Lang Ping, was born on December 10, 1960 in Tianjin, brought honour and glory our country. As a player, the role she played in the success of the China women's volleyball team in the 1980s is (impress). As a coach, she led the China women's volleyball team to (medal) at world championships and the Olympics. As a person, Lang Ping is popular and has a great many fans home and abroad. When the Chinese team was making preparations for the 2015 World Cup, her (determine) was tested. At that time the team that Lang Ping had built was falling apart as one of her best players had been injured and the captain (have) to leave for heart problems. (lose) two important players was a big challenge, Lang Ping did not lose heart. She knew that her young players could win if they worked together as a team. And (final), they were world champions.
Soccer star Carli Lloyd made history as a member of the United States women's national soccer team, which won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Lloyd became the first person ever to score three goals in a single game during a Women's World Cup Final, helping the U.S. beat Japan 5 - 2 in the final match. During that game, Lloyd scored two goals within the first five minutes.
Lloyd was named the most valuable player of 2015 World Cup and won the Golden Ball Trophy. In November, it was announced that Lloyd was on the short list for FIFA's Puskás Award, for the season's best single goal. The goal being considered was her third during the World Cup Final, which she shot from the field's halfway line, 50 yards from the net. She was the only woman nominated (提名) this year.
Lloyd became a force in women's soccer long before the U.S. team's World Cup won. She grew up in Delran, New Jersey, a small town near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began playing soccer at age 5. By high school, she was a powerhouse in the sport. The Philadelphia Inquirer named her Girls' High School Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000. She attended Rutgers University, in New Jersey, where she was a collegiate soccer star. She graduated as the school's all-time leader in New Jersey, where she was a collegiate soccer star.
Lloyd has won two Olympic gold medals. She has scored winning goals in many important matches, including the finals in both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. In all, Lloyd has scored more than 70 goals as a member of the women's national team. She has also played on several professional teams, and is currently a midfielder in the United States women's national soccer team. Off the field, Lloyd gives back to her community by running a soccer camp for young people in New Jersey. She is a hometown hero in Delran; a local ice-cream shop even named a flavor Carli's Cake Batter Cookie Dough Kick in her honor.
When a friend is sad about the loss of a loved one, it's easy to feel helpless. We often try to cheer friends up, or let them know that they should try to move on. So here are some useful ways to help you support your friends in time of need.
◆ Most people suffering a loss will go through these stages, often in no particular order: denial (不肯相信), bargaining, anger, depression (沮丧) and acceptance. Each one is healthy and necessary. The more familiar you are with these stages, the better you'll be to support your friends.
◆Don't always tell them how strong they are. We are often ready to praise the person who appears to be dealing strongly with a loss.
◆Ask them what they need. It's normal that you cannot guess what your friends need. If they say "I don't know" or "nothing", don't walk away or worry. Just offer your support in whatever way you can. And let them know that you will be there when they think of something.
◆Finally, keep in mind that loss is not just felt through death. Loss is a difficult thing to work through. And your role as a supporter is very important and helpful.
A. Comfort those who suffer a lot.
B. Recognize the stages of sadness.
C. It can be the loss of a job, the loss of hope.
D. Your care will be appreciated (感激) and provides much comfort.
E. But those efforts often put pressure on them and leave them feeling useless.
F. The problem is that we need to allow them to be human and weak sometimes too.
G. Because we're all different, it's best to ask them what it is that you can do for them.
My wife Lynn was beginning her third day on an oxygen mask (氧气面罩). "She must 1 in the next twenty-four hours, or you will probably leave her here," the doctor said to me. Those 2 words had me near the breaking point. However, I didn't want to 3.
Suddenly, a (n) 4 hit me. Then I headed to the nurse station. There I got a piece of 5. I wrote, "Keep Hope Alive! Miracle (奇迹) in Progress!" Then I 6 to Lynn's room and put it up on the 7, hoping somehow that those words would bring a miracle. 8, there was not any sign of 9. In the afternoon, the shift changed and a 10 who I had not seen before came in. She had a soft smile and a caring manner. "I'll be helping Lynn tonight," she said. She 11 cleaned her face and body. After finishing her work, she was ready to 12, but she stopped when she noticed the 13 on the wall. She said to me, "Don't 14, sir! I believe she will be fine. You know, my name is Tammy Miracle." It was 15. What were the chances of a nurse named Tammy Miracle being sent to Lynn on a day when I had put up a sign 16 a miracle?
The next morning, Lynn awoke. I couldn't help 17. The other day, I was further surprised to 18 that Tammy Miracle had been called in from another department because of a shortage of ICU nurses. I was 19 that Tammy Miracle was sent to us. So if you 20 hope, try to believe that a miracle may be waiting for you, too.
Cyclist Agustin Navarro was coming fourth in the contest in Spain. But as he got close to the finish line, (sudden) he saw that his competitor had suffered a puncture (轮胎上刺破的小孔). Ismael Esteban was running toward the line his bike over his shoulders. Mr. Navarro slowed down and refused (pass) him. Instead, he rode behind Mr. Esteban, (allow) him to win the bronze medal.
The people standing along the way applauded (为……鼓掌) Mr. Navarro's (behave) and cheered the two men as they made it over the finish line — , on foot; the other, on his bike. Mr. Esteban later tried to give prize to Mr. Navarro, but he refused it.
Mr. Navarro (praise) online for his unusual act since then. He told people that he didn't want to win like that. That's the spirit in a sport lies: respect competitors, teammates, (coach) and even themselves.
Sports fans throughout the world know the name Michael Jordan. All over the world, kids wear clothes (上面有他的图片). Jerseys (运动套衫) with his number 23 on the front, jackets with the Bulls on the back, and Air Jordan sports shoes all reflect the fame of this superstar. He played (如此好以至于) people called him “Air Jordan”.
Jordan said that the secret to his success was (从失败中吸取教训). (另一方面) , the mental health that he showed (使他很独特) although his skills were also impressive.
Michael Jordan was born in 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, Michael did not (看起来像) a future superstar. He was very shy and (不喜欢与……交流) other people. He was very short and showed little promise of having a future career in basketball. When he tried out for the freshman team in high school, Michael (没有成功).
(乔丹成功的路) began at the University of North Carolina. In 1984, he was the NCAA College Player of the Year and his team (赢得一枚金牌) in the1984 Summer Olympics.
