Ben Olsen had great careers as professional players. His story tells a lot about

Ben Olsen had great careers as professional players.His story tells a lot about the past, present and future of professional soccerin America.

Ben Olsen was an important part of D.C. United's earlysuccess. He was the top new player, or rookie of the year, in 1998. Hisyoung professional career reached a high point the next season. D.C. United wonthe M.L.S. Cup, the league championship（锦标赛）, on thestrength（力量） of a Most Valuable Player performance byOlsen. He scored one of two goals for his team in the win against the LosAngeles Galaxy.

Ben Olsen looks back on his score in that championshipas his most memorable. "I'd lost a lot of championships before that year,so that was a special game." said Ben Olsen.

Like many top American soccer players, Olsen playedoverseas. He joined the club Nottingham Forest in Britain. He says differentleagues have different styles of play. "Some teams are very fast andathletic. Some teams are a little bit more low pressure on the ball and moreskillful players. England has always been known to be a fast and physicalleague."

Olsen was also a part of the United States World Cupteam of 2006. He says playing for his country was something he will neverforget. 

Ben Olsen has had five operations for severe ankle（脚踝） injuries. Still, he had one of his best years in2007. He scored seven goals including a "hat trick"-- three in onegame.

Ben Olsen celebrates his third goal in one gameagainst the New York Red Bull in June of 2007

He was recognized for his outstanding play with anM.L.S. Best Eleven award. He accepted the award in a wheelchair after a minoroperation became major ankle surgery（外科手术）. BenOlsen retired after the 2009 season. Today he is an assistant coach with D.C.United.

1.When did Ben Olsen begin to win championship?

A． In 1998          B．Next season        C．In 1999           D．In 2006

2.What does the underlined word ‘rookie’ mean in thissentence?

A．Success           B．New player        C．professionalcareer  D．championship

3.According to the passage, which of the following istrue?

A．Ben Olsen hasa deep love for his country

B．Ben Olsenscored three goals in 1999

C．Top Americansoccer players never played oversea

D．He scored tengoals in 2007

4.What do you think is the best title for the passage?

A. Ben Olsen—the best soccer player

B. Ben Olsen’s professional career

C. Ben Olsen and D.C. United

D. An introduction to Ben Olsen

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【答案】

1.C 

2.B 

3.A 

4.D

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