三、阅读理解
The 15th National Games opened in Guangzhou on 9 November, 2025. They were co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. This was an important sports event in China, bringing people from different areas together to enjoy sport.
The National Games included many events for everyone, not just for professional athletes. More than 20,000 players joined the events, and their ages ranged from 8 to 81. An 81-year-old man from Hong Kong took part in the table tennis competition, showing that age is just a number. There was also a women's football team with an average age of 45. The two examples showed that people of all ages can enjoy sport and stay active.
The Games were held in 19 cities, including 17 cities in Guangdong, as well as Hong Kong and Macao. Some events even took place on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Smart technology was widely used, and stadiums were renovated(翻新) to show the concept of sustainable(可持续的) development.
The mascots, Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, were inspired by Chinese white dolphins. People liked them very much and gave them the nickname "greater bay chicks" because they made people think of Guangdong's famous chicken dishes.
From professional athletes to ordinary people who love sport, everyone enjoyed the event. The 15th National Games showed the strong cooperation and positive energy of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.
()1. What can we know about the 15th National Games?
A. They were hosted only by Guangdong.
B. They opened on 8 November, 2025.
C. They brought people from different places together.
D. Only professional athletes took part in them.
()2. Why does the writer talk about the 81-year-old table tennis player in paragraph 2?
A. To show table tennis is popular in Hong Kong.
B. To show sport can be enjoyed at different ages.
C. To show older players often take part in the National Games.
D. To show he is the oldest table tennis player in the world.
()3. Why were the mascots called "greater bay chicks"?
A. Because they made people think of Guangdong's chicken dishes.
B. Because chickens are popular animals in Guangdong.
C. Because chickens are symbols of the Greater Bay Area.
D. Because the official names of the mascots were hard to remember.
()4. What can we learn about the way the Games were held?
A. They took place only in large modern cities.
B. They were mainly held in newly built sports centres.
C. They focused on smart technology and sustainable development.
D. All the events were held indoors to avoid bad weather.
()5. What is the main idea the writer wants to share through the passage?
A. Hosting sports events brings economic benefits.
B. Mascots make sports events more popular online.
C. Guangdong is a good province to host sports events.
D. The 15th National Games help build teamwork and shared spirit.

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D