Ⅰ.阅读理解
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, born on December 27, 1986, is a Jamaican track and field sprinter who competes in the 60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres.
Not so long ago, most people didn't know who Shelly-Ann was going to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication that she was just another teenager without much of a future. However, one person wanted to change this. Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly-Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of greatness. He decided to train Shelly-Ann strictly. Their cooperation quickly produced results. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Shelly-Ann beat Jamaica's unchallenged queen of the sprint. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, her achievements on the track since 2008 helped to elevate Jamaican athletics on the international scene.
Shelly-Ann is a little woman with a big smile. She has the mental toughness that did not come about by chance. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaica's toughest communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a one-room apartment, sleeping four in a bed with her mother and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, is a really violent and overpopulated place. Sometimes her family didn't have enough to eat. Her mother Maxime, one of a family of fourteen, had been an athlete herself as a young girl but had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime's early entry into the adult world gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would get rid of poverty. Therefore, one of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track and she was ready to sacrifice everything.
When talking about her achievements and legacy, this incredible woman responded that her secret is just staying humble, just knowing who you are as a person and as an athlete and just continuing to work hard. “I don't pay much attention to where I fall in history. When I decide to leave the sport, I want to leave it better than I saw it. I want to make sure that other young athletes can see that you need to work hard, you need to stay humble, you need to stay focused, and the sky is the limit,” Shelly-Ann said.
1.When Stephen Francis first met Shelly-Ann at the track meet, .
A.he had already heard of her
B.he saw great potential in her
C.she had beaten the famous sprinter
D.she was admired by her schoolmates
2.Why did Maxime decide to take Shelly-Ann to the track?
A.Because she was interested in sprinting herself.
B.Because she was a successful athlete previously.
C.Because she wanted her children out of poverty.
D.Because she wanted her daughter to be a world champion.
3.What can we learn about Shelly-Ann from the last paragraph?
A.She is satisfied with her achievements in sprinting.
B.She hopes to set a good example to younger athletes.
C.She decides to retire after she reaches her full potential.
D.She determines to make sprinting the most popular sport in Jamaica.
4.Which of the following words can best describe Shelly-Ann?
A.Warm-hearted and generous.
B.Sympathetic and patient.
C.Creative and friendly.
D.Ambitious and determined.
Ⅰ. 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了牙买加著名女飞人Shelly-Ann的成长故事,从不被人看好到成为奥运冠军,再到最后成为世界上跑得最快的女性,她的经历告诉我们:要想成功必须要经过艰苦的努力。
1.B 细节理解题。由第二段中的Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly-Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of greatness.可知,Stephen Francis在田径运动会上看到当时18岁的Shelly-Ann时,确信他已经看到了伟大的开始,即他在她身上看到很大的潜力。故选B项。
2.C 细节理解题。由第三段最后两句可知,早早迈入成年人世界的Maxime下决心要确保她的孩子摆脱贫困,她带Shelly-Ann去跑道上,并做好了牺牲一切的准备。因此,她决定带Shelly-Ann去跑道上是为了帮助孩子们摆脱贫困。故选C项。A项“因为她自己对短跑感兴趣”,根据第三段倒数第三句可知Maxime曾经是一名运动员,但没有提到她对短跑感兴趣;B项“因为她以前是一名成功的运动员”,文中未提到;D项“因为她想让她的女儿成为世界冠军”,文中未提到。
3.B 推理判断题。在最后一段中Shelly-Ann说:“我不太关注我在历史上的落脚点,当我决定终止从事这项运动时,我想使它比我看到的要好。我想确保其他年轻运动员能够看到,你要努力工作,你要保持谦虚,你要保持专注,那么你可以到达任何极限。”由此可见,Shelly-Ann希望为年轻运动员树立榜样。故选B项。A项“她对自己在短跑中取得的成就感到满意”;C项“她决定在充分发挥自己的潜力后退休”;D项“她决定使短跑成为牙买加最受欢迎的运动”,A、C、D三项均不能从最后一段中得出。
4.D 推理判断题。由文章内容可知,Shelly-Ann成为世界上跑得最快的女人,这一过程绝非一帆风顺,毫不费力。她出身于贫困的社区,条件艰苦,但她依旧想成为世界上跑得最快的女人,说明她很有志向(ambitious),她也有坚韧的精神来实现抱负,说明她也有决心(determined)。故选D项。A项“热心的和慷慨的”,B项中的“有同情心的”,C项“有创造力的和友好的”均不符合文章对Shelly-Ann的描述。
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, born on December 27, 1986, is a Jamaican track and field sprinter who competes in the 60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres.
