Question

The Rugby (英式橄榄球) World Cup is currently being held in New Zealand. The tournament, due to finish on October 23, is living up to the famous English saying, “Rugby is a thug's (暴徒) game played by gentlemen. ”

The games are physically aggressive; the tackles (冲撞) on the pitch are brutal; but the end of each match is a civilized affair. Players shake hands and applaud each other. Of course, the other side to this saying is: "Football is a gentleman's game played by thugs. " Indeed, unlike soccer players, rugby players don't often question the referee's (裁判员) decisions or pretend to be injured when they are not.

“Football could learn a lot from rugby," said Brian Moore, a former England rugby player "The wonderful spirit of rugby is: there is a gentlemanly code to it. You play hard on the pitch, but you always respect your opponent..

Rugby is mainly played in Europe. Australia, New Zealand and parts of Africa. "It is more enjoyable to play than soccer because you are always involved in the game," said Peter, a Welsh rugby coach. "Rugby is also a far superior test of strength, stamina (耐力) and determination. "

Most professional rugby players are large, strong and weigh over 90 kilograms. People who play the sport need to be tough and be prepared to get hurt. Black eyes, broken bones, lost teeth and being knocked unconscious—all these are common injuries. Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is blind in one eye thanks to a rugby accident at school.

In England, children begin playing the game at school at the age of 8. When they enter high school, many begin to play full contact rugby. Children are taught to play for around one hour a week during their PE lessons. Most schools have a rugby team. Children who play for the school team are usually the sportiest kids, and are seen as brave and athletic.

1.What can be concluded from the first three paragraphs?

A. Football players are not real gentlemen.

B. There is a better spirit in playing rugby than football.

C. Football players are not as athletic as rugby players.

D. Brian Moore thinks that rules should be stricter in football.

2.According to the passage, Peter thinks ______.

A. rugby players pretend to be injured when they are not

B. rugby is not very popular in America and Asia

C. rugby makes people enjoy sports better than soccer

D. rugby needs players' strong will rather than strength

3.The example of Gordon Brown is mentioned in order to .

A. prove that playing rugby can earn people fame

B. explain why Gordon Brown is blind in one eye

C. support the point that rugby players often get hurt

D. warn teenagers against playing rugby at school

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A. Teenagers will lose interest in football.

B. English children have a talent for rugby.

C. Playing rugby doesn't involve skills.

D. Rugby is not suitable for everyone.

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：橄榄球和足球是不一样的，橄榄球的美妙的精神是：有绅士风度的代码。你很认真地打在球场上，但你总是尊重你的对手。橄榄球比足球更有欣赏价值。

1.1】B推理判断题。根据第三段第一句Football could learn a lot from rugby .The wonderful spirit of rugby is: there is a gentlemanly code to it. You play hard on the pitch, but you always respect your opponent. 足球可以从橄榄球学到很多。橄榄球的美妙的精神是：有绅士风度的代码。你很认真地打在球场上，但你总是尊重你的对手。从这里可知选B。

2.2】C推理判断题。根据第二段中的Football is a gentleman's game played by thugs. " Indeed, unlike soccer players, rugby players don't often question the referee's (裁判员) decisions or pretend to be injured when they are not. 足球是一个被暴徒玩的绅士游戏，确实，不向足球运动员，橄榄球运动员不经常询问裁判员的决定或假装受伤。所以说橄榄球更好看，故选C。

3.3】C细节理解题。根据第五段第二句People who play the sport need to be tough and be prepared to get hurt.玩橄榄球的人们需要坚韧和准备受伤。故选C。

4.4】D推理判断题。根据文章最后一句Children who play for the school team are usually the sportiest kids, and are seen as brave and athletic在校队玩橄榄球的孩子们通常是最爱运动的孩子们，并被视为勇敢和运动。从这里可以看出不是每个人都适合玩橄榄球。故选D。

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