Just call Apolo Anton Ohno the most decorated sportsman in the history of the Winter Olympics. The speed skater glided into the history books after the 2010 Olympics, winning a record-breaking eighth Olympic medal after completing the men’s 5,000-meter relay.

Apolo Anton Ohno, born on May 22, 1982, is an American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist (two golds, two silvers, four bronzes) in the Winter Olympics. He is one of the only four Americans who have won three medals in a single Winter Olympic Games. He started skating at age 12, and in two years became the best short track skater in the United States. In December1999, he became the youngest skater to win a World Cup event title.

“It feels amazing, especially in a sport as volatile as short track speed skating,” he remarked after his historic win. “This is my third Olympic Games and there is no other athlete here who has gone to three Olympic Games and won a medal every time. I wanted to leave my heart and soul on the ice and I did. I don’t look back at past medals, but I look back at the struggles. I live my life with the philosophy that anything’s possible but I had no idea I’d have this much success.”

Ohno’s third Olympics might have been his last. He is considering retirement, although US national coach Jimmy Jang is hoping to convince his longtime friend to compete four years from now in Sochi, a Russian city where the next Winter Olympics is going to be held.

“I never say ‘never’,” Ohno said. “I need a break from this sport that’s been very good to me.”

After the relay, Ohno skated over to congratulate the Canadians and shook hands with his South Korean competitors. One of them said: “We have some good memories and we also have some bad memories of Ohno. I will be sorry to see him leave the world of short track when he does.”

1. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Short Track Speed Skating

B. Apolo Anton Ohno’s sport dream

C. Eight Gold Medalists in the Winter Olympics

D. “Michael Phelps” on the Ice—Apolo Anton Ohno

2. What does the underlined word “volatile” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. changeable    B. violent     C. stable     D. interesting

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. His three medals in this Olympics makes him the third one in American sports history.

B. He owes his success to his hard working and his strong belief.

C. He will retire after the next Winter Olympic Games to be held in Russia.

D. He has gained worldwide fame and recognition but his competitors’ envy.

4. In which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to be found?

A. Health and Entertainment          B. News abroad   

C. Life and Society                 D. Great people

【小題1】D

【小題2】A

【小題3】B

【小題4】D

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