It has taken several tennis matches for Emma Raducanu to transform herself from completely unknown to a global superstar. This was just Raducanu’s second grand slam(大满贯) appearance and no woman in the Open era had ever won in so few attempts. At 18, she is the youngest grand slam champion since Maria Sharapova in 2004.
“A star is born,” tennis legend Martina Navratilova said. “Emma Raducanu makes history and she is just getting started.”
The Queen led the congratulations to Emma Raducanu after the 18-year-old got the US Open title with a stunning victory in New York. “I send my congratulations to you on your success,” the Queen said. “It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is testament (见证) to your hard work and dedication. I have no doubt your outstanding performance, and that of your opponent Leylah Fernandez, will inspire the next generation of tennis players.”
Hours after Raducanu had won the championship, she found time to send a message to her fans in China in fluent Mandarin. “Hi, everyone,” she said in the video posting. “I want to say thank you to you guys and I hope you could enjoy my tennis. I’m thrilled to win. Love you all.” Raducanu’s mother Renee- full name Dong Meizhai-grew up in Shenyang, a city in north-east China. Overnight, the number of Raducanu’s followers on Instagram more than doubled to 1.3 million.
Raducanu was born in Canada before moving to the UK at the age of two. Her father lan, who works in finance, is Romanian but had moved to Toronto where he met Renee. Raducanu is an only child, educated at Newstead Wood School, a grammar school in nearby Orpington, where former pupils include the world champion sprinter Dina Asher-Smith. The school has “churned out a lot of good athletes”, said Raducanu on Sunday, praising the institution for giving her the “flexibility” to study and play tennis.
But it is hard to look beyond Raducanu’s parents for the inspiration and drive that has launched her into the sporting career. She has repeatedly attributed her tenacity to her mother.
1. Why did Emma Raducanu become a superstar overnight?| A．Because she broke the world record for tennis matches. |
| B．Because she put the video posting of her winning the game on the Internet. |
| C．Because she got her second grand slam appearance just in a few attempts. |
| D．Because she beat the tennis legend Martina Navratilova. |
| A．cultivated | B．stirred | C．eliminated | D．found |
| A．Raducanu is the youngest grand slam champion in the world. |
| B．Raducanu’s parents are Romanians. |
| C．Newstead Wood School offered students many courses on arts. |
| D．Raducanu’s parents both have great influences on her achievements. |
| A．diligence | B．dedication | C．determination | D．humour |
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1. The word "uneven" in Para. 1 is closest in meaning to .| A．various | B．slow |
| C．accessible | D．unbalanced |
| A．To launch satellites in orbit over our head. |
| B．To use satellites to deliver internet connection to almost the whole world. |
| C．To reach speeds of up to 1Gbps. |
| D．To offer ground-station satellite receivers. |
| A．Skeptical. | B．Favorable. |
| C．Disapproving. | D．Ambiguous. |
| A．Spacex has launched l,400 satellites in orbit. |
| B．We can have phones directly connect to the satellites now |
| C．All people don't love Starlink. |
| D．Governments, businesses and individuals resist such a network. |
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1. What is the function of Paragraph 1?| A．To encourage readers to keep a pet. |
| B．To give some advice to pet keepers. |
| C．To tell readers the way to raise a pet. |
| D．To introduce the topic to be discussed. |
| A．Treat the animals in their own way. |
| B．Reveal the unfair treatment of animals. |
| C．Change their guidelines of animal calling. |
| D．Use “it” to refer to animals in news report. |
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| A．Is “he/she” a genderless word? |
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| C．Should gender words be used on animals? |
| D．How to use gender words in proper ways? |
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1. What does the underlined word “they” refer to in Para.3?| A．Participants. | B．Results. |
| C．Tests. | D．Tools. |
| A．Classical music. | B．Pop music. |
| C．Dance music. | D．Rock music. |
| A．We Cannot Live without Music |
| B．Music Helps Us to Learn |
| C．Different Music, Different Lives |
| D．Music in the Classroom |
| A．Persuade their parents to listen to music. |
| B．Listen to the same music together. |
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【推荐1】“Some day, there’ll be no Americans left in the NBA,” said 12-year-old Xing Tao, who joined his school team two weeks ago after watching Yao Ming in a televised NBA game, “The players will all be Chinese, like Yao.”
