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必修一 Unit 3 Sports and Fitness
Living legends
As a player, Lang Ping brought honour and glory to her country. As a coach, she __________ (lead) the China women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics. As a person, Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and abroad. When the Chinese team was preparing for the 2015 World Cup, her __________ (determine) was tested. The team ________ Lang Ping had built was falling apart. One of the best players had been injured, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems. ________ (lose) two important players was a big challenge, but Lang Ping did not lose heart. ___________ (face) difficulties before, she knew that her young players could win if they worked together as a team. Two weeks later, they were world champions! Then in 2016, Lang Ping led her volleyball team to Olympic gold in Brazil.
When Michael Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed _________ (stand) still. The player _______ became known as “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were __________ (impress), but the mental __________ (strong) that he showed made him unique. In the final seconds of a game, Jordan always seemed to find a way to win. Jordan says that the secret ________ his success is learning from his failures. “I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” Losing games taught him to practise _________ (hard) and never give up. In life, Jordan has learnt to share his success ______ others. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago _________ (help) young people since 1996.
Going positive
I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. Then I read an article__________ said instead of asking “Am I fat? I should be asking “Am I fit?” I had no idea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying “I