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Chusovitina announced retirement on Sunday night after competing
at a record eighth Olympic Games. After failing to secure a spot in Sunday's
final, the 46-year-old, representing Uzbekistan, waved to the crowd inside
Tokyo's Ariake Gymnastics Center, made a heart shape with her hands and briefly
cried. All people present gave Chusovitina a standing applause as she left the
sport's biggest stage for the last time.
Born in Uzbek in 1976, Chusovitina took up gymnastics at 7. "My
mother did not want me to do gymnastics. I wanted to prove I was not doing it
in vain, and I succeeded in that," Chusovitina once said.
She made her Olympic debut (首秀)at the 1992 Barcelona Games as part of the gold medal-winning team, consisting of athletes from former Soviet Union. She then represented Uzbekistan, before being given German citizenship in 2006. She won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games for Germany, but switched back to competing for Uzbekistan in 2013. Chusovitina is one of just two female gymnasts to represent three different nations at the Olympic Games.
When Chusovitina's 3-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, she sold her possessions and used any prize money she earned to pay for his medical treatment. Her switch to German citizenship was motivated by the promise of a higher income and better medical care.
After her son's recovery, Chusovitina continued to compete, but
this time it was her love of gymnastics that kept her going. "I just love
gymnastics. I do so with pleasure," she said.
Chusovitina has become a global fan favorite. She was introduced
into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2017, and last year was named
the Best Athlete of the Decade by Uzbekistan.
"My son is 22 years old and I want to spend time with him,"
she told reporters. "I want to be a mom and wife."
(1)
Which is the correct order according to what happened to Chusovitina? ①She gave birth to his son. ②She was named the Best Athlete of the Decade. ③She took up gymnastics. ④She represented Germany to compete.
A . ①④③②
B . ①③④②
C . ③①④②
D . ③④①②
(2)
What can we infer from the passage?
A . Chusovitina hasn't missed any Olympic Games since 1992.
B . Chusovitina can become a citizen of any country as she likes.
C . She became a German citizen only for getting a large sum of money.
D . She retired from her career because her son recovered from his illness.
(3)
Which of the following words best describe Chusovitina?
A . Vain and Professional.
B . Determined and Modest.
C . Devoted and Responsible.
D . Ambitious and Generous.
(4)
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A . Chusovitina's Hard and Successful Life
B . Chusovitina's Retirement from Her Career
C . Chusovitina's Great Achievements in Gymnastics
D . Chusovitina's Experiences in Olympic Games
答案: C
A
C
B