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No one ever thought that Debbie Black could be a basketball player. People said she was too short, but Debbie wouldn't let that stop her dream.
However, in high school and later in college, school team coaches refused her because she was too short. Debbie found them and showed how well she played. Then the coaches changed their minds. Soon people noticed the great basketball player.
In 1988, Debbie wanted to play on the US Olympic team, but she didn't make it. What's worse, Debbie couldn't find a job as a basketball player. For the first time, she thought, “Can hard work really help?” However, she didn't want to give up.
Luckily, she found a job in Australia in 1989. Soon she became a big star. Seven years later, a great chance came to her. Debbie flew back to the US and tried out for a team. After seeing her play, the coach in Colorado said,“Debbie is the best player I’ve ever seen. ” He hired(雇用) her for the team. Soon she was a favourite with the fans and also a two-time All-Star.
Debbie Black often tells others to follow their dreams. “Don’t let people tell you that you can’t do something. Always believe in yourself. You can do anything if you try hard enough. ”
A. Complete the timeline of Debbie’s story.
B. Answer the questions.
(
A. She knew the right way to train herself.
B. She didn't give up and finally grew tall.
C. She trained hard and believed in herself.
D. She worked hard and always had good luck.
2. Do you think being a basketball player was a dream too big for Debbie? Why or why not?
No one ever thought that Debbie Black could be a basketball player. People said she was too short, but Debbie wouldn't let that stop her dream.
However, in high school and later in college, school team coaches refused her because she was too short. Debbie found them and showed how well she played. Then the coaches changed their minds. Soon people noticed the great basketball player.
In 1988, Debbie wanted to play on the US Olympic team, but she didn't make it. What's worse, Debbie couldn't find a job as a basketball player. For the first time, she thought, “Can hard work really help?” However, she didn't want to give up.
Luckily, she found a job in Australia in 1989. Soon she became a big star. Seven years later, a great chance came to her. Debbie flew back to the US and tried out for a team. After seeing her play, the coach in Colorado said,“Debbie is the best player I’ve ever seen. ” He hired(雇用) her for the team. Soon she was a favourite with the fans and also a two-time All-Star.
Debbie Black often tells others to follow their dreams. “Don’t let people tell you that you can’t do something. Always believe in yourself. You can do anything if you try hard enough. ”
A. Complete the timeline of Debbie’s story.
B. Answer the questions.
(
C
)1. Why could Debbie finally make her dream come true?A. She knew the right way to train herself.
B. She didn't give up and finally grew tall.
C. She trained hard and believed in herself.
D. She worked hard and always had good luck.
2. Do you think being a basketball player was a dream too big for Debbie? Why or why not?
No, I don't think so.
Because she always believes in herself and tries hard.
答案
A. 1. short 2. Olympic 3. job 4. Australian 5. big star 6. 1996 7. fans 8. an All-Star
B. 1. C 2. No, I don't think so. Because she always believes in herself and tries hard.
B. 1. C 2. No, I don't think so. Because she always believes in herself and tries hard.
解析
【分析】
本题为阅读理解任务题，分为补全时间线（A部分）和问答（B部分）。解题思路：A部分需根据原文对应时间节点和事件，提取关键信息填空；B1题需定位原文关于Debbie成功原因的表述，匹配选项；B2题需结合Debbie的经历，表达观点并说明理由。
【解析】
A. 补全时间线：
1. 原文第一段提到“People said she was too short”，对应第一个空填short；
2. 原文第三段“In 1988, Debbie wanted to play on the US Olympic team”，对应第二个空填Olympic；
3. 原文第三段“What's worse, Debbie couldn't find a job as a basketball player”，对应第三个空填job；
4. 原文第四段“Luckily, she found a job in Australia in 1989”，对应第四个空填Australian；
5. 原文第四段“Soon she became a big star”，对应第五个空填big star；
6. 1989年加7年为1996年，对应第六个空填1996；
7. 原文第四段“Soon she was a favourite with the fans”，对应第七个空填fans；
8. 原文第四段“also a two-time All-Star”，对应第八个空填an All-Star。
B. 问答：
1. 原文最后一段提到“Always believe in yourself. You can do anything if you try hard enough”，说明Debbie成功是因为努力和相信自己，对应选项C；
2. 结合Debbie克服身高困难、坚持梦想的经历，可回答：No, I don't think so. Because she always believes in herself and tries hard.
【答案】
A. 1. short 2. Olympic 3. job 4. Australian 5. big star 6. 1996 7. fans 8. an All-Star
B. 1. C 2. No, I don't think so. Because she always believes in herself and tries hard.
【知识点】
任务型阅读、细节理解题、观点表达题
【点评】
本题以励志人物Debbie的故事为载体，考查学生对文章细节信息的提取能力和主旨理解能力，引导学生树立坚持梦想、相信自我的观念，题目设置贴合学生认知，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题为阅读理解任务题，分为补全时间线（A部分）和问答（B部分）。解题思路：A部分需根据原文对应时间节点和事件，提取关键信息填空；B1题需定位原文关于Debbie成功原因的表述，匹配选项；B2题需结合Debbie的经历，表达观点并说明理由。
【解析】
A. 补全时间线：
1. 原文第一段提到“People said she was too short”，对应第一个空填short；
2. 原文第三段“In 1988, Debbie wanted to play on the US Olympic team”，对应第二个空填Olympic；
3. 原文第三段“What's worse, Debbie couldn't find a job as a basketball player”，对应第三个空填job；
4. 原文第四段“Luckily, she found a job in Australia in 1989”，对应第四个空填Australian；
5. 原文第四段“Soon she became a big star”，对应第五个空填big star；
6. 1989年加7年为1996年，对应第六个空填1996；
7. 原文第四段“Soon she was a favourite with the fans”，对应第七个空填fans；
8. 原文第四段“also a two-time All-Star”，对应第八个空填an All-Star。
B. 问答：
1. 原文最后一段提到“Always believe in yourself. You can do anything if you try hard enough”，说明Debbie成功是因为努力和相信自己，对应选项C；
2. 结合Debbie克服身高困难、坚持梦想的经历，可回答：No, I don't think so. Because she always believes in herself and tries hard.
【答案】
A. 1. short 2. Olympic 3. job 4. Australian 5. big star 6. 1996 7. fans 8. an All-Star
B. 1. C 2. No, I don't think so. Because she always believes in herself and tries hard.
【知识点】
任务型阅读、细节理解题、观点表达题
【点评】
本题以励志人物Debbie的故事为载体，考查学生对文章细节信息的提取能力和主旨理解能力，引导学生树立坚持梦想、相信自我的观念，题目设置贴合学生认知，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
