B
Sophie Pascoe is one of New Zealand's greatest Paralympic swimmers. Her incredible journey began in Christchurch, where she was born on January 8, 1993. At just two years old, her life changed forever when a lawnmower accident severely injured her left leg. After hours of surgery, doctors had to amputate(切断) it below the knee.
Despite this challenge, Sophie refused to let her disability define her. At seven, she started swimming lessons. At first, she struggled—her artificial leg made balancing difficult, and she often swallowed water. But with her family's support and her coach's guidance, she trained hard every day. Within a year, she was swimming faster than many able-bodied children.
When Sophie was nine, her grandfather became very sick with lung cancer. Before he passed away, she made him a promise: "I will win a gold medal for you at the Paralympics." This promise became her motivation.
At 15, Sophie made history as New Zealand's youngest Paralympian at Beijing 2008. She won three gold medals and one silver, breaking world records. Standing on the podium, she looked up, imagining her grandfather's proud smile.
Her success continued at three more Paralympics—London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020—where she won a total of 15 medals (8 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze). She is now one of the most decorated Paralympic swimmers in history.
But Sophie's impact goes beyond medals. She works to inspire others through her "Accessible Sports" program, helping disabled children participate in sports. She visits schools, sharing her message: "Disability doesn't mean inability. The only limits are the ones we set for ourselves."
Her autobiography became a bestseller in New Zealand. In 2022, she received the country's highest civilian honor. Sophie's story teaches us that with courage and determination, anything is possible.
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B
) 6. How did Sophie Pascoe's promise to her grandfather influence her life?
A. It made her give up swimming training.
B. It became the motivation for her hard training.
C. It made her focus on studies instead of sports.
D. It led her to start helping other disabled children.
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A
) 7. (创新考法·信息排序)Which shows the correct order of events in Sophie Pascoe's life? (Put the following in the correct order according to the passage)
a. Won 3 gold medals at her first Paralympics
b. Started swimming lessons
c. Launched the "Accessible Sports" program
d. Suffered a lawnmower accident
A. dbac
B. bdea
C. dabc
D. badc
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C
) 8. How does Sophie Pascoe continue to inspire others after her competitive career?
A. Only by writing her autobiography.
B. By participating in more swimming competitions.
C. By creating programs and giving school speeches.
D. By working as a swimming coach.
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C
) 9. What can we infer from Sophie Pascoe's experience of swimming faster than many able-bodied children within a year?
A. She was born with a natural talent for swimming.
B. Her artificial leg gave her an advantage in swimming.
C. Hard training and support helped her overcome difficulties.
D. Able-bodied children didn't practice as hard as she did.
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B
) 10. What is the central message of Sophie Pascoe's story?
A. Winning medals is the most important goal in sports.
B. Physical disabilities can be overcome with determination.
C. Family support is necessary for athletic success.
D. Swimming is the best sport for disabled athletes.
