Passage Four2. 26-meter-tall Yao Ming made his NBA debut (初资登台) on October 23, 2002 and got 6 points (得分) for the Houston Rockets in the game. The next day, he got 13 points in another game.Most people think that Yao Ming is a born basketball player. But

Which statement about Yao Ming is NOT true?

A.He missed the Athens Olympics.
B.He is an NBA player.
C.He fractured his left foot.
D.He is an international figure.

Sports Star Yao Ming
　　If Yao Ming is not the biggest sports star in the world, he is almost certainly the tallest. At 2.26m, he is the tallest player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and holds the record as the most towering Olympian ever to compete in the Games.
　　But what really stands out about the giant center is his celebrity(名气). Few, if any, Chinese athletes are as well-known as Yao around the world. People across the globe are fascinated with Yao, not only for his basketball prowess(杰出的才能)also for being a symbol of international commerce.
　　When Yao joined the Houston Rockets as the No.1 pick in the 2002 NBA draft(选抜)， he was the first international player ever to be selected first. His assets on the court are clear enough—no NBA player of his size has ever possessed his mobility, so he is a handful(难对付的人)for opponents on either end of the court. But what makes Yao invaluable to the Rockets organization is his role as a global citizen and as a bridge to millions of potential basketball fans in China.
　　When it was announced in February that Yao would miss the rest of the NBA season and possibly the Olympics with a stress fracture(骨折)in his left foot, a collective shudder(震动)spread across China. After considerable debate and discussion, Yao opted to get his foot surgically treated in an operation that placed several tiny screws across the bone, to offer his overburdened foot more support. The surgery was a success, and though the estimated four-month recovery period will leave him little time to prepare with Team China, Yao has vowed to be ready for the Beijing Olympics.
　　Yao wrapped up a 10-day trip to China, where he underwent a series of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments, hoping to accelerate his recovery process Western experts are generally skeptical of TCM's benefits although new research from the University of Rochester suggests that a certain compound derived from shellfish may indeed stimulate bone repair.
　　"There is no reason to dismiss TCM," Yao told a press conference in Beijing." It's been used in our country for thousands of years. I don't think that it's short on science."
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The word "towering" in Paragraph 1 means_____

A.large.
B.fat.
C.tall.
D.great.

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Kobe Bryant

After 10 seasons wearing the No.8 on his back,Kobe Bryant will become No.24 next season. The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last week has become a hot topic for debate.
Bryant wore No.24 when he was in early high school,but he changed to No.33 in his senior year. He switched to No.8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996,and has not been changed since.
Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the end of the play-offs（季后赛）.So guessing Bryant's motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper columnists（专栏作家）.
There are all kinds of speculations.Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind and have a fresh start. He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himself and not the team as a whole.Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan.Jordan was famous for his No. 23 jersey（运动衫）.Some, such as NBC Sport columnist Michael Venter, argue that it is "all about money".Bryant will make more money by selling new jerseys to his fans.
Some speculations are more about fun.For example,there is an opinion that Kobe is actually just a diehard（非常执著的）fan of the popular TV drama "24".
All this talk has turned the number change into a major issue.It seems that there is a lot of fuss （大惊小怪）over something that should be pretty simple.
Jersey numbers have their own special significance in American sports,especially basketball. Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stick with that number for the rest of their career. When a great player retires,his team will honor him by retiring his number.
To some extent,the jersey is the player,and the player is the jersey.Thus,when you see the famous No.23 for the Chicago Bulls,you immediately think about Michael Jordan.a No.32 Miami Heats jersey recalls the image of Shaquille O'Neal,and the Houston Rockets' No.11 belongs only to Yao Ming.
Lots of stories are behind players' jersey number selections.Jordan said that he chose No.23 because it was roughly half of 45.Jordan's elder brother wore the No.45 in college.Yao Ming once revealed that the No.11 stands for two people in love-meaning him and his girlfriend Ye Li.

Which of the following is NOT a speculation about Bryant's motive to change his number,according to this passage?
A:He wants to leave his past behind and have a fresh start.
B:He wants to compare himself to Jordan.
C:He wants to earn more money.
D:He wants to show that he is a man of great importance.

