About a year ago，if you had asked who Dinara Safina was，the answer would have been，“She is Marat Safin’s younger sister.” She was overshadowed by her wonder brother.But now she has made a name for herself：the world No.1 player in women’s tennis.

The 22?year?old Russian overtook Serena Williams of the US for top ranking on April 20.“Before，every place I go，I am Marat’s sister.Nothing else，”she told New York Times.“I always wanted to be myself，and now finally the results come，and people can know me as Dinara Safina.”

Safina has made it to two great event finals，in the 2008 French and in the 2009 Australian Open，and won a silver medal in the Beijing Olympic Games.

Clearly，family isn’t the only connection Safina and her brother share.Their DNA burns with competitive fire.Safin has held the distinction for years of being a hottempered player on court.When he lost his temper，he would smash a racket (球拍)．Safina is as emotionally explosive as her brother.A headline in the newspaper The Australian once described her as “mad as a snake”．The Sydney Morning Herald，during the Australian Open，summed up Safina’s volatile (不稳定的) emotional state with the headline—Safina goes from basket case to top of the world.

It’s not rare for a family to have two top tennis players.Safina’s father owns a tennis academy and her mother worked as a coach.“I had no choice but to become a tennis player，but I don’t mind being a tennis player，” Safina said.

From this talented family she is also given one of her best weapons on court，her size.She is 1.82 meters tall and weighs 70kg.But it is hard work that led her to her recent success.

“I hope to prove to everyone over the coming months that I deserve the honor of being world No.1，”she said.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A．How Safina came first in women’s tennis.

B．How the parents taught Safina to play tennis.

C．How her brother helped Safina play tennis.

D．How Safina beat her brother in playing tennis.

2.Which one of the following doesn’t contribute to Safina’s success?

A．Her hard work and strong competitiveness.

B．Her emotional explosion and volatile emotional state.

C．The fact that she is 1.82 meters tall and weighs 70kg.

D．The fact that her parents are both good tennis players.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Serena Williams was topped by Safina on ranking list on April 20.

B．Dinara Safina was always very confident and eager to succeed.

C．Safina was eager to become a tennis player when she was a child.

D．Marat Safin won the two finals，in the 2008 French and in the 2009 Australian Open.

4. What can we infer from the headline “Safina goes from basket case to top of the world”？

A．Safina wanted to top the world in tennis when she was a baby in a basket.

B．After she won the Australian Open，Dinara Safina cried.

C．Too nervous at first，Safina finally gained confidence and won.

D．Safina learnt from the basket case and finally came top of the world.

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About a year ago, if you had asked who Dinara Safina was the answer would have been:   "She is Marat. Safin's younger sister."  Back then she was overshadowed by her wonder brother.  But now she has made a name for herself: the world No. 1 player in women’s tennis.

The 22-year-old Russian. will overtake Serena Williams of the US for top ranking on April 20.  "Before, every place I go, I am Marat's sister. Nothing else," she told New York Times. "I always wanted to be myself, and now finally the results are coming, and people can know me as Dinara Satina.”

Safina has made it to two great event finals, in the 2008 French and in this year's Australian Open, and won a silver medal in the Beijing Olympic Games.

Clearly; family isn't the only connection Safina's and her brother share. Both of their DNA burns with competitive fire. Satin has held the distinction for years of being a hot tempered player on Court. When he lost his temper, he would break a racket（球拍）. Safina is as emotionally explosive as her brother. A headline in the newspaper The Australian once described her as   "mad as a snake".  The Sydney Morning Herald, during the Australian Open, summed up Safina's volatile（不稳定的）emotional state with the headline: "Satina goes from basket case to top of the world."

It's not rare for a family to have two top tennis players. Safina's father owns a tennis academy and her mother worked as a coach.   "I had no choice but to become a tennis player, but I don't mind being a tennis player," Safina said.

From this talented family she is also given one of her best weapons on court, her size. She is 1.82 meters tall and Weighs 70 kg. But it is hard work that led her to her recent Success.

"I hope to prove to everyone over the coming months that I deserve the honor of being world No. 1," she said.

