In a remarkable display of skill and determination, China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha captured the Mixed Doubles gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The top-seeded pair triumphed (战胜) over DPR Korea’s Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong with a 4-2 victory (11-6, 7-11, 11-8, 11-5, 7-11, 11-8) in a final that kept the audience’s attention from start to finish.

    The final began with China quickly taking the lead 1-0, but DPR Korea responded by winning the second game 11-7, demonstrating their strong will. However, Wang and Sun regained control, securing the next two games and moving closer to victory. DPR Korea fought back by taking the fifth game, keeping their hopes for gold alive. The sixth game turned into a nail-biting encounter, with Sun Yingsha showcasing exceptional precision under pressure. Ultimately, China won, securing the top spot on the podium (领奖台).

    “We’re very happy to win this gold medal. We’ve put in a lot over the last three years working for this win, from our coaches to our support staff in every area. I’m thankful to my partner for all the work we put in over the last three years. We’ve known each other since we were kids and grew up together. We’re pleased with the result today, and hope we’ll be able to continue to do well in the coming events,” said Sun Yingsha.

    Reflecting on their triumph, Wang Chuqin said, “Winning this Mixed Doubles gold does feel like a rock has been lifted from our shoulders. But there are still many more rocks, and I hope we’ll be able to successfully defend the other titles.”

    This victory marks a significant comeback for China, who were unable to achieve a clean sweep of gold medals in Tokyo 2020 due to a defeat in the Mixed Doubles to Japan’s Jun Mizutani and Mima Ito. With this win, they have set a strong precedent for the ongoing table tennis events in Paris.

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1.What does the second paragraph indicate?

A A dominant performance by China throughout the match.

B A closely contested match with both teams showing strong skills.

C A clear victory for DPR Korea in the early stages of the game.

D A poor performance by DPR Korea, leading to their defeat.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据第二段描述可知，这场混双决赛可谓势均力敌，整个比赛紧张刺激。故选B。

2.How did Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha feel about their victory?

A They were happy and felt it was an easy win.

B They were surprised by their opponent’s strength.

C They were disappointed with their performance.

D They were relieved but aware of future challenges.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第三段第一句的“We’re very happy to win this gold medal. We’ve put in a lot over the last three years working for this win”和第四段的“Winning this Mixed Doubles gold does feel like a rock has been lifted from our shoulders.”可知，夺得这枚混双金牌不容易，他们在高兴之余也松了一口气，同时也希望在未来的比赛中继续表现良好。故选D。

3.Why is the victory significant for China according to the text?

A It marked their first gold medal in table tennis at the Olympics.

B It marked a successful defense of all titles they aimed to win.

C It was a comeback after not winning the Mixed Doubles in Tokyo 2020.

D It secured them the overall top spot in the medal ranking.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“This victory marks a significant comeback for China, who were unable to achieve a clean sweep of gold medals in Tokyo 2020 due to a defeat in the Mixed Doubles to Japan’s Jun Mizutani and Mima Ito.”可知，乒乓球是中国在奥运会上的一大强项，经常能摘得金牌。但在上一届东京奥运会上，中国队败给了日本队，错失了获得奥运会历史上第一枚男女混合双打金牌的机会，因此这次夺冠对于国乒来说具有非常重要的意义，长达三年的等待，终于实现了混双项目金牌的梦想。故选C。

4.From where is the text probably taken?

A A biology textbook.

B A sports magazine.

C A research paper.

D A travel brochure.

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。本文主要讲了中国组合王楚钦/孙颖莎力克最大黑马，收复上届失地，在巴黎奥运会乒乓球混双决赛中以4-2击败朝鲜组合，夺得中国代表团本届奥运乒乓首金及混双项目首金，属于体育方面的内容，我们可以在体育杂志上读到。故选B。