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No history of Wushu in the West African state of Liberia would be complete without mentioning one man. He has devoted his life to Chinese martial arts. As a martial arts lover, Pewee Russian was determined to change his country's perception of Chinese martial arts, seen by many as a violent foreign culture.
Against all difficulties, Russian devoted his life to learning Wushu and by the late 1990s he was becoming an expert. At that time, fewer than five people in the entire country were taking an interest in Wushu, he says. As a boy, Russian lived with his foster parents, who attempted to distract him from martial arts. He found it "tiring and challenging,, to keep his mind on Wushu. They told him that learning martial arts was a dead end, but nevertheless he persisted.
When civil war began ravaging the country at the end of 1990, it proved a setback for his Wushu studies. When the war was over, after more than 15 years, Wushu was almost extinct. However, Russian still carried the passion in his heart.
“One of the things that really drew me closer to Chinese martial arts is the discipline, the culture - it makes your mind disciplined. I think Wushu is my calling," he says.
In 2010, the Chinese embassy in Monrovia awarded him a short-term study course at the Shaolin Temple. When he returned to his country in 2011, Russian led efforts to establish the Liberia National Wushu Association. He won an international medal on behalf of his country in 2016 at the Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival. Since then, as a master, he has been inspiring others to share his enthusiasm. Russian is now the face of martial arts in Liberia.
However, Russian still regrets failing to attend the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He was the third best martial artist on the African continent that year but lack of finance kept him away from the games.
To make up for this lost opportunity, he is working diligently to train the next generation of champions, ensuring that he keeps the spirit of Wushu alive in the country.
21. What do we know about Pewee Russian?
A. He got a medal in the Beijing Olympics.
B. He thought Wushu can help protect his country.
C. He is now his country's representative of Wushu.
D. He was the third best martial artist in his country.
22. What difficulties did Pewee Russian face when learning Wushu?
A. His foster parents didn't support him.
B. Wushu almost disappeared in Africa.
C. He lacked money for his Wushu studies.
D. His country started a war against another country.
23. Which of the following best describes Pewee Russian?
A. Crazy and reliable. B. Generous and hardworking.
C. Persistent and considerate. D. Passionate and determined.
24. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A. To spread Chinese culture. B. To introduce a Wushu lover.
C
To encourage Sino-African relations. D. To promote values of martial arts.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B
【解析】
这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了一个武术爱好者Russian对中国武术的热爱，学习武术遇到的重重困难和阻力，他到中国学习武术及获奖的经历，还讲述了他在自己国家创办武术联盟的经历。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Russian is now the face of martial arts in Liberia.（Russian现在是利比里亚武术的代表。）”可知选项C与文意一致。故选C项。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“Russian lived with his foster parents, who attempted to distract him from martial arts.（Russian和他的养父母住在一起，他们试图分散他对武术的注意力。）”和“They told him that learning martial arts was a dead end（他们告诉他学武术是死路一条）”可知，他的养父母并不支持他学习武术。故选A项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段中“When the war was over, after more than 15 years, Wushu was almost extinct. However, Russian still carried the passion in his heart（战争结束后，15年多的时间，武术几乎绝迹。然而，Russian的心中仍然带着激情）”可知，Russian对于武术有着强烈的热情；由“To make up for this lost opportunity, he is working diligently to train the next generation of champions, ensuring that he keeps the spirit of Wushu alive in the country.（为了弥补这次失去的机会，他正在努力培养下一代武术冠军，确保武术精神在这个国家永存。）”可知Russian在自己国家发扬武术精神的决心非常大。故选D项。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。文章讲述了Russian对武术的热爱，学习武术遇到的重重困难和阻力，他到中国学习武术及获奖的经历，还讲述了他在自己国家创办武术联盟的经历。这些内容都是为了向读者介绍一个武术爱好者的经历。故选B项。
