Yao Ming was born in 1980. When he was young, he ate a lot, so most of his parents’ salary (工资)
In 2002, he entered the NBA Draft and
If Jordan is regarded as the founder of basketball in the United States and the world, then Yao Ming is undoubtedly the
Sixth-grader Zoey York is fast becoming famous in the sporting world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (柔术), winning national competitions and earning lots of honors.
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In the gym where Zoey trains, she is
“I couldn’t ask for a
3 . The Olympics are always a thrilling event, with comeback stories, impressive performances and more. Here is a look at the records broken at Beijing Winter Olympics:
Nathan Chen
Four years after a disappointing showing in PyeongChang, United States figure skater Nathan Chen set a new record during the men’s short program at Beijing Winter Olympics. His 113.97 marks were over two points higher than the personal-best score he set during the figure skating team event.
Nils van der Poel
Sweden’s Nils van der Poel was already the record holder for the men’s 10,000m speed skating, but showed that he can beat even his own record. He finished with a time of 12 minutes and 30.74 seconds, shattering his own previous record of 12:32.95 set in February 2021.
Johan Clarey
France’s Johan Clarey took home the silver medal in the men’s downhill alpine(高山) skiing, and at 41 years and 30 days old, he is the oldest Olympic medalist in alpine skiing. “When you are a medalist, whether you are 20 or 41, it doesn’t matter; it’s just an Olympic medal and this is the best feeling. The record of the oldest is not that I don’t care, but is not the most important point,” Clarey told Eurosport after the race on 7 February 2022.
Ireen Wüst
Qualifying for one Olympics is a big feat, but Speedskater Ireen Wüst of the Netherlands has won an individual gold medal at five different Olympics, the first athlete in history to do so. The 35-year-old attended her first Olympics in 2006. Since then, she has 12 medals, six being gold.
1. At Beijing Winter Olympics, who broke the record he/she had set ?| A．Ireen Wüst. | B．Nathan Chen. | C．Johan Clarey. | D．Nils van der Poel. |
| A．He didn’t win a medal. |
| B．He doesn’t care the record of the oldest. |
| C．He is the oldest alpine skier to medal at Beijing Winter Olympics. |
| D．He was the quickest in the men’s downhill alpine skiing. |
| A．They all participated in many Olympics. |
| B．They all set a new record at Beijing Winter Olympics. |
| C．They all won gold medal at Beijing Winter Olympics. |
| D．They all competed in multiple events at Beijing Winter Olympics. |
4 . At a snow park in Zhangiakou, Hebei, Chinese teenage snowboarder Su Yiming won a silver in the men’s snowboarding competition on February 7, 2022. It was the first time that a Chinese snow boarder had ever competed in this event at any Olympics.
Su was introduced to snowboarding at the age of 4 by his parents who were both snowboarding fans. Su fell in love with the sport the first time they took him to a ski center. Later he kept on practicing after class. To save up more time for snowboarding, he would get up at 5 a. m. and finish his homework early. Su just saw snowboarding as a hobby in the beginning. However, on July 31, 2015, when he knew that 2022 Winter Olympics would be held in Beijing, his mind tuned to professional (职业性的) competition. He dreamed of joining in the Winter Olympics. And he decided to go professional.
In 2018. Su became a member of China’s national snowboarding team. In 2020 and 2021, he took home gold medals (奖牌) in all national competitions. In January 2021, he became the first Chinese male snowboarder to finish the Cab 1800-one of the most difficult snowboarding skills.
Behind his success is Su’s hard work. He has made full use of every chance to train more. Usually he arrived at the training center earlier than his teammates. In that way, he could practice more. He even broke several snowboards in one week because of heavy training.
1. How did Su feel the first time he tried snowboarding?| A．Disappointed | B．Interested. | C．Worried. | D．Moved. |
| A．Because his parents were snowboarding fans. |
| B．Because he could finish the most difficult skill. |
| C．Because he joined China’s national snow boarding team. |
| D．Because 2022 Winter Olympics would be held in Beijing. |
| A．Taking home gold medals. |
| B．Training hard day and night. |
| C．Being the first to finish the Cab 1800. |
| D．Getting much help from his teammates. |
| A．Sports. | B．Travel. | C．Health. | D．Science. |
5 . On Sunday, Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia shocked the running world by breaking the women’s world record for the marathon by over two minutes. Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon in just 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds.
But Assefa’s record was far beyond what most people expected. After all, it was only her third time running a marathon.
“I wanted to break the marathon world record,” she said, “But I couldn’t imagine that it would result in a time under 2:12.”
When Assefa was younger, she started by running short races, called sprints. Then she became a middle-distance runner, running the 800 meters (half mile) race. Her best time in the 800 meters was 1 minute and 59 seconds.
Last March, she ran her first marathon. Then last September, she entered the Berlin Marathon. She won, and set a new women’s record for the course, finishing in 2:15:37.
