It's said that John has gone abroad．He'll stay there for a long time．That is, he won't come back ________．

1. A.
   for the present
2. B.
   to the present
3. C.
   at the present
4. D.
   present

Just call Apolo Anton Ohno the most decorated sportsman in the history of the Winter Olympics. The speed skater glided into the history books after the 2010 Olympics, winning a record-breaking eighth Olympic medal after completing the men’s 5,000-meter relay.

Apolo Anton Ohno, born on May 22, 1982, is an American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist (two golds, two silvers, four bronzes) in the Winter Olympics. He is one of the only four Americans who have won three medals in a single Winter Olympic Games. He started skating at age 12, and in two years became the best short track skater in the United States. In December1999, he became the youngest skater to win a World Cup event title.

“It feels amazing, especially in a sport as volatile as short track speed skating,” he remarked after his historic win. “This is my third Olympic Games and there is no other athlete here who has gone to three Olympic Games and won a medal every time. I wanted to leave my heart and soul on the ice and I did. I don’t look back at past medals, but I look back at the struggles. I live my life with the philosophy that anything’s possible but I had no idea I’d have this much success.”

Ohno’s third Olympics might have been his last. He is considering retirement, although US national coach Jimmy Jang is hoping to convince his longtime friend to compete four years from now in Sochi, a Russian city where the next Winter Olympics is going to be held.

“I never say ‘never’,” Ohno said. “I need a break from this sport that’s been very good to me.”

After the relay, Ohno skated over to congratulate the Canadians and shook hands with his South Korean competitors. One of them said: “We have some good memories and we also have some bad memories of Ohno. I will be sorry to see him leave the world of short track when he does.”

1. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Short Track Speed Skating

B. Apolo Anton Ohno’s sport dream

C. Eight Gold Medalists in the Winter Olympics

D. “Michael Phelps” on the Ice—Apolo Anton Ohno

2. What does the underlined word “volatile” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. changeable    B. violent     C. stable     D. interesting

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. His three medals in this Olympics makes him the third one in American sports history.

B. He owes his success to his hard working and his strong belief.

C. He will retire after the next Winter Olympic Games to be held in Russia.

D. He has gained worldwide fame and recognition but his competitors’ envy.

4. In which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to be found?

A. Health and Entertainment          B. News abroad   

C. Life and Society                 D. Great people

Just call Apolo Anton Ohno the most decorated sportsman in the history of the Winter Olympics. The speed skater glided into the history books after the 2010 Olympics, winning a record-breaking eighth Olympic medal after completing the men’s 5,000-meter relay.
Apolo Anton Ohno, born on May 22, 1982, is an American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist (two golds, two silvers, four bronzes) in the Winter Olympics. He is one of the only four Americans who have won three medals in a single Winter Olympic Games. He started skating at age 12, and in two years became the best short track skater in the United States. In December1999, he became the youngest skater to win a World Cup event title.
“It feels amazing, especially in a sport as volatile as short track speed skating,” he remarked after his historic win. “This is my third Olympic Games and there is no other athlete here who has gone to three Olympic Games and won a medal every time. I wanted to leave my heart and soul on the ice and I did. I don’t look back at past medals, but I look back at the struggles. I live my life with the philosophy that anything’s possible but I had no idea I’d have this much success.”
Ohno’s third Olympics might have been his last. He is considering retirement, although US national coach Jimmy Jang is hoping to convince his longtime friend to compete four years from now in Sochi, a Russian city where the next Winter Olympics is going to be held.
“I never say ‘never’,” Ohno said. “I need a break from this sport that’s been very good to me.”
After the relay, Ohno skated over to congratulate the Canadians and shook hands with his South Korean competitors. One of them said: “We have some good memories and we also have some bad memories of Ohno. I will be sorry to see him leave the world of short track when he does.”

1. 1.

   What would be the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      Short Track Speed Skating
   2. B.
      Apolo Anton Ohno’s sport dream
   3. C.
      Eight Gold Medalists in the Winter Olympics
   4. D.
      “Michael Phelps” on the Ice—Apolo Anton Ohno
2. 2.

   What does the underlined word “volatile” in Paragraph 3 mean?

   1. A.
      changeable   
   2. B.
      violent    
   3. C.
      stable    
   4. D.
      interesting
3. 3.

   Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   1. A.
      His three medals in this Olympics makes him the third one in American sports history.
   2. B.
      He owes his success to his hard working and his strong belief.
   3. C.
      He will retire after the next Winter Olympic Games to be held in Russia.
   4. D.
      He has gained worldwide fame and recognition but his competitors’ envy.
4. 4.

   In which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to be found?

   1. A.
      Health and Entertainment         
   2. B.
      News abroad   
   3. C.
      Life and Society                
   4. D.
      Great people

Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad has been retired. But he didn’t go quietly. In his final speech, he blamed the Jewish people for the problems between Israel and the Palestinians.
“The Jews have taken land of the Muslims,” he said. “What if part of America was given to the Jews as Israel? Would the Americans let it happen? Of course not.”
His words angered many western governments, but Mahathir doesn’t care. “I like to speak my mind,” the 77-year-old explained. “Sometimes people don’t like it. But that is what leadership is all about.”
Loved by some and disliked by others, his 22 years in power have seen great changes in Malaysia. He has taken it from being one of Asia’s poorest countries to the world’s 18th largest trading nation. It is also a peaceful country with native Malaysians living alongside minority groups. Chinese make up a quarter of the population, while a further 7.4 percent are of Indian origin. Teenage girls wearing Muslim^① headscarves happily walk around large stores as ethnic Chinese play mah-jong^② in nearby cafes.
But Mahathir has made enemies at home and abroad and some people will be glad he has gone. The US was unhappy when he often blamed it for globalization. Meanwhile, critics say that he has limited the freedom of the Malaysian people in order to stay in control of the country. Despite this, he is a hero to leaders in Southeast Asia as well as those in the Islamic^③ world. “He marked out the path to success for developing nations in the region to follow,” said Thai President Thaksin Shinawatra.
Now he just wants to enjoy his retirement and insists that he will not take on a special role in government. “I’m a nobody,” he said. But many Malaysians do not agree with this.
Notes:
①    Muslim  adj. 穆斯林的
②    mah-jong  n. 麻将
③    Islamic  adj. 伊斯兰教的
Choose the best answers according to the above:

1. 1.

   What does Mahathir probably mean by saying “But that is what leadership is all about.”?

   1. A.
      The Jews have taken land of the Muslines by strong power of their leadership.
   2. B.
      America should give part of its land to Israel though its leadership is powerful.
   3. C.
      Leadership has the obligation to speak up what you think is right or wrong.
   4. D.
      As a leader of a country, you have the right to teach those in other countries what to do and how.
2. 2.

   Which is NOT true about the following?

   1. A.
      Malaysia was no longer poor after Mahathir came into power.
   2. B.
      Malaysia is a country with natives and other minorities like Jews living alongside
      peacefully.
   3. C.
      Malaysia developed a lot within Mahathir’s power but freedom of Malaysians was
      limited.
   4. D.
      Mahathir’s role in the world is both a hero to leaders in Southeast Asia but also a possible enemy of some countries.
3. 3.

   The best title of this passage would be _________.

   1. A.
      A Religion Enthusiast
   2. B.
      Mahathir’s Political Policy
   3. C.
      Mahathir Is Malaysia
   4. D.
      Hero of the World