1 . There are four youngest athletes who won the gold medal in the Olympics. Their achievements are recorded in the history of professional sports.
Marjorie Gestring
Marjorie Gestring was only 13 years and 268 days old when she won a gold medal for her county. After 1936, the Olympies were sopped for the Second World War. Following the conclusion of the war, she could not qualify for the 1948 London Olympics. Marjorie Gestring would have won more gold medals considering her talent if not for the World War II.
Klaus Zerta
Klaus Zerta was only 13 years and 283 days old when he won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy. He cooperated with his teammates Bernhard Knubel and Heinz Renneberg to win the gold medal. Klaus was from West Germany but represented the unified team of Germany at the Olympics. Moreover, he is the youngest confirmed male athlete to win the gold medal in the history of the Summer Olympics.
Fu Mingxia
Chinese female diver Fu Mingxia is popular for being one of the youngest Olympic diving champions. She won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona when she was just 13 years and 345 days old. Her last Olympic gold medal came during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, which emphasized the environmental protection and the reduction in waste. With the fourth gold medal, she joined Americans Pat McCormick and Greg Louganis as the world’s only quadruple (四次的) Olympic diving champions.
Nadia Comaneci
Nadia Comaneci is a five time Olympic gold medalist. She is a retired gymnast and one of the youngest athletes to win the gold medal. In 1976, she became the first gymnast to receive a perfect score of 10. She was merely 14 years old when she secured the gold medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Interestingly, back then, a gymnast had to be 14 to participate but later the age limit went up to16.
1. Which of the following players played team sports?| A．Marjorie Gestring. | B．Klaus Zerta. |
| C．Fu Mingxia. | D．Nadia Comaneci. |
| A．The 1948 London Olympics. | B．The 1992 Barcelona Olympics. |
| C．The 1976 Montreal Olympics. | D．The 2000 Sydney Olympics. |
| A．Klaus Zerta defeated Bernhard Knubel and Heinz Renneberg in 1960. |
| B．Fu Mingxia won more Olympic-diving champions than Pat McCormick. |
| C．Marjorie Gestring didn’t participate in the Olympics because of the war in 1948. |
| D．It is impossible to break Nadia Comaneci’s record as the youngest gymnast gold medalist. |
2 . In the UK, the best racecourses are in all comers of the country, which means that it is accessible for all fans of the sport to see the biggest stars. So, what are the four best racecourses in the UK?
Cheltenham
Nothing comes close to excitement levels when the Cheltenham Festival is approaching. It is the home of National Hunt racing, and every year millions of fans are glued to the horse racing on the track. It is the festival for the die-hard lovers of the sport, as the racing takes front and centre of the attention as the biggest prizes are handed out.
Aintree
The race that draws the viewers to the sport is the Grand National. The race is an essential part of British life, as everyone makes a habit of watching the race annually with friends and family. It is a perfect course for visitors too, as it is situated just a short distance outside of Liverpool. There is extra emphasis on fashion when attending Aintree.
Ascot
For lovers of flat racing, Ascot meetings are a must. The biggest of the season is Royal Ascot, which is one of the most unique of the season as Queen Elizabeth attends it herself. This is one of the most fashionable race days on the calendar, as all visitors entering certain zones must be wearing a top hat. However, there is no better reason to get dressed up.
Newmarket
Newmarket is a hotbed full of racing fans, and is a must-visit for all lovers of the sport. It is the headquarters of flat racing, as the whole town is devoted to the sport. There are two racecourses, the July Course and the Rowley Mile. The final race day of the season takes place in October. Regardless of when you visit in the season, you will feast your eyes!
1. What is the highlight of Cheltenham Festival?| A．It offers grand prizes. |
| B．It invites many celebrities. |
| C．It promotes the local tourism. |
| D．It attracts a maximum of fans. |
| A．They are team-centred. |
| B．They are for flat racing. |
| C．They are for royal family. |
| D．They are fashion-featured. |
| A．The final race is held in July. |
| B．The citizens are crazy about the race. |
| C．The visitors are welcome all year around. |
| D．The racing fans are extremely professional. |
