Question

This year, who “entertained us, challenged us and changed our world”? Absolutely(毫无疑问地), Jeremy Lin, an Asian-American NBA rising star, is one of those people. On April 18, TIME Magazine named him one of 2012’s Most Influential People in the World.

Lin, 23, is not just a good basketball player, but also a graduate of Harvard University, one of the best universities in the world.

“Lin has broken the idea that one can’t be a world-class athlete on the court and an excellent student off the court at the same time.” US Education Secretary Arne Duncan wrote in the TIME article about Lin.

At 191cm, Lin isn’t especially strong, compared with other point guards (组织后卫) in the team. What makes Lin stand out from other players is his hard work and never-give-up spirit.

“I know how the team works. I may not get an opportunity, but I’m just going to put it all into this and see what happens.” Lin once said. He kept arriving early, leaving late, practicing hard and learning from other experienced players. Finally, when his opportunity came, he started to shine.

“He earned(赚得) it.” Duncan said. “He lives the right way, and he plays the right way. He works hard and stays modest. He sets a good example for young people today. ”

1.What did TIME Magazine name Jeremy Lin?

A.He is one of the most influential people in the USA.

B.He is one of the most influential people in 2012.

C.He entertains us, challenges us and changes our world.

D.He is an Asian-American NBA basketball player.

2.What makes Lin stand out from other players?

A.His hard work.B.Never-give-up spirit.   C.His opportunity.D.Both A and B.

3.Why did Lin start to shine when his opportunity came?

A.Because he graduated from Harvard University.

B.Because he knew how the team worked.

C.Because he practiced hard and learned from other experienced players.

D.Because he is an Asian-American NBA rising star.

4.What does the underlined word “influential” mean?

A.有影响力的  B.有价值的  C.有意义的     D.流行的

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.Jeremy Lin’s School Life              B.Harvard Owns the Best

C.Hard Work Paid Off           D.Teamwork Comes First

Answer

1.B

2.D

3.C

4.A

5.C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了林书豪为什么被时代杂志评为2012年世界最有影响力的人物之一的故事。他平时刻苦训练，勇于像别人学习，并且永不放弃的精神值得年轻人学习。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段TIME Magazine named him one of 2012’s Most Influential People in the World.时代杂志评选他为2012年世界最有影响力的人物之一描述，故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据第四段What makes Lin stand out from other players is his hard work and never-give-up spirit.使林从其他学员中脱颖而出的是他的艰苦工作和永不放弃的精神描述，故选D。

3.细节理解题。根据第五段He kept arriving early, leaving late, practicing hard and learning from other experienced players. Finally, when his opportunity came, he started to shine.他坚持早到晚退、刻苦练习和向有经验的队员学习，最后，当机会来的时候他就超显出来描述，故选C。

4.词义猜测题。联系上下文可知时代杂志评选他为2012年世界最有影响力的人物之一，故选A。

5.标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了林书豪经过刻苦努力终于成功的故事，故选A，付出就有回报。

考点：人物传记类阅读。