Question

Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory.
SAMMY Lee, 91, U.S.
GOLD AND BRONZE, DIVING
I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. My father and I were at a grocery store, and I asked, “What are all the flags doing here?” He said, “We are having the Olympic Games. That’s where they honor the greatest athletes in the world.” I said, “Papa, someday I’m going to be an Olympic champ.”
Walking up the 10-meter platform, I thought to myself, “I’ve waited 16 years for this moment. Am I going to win?” So I prayed to God that I was most deserving of winning the Games.
DAVID BOND, 90, BRITAIN
GOLD, SAILING
During the war, I spent six years in Royal Air Force. I think in general, the 1948 Olympics meant very little to most people. We were too busy after the war to be worried about sport very much anyway.
Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.
Winning gold was quite something. It was nice to stand on the platform with lots of people cheering. We celebrated by going to a big dance.
MICHAEL LAPAGE, 88, BRITAIN
SILVER, ROWING
I started rowing when I was 14. I joined the navy in 1942. In 1945 the war came to an end and I started rowing again.
In 1948 we were still on rations (配给供应): 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.
On the day of the final, we led the Americans at the start, but their stronger staying power took them through to win. There were no ribbons on the medals, so we just showed them round the family.
THOMAS GODWIN, 91, BRITAIN
BRONZE, CYCLING
At 14 I left school and got a job delivering groceries on a bicycle, which excited my interest in cycling. When the war broke out, I volunteered but was held back, so I continued riding.
After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. It was a different world. Money was never, never thought about.
【小题1】 According to the passage, Sammy Lee ___________.

A．was 28 when he attended the 1948 Olympics

B．never thought he could win medals in diving

C．found that he has a talent for sports at age 12

D．prepared for the 1948 Olympics for 16 years

【小题2】 Michael Lapage blamed his team’s loss of the gold medal on their ___________.

A．weak will	B．poor skill
C．poor nutrition	D．hurried preparation

【小题3】 What did David Bond and Thomas Godwin have in common?

A．They both took part in a team event.

B．A lot of money was awarded to them.

C．The 1948 Olympics meant little to them.

D．They both served in the army during World War II.

【小题4】What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Long-lived medalists	B．The 1948 Olympics
C．Famous athletes	D．Great in 1948

Answer 1

【小题1】A
【小题2】C
【小题3】A
【小题4】D

解析试题分析：本文是1948年奥运会奖牌得主们在回忆当时的伟大时刻。包括当时的比赛情境，有光荣也有遗憾。
【小题1】计算题：从文章的句子：I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles.可知1948年的时候Sammy Lee 28岁。选A
【小题2】推理题：从文章的句子：In 1948 we were still on rations (配给供应): 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.可知 Michael Lapage认为没得到金牌是因为营养不够。选C。
【小题3】细节题：从文章的句子Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.和 After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. David Bond 和 Thomas Godwin都是参加团体比赛。选A。
【小题4】主旨题：从第一段的句子：Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory. 可知是1948年奥运会奖牌得主在回忆当时的伟大时刻。选D
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