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阅读理解 Many times, sports events can be really competitive. Athletes go through great pressure both in their training and during performance, all for that number one position. For one Spanish athlete, Iván Anaya, it was exactly that respect for the great hard work and devotion to the sports that made him lose on purpose. During a cross-country race in Burlada, Navarre, the Kenyan athlete Abel Mutai was well ahead of Iván. But then, thinking he had already reached the finish line, he started slowing down in his pace. He still had 10 meters ahead of him. Anyone else in second position might have taken advantage of that mistake but not Iván. Iván stayed behind Abel, and using hand signals, he guided Abel to the finish line. Later, Iván spoke about his decision, which might stun many people. Iván said, "I just did what I had to do. He was the rightful winner. He was far ahead of me and I couldn't have caught him up if he hadn't made a mistake. As soon as I saw he was stopping, I knew I wasn't going to pass him." Iván's coach, former Spanish runner Martin Fiz, said he would not have thought to do the same thing. "It was a very good gesture (姿态) of honesty," said Fiz, "A gesture that I myself wouldn't have made. I certainly would have taken advantage of it to win." Iván hoped it would spread a message about the importance of honesty. "But I also think that having done what I did has earned more fame than if I had won," he added. "And that is very important, because today in all circles, in soccer, in society, where it seems anything goes, with the way things are, a gesture of honesty goes down well." （1） Why did Abel slow down during the race? A . He wanted to lose on purpose. B . He was waiting for Iván Anaya. C . He was too tired to keep running. D . He thought he had reached the end. （2） Why did Iván refuse to take advantage of Abel's mistake? A . He felt very sorry for Abel. B . He still couldn't catch up with Abel. C . He thought that Abel deserved to win. D . He didn't know what happened to Abel. （3） What does the underlined word "stun" in paragraph 3 mean? A . Inspire. B . Amuse. C . Shock. D . Satisfy. （4） What does the author want to tell us through Iván's story? A . Sports events can be really competitive. B . Honesty is required in all walks of life. C . Friendship is more important than winning. D . Fairness is more important in competitions. 答案： D C C B

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