Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days of the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England. But Chinese hurdler(跨栏运动员) Liu Xiang surprised everyone by taking the bronze medal in the men's 60-meter hurdles.
Liu became the first Chinese male athlete to get a world indoor medal in the 18-year history of the championship and was the only Asian medallist this time.
Karaoke (卡拉OK)! That's what I'm going to do. I'm going to get a big group of my friends together and sing. I love both Western and Chinese music but especially Michael Jackson, said Liu after clocking 7.52 seconds in the final to take his place on the podium (领奖台).
Frankly speaking, I didn't think I was in the shape to win a medal, Liu said. On my arrival here, my aim was just to fight my way into the final. After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six. I knew British hurdler Colin Jackson was going to be here and he's the world record holder indoors and out.
There was also Cuba's reigning (统治的) Olympic champion Anier Garcia and Allen Johnson, from the United States. It was Johnson, the reigning world outdoor champion, who was successful in 7.47 seconds with Garcia second and Jackson finished back in fifth.
Now Liu will never underestimate his chances again and is aiming for glory in Paris later this year.
There is the World Championship outdoors in the summer and I have now got to think that I can get a medal. I can never again think that I can't get a medal, he said. Liu's success here marks his rapid transition into the senior ranks.
The university gives me a lot of flexibility. My courses are very easy and the teachers are very helpful, said Liu.
They might have to be even more acmodating(乐于助人的) now if Liu starts taking on celebrity status, although an invite to his homeing karaoke party may help.
【小题1】The first sentence Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days… means . A．Asian athletes can do things at their will in the first two days B．Asian athletes haven't any achievements in the first two days C．Asian athletes could match athletes from other continents D．Asian athletes are tired of peting in the first two days【小题2】The underlined sentence means . A．I was not satisfied with my performances B．winning a medal can't show what I have done C．I didn't think I was able to win a medal D．I haven't told anyone about my achievements in the hurdles【小题3】Liu the World Championship outdoors in Paris later this year. A．is busy preparing for B．has great pressure on C．is more confident of his ability in D．pays little attention to【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Liu Xiang was the youngest athlete to take part in the petition in England. B．Liu Xiang was the first Asian medallist to get a world indoor medal. C．Liu Xiang is not only a good athlete but a music-lover. D．Liu Xiang finds it hard to get along with teachers in university.B
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(答案→)B
解析：
【小题1】句义理解题。这一句的意思和两句间的关系。下一句讲到刘翔获得了一枚铜牌，从but可知两句间是转折关系。因此，该句应指亚洲的运动员在前两天没有取得好成绩。.
【小题2】句义理解题。从下文“After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six.”可知。
【小题3】细节理解题。从倒数第三段和第四段可知。
【小题4】综合判断题。根据短文大意可知C选项是正确的。短文中没有讲到他是最年轻的运动员，因此A选项是错误的；B选项与第二段第一句意思不符；D选项与最后两段意思不符。