Not so long ago, most people didn't know who Shelly-Ann was going to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication that she was just another teenager without much of a future. However, one person wanted to change this. Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly-Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of greatness. He decided to train Shelly-Ann strictly. Their cooperation quickly produced results. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Shelly-Ann beat Jamaica's unchallenged queen of the sprint. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, her achievements on the track since 2008 helped to elevate Jamaican athletics on the international scene.
Shelly-Ann is a little woman with a big smile. She has the mental toughness that did not come about by chance. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaica's toughest communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a one-room apartment, sleeping four in a bed with her mother and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, is a really violent and overpopulated place. Sometimes her family didn't have enough to eat. Her mother Maxime, one of a family of fourteen, had been an athlete herself as a young girl but had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime's early entry into the adult world gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would get rid of poverty. Therefore, one of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track and she was ready to sacrifice everything.
When talking about her achievements and legacy, this incredible woman responded that her secret is just staying humble, just knowing who you are as a person and as an athlete and just continuing to work hard. “I don't pay much attention to where I fall in history. When I decide to leave the sport, I want to leave it better than I saw it. I want to make sure that other young athletes can see that you need to work hard, you need to stay humble, you need to stay focused, and the sky is the limit,” Shelly-Ann said.
1.When Stephen Francis first met Shelly-Ann at the track meet, .
A.he had already heard of her
B.he saw great potential in her
C.she had beaten the famous sprinter
D.she was admired by her schoolmates
2.Why did Maxime decide to take Shelly-Ann to the track?
A.Because she was interested in sprinting herself.
B.Because she was a successful athlete previously.
C.Because she wanted her children out of poverty.
D.Because she wanted her daughter to be a world champion.
3.What can we learn about Shelly-Ann from the last paragraph?
A.She is satisfied with her achievements in sprinting.
B.She hopes to set a good example to younger athletes.
C.She decides to retire after she reaches her full potential.
D.She determines to make sprinting the most popular sport in Jamaica.
4.Which of the following words can best describe Shelly-Ann?
A.Warm-hearted and generous.
B.Sympathetic and patient.
C.Creative and friendly.
D.Ambitious and determined.
Ⅰ. 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了牙买加著名女飞人Shelly-Ann的成长故事,从不被人看好到成为奥运冠军,再到最后成为世界上跑得最快的女性,她的经历告诉我们:要想成功必须要经过艰苦的努力。
1.B 细节理解题。由第二段中的Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly-Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of greatness.可知,Stephen Francis在田径运动会上看到当时18岁的Shelly-Ann时,确信他已经看到了伟大的开始,即他在她身上看到很大的潜力。故选B项。
2.C 细节理解题。由第三段最后两句可知,早早迈入成年人世界的Maxime下决心要确保她的孩子摆脱贫困,她带Shelly-Ann去跑道上,并做好了牺牲一切的准备。因此,她决定带Shelly-Ann去跑道上是为了帮助孩子们摆脱贫困。故选C项。A项“因为她自己对短跑感兴趣”,根据第三段倒数第三句可知Maxime曾经是一名运动员,但没有提到她对短跑感兴趣;B项“因为她以前是一名成功的运动员”,文中未提到;D项“因为她想让她的女儿成为世界冠军”,文中未提到。
3.B 推理判断题。在最后一段中Shelly-Ann说:“我不太关注我在历史上的落脚点,当我决定终止从事这项运动时,我想使它比我看到的要好。我想确保其他年轻运动员能够看到,你要努力工作,你要保持谦虚,你要保持专注,那么你可以到达任何极限。”由此可见,Shelly-Ann希望为年轻运动员树立榜样。故选B项。A项“她对自己在短跑中取得的成就感到满意”;C项“她决定在充分发挥自己的潜力后退休”;D项“她决定使短跑成为牙买加最受欢迎的运动”,A、C、D三项均不能从最后一段中得出。
4.D 推理判断题。由文章内容可知,Shelly-Ann成为世界上跑得最快的女人,这一过程绝非一帆风顺,毫不费力。她出身于贫困的社区,条件艰苦,但她依旧想成为世界上跑得最快的女人,说明她很有志向(ambitious),她也有坚韧的精神来实现抱负,说明她也有决心(determined)。故选D项。A项“热心的和慷慨的”,B项中的“有同情心的”,C项“有创造力的和友好的”均不符合文章对Shelly-Ann的描述。
