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  阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

  There’s a modern African proverb I like to use when explaining why I feel it is so important to give back to my homeland:“When you take the elevator (lift)up to reach the top, please don’t forget to send the elevator back down, so that someone else can take it to the top. ”

  As a young man, I was given a wonderful opportunity to pursue an education in the United States at Georgetown University. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would lead to a career in the NBA, which has allowed me to send the elevator back down to my people in Africa.

  Africa has been described as a continent that is dying, a continent that is suffering, a continent that needs help.

  It breaks my heart every day to think of all the children growing up in poverty (贫困), and without a sense of hope.

  But there is hope. It’s hard for me to describe my feelings when I think about what NBA players are doing to spread good will to people all over the world, but especially in Africa.

  I’ve waited so long for such a moment -seeing more NBA players participating and devoting their time and energy for the youth of the African continent. There’s nothing that brings more joy to my heart than this.

  The kids that we were working with come from such deep suffering. Some have never even left their village before. To get an opportunity to board a plane and travel to another country to take part in Basketball without Borders, to meet and interact with NBA players and coaches, is like a dream come true. They got to eat wonderful meals. They’re given a uniform and basketball shoes. Some of them are so overwhelmed, they don’t even know what to say.

  Pete Babcock, who was general manager of the Atlanta Hawks when I played for them, told me in all his years around basketball, he has never received as many thank you as he did in Africa. When I hear something like that, I feel such a deep sense of pride, because I know how truly appreciative these kids are for this experience.

(1)

What can we learn about the author?

[  ]

A.

He dreamt of being a NBA player when he was young.

B.

He has made a lot of contributions to his homeland.

C.

He has trained several famous African basketball players.

D.

He wants the African people to remember what he has done for them.

(2)

What the author has expected most is that ________.

[  ]

A.

he will return to his homeland after he is retired

B.

more and more African children get trained in Africa

C.

the African people can survive from poverty by themselves

D.

his NBA fellows are able to do something for the African youth

(3)

What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?

[  ]

A.

All the African kids have never left their hometown.

B.

The author still plays basketball for Atlanta Hawks.

C.

Pete Babcock has been to Africa to help the people there.

D.

All the NBA players and coaches are eager to talk with African kids.

(4)

The underlined word “overwhelmed”in Paragraph 7 means “________”.

[  ]

A.

busy

B.

excited

C.

shocked

D.

confused

Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory.
SAMMY Lee, 91, U.S.
GOLD AND BRONZE, DIVING
I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. My father and I were at a grocery store, and I asked, “What are all the flags doing here?” He said, “We are having the Olympic Games. That’s where they honor the greatest athletes in the world.” I said, “Papa, someday I’m going to be an Olympic champ.”
Walking up the 10-meter platform, I thought to myself, “I’ve waited 16 years for this moment. Am I going to win?” So I prayed to God that I was most deserving of winning the Games.
DAVID BOND, 90, BRITAIN
GOLD, SAILING
During the war, I spent six years in Royal Air Force. I think in general, the 1948 Olympics meant very little to most people. We were too busy after the war to be worried about sport very much anyway.
Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.
Winning gold was quite something. It was nice to stand on the platform with lots of people cheering. We celebrated by going to a big dance.
MICHAEL LAPAGE, 88, BRITAIN
SILVER, ROWING
I started rowing when I was 14. I joined the navy in 1942. In 1945 the war came to an end and I started rowing again.
In 1948 we were still on rations (配给供应): 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.
On the day of the final, we led the Americans at the start, but their stronger staying power took them through to win. There were no ribbons on the medals, so we just showed them round the family.
THOMAS GODWIN, 91, BRITAIN
BRONZE, CYCLING
At 14 I left school and got a job delivering groceries on a bicycle, which excited my interest in cycling. When the war broke out, I volunteered but was held back, so I continued riding.
After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. It was a different world. Money was never, never thought about.
【小题1】 According to the passage, Sammy Lee ___________.

A.was 28 when he attended the 1948 Olympics
B.never thought he could win medals in diving
C.found that he has a talent for sports at age 12
D.prepared for the 1948 Olympics for 16 years
【小题2】 Michael Lapage blamed his team’s loss of the gold medal on their ___________.
A.weak willB.poor skill
C.poor nutritionD.hurried preparation
【小题3】 What did David Bond and Thomas Godwin have in common?
A.They both took part in a team event.
B.A lot of money was awarded to them.
C.The 1948 Olympics meant little to them.
D.They both served in the army during World War II.
【小题4】What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Long-lived medalistsB.The 1948 Olympics
C.Famous athletesD.Great in 1948

Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory.

