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摘要:Balancing commercialization and athlete welfare crucial for growth of table tennis平衡商业化和运动员福利对乒乓球运动的发展至关重要
Passage1
The recent withdrawal of Chinese table tennis stars Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng from the World Table Tennis (WTT) world rankings 1.__________(spark) a significant debate within the global table tennis community, raising questions about 2._______(balance) the commercialization of sports and the well-being of 3._________(athlete).
4.___________(address) the announcement that Chinese Olympic champions Fan and Chen had withdrawn from the world rankings due 5.______ fines for skipping tournaments, WTT said on Saturday night that they 6._____(deep) respect the contributions of both players to the sport 7._____ leave the door open for their return to the world rankings in the future.
From the athletes' perspective, they dedicated 8.__________(they) to intense training and frequent competitions over long periods, accumulating various injuries along the way. In light of this, adhering to WTT's mandatory participation rule was simply too much for them 9.________(bear).
The issue 10.__________(deserve) a more comprehensive and dialectical view, Luo Le, a sports scholar at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology, told the Global Times on Sunday.
参考答案:
has sparked
解析:根据句中的 “recent” 可知,此处强调过去的动作对现在造成的影响,要用现在完成时,主语 “The recent withdrawal” 是单数,所以填 “has sparked”,表示 “已经引发”。
balancing
解析:“about” 是介词,后接动名词作宾语,“balancing” 表示 “平衡……”,符合句子表达 “关于平衡体育商业化和运动员福祉” 的意思。
athletes
解析:此处泛指运动员群体,要用复数形式,“athlete” 的复数是 “athletes”。
Addressing
解析:此处用现在分词作状语,逻辑主语是 “WTT”,与 “address” 是主动关系,即 “WTT 针对…… 发表声明”,所以用 “Addressing”。
to
解析:“due to” 是固定短语,意为 “由于,因为”,符合此处说明原因的语境。
deeply
解析:此处修饰动词 “respect”,要用副词形式,“deeply” 表示 “深深地,非常”,强调尊重的程度。
and
解析:此处连接两个并列的谓语动词 “respect” 和 “leave”,表示并列关系,所以用 “and”。
themselves
解析:此处强调运动员自身,用反身代词作宾语,“they” 的反身代词是 “themselves”,表示 “他们自己投身于……”。
to bear
解析:“too...to...” 是固定结构,意为 “太…… 而不能……”,此处表示遵守规则对他们来说太难承受了,所以用 “to bear”。
deserves
解析:主语 “The issue” 是单数,句子描述的是一般情况,所以用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式 “deserves”,表示 “值得”。
Passage2
It is not only about taking 1.__________(responsible) for their own health, but also 2._________(send) a message about the dilemma athletes face in their professional careers - the tough choice between pursuing competitive success 3._________ protecting their physical well-being, Luo said.
The 4._________(decide) of Fan and Chen to step back deserves both understanding and respect.
In their social media posts, both players cited physical 5.__________(limit) and the inability 6._______(participate) in consecutive high-intensity tournaments as key reasons for their withdrawal. They said they were unable 7.____________(comply) with WTT's regulations, which imposes fines on players for not participating in events.
WTT's mandatory participation rule is based on its considerations for the smooth running of events. On the one hand, the organization aims 8.__________(leverage) the influence of top athletes to rapidly increase the visibility of its events, attract more commercial resources such as sponsorships and high-value media rights sales, and ensure its place in the 9._________(compete) international sports market.
On the 10.________ hand, through a high-density schedule, WTT seeks to generate continuous media attention and maintain global focus on table tennis, Luo noted.
The rules referenced by Fan and Chen are not new but have been in place since WTT's inception four years ago.
