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ds in 1972 was less than Phelps’ in Beijing. B. Phelps won by a narrow in the 100m butterfly. C. Phelps has very inflexible joints, huge lungs, and incredibly large feet. D. It is a bit lucky for Phelps to get eight gold medals. 4. Why did Phelps’ mother first make him swim? A. She thought he would win gold medals. B. She wanted him to make friends in swimming pool. C. She wanted to prove she was right. D. She knew he was perfect for a swimmer. Period 5 Lesson 3 Sports Stars Ⅰ. ; visiting 5. useless; arguing Ⅱ. your parents express an interest in your friends? 2. We can’t pete with overseas firms unless we improve the quality of our goods. 3. I failed but I’m keen to try again. war came to an end in May. is amazing that the little boy knows so much about history. Ⅲ. [event 在此句中表示 “ 比賽的項目 ” 。 ] 3. B [根據(jù)時間狀語 for many years所填部分應(yīng)為表示狀態(tài)的詞, send sb. to prison把某人送進(jìn)監(jiān)獄,強(qiáng)調(diào)動作,不與一段時間連用,故選 B。 personally 就個人而言,符合句意。 ] 5. A [“with +賓語+形容詞 ” 是 with的復(fù)合結(jié)構(gòu)中的一種形式。 ] 6. D [encourage sb. to do 。 ] 8. B [be amazed at 對 ?? 感到震驚; amazing 令人震驚的。也可作為固定句型來記, There was a time when...曾經(jīng)有時候 ?? 。 ] Ⅳ. [選文章標(biāo)題一定注意主題句,而主題句很多時候就 在文章開頭。 ] [由第七段首句 “...a swimsuit which has been making waves in the world of swimming.” 一件在游泳界 “making waves” 的泳衣,很容易猜出是 “ 引起轟動 ” 。 ] 4. B [由倒數(shù)第三段的 “...who first pushed hi m into swimming as a way of making friends, ” 可知他母親想讓他通過游泳交朋