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【题目】 Ning Zetao is one of the most popular sports stars in China, of even around the world. He did a good job in the 16th FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia, 2015.

Ning Zetao was born on March 6th, 1993 in Zhengzhou. He is the only child in his family. Ning Zetao started swimming at the age of 8. His parents took him to a swimming school to help him improve his physical health. Guo Hongyan, a coach found Ning’s talent in swimming. At the age of 11, Ning Zetao became a member of Henan swimming team. At the age of 14, Ning Zetao joined the PLA Navy’ s（中国海军）swimming team.

In October 2009, sixteen-year-old Ning took part in his first national game in Shandong. On October 26, 2013, Ning won a gold medal in the 50-meter butterfly. On August 6th, 2015, in the 100-meter freestyle competition in Kazan, Ning gave his best performance and won the gold medal. It is a great achievement in Chinese swimming and Ning is the first Asian swimmer to win a medal in this event of FINA World Championships.

Now Ning Zetao is a famous name to the Chinese swimming fans. And his Weibo followers are becoming more and more.

【1】Why did Ning’ s parents take him to the swimming school?

A.They wanted him to win.

B.They wanted him to join the army.

C.They wanted to help him improve his physical health.

D.They wanted him to become a swimming star.

【2】Who found Ning Zetao’ s talent in swimming?

A.Ning’ s mother.B.Ning’ s father.

C.Guo Hongyan.D.We don’ t know

【3】Ning Zetao took part in his first national game .

A.at the are of 8B.at the age of 16

C.at the age of 20D.in 2013

【4】What did Ning Zetao take part in at the age of 22?

A.The 50-meter butterfly competition.

B.The 50-meter freestyle competition.

C.The 16th FINA World Championships.

D.The national swimming competition.

【5】According to the passage, which one is TRUE?

A.Ning Zetao is a famous swimming star now.

B.Ning Zetao became a member of Shandong swimming team in 2004.

C.Ning Zetao’ s parents found his talent in swimming.

D.Many Asian swimmers won the gold medel in FINA World Championships.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】C

【3】B

【4】C

【5】A

【解析】

宁泽涛作为中国最有名的运动员之一，享誉全世界，在2015年俄罗斯第16届FINA喀山国际泳联世界锦标赛中取得好成绩。文章介绍宁泽涛如何开始游泳，并且不断取得好成绩，现在他是中国著名游泳运动员，微博粉丝也越来越多。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二段中的His parents took him to a swimming school to help him improve his physical health.可知他的父母带他去泳池是为了提高身体素质。故选C。

【2】细节理解题。根据第二段中的Guo Hongyan, a cuach found Ning’s talent in swimming.可知是郭红岩发现了他的才能。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据第三段首句In October 2009, sixteen-year-old Ning took part in his first national game in Shandong.可知2009年10月参加第一次国际赛事。根据“Ning Zetao was born on March 6th, 1993 in Zhengzhou.”可知宁泽涛1993年出生，因此第一次参加国际赛事的时候宁泽涛16岁。故选B。

【4】推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可知宁泽涛在2009年是16岁，22岁时，时间应该是2015年。根据文章第三段末句中出现的FINA World Championships可知答案选C。

【5】推理判断题。根据At the age of 11, Ning Zetao became a member of Henan swimming team.可知宁泽涛2004年时加入河南游泳队，故B选项错误。文中并未提及宁泽涛的父母对他有用的天赋很自豪，故C选项错误。根据Ning is the first Asian swimmer to win a medal in this event of FINA World Championships.可知宁泽涛是第一个亚洲胜出的人，故D选项错误。根据文章第四段首句Now Ning Zetao is a famous name to the Chinese swimming fans.可知答案选A。