Unit 4 Wildlife Protection Grammar课时作业

一. 阅读理解

　　While most schoolaged kids are returning to classes with stories of summer hiking and camping, a 9yearold boy in northern Michigan is sharing the story of how he broke a world record.

Braden Dubois, a student at Inland Lakes Elementary, was able to set a new world record this summer as the youngest stock car driver on the planet. According to The World Record Academy, Dubois has met the requirements to officially become the world's youngest stock car racer.

　　 "When my father told me that I had a chance to set the record, I wanted to go for it，" Braden said.

　　Braden's parents，Krista and Jim Dubois, own the Onaway Speedway and made it possible for Braden to race by allowing him to compete in the 12yearold age class. Having long been racing fans, the couple purchased the speedway about three years ago and said they enjoyed running it with their family.

　　 "I was a little nervous about him racing at first，" Krista said. "Once Jim worked with him and I saw how safe and responsible he was I felt much better."

Krista said the safety gear (装置)they had installed(安装) in Braden's car is very similar to the equipment used in Nascar races. Braden drives a 1996 Chevy Cavalier, with a fourcylinder (汽缸)