It has been said by some experts that to understand Poland you must understand the composer Frederic Chopin.
The creative genius, one of the most original of the 19th Century, was born outside Warsaw in 1810 to a French father and Polish mother and in a proud nation suffering under partition (seperation) and divided among occupying Russians, Prussians and Austrians.
Frederic Chopin moved with his family to Warsaw as a newborn and lived there until he was 20 when he left his homeland for good. Although he spent almost half of his life in Paris, traditional Polish music permeates (渗入) his compositions and he always considered Warsaw his hometown.
And the city never ceased (stopped) being proud of him either. The $28 million interactive Fryderyk Chopin Museum opened last March to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth.
Visitors are given a plastic ticket which, once swiped past the blue light readers at the entrance, can be used to access information on touch screens in eight languages.
The museum covers the history and works of Chopin. Among the 7,000 items in the museum's collection are a lock of Chopin's hair and a gold pocket watch the Italian soprano Angelica Catalani gave the nine- year- old prodigy after one of his concerts.
Just up the road from the museum on the Royal Way is an apartment where Chopin, together with his family, lived for the last three years of his life in Warsaw.
From Warsaw's historic Old Town down Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street, along the Royal Way to Lazienki Park, you can walk down the same streets young Chopin strolled, past palaces and churches in which he gave performances. If you visit the Lazienki Park during summer, you can attend the free open air concerts on Sundays given by pianists from all over the world. It is the perfect place to hear Chopin’s music, the power and beauty of which was once described by his contemporary composer, Robert Schumann, as ''cannon buried in flowers''.
1. Which of the following statements about Frederic Chopin is NOT true?| A．He was of French-Polish parentage. |
| B．He was greatly influenced by traditional Polish music. |
| C．He spent most of his life in his hometown -Warsaw. |
| D．He was born in Poland, which was partitioned at that time. |
| A．was built in memory of Chopin and his contemporaries. |
| B．was located in Paris, where he received his musical education. |
| C．was accessible to the public for free. |
| D．was devoted to the history and works of Chopin. |
| A．genius. | B．actor. | C．inventor. | D．critic. |
| A．some of Chopin's contemporaries envied his talent. |
| B．Warsaw is rich in places closely connected with Chopin's life and music. |
| C．Chopin made a living by giving performances in palaces and churches. |
| D．concerts are given in the Lazienki Park throughout the year. |
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【推荐1】Jos Bots is not your everyday old person. The man who is in his nineties is about to get down to breaking the record to become the world’s oldest solo sportsman on paraglider(滑翔伞)at an old age most people struggle(拼搏)to reach. Reaching for the near-impossible goal hasn’t been easy for the proud New South Welshman. He has already cheated death several times doing this dangerous sport. “I’ve met many accidents that have nearly killed me a few times,” he said. “Winds changed mid-flight suddenly. I nearly crashed into another paraglider and even fell into sea with paraglider lines wrapped(缠绕) around my legs and arms.”
But age is just a number for Mr Bots, who celebrated his 93rd birthday on Wednesday. He said the paragliding experience still “amazes” him although he has been doing it for over 50 years.
The Guinness World Record now for the oldest solo sportsman on paraglider is held by Polish man Janusz Orlowski who flew to heights of 332 m at the age of 91 in 2017.But Mr Bots believes the time has come for him to seize the title, even with the difficult conditions at Sydney’s unofficial home of the sport, Stanwell Park, 58 km south off the capital. “You’ve got to gain 300 m in height, which can be done at a lot of places but it’s difficult to do at Stanwell Park,” Mr Bots said. “We did a test once and I missed the 300 m elevation(海拔) level by 10 m, actually.”
Though he faces all the close calls and ageist refusers, Mr Bots is hungrier than ever to break the record, and he’ll pay close attention to Stanwell Park weather reports, waiting for the perfect chance to strike. “The Guinness Book of Records goes all over the world, and it would be very nice and something to think about,” he said.
