Commonwealth Games gold winner Liam Killeen is one of England’s most successful Mountain Biking stars. Liam recently came third in the opening round of the World Cup Series.

Do you come from a sporty family?

NO, but my family have encouraged me and supported me from the beginning of my career.

Were there any sports you didn’t like playing at school?

I didn’t do much swimming or cricket. My school focused more on rugby and athletics including cross-country running which I really enjoyed.

How does it feel to represent England?

Good, and it’s a responsibility as well as an honor, whether representing England, as in the Commonwealth Games, or Great Britain as I did in the Athens Olympics (2004). I am proud to represent a nation that is generally well regarded by others.

Which other sports stars do you like?

Everyone who has made it to world class competition level has earned respect. I particularly admire Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong.

What are your hopes for the future?

To have this season continue as successfully as it has started and make the podium in the World Cup in Fort William in May, and at the Mountain Bike World Championship on 27^th August this year in New Zealand. In the longer term, to win a medal at the Olympics in Britain and to see more people racing and enjoying mountain biking.

1.The passage is taken from        .

2.Liam Killeen won a gold medal in the        .

3..Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

4.From the passage we can infer that        .

Commonwealth Games gold winner Liam Killeen is one of England’s most successful Mountain Biking stars. Liam recently came third in the opening round of the World Cup Series.
Do you come from a sporty family?
NO, but my family have encouraged me and supported me from the beginning of my career.
Were there any sports you didn’t like playing at school?
I didn’t do much swimming or cricket. My school focused more on rugby and athletics including cross-country running which I really enjoyed.
How does it feel to represent England?
Good, and it’s a responsibility as well as an honor, whether representing England, as in the Commonwealth Games, or Great Britain as I did in the Athens Olympics (2004). I am proud to represent a nation that is generally well regarded by others.
Which other sports stars do you like?
Everyone who has made it to world class competition level has earned respect. I particularly admire Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong.
What are your hopes for the future?
To have this season continue as successfully as it has started and make the podium in the World Cup in Fort William in May, and at the Mountain Bike World Championship on 27^th August this year in New Zealand. In the longer term, to win a medal at the Olympics in Britain and to see more people racing and enjoying mountain biking.
【小题1】The passage is taken from        .

(2013·高考四川卷)—I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.

—________.

A．I really envy you　　　　B．Glad to hear that

C．Sounds great? D．Take it easy

Sometimes I really wonder how I could make friends with a man who has so little ______ with  me.

根据句意或中文填单词

1．We have 1.       （催促，力劝）that systems be put in pace to prevent such accidents.

2．These methods can help to increase sutdents’ m2.         and interest.

3．self –control and patience are two of his 3.       （美德）.

4．School uniform is no longer 4.       （强制性的，必须做的）in many British schools.

5．My new car is better an more5.      （可靠的）than my last one.

6．Disability need not be a  6.            （障碍）to a successful career.

7．We need to show greater 7.       （容忍）towards each other.

8．The accident left him 8.        （瘫痪）from neck down.

9．I really admire his 9.        （流利）, uncomplicated style of writing.

10．These unique plants have10.          （进化）undisturbed for millions of years.