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| Naim, from Turkey(土耳其), is a great Olympic weightlifting hero. He was the first weightlifter to win a gold medal in three Olympic Games. In 1996, when he won his third gold medal, he lifted a total of 335 kilograms and set a world record. |
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| Patty is the world’s top aerobatic(特技) flyer in the USA. She entered her first flying competition in 1984. She became the first woman to win the title of US National Aerobatic Champion in 1991. And she did the same again in 1992 and 1993. |
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| Ahmed is an Egypt’s champion. He is one of the best tennis players in the world today. In 1992 he entered the world rankings(排名). Four years later, he became an international sports superstar. Millions of people were amazed by his speed and skill. |
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| Lai-Shan, Hong Kong’s greatest sports hero, started windsurfing at the age of 15. She competed in the Olympics in Barcelona in 1992, but came in eleventh place. When she competed a second time in the Olympics, in 1996, she won a gold medal. |
1.Ahmed was famous for __________.
A. windsurfing B. weightlifting C. flying D. playing tennis
2.Patty was a champion in_________.
A. the USA B. Turkey C. China D. Egypt
3.Both Lai-Shan and Naim succeed at the Olympics _________.
A. In 1988 B. In 1992 C. In 1996 D. In 2000
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Meiyu, born in 1991, is from Turkey(土耳其). She is the youngest child of her family. After high school, many people learned English or Japanese, but Meiyu decided to learn Chinese in university. She learned Chinese for four years in Ankara University in Turkey, and got her name Meiyu there.
Meiyu fell in love with Chinese after going to university. She became more interested after she knew more about Chinese history. In the beginning many people did not understand her decision. But they all said Meiyu had made a right choice when she graduated from university in 2013. Since then, more Chinese have been visiting Turkey. The trade between the two countries also requires Chinese-speaking people. “Speaking Chinese means more job opportunities.” said Meiyu.
Now Meiyu has been in Wuhan, China for about two years. Besides going on studying Chinese, she shows great interest in Chinese kung fu as well, so she spends her free time on kung fu training with her coaches. Not only can kung fu help improve her health, but she is also fascinated by the history and culture behind it. Meiyu said, “The more I know about China, the luckier I feel to have been here. But the truth is that fun and pain go together in the process of learning.”
Meiyu will graduate in June this year. Her friends want her to stay in China, but her parents hope she can come back home. Meiyu thinks it is difficult to decide. “Even if I go back to Turkey, I will choose Chinese language education as my job,” said Meiyu.
1.Where did Meiyu learn Chinese for four years?
A.In China. B.In Turkey. C.In India. D.In Australia.
2.What’s probably the meaning of the word “opportunities” in this passage?
A.观点 B.顺序 C.机会 D.组织
3.Why does Meiyu spend her free time on kung fu training with her coaches?
A.Because she is interested in kung fu.
B.Because she has to learn kung fu to graduate.
C.Because she wants to teach kung fu in Turkey.
D.Because she wants to take part in kung fu competitions.
4.Who wants Meiyu to come back home after her graduation in June?
A.Her parents. B.Her friends.
C.Her relatives. D.Her classmates.
5.What can you learn from the passage?
A.Meiyu lost courage when she was in Wuhan.
B.Chinese culture has greatly influenced Meiyu.
C.It’s easy for Meiyu to choose whether to stay in China or not.
D.Many people didn’t accept Meiyu’s decision on education in 2013.
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— How delicious the great turkey sandwich is!
— Yes. It would taste _________ with more relish.
A. worse B. worst C. better D. best
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— How delicious the great turkey sandwich is!
— Yes. It would taste _________ with more relish.
A. worse B. worst C. better D. best
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Mascots(吉祥物) for the Olympic Games
阅读表格内容，选择最佳答案。
1.From the form(表格), we know the Olympic Games is held every ______ years．
A．2 B．3 C．4
2.The mascot for the _______ Olympic Games was the first Olympic mascot in Olympic history．
A．20th B．26th C． 30th
3.From the form, we know the ______ Olympic Games had the most mascots．
A．1984 Los Angeles B．2000 Sydney C．2008 Beijing
4._______ held both the 23rd and the 26th Olympic Games．
A．Germany B．America C．Australia
5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A．Atlanta held the Olympic Games in 1996．
B．Sydney is one of the cities in Australia．
C．London Olympic Games had three mascots．
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The traditional baths of Turkey（土耳其）
Hamams，or bath houses，are a traditional part of Turkish culture．They represent an important piece of Turkey's long history and serve as a window into the past．However，these bath houses are quickly _____ because of the changing habits of the Turkish people．
Hamams hold a strong place in the history of Turkey and many data back hundreds of years．Traditionally，all kinds of people went to hamams because Islam has strict laws for cleanliness．Believers must wash themselves _____，especially before their daily prayers（祷告）．As most people in Turkey didn't have running water in their homes，the Hamam was the perfect place to get clean，relax，and catch up with friends．
Today，however，the tradition of going to the hamam is dying out for many young people．Now almost everyone has running water in their bathrooms，so they prefer to bathe at home．_____，Turkish people are not going to hamams as often as they used to．These days，instead of relying on locals，many hamams are trying to attract foreign tourists．
A typical _____ at a hamam can last well over an hour．Visitors will be welcomed into entrance hall．There they will be able to relax with friends and chat over a cup of tea．They will also be able to change into the Turkish towel，which wraps around the waist like a skirt．When ready，visitors will head into the hot room．There they will lie on the hot floor and be scrubbed clean and massaged by one of the in﹣house masseurs or masseuses．Men and women always bathe separately（分开地），but their experiences are very_____．
Although many hamams are in danger of closing，they will always remain a part of Turkish culture．An experience in one of Istanbul's famous bath houses should not be _____ on any visit to Turkey．It will certainly leave you refreshed，relaxed，and squeaky clean for your next adventure．
1.A.developing B.disappearing C.setting up D.falling down
2.A.together B.again C.regularly D.immediately
3.A.In brief B.What's more C.For the time being D.As a result
4.A.process B.program C.case D.essential
5.A.familiar B.similar C.dramatic D.essential
6.A.missed B.gained C.shared D.described．
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A: Today is 8th, August, 2007. There is one year from the open of the 2008 Olympic Games.
B: Oh, so the Beijing Olympic Games will be held ____ 8th, August, 2008.
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The 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and Zhangjiakou in 2022, from February 4th to 20th.
A.is held B.will be held C.was held D.holds
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— ______ is it from Olympic Center to your school?
— It
’s about 10 minutes’ walk.
A. How much B. How long C. How far D. How often
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—______ is it from Olympic Center to your school?
— It’s about 10 minutes’ walk.
A. How much B. How long C. How far D. How often
’s about 10 minutes’ walk.