1 . In 1948, everyone who attended the London Olympic Games agreed on who was the greatest legend: Fanny Blankers-Koen, a 30-year-old Dutch housewife.
Before the Games, many people suggested she was too old to succeed, while others said she should stay at home with her children. When she arrived at the track, she pointed at one of them and said simply, “I’ll show you.”
And she did it. Fanny Blankers-Koen won the 100m race with ease. With an Olympic gold medal to her name, she wanted to give up and return home because she missed her children so much. But her husband, Jan Blankers, who was also her coach, asked her to stay. The hurdles (跨栏) gold came next, followed by a championship in the 200m, which she won by 0.7 seconds.
Blankers-Koen celebrated those victories with a big shopping tour and only arrived back at the stadium ten minutes before the start of the 4×100m match. Without any warming up, she ran the last leg. When she started to run, the Dutch were in the third. But Blankers-Koen won the race by a foot.
If she hadn’t been limited (限制) by the IOC (国际奥委会) rules to four events, she could have won two more golds. IOC rules forced her to drop two of her strongest events, the long jump and high jump. both of which she held the world record.
On her return to the Netherlands, Queen Juliana gave her a bicycle, saying she wouldn’t have to run so much. But she kept running until she finished her sport life as an athlete in 1955 with a 58th championship and went to three more Olympics as a coach.
In 1999 when she was honored the greatest female athlete of the 20th century, Blankers-Koen asked, “Is it really me?” When she got a positive answer, she jumped up and did a little dance.
1. Why did Fanny Blankers-Koen want to go home after she won the first gold medal?| A．She was satisfied with her victory. | B．She was not sure whether she could win. |
| C．She wanted to stay with her children. | D．She was too tired to take part in more events. |
| A．The hurdles. | B．The 4×100m. | C．The 200m. | D．The long jump. |
| A．Give up. | B．Join in. | C．Turn down. | D．Pick out. |
| A．how to prepare for Olympic Games. | B．the story of a caring mother and her children. |
| C．a great woman in Olympic Games. | D．the hardship of a housewife. |
2 . 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. |
When Michael Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed to stand still. The player who became
4 . Jack loved playing sports. But on a day in August, it seemed that all sports were about to be taken away from him. Though injuries were nothing new for Jack, this one was much more serious. He would miss both the football and wrestling seasons. “I had to experience a long and painful recovery,” said Jack.
Curtis Urbina, a famous coach, admired Jack’s drive to keep going on the wrestling mat. After Jack got injured, he had an idea when sensing his sadness. He decided to bring Jack to practices to help him out.
Curtis Urbina asked Jack to watch how he and the other coaches worked with wrestlers. As expected, Jack wanted to take part in wrestling instead of being kept indoors all day. He offered to coach the toughest kids. He was a natural coach. He kept the kids interested and made it fun for them. He showed patience and persistence (坚韧不拔) needed to deal with those kids. “Making sure that they stayed in the room as required was the biggest part of my job,” Jack said. “But I wanted to teach others some of the same lessons that wrestling had taught me.”
One kid Jack coached was Stephen Singlak, aged 4. Stephen’s parents were amazed when they watched Jack work with their son. “You can guess how Stephen felt at first as he was often wrestling with kids bigger than him,” said Stephen’s dad. “But Jack started going one-on-one with him. Jack would be on all fours, and Stephen was trying different moves. Stephen started liking wrestling instead of getting discouraged.”
After struggling to win even one match early on, Stephen won about half of his matches in this season. “It was a great feeling when I knew I had played a part in Stephen getting to where he was,” Jack said. “That coaching experience was just wonderful. I’m glad that I have a chance to help others.”
1. What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?| A．Jack loved playing sports very much. | B．Jack’s sports career was ruined by the new injury. |
| C．Injuries were quite common for Jack. | D．Jack couldn’t bear the pain caused by the new injury. |
| A．To give him a chance to take exercise. | B．To develop his interest in teaching. |
| C．To help him get rid of his sadness. | D．To teach him some new wrestling skills. |
| A．He thought he was a natural wrestler. | B．He easily got discouraged during his training. |
| C．He liked playing with kids bigger than him. | D．He showed a great interest in wrestling. |
| A．It made him win many matches. | B．It helped him make a lot of new friends. |
| C．It gave him a sense of achievement. | D．It made him popular among young kids. |
5 . 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 attitudes and will. | B．Kobe Bryant’s money and power. |
| C．Kobe Bryant’s devoted fans. | D．Kobe Bryant’s methods of training. |
| A．By time order. | B．By analyzing cause and effect. |
| C．By giving example. | D．By explaining words meaning. |
| A．Success results from consistent efforts. | B．Always prepare for a rainy day. |
| C．Actions speak louder than words. | D．The early bird catches the worm. |
| A．Positive and considerate. | B．Self-disciplined and hard-working. |
| C．Confident and humble. | D．Selfless and energetic |
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7 . Louis Tewanima seemed born to run. Like other Hopi people in the late 19th century, Louis ran for his mental and
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| A．financial | B．spiritual | C．physical | D．overall |
| A．found | B．caught | C．employed | D．occupied |
| A．walked | B．headed | C．drove | D．rode |
| A．water | B．school | C．house | D．weather |
| A．practical | B．domestic | C．fundamental | D．familiar |
| A．investigated | B．criticized | C．approached | D．sponsored |
| A．rarely | B．immediately | C．eventually | D．seriously |
| A．applying | B．directing | C．delivering | D．switching |
| A．cream | B．prizes | C．steak | D．weapons |
| A．reminder | B．celebrity | C．hero | D．loser |
| A．faced with | B．paid for | C．broken into | D．filled with |
| A．station | B．race | C．meeting | D．castle |
| A．demanded | B．refused | C．attempted | D．proceeded |
| A．applauded | B．finished | C．ran | D．explained |
| A．competed | B．volunteered | C．stood | D．continued |
8 . 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. |
9 . Veteran Oksana Chusovitina ended her legendary (传奇的) career on Sunday night after competing at a record eighth Olympic Games. After failing to secure a spot in Sunday’s vault (跳马) final, the 46-year-old, representing Uzbekistan, waved to the small crowd inside Tokyo’s Ariake Gymnastics Center, made a heart shape with her hands and briefly cried.