56. What is the passage mainly about?

A. How Safina came first in world women's tennis.

B. How the parents taught Safina to play tennis.

C. How her brother helped Safina play tennis.

D. How Safina beat her brother in playing tennis.

57. Which of the following doesn't contribute to Satina's success?

A. Her hard work and strong competitiveness.

B. Her emotional explosion and volatile emotional state.

C. The fact that she is 1.82 meters tall and weighs 70 kg.

D. The fact that her parents are two good tennis players.

58. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Serena Williams will be topped by Safina on ranking list on April 20.

B. Dinara Safina was always very confident and eager to succeed.

C. Safina was eager to become a tennis player when she was a child.

D. Marat Safin won the two finals, in 2008 French and in Austrahan Open.

59.  What can we infer from the headline "Safina goes from basket case to top of the world.”?

A. Safina wanted to top the world in tennis when she was a baby in a basket.

B. After she won this year's Australian Open, Dinara Safina cried.

C. Too nervous at first, but Safina finally gained confidence and won.

D. Safina learnt from the basket case and finally became top of the world.

60. What can we learn from this passage?

A. Family plays an absolute role in shaping world-rank players.

B. As long as you have the same size as Safina, you are surely to succeed.

C. Safina hasn't been getting along with her brother for being ill-tempered.

D. Fine qualities help to make a top player, counting hard work.

About a year ago, if you had asked who Dinara Safina was the answer would have been:   "She is Marat. Safin's younger sister."  Back then she was overshadowed by her wonder brother.  But now she has made a name for herself: the world No. 1 player in women’s tennis.

The 22-year-old Russian. will overtake Serena Williams of the US for top ranking on April 20.  "Before, every place I go, I am Marat's sister. Nothing else," she told New York Times. "I always wanted to be myself, and now finally the results are coming, and people can know me as Dinara Satina.”

Safina has made it to two great event finals, in the 2008 French and in this year's Australian Open, and won a silver medal in the Beijing Olympic Games.

Clearly; family isn't the only connection Safina's and her brother share. Both of their DNA burns with competitive fire. Satin has held the distinction for years of being a hot tempered player on Court. When he lost his temper, he would break a racket（球拍）. Safina is as emotionally explosive as her brother. A headline in the newspaper The Australian once described her as   "mad as a snake".  The Sydney Morning Herald, during the Australian Open, summed up Safina's volatile（不稳定的）emotional state with the headline: "Satina goes from basket case to top of the world."

It's not rare for a family to have two top tennis players. Safina's father owns a tennis academy and her mother worked as a coach.   "I had no choice but to become a tennis player, but I don't mind being a tennis player," Safina said.

From this talented family she is also given one of her best weapons on court, her size. She is 1.82 meters tall and Weighs 70 kg. But it is hard work that led her to her recent Success.

"I hope to prove to everyone over the coming months that I deserve the honor of being world No. 1," she said.

1．What is the passage mainly about?

A．How Safina came first in world women's tennis.

B．How the parents taught Safina to play tennis.

C．How her brother helped Safina play tennis.

D．How Safina beat her brother in playing tennis.

2．Which of the following doesn't contribute to Satina's success?

A．Her hard work and strong competitiveness.

B．Her emotional explosion and volatile emotional state.

C．The fact that she is 1.82 meters tall and weighs 70 kg.

D．The fact that her parents are two good tennis players.

3．Which of the following statements is true?

A．Serena Williams will be topped by Safina on ranking list on April 20.

B．Dinara Safina was always very confident and eager to succeed.

C．Safina was eager to become a tennis player when she was a child.

D．Marat Safin won the two finals, in 2008 French and in Austrahan Open.

4．What can we infer from the headline "Safina goes from basket case to top of the world.”?

A．Safina wanted to top the world in tennis when she was a baby in a basket.

B．After she won this year's Australian Open, Dinara Safina cried.

C．Too nervous at first, but Safina finally gained confidence and won.

D．Safina learnt from the basket case and finally became top of the world.

5．What can we learn from this passage?

A．Family plays an absolute role in shaping world-rank players.

B．As long as you have the same size as Safina, you are surely to succeed.

C．Safina hasn't been getting along with her brother for being ill-tempered.

D．Fine qualities help to make a top player, counting hard work.