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1、Module 1 同步验收题-综合能力训练第一节：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）Unlike many NBA players who use basketball as a way out of poverty, Steve Nash never had to worry about money. The Canadian was born into a rich family and enjoyed a private school education.“I wasnt aware of issues such as poverty and hunger. But as I
2、 grew up, I began taking a bigger interest in them,” the 33-year-old Phoenix Suns player said. “I started to learn more about the diversity (差别) in the world.”Nashs desire to help those less fortunate than himself brought him to Beijing. He co-hosted a charity (慈善) basketball game with Yao Ming.Nash
3、 led a team of NBA players against the Chinese national team captained by Yao. Team Yao defeated Team Nash 10192. The event raised over 7 million yuan for orphaned (失去双亲的) children in Western China.Nash is one of the best point-guards (控球后卫) in the NBA. He was voted the MVP (the most valuable player
4、) in the NBA twice. But apart from his ability, it is his behaviour off the court that distinguishes (区别) Nash from other players. In 2001, he set up the Steve Nash Foundation to help poor children and has raised millions of dollars through charity games and auctions (拍卖).This led to him being named
5、 by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential (有影响力的) people in the world in 2006.1. In what way was Nash different from many NBA players in his childhood?A. He used basketball as a way out of poverty.B. He worried much about money.C. He never had to worry about money.D. He played basketball
6、in a private school.2. Nash wasnt aware of issues such as poverty and hunger _.A. because he had no interest in themB. because he was too youngC. for there was no diversity in the world in his childhoodD. because he was too interested in basketball as a young man3. Which of the following is NOT true
7、 according to the passage?A. As Nash grew up, he learned more about the diversity in the world.B. Nash and Yao Ming hosted a charity basketball game together in Beijing.C. Nashs behaviour off the court distinguishes Nash from other players.D. The charity basketball game raised over 7 million yuan fo
8、r orphaned children in America.4. In 2001 Nash set up the Steve Nash Foundation to _.A. help poor childrenB. hold charity gamesC. raise money through his fameD. lead to him being named the MVP5. The best title for the passage could be “_”.A. Nash Is RichB. Nash Helps OutC. Nashs Skilled in Basketbal
9、lD. Nash Is a Professional AthleteWith a quick and deadly shot, 16-year-old He Tianju has won cheers from basketball fans. Most impressively, NBA superstar Shaquille ONeal gave him an encouraging smile and awarded him the Most Valuable Player at the end of the game.It happened at the final competiti
10、on of the 2007 Li Ning China Basketball Draft Camp (选秀营) in August in Beijing.“For a player of your age, the level of your game is truly amazing. I hope that you will exceed (超越) Yao Ming and will become an NBA star,” Shaq said.For the 2.03-metre-tall forward (前锋), being able to play in front of Sha
11、q and receiving the award were not easy however.When he first entered LiaoningSportsSchool at 11, He almost gave up basketball.“Everyone at the school is taller and stronger than me. I thought I could never do better than them, so I didnt work hard,” He said.But his coach had a talk with him. “He to
12、ld me, Work hard, and itll pay off one day. He asked me to believe in myself and keep in mind that everything is possible,” He said.Since then, He has spent almost all his holidays practicing. In school, English is among his favourite subjects. If he does one day enter the NBA, understanding English
13、 will be an important part of daily life.Who know? Perhaps a few years from now, the new icon (偶像) for basketball in China will be this Liaoning young man.6. NBA superstar ONeal gave He Tianju an encouraging smile because _.A. He is ONeals new iconB. of He showed excellent performance in the 2007 Li
14、 Ning China Basketball Draft CampC. He is one of the Most Valuable PlayersD. He will exceed Yao Ming7. From the passage we can conclude that _.A. He has become an NBA starB. He didnt work hard in LiaoningSportsSchoolC. ONeal and Yao Ming awarded He in BeijingD. He didnt believe in himself when he fi
15、rst entered LiaoningSportsSchool8. Which of the following statements about Hes coach is TRUE?A. He is kind but very strict.B. He is not confident about his players.C. He is very patient and caring.D. He spends almost all his holidays practicing with his players.9. He Tianju entered LiaoningSportsSchool in _.A. 2002B. 2001C. 2003D. 200710. Which of the following would be the best title?A. ONeal and He TianjuB. The 2007 Li Ning China Basketball Draft CampC. Another Future NBA StarD. He Tianju and His CoachIn bringing up children, every parent watches e