参考答案:
responsibility
解析:“take responsibility for...” 是固定短语,意为 “对…… 负责”,此处用名词形式,符合句子结构要求。
sending
解析:此处 “not only...but also...” 连接并列成分,前面是 “about taking...”,后面也应用动名词形式,与前面保持一致,所以用 “sending”,表示 “发送,传达…… 消息”。
and
解析:“between...and...” 是固定搭配,用于连接两个并列的成分,表示 “在…… 和…… 之间”,符合此处表达运动员在追求竞技成功和保护自身健康之间艰难抉择的意思。
decision
解析:定冠词 “The” 后接名词,“decide” 的名词形式是 “decision”,表示 “决定”,符合句子意思,指范振东和陈梦的决定。
limitations
解析:此处指身体方面的限制,要用名词复数形式,“limitation” 表示 “限制,局限”,其复数形式 “limitations” 符合语境。
to participate
解析:“the inability to do sth.” 是固定用法,意为 “没有能力做某事”,所以用不定式 “to participate”,表示不能参与连续高强度赛事的能力。
to comply
解析:“be unable to do sth.” 是固定结构,意为 “不能做某事”,所以用不定式 “to comply”,表示他们无法遵守规定。
to leverage
解析:“aim to do sth.” 是固定用法,意为 “旨在做某事,目的是做某事”,所以用不定式 “to leverage”,表示国际乒联的目的是利用顶级运动员的影响力等。
competitive
解析:此处修饰名词 “international sports market”,要用形容词,“competitive” 表示 “竞争激烈的”,符合语境,形容体育市场的特点。
other
解析:“on the one hand...on the other hand...” 是固定搭配,用于引出不同的观点或情况,意为 “一方面…… 另一方面……”,符合句子结构和表达逻辑。
Passage3
The intent of these rules is 1.__________(to ensure) that top-tier players are represented at key WTT events, 2.___________(preserve) the integrity of global competition and delivering the 3._________(high) quality events for players, fans and all partners, WTT said in the Saturday statement.
The penalties for non-participation 4._______(design) to support the structure of the WTT calendar, ensuring that fans, organizers, event partners and broadcast partners can rely on the 5.___________(participate) of the world's top players, according to WTT.
This incident 6._________(raise) important issues about the relationship between the commercialization of sports and the well-being of athletes. WTT has 7._________(undoubted) been striving to professionalize and commercialize the sport of table tennis, bringing it to a global audience and increasing its visibility.
Yet, Luo said that 8.______ overemphasis on the participation of elite athletes poses two problems.
First, their physical capacity and personal schedules may not align 9._______ the demands of frequent competition.
Second, the growth opportunities for younger players are severely limited, hindering the development of future table tennis talent worldwide. This could ultimately be detrimental to the global 10.________(expanse) of the sport.
参考答案:
to ensure
解析:“be to do sth.” 结构可以用来表示目的、意图等,此处符合说明规则的意图是确保某事发生的语境,所以用 “to ensure”。
preserving
解析:此处与 “ensuring” 和 “delivering” 并列,共同作表语,在 “is” 后,根据并列结构的一致性,也要用动名词形式,所以用 “preserving”,表示 “维护…… 完整性”。
highest
解析:定冠词 “the” 后接形容词最高级,“high” 的最高级是 “highest”,表示 “最高质量的赛事”,符合语境要求。
are designed
解析:句子主语 “The penalties for non-participation” 与 “design” 之间是被动关系,且描述的是一般情况,所以用一般现在时的被动语态 “are designed”,表示 “被设计用来……”。
participation
解析:定冠词 “the” 后接名词,“participate” 的名词形式是 “participation”,表示 “参与”,符合此处表达依靠顶级运动员参与的意思。
has raised
解析:根据句中的 “This incident” 以及语境,此处强调过去的动作对现在造成的影响,要用现在完成时,主语是单数,所以填 “has raised”,表示 “已经引发”。
undoubtedly
解析:此处修饰动词 “been striving”,要用副词形式,“undoubtedly” 表示 “无疑地,毫无疑问地”,符合句子表达的逻辑。
an
解析:“overemphasis” 是可数名词单数,且发音以元音音素开头,所以用 “an” 修饰,表示 “一种过度强调”。
with
解析:“align with...” 是固定短语,意为 “与…… 一致,与…… 相符”,符合此处表达身体能力和个人日程与频繁比赛需求不一致的语境。
expansion
解析:定冠词 “the” 后接名词,“expanse” 的名词形式 “expansion” 表示 “发展,扩张”,符合此处表达对这项运动全球发展不利的意思。
Passage4
In 1.__________(term) of business operations, relying solely 2.________ forced participation to drive traffic is open to debate while WTT could consider 3._________(explore) more innovative approaches, he said.
French table tennis player Simon Gauzy said via his X account that WTT's statement is not 4.____________(accept).
"We are losing icons of our sport because 5.________ those 'rules.' You can't ignore the fact 6.________ this is not helping the players. It's time for a real change," Gauzy said.
His compatriot players Alexis Lebrun and Felix Lebrun 7.___________(show) their support for the post on X.
In this context, WTT's new regulations highlight the challenge of striking a balance between the commercial needs of a growing sports league 8._______ the personal welfare of its athletes.
This is an issue that many sports organizations 9._________(grapple) with.
As the organization continues to mature and refine its structure, it will need to carefully consider the long-term implications of its rules on athletes' 10.________(career) and overall player well-being.
参考答案:
terms
解析:“in terms of...” 是固定短语,意为 “就…… 而言,在…… 方面”,符合句子表达从商业运营方面来看的意思,所以用复数形式 “terms”。
on
解析:“rely on” 是固定短语,意为 “依靠,依赖”,此处表示仅仅依靠强制参与来推动流量,符合语境要求,所以填 “on”。
exploring
解析:“consider doing sth.” 是固定用法,意为 “考虑做某事”,所以此处用动名词 “exploring”,表示考虑探索更创新的方法。
acceptable
解析:此处系动词 “is” 后接形容词作表语,“accept” 的形容词形式 “acceptable” 表示 “可接受的”,符合句子表达其声明不可接受的意思,所以填 “acceptable”。
of
解析:“because of” 是固定短语,意为 “因为,由于”,后面接名词、代词或名词性短语等,此处符合说明原因的语境,所以填 “of”。
that
解析:此处 “the fact” 后接同位语从句,对 “fact” 进行解释说明,同位语从句成分和意义完整,用 “that” 引导,所以填 “that”。
showed
解析:根据上下文语境,此处描述过去发生的动作,要用一般过去时,“show” 的过去式是 “showed”,表示他们展示了对帖子的支持。
and
解析:“between...and...” 是固定搭配,用于连接两个并列的成分,表示 “在…… 和…… 之间”,此处符合表达在体育联盟商业需求和运动员个人福利之间取得平衡的语境,所以填 “and”。
are grappling
解析:根据语境,此处表示许多体育组织正在努力解决这个问题,用现在进行时,主语 “many sports organizations” 是复数,所以填 “are grappling”,“grapple with” 表示 “努力解决,尽力应对”。
careers
解析:此处运动员的职业生涯不止一个,要用复数形式,“career” 的复数是 “careers”,表示对运动员们职业生涯的长期影响,符合语境要求。
Passage5
Likewise, in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the governing body of men's professional tennis, there are similar rules that require top-ranked players 1.__________(participate) in certain high-level tournaments.
However, the ATP also provides 2.____________(exemption). In addition 3.____ the common injury-related withdrawals, players 4.__________ meet certain criteria - such as age, career years, and number of career matches - are eligible for 5._______(exemption).
6.___________(move) forward, it would be beneficial for WTT 7.____________(engage) in an open dialogue with players and other stakeholders to fine-tune its regulations.
The organization's willingness to learn from its experiences and adapt 8.________(be) crucial in ensuring the sustained growth of table tennis.
As the world's leading table tennis body, WTT holds the 9._________(responsible) to not only foster the commercial development of the sport but also protect the athletes who are its foundation.
In balancing these two demands, WTT can continue 10.________(build) a more sustainable and athlete-friendly environment, which will benefit the sport and its global fanbase.
参考答案:
to participate
解析:“require sb. to do sth.” 是固定用法,意为 “要求某人做某事”,此处符合要求排名靠前的运动员参加某些高水平赛事的语境,所以用不定式 “to participate”。
exemptions
解析:此处作动词 “provides” 的宾语,要用名词形式,且根据语境可知不止一种豁免情况,要用复数形式,“exemption” 的复数是 “exemptions”,表示提供豁免情况。
to
解析:“in addition to” 是固定短语,意为 “除…… 之外(还)”,符合此处表达除了因伤退赛之外的语境,所以填 “to”。
who
解析:此处考查定语从句,先行词是 “players”,指人,在从句中作主语,所以用关系代词 “who” 引导定语从句,对先行词进行限定说明。
exemptions
解析:“be eligible for...” 意为 “有资格获得……”,后接名词,此处表示符合标准的运动员有资格获得豁免,与前文 “provides exemptions” 相呼应,用复数形式 “exemptions”。
Moving
解析:此处用现在分词作状语,逻辑主语是 “WTT”,与 “move” 是主动关系,即 “WTT 向前发展”,所以用 “Moving”,表示一种伴随或方式等情况。
to engage
解析:“it would be beneficial for sb. to do sth.” 是固定句型,意为 “对某人来说做某事是有益的”,所以此处用不定式 “to engage”,表示对国际乒联来说进行公开对话是有益的。
is
解析:句子主语 “The organization's willingness” 是单数概念,此处描述一般情况,用一般现在时,所以填 “is”,表示这种意愿是至关重要的。
responsibility
解析:定冠词 “the” 后接名词,“responsible” 的名词形式是 “responsibility”,表示 “责任”,符合此处表达国际乒联有责任做某事的意思。
to build
解析:“continue to do sth.” 是固定用法,意为 “继续做某事”,所以此处用不定式 “to build”,表示继续打造一个更可持续且对运动员友好的环境。