1. What nearly caused Jos Bots to crash into another paraglider?| A．His paraglider broke down in the air. |
| B．Another paraglider ran into his by accident. |
| C．His eyes were covered by the paraglider. |
| D．The wind suddenly changed during the flight. |
| A．the ever-changing weather |
| B．the hard conditions at Stanwell Park |
| C．his imperfect skills |
| D．his poor equipment |
| A．Record. | B．Search. | C．Change. | D．Fly. |
| A．Active and risk-taking. |
| B．Clever and strong-willed. |
| C．Confident and easy-going. |
| D．Patient and warm-hearted. |
As I looked closer at this girl, I saw that she was kind of perched(位于高处) on her chair. I then realized that she had no arms or legs, just a head, neck and upper body. She was wearing a little white dress with red dots.
As the couple wheeled her up to me I was looking down at the register. I turned my head toward the girl and gave her a wink(眨眼), As I took the money from her grandparents, I looked back at the girl, who was giving me a nicest, largest smile I had ever seen. All of a sudden her
That was 10 years ago. I’m a successful business person now and whenever I get down and think about the troubles of the world, I think about that little girl and the unforgettable lesson about life that she taught me.
1. In the writer’s opinion, the little girl_________.
| A．had no influence on his life |
| B．sponsored him to do his business |
| C．had a cheerful spirit |
| D．told everyone how to live a good life |
| A．He ran a gift shop in the university |
| B．He looked down upon the girl because she had no arms and legs |
| C．He just graduated from university |
| D．He is successful in his business |
| A．disappointment | B．appearance |
| C．disability | D．impression |
【推荐3】Aunt Fannie was Blueberry Jam Woman. Of course she wasn’t really my aunt, and out of fear, I never called that to her face. The name always made my father chuckle (轻笑) and my mother look sternly (严厉地) at both of us—at me for being disrespectful, and at my father for encouraging my bad behavior. I enjoyed both reactions, so I looked for every opportunity to work for the name into conversation.
As a young woman, my mother had worked in the kitchen of a large Victorian farm house owned by Fannie Cratty. Fannie was the last of the Cratty line; she had never married, and had no living heirs(继承人). My father once told me that it was because she was too mean to share her family wealth or pass it on. Aunt Fannie was noted for her jam, and for never sharing the recipe with another living soul. Even though my mother knew it by heart, as long as Aunt Fannie was alive, she never made the jam without Miss Cratty in our kitchen to direct the process and preserve the secret.
One year, after I had been particularly helpful with the jam-making process. Aunt Fannie gave me a quarter and then made me promise I would never spend it. “Hold onto this quarter,” she said, “and some day you will be rich. I still have my first very quarter.” It had obviously worked for her, so I put that 1938 quarter in a small box,put it in my dresser drawer, and waited to become rich.
I now have the blueberry-jam recipe and the quarter from Aunt Fannie. Neither has significantly contributed to my wealth, but I keep them to remind myself to hold onto the valuable things in life. Money can make you feel rich for a while, but it is your relationships, and your memories of time spent with friends and family, that truly leave you wealthy. And that is a fortune that anyone can build.
1. Where did the “fear” mentioned in the first paragraph come from?| A．That year’s blueberry harvest had been poor. |
| B．Aunt Fannie was too old to keep making jam. |
| C．The author’s mother couldn’t help Aunt Fannie harvest the blueberries. |
| D．The author knew it was impolite to call Aunt Fannie Blueberry Jam Woman. |
| A．Aunt Fannie had no children | B．Aunt Fannie was willing to share her recipe |
| C．the author often helped Aunt Fannie make jam | D．the author’s mother always made the jam alone |
| A．Disgusted. | B．Surprised. | C．Affectionate. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．To make new friends easily. | B．Not to put a price on generosity. |
| C．Not to think of kindness as a burden. | D．To treasure the time spent with family and friends. |
【推荐1】Hello! Wait! Don’t run away. Yes, I know I am a cockroach (螳螂). So, what’s wrong with that?
You are speaking to the most successful species on the planet, you know! We’ve been around for 350 million years! Dinosaurs, gone. Trilobites, gone. Dodos, gone. But WE’RE STILL HERE.
So what’s the secret of our success? Be small! Run fast! Eat anything! Lay lots of eggs!
Sure, we’ve had plenty of enemies. If you’re small and full of protein, everything wants to eat you. Fish! Reptiles! Mammals! And don’t even talk to me about birds.
So what did we do? We got quick. We learned to hide. Today's thin, small turbo roach can squeeze so flat, and we can fit through a gap no bigger than a coin.
