1 . In many parts of the world, there are four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. In the U.S., there are only three: football, basketball and baseball. If you want to know what season it is, just have a look at what people are playing.
For many people in the U.S., sports are not just for fun. They’re almost a religion. Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favourite teams and athletes play in person. Other fans watch the games at home. The most devoted sports buffs never miss a game. Many a wife becomes a “sports widow (寡妇)” during her husband’s favorite season.
America’s devotion to athletics has created a new class of wealthy people: professional athletes. Sports stars often receive million -dollar salaries. Some even make big money appearing in advertisements for soft drinks, shoes and even toiletries (化妆品).
Sports are an important part of Americans’ culture. Throughout their school life, Americans learn to play many sports. All students take physical education classes in school. Some try out for the school teams, while others join school sports leagues. Athletic events at universities attract scores of fans and benefit the whole community.
1. The most popular sports in America are the following EXCEPT
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| A．soccer | B．American football |
| C．basketball | D．baseball |
2. What does the underlined word “buffs” (in Paragraph 2 ) mean?
| A．Athletes | B．Fans |
| C．Clubs | D．Teams |
3. By saying “sports widow”, the writer means
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| A．some American men love sports more deeply than their wives |
| B．some American men often quarrel with their wives during their favourite season |
| C．some American men can hardly find time to be with their wives during their favourite season |
| D．some sports starts’ wives are left home alone during their favourite season |
4. In general, professional athletes in America
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| A．are well paid |
| B．often appear in advertisements |
| C．live a busy life |
| D．make big money by selling products such as soft drinks and shoes |
5. What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Sports seasons in America | B．American sports fans |
| C．Americans’ sports culture | D．Sports in America |
