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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 23 (Xinhua)—The 26th Summer Universiade drew its curtain here on Tuesday night, concluding the 11 days competition among university athletes with memorable highlights.
OPENING CEREMONY
Shenzhen Summer Universiade opened on August 12th, 12,000 student athletes, coaches and officials from 152 countries and regions started their journey here.
In the absence of famous pop stars and splendid fireworks show, the opening ceremony was massively different from the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.
Cutting off a long artistic performance, the parade of athletes was fully put back on track in Shenzhen, making it available for 12,000 delegates showing themselves at the opening ceremony.
The athletes also formed part of the stage, and they were invited to dance and sing with more than 4,000 young performers, making the ceremony a big party for, by and of the athletes.
RECORD BREAKERS
During the 11 days competition, 14 Universiade records have been refreshed by athletes from China, the U.S., Australia, South Korea and Lithuania on swimming, archery and cycling track.
Universiade swimmers broke 7 records, all by female athletes from China, the U.S. and Australia, while cycling track witnessed 6 records by athletes from China, Russia and Lithuania.
Jennifer Connolly, the U.S. short course swimmer, broke the Universiade record at the heat of women's 50m backstroke and refreshed it again in the final. Lithuanian rider Vilijia Sereikaite was cast the same mould as Connolly to refresh the record twice for women's 3km individual pursuit.
OLYMPICS QUALIFIERS
Thirtyeight swimmers from 16 countries and regions qualified for next year's London Olympic Games by hitting FINA's standards.
Swimming at Shenzhen Universiade was recognized as the official Olympics qualifying event by FINA. Individual swimmers who can meet the FINA standards of 2012 Olympic qualifying times in 26 events have the chance to swim in next year's Olympics.
The United States and Japan both have nine qualified swimmers to lead the list, yet only one American swimmer Michael Klueh made a doublespots in 400m free and 1,500m free while each of three Japanese swimmers, Satomi Suzuki, Yuya Horihata and Shiho Sakai won two qualifications.
CHINESE DELEGATION
The Chinese delegation, consisting of 494 athletes, created the most splendid record in Universiade history.
Winning 75 golds, 39 silvers and 31 bronze medals, the host athletes harvested their major victories in track and field, diving and gymnastics.
However, China gave up their domination on some of their traditionally strong sports like badminton as they had not sent their best athletes, while focusing on sharing the happiness with athletes around the world has become the first priority.
GREEN LEGACY
Upon taking a closer look at some of the cars currently parked around Shenzhen, one can notice a rather unusual bumper sticker—a green ribbon. They aren't decorations, however, instead indicated the driver's willingness to spend less time on the road during the Universiade.
According to the organizing committee, more than 400,000 car owners volunteered to give up driving during the Universiade.
The host city also launched its own carbontrading program earlier this month, and the money raised from these carbon sales will be used to plant trees, build energy savingfacilities and fund environmental research projects.
（Ｅnglish．news.cn）
原创试题
1. Which of the following isn't the reason to make the opening ceremony different from the opening ceremony of 2008 Beijing Olympics?
A. There isn't a long artistic performance in this opening ceremony.
B. There isn't any showing time for athletes in this opening ceremony.
C. There isn't any splendid fireworks show in this opening ceremony.
D. There aren't any famous pop stars in this opening ceremony.
2. From the passage, we know that .
A. The opening ceremony had famous pop stars and splendid fireworks show
B. Only American athletes refreshed the record twice
C. Nine American swimmers won two qualifications for next year's London Olympic Games
D. China's focusing on sharing happiness with athletes around the world has become the first priority
3. Which of the following is true?
A. Six cycling track records were set by female athletes.
B. Seven swimming records were set by female athletes.
C. Six cycling track records were set by the athletes from China Lithuania and Australia.
D. Seven swimming records were set by the athletes from China, the U.S. and Russia.
4. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. China won 145 medals in this Universiade.
B. The opening ceremony is different from the opening ceremony of 2008 Beijing Olympics.
C. Some highlights of Shenzhen 2011 Summer Universiade.
D. China gave up their domination on some of their traditionally strong sports.
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完美答案
1. B。从对开幕式的描述中可以看到本届大运会开幕式与2008北京奥运会和2010广州亚运会开幕式最大的不同点是没有著名歌手参与，没有烟火表演，去掉了长时间的艺术表演，所以A、C、D都是造成不同的原因。
2. D。此题是个细节题。从开幕式一节可以看到没有著名流行歌手也没有烟火表演，所以A不对；来自多个国家的运动员都有破纪录的表现，所以B不对；美国只有一个运动员有两项资格，所以C不对。从“However, China gave up their domination on some of their traditionally strong spots… has become the first priority.”可以看到答案D叙述是和文意吻合的。
3. B。大运会上7个游泳纪录都是由来自三个国家的女运动员打破的。
4. C。全文描述了几个大运会的亮点。
素材观察
本文中有不少单词是《课程标准》和《考试说明》中列出的重点词汇，下面笔者就精选draw, break, form, recognize, share等五个常考的单词及其拓展与大家共享，所有单词都有标准英文解释及汉语解释，所选例句全部来自权威词典及教材等。
draw vt.
1. move or pull so as to cover or uncover something 拉（开）；拉（上）
“draw the curtains” 落幕 (同义词) close, shut
The blinds were drawn. 窗帘拉上了。
It was getting dark so I switched on the light and drew the curtains. 天快黑了，我打开灯，拉上了窗帘。
2. to make pictures, or a picture of sth., with a pencil, pen or chalk(用铅笔、钢笔或粉笔)画，描绘，描画
You draw beautifully. 你画得真好。
She drew a house. 她画了一栋房子。
She drew a circle in the sand with a stick. 她用枝条在地上画了个圆。
3. pull 拖；拉
He drew the cork out of the bottle. 他把瓶塞拔了出来。
I drew my chair up closer to the fire. 我把椅子向火旁拉近了点。
She drew me onto the balcony. 她把我拉到阳台上。
相关短语：
draw a conclusion 得出结论
draw out 取出（存款等），拔出
draw up 开近，走近，把……开了过来
draw on 临近，到来
draw in 吸进来，缩进来，吸引来
draw back 退回， 往后退
draw off 撤退，后退
draw lots 抽签，抓阄
form vt.
1. have function role 功能；作用
The survey formed part of a larger programme of research. 这个调查是计划的一部分。
These drawings will form the basis of the exhibition. 这些画将成为展览的基本部分。
2. start to exist开始存在
Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. 开了花，但没有结果。
Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. 天边出现了暴雨云。
3. make shape/form （使）形成
Form the dough into balls with your hands. 用手把生面团揉成球团。
Rearrange the letters to form a new word. 重新排列字母，组成另一个单词。
相关短语：
form from 由……构成，由……组成
form into 组成，排成，分成
form up 排好队伍
Be the first to say “Hello.”
break v.
1. break a record to do sth. better, faster, etc. than anyone has ever done it before 打破（记录）
She had broken the world 100 meters record. 她打破了100米的纪录。
The movie broke all boxoffice records. 这部影片打破了所有的票房纪录。
2. break in pieces 破碎
All the windows broke with the force of the blast. 爆炸的力量震碎了所有的窗子。
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. 她从梯子上掉下来，摔断了胳膊。
相关短语：
break down 出故障；坏掉
break for sth. 突然冲向；向……挣脱
break in 强行进入；破门而入
break off 断开；中断
break out (战争，打斗等不愉快的事情)突然爆发
recognize vt.
1. to accept and approve of sth./sb. officially （正式）认可，接受，赞成
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. 英国拒绝承认这个新的政权。
He is recognized to be their natural leader. 人们都自然的认可他是他们的领袖。
2. to know who sb is or what sth is when you see or hear them, because you have seen them or heard them or it before 认出；辨别出
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. 他一进屋，我就认出他来了。
Do you recognize this tune? 你能听出这是哪首曲子吗？
相关短语：
recognize as 承认是；认出是
recognize one's voice 听出某人的声音
share vt.
1. to give some of what you have to sb. else; to let sb. use sth. that is yours 分享；共享
Eli shared his chocolate with the other kids. 伊莱把他的巧克力和其他孩子一起分着吃了。
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. 探讨会是个互通信息，交流思想的好地方。
2. to have or use sth. at the same time as sb. else 共有；合用
Sue shares a house with three other students. 休和另外三个学生合住一所房子。
There isn't any empty table. Would you mind sharing? 没有空桌子了。你愿不愿意和别人合坐？
相关短语：
share and share alike 平分，均摊
share in 分享，分担， 共同努力
share out 分给（一些人）
share…with 与……合用