Over the last 350 million years, we've had plenty of time to perfect our amazing design. And we never skip a meal! What do we eat? What have you got? Rotting leaves, garbage, paper...Do you like dead things? They are my cup of tea! Just don’t offer me a cucumber. Disgust!
Ice ages came and went. Dinosaurs went extinct. Then the mammoths (猛犸象). But roaches, we just kept going. Once humans came along, roaches went everywhere humans went. In ships, on planes, in camel packs across the desert. Roach road trip! We even tagged along to space! That’s Uncle Anton. He hid on board the Apollo XII capsule — he was so mad when they just came right back to earth.
You can’t have too many roaches. Now there are 4,000 species of us. I hope you get to meet them all someday.
1. How many ways are mentioned for cockroaches to survive other animals?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Animals cockroaches eat. | B．Animals cockroaches play with. |
| C．Animals cockroaches are afraid of. | D．Animals protecting cockroaches. |
| A．A cucumber. | B．Fresh fruits. | C．Fresh meat. | D．Rotten meat. |
| A．To show cockroaches' contributions to space exploration. |
| B．To show cockroaches, ability to survive. |
| C．To show cockroaches are energetic. |
| D．To show cockroaches are smart. |
【推荐2】Research has shown that 85 percent of communication is nonverbal, so choosing what to wear to an interview is clearly an important part of your overall presentation. It won’t make up for weak answers, but it can communicate some positive things about your personality and what you might be like to work with.
· Blue：You can’t go wrong with darker shades of blue, especially navy. Choosing from this powerful color will project an image of someone who is in control. From the interviewer’s point of view, the color blue suggests calm, stability, trust, truth, confidence and security. These are all great messages to send without saying a word.
· Gray: After blue, gray is the second most popular color to wear for an interview. Like darker blue, it’s not a distracting color to the interviewer, which means they’ll be focused more on what you’re saying and how you’re saying it. Gray means sophistication （老成）, so use it to your advantage.
· Black: This is a commanding color and represents authority. Black also suggests excitement, so use it carefully when putting together your interview outfit. You may want to use it as an accent （着重色） —like in a scarf or tie, for instance—rather than as the primary color.
· Red：This is an extremely powerful color. It’s so strong that you should only use it as an accent color. Reds are associated with energy, passion, desire, power and aggression. People think of intensity （紧张） and passion when they see the color red, so use it carefully or it could send the wrong message to the interviewer.
· White：White shirts and blouses are always appropriate. It sends the message of simplicity, cleanliness, precision and goodness.
1. What is the best title of the passage？| A．How to Prepare for Your Job Interview |
| B．A Research on Colours |
| C．Colorful Clothes Never Fail |
| D．What the Colors of Your Clothes Say about You |
| A．Because it will make up for your weak answers. |
| B．Because it suggests something about your personality. |
| C．Because it will make you feel better. |
| D．Because the interviewer judges a person by his appearance. |
①stability ②energy ③power ④confidence ⑤security
| A．①②④ | B．②③④ | C．①④⑤ | D．②③⑤ |
| A．gray | B．red | C．black | D．white |
| A．job interviewees should think twice before wearing red clothes |
| B．the colors can send all the messages you want to convey |
| C．you can wear white clothes if you want to appear active |
| D．gray is the most popular color to wear for an interview |
【推荐3】Starring Yi Yangqianxi and Lei Jiayin, new streaming series The Longest Day In Chang’an has been one of the biggest pleasant surprises for fans of TV dramas this summer. Its intense story and well-designed costumes and scenery have captured the attention of viewers, earning it high marks on review platforms.
The Chinese name of the drama is Chang’an 12 Shichen. Each episode covers half a shichen, or one hour of time, telling the story in “real time”. The show takes place during the Shangyuan Festival in Chang’an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty and what is now Xi’an. The story follows Zhang Xiaojing, who has been sentenced to death. Before his execution(死刑), he is appointed by Li Bi, the young chief of the intelligence department, to stop a group of foreign terrorists called the Wolves Squad and protect Chang’an.
One of the main attractions of the show has been its recreation and presentation of the ancient city of Chang’an. To give viewers the feeling that they are traveling in the city, the show’s director Cao Dun has been making use of single shot scenes that show off what the crowded market would have been like during the Lantern Festival in Chang’an. The cast(演员) has also been a major draw. They have been an irreplaceable part of the drama. These experienced actors are the foundation for the drama.
