2013届牛津英语限时训练：第18讲 长难句理解.docVIP

第十八讲　长难句理解 (1)(8 min.) (原创)Jennifer Brickers life had a difficult start. Born without legs, her parents gave her up for adoption because they couldnt afford her medical care. But Jennifers adoptive family made sure her disability was never a factor in her life. “Cant is a four-letter word we dont use in this house, ” her mother always told her. At six years old, Jennifer became fond of gymnastics, and her adoptive family encouraged her at every turn. Watching the Olympics on TV, Jennifer immediately was drawn to one of the American gymnasts, Dominique Moceanu. The reporter mentioned she had a Romanian background. “Like me，” Jennifer said. Moceanu, Jennifers mother knew that last name. It was the last name of Jennifers birth parents. What_a_strange_coincidence! The reporter showed Dominiques parents react to their daughters performance. When the reporter said their names, Jennifers mother shouted. They were Jennifers birth parents. Dominique won a gold medal as part of the team competition, and Jennifer was inspired. But her parents decided to wait until she was older to tell her about her famous sister. Jennifer trained hard and won state titles in high school competitions. Dominique remained her inspiration. On Jennifers 16th birthday, she finally asked her parents about her birth family. Thats when they told her: Her idol was also her biological sister. Jennifer first tried to get in touch with her biological parents. But her biological father ignored her calls. It took nearly four years for Jennifer to reach out to Dominique in a letter. Although Dominiques parents had never told her about the child they gave up for adoption, Dominique didnt doubt Jennifers story. Now the sisters are busy making up for lost time. It was so much fun every time the two of them get together. Jennifer is now a professional athlete. Dominique, meanwhile, recently published her new book, Off Balance, in which she tells the story of meeting Jennifer, as well as the relationship shes ha