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【题目】The Rugby (英式橄榄球) World Cup is currently being held in New Zealand. The tournament, due to finish on October 23, is living up to the famous English saying, “Rugby is a thug's (暴徒) game played by gentlemen. ”

The games are physically aggressive; the tackles (冲撞) on the pitch are brutal; but the end of each match is a civilized affair. Players shake hands and applaud each other. Of course, the other side to this saying is: "Football is a gentleman's game played by thugs. " Indeed, unlike soccer players, rugby players don't often question the referee's (裁判员) decisions or pretend to be injured when they are not.

“Football could learn a lot from rugby," said Brian Moore, a former England rugby player "The wonderful spirit of rugby is: there is a gentlemanly code to it. You play hard on the pitch, but you always respect your opponent..

Rugby is mainly played in Europe. Australia, New Zealand and parts of Africa. "It is more enjoyable to play than soccer because you are always involved in the game," said Peter, a Welsh rugby coach. "Rugby is also a far superior test of strength, stamina (耐力) and determination. "

Most professional rugby players are large, strong and weigh over 90 kilograms. People who play the sport need to be tough and be prepared to get hurt. Black eyes, broken bones, lost teeth and being knocked unconscious—all these are common injuries. Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is blind in one eye thanks to a rugby accident at school.

In England, children begin playing the game at school at the age of 8. When they enter high school, many begin to play full contact rugby. Children are taught to play for around one hour a week during their PE lessons. Most schools have a rugby team. Children who play for the school team are usually the sportiest kids, and are seen as brave and athletic.

【1】 What can be concluded from the first three paragraphs?

A. Football players are not real gentlemen.

B. There is a better spirit in playing rugby than football.

C. Football players are not as athletic as rugby players.

D. Brian Moore thinks that rules should be stricter in football.

【2】 According to the passage, Peter thinks ______.

A. rugby players pretend to be injured when they are not

B. rugby is not very popular in America and Asia

C. rugby makes people enjoy sports better than soccer

D. rugby needs players' strong will rather than strength

【3】The example of Gordon Brown is mentioned in order to .

A. prove that playing rugby can earn people fame

B. explain why Gordon Brown is blind in one eye

C. support the point that rugby players often get hurt

D. warn teenagers against playing rugby at school

【4】What can we infer from the passage?

A. Teenagers will lose interest in football.

B. English children have a talent for rugby.

C. Playing rugby doesn't involve skills.

D. Rugby is not suitable for everyone.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】C

【4】D

【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了英式橄榄球，并且将它与足球进行了对比。英式橄榄球是暴徒们的绅士运动，玩这项运动的人身体一定要强壮才行呢。

【1】归纳总结题。前三段都在介绍英式橄榄球并且将其与足球比较，人们认为橄榄球是暴徒们的绅士运动，而足球是绅士的暴徒运动。并且说足球应该学习橄榄球。故选B

【2】细节题。第四段第二句"It is more enjoyable to play than soccer because you are always involved in the game玩英式橄榄球比完足球更有趣，因为你总是被卷入游戏之中的。故选C

【3】细节题。倒数第二段最后一句Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is blind in one eye thanks to a rugby accident at school.前英国首相戈登布朗在 学校的一场橄榄球赛中瞎了一只眼睛。所以是来支持橄榄球运动会使人受伤。故选C

【4】细节题。倒数第二段第二句 People who play the sport need to be tough and be prepared to get hurt. 玩这项运动的人们要强壮并且要做好受伤的准备。从这里可以得出橄榄球这项运动不适合所有人，故选D