The drama takes license with history to introduce important plot elements, such as watch towers in the city that are manned by sharpshooters who can hit any target in their range. The production team even came up with a detailed secret communication system that these watch towers use to communicate with each other. Another innovation(革新) is the use on screen notes to explain terms that audiences would be unfamiliar with. Such as the term bu liang ren (Lit: not good person), which audiences may mistakenly think refers to a villain in the show. An explanation appears on screen to tell the audience that bu liang ren are specialists trained to catch bad guys. It’s really helpful.
1. Which of the following best describes the drama?| A．Humorous | B．Attractive. |
| C．Academic. | D．Boring. |
| A．He is a follower of Li Bi. |
| B．He has been excused for his crime. |
| C．He is chosen to defeat the terrorists. |
| D．He once served in the intelligence department. |
| A．make viewers feel personally on the scene. |
| B．let audiences have a good trip in Chang’an. |
| C．help audiences understand the history well. |
| D．show what the Lantern Festival is like. |
| A．Someone who is responsible for damage. |
| B．A person who acts against human principles. |
| C．A person who has particular skills to catch bad men. |
| D．Someone whose job is to protect people and their property. |
| A．The explanation for screen notes. |
| B．The innovation elements of the drama. |
| C．The audience’s assessments of the drama. |
| D．The introduction of the communication system. |
【推荐1】Like many other students beginning graduate school, I was quickly charged with responsibilities and had to find time for studying by letting go of many other things I valued. Letting go of football and the violin was, however, self-defeating: it might have brought me more time in the short term, but spending that extra time on work only’ made me more stressed and less productive.
Towards the end of the MSC (Master of Science program) started to lose my motivation and curiosity for science and research, as well as my creativity. Spending so much time and energy in the laboratory, and focusing all my attention on my thesis and courses, made me feel down and almost totally uninterested in my field - not to mention short-tempered and oversensitive in my personal communications.
Over time, I learnt from these experiences. When I started my PhD, I focused on balancing academic success with personal time-off, and made personal happiness a priority (首要事情) in my weekly schedule. My mentor (导师) and I discussed my work-life balance early in my program, and we arrange our lab responsibilities accordingly.
I set boundaries for myself in new ways: ‘rather than doing lab work all weekend, I’d play football or the violin, or visit loved ones, before allowing myself to work fora few hours.
This was hard at first: I worried that it would affect my standing with my peers, and superiors, but I had learnt from experiences that an overloaded schedule can drain (使疲劳) you so much that you become unfocused and start making mistakes or forgetting important details.
Since establishing a better work-life balance, I’ve been doing well in graduate school. Outside the lab, I’ve been able to take up a few leadership positions at my university because I’m not as stressed with my work. I serve as our department’s student councilor and I am also vice-president academic in the Health Sciences Graduate Students’ Association. My advice is this: a healthy work-life balance isn’t a luxury; it’s a key part of success in graduate programs.
1. What is the author’s problem?| A．He must study hard to graduate. |
| B．He must give up his hobby for study, |
| C．He didn’t know how to study more effectively. |
| D．He didn’t know how to deal with pressure. |
| A．the challenges of an MSC program |
| B．the consequences of giving up hobbies |
| C．the benefits of focusing on schoolwork |
| D．the importance of balancing study and hobbies |
| A．asks his peers for help |
| B．seeks to reduce his lab duties |
| C．puts his hobbies first more often |
| D．avoids schoolwork at weekends at all |
| A．tends to put things on hold |
| B．tends to lose the attention to details |
| C．will lose his patience with his academic work |
| D．will make a new schedule accordingly |
| A．It’s never too late to make a change in the university. |
| B．It’s easy to be work-life balanced in our lives. |
| C．Multi-tasking has many advantages in the university. |
| D．Work-life balance is necessary in the university. |
【推荐2】SpaceX will soon have a whole fleet of shiny silver Starship prototypes(原型), if all goes according to the plan. Elon Musk gave his annual update about Starship and Super Heavy, the reusable spaceship and rocket, respectively, that the company is building to help colonize Mars. The presentation took place at SpaceX s South Texas site and featured the 165-foot-tall Starship Mkl- the first full-size Starship prototype, whose assembly(组装) was completed just days before Musk's talk.
