Just a month after tennis legend Serena Williams stated her plans to evolve away from the sport, the tennis world was rocked by other shocking news. Roger Federer, one of the sport’s all- time greats, announced his plans to retire from playing in major tournaments.
Federer has had an illustrious career spanning more than 20 years. He has won over 100 titles and is one of the few players to achieve a career grand slam (winning all four grand slam tournaments). The 20 grand slam tournaments that he has won have only been outdone by two other 15 players. On top of that, he holds the record for most consecutive weeks at number one in the world with 237.
Despite having such an acclaimed career, the last few years have been a struggle for Federer. He underwent two knee operations in 2020, and his last competitive match was in 2021. Federer, who is now 41 years old, acknowledged that while he has worked hard to return to competitive form, he understands the limits of his body. His final match was at the 2022 Laver Cup.
Not surprisingly, Federer received an outpouring of support from people worldwide following the announcement. Rafael Nadal, his longtime rival and friend, said in a message he was sad to hear the news but felt privileged to have played against Federer. Even the Wimbledon Championships, one of the sport’s most prestigious events, released a statement expressing gratitude for the tennis great and eight-time Wimbledon champion.
1. Which of the following records does Roger Federer hold?
(A) He has won the most tournaments over the last 20 years.
(B) He is the oldest person to be playing right now.
(C) He is the only person to complete a career grand slam.
(D) He was the world’s6best player for the longest continuous time period.
2. What happened to Roger Federer in 2020?
(A) He turned 41 years old.
(B) He won the Laver Cup.
(C) He had surgeries on his knee.
(D) He competed in his last grand slam match.
3. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
(A) The injuries tennis players often get.
(B) The many triumphs of Roger Federer.
(C) Comparisons between Federer and Nadal.
(D) The people who support Federer and his decision.
答案： 1.D 2.C 3.D
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rock [rɑk]
vt. & vi. （使）搖晃
n. 岩石
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acknowledge [əkˋnɑlɪdʒ]
vt. 承認
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undergo [͵ʌndɚˋgo]
vt. 經歷；接受（治療、訓練）
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competitive [kəmˋpɛtətɪv]
a. 競爭的
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privileged [ˋprɪvɪlɪdʒd]
a. 有特權的；感到榮幸的
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surgery [ˋsɝdʒərɪ]
n. 外科手術（不可數）
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tournament [ˋtɝnəmənt]
n. 巡迴賽，錦標賽
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consecutive [kənˋsɛkjʊtɪv]
a. 連續 (不斷) 的
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rival [ˋraɪv!]
a. 競爭的
n. 競爭者，對手
vt. 與......匹敵
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prestigious [prɛsˋtɪdʒɪəs]
a. . 有聲望的
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acclaim [əˋklem]
vt. & n. . 稱讚（不可數）
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champion [ˋtʃæmpɪən]
n. 得到冠軍者
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all-time [ˋɔl͵taɪm]
adj. 空前的
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outdo [͵aʊtˋdu]
vt. 超越，勝過
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illustrious [ɪˋlʌstrɪəs]
a. 輝