任务三 阅读并回答问题
After years of training and effort, China made history again—this time on the snooker(斯诺克桌球) stage. On May 6th, 2025, Zhao Xintong, a 28-year-old Chinese player, became the first Asian to win the World Snooker Championship. It was a moment that made all the Chinese cheer and feel so proud.
The final match was like a big showdown(决战). Zhao Xintong had to play against Mark Williams, a well-known and experienced player. As a beginner, instead of feeling nervous or scared, Zhao thought it a chance to prove himself. Every shot, every move, made the audience’s hearts beat faster than usual. Zhao focused hard on the table, aiming at the colourful balls and hitting them with his stick carefully. In the end, Zhao won with a total score of 18-12, becoming a national hero in China. As Ding Junhui said, “Tonight’s starlight belongs to all Chinese fans who have been waiting for this moment!” The sport’s chairman, Jason Ferguson, said, “Since he is young and talented, Zhao will take snooker to another level.” This victory not only ended China’s 20-year wait for a championship in this sport but also helped an Asian player reach the top position in the sport for the first time.
Zhao Xintong has written a new and important part in the history of snooker. Fans all over the world are now keeping their eyes on him. One thing is for sure—the future of snooker looks very exciting, and there are sure to be more great moments to come.
回答下面5个问题,每题答案不超过6个词。
1. Who is the winner of the 2025 World Snooker Championship?
2. What is Mark Williams?
3. What did Zhao think of the final match as a beginner?
4. In Jason Ferguson’s eyes, why will Zhao take snooker to another level?
5. What do you think of the future of snooker?