China’s men’s table tennis team beat the Republic of Korea, winning the men’s team title at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. Table tennis legend Ma Long played
He is now 35-year-old, but he shows no sign of age when
However,
2 . To become the Olympic champion in the individual (个人) all-around event, Gabby Douglas had to leave everything she
As it turned out, Douglas did
Not so long ago, Martha Karoly the coordinator (联络人) of the women’s national team, did not think Douglas had what it
“I’m going to inspire so many people,” she said. “I’m ready to
A.judged | B.thought | C.knew | D.tried |
A.goodbye | B.hello | C.thanks | D.no |
A.common | B.time | C.fun | D.tough |
A.breathtaking | B.heartbreaking | C.eye-catching | D.head-spinning |
A.dropped out | B.moved on | C.pulled over | D.went off |
A.reason | B.talk | C.compete | D.train |
A.met | B.helped | C.understood | D.needed |
A.occasionally | B.gradually | C.exactly | D.possibly |
A.defeated | B.pleased | C.respected | D.assisted |
A.forced | B.transformed | C.persuaded | D.put |
A.clarifying | B.defending | C.winning | D.demanding |
A.followed | B.organized | C.watched | D.led |
A.confident | B.nervous | C.excited | D.uneasy |
A.viewed | B.appeared | C.mattered | D.took |
A.fly | B.shine | C.dance | D.score |
3 . Simone Biles was born in 1997. Soon, her parents found that she couldn’t sit still. When she was 6 years old, her day-care group went on a field trip to a gym. Simone loved watching the gymnasts train and performances. She couldn’t just watch them, though—she had to try their moves. She was so good that one of the coaches sent a letter home with her, inviting Simone to take gymnastics classes.
Simone loved the classes, and she was excellent at climbing, swinging, jumping, and tumbling(翻筋斗). Though she had a lot to learn, the coaches could hardly keep up with Simone. When one, girl performed a standing back tuck(翻折), Simone was sure she could do one too. Her coach didn’t believe her, so Simone tried the trick and made it on the spot.
At 9, Simone learned why she couldn’t sit still: She had ADHD(多动症). Her brain moved fast and her body did too—which made it hard for her to concentrate in school but which also made her an amazing gymnast. “The challenges we face help define who we are,” Simone, wrote. “My challenge is also my superpower.” Simone’s superpower would help make her one of the most dynamic gymnasts ever seen.
Simone is one of the greatest athletes in history. At age 16, she won two gold medals at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships(AGWC), including the all-around(the total score from competing in all events). She has now won 25 world medals, 19 of them gold. That’s the most in world gymnastics history.
Simone competed in her first Olympics in 2016. She was the first female U. S. gymnast to win four gold medals in an Olympic Games. Since then, Simone has debuted(首次呈现)some moves never successfully done in world competitions, including a double-double dismount(下马)from the balance beam. The move became known as the Biles. Several signature moves have been named after Simone.
1. Who found Simone Biles’ gymnastics talent?A.Her parents. | B.A tour guide. |
C.A gymnastics coach. | D.Her kindergarten teacher. |
A.A disease. | B.An accident. |
C.A superpower. | D.A family tradition. |
A.She has now won 25 world gold medals. |
B.Some competitions are named after Simone. |
C.She won two gold medals at AGWC in 2013. |
D.She competed in her first Olympics at 21. |
A.A research paper. | B.A travel brochure. |
C.A chemistry textbook. | D.A sports magazine. |
Deng Yaping, who has set
However, compared with other athletes, it seemed
5 . 78-year-old Nora Langdon has become an inspiration to people of all ages. She
At 65, Langdon was determined to live a
“On the first day I started, I told myself that I’d give up because it was too
After joining the gym and watching her trainer prepare for a powerlifting meet, she
Langdon has
Langdon wants others to know that with
A.assigns | B.wastes | C.spends | D.kills |
A.relaxed | B.comfortable | C.colorful | D.healthy |
A.breath | B.train | C.sight | D.attention |
A.consult | B.change | C.judge | D.accept |
A.dangerous | B.much | C.valueless | D.little |
A.voice | B.partner | C.doctor | D.husband |
A.admired | B.organized | C.attended | D.assessed |
A.suddenly | B.eventually | C.immediately | D.constantly |
A.jogging | B.running | C.swimming | D.lifting |
A.checked | B.examined | C.set | D.searched |
A.shifting | B.strengthening | C.submitting | D.suspending |
A.goal | B.motion | C.task | D.priority |
A.encouragement | B.comparison | C.motivation | D.dignity |
A.trouble | B.shape | C.routine | D.panic |
A.born | B.willing | C.determined | D.dying |
6 . Defeating her Russian competitor with the last shot. Yang Qian, 21, won the first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday in the women’s 10-meter air rifle.
