Question

    Millions of Chinese basketball fans were sad on Sept. 8, 2019. China lost an important World Cup game against Nigeria on that day. With the loss (失败), China was out of the 2019 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup. It may also lose a chance to join next year’s Tokyo Olympic Games.

The loss was even sadder for fans of 31-year-old player Yi Jianlian. This maybe the last World Cup for the four-time Olympian and former NBA player.

Yi is the leader of the Chinese men’s national basketball team. He had big goals for his team before the international basketball competition started. “Eleven years ago we hosted (主办) the Beijing Olympics, and now we are hosting the FIBA World Cup,” he told China Daily, “It’s a chance for all of us. You can feel the special duty when you see the national flag. It’s very important for the national team to play in the World Cup in front of a home crowd.”

With his country in mind, Yi was injured (受伤) in the game but still carried the team on his shoulders. He did everything he could against Nigeria and got 27 points all on his own during the game.

But before the game ended, Yi’s ball was stopped and the team’s loss was certain. He hit the ground and shouted with anger. Later, he said it was hard to accept the loss. “We can’t give up because of the loss tonight. We still need to work harder in the future.” Yi said.

It’s still up in the air whether Yi will be able to play in a fifth Olympic next year. Either way, he is surely one of the greatest basketball players in China.

1.Why were the Chinese basketball fans sad on Sept. 8, 2019?

A.Because China was out of the Olympics this year.

B.Because Yi Jianlian was injured.

C.Because China lost an important game.

2.What is NOT TRUE about Yi Jianlian according to this passage?

A.He is the leader of the Chinese men’s national basketball team.

B.The 2019 FIBA is the last World Cup for him.

C.It’s difficult for him to accept the loss.

3.How many points did Yi Jianlian scored in the game against Nigeria?

A.19. B.31. C.27.

4.According to the passage, what did Yi Jianlian do before the game ended?

A.He cried. B.He shouted with anger. C.He left the team.

5.What can be the best title of this passage?

A.Fight to the end B.The FIBA World Cup C.Sad basketball fans

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.C

4.B

5.A

【解析】

本文大意：对于中国男篮和球迷来说，9月8日是一个失望的夜晚。当晚，中国队不敌尼日利亚队，以2胜3负的战绩结束了本届世界杯之旅。而在赛场上拼到最后一刻的老将易建联成了中国队全场的唯一亮点。

1.细节理解题。根据“China lost an important World Cup game against Nigeria on that day.”可知，因为那天中国队输掉了对抗尼日利亚的世界杯比赛。故选C。

2.推理判断题。A：他是中国国家男子篮球队的队长。根据“Yi is the leader of the Chinese men’s national basketball team.”可知，易建联是中国国家男子篮球队的队长，该项表述正确；B：2019年FIBA是他最后一次参加世界杯。根据“This maybe the last World Cup for the four-time Olympian and former NBA player.”可知，这次比赛可能是他最后一次参加世界杯，该项表述错误；C：他很难接受这个损失。根据“Later, he said it was hard to accept the loss.”可知，他很难接受这个损失，该项表述正确。故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据“He did everything he could against Nigeria and got 27 points all on his own during the game.”可知，在这场比赛中他得到27分。故选C。

4.细节理解题。根据“But before the game ended, Yi’s ball was stopped and the team’s loss was certain. He hit the ground and shouted with anger.”可知，在比赛结束前，易建联的球停了下来，他击打地板，愤怒地大叫。故选B。

5.最佳标题题。A：战斗到底；B：国际篮联世界杯；C：悲伤的篮球迷。根据全文内容可知，本文主要描述在赛场上拼到最后一刻的老将易建联。结合选项，故选A。