Question

although skateboarding has become a popular sport, few people think of skateboarders as real athletes. however, skateboarders need to be in good shape when they compete. they aspire to be just as fit as professional football and basketball players. based on the passage, which of the following is the best meaning of aspire? a. fear b. strive c. despise d. perspire

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "aspire" in the passage, we analyze the context. The passage states that skateboarders need to be in good shape for competition and want to be as fit as professional football and basketball players.

• Option A: "fear" means to be afraid, which doesn't match the context of wanting to be fit like other athletes.
• Option B: "strive" means to try hard to achieve something. In this context, skateboarders trying to be as fit as professional players fits with "strive".
• Option C: "despise" means to hate or look down on, which is opposite to the context.
• Option D: "perspire" means to sweat, which has nothing to do with the meaning needed here.

Answer:

B. strive