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备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(安徽专用)
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(2023上·安徽亳州·高三蒙城第一中学校联考期中)Every time Oksana Chusovitina competes in a gymnastics event, she captures the spotlight. The Hangzhou Asian Games proved no exception.
When the 48-year-old Uzbek gymnast participated in the Asian women’s gymnastics qualification at Huanglong Gymnasium on Monday, thousands of spectators chanted for “Qiu Ma”, which translates to “Mother Chusovitina”. A throng of journalists waited in the mixed zone, hoping for an interview opportunity. Some audiences touched by Chusovitina’s story that she tried to save her son and just never gave up.
During the interview, Chusovitina said that it was the love and support of the people that kept her going and give her the strength to achieve more.
Chusovitina has a storied history at the Asian Games, having won eight medals, including two golds in 2002. This year, she’s targeting a medal in the vault (跳马). “I will increase the difficult in the final,” she shared.
Chusovitina’s Olympic journey began in 1992, representing the Unified Team of the former Soviet Union. She later stood for Uzbekistan, transitioned to German citizenship in 2006, and reclaimed her Uzbek citizenship in 2013.
When Chusovitina’s son was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病) in 2002, she adopted German citizenship to compete at global events for a higher income and better medical treatment. Her heartfelt sentiment, “I dare not grow old until you are well,” has resonated with many.
After her son’s recovery, Chusovitina continued her gymnastics journey out of sheer love for the sport. Though she announced her retirement after the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she decided to return shortly after.
“The biggest motivation is my desire. I want to perform. I love gymnastics, and this profession brings me great joy. I’m just doing what I love, so why should I stop?” Chusovitina said.
1.The phrase “no exception” in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A.Oksana Chusovitina competes in a gymnastics event.
B.Oksana Chu