China takes first World Cup victory in skeleton mixed team race
中国队在钢架雪车混合团体赛中取得世界杯首胜
On January 3, 2025, Zhao Dan and Lin Qinwei of China made history by winning the 2024-2025 season's second skeleton mixed team race at the IBSF World Cup in Winterberg, Germany. The victory marked China's first-ever World Cup 1 ___________(triumph) in the team skeleton competition, an event 2___________ (set) to debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Zhao and Lin completed their runs 3___________ 2:00.87, which was 0.10 seconds ahead of Austria's Janine Flock and Samuel Maier, who claimed the silver medal. The second Chinese team, 4___________ (feature) Li Yuxi and Yin Zheng, took bronze in 2:01.28.
“We are very happy. This is China's first victory in the team event. We have really 5___________ (do) a good job,” said the winners.
Germany's best finish came from Hannah Neise and Felix Kei Singer, who 6___________ (secure) fifth place on home soil.
The discipline of skeleton mixed team race is becoming more and more popular. It requires 7___________ (athlete) to have excellent skills and strong psychological quality. China's victory this time is the result of the hard work and 8___________ (determine) of the athletes. It also shows that China 9___________ (make) great progress in the field of skeleton in recent years. We 10___________ (look) forward to seeing more excellent performances from Chinese athletes in the future.
答案:
triumph(考查词性转换,此处需用名词作宾语)
set(考查非谓语动词,“set to debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics” 是过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰 “event”,表被动)
in(考查介词,“in + 时间” 表示 “在…… 时间内”)
featuring(考查非谓语动词,“featuring Li Yuxi and Yin Zheng” 是现在分词短语作后置定语,修饰 “team”,表主动)
done(考查动词时态,根据 “have” 可知此处用现在完成时,故用过去分词)
secured(考查动词时态,根据上下文可知此处用一般过去时)
athletes(考查名词复数,此处泛指运动员,需用复数形式)
determination(考查词性转换,此处需用名词与 “hard work” 并列作宾语)
has made(考查动词时态,根据 “in recent years” 可知此处用现在完成时)
are looking(考查动词时态,根据语境可知此处用现在进行时表将来)
China achieved a remarkable (1) ______ (victor) in the team skeleton competition at the IBSF World Cup. It was the country's first World Cup triumph in this event, which (2) ______ (set) to appear for the first time at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Zhao and Lin managed to complete their runs (3) ______ (with) a time of 2:00.87. They were 0.10 seconds faster than Austria's Janine Flock and Samuel Maier, who won the silver medal.
Another Chinese team, (4) ______ (feature) Li Yuxi and Yin Zheng, also did well and (5) ______ (take) the bronze medal with a time of 2:01.28.
The performance of Chinese athletes in this competition really showed their strength. Their excellent skills and great efforts (6) ______ (help) them gain such good results.
In this kind of sport, every second (7) ______ (count). The athletes need to have high concentration and quick reactions during the runs.
The victory not only made the Chinese team proud but also inspired more young people to take an (8) ______ (interested) in skeleton sports.
It is hoped that Chinese athletes can keep up the good work and make more achievements in future competitions, (9) ______ (continue) to bring honor to the country.
With continuous efforts and professional training, China's skeleton team is expected to have a brighter (10) ______ (future) in the international arena.
答案:
victory(考查词性转换,根据前面的 “a remarkable” 及后面的语境,此处用名词形式,考查词性转换)
is set(考查非谓语动词,“set to...” 是过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰 “event”,表被动,考查非谓语动词作定语)
with(考查介词,“with + 具体内容” 表示 “具有……;带有……”,此处表示完成比赛所用的时间,考查介词用法)
featuring(考查非谓语动词,“featuring...” 是现在分词短语作后置定语,修饰 “team”,表主动,考查非谓语动词作定语)
took(考查动词时态,根据前面的 “also did well and” 可知此处用一般过去时,与 “did” 并列,考查动词时态)
helped(考查动词时态,根据语境描述过去的事情,用一般过去时,考查动词时态)
counts(考查动词时态及主谓一致,主语 “every second” 为单数,且描述一般情况,用一般现在时第三人称单数形式,考查主谓一致及时态)
interest(考查固定搭配,“take an interest in...” 表示 “对…… 感兴趣”,考查固定搭配)
continuing(考查非谓语动词,此处用现在分词作伴随状语,与主语 “Chinese athletes” 是主动关系,考查非谓语动词作状语)
future(考查名词用法,根据前面的 “a brighter” 及语境,此处用名词单数形式,考查名词用法)
The winners were (1) ______ (obviously) overjoyed and said, "We're very happy. This is China's first win in the team event. We've really done well."
Maier also shared his thoughts, "Janine did a wonderful job. I had to struggle to (2) ______ (regain) my focus in the evening. Still, we can be quite happy with the silver medal."
Among German teams, Hannah Neise and Felix Keisinger had the best (3) ______ (performance). They (4) ______ (secure) fifth place on their home ground.
This competition was really intense. Every team (5) ______ (try) their best to show their strength.
The athletes had been preparing for it for a long time. Their hard work and (6) ______ (dedication) paid off in the end.
For the Chinese team, this victory was a great (7) ______ (encouragement). It would surely inspire more young people to take part in this sport.
In such sports events, teamwork and individual skills both (8) ______ (matter). They are the key factors that determine the final results.
It's hoped that in future competitions, all teams can keep improving and show even better (9) ______ (performances).
And these events will continue to attract more attention from the public, (10) ______ (promote) the development of the sport globally.
答案:
obviously(考查词性转换,修饰形容词 “overjoyed” 要用副词形式,考查词性转换)
regain(考查固定搭配,“struggle to do sth.” 表示 “努力做某事”,此处用动词原形,考查固定搭配)
performance(考查名词用法,根据前面的 “the best” 及后面的语境,此处用名词单数形式,考查名词用法)
secured(考查动词时态,根据语境描述过去的事情,用一般过去时,考查动词时态)
tried(考查动词时态,根据语境描述过去的情况,用一般过去时,考查动词时态)
dedication(考查词性转换,根据前面的 “hard work and” 及后面的语境,此处用名词形式,与 “hard work” 并列,考查词性转换)
encouragement(考查词性转换,根据前面的 “a great” 及后面的语境,此处用名词形式,考查词性转换)
matter(考查动词时态及主谓一致,主语 “teamwork and individual skills” 为复数,且描述一般情况,用一般现在时原形,考查主谓一致及时态)
performances(考查名词复数,根据前面的 “even better” 及语境,此处用复数形式,考查名词复数)
promoting(考查非谓语动词,此处用现在分词作伴随状语,与主语 “these events” 是主动关系,考查非谓语动词作状语)