The junior student from Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, who is studying at the School of Economics and Management of Tsinghua University, became an immediate hit at home thanks to the calmness and confidence she has displayed.
It was Yang that drew the nation’s attention to the Games, which have been delayed from last year due to the COVID-19. Although wearing a mask, her smiling eyes and the gesture she made on the podium, forming the shape of a heart with her arms, have touched audiences around the world.
For too long, the world has longed for such a moment when countries can come together. The openness, courage and self-control Yang showed during and after the event have proved to be a common language.
With her baby face and fashionable appearance, and her enthusiasm for her sport, Yang has shown young people that the Olympic Games is not only an opportunity to win honor for the nation, but also a personal stage for the athletes to enjoy themselves, show their skills, display their personal charm, and actively interact with audiences.
Compared with the predecessors, the young Chinese athletes are more likely to enjoy the moment with smiles instead of tears. And while most Chinese Olympic gold winners of the last generation regarded winning as a reward for their countless hours of practice, the young athletes tend to view winning as a new beginning rather than the end of their sporting journey.
Competing for the country and enjoying it for oneself in the Games will attract more young people to enjoy sports, and doing so can also bring more honor to the motherland.
1. Why could Yang Qian win the hearts of so many people in the world?A.She appeared stylish and always wore a smile. |
B.She beat all the other competitors and won the gold medal. |
C.She enjoyed herself and paid no attention to the winning. |
D.She showed many positive qualities during and after the Games. |
A.Last generations. | B.Competitors. |
C.Modern youths. | D.Teammates. |
A.They are more confident and self-centred. |
B.They attach little importance to winning medals. |
C.They compete for the country while enjoying the sport. |
D.They view the Olympics as a chance to make new friends. |
A.Young Chinese athletes compete for the nation |
B.Baby-faced shooter wins hearts as well as gold |
C.Chinese athletes start a new journey after winning gold |
D.A change in Chinese people’s attitude towards the Olympics |
7 . Soccer star Carli Lloyd made history this year as a member of the United States women’s national soccer team, which won the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Lioyd became the first person ever to score three goals in a single game during a Women’s Would Cup Final, helping the U.S. beat Japan 5—2 in the final match. During that game, Lloyd scored an astonishing two goals within the first five minutes of play.
Lloyd was named the most valuable player of 2015 Would Cup and awarded the Golden Ball Trophy. In November, it was announced that Lloyd was on the short list for FIFA’s Puskás Award, for the season’s best single goal. The goal being considered was her third during the World Cup Final, which she shot from the field’s halfway line, 50 yards from the net. She is the only woman woman nominated this year.
Lloyd because a force in women’s soccer long before the U.S. team’s World Cup win. She grew up in Delran, New Jersey, a small town near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began playing soccer at age 5. By high school, she was a powerhouse in the sport. The Philadelphia Inquirer named her the best female high school soccer player in 1999 and 2000. She attended Rutgers University, in New Jersey, where she was a collegiate soccer star. She graduated as the school’s all-time leader in New Jersey, where she was a collegiate soccer star. She graduated as the school’s all-time leader in both points and goals.
Lloyd has won two Olympic gold medals. She has scored wining goals in many important matches, including the finals in both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. In all, Lloyd has scored more than 70 goals as a member of the women’s national team. She has also played on several professional teams, and is currently a midfielder with the Houston Dash, in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Off the field, Carli Lloyd gives back to her community by running a soccer camp for young people in New Jersey. She is a hometown hero in Delran; a local ice-cream shop even named a flavor Carli’s Cake Batter Cookie Dough Kick in her honor.
1. Lloyd made history in 2015 by________.A.attending the Olympics Games |
B.winning the 2015 FIFA Women’s Would Cup as captain |
C.joining the United States women’s national soccer team |
D.scoring three goals alone in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final |
A.Lloyd’s influence on her team. |
B.Lloyd’s hope as a soccer player. |
C.Lloyd’s awards after her success. |
D.Lloyd’s problems in her career. |
A.she is the only Olymoic Games winner |
B.she teaches young people to play soccer |
C.she did something for her community in return |
D.she has set an example to her community people |