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UNIT 2
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Section Ⅱ
Lesson 1
课时作业(二)
Ⅰ 完形填空
Troy longed to be a professional basketball player. He had loved the __1__ ever since he was a small child. He was also very skilled. However, he had one small __2__. He was very short. Although his school coach had suggested that he would never __3__ it in the professional leagues, he __4__ to give up on his dream.
Troy had several __5__ tries at professional clubs. Then he went to a club in Los Angeles and __6__ the coach for a try. As usual, he was refused.
“But you haven't even given me a(n) __7__,” said Troy.
“Why should I?” asked the coach.
“Because one day I am going to be the best player in the world __8__ I will be able to help you out,” Troy replied seriously.
The coach smiled at the __9__ of the answer.
“Alright kid,” he said.
Troy took part in short practice match and the coach was __10__ at his skills.
“You __11__ have a lot of talent,” he said.
After two short years, Troy was a regular for the __12__ and had even won the award as the team's most valuable player. __13__ with Troy's help: the team wasn't winning many games and the coach was said to be close to losing his __14__. It was before a game against the New York team that he called Troy into his office for a discussion.
“I have heard that if we lose tonight then I will be replaced as coach,” he told Troy. “I need you to carry the team and win the game. Do you remember your __15__ before I signed you?”
Troy nodded. He went on to play the game of his life that evening. The team won the game and won every game that was left that season.
篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。虽然Troy(特洛伊)没有身高优势,但是他从没放弃追逐自己职业篮球运动员的梦想。最后,功夫不负有心人,Troy不仅成为球队最有价值球员,而且还带领自己的球队不断走向成功。
1.A.task B.class C.sport D.place
答案:C 句意:他从小就热爱这项运动。根据上一句中的“be a professional basketball player”可知,Troy热爱篮球这项“运动”。故选C。
2.A.doubt B.problem C.dream D.reason
答案:B 句意:然而,他有一个小问题。根据下一句“He was very short.”可知,这是Troy的“问题”。故选B。
3.A.change B.learn C.hear D.make
答案:D 句意:尽管他的学校教练曾暗示他永远不会在职业联赛中