SpaceX aims to launch the stainless-steel Mk1 on an uncrewed, 12- mile- high test flight in the next month or two, Musk said. And a much more ambitious journey should follow in relatively short order. “I mean, this is going to sound totally unrealistic, but I think we want to try to reach orbit in less than six months.” But the Mk1 won't make that milestone flight. That honour will be likely to go to Mk4 or Mk5 Starship version, Musk added.
Starship Mk2 is already under construction and should be finished within the next couple of months at most. SpaceX plans to begin building the Mk3 at Boca Chica in about a month, and that prototype will likely be ready to fly about three months from now. The Mk4 will take shape in Florida shortly after that- and it could end up being the first Starship vehicle to circle Earth.
Like most of Musk' s plans, these construction schedules are quite ambitious. SpaceX spent a lot of time on the Mk1, after all; construction work on that vehicle goes all the way back to at least December 2018. But the company has learned a lot during the time, so getting a Starship to orbit by the spring of 2020 should be achievable, Must said.
The Mk1 and Mk2 Starships are equipped with three of SpaceX’s next- generation Raptor engines. Versions starting with Mk3, however, will be powered by six Raptors, just like the final, operational Starship, which Musk has said will be capable of carrying up to 100 passengers.
At present SpaceX is building one Raptor every eight to ten days but should pick up the pace obviously in the coming months. The record will skyrocket when SpaceX starts building the Super Heavy, which won't happen until Starship Mk4 is done. The goal is to get to one Raptor per day by early 2020 at the latest.
The final Starship could take to the skies very soon, if the testing campaign continues to go well. And Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has booked a crewed flight around the moon aboard the system, with a target launch date of 2023.
1. What can we learn about the Starship Mk1?| A．It is an imaginary passenger-carrying vehicle. |
| B．It is an unmanned reusable large spaceship. |
| C．It is a scaled-down version of Super Heavy. |
| D．It is a stainless-steel spaceship under construction. |
| A．By three of SpaceX's next generation Raptor engines. |
| B．By four of SpaceX' s next- generation Raptor engines. |
| C．By five of SpaceX's next- generation Raptor engines. |
| D．By six of SpaceX s next- generation Raptor engines. |
| A．It will take up to 100 passengers to space. |
| B．It is the first to make a test flight orbiting Mars. |
| C．It has been under construction for about one year. |
| D．It is expected to go into Earth's orbit before long. |
| A．The project of SpaceX is promising. |
| B．Space exploration has caught on worldwide. |
| C．SpaceX takes the lead in the aerospace field. |
| D．More financial support is desperately needed. |
【推荐3】There are five exchange students in Zhao Hua’s class. Here is some information about them.
Name | Nationality | Date of birth | Hobby | Dream |
Maria | Canada | Sep. 2nd | Piano Basketball | Teacher |
Tim | France | Nov. 3rd | Tennis Drawing | Pilot |
Katie | America | Oct. 10th | Reading Swimming | Engineer |
Paul | Germany | Dec. 25th | Dancing Soccer | Scientist |
James | Australia | Sep. 17th | Drawing Volleyball | Doctor |
1. When can Zhao Hua have a birthday party for Maria and James?
| A．In November. | B．In September. |
| C．In December. | D．In October. |
| A．Australia. | B．France. |
| C．Canada. | D．Germany. |
| A．Tim. | B．Maria. |
| C．James. | D．Katie. |
| A．A teacher. | B．A pilot. |
| C．An engineer. | D．A doctor. |
【推荐1】Rainbow Mountain in the Peruvian Andes
The Vinicunca mountain,Mountain of Seven Colors，sits pretty way up in the Peruvian Andes, where it was discovered about five years ago and is now a popular destination for tourists—through the long walk to reach it is extremely frightening. If you do survive the tough hike and uncomfortably high altitude, you’ll discover a breathtaking natural wonder: thick rainbow stripes seemingly painted into the mountainside, thanks to artfully placed mineral deposits over millions of years.
Seven Colored Earths in Chamarel, Mauritius
Volcanic activity on the island of Mauritius, off the African coast, has resulted in some unusually vivid sand dunes(沙丘). The various colors of this geological curiosity inspired the nickname Terres de Sept Couleurs, or Seven Colored Earths, in this former French colony. It’s become a popular destination for visitors not just for its aesthetic allure, but also because of its mysterious resilience: the dunes appear unaffected by erosion.
