Question

    Chinese volleyball superstar Zhu Ting has inspired (启发) a new English word- ZHUperb!

The word uses "Zhu" and "superb" to describe the 24 - year-old player's leadership skills.

This year, Zhu was named as one of the Top Global Outstanding Athletes by a famous award. As captain of the Chinese women's national volleyball team, Zhu has "created the new golden age of women's volleyball in China", the award said.

Although she's a superstar now, it hasn't been easy for Zhu to get where she is.

Born to a farming family in Henan province, Zhu went to a local sports school at age 13. Zhu got homesick during the first few months of training. But her father encouraged her, which helped her make progress.

She became well - known by helping China's U20 team win the 2013 FIVB U20(世青赛)  World Championship. Zhu joined the national team shortly afterward.

At first, the 1.98-meter-tall Zhu found it difficult to move quickly and stay balanced. But head coach Lang Ping took advantage of her height and trained her to jump high and spike (扣球) the ball. Her work paid off. Zhu is now an outstanding spiker.

Today, Zhu sees her height as an advantage. And she still works hard during training. "Hard work and talent are both important. I'll move forward step by step, " she told People's Daily.

1.Why was Zhu Ting named as one of the Top Global Outstanding Athletes? ______

A.Because she was a Chinese.

B.Because she performed well in the match.

C.Because she inspired a new English word.

D.Because she was a superstar.

2.When did Zhu Ting become well-known? ______

A.When she was at the age of 13.

B.After she became a Top Global Outstanding Athlete.

C.After she helped win 2013 FIVB U20.

D.After the word ZHUperb was inspired.

3.The following contributed to Zhu Ting's success EXCEPT ______ .

A.her father's encouragement. B.her head coaches training and help.

C.her hard work and talent. D.her calmness and coolness.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们描述了中国排球巨星朱婷，她被一个著名的奖项评为全球最优秀的运动员之一。文章说明了她的个人情况，以及朱婷凭借着自己的领导能力创造了一个新的英语单词ZHUperb。

1.细节理解题。根据第三段中As captain of the Chinese women's national volleyball team, Zhu has "created the new golden age of women's volleyball in China", the award said.可知该奖项称，作为中国女排队长，朱“开创了中国女排的新黄金时代”。由此可知朱婷被评为全球最优秀的运动员之一，因为她在比赛中表现出色。故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据第六段中She became well - known by helping China's U20 team win the 2013 FIVB U20 World Championship.可知她帮助中国U20队赢得了2013年FIVB U20世界锦标赛的冠军，从而一举成名。由此可知在朱婷帮助赢得2013年FIVB U20之后，她一举成名。故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据第五段中But her father encouraged her, which helped her make progress.可知但是她的父亲鼓励她，这帮助她取得了进步。以及第七段中But head coach Lang Ping took advantage of her height and trained her to jump high and spike the ball.可知但主教练郎平利用她的身高优势，训练她跳得高，扣球。以及最后一段中And she still works hard during training. "Hard work and talent are both important. I'll move forward step by step, " she told People's Daily.可知她在训练期间仍然努力工作。她认为努力工作和天赋都很重要。可知朱婷成功的原因她父亲的鼓励、主教练训练和帮助以及她的勤奋和才华。只有D选项“她的冷静和沉着”没有提到，故选D。