Question

Ben Olsen had great careers as professional players. His story tells a lot about the past, present and future of professional soccer in America.

Ben Olsen was an important part of D.C. United's early success. He was the top new player, or rookie of the year, in 1998. His young professional career reached a high point the next season. D.C. United won the M.L.S. Cup, the league championship（锦标赛）, on the strength（力量） of a Most Valuable Player performance by Olsen. He scored one of two goals for his team in the win against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Ben Olsen looks back on his score in that championship as his most memorable. "I'd lost a lot of championships before that year, so that was a special game." said Ben Olsen.

Like many top American soccer players, Olsen played overseas. He joined the club Nottingham Forest in Britain. He says different leagues have different styles of play. "Some teams are very fast and athletic. Some teams are a little bit more low pressure on the ball and more skillful players. England has always been known to be a fast and physical league."

Olsen was also a part of the United States World Cup team of 2006. He says playing for his country was something he will never forget. 

Ben Olsen has had five operations for severe ankle（脚踝） injuries. Still, he had one of his best years in 2007. He scored seven goals including a "hat trick"-- three in one game.

Ben Olsen celebrates his third goal in one game against the New York Red Bull in June of 2007

He was recognized for his outstanding play with an M.L.S. Best Eleven award. He accepted the award in a wheelchair after a minor operation became major ankle surgery（外科手术）. Ben Olsen retired after the 2009 season. Today he is an assistant coach with D.C. United.

1.When did Ben Olsen begin to win championship?

A． In 1998          B．Next season        C．In 1999           D．In 2006

2.What does the underlined word ‘rookie’ mean in this sentence?

A．Success           B．New player        C．professional career  D．championship

3.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．Ben Olsen has a deep love for his country

B．Ben Olsen scored three goals in 1999

C．Top American soccer players never played oversea

D．He scored ten goals in 2007

4.What do you think is the best title for the passage?

A. Ben Olsen—the best soccer player

B. Ben Olsen’s professional career

C. Ben Olsen and D.C. United

D. An introduction to Ben Olsen

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.C 

2.B 

3.A 

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：文章主要介绍了Ben Olsen的职业生涯的成就，他的伤病和他对祖国的爱。

1.细节题：从第二段的句子：He was the top new player, or rookie of the year, in 1998. His young professional career reached a high point the next season.可知Ben Olsen 是在1999年获得第一个冠军的。选C 

2.猜词题：从前面的单词the top new player,可知rookie是新队员的意思。选B 

3.推理题：从第四段的句子：He says playing for his country was something he will never forget. 可知Ben Olsen对自己的国家有很深的爱。选A。

4.主旨题：文章主要介绍了Ben Olsen的职业生涯的成就，他的伤病和他对祖国的爱，所以选D

考点：考查人物传记类短文

点评：本文是一篇人物传记类短文，记叙了Ben Olsen所作出的贡献。文章不难，但题目要我们理解有些重点的句子。集中考查了句意理解题和细节题，要求考生有较强的细节理解能力。做题时也可以结合自己的生活常识和经验，再通过逻辑推理和判断。