二、阅读理解
Paul and I were on our school basketball team, the Lions. After we joined the team, we became good friends soon. We were both huge basketball fans. Paul’s favourite player was Richard. He was only 1.6 metres tall, which made him the shortest player ever in his team. Paul was only 1.6 metres tall too! Paul knew that being shorter than other players meant that he had to practise more. During all those hours of practising on his own, he took Richard as his example.
Paul once said, “If Richard could make it, why can’t I?”
Our coach ignored(忽视) Paul because of his height. So Paul was still usually a replacement(替补). It was really painful for him. Everyone knew Paul was someone who worked really hard and had a strong wish to play for the team. However, Paul didn’t get a chance.
This week, the Lions was playing against the Bears, a team whose record had been perfect this season. Suddenly, a player and I knocked into each other. My knees hurt badly. The team got together, looking worried. The last quarter was about to begin, and my team was behind by 10 points.
“I don’t think I can play any more, Coach,” I said quietly as the doctor checked my knees.
“What about Paul?” someone suggested.
“Paul?” said the coach. “He can’t play!”
“Give him a chance, Coach!” I said.
“Let me try, Coach! I won’t let you down!” Paul said.
“OK!” The coach finally agreed. “Don’t let us down, Paul. It’s your time to shine.”
Paul jumped up and rushed into the court(球场). And clearly, all the hours he spent practising alone paid off. The other team just couldn’t keep up with Paul’s energy and speed. He made it and people couldn’t stop cheering for him.
When the game ended, our team won by two points.
The coach patted Paul’s shoulder and said, “You’ve just earned(赢得) your place on the team, big boy.”
(
B
) 1. Who is Richard?
A. A basketball fan. B. A basketball player.
C. A coach. D. A football player.
(
D
) 2. Why was Paul ignored by the coach?
A. Because Paul didn’t work hard.
B. Because Paul didn’t get a chance.
C. Because Paul was still a replacement.
D. Because Paul was shorter than other players of the team.
(
A
) 3. What is the CORRECT order according to the text?
a. The writer knocked into a player and got hurt.
b. Paul didn’t get a chance. c. Paul and the writer became friends.
d. Paul rushed into the court. e. The Lions beat the Bears.
A. c-b-a-d-e B. c-b-e-a-d C. b-c-a-d-e D. b-c-e-a-d
(
D
) 4. Which of the following can best describe Paul?
A. Helpful and patient.
B. Shy and quiet.
C. Warm-hearted and outgoing.
D. Hard-working and strong-willed.
(
C
) 5. What can we learn from the text?
A. Many hands make light work.
B. Every coin has two sides.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. It’s never too old to learn.
