1 . Chris Skelley is a British Paralympic judoka (残奥会柔道运动员), who competes in the visually impaired (受损的) in the 100 kg category. In 2021 Chris won gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics and became Paralympic champion. The achievement came 10 years after the former mechanic (机械师) started to lose his sight and was diagnosed with Oculus Albinism (白化病).
Chris Skelley has been a popular partially-sighted judo star since 2021. When recalling his experience in the Tokyo Paralympics, Chris still felt excited about the great moments. However, there remained a regret for him in Tokyo. “The games were delayed by one year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was unhappy because my family weren’t allowed to be there and see me fight due to the crowd restrictions,” said Chris. “I hope they can stay by my side in the next Paralympics,” he added.
Now Chris is making preparations for the 2024 Paris Paralympics, aiming to make history by becoming the first British judo para-athlete who can keep the gold medal in two Paralympics games in more than 25 years. “In my sport, to go and step onto a mat to fight another person who also can’t see takes a lot of courage and determination. It’s especially tough in the world games,” said Chris. “But I know if I put the hard work and the preparation in from now on, the result should be good.”
Although still only 29, Chris says the 2024 Paralympics will be his “last dance”. He said,“I’ve done judo for 25 years and full time for 10 years. After the 2024 Paralympics, I want to join my family to start a new chapter because they have made so many sacrifices to enable me to become the world’s best. My desire is to spend more time with them.”
1. Why did Chris feel upset at the Tokyo Paralympics?| A．Because the Paralympics was put off. |
| B．Because he failed in the 100 kg category. |
| C．Because his family members weren’t there. |
| D．Because he was infected with COVID-19. |
| A．10 years. | B．15 years. |
| C．25 years. | D．35 years. |
| A．Indifferent. | B．Unclear. |
| C．Opposed. | D．Supportive. |
| A．Determined and ambitious. |
| B．Friendly and generous. |
| C．Helpful and courageous. |
| D．Independent and creative. |
2 . On February 13, 2023, Wu Yibing made history, beating John Isner in a thrilling three-set final at the Dallas Open to become the first man from China to win an ATP title（ATP巡回赛冠军）.
Brought to a tennis court for the first time at just five, initially encouraged by his parents as an exercise to lose weight, Wu soon had his talent discovered by his provincial junior team, kicking off a journey that would change the fate of men's tennis in China. In 2017,Wu Yibing shot to prominence after winning the US Open boys’ tournament at 18 to become the first Chinese to win a major junior title, raising high hopes for the “Wonder Boy” to change the fortune of Chinese men in a sport long dominated by women's success on the professional stage.
In 2018, Wu won his first ATP Challenger title in Shanghai. However, the highly competitive nature of men’s professional tennis hit the rising Wu with a tough reminder after multiple injuries-to his elbow, lower back, shoulder and wrist-forced him to be away from the ATP Tour for close to three years.
He made his return last year and won three ATP Challenger titles before qualifying for the US Open. “Looking back, I feel like I wouldn't have been here if not for the ups and downs over the past few years. I take all the setbacks and struggles as a lesson that helps me mature mentally now,” said Wu. “Of course there were a lot of doubts because I had surgery and the recovery wasn’t going well. The championship today was a payoff for all the hard work and everyone who’s supported me along the way.”
1. What do the underlined words “shot to prominence” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Lost weight. |
| B．Came back to the top. |
| C．Became famous instantly. |
| D．Dropped out of the competition. |
| A．He wanted to change his career. |
| B．He suffered from serious physical injuries. |
| C．He didn’t stand out in training for the match. |
| D．He couldn't handle the pressure of the ATP Tour. |
| A．No sweat, no sweet. |
| B．Time waits for no man. |
| C．Well begun is half done. |
| D．Strike while the iron is hot. |
| A．The significance of ATP title. |
| B．The development of Chinese tennis. |
| C．The power of difficulty for athletes. |
| D．The first Chinese male champion of ATP. |
3 . Kobe Bryant is no doubt a legend. How did he do it? Simply put his work principle. He showed up to training every day, no excuses. Without a doubt, it is quite evident that Kobe’s desire for success was directly correlated with his work principle.