Opponents find it very difficult to control Yao Ming because of his_____

A. mobility.
B. assault.
C. defense.
D. celebrity.

Opponents find it very difficult to control Yao Ming because of his_____

B. Mobility.
C. Assault.
D. Defense.
E. Celebrity.

Opponents find it very difficult to control Yao Ming because of his_____

A.mobility.
B.assault.
C.defense.
D.celebrity.

Yao Ming had to undergo a series of TCM treatments because_____

A.his right foot had been hurting.
B.he wanted to make a more rapid recovery.
C.the surgical operation had been a failure.
D.he couldn't afford all the medical expenses.

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Kobe Bryant

After 10 seasons wearing the No.8 on his back,Kobe Bryant will become No.24 next season. The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last week has become a hot topic for debate.
Bryant wore No.24 when he was in early high school,but he changed to No.33 in his senior year. He switched to No.8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996,and has not been changed since.
Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the end of the play-offs（季后赛）.So guessing Bryant's motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper columnists（专栏作家）.
There are all kinds of speculations.Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind and have a fresh start. He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himself and not the team as a whole.Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan.Jordan was famous for his No. 23 jersey（运动衫）.Some, such as NBC Sport columnist Michael Venter, argue that it is "all about money".Bryant will make more money by selling new jerseys to his fans.
Some speculations are more about fun.For example,there is an opinion that Kobe is actually just a diehard（非常执著的）fan of the popular TV drama "24".
All this talk has turned the number change into a major issue.It seems that there is a lot of fuss （大惊小怪）over something that should be pretty simple.
Jersey numbers have their own special significance in American sports,especially basketball. Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stick with that number for the rest of their career. When a great player retires,his team will honor him by retiring his number.
To some extent,the jersey is the player,and the player is the jersey.Thus,when you see the famous No.23 for the Chicago Bulls,you immediately think about Michael Jordan.a No.32 Miami Heats jersey recalls the image of Shaquille O'Neal,and the Houston Rockets' No.11 belongs only to Yao Ming.
Lots of stories are behind players' jersey number selections.Jordan said that he chose No.23 because it was roughly half of 45.Jordan's elder brother wore the No.45 in college.Yao Ming once revealed that the No.11 stands for two people in love-meaning him and his girlfriend Ye Li.

Why did Jordan choose No.23?
A:Because that number would make him famous.
B:Because that number would make his fans miss him.
C:Because that number was related to the number his brother once wore.
D:Because that number was easy to remember.

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第二篇

Kobe Bryant

After 10 seasons wearing the No.8 on his back,Kobe Bryant will become No.24 next season. The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last week has become a hot topic for debate.
Bryant wore No.24 when he was in early high school,but he changed to No.33 in his senior year. He switched to No.8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996,and has not been changed since.
Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the end of the play-offs（季后赛）.So guessing Bryant's motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper columnists（专栏作家）.
There are all kinds of speculations.Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind and have a fresh start. He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himself and not the team as a whole.Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan.Jordan was famous for his No. 23 jersey（运动衫）.Some, such as NBC Sport columnist Michael Venter, argue that it is "all about money".Bryant will make more money by selling new jerseys to his fans.
Some speculations are more about fun.For example,there is an opinion that Kobe is actually just a diehard（非常执著的）fan of the popular TV drama "24".
All this talk has turned the number change into a major issue.It seems that there is a lot of fuss （大惊小怪）over something that should be pretty simple.
Jersey numbers have their own special significance in American sports,especially basketball. Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stick with that number for the rest of their career. When a great player retires,his team will honor him by retiring his number.
To some extent,the jersey is the player,and the player is the jersey.Thus,when you see the famous No.23 for the Chicago Bulls,you immediately think about Michael Jordan.a No.32 Miami Heats jersey recalls the image of Shaquille O'Neal,and the Houston Rockets' No.11 belongs only to Yao Ming.
Lots of stories are behind players' jersey number selections.Jordan said that he chose No.23 because it was roughly half of 45.Jordan's elder brother wore the No.45 in college.Yao Ming once revealed that the No.11 stands for two people in love-meaning him and his girlfriend Ye Li.

