Glenn Cunningham, “the Kansas Ironman”, was an American middle-distance runner, and was considered the greatest American miler of all time.

Glenn was born in Kansas on August 4, 1909. At 7, Glenn was badly burned in an accidental fire in their schoolhouse. The little boy did survive after a long battle, though doctors told his mother that he was sure to die. Unfortunately from his waist down, he had no motor ability. But with his iron persistence and determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk and then to run.

By the time he was 12, he had beaten all the local high school runners. His legs remained deeply scarred, however. Throughout his life, he would have to spend time doing long warm-up exercises in order to maintain circulation. In addition, his injuries meant that he could never run smoothly or efficiently.

When in university, he ran for the university track team and won his first big race, the 1932 NCAA 1500 meters. That summer, he was selected for the U.S. Olympic track team and came in fourth in the 1500 meter race in the Olympic Games. In 1933, he won the AAU 800 meters with a time of 1:51.8. Overall, he ran 20 races during that summer. That year, the first year he was called “Ironman”.

Although Glenn might have used his name as a star athlete to make a great deal of money, he was more interested in helping others. He and his wife opened the Glenn Cunningham Youth Ranch and raised over 10,000 foster children over three decades.

Throughout his life, Glenn won many awards including the Sullivan Memorial Trophy. He was also elected to the National Track and Field Hall of Fame. As an example of the power of positive thinking and faith in one’s self, Glenn continues to be an inspiration for many.

【小题1】What helped Glenn regain the ability to walk?

A．His strong will.	B．His mother’s support.
C．His great desire to win races.	D．Medical treatment from doctors.

【小题2】What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．How Glenn beat other high school runners.	B．What effects the accident had on Glenn.
C．Why warm-up exercises were necessary.	D．Why Glenn could recover from the injuries.

【小题3】Why did Glenn get the name “Ironman”?

A．He competed in many races in a single year.	B．He won the championship in the Olympics.
C．He got the strongest body in the track team.	D．He wore a pair of iron sports shoes in games.

【小题4】Which of the following can best describe Glenn?

A．Caring and determined.	B．Warm-hearted and energetic.
C．Hard-working and ambitious.	D．Well-educated and optimistic.