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.
In September 2020, when Zoey was 10, her brother took a jiu-jitsu class just
In the gym where Zoey trains, she is
“I couldn’t ask for a
2 . 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. |
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
5 . 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 |
Both Lang Ping and Michael Jordan are living legends of sports as they not only are
Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and
Michael Jordan,
7 . To become the Olympic champion in the individual (个人) all-around event, Gabby Douglas had to leave everything she
As it turned out, Douglas did
Not so long ago, Martha Karolyl the coordinator (联络人) of the women’s national team, did not think Douglas had what it
“I’m going to inspire so many people,” she said. “I’m ready to
A.tried | B.thought | C.judged | D.knew |
A.take up | B.pack up | C.clean up | D.do up |
A.goodbye | B.hello | C.thanks | D.no |
A.cause | B.observe | C.ride | D.strike |
A.common | B.time | C.fun | D.tough |
A.breathtaking | B.heartbreaking | C.eye-catching | D.head-spinning |
A.dropped out | B.moved on | C.pulled over | D.went off |
A.reason | B.talk | C.compete | D.train |
A.met | B.helped | C.understood | D.needed |
A.approximately | B.gradually | C.exactly | D.possibly |
A.defeated | B.pleased | C.respected | D.assisted |
A.forced | B.transformed | C.persuaded | D.put |
A.world | B.city | C.team | D.state |
A.amateur | B.elected | C.average | D.enthusiastic |
A.clarifying | B.defending | C.winning | D.demanding |
A.followed | B.organized | C.watched | D.led |
A.confident | B.nervous | C.excited | D.uneasy |
A.viewed | B.appeared | C.mattered | D.took |
A.now and then | B.more and more | C.far and wide | D.on and on |
A.shine | B.fly | C.dance | D.score |
The Chinese women’s volleyball team stood on the top of the podium at the Rio Olympics. People could see Chinese players
Stephen’s grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole along a narrow dirt road,
He performed beyond everyone’s
10 . Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who won men’s singles Olympic gold medals in 2014 and 2018, said Tuesday he was retiring from competition.
He won the men’s singles gold at the Sochi Games in 2014 and again at the Pyeongchang Games in South Korea in 2018, becoming the first men’s skater to achieve consecutive (连续不断的) golds in the category since Dick Button in 1948 and 1952. At this year’s Winter Games in Beijing, he attempted to become the first man to complete a quadruple axel-4 rotations (旋转) in the air at the Olympics, a jump that he had previously come close to achieving in Japan. In Beijing, he came just short of completing the required rotations for the quadruple axel and fell on his rear, but he expressed satisfaction with his effort afterward and hinted he was ready to retire.
“In terms of how it feels for me, I don’t imagine it being all that different.” he said. “Of course, I feel strongly that I’d like to achieve success with the quadruple axel.”
Beyond his jumping ability, Hanyu’s gift for the dramatics and his gentle appearance made him popular among admirers. Some said he looked as if he had danced off the pages of a Japanese cartoon. They would throw Winnie the Pooh stuffed bears—reportedly his favorite cartoon character—on the ice after his performances. In China, crowds gathered outside the Beijing venue to express devotion to their favorite, and one Chinese follower on social media called Hanyu “the most beautiful icy fairy in my heart”.
In recent years, Hanyu has been suffering from injuries. He said he had constantly thought about retiring from competition since the 2018 Winter Games. “If we’re talking about when I considered turning professional. I was thinking about that at every single competition,” Hanyu said. He said he made the final decision after the Beijing Games as he was recovering from his ankle injury.
1. What can we know from Hanyu’s many experiences?A.He won the first Olympic gold medal of skiing in 2014. |
B.He is the first men’s skater to win two golds continuously. |
C.He is the first to perform the quadruple axel successfully. |
D.He first indicated his retirement in Beijing. |
A.Because of his favourite stuffed bear. |
B.Because of the Japanese cartoon pages. |
C.Because of his popularity on social media. |
D.Because of his looking and performance. |
A.Unexpected. |
B.Long-awaited. |
C.Encouraging. |
D.Thrilling. |
A.Ice Prince Yuzuru Hanyu Retires from Competition |
B.Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu, Satisfied with Victory |
C.Being Injured, the Ice Prince Sticks to His Dream |
D.The Consecutive Golds Winner Has Made His Glory |