Question

David Stern is glad to see Houston Rockets all-star center Yao Ming return, saying it’s important to the NBA, the Rockets and China. “China is an important market for us. People __ 1._____ when Yao’s on court. So we are looking forward to having him back next season.” Stern said.

When asked how it would be different after Yao retires, Stern said, “After he retires, we hope that we can continue to work with him. He may become the Chinese ambassador（大使）because he __2.____ here .”

Yao’s role has already started to change. He became the owner of his home team, the Shanghai Sharks. Stern said, “To be a boss of a team is a hard job, but I believe Yao Ming can __3._____. ” “I think he didn’t have any experience in having a team. He will face lots of difficulties to run a team,” he said. “But I think he is so smart that he can make it.”

 

Answer 1

1.are / get / become very excited

2.is very popular

3.do a good job

【解析】

试题分析： 本文介绍的是大卫眼中的姚明，因为姚明非常受中国球迷的欢迎，又因为NBA非常需要中国的市场，所以他希望姚明在下一个赛季可以返回队伍继续参赛。

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考点：短文填空。