成都石室中学2013外地生入学英语考试(2)

C. Spreading rumors may cause you to end up in prison, D. It was hard to make up for the damage that rumors cause. B

DAVID Beckham, English soccer's golden boy, is calling it a day. On May 18, Beckham,38, played his final game.

\Beckham's soccer career is\

Beckham started his professional soccer career in 1992 at Manchester United. He then went on to play for Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy, AC Milan, and PSG. He is the first Englishman to win league championships in four different countries.

Beckham is not the best soccer player of all time, but he is one of the most famous people in the world. Beckham is a source of national pride. He captained（担任国家队队长）his country for six years and played for England 115 times. Beckham is an international pop idol. He is of course handsome, but his personality makes him more popular. \have enemies,\

More importantly, Beckham has encouraged people around the world to love soccer.During his six years at Gala,cy in the US, his name helped soccer to ga:,Ln respect in the country,

In March, he became a \ ambassador\ Super League. Het encourages young

Chinese to 'play soccer.

. \boys and gmrls to try and do the same,\“It [lus retirement] is the end of a chapter' of an amazing story.\

44. When Beckham decided to stop playing soccer, he felt that .

A. he didn't like playing soccer B he hated his team

C, he was playing at the top level D. he was not as pop ular as before 45. Which of the following is the correct order of Beckham's soccer career?

A. Manchester United→ Real Madrid→AC Milan→PSG Los Angeles Galaxy

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B. Mancheser United→Real Madrid→Los Angeles Galaxy→AC Milan→ PSG C. Manchester United→AC Milan→ReaIMadrid→PSG→ Los Angeles Galaxy . D. Manchester United→AC Milan→Los Angeles Galaxy→Real Madrid→PSG 46. According to the article, which of the following of Beckham is TRUE? A. He has played soccer for 25 years as a professional player. B. He has won league championships in four different countries. C. He has played for his country for six years.

D. He has led his country to win the first place for 115 times. 47. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Why Beckham can play soccer so well.

B. Why Beckham decided to stop playing soccer. C. at influence Beckham has on people. D. What different people think of him.

C

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Work

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Volunteer

Give back to gain resume points.Community service is another great way to gain valuable work and leadership experience. Nonprofit organizations such as soup kitchens and animal shelters are always looking for volunteers,and it shouldn't be difficult to find a volunteer

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Travel

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Take Classes

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