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【题目】One of the greatest soccer players of all time isPelé. He was born in 1940 inTresCoracoes,Brazil. His first soccer ball was a grapefruit. He also used an old sock and filled it with newspaper.Peléleft school at a young age to play soccer and work to help his family. Later in life, he finished high school and college.

Peléscored 1,281 goals—more goals than any other player in the world. He helpedBrazilwin three World Cup titles.

Peléretired from soccer in 1971. People all over the world admiredPelé. Presidents and world leaders invited him to their countries. Nigeria once stopped its war for three days to letPeléplay. His talent is very unusual. Doctors once testedPeléto find out why he played soccer so well. They found that he had excellent eyesight. He is also very intelligent.Peléliked to do math problems and play chess. He said these activities helped him play better.

Peléis married and has three children. He likes to be with his family. He also plays the guitar and writes songs.Pelécares about people, especially children. He gives money to help poor children. He never advertises for tobacco or liquor companies. He knows that he has a great influence on young people.Peléonce said that he wants to “unite people, never to separate them.” He is loved and admired all over the world.

【1】The text ismainlytalking aboutPelé’s __________.

A. family B. life

C. hobby D. work

【2】How old wasPeléwhen he stopped playing soccer?

A. 49 B. 39

C. 31 D. 22

【3】Which words can best describe Pelé？

A. Caring and responsible. B. Intelligent and aggressive.

C. Helpful and outgoing. D. Generous and modest .

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【解析】这是一篇人物传记，介绍了球王贝利。

【1】主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文不仅介绍了贝利的足球生涯还有他的家庭等，所以总起来说是介绍的他的生活，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据第一段中的He was born in 1940可知，他出生于1940年，根据第三段中的Pelé retired from soccer in 1971.可知，他在1971年退役，由此可得出他退役时是31岁，故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Pelé cares about people, especially children. He gives money to help poor children. He never advertises for tobacco or liquor companies.可知，他很关心别人，另外根据He never advertises for tobacco or liquor companies. He knows that he has a great influence on young people.可知他知道自己对年轻人的影响，因此从不做酒和烟的广告，这说明他是一个非常负责任的人。故选A。