四、阅读理解
On a basketball court, Memettursunjan Erkin quickly ran past his opponent (对手), turned around, and threw a perfect pass to his teammate. Small in size, he didn't stand out at first glance—until someone noticed his prosthetic (假体的) leg.
Born in 2013 in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Memettursunjan came into the world missing part of his right leg. As a child, he often stayed by the window, watching other children run and play. “Walking on a prosthetic leg was hard, so I usually stayed at home,” he explained.
Everything changed when Memettursunjan was six. He watched a video of NBA star Stephen Curry, who wasn't the tallest or the strongest player, but was fearless and skillful. The video deeply inspired him.
However, the basketball court was ruthless (无情的). “I couldn't beat anyone,” Memettursunjan recalled. “I even thought about giving up.” But he didn't. “I cried at night, but the next morning, I told myself: Real men don't give up.”
He hung a simple basketball hoop (篮球筐) on a tree outside his home and practised for hours every day. He learned to play smarter: If he couldn't run faster than others, he could focus on improving his skills; if he couldn't jump very high, he could pass the ball really well.
His hard work paid off. He got into the school team, not because of others' pity for him, but because of his perseverance (毅力) and skills.
Now, Memettursunjan has found not only confidence, but also friendship. “Basketball gives me something more than a game,” he said. “It has helped me find myself.”
() 1. How did the writer start the passage?
A. By describing a scene.
B. By giving a definition (定义).
C. By introducing a problem.
D. By comparing (对比) two people.
() 2. What did Memettursunjan usually do when he was a child?
A. Climbed a mountain.
B. Rode a bicycle.
C. Watched videos.
D. Stayed by the window.
() 3. When did Memettursunjan get interested in basketball?
A. In 2015.
B. In 2017.
C. In 2019.
D. In 2021.
() 4. What was the key to his improvement?
A. Depending on his speed.
B. Focusing on improving skills.
C. Practising jumping higher.
D. Getting a new prosthetic leg.
() 5. Which saying best describes Memettursunjan's story?
A. Time is money.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
D. Where there is a will, there is a way.