This year, she ran almost four minutes faster than she did last year. In both races, Assefa ran faster in the second half of the race than she did in the first half.
Her time of 2:11:53 was over two minutes faster than the old women’s record (2:14:04), which was set in Chicago in 2019 by Brigid Kosgei of Kenya.
When she finished the race, Assefa kneeled down and kissed the pavement before raising her arms in victory.
Though Assefa made it look easy, she said winning the race “…was the result of hard work.” Assefa was coached by Gemedu Dedefo, who has helped train many Ethiopian star runners.
1. What is Assefa’s latest record for the marathon?| A．2:11:53. | B．2:14:04. | C．2:15:37. | D．1:59:00. |
| A．It is what she expected. | B．It is a piece of cake for her. |
| C．It is due to great effort. | D．It is because of her coach. |
| A．Talented. | B．Friendly. | C．Humorous. | D．Warm-hearted. |
| A．Dedefo Helps to Train Many Star Runners |
| B．Kosgei Holds the Women’s Marathon Record |
| C．Assefa Sets a Good Example to Other Runners |
| D．Assefa Breaks the Women’s Marathon Record |
| A．13 years. | B．17 years. | C．20 years. | D．24 years. |
| A．The pressure from his competitors. |
| B．The high expectation from his parents. |
| C．The unforgettable matches he played on court. |
| D．The prizes he received from winning the championships. |
| A．Because he had an operation but got well soon. |
| B．Because he didn’t have enough rest before the match. |
| C．Because his family and team gave him a lot of support. |
| D．Because his belief and desire to win worked and helped. |
| A．Talkative and inspiring. | B．Talented and determined. |
| C．Modest and humorous. | D．Optimistic and realistic. |
7 . 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. |
| A．Bravery. | B．1998 Olympic Games. |
| C．An unexpected hero. | D．ski jumping. |
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was one of the most extraordinary athletes of all time. She achieved particular success in basketball, track and field, and golf. She also competed in baseball, boxing, diving and many other sports. In 1950, the Associated Press declared Babe Zaharias to be the “Woman Athlete of the Half-Century”.
From a young age, her goal was to be “the greatest athlete to ever live”. As a teenager, she acquired the nickname “Babe” in reference to Babe Ruth, a professional baseball player. She never passed up a chance to play ball. One day, when she was a little girl, her mother sent her to the grocery store to buy some beef for dinner. On the way home, Babe spotted some boys playing baseball. She dropped her purchases and joined the game. An hour later, her angry mother showed up, looking for the groceries. Babe pointed to where she’d left it. A dog was happily enjoying the last piece.
Zaharias gained fame at the 1932 Olympic Games. She won gold medals in the javelin (标枪) throw and the 80-metre hurdles (跨栏), but she was deprived of a third gold medal in the high jump because she had used the unorthodox (不正规的) Western roll to achieve the highest jump. Her Olympic success brought her national attention.
In 1932, Zaharias began playing golf and was soon winning important championships in the sport. In 1950, Zaharias helped found the Ladies Professional Golf Association, and she became the LPGA’s star competitor. Not only did she attract interest in the women’s game, she revolutionized the sport and was known for her powerful drives.
Zaharias died of cancer in 1956, at the age of 45.
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It’s tough for any baseball player to get to the major leagues, but Jim Abbott had an extra obstacle that should
But Abbott was not
How did Abbott handle all this with just one hand? This is what fans often asked. Jim Abbott
10 . When Muhammad Ali was 12 years old, someone stole his bicycle. It was a shiny new bike. Ali was very
During the next 25 years, Ali had a burning
Young Ali quickly made his mark in the
In 1974, Ali
Ali
| A．amused | B．cruel | C．angry | D．memorable |
| A．flame | B．waist | C．cheek | D．fists |
| A．trapped | B．motivated | C．accused | D．demonstrated |
| A．ambition | B．relay | C．dignity | D．session |
| A．rank | B．medal | C．chart | D．motto |
| A．specific | B．regular | C．different | D．previous |
| A．Unintentionally | B．Critically | C．Initially | D．Gradually |
| A．running | B．jogging | C．boxing | D．bowling |
| A．amateur | B．volunteer | C．thief | D．salesman |
| A．called on | B．got across | C．met with | D．knocked out |
| A．proceed | B．earn | C．complain | D．lose |
| A．won | B．lost | C．refused | D．fit |
| A．injuring | B．biting | C．removing | D．defeating |
| A．game | B．battle | C．membership | D．sportsmanship |
| A．tough | B．unstable | C．amazing | D．informal |
| A．updated | B．organized | C．occupied | D．defended |
| A．walked on air | B．threw a curveball | C．threw in the towel | D．moved the goalposts |
| A．master | B．chairman | C．opponent | D．fellow |
| A．competed | B．retired | C．applauded | D．remarked |
| A．awarded | B．agreed | C．arrested | D．insured |
