文章大意:这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了足球运动员梅西的足球事业生涯,他曾经带领团队参加过四次世界杯,但是从未获得过冠军,如今卡塔尔世界杯上,他终于圆梦,获得了世界杯冠军,为他的国家带来了荣耀。
Ever since he was a young boy growing up in Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Messi always dreamed of becoming a World Cup champion. Now, he has achieved this.
On Dec 18, Argentina defeated France in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by winning 4-2 in penalties (点球大战) following a 3-3 tie after extra time. Among the seven goals, Messi scored three times.
This victory has helped Argentina win another World Cup after their last win in 1986. Meanwhile, to some extent, it also ended the shadow of Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona over Messi.
For a long time, Messi has been compared with Maradona. With excellent skills and great accomplishments, these two players are both considered the greatest players in their era. Maradona succeeded in helping his team lift the trophy (奖杯) in the World Cup. Yet, Messi hadn’t before.
Messi has won many honors, as a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, a ten-time La Liga champion and a four-time UEFA Champions League winner. While he led the Argentina team to take part in World Cup four times before, his team’s best result was just runner-up, namely the second place in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
Many Argentine fans felt disappointed and even doubted him. However, Messi did not give up, for him, there is no eternal glory in the football world, and adversity (逆境) still exists everywhere. “I’m not a superstar,” Messi said. “I just hope to play better, and better. So please don’t believe that I can perform miracles, instead, believe that I am not afraid of difficulties and adversity.”
Now, all rumors and disappointment are gone. With his perseverance and skills, the Argentina superstar brought World Cup glory to his country again. Winning in the last World Cup in his career also serves as the perfect storybook ending to the 35-year-old legend.
4. How many goals were scored in the final in total?
5. Which of the following is True according to the passage?
A.Messi led the Argentina team to the trophy in the 1986 World Cup. |
B.So far, Messi has led the Argentina team to take part in World Cup for five times. |
C.Messi’s soccer skills are thought to be not so good as Maradona’s. |
D.Messi was trapped in adversity and difficulties and didn’t believe in himself. |
6. Which of the following word best describes Messi?
A.Strong-willed. | B.Lucky. | C.Confident. | D.Generous. |
7. What is the best title for the passage?
A.Argentina Won the World Cup. |
B.Messi and Maradona: Two Soccer Legends. |
C.Messi Brought Glory to Home. |
D.Lionel Messi’s Soccer Career. |