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  After winning a big game, athletes are often asked how they attained that success.Most say their achievement is the result of gruelling hard work and intense practice.Usually athletes say how hard it is to win the big games.At the opposite end of the spectrum, however, is the fact that losing the big game, or, in my case, all the games, can be even tougher.

  From the spectators’ point of view, last year’s basketball season for my high school team was nothing short of an embarrassment.And while 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of, that season had a bigger impact on me than any other, and probably more than any season since.

  As a team captain, I knew it probably wouldn’t be the easiest year, but did I ever think we would lose every game? Of course not.Since six of our top players had graduated, it was clear that we were a young team who would struggle.The struggle began earlier than expected, though, as our team’s starting center was suspended for the season, and two key members decided to quit after two weeks.At some point, quitting probably passed through every player’s mind, but, in the end, we all stuck it out, vowing to work even harder.

  Then there came a time when even our own coach had given up on us.Personally, I felt like it was no longer worth giving my all.I thought, if even the coach doesn’t believe in us, why should I? But just as my hope began to fade, a teammate called a meeting.He said,“Nobody thinks we’re going to win, and heck, we may not, but, as teammates and friends, we owe it to each other to give it our all every game.

  Sure, it was a little cliche(陳舊的), but it was that moment that taught me how to be a leader.It hit me then that I may have been a captain, but I, like others in my position, certainly didn’t deserve the role.As a leader you can never quit on the team who looks up to you.It is one thing to be named captain and feel great and go through the motions, but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone works to their potential all the time.

  I am sure it is great to go through high school without losing and bringing home awards.But in all honesty, I relish the fact that my team lost every game last year.It may not help me to become a better basketball player, but it already has made me a better leader, and person.

(1)

What was the biggest problem with the author’s team last season?

[  ]

A.

Several key members were unable to play the games.

B.

Their coach no longer wanted to instruct them.

C.

There were no actual leaders on the team.

D.

Most of players lost hope and wanted to quit.

(2)

In the text, the author seems to suggest that a good leader should _________.

[  ]

A.

be confident about himself

B.

make sure everyone goes all out

C.

work hard to win the games

D.

feel great about his team

(3)

By saying “we owe it to each other to give it our all every game.”(Paragraph 4)the teammate means that all of them should _________.

[  ]

A.

be responsible for the losses

B.

try their best on the court

C.

feel thankful for what they’ve done

D.

get together to win every game

(4)

What is the main idea the author aims to express in the text?

[  ]

A.

Success is the result of hard work.

B.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C.

One can learn something from the failure.

D.

A real leader should never give up.

答案:1.D;2.B;3.B;4.C;
解析:

(1)

推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段中的內(nèi)容可推斷作者所在球隊(duì)在上個(gè)賽季遇到的最大問題是大多數(shù)隊(duì)員喪失了希望,想要放棄。第四段的開頭部分?jǐn)⑹龅氖巧踔两叹氃谝欢螘r(shí)間也放棄了這個(gè)球隊(duì),而不是說教練不再想指導(dǎo)他們,所以B項(xiàng)不對(duì)。

(2)

細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段后半部分的內(nèi)容可知作者建議好的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)應(yīng)該讓每個(gè)人充分發(fā)揮潛能,全力以赴。

(3)

推理判斷題。本句前半部分提到?jīng)]有人認(rèn)為他們會(huì)贏,再結(jié)合本句中的轉(zhuǎn)折詞but可推斷隊(duì)友的意思是他們?cè)谫悎錾弦M最大努力。

(4)

主旨大意題。通讀全文,尤其是最后一段可判斷此項(xiàng)正確。


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  To extinguish(熄)different kinds of fires, several types of fire extinguishers(滅火器)have been invented.They must be ready for immediate use when fire breaks out.Most portable(手提式的)kinds operate for less than a minute, so they are useful only on small fires.The law requires ships, trains, buses and planes to carry extinguishers.

  Since fuel, oxygen(氧氣)and heat must be present for fire to exist, one or more of these things must be removed or reduced to extinguish a fire.If the heat is reduced by cooling the material below a certain temperature, the fire goes out.Water is the best cooling material because it is low in cost and easy to get.

  Another method of extinguishing fire is by cutting off the oxygen.This is usually done by covering the fire with sand, steam or some other things.A blanket(毯子)may be used to cover a small fire.

  A third method is called separation, which includes removing the fuel, or material easy to burn, from a fire, so that it can find no fuel.

  The method that is used to put out a fire depends on the type of fire.Fires have been divided into three classes.Fires in wood, paper, cloth and the like are called C1ass A fires.These materials usually help keep the fire on.Such fires can be stopped most easily by cooling with water.

(1)

If a fire breaks out on a bus, which of the following should be ready there for you to use?

[  ]

A.

Sand

B.

Water

C.

A blanket

D.

An extinguisher

(2)

To cover a small piece of burning wood with a basin(盆)in order to stop the fire is aft example of ________

[  ]

A.

separating the fire

B.

reducing the heat

C.

removing the fuel

D.

cutting off the oxygen

(3)

In choosing how to put out a fire, we should first be clear about ________

[  ]

A.

when it breaks out

B.

how it comes about

C.

what kind it is

D.

where it takes place

(4)

What would the writer probably discuss in the next paragraph?

[  ]

A.

Another class of fire.

B.

Another type of extinguishers.

C.

How fires break out.

D.

How fires can be prevented.

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