In May 2009, the famous sports magazine, Sports Illustrated, wrote
Three years later, Harper
Although it may be hard to believe now, when he returned to his hometown, he was outperformed by most of the
2 . After watching the 2002 Winter Olympic Games on TV at 3 years old, Little Nathan Chen became interested in winter sports. Nathan wanted to play ice hockey (冰上曲棍球)，but his mom advised him to try figure skating(花样滑冰)first which she said was safer. After practicing a few times, Nathan fell in love with it.
Today, Nathan is influenced by all the athletes he meets. From the difficulties the athletes have faced and how they dealt with them, Nathan learns to work on dealing with his own difficulties as well. He describes all the athletes he trains with as role models for himself.
Nathan won gold at the 2017 ISU Grand Prix Final and 2017 Four Continents Championships, and silver at the 2016 ISU Grand Prix Final. Nathan has also broken a record, becoming the youngest man to win a medal at the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
However, this journey has not come without hard times. Nathan suffered a bad injury during the 2016 season and it took him quite a long time to be able to compete again. At the beginning of the 2018 Olympics, Nathan was expected to win gold but got 5th place in the end. Nathan later described the race as “just me being on the ice and enjoying myself”, free from all the pressures. What matters the most isn’t the results, but the great memories you get from the experience and the joy of being able to do something you love.
This fall, Nathan will be attending Yale University and work on managing his time as a student and athlete. Aside from figure skating, Nathan would like to learn how to box. Besides, he plans to learn biology and later become a doctor.
1. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?| A．Ice hockey. | B．Safe practice. |
| C．Figure skating. | D．The 2002 Winter Olympics. |
| A．He was seriously injured. |
| B．He was accepted by Yale University. |
| C．He won gold at the ISU Grand Prix Final. |
| D．He won silver at the Four Cintinents Championship. |
| A．He felt very sad about the failure. |
| B．He felt the need to become better. |
| C．He couldn’t believe what had happened. |
| D．He didn’t care too much about the results. |
| A．Do boxing. | B．Play ice hockey. |
| C．Be a doctor. | D．Continue figure skating. |
| A. | clouds | B. | claimed | C. | outdoor | D. | opportunity | E. | string | F. | potential |
| G. | attempt | H. | benefit | I. | limit | J. | heights | K. | unbeaten |
Armand Duplantis may only be 20 years old, but he is already a track and field superstar. Duplantis had already earlier broken his own indoor pole vault（撑竿跳）world record in February of this year. Last month, he broke the
Before Duplantis, the 6.14-meter mark was the most impossible world record known to man. Yes, it was less attainable than any short distance running, distance running, jumping or throwing event record. "I hit the mat（垫子）but I haven't really fallen back to earth," Duplantis told reporters after breaking the record. "I think I'm still up in the
Nicknamed Mondo, Duplantis has been labelled as the next Usain Bolt（尤赛恩·博尔特） for his
Duplantis sporting story began when he first tried pole vaulting at the age of four. Born to an American pole vaulter father and a Swedish athlete mother, Duplantis had the
In the context of his
Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash five months ago. His fans were so heartbroken that they held various
“The book stems from(源于)my goal of bringing joy back to youth sports, while
While the announcement may not have come
My Sporting Hero: Roger Federer
Almost every sportsperson who has reached the top of their field was inspired by an athlete who came before them. Often, it is one from their own sport, but sometimes that inspiration can come from an entirely different discipline. Scotland footballer Jen Beattie tells us about her sporting hero: Roger Federer.
From an early age, I have been a big tennis fan. I have always loved watching Wimbledon, and when I was growing up, Roger Federer was the men’s champion every year. He had some impressive finals--the one against Andy Roddick in 2009 in particular--but he always seemed to prevail. Federer was ridiculous at the time, winning 12 Grand Slams between 2003 and 2007. And I could just watch that backhand of his in action over and over again.
I love the way Federer carries himself on the court. His calmness is something I have always admired. In my football career, I have played in big, important matches for my club and particularly for my country. When I am walking onto a football pitch, I know I have the full team behind me. I always have ten other players who have my back to help me find solutions. Federer just has to figure them out on his own, which is very different.
There are any number of variables you can throw into the mix when examining what makes a sporting legend. A big one for me is the quality of the opponents you have to overcome. To win 20 Grand Slam titles in the arguably greatest era of men’s tennis, as well as reaching another 11 finals, marks Federer out as a legend.
After Federer won Wimbledon in 2012, the Slams started to dry up for him. He lost the 2015 U.S. Open final to Novak Djokovic. In 2016, time seemed to be catching up with him, with knee and back injuries ruining his season. At that stage, the chances of Federer returning to top form seemed remote. And yet there he was in 2017, winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and then as the defending champion in Melbourne in 2018.
That belief and confidence he must have had within himself to deep going, and even change little aspects of his game to not just prolong his career but actually improve as a player, is so impressive. Not many people look to do that when the end is in sight.
Perhaps that is a natural thing some top athletes will figure out as they go along. Federer, however, has done that on an unbelievable level. To be 40 and still able to operate at the level he is now is a testament to his greatness.
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6 . What makes one a great person? The legendary volleyball coach Lang Ping gave the answer in the recent documentary The Iron Hammer, titled after her nickname for her powerful strikes.
The documentary features Lang' s inspiring journey from her gold medal victory as a volleyball player in the 1984 Olympics to her unparalleled(无可比拟的）career as a successful coach for both Team USA from 2005 to 2008 and China since 2013.She led the US to a silver medal finish and China to a gold medal triumph in the 2008 and 2016 Olympic Games, making her the first person to win Olympic volleyball gold as a player and coach.
Lang Ping revealed the secret to such remarkable achievements in the documentary. “I believe volleyball was my destiny," she said.
But glory and challenges go hand in hand. Troubled by severe injuries to her cervical vertebra(颈椎），back, waist and knees, caused by intense exercise and hard work, the 60-year-old has undergone more than 10 surgeries. “No parts of my body function well," she joked.
But illness is certainly not the only difficulty Lang has faced throughout her career. In 2005, she struggled with balancing raising her daughter Lydia Bai Lang, who lived in the US, and her coaching career, according to China Sports Daily. She eventually decided to work for USA Volleyball that year and this decision aroused a lot of negative comments back in China.
“I'm proud of being Chinese.” Lang responded in an interview.Later,she returned to head the Chinese women 's volleyball team in 2013, leading the team successfully defending its World Cup crown with a perfect record of 11 straight wins last year.
There is no doubt that Lang is one of the greatest players and coaches in history. As an athlete commented in the documentary, “Lang Ping is like Michael Jordan in our minds.”
1. What does this passage mainly talk about?| A．Ways to become a great person. |
| B．Reasons for Lang Ping's success. |
| C．Lang Ping and her successful career. |
| D．Great athletes and their achievements. |
| A．To make a big fortune. |
| B．To take care of her family. |
| C．To avoid negative comments. |
| D．To establish her reputation abroad. |
| A．Success comes at a price. |
| B．Challenges are as important as glory. |
| C．Athletes are likely to get their hands injured. |
| D．Lang Ping has trouble in achieving her goals. |
| A．To honor the legendary pop star. |
| B．To draw the attention of readers to another field. |
| C．To illustrate there are lots of great people in the world. |
| D．To acknowledge Lang Ping's status and achievements. |
7 . It is a fact that people die every moment of every day. However, the deaths of those who have done great work in the public realm (领域) can be especially shocking and heartbreaking—even to those of us who don’t know them personally.
On Jan 26, Kobe Bryant, one of the most legendary NBA players in history, died in a terrible accident. He was 41 years old when a helicopter he was riding in crashed, killing him and eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant.
Following Bryant’s death, people from all walks of life have paid tribute to the late basketball superstar—not just for his achievements on the court, but also for his personality and the inspiration he has given to us.
In the basketball world, Bryant ranks among the top players of all time. He entered the NBA directly from high school as a basketball prodigy (神童). He played his whole 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped the team win five NBA championships. He was fast, skillful and aggressive, which earned him the nickname Black Mamba, one of the most deadly snakes in the world. That’s why his competitive philosophy is known as the “Mamba Mentality”.
“Mamba mentality is you’re going, you’re competing, you’re not worried about the end result,” Bryant said. “It’s all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most.”
Off the court, Bryant was known as a successful businessman, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, and a proud father of four daughters.
The fact that Bryant is no longer with us is sad. We’ll never see him give another interview or play in another game. But the work he has done will keep inspiring us years after his death.
1. For Bryant, “Mamba Mentality” means that| A．we should learn from snakes | B．we should always be the best |
| C．we should work hard without worries | D．we can get better results by working hard |
| A．He was successful in many fields. | B．He was the best basketball player ever. |
| C．Not many people have focused on his death. | D．He was the only one who died in the accident. |
| A．explain Bryant’s dreams | B．remember Kobe Bryant |
| C．explain the “Mamba Mentality” | D．tell people the death of Bryant |
8 . Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge won the Chicago Marathon (马拉松赛跑) in 2014.Since then, the runner has won every marathon he has attended, including the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics (奥运会). In 2018, Kipchoge finished the Berlin Marathon in2:01:39, breaking the men’s world record: 2:02:57.On October 12, 2019, he finished the 26.2 miles in Vienna, Austria within two hours, faster than any other person in history.
Kipchoge spent four months training for the 26.2 miles run against the clock, saying,”That was the best period of my life although the pressure was very big on my shoulders. I got a phone call from the president of Kenya who cheered me up.”
Kipchoge’s under-two-hour marathon attempt was well planned. The Prater Park course in Vienna, Austria, was carefully selected, taking into account factors (因素) like temperature and wind speed. 41 runners helped Kipchoge keep the speed and protected him from the wind. An electric car, moving at the speed required to beat the two-hour time limit, followed closely behind the group. Kipchoge was provided with high-tech shoes. To save time, Kipchoge was fed pre-prepared drinks and energy while he was running.
Kipchoge’s record time, which tested the limits of humans, was not recognized as an official world record by the IAAF for several reasons. The marathon was not organized by the IAAF and also not open to other athletes.Additionally, foods can only be taken at prefixed stations. Providing foods to the competitor while he is running is not sanctioned.
The lack of recognition did not bother Kipchoge. He thought he was the happiest man in the world to be the first human to run under two hours. From his successful under-two-hour marathon attempt, he learned that no human was limited. So he wished that more people all over the world could run under two hoursin the future.
1. What achievement did Eliud Kipchoge make in marathons?| A．He has won two Summer Olympics. |
| B．He set a new men’s world record in 2018. |
| C．He was the first one to finish the 26.2-milerun. |
| D．He has been helping with marathon training since 2014. |
| A．It was well prepared. | B．It got IAAF’s support. |
| C．It failed to attract public attention. | D．It was faced with many difficulties. |
| A．Tested. | B．Reported. | C．Ignored. | D．Permitted. |
| A．Try to live a happy life. | B．Challenge their limits in running. |
| C．Change their opinions on success. | D．Try to get recognition from others. |
In the field of sports, there
As a player, Lang Ping brought not only honour but also glory to her country. As
Known as “Air Jordan”， Jordan changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan's skills were
10 . Former pro basketball player Kobe Bryant won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers while making himself as one of the game’s all-time greats. He died tragically in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.
Kobe Bryant was born with basketball already in his blood. His dad was a former NBA star Joe “Jellybean” Bryant. Born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kobe spent his early years in Italy, because his dad started playing basketball in Europe and his family moved there. The family moved back to the United States when Kobe was 13 and he started playing high school basketball.
Kobe knew he was already good enough to play in the NBA, so he skipped college and was selected right after high school. He played in the NBA All-Star Game for the first time in 1998 and by 2000, Kobe had developed into one of basketballs best players. Kobe and Shaquille O’Neal teamed up to lead the LA Lakers to three straight NBA Championship (冠军) Titles from 2000 to 2002.
In 2003, Kobe was caught by the police. In 2004, the case against Kobe was dropped, but Kobe still had to live with a damaged reputation. In 2004, Kobe tried to prove that he could lead the LA Lakers without Shaq. After Kobe told the Lakers he wouldn’t be wearing the purple and gold if Shaq was in the team, O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat before the 2004-2005 season.
In 2008, Bryant was named Most Valuable Player and carried his team to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics. In the 2009 NBA Finals, the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic to win the championship.
Although later seasons were affected by injuries, he surpassed (超越) Michael Jordan for third place on the NBA all-time scoring list in December 2014 and retired in 2016 after scoring 60 points in his final game.
1. Kobe Bryant passed away at the age of ________.| A．42 | B．37 | C．45 | D．49 |
| A．Kobe’s blood was special when he was born. |
| B．All of Kobe’s family members are basketball players. |
| C．Kobe liked to play with a basketball as a baby. |
| D．Kobe was born to be a basketball player. |
| A．upset | B．confident | C．doubtful | D．not confident |
| A．Kobe surpassed Michael Jordan in the number of NBA titles he won. |
| B．The LA Lakers won the 2008 NBA final. |
| C．Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan in many ways. |
| D．Kobe is considered as one of the greatest basketballs in NBA history. |
| A．give us a brief introduction of Kobe | B．tell us how to become a basketball star |
| C．give us some news about the NBA All-Star Game | D．introduce the LA Lakers |
