Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days of the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England. But Chinese hurdler(跨欄運(yùn)動員) Liu Xiang surprised everyone by taking the bronze medal in the men's 60-meter hurdles.
Liu became the first Chinese male athlete to get a world indoor medal in the 18-year history of the championship and was the only Asian medallist this time. 
"Karaoke (卡拉OK)! That's what I'm going to do. I'm going to get a big group of my friends together and sing. I love both Western and Chinese music but especially Michael Jackson," said Liu after clocking 7.52 seconds in the final to take his place on the podium (領(lǐng)獎臺).
"Frankly speaking, I didn't think I was in the shape to win a medal," Liu said. "On my arrival here, my aim was just to fight my way into the final. After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six. I knew British hurdler Colin Jackson was going to be here and he's the world record holder indoors and out."
"There was also Cuba's reigning (統(tǒng)治的) Olympic champion Anier Garcia and Allen Johnson, from the United States." It was Johnson, the reigning world outdoor champion, who was successful in 7.47 seconds with Garcia second and Jackson finished back in fifth. 
Now Liu will never underestimate his chances again and is aiming for glory in Paris later this year.
"There is the World Championship outdoors in the summer and I have now got to think that I can get a medal. I can never again think that I can't get a medal," he said. Liu's success here marks his rapid transition into the senior ranks.
"The university gives me a lot of flexibility. My courses are very easy and the teachers are very helpful," said Liu.
They might have to be even more accommodating(樂于助人的) now if Liu starts taking on celebrity status, although an invite to his homecoming karaoke party may help.

  1. 1.

    The first sentence "Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days…" means "________".

    1. A.
      Asian athletes can do things at their will in the first two days
    2. B.
      Asian athletes haven't any achievements in the first two days
    3. C.
      Asian athletes could match athletes from other continents
    4. D.
      Asian athletes are tired of competing in the first two days
  2. 2.

    The underlined sentence means "________".

    1. A.
      I was not satisfied with my performances
    2. B.
      winning a medal can't show what I have done
    3. C.
      I didn't think I was able to win a medal
    4. D.
      I haven't told anyone about my achievements in the hurdles
  3. 3.

    Liu ________ the World Championship outdoors in Paris later this year.

    1. A.
      is busy preparing for
    2. B.
      has great pressure on
    3. C.
      is more confident of his ability in
    4. D.
      pays little attention to
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Liu Xiang was the youngest athlete to take part in the competition in England.
    2. B.
      Liu Xiang was the first Asian medallist to get a world indoor medal.
    3. C.
      Liu Xiang is not only a good athlete but a music-lover.
    4. D.
      Liu Xiang finds it hard to get along with teachers in university.
BCCC
1.句義理解題。這一句的意思和兩句間的關(guān)系。下一句講到劉翔獲得了一枚銅牌，從but可知兩句間是轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系。因此，該句應(yīng)指亞洲的運(yùn)動員在前兩天沒有取得好成績。.
2.句義理解題。從下文“After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six.”可知。
3.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從倒數(shù)第三段和第四段可知。
4.綜合判斷題。根據(jù)短文大意可知C選項是正確的。短文中沒有講到他是最年輕的運(yùn)動員，因此A選項是錯誤的；B選項與第二段第一句意思不符；D選項與最后兩段意思不符。
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