After winning a big game, athletes are often asked how they attained that success. Most say their achievement is the result of hard work and intense practice. Usually athletes say how hard it is to win the big games. At the opposite end of the spectrum, however, is the fact that losing the big game, or, in my case, all the games, can be even tougher.

From the spectators’ point of view, last year’s basketball season for my high school team was nothing short of an embarrassment. And while 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of, that season had a bigger impact on me than any other, and probably more than any season since.

As a team captain, I knew it probably wouldn’t be the easiest year, but did I ever think we would lose every game? Of course not. Since six of our top players had graduated, it was clear that we were a young team who would struggle. The struggle began earlier than expected, though, as our team’s training center was suspended（暂停） for the season, and two key members decided to quit after two weeks. At some point, quitting probably passed through every player’s mind, but, in the end, we all stuck it out, swearing to work even harder.

   Then there came a time when even our own coach had given up on us. Personally, I felt like it was no longer worth giving my all. I thought, if even the coach doesn’t believe in us, why should I? But just as my hope began to fade, a teammate called a meeting. He said, “Nobody thinks we’re going to win, but as teammates and friends, we owe it to each other to give it our all every game.”

Sure, it was a commonplace remark, but it was that moment that taught me how to be a leader. It hit me then that I may have been a captain, but I, like others in my position, certainly didn’t deserve the role. As a leader you can never quit on the team who looks up to you. It is one thing to be named captain and feel great and go through the motions, but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone works to their potential all the time.

I am sure it is great to go through high school without losing and bringing home awards. But in all honesty, I appreciate the fact that my team lost every game last year. It may not help me to become a better basketball player, but it already has made me a better leader, and person.

1．What was the biggest problem with the author’s team last season?

    A．Several key members were unable to play the games.

       B．Their coach no longer wanted to instruct them.

       C．There were no actual leaders on the team.

       D．Most of players lost hope and wanted to quit.

2．By saying “we owe it to each other to give it our all every game.” （Paragraph 4） the teammate means that all of them should ________.

       A．try their best on the court       

       B．be responsible for the losses

C．feel thankful for what they’ve done

D．get together to win every game

3．In the text, the author seems to suggest that a good leader should        .

       A．be confident about himself

       B．make sure everyone goes all out

       C．work hard to win the games

       D．feel great about his team

4．What is the main idea the author aims to express in the text?

    A．Success is the result of hard work.

    B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

    C．One can learn something from the failure.

    D．A real leader should never give up.

Charlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has inspired thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life.
He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight – golf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times.
One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958.
Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was respectful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan. Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlie’s accomplishments and truly admired his skills.
“Would you like to play for money, Mr. Hogan?” asked out Charlie.
“I can’t play you for money, it wouldn’t be fair!” said Mr. Hogan.
“Aw, come on Mr. Hogan…$ 1,000 per hole!”
“I can’t, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance?” replied the sighted golfer.
“Chicken, Mr. Hogan?”
“Okay,” replied the embarrassed Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!”
“I wouldn’t expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell.
“Now that you’re on. Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!”
The very self – assured Boswell responded, “10 o’clock … tonight!”
【小题1】Why didn’t Mr. Hogan want to play Charlie for money?

A．He was worried he would lose the match.

B．He thought it was unfair for Charlie.

C．He didn’t care about money.

D．He preferred chicken to money.

【小题2】According to the text, what does the underlined word “self - assured” probably mean?

A．ignorant

B．selfless

C．confident

D．sincere

【小题3】It can be inferred from the text that         .

A．Mr. Hogan was not good at playing golf

B．Charlie did well in other sports before playing golf

C．Mr. Hogan didn’t try his best to play

D．Charlie Boswell was born blind

【小题4】What would be the result of the match?

A．Charlie won.	B．Hogan won.
C．Neither of them won.	D．Not mentioned.

【小题5】Which of the following can best describe Charlie?

A．Competitive and generous	B．Energetic and reliable
C．Careful and considerate	D．Confident and smart

Charlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has inspired thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life.

He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight – golf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times.

One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958.

Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was respectful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan. Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlie’s accomplishments and truly admired his skills.

“Would you like to play for money, Mr. Hogan?” asked out Charlie.

“I can’t play you for money, it wouldn’t be fair!” said Mr. Hogan.

“Aw, come on Mr. Hogan…$ 1,000 per hole!”

“I can’t, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance?” replied the sighted golfer.

“Chicken, Mr. Hogan?”

“Okay,” replied the embarrassed Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!”

“I wouldn’t expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell.

“Now that you’re on. Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!”

The very self – assured Boswell responded, “10 o’clock … tonight!”

1.Why didn’t Mr. Hogan want to play Charlie for money?

    A．He was worried he would lose the match.

    B．He thought it was unfair for Charlie.

    C．He didn’t care about money.

    D．He preferred chicken to money.

2.According to the text, what does the underlined word “self - assured” probably mean?

    A．ignorant B．selfless C．confident    D．sincere

3.It can be inferred from the text that         .

    A．Mr. Hogan was not good at playing golf

    B．Charlie did well in other sports before playing golf

    C．Mr. Hogan didn’t try his best to play

    D．Charlie Boswell was born blind

4.What would be the result of the match?

    A．Charlie won.         B．Hogan won.

    C．Neither of them won. D．Not mentioned.

5.Which of the following can best describe Charlie?

    A．Competitive and generous B．Energetic and reliable

    C．Careful and considerate      D．Confident and smart

 

Charlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has inspired thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life.

He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight – golf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times.

One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958.

Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was respectful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan. Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlie’s accomplishments and truly admired his skills.

“Would you like to play for money, Mr. Hogan?” asked out Charlie.

“I can’t play you for money, it wouldn’t be fair!” said Mr. Hogan.

“Aw, come on Mr. Hogan…$ 1,000 per hole!”

“I can’t, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance?” replied the sighted golfer.

“Chicken, Mr. Hogan?”

“Okay,” replied the embarrassed Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!”

“I wouldn’t expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell.

“Now that you’re on. Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!”

The very self – assured Boswell responded, “10 o’clock … tonight!”

61．Why didn’t Mr. Hogan want to play Charlie for money?

      A．He was worried he would lose the match.

       B．He thought it was unfair for Charlie.

       C．He didn’t care about money.

       D．He preferred chicken to money.

62．According to the text, what does the underlined word “self - assured” probably mean?

       A．ignorant       B．selfless            C．confident          D．sincere

63．It can be inferred from the text that         .

       A．Mr. Hogan was not good at playing golf

       B．Charlie did well in other sports before playing golf

       C．Mr. Hogan didn’t try his best to play

       D．Charlie Boswell was born blind

64．What would be the result of the match?

      A．Charlie won.               B．Hogan won.

       C．Neither of them won.      D．Not mentioned.

65．Which of the following can best describe Charlie?

       A．Competitive and generous       B．Energetic and reliable

       C．Careful and considerate       D．Confident and smart