Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days of the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England. But Chinese hurdler(跨栏运动员) Liu Xiang surprised everyone by taking the bronze medal in the men's 60-meter hurdles.

Liu became the first Chinese male athlete to get a world indoor medal in the 18-year history of the championship and was the only Asian medallist this time. 

"Karaoke (卡拉OK)! That's what I'm going to do. I'm going to get a big group of my friends together and sing. I love both Western and Chinese music but especially Michael Jackson," said Liu after clocking 7.52 seconds in the final to take his place on the podium (领奖台).

"Frankly speaking, I didn't think I was in the shape to win a medal," Liu said. "On my arrival here, my aim was just to fight my way into the final. After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six. I knew British hurdler Colin Jackson was going to be here and he's the world record holder indoors and out."

"There was also Cuba's reigning (统治的) Olympic champion Anier Garcia and Allen Johnson, from the United States." It was Johnson, the reigning world outdoor champion, who was successful in 7.47 seconds with Garcia second and Jackson finished back in fifth. 

Now Liu will never underestimate his chances again and is aiming for glory in Paris later this year.

"There is the World Championship outdoors in the summer and I have now got to think that I can get a medal. I can never again think that I can't get a medal," he said. Liu's success here marks his rapid transition into the senior ranks.

"The university gives me a lot of flexibility. My courses are very easy and the teachers are very helpful," said Liu.

They might have to be even more accommodating(乐于助人的) now if Liu starts taking on celebrity status, although an invite to his homecoming karaoke party may help.

The first sentence "Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days…" means "________".

A. Asian athletes can do things at their will in the first two days

B. Asian athletes haven't any achievements in the first two days

C. Asian athletes could match athletes from other continents

D. Asian athletes are tired of competing in the first two days

The underlined sentence means "________".

A. I was not satisfied with my performances

B. winning a medal can't show what I have done

C. I didn't think I was able to win a medal

D. I haven't told anyone about my achievements in the hurdles

Liu ________ the World Championship outdoors in Paris later this year.

A. is busy preparing for

B. has great pressure on

C. is more confident of his ability in

D. pays little attention to

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Liu Xiang was the youngest athlete to take part in the competition in England.

B. Liu Xiang was the first Asian medallist to get a world indoor medal.

C. Liu Xiang is not only a good athlete but a music-lover.

D. Liu Xiang finds it hard to get along with teachers in university.

The Colors of Friendship
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would __31__ ."
Blue interrupted, “You only think about the   32  , but consider the sky and the sea.   33__ the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. Without my peace, you would all be   34  .
Yellow laughed, “ You are all so serious. I bring laughter, fun, and  35   into the world.”
Orange started next to blow her trumpet, “ I am the color of health and strength. I may be  _36  , but I am priceless for I serve the needs of human life. When I fill the sky at sunrise or   _37  , my beauty is so striking that no one gives another  38  to any of you.
Red could stand it  39   and he shouted out, “I am the ruler of all of you. I am the color of danger and bravery. I am willing to   40_  truth. I am also the color of passion and of love.”
Then came Purple and Indigo.
The colors went on boasting(自夸), each convinced of his or her won superiority(优越). Their _41   became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightning thunder. Rain started to pour down   42  . The colors crouched (蜷缩)down   43  , drawing close to one another for comfort.
In the midst of the shout, rain began to speak, “You foolish colors, fight  44   yourselves, each trying to dominate(统治)  45  . Don’t you know that you were each made for a special purpose,   46   and different? Join hands with one  47   and come to me.”
Doing as they were told, the colors   48   and joined hands. They formed a colorful rainbow. From then on, whenever a good  49   washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky. They remember to___50__ one another.

【小题1】
A.stayB.leaveC.go outD.die
【小题2】
A.earthB.moonC.starD.sun
【小题3】
A.That is B.I amC.It isD.This is
【小题4】
A.anythingB.nothingC.somethingD.everything
【小题5】
A.warmthB.sadnessC.depression(抑郁) D.anxiety(焦虑)
【小题6】
A.usualB.normalC.commonD.scarce(稀少)
【小题7】
A.midnightB.noonC.sunsetD.the day
【小题8】
A.giftB.honorC.thoughtD.respect
【小题9】
A.for moreB.any moreC.very muchD.no longer
【小题10】
A.turn toB.fight forC.struggle withD.bend over(弯腰)
【小题11】
A.quarrelB.discussionC.laughterD.talk
【小题12】
A.gentlyB.quietlyC.violentlyD.peacefully
【小题13】
A.with careB.in fear(害怕地)C.by chanceD.on purpose
【小题14】
A.amongB.byC.forD.against
【小题15】
A.othersB.themselvesC.the otherD.the rest
【小题16】
A.equalB.ordinaryC.similarD.unique
【小题17】
A.otherB.the otherC.anotherD.others
【小题18】
A.combinedB.separatedC.unitedD.divided
【小题19】
A.snowB.rainC.windD.fog
【小题20】
A.appreciateB.quarrel withC.ignoreD.praise

The Colors of Friendship

Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would __31__ ."

Blue interrupted, “You only think about the   32  , but consider the sky and the sea.   33__ the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. Without my peace, you would all be   34  .

