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Ⅱ. 阅读下面短文,根据短文内容按要求完成任务。
Lin Shidong:A Rising Star in Table Tennis
Lin Shidong is a young Chinese table tennis player. He was born on April 18, 2005, in Danzhou, Hainan. At the age of 7, he started playing table tennis at a club in Sanya. His talent was noticed early, and by 2015, he joined the Hainan provincial team.
In 2022, Lin Shidong became a member of China's national team. He quickly showed his skills in international competitions. That year, he won four gold medals at the World Youth Championships, making him a "Grand Slam" champion. In 2024, he won important titles, including the WTT China Smash(世界乒乓球职业大联盟中国大满贯), where he defeated famous players like Ma Long.
Lin Shidong's hard work paid off in 2025. At the WTT Singapore Smash, he won three championships: men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles. In the men's singles final, he beat his teammate Liang Jingkun 4-2 in an exciting match. With this victory, he became the world's No. 1 player at just 20 years old, breaking the record as the youngest to reach the top. His coach said, "He has a special feeling for the game."
Lin Shidong is known for his calm mind and strong backhand skills. He trains hard every day and always tries his best in matches. Even though he is young, he stays humble(谦逊的). After winning, he said, "I don't think too much about the ranking. I just focus on playing well in every match." His teammate Xu Xin praised him, saying, "He is growing so fast!"
Today, Lin Shidong is a symbol of China's bright future in table tennis. Fans around the world love watching his games. He also plays mixed doubles with Kuai Man, and together they became world No. 1 in 2025. With his talent and hard work, Lin Shidong is ready to achieve even more in the coming years!
任务一:填入适当的词完成图表,每空不超过3个单词。
Lin Shidong:A Rising Star in Table Tennis

1. club 2. gold 3. defeated 4. youngest 5. symbol
任务二:回答下列问题。
6. How old was Lin Shidong when he became a "Grand Slam" champion?17 / He was 17 years old.
7. Why did Xu Xin praise Lin Shidong?Because Lin Shidong was growing very fast./Because Lin improved his skills quickly.
8. What qualities(品格) make Lin Shidong a successful player according to the passage? (Answer in about 20 words)He is talented and hardworking, which drives his continuous success.

答案： 任务一:1. club 2. gold 3. defeated 4. youngest 5. symbol
任务二:6. 17 / He was 17 years old.
7. Because Lin Shidong was growing very fast./Because Lin improved his skills quickly.
8. He is talented and hardworking, which drives his continuous success.