唐氏女孩蝉联四届特奥冠军 努力书写璀璨人生
When Chelsea Werner was born 25 years ago, her parents were told that she would never be able to keep healthy muscle tone because she has Down syndrome (唐氏综合症). Her parents made an effort to encourage her to be physically fit and active as a child. She started playing soccer and swimming when she was 8, but she was truly good at gymnastics. Chelsea loved gymnastics right from the start. Her parents got the help of coach Dawn Pombo, and with her training, the young woman signed up to take part in the Special Olympics.
In 2012, Chelsea entered her first Special Olympics National Gymnastics Championship. Not only did she win the event to become the national champion, but she also came back the following year and did it again. And then twice more after that!
As a four-time national champion and a two-time world champion, Chelsea has earned her place on the Olympic podium again and again. Her mom, Lisa Werner, said her daughter’s success comes down to hard work and lots of time in the gym.
“Chelsea has developed a very good work spirit from gymnastics,” Lisa said. “She works very hard many hours a week. She is very disciplined and confident, and has learned to work through difficult situations.” Chelsea said no matter what she wants to do, she just gives it her all! “Do what you love and always try your best,” she added. “Be grateful and try to stay positive.”
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1.What was the parents told when Chelsea was born?
A They couldn’t teach Chelsea anything.
B They would lose their daughter some day.
C Chelsea had to stay in hospital for treatment.
D Their daughter couldn’t grow up healthily.
解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第一段...her parents were told that she would never be able to keep healthy muscle tone because she has Down syndrome.可知，切尔西的父母在女儿出生时被告知他们的女儿因患有唐氏综合症，永远无法保持健康的肌肉张力。故选D。
2.Where could Chelsea have fun when she was young?
A In the school library.
B At the gymnastic hall.
C On the football field.
D In the swimming pool.
解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据第二段可知，切尔西8岁时开始踢足球和游泳，但她真正擅长的是体操，并且她从一开始就喜欢体操。由此推断她小时候能在体操馆找到乐趣。故选B。
3.How many gold medals did Chelsea win in competitions?
A 3
B 4
C 5
D 6
解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第三段As a four-time national champion and a two-time world champion, Chelsea has earned her place on the Olympic podium time and again.可知，作为四届全国冠军和两届世界冠军，切尔西一次又一次在奥运会领奖台上赢得了一席之地。故选D。
4.What can we learn from Chelsea?
A We should never give up our dreams.
B We can succeed with the help of others.
C We should do everything with all our efforts.
D We can not stop when we feel tired in life.
解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第四段Chelsea said no matter what she wants to do, she just gives it her all!可知，切尔西表示无论她想做什么，她都会全力以赴。故选C。