China’s Zhou Yang won the Olympic Games women’s 1,500-metre short-track gold in 2009.

“I told myself a few days ago ‘Zhou Yang，you Can do this’”the18-year-old Olympic newcomer said. “I believed in myself. ”
“This gold medal will change things. It will give me more confidence. It will give my mum a better lifestyle. ”
China’s Shen Xue，aged 31，and Zhao Hongbo，aged 36， celebrated St. Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year by winning a gold medal in the pairs figure skating at the Vancouver Olympics . —“We have not competed(比赛) much in the last two years and we came back to compete at the Olympic Games as it is our dream to win an Olympic gold medal.”
China’s Wang Meng won again her Olympic women’s
500-metre short track skating title on Wednesday.
“I have a lot of confidence. I feel that it’s my duty to win that. It’s still the Chinese New Year holiday，”she said，“Kowtow(磕头)was the only way to express my thanks to the coaches. team leaders and teammates. ”
How old is the Olympic newcomer，Zhou Yang, now?

A．18

B．19

C．31

D．36

What is Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo’s dream?

A．To celebrate Chinese New Year.	B．To give their parents a better life.
C．To win an Olympic gold medal.	D．To spend a special Valentine’s Day.

In what sport did Wang Meng win the gold medal?

A．Figure Skating.	B．Women’s l,500 metre short-track skating.
C．Skiing.	D．Women’s 500 metre short-track skating

Where may you probably read this passage?

A．In a story book.	B．In a news report.
C．In a TV play.	D．In an advertisement.

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