Born in Uzbek capital Tashkent in 1976, Chusovitina took up gymnastics at age 7, following her older brother into the sport. “My mother did not want me to do gymnastics, she was worried about me all the time. I wanted to prove to her that I was not doing it in vain, and I think I eventually succeeded in that,” Chusovitina once said of her childhood.
She made her Olympic debut (首次亮相) at the 1992 Barcelona Games as part of the gold medal-winning Unified team, comprised of (由……组成) athletes from former Soviet states. She then represented Uzbekistan, before being granted German citizenship in 2006. She took home a vault silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games for Germany, but switched back to competing for Uzbekistan in 2013. Chusovitina is one of just two female gymnasts to represent three different nations at the Olympic Games.
When Chusovitina’s 3-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, she sold her possessions and used any prize money she earned to pay for his medical treatment. Her switch to German citizenship was motivated by the promise of a higher income and better medical care.
After her son’s recovery, Chusovitina continued to compete, but this time it was her love of gymnastics that kept her going. “There is no secret. I just love gymnastics and no one ever forced me to compete. I do so with pleasure,” she said.
With COVID-19 rules keeping fans out of the venue, Chusovitina admitted the atmosphere wasn’t what she had hoped. “I would have loved to have spectators,” she said. “Of course in terms of performance, it’s better when it’s just you and the apparatus (器具). But every athlete needs this attention and applause.”
“Maybe I’ll skip Paris (2024 Games), and go to Los Angeles (2028 Games) for the applause,” she joked. At last, she told reporters. “My son is 22 years old and I want to spend time with him. I want to be a mom.”
1. What is implied about Chusovitina?| A．She started gymnastics to meet her mother’s expectations. |
| B．She took home a gold medal in her own right in 2008. |
| C．She will probably not compete in the 2028 Olympic Games. |
| D．She preferred no audience when performing during the pandemic. |
| A．Because it would guarantee her a lot of prize money and medals. |
| B．Because she could secure a spot more easily in the Olympics. |
| C．Because she was granted German citizenship. |
| D．Because it meant better medical treatment for her son. |
| A．Curious. | B．Determined. | C．Sensitive. | D．Careful. |
| A．Chusovitina is both a legend athlete and a great mother. |
| B．The secret of Chusovitina’s success. |
| C．How to become a good athlete like Chusovitina. |
| D．Chusovitina is a record breaker in the Olympics. |
10 . World number one Ashleigh Barty surprised tennis on Wednesday by announcing her retirement (退役) from the sport aged just 25, saying she had realized her dreams and was “spent physically”.
Barty dropped the bombshell weeks after becoming the first home Australian Open champion in 44 years and so winning a Grand Slam (大满贯) crown on three different surfaces.
In a tearful social media video message with her close friend and former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua, Barty said she was “so ready” to call it an end after achieving her life-time goal to win Wimbledon last year.
“Success for me is knowing that I’ve given absolutely everything I can. I know how much work it takes to bring the best out of yourself,” said the three-time Grand Slam winner.
She began playing tennis as a child in the Queensland state capital Brisbane and went on to win the junior Wimbledon title as a 15-year-old in 2011.
But the expectations that came with success hurt her badly and she made a shock decision three years later to ditch (放弃) tennis for cricket, signing for Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League.
The attraction of tennis was never far away and she returned after a season out, breaking through for her first Grand Slam triumph (胜利) at the French Open in 2019 and becoming Australia’s first women’s world number one since Evonne Cawley 50 years ago.
Barty finally won a Wimbledon crown last year before her Australian Open triumph at Melbourne Park in January, storming back from 5—1 down in the second set against American Danielle Collins.
Barty has been world number one for more than two years and said after her Australian Open win that she wanted time to consider her next move.
1. Why did Ashleigh Barty retire from tennis?| A．Her partner advised her to do so. | B．Her final dream had come true. |
| C．She wanted to turn to other sports. | D．She got tired of social media messages. |
| A．In 2010. | B．In 2011. | C．In 2014. | D．In 2019. |
| A．Ashleigh Barty’s Early Retirement | B．An Introduction to Australian Open |
| C．Casey Dellacqua’s Life-time Goal | D．The Benefits of Playing Tennis |
| A．Science. | B．Lifestyle. | C．Health. | D．Sports. |
