A lot of the non-competitive runners take part in the marathon to ______1______ for charity. Jeff estimates he has raised about £25,000 (350,000 RMB) over the 28 years he has been running.
Jane Tomlinson is a well-known name in the UK. She raised millions for charity doing long cycle rides, marathons and triathlons whilst ______2______, a battle she sadly lost last year.
As a ______3______ to Jane, her husband and daughter took part in the marathon. They managed to raise £20,000 (280,000 RMB) for a charity set up in Jane's name.
Another astonishing ______4______ was blind runner Dave Heeley completing the marathon. As if that wasn't enough, this was his seventh marathon in seven days, as he took part in a special challenge which took him to seven countries.
Well done to all the ______5______ runners on the challenges they met and the money they raised.
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1. to raise money – 募捐
2. battling terminal cancer – 和晚期癌症做斗争
3. a tribute – （表示敬意的）礼物
4. feat – 壮举
5. inspirational – 鼓舞或激励人的
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non-competitive – 非竞争的 （不是为了赢比赛）
to raise money – 募捐
charity – 慈善机构
estimates – 估计
triathlons – 三项全能运动
battling terminal cancer – 和晚期癌症做斗争
a tribute – （表示敬意的）礼物
set up in Jane's name – 以简(Jane) 命名的
feat – 壮举
blind – 盲人，失明的
inspirational – 鼓舞或激励人的
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posted on 2008-04-24 18:12
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