结构推理 Directions: In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words). Some people argue that the pressures on international sportsmen and sportswomen kill the essence of sport: the pursuit of personal excellence. Children kick a football around for fun. When they get older and play for local school teams, they become competitive. But they still enjoy playing. The individual representing his country can not afford to think about enjoying himself;he has to think only about winning. He is responsible for an entire nation’s hopes, dreams and reputation. A good example is the football World Cup. Football is the world’s most important sport. It is even more important now that the United States is seriously taking it up. Winning the World Cup is perhaps the summit of international sporting success. Mention “Argentina” to someone and chances are that he will think of football. In a sense, winning the World Cup “puts Argentina on the map”. Sports fans and supporters get quite irrational about the World Cup. People in England felt that their country was somehow important after they won in 1966. Last year thousands of Scots sold their cars and even their houses, and spent all their money traveling to Argentina where the finals were played. So, am I arguing that international competition kills the idea of sport? Certainly not! Do the Argentineans really believe that because 11 of their men proved the most skillful at football, their nation is in every way better than others? Not really. But it’s nice to know that you won, and that in one way at least your country is the best. 1.Some people criticize competition in sports because 2.According to the passage, if a sportsman thinks only about winning, he will 3.In international games people tend to associate the performance of their athletes with 4.The expression “puts Argentina on the map” (Line 4, Para. 2) means 5.Nations that win in international games prove that
【正确答案】1. it kills the essence of sport 2. lose fun/enjoyment 3. their nation's hopes, dreams and reputations 4. “makes Argentina world famous” 5. they are best at least on sports field
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