Question

    Unless you are fortunate enough to know an NBA player, Ryan Martin is probably the best basketball player you'll ever meet. Unlike those who fly up and down the court (球场),however, Martin is forced to take a different approach; he doesn't have legs.

Martin, a 33-year old man, is a professional wheelchair basketball player. His achievements have taken him halfway around the world to play in Spain for the last seven years. There he made a comfortable living playing basketball and working with some of the greatest athletes in the world.

“A good wheelchair player can make $ 50,000 a year, while a star can make six figures,” said Martin. What's more, he couldn't see his family for months and European cities were unfriendly to the disabled. He also had to learn Spanish. Martin, however, overcame those drawbacks(困难).

He started by playing basketball when he was 12. It didn't take long for him to fall in love with the sport and, after graduating from Somers High, he attended Southwest Minnesota State University on a basketball scholarship. In college, he scored over 1 ,000 points in his career and set several school records.

And he works as hard—if not harder—than any other professional athlete. “He destroys me,” said Gina Navarra, who works out with Martin on occasion. “What he does amazes me.”

Martin also recognizes that, at age 33, he's in the back end of his career. With that in mind, he has been focusing more and more on his foundation.

“I have 12 brothers and sisters. College gave me a true sense of achievement. The foundation is designed to give those with disabilities the opportunity to realize the dreams that I once had,” Martin said.

“I'm not saying that out of a sense of pity,” he said. “I realize how fortunate I am to have achieved what I have. But I want to open doors for people.”

1.What was Ryan Martin's life like in Spain?

A.Free. B.Boring. C.Difficult. D.Bittersweet.

2.How was Ryan Martin's performance in college?

A.He stood out in basketball. B.He failed to make a record.

C.He was weak in his studies. D.He never won a scholarship.

3.Why has Ryan Martin been working for the foundation?

A.To help those in need. B.To finish his basketball career.

C.To earn more money for his family. D.To learn basketball skills from other players.

4.Which of the following words best describe Ryan Martin?

A.Honest and responsible. B.Ambitious and sensitive.

C.Reliable and knowledgeable. D.Determined and warm-hearted.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.A

4.D

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了轮椅篮球运动员Ryan Martin的事迹。他幼年时失去双腿，爱上篮球后经过努力拼搏，最终成为出色的篮球运动员，并且建立基金会，帮助残障人士实现他们的梦想。

1.

细节理解题。根据第二段中“There he made a comfortable living playing basketball and working with some of the greatest athletes in the world.”以及第三段中“What's more, he couldn't see his family for months and European cities were unfriendly to the disabled. He also had to learn Spanish. Martin, however, overcame those drawbacks(困难).”可知，Martin在西班牙靠打球能维持很不错的生活，但是同时他也面临人们对残障人士的歧视而且他要学西班牙语来克服语言障碍。所以可以看到他在西班牙的生活有喜有忧，苦乐参半。故选D项。

2.

细节理解题。根据第四段“In college, he scored over 1 ,000 points in his career and set several school records.”在大学期间，他在职业生涯中获得了超过1000分的成绩，并创下了几项学校纪录。可知，Martin在上大学时在篮球方面表现突出。故选A项。

3.

推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The foundation is designed to give those with disabilities the opportunity to realize the dreams that I once had”可知，基金会旨在帮助那些残障人士去实现自己的梦想。由此判断出为什么瑞安·马丁一直在为基金会工作是为了帮助那些有需要的人。故选A项。

4.

推理判断题。Ryan Martin虽然失去双腿，但他克服重重困难，坚持不懈，经过努力拼搏，成为一名出色的轮椅篮球运动员。并且建立基金会，帮助其他有残疾的人实现梦想。由此可知，Ryan Martin是一个拥有坚定意志、富有爱心的人。故选D项。