Kobe Bryant’s work principle is what helped him become the legend he is today. But what also must be understood about Kobe Bryant is that he was relentless (不停的；严格的). He had a mental toughness and steely focus that was driven by his over-the-top competitiveness.
In short, Kobe wanted to be the best, and would do whatever it took to achieve this mental goal. If he had a weakness in one area, he would commit to mastering that weakness. If there was a lack of strength in his shot, he would get to work exhausting all options to correct that lack of strength, researching and then applying the routines that instructed him on how to get stronger. Similarly, if his weakness was a lack of speed, he would put in the time and effort to overcome the limitation. And there lies his secret to success. The willingness to learn and then apply what he learned to move himself closer to his goals.
“When I am retired, I don’t want to have to say I wish I would have done more. I don’t want that.”— Kobe Bryant.
As such, Kobe Bryant’s success principle can be summarized as a relentless focus on the end result. The great news is the ability to be relentless is in all of you.
1. According to the author, what makes Kobe Bryant a legend?| A．Kobe Bryant’s distinguished characters. |
| B．Kobe Bryant’s attitudes towards his work. |
| C．Kobe Bryant’s methods of everyday training. |
| D．Kobe Bryant’s willingness to learn new things. |
| A．Potential. | B．Temporary. | C．Apparent. | D．Extraordinary. |
| A．A slow sparrow should make an early start. |
| B．All things are difficult before they are easy. |
| C．Success results from consistent efforts. |
| D．Confidence is the first step on the road to success. |
| A．Self-disciplined and hard-working. | B．Confident and humble. |
| C．Positive and considerate. | D．Selfless and energetic. |
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What does the power of a role model means to the young? Snowboarder Su Yiming may be the best person to offer an answer. He became young idol overnight after claim China’s first Olympic gold medal in men’s snowboard Big Air. He not only won two medal but also defeated her own idol in the competition. Su said he also paid attention in the Beijing Winter Paralympics and had the greater respect for all the Paralympic athletes. Considering as a role model, so Su knows he can’t stop advancing. Now he is eyeing eager on an admission letter from his dream university.
5 . Kobe Bryant, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1978, was a professional basketball player, nicknamed "Black Mamba" or "Little Flying Man ". He played for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout his NBA career from 1996 to 2016.
In 1996, Kobe Bryant entered the high school and then began his legendary NBA career. On behalf of his school, Kobe Bryant won many basketball games and got a very high total score. He broke the record of the southeast of Pennsylvania that Chamberlain had created and maintained for 38 years, which made Jerry West, the Lakers vice president, think highly of him. After Kobe Bryant became the dunk（扣篮）champion in the All-Star Game in 1997, his career took off. From 2000 to 2002, he and his team won the NBA championships for three years in a row.
Kobe Bryant maintained a lot of NBA personal records. He once got 81 scores in a game, the second highest single-game scoring in the NBA history. In the 2007-2008 season, he received the title of Most Valuable Player, which is the highest honor for NBA players. After that, he and his team continued to attain lots of remarkable achievements, including two NBA championships from 2009 to 2010.
Unfortunately, on January 27, 2020, this great man and other eight persons were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. Kobe Bryant was then only 41 years old. Those who loved him all mourned the death of him. Though we have lost a superstar, his mamba spirit will live on. We will always remember his immortal（不朽的）words, "I know the appearance of Los Angeles at four o'clock in the morning every day."
1. How did Kobe Bryant catch Jerry West's attention?| A．He was recommended to Jerry West. |
| B．He created a new basketball total score record and maintained it for 38 years. |
| C．He broke the basketball total score record of the southeast of Pennsylvania. |
| D．He became the dunk champion in the 2007-2008 season. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Kobe deeply loved Los Angeles. | B．Kobe enjoyed the sunrise of Los Angeles. |
| C．Kobe practiced very hard every day. | D．Kobe didn't want to be noticed. |
| A．Sport. | B．Science. | C．Education. | D．Health. |
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