guides will entertain you with the most , interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线）make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.

Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour

Duration:3 hours(7miles)

　Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.

21.Which tour do you need to book in advance?

A. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.

B. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D. C.

C. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.

D. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D. C.

22.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?

A. Meet famous people. B. Enjoy interesting stories.

C. Visit well-known museums. D. Go to a national park.

23.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?

A. City maps. B. Cameras.

C. Safety lights. D. Meals.

My First Marathon（马拉松）

A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.

I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was ＂not athletic＂.

The idea that I was ＂not athletic＂ stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!

The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.

Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!

At mile 3, I passed a sign: ＂GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!＂