Zhangye Danxia Landform in Gansu, China
Before the Rainbow Mountain of Peru was discovered, the Zhangye Danxia Landform in China was the world’s most famous multicolored mountain range. Located in a geological park of the same name, in the province of Gansu, the Zhangye Danxia Landform—made of cretaceous sand stones and silt stones colored with mineral deposits—has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site..
Painted Desert in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
One of the legendary kicks you’ll get on a road trip through Route 66 is a tour of the technicolor Painted Desert in Arizona’ Petrified Forest near the southeastern rim of the Grand Canyon. The desert got its name from its unique terrain, a combination of sediments from sandstone, clay, volcanic ash, and other geological materials that project a kaleidoscope（万花筒) of colors including lavender, red, orange, and pink.
1. If Tom is an adventurer, which scenic spot is he most likely to choose?| A．Rainbow Mountain | B．Seven Colored Earths |
| C．Zhangye Danxia Landform | D．Painted Desert |
| A．It is located in Asia. |
| B．It is governed by France. |
| C．It is a consequence of volcanic activity. |
| D．It seems that erosion has great effects on the dunes here. |
| A．All of the four scenic spots are colorful natural wonders. |
| B．All of the four scenic spots are in the same continent. |
| C．Both Zhangye Danxia Landform and Painted Desert are located in parks. |
| D．Both Rainbow Mountain and Zhangye Danxia Landform are famous multicolored mountain ranges. |
1. The above website is mainly designed for _______.
| A．children | B．teenagers | C．teachers | D．businessmen |
| A．America | B．Britain | C．Australia | D．Canada |
| A．The website is composed of twelve main sections. |
| B．Individuals and institutions pay the same price for a subscription. |
| C．We can access the website by various means except on Facebook. |
| D．Resources can be gained free for about one month after registration. |
【推荐3】Sports fans around the world are struggling to reconcile with the sudden loss of American basketball icon Kobe Bryant. The 41-year-old died on January 26, 2020, when his private helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California — about 30 miles away from Los Angele. The crash also killed eight other passengers including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. The extremely heavy fog condition is believed to have been a major factor.
Bryant, who spent his entire 20-year-basketball career as a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, was born in Philadelphia. The basketball star, who decided to turn professional after graduating from high school, was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick, and then traded to the Lakers. At just 18 years old, he was the youngest player to be drafted in NBA history. The trade proved to be lucky for the Lakers. By his third year, Bryant had moved from being a reserve to the starting lineup. He had also firmly established himself as a star. In 2000, Bryant led the Lakers to their first NBA championship since 1988. The dream team continued to dominate the league for the next two years.
In addition to helping the Lakers win two additional NBA titles in 2009 and 2010, Bryant was also a member of the basketball team responsible for bringing home the Olympic Gold medals in 2008 and 2012. By the time he retired in 2016, the 18-time NBA All-Star had played a total of 1,560 games and scored an astounding 33,043 points — a record surpassed by only three players Kareem Abdul-Jabar (38,387), Karl Malone (36,928), and James (33,655) —in the NBA’s 73-year history.
Though there are many ways to honor Bryant, the best way to pay tribute to one of the greatest sports heroes of all time may be to follow his philosophy on life: “Life is too short to be discouraged. You have to keep moving. Put one foot in front of the other, smile, and just keep on rolling.” — Kobe Bryant, 2008.
1. According to the passage, what probably caused the accident?| A．Bad weather. | B．Mechanical failure. |
| C．The operational error. | D．High mountains. |
| A．Kobe Bryant turned professional player in high school. |
| B．Kobe Bryant was always in the Lakers’ starting line-up at 18. |
| C．The Lakers won their first NBA championship in 2000. |
| D．Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship in 2002. |
| A．He took part in the 2016 Olympic Games. |
| B．He was the first NBA All-Star in history. |
| C．Having scored 33,043 points, he ranked fourth in the NBA’s 73-year history. |
| D．He was the first shooting guard in NBA history |
| A．Life is like riding a bicycle and to keep your balance, you must keep moving. |
| B．Optimism plays an essential role in one’s success. |
| C．A good beginning makes a good ending. |
| D．Great achievements are accomplished by perseverance. |