SAMMY Lee, 91, U.S.

GOLD AND BRONZE, DIVING

I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. My father and I were at a grocery store, and I asked, “What are all the flags doing here?” He said, “We are having the Olympic Games. That’s where they honor the greatest athletes in the world.” I said, “Papa, someday I’m going to be an Olympic champ.”

Walking up the 10-meter platform, I thought to myself, “I’ve waited 16 years for this moment. Am I going to win?” So I prayed to God that I was most deserving of winning the Games.

DAVID BOND, 90, BRITAIN

GOLD, SAILING

During the war, I spent six years in Royal Air Force. I think in general, the 1948 Olympics meant very little to most people. We were too busy after the war to be worried about sport very much anyway.

Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.

Winning gold was quite something. It was nice to stand on the platform with lots of people cheering. We celebrated by going to a big dance.

MICHAEL LAPAGE, 88, BRITAIN

SILVER, ROWING

I started rowing when I was 14. I joined the navy in 1942. In 1945 the war came to an end and I started rowing again.

In 1948 we were still on rations (配给供应): 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.

On the day of the final, we led the Americans at the start, but their stronger staying power took them through to win. There were no ribbons on the medals, so we just showed them round the family.

THOMAS GODWIN, 91, BRITAIN

BRONZE, CYCLING

At 14 I left school and got a job delivering groceries on a bicycle, which excited my interest in cycling. When the war broke out, I volunteered but was held back, so I continued riding.

After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. It was a different world. Money was never, never thought about.

1. According to the passage, Sammy Lee ___________.

A.was 28 when he attended the 1948 Olympics

B.never thought he could win medals in diving

C.found that he has a talent for sports at age 12

D.prepared for the 1948 Olympics for 16 years

2. Michael Lapage blamed his team’s loss of the gold medal on their ___________.

A.weak will                              B.poor skill

C.poor nutrition                          D.hurried preparation

3. What did David Bond and Thomas Godwin have in common?

A.They both took part in a team event.

B.A lot of money was awarded to them.

C.The 1948 Olympics meant little to them.

D.They both served in the army during World War II.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A.Long-lived medalists                     B.The 1948 Olympics

C.Famous athletes                        D.Great in 1948

 

Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory.
SAMMY Lee, 91, U.S.
GOLD AND BRONZE, DIVING
I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. My father and I were at a grocery store, and I asked, “What are all the flags doing here?” He said, “We are having the Olympic Games. That’s where they honor the greatest athletes in the world.” I said, “Papa, someday I’m going to be an Olympic champ.”
Walking up the 10-meter platform, I thought to myself, “I’ve waited 16 years for this moment. Am I going to win?” So I prayed to God that I was most deserving of winning the Games.
DAVID BOND, 90, BRITAIN
GOLD, SAILING
During the war, I spent six years in Royal Air Force. I think in general, the 1948 Olympics meant very little to most people. We were too busy after the war to be worried about sport very much anyway.
Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.
Winning gold was quite something. It was nice to stand on the platform with lots of people cheering. We celebrated by going to a big dance.
MICHAEL LAPAGE, 88, BRITAIN
SILVER, ROWING
I started rowing when I was 14. I joined the navy in 1942. In 1945 the war came to an end and I started rowing again.
In 1948 we were still on rations (配给供应): 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.
On the day of the final, we led the Americans at the start, but their stronger staying power took them through to win. There were no ribbons on the medals, so we just showed them round the family.
THOMAS GODWIN, 91, BRITAIN
BRONZE, CYCLING
At 14 I left school and got a job delivering groceries on a bicycle, which excited my interest in cycling. When the war broke out, I volunteered but was held back, so I continued riding.
After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. It was a different world. Money was never, never thought about

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, Sammy Lee ___________

    1. A.
      was 28 when he attended the 1948 Olympics
    2. B.
      never thought he could win medals in diving
    3. C.
      found that he has a talent for sports at age 12
    4. D.
      prepared for the 1948 Olympics for 16 years
  2. 2.

    Michael Lapage blamed his team’s loss of the gold medal on their ___________

    1. A.
      weak will
    2. B.
      poor skill
    3. C.
      poor nutrition
    4. D.
      hurried preparation
  3. 3.

    What did David Bond and Thomas Godwin have in common?

    1. A.
      They both took part in a team event
    2. B.
      A lot of money was awarded to them
    3. C.
      The 1948 Olympics meant little to them
    4. D.
      They both served in the army during World War II
  4. 4.

    What would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Long-lived medalists
    2. B.
      The 1948 Olympics
    3. C.
      Famous athletes
    4. D.
      Great in 1948

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