英雄品质 Its not easy to find a person with the qualities it takes to be a hero. I didnt really understand the meaning of the word “hero” until my third year in the college. If you saw her, you wouldnt think she really looks the part, but she is stronger than Superman could ever be. Her name is Sandra Keierleber. I first met her at volleyball tryouts, but didnt notice anything special at first. As the week passed, however, she showed she had more heart than anyone. She stood out because she never gave up, no matter what. Sandra isnt the tallest or the fastest—in fact, this was her first time playing volleyball and it showed—but that didnt stop her. She was always the first to arrive and the last to leave. By the end of tryouts she had found a place in everyones heart. When the name list for new members was put up, we all waited nervously as she checked. When she stood at the door and smiled happily, all we could do was cheer. After Sandra made the team, she worked even harder to improve her game. When she asked for help, we gladly taught her. She also became our fan, attending almost every school game and even joining us in the city games. We all like her, because she never thinks about doing things the easy way, or lose that smile. Because of her great efforts, she makes herself a true hero—and my hero, too.
look the part显得像那个角色的样子：There was a man walking up and down our street all last night, and if he wasnt actually a thief he certainly looked the part. 昨天一整晚，有个人在我们这条街上走来走去，即使他真的不是贼，样子也很像。 tryoutn. 选拔（赛）：tryouts for chorus合唱队的选拔 stand out显眼，引人注目：A very tall man stands out in a crowd. 高个子在人群中很显眼。 make the team被选进运动队：Heidi is sure to make the basketball team. 海迪肯定会入选篮球队。
阅读上面的短文，选择正确答案。 1. What did the writer think of Sandra Keierleber at the beginning? A. Strong. B. Honest. C. Pretty. D. Common. 2. Sandra began to play volleyball when . A. she was at collegeB. she was tall enough C. she became a heroD. she met the Superman 3. Which of the following is true about Sandra? A. She was born a volleyball player. B. She isnt the tallest but the fastest. C. She does things in an easy way. D. She is popular with her teammates. 4. The writer is most probably . A. a news reporterB. a college studentC. a story tellerD. a college teacher 5. Why does the writer think of Sandra Keierleber as a true hero? A. She did very well at the tryouts.B. She worked hard and never gave up. C. She took part in the city matches.D. She asked for help from her teammates.