What does the number Yao Ming chose stand for?
A:Two long legs.
B:Two strong arms.
C:Two people in love.
D:Two big countries.

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第二篇

Kobe Bryant

After 10 seasons wearing the No 8 on his back,Kobe Bryant will become No 24 next
season.The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last
week has become a hot topic for debate.
Bryant wore No 24 when he was in early high school,but he changed to No 33 in his
senior year.He switched to No 8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996,and has not
been changed since.
Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the end of the play-offs（季后赛）.So
guessing Bryant's motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper
columnists（专栏作家）.
There are all kinds of speculations.Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind
and have a fresh start.He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himself and not the
team as a whole.Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan.
Jordan was famous for his No 23 jersey（运动衫）.Some, such as NBC Sport columnist
Michael Ventre,argue that it is"all about money".Bryant will make more money by selling
new jerseys to his fans.
Some speculations are more about fun.For example,there is an opinion that Kobe is
actually just a diehard（非常执着的）fan of the popular TV drama "24".
All this talk has turned the number change into a major issue.It seems that there is a lot
of fuss（大惊小怪）over something that should be pretty simple.
Jersey numbers have their own special significance in American sports,especially
basketball.Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stick with
that number for the rest of their career.When a great player retires,his team will honor him
by retiring his number.
To some extent,the jersey is the player,and the player is the jersey.Thus,when you
see the famous No 23 for the Chicago Bulls,you immediately think about Michael Jordan.A
No 32 Miami Heats jersey recalls the image of Shaquille O'Neal,and the Houston Rockets'
No 11 belongs only to Yao Ming.
Lots of stories are behind players' jersey number selections.Jordan said that he chose
No 23 because it was roughly half of 45.Jordan's elder brother wore the No 45 in college.
Yao Ming once revealed that the No 11 stands for two people in love一meaning him and his
girlfriend Ye Li.

Which team has Bryant played for?
A:The Los Angeles Lakers.
B:The Houston Rockets.
C:The Chicago Bulls.
D:The Miami Heats.

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第二篇

Kobe Bryant

After 10 seasons wearing the No 8 on his back,Kobe Bryant will become No 24 next
season.The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last
week has become a hot topic for debate.
Bryant wore No 24 when he was in early high school,but he changed to No 33 in his
senior year.He switched to No 8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996,and has not
been changed since.
Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the end of the play-offs（季后赛）.So
guessing Bryant's motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper
columnists（专栏作家）.
There are all kinds of speculations.Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind
and have a fresh start.He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himself and not the
team as a whole.Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan.
Jordan was famous for his No 23 jersey（运动衫）.Some, such as NBC Sport columnist
Michael Ventre,argue that it is"all about money".Bryant will make more money by selling
new jerseys to his fans.
Some speculations are more about fun.For example,there is an opinion that Kobe is
actually just a diehard（非常执着的）fan of the popular TV drama "24".
All this talk has turned the number change into a major issue.It seems that there is a lot
of fuss（大惊小怪）over something that should be pretty simple.
Jersey numbers have their own special significance in American sports,especially
basketball.Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stick with
that number for the rest of their career.When a great player retires,his team will honor him
by retiring his number.
To some extent,the jersey is the player,and the player is the jersey.Thus,when you
see the famous No 23 for the Chicago Bulls,you immediately think about Michael Jordan.A
No 32 Miami Heats jersey recalls the image of Shaquille O'Neal,and the Houston Rockets'
No 11 belongs only to Yao Ming.
Lots of stories are behind players' jersey number selections.Jordan said that he chose
No 23 because it was roughly half of 45.Jordan's elder brother wore the No 45 in college.
Yao Ming once revealed that the No 11 stands for two people in love一meaning him and his
girlfriend Ye Li.

What does the number Yao Ming chose stand for?
A:Two long legs.
B:Two strong arms.
C:Two people in love.
D:Two big countries.