Question

Lance Armstrong was born on September 18th, 1971. When he was seven, he got his first bicycle and started riding it every day. Later he was able to ride home by himself. Then he started entering races.

He didn't do very well in his first race. But after his persistent (堅(jiān)持不懈的) training, he became famous around the world in 1996.

However, at the same time, Lance Armstrong often felt tired and weak, and he couldn't have his races as before. Doctors told him that he had cancer. The news didn't stop Armstrong from believing he could race again. With the help of doctors, he fought against cancer.

Armstrong returned to races in 1998, and then in 1999 he entered the Tour de France. Armstrong won the first prize. Then he went on to win the Tour de France seven times! He was the world's best athlete!

Armstrong's amazing comeback from cancer made him a very famous man.

1.How old was Lance when he got his first bicycle?

2.When did Armstrong become famous around the world?

3.Why couldn't Armstrong have his races as before when he was famous?

4.Did Armstrong's illness stop him from racing?

5.What do you think of Armstrong?

Answer 1