Yellow laughed, “ You are all so serious. I bring laughter, fun, and  35   into the world.”

Orange started next to blow her trumpet, “ I am the color of health and strength. I may be  _36  , but I am priceless for I serve the needs of human life. When I fill the sky at sunrise or   _37  , my beauty is so striking that no one gives another  38  to any of you.

Red could stand it  39   and he shouted out, “I am the ruler of all of you. I am the color of danger and bravery. I am willing to   40_  truth. I am also the color of passion and of love.”

Then came Purple and Indigo.

The colors went on boasting(自夸), each convinced of his or her won superiority(优越). Their _41   became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightning thunder. Rain started to pour down   42  . The colors crouched (蜷缩)down   43  , drawing close to one another for comfort.

In the midst of the shout, rain began to speak, “You foolish colors, fight  44   yourselves, each trying to dominate(统治)  45  . Don’t you know that you were each made for a special purpose,   46   and different? Join hands with one  47   and come to me.”

Doing as they were told, the colors   48   and joined hands. They formed a colorful rainbow. From then on, whenever a good  49   washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky. They remember to___50__ one another.

1.                A.stay           B.leave           C.go out    D.die

 

2.                A.earth          B.moon          C.star  D.sun

 

3.                A.That is          B.I am            C.It is  D.This is

 

4.                A.anything        B.nothing         C.something D.everything

 

5.                A.warmth         B.sadness         C.depression(抑郁)   D.anxiety(焦虑)

 

6.                A.usual          B.normal         C.common  D.scarce(稀少)

 

7.                A.midnight        B.noon           C.sunset    D.the day

 

8.                A.gift            B.honor          C.thought   D.respect

 

9.                A.for more        B.any more       C.very much D.no longer

 

10.               A.turn to         B.fight for        C.struggle with   D.bend over(弯腰)

 

11.               A.quarrel         B.discussion       C.laughter   D.talk

 

12.               A.gently          B.quietly         C.violently   D.peacefully

 

13.               A.with care       B.in fear(害怕地)   C.by chance D.on purpose

 

14.               A.among         B.by             C.for   D.against

 

15.               A.others         B.themselves      C.the other  D.the rest

 

16.               A.equal          B.ordinary        C.similar D.unique

 

17.               A.other          B.the other       C.another   D.others

 

18.               A.combined       B.separated       C.united D.divided

 

19.               A.snow          B.rain           C.wind  D.fog

 

20.               A.appreciate      B.quarrel with     C.ignore D.praise

 

 

The Colors of Friendship

Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would __31__ ."

  Blue interrupted, “You only think about the   32  , but consider the sky and the sea.   33__ the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. Without my peace, you would all be   34  .

  Yellow laughed, “ You are all so serious. I bring laughter, fun, and  35   into the world.”

  Orange started next to blow her trumpet, “ I am the color of health and strength. I may be  _36  , but I am priceless for I serve the needs of human life. When I fill the sky at sunrise or   _37  , my beauty is so striking that no one gives another  38  to any of you.

  Red could stand it  39   and he shouted out, “I am the ruler of all of you. I am the color of danger and bravery. I am willing to   40_  truth. I am also the color of passion and of love.”

  Then came Purple and Indigo.

  The colors went on boasting(自夸), each convinced of his or her won superiority(优越). Their _41   became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightning thunder. Rain started to pour down   42  . The colors crouched (蜷缩)down   43  , drawing close to one another for comfort.

  In the midst of the shout, rain began to speak, “You foolish colors, fight  44   yourselves, each trying to dominate(统治)  45  . Don’t you know that you were each made for a special purpose,   46   and different? Join hands with one  47   and come to me.”

  Doing as they were told, the colors   48   and joined hands. They formed a colorful rainbow. From then on, whenever a good  49   washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky. They remember to___50__ one another.

31. A. stay                  B. leave                 C. go out            D. die

32. A. earth                 B. moon              C. star              D. sun

33. A. That is               B. I am               C. It is              D. This is

34. A. anything              B. nothing           C. something          D. everything

35. A. warmth              B. sadness             C. depression(抑郁)     D. anxiety(焦虑)

36. A. usual                B. normal                   C. common           D. scarce(稀少)

37. A. midnight              B. noon               C. sunset            D. the day

38. A. gift                  B. honor                  C. thought           D. respect

39. A. for more             B. any more           C. very much          D. no longer

40. A. turn to               B. fight for            C. struggle with                 D. bend over(弯腰)

41. A. quarrel                  B. discussion          C. laughter            D. talk

42. A. gently                B. quietly            C. violently            D. peacefully

43. A. with care             B. in fear(害怕地)      C. by chance          D. on purpose

44. A. among                B. by               C. for               D. against

45. A. others                B. themselves          C. the other          D. the rest

46. A. equal                B. ordinary            C. similar             D. unique

47. A. other                B. the other            C. another            D. others

48. A. combined              B. separated           C. united            D. divided

49. A. snow                 B. rain               C. wind             D. fog

50. A. appreciate             B. quarrel with         C. ignore             D. praise

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