Palms sweating and throat tightening, Lekha drew a deep breath to compose herself, prepared for the gunshot. Upon hearing the starting gun fired, she summoned all her strength and launched forward, along with Geetha’s uplifting cheers. When Lekha was immersed in the rush of the race, those familiar sensations kept her company/ surrounded her--racing heartbeats, sore muscles, roaring crowd. No sooner had she crossed the finish line than she was consumed/ seized by incomparable exhilaration and pride--what she had been devoted to eventually paid off!/ She harvested the rewards of her dedication! Not until then did Lekha perceive that she had reclaimed the delight that she had once lost.

第五句版本2：Despite previous disconnection with running, completing the race enabled Lekha to feel alive and regain the delight that she had yearned for.