Lang Ping is one of China’s most recognised     1     (athlete). She has been a volleyball star for more than 35 years and has contributed greatly to the sport,     2     has made her the most popular figure in China’s volleyball history. Lang Ping played on China’s national volleyball team during the 1980s. They achieved a series of success including gold medals at the 1984 Olympic, the 1982 World Championship and the 1981 and 1985 World Cups. In 1995, she     3     (return) to be the coach of women’s national team and lead the team become the winner of the 2015 World Cup. That year, she     4     (give) the Best Coach and the Sports Special Contribution awards at CCTV Sports Personally Awards.

Deng Yaping, who has set     1     example to table tennis players all over the world, was born in 1973, in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. It was her addiction to the sport     2     led to her playing table tennis when she was only 5 years old. Four years later, she won her provincial junior championship. At the age of 13, she won her first     3    (nation) championship and beat other     4     (competitor) in all kinds of competitions in the following years. She had won 18 championships by the time she retired (退役) from sports at the age of 24. Deng Yaping is regarded as one of the     5     (amazing) players in the history of sport.

However, compared with other athletes, it seemed     6     (extreme) challenging for her to achieve her dream. At first, she     7     (refuse) by the Henan Provincial Team just because she wasn’t tall enough. Her path to success was filled with many other challenges,     8     none of them stopped her. She practised even harder and finally made     9     to the top. Her great determination and mental     10     (strong) have inspired thousands of people. Now, she has become a living legend in the sports field at home and abroad.

As a player, Lang Ping    1    (bring) honour and glory to her country. As a coach, she led China women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics. As a person, Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and abroad. When the Chinese team was preparing for the 2015 World Cup, her determination was tested. The team that Lang Ping    2    (build) was falling apart. One of the best players had been injured, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems. Losing two important players was a big challenge,    3    Lang Ping did not lose heart.

In the field of sports there are some famous living legends, such as Lang Ping, and Michael Jordan.

As a player, Lang Ping brought not only honour but also glory to     1     (she) country. As     2     coach, she led the China Women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships as well as the Olympic Games. As a person, she is     3     (love) by fans at home and abroad. Before the 2015 World Cup, she     4     (face) a great challenge — two important     5     (player) had to leave because of health problems. However, Lang Ping didn’t lose heart and she led her volleyball team     6     (win) the championship.

Known as “Air Jordan”, Michael Jordan changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were impressive but the mental strength     7     (make) him unique. The secret to his success is learning     8     his failures. In life, Jordan has learnt to share his     9     (succeed) with others. The Boys and Girls Club     10     he started in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.

Lang Ping, who is loved by fans at home and abroad, not only brought honour     1     glory to China but led the China women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics. When the Chinese team was preparing for the 2015 World Cup, her determination     2     (test). Her team was falling     3    ， as she lost two important players. But Lang Ping did not lose heart. She     4     (face) difficulties before, and she knew that her young players could win if they worked together as a team. Two weeks later, they were world champions! Then in 2016, Lang Ping led her volleyball team to Olympic gold in Brazil.

Michael Jordan,     5     (know) as “Air Jordan”， changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were impressive, but his mental     6     (strong) made him unique. In the final seconds of a game, Jordan always seemed     7     (find) a way to win. Jordan’s secret to success is learning from his     8     (failure). Losing games taught him to practise harder and never give     9    . In life, Jordan has learnt to share his success with others. The Boys and Girls Club     10     he started has been helping young people since 1996.

Paul and I were on our school basketball team, The Lions. We     1     (love) basketball and were both huge fans of the NBA. My favorite player was LeBron James. Paul’s favorite player was Tyrone Bogues, a guy     2     played for the Charlottee Hornets, although we     3     (actual) agree that they are both champions.

Bogues was only 1.6 metres tall, which made him the     4     (short) player ever in the NBA. Paul was only 1.6 metres tall, too! During all those hours of doing jump shots     5     his own, he used Bogues as his     6     (inspire). Paul once said. “If Bogues could make     7    , why not me?”

Our coach was not so sure. Paul had to try out many times just for     8     (make) the team. He was still usually on the bench,     9     was really tough on him. Everyone knew Paul had real skills, and was someone who worked really hard and had a strong desire to play for     10     team. However. Paul didn’t get a chance.

Athletes are not only     1    ( compete), but good friends—that’s a main attraction of the Olympics. That’s    2     athletes send best wishes to their competitors, even if they have themselves lost. As competitors they compete for gold, but as friends they work together to challenge limits. The hugs received from other competitors are always remarked in the Games because the true Olympic spirit is beyond victory and national boundaries. Winning a medal is definitely important, but one needs a golden heart to cope with all the difficulties on the field and still congratulate their competitors. That’s what makes the Olympics    3     (attract).

The home crowd erupted when China's Eileen Gu won the Women's Freeski Big Air gold in Beijing. Gu jumped into the top position with her third run,     1     (score) 94.50. Her total score was 188.25 in the event's debut at the Winter Olympics.

The 18-year-old,     2     also goes by her Chinese name, Gu Ailing, is a freestyle skier, model and grade-A student with     3     American father and a Chinese mother. She grew up in the United States. It was there    4     she grew to love skiing. By 2018, she was representing the US in the world cup for the sport.

Then, she decided to switch from representing the US    5     representing China. The decision met with shock and    6     (confuse) from her growing fan base but Eileen Gu was more than    7     (determine), sharing her reasoning on Instagram at the time.

“This was an    8     (incredible) tough decision for me to make...Through skiing, I hope to unite people, promote common understanding, create communication and forge friendships between    9     (nation). If I can help to inspire one young girl    10     (break) a boundary, my wishes will have come true.”