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1. What’s the direct reason for Xing Tao to join the school basketball team?| A．He watched an NBA game. | B．He liked basketball. |
| C．He hoped to play for the NBA. | D．He had dream that he would become a basketball star. |
| A．zero | B．two | C．29 | D．10 |
| A．failure | B．surprise | C．disappointment | D．sadness. |
| A．He has performed excellently. | B．He is modest. |
| C．More and more Chinese people like to watch his games. | D．Both A and B. |
| A．Middle school students want to play basketball. |
| B．Yao Ming makes NBA closer to China. |
| C．There’ll be no Americans left in the NBA. |
| D．There are many new stars from China in the NBA. |
【推荐2】Few people have achieved fame for coming in last place. That is why Michael Edwards, or “Eddie the Eagle”, became a rather unexpected hero. Unlike most athletes, Eddie did not come to the 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games for a medal. He came simply to compete. In doing so, he realized his dream.
At first, Eddie tried to make the British national ski team but failed. Then he chose the riskiest event, ski jumping. No British skier had ever competed in that sport, but having no competitors meant that Eddie had a better chance of qualifying (取得资格) for the 1988 Olympic. Games. It also meant there was no support for him. Eddie had no coach, equipment, or financial support, but what he had was determination. Not afraid of what he lacked, Eddie set out to learn his chosen sport, training himself for nearly 2 years. And he managed to meet the qualification for Olympic ski jumping, and landed himself in the 1988 Olympic Games. Eddie was determined to compete, and while he came in last, he did manage to land his jumps, and he still holds the British record in that sport. Coming in last place actually made him the star of the Olympics and the true embodiment (化身) of the Olympic spirit.
Many of us may have experienced similar limitations during our own youth that prevented us from following our dreams. Eddie’s rejection (拒绝) from the British national ski team is a story that many of us can relate to. Rejection can be devastating, but we can struggle to find the courage to put ourselves back out there, or the creativity to find another way.
1. What was Eddie’s dream?| A．To become a hero. |
| B．To join the national ski team. |
| C．To take part in the Olympics. |
| D．To develop his ski jumping skills. |
| A．It was popular among British skiers. |
| B．It meant a better chance to win a medal. |
| C．He would get the support he needed in this event. |
| D．He would be more likely to be included in the Olympics. |
| A．His caring little for fame. |
| B．His professional performance. |
| C．His breaking the British record. |
| D．His determination to follow his dream. |
| A．Unforgettable. | B．Disastrous. | C．Sudden. | D．Confusing. |
【推荐3】After winning the gold medal in the women’s 10-meter platform diving competition in the Tokyo Olympics on Aug 5, 14-year-old Quan Hongchan has caught the attention of the nation. Not only because of her perfect performance, but also for the innocence (天真) she displayed while speaking with the media. Quan said her dream is to save enough money to treat her sick mother, buy snacks, and go to an entertainment park and a zoo.
Were it not for the delay of the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Quan would not have participated in the Games as she only joined the national team last year. Quan is the third child of her parents who lives in a village in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province. The city of Zhanjiang has been a home to elite (精英) Chinese divers through the years, producing the likes of Lao Lishi, who won gold at the 2004 Athens Games, and He Chong, who ranked first at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
During a visit to Maihe Primary School, Chen Huaming, the diving coach at Zhanjiang Sports School, noticed Quan was more agile (敏捷的) and jumped much higher than other kids. After giving her a try on a diving board, he immediately knew he had discovered a true talent. Quan was not the only youngster to impress Chen, but he admitted she was the one that always practiced the hardest.
Now Quan has become a sporting sensation. Her previously quiet rural home has become a must-see place for not only locals, but also livestreaming hosts and business people, who come for various purposes, all of which are aimed at trying to draw on the national attention her success story has attracted.
These uninvited guests have seriously disturbed (打扰) the Quan family’s daily life, and their worldly-wise sophistication (精明) is in sharp contrast with the innocence of Quan. The government is duty-bound to extend a helping hand to protect the family from being disturbed, so that the young diving genius can focus more on her training and studies.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?| A．Quan is the only child in her family. |
| B．Quan was inspired by the former champions of the Olympics. |
| C．The city of Zhanjiang has produced many famous Chinese divers. |
| D．The delay of the Tokyo Olympics was the only reason for Quan’s success. |
| A．Someone who shows great interest in sports. |
| B．Someone who realizes the importance of doing sports. |
| C．Someone who brings great benefits to the sporting world. |
| D．Someone who causes great excitement in the sporting world. |
| A．To have a sightseeing. | B．To extend a helping hand. |
| C．To enjoy the quiet atmosphere. | D．To take advantage of Quan’s popularity. |
| A．To donate money to help the family. | B．To make full use of Quan’s popularity. |
| C．To help Quan focus more on her family. | D．To protect the family from being disturbed. |
| A．Talented and hardworking. | B．Honest and reliable. |
| C．Intelligent and innocent. | D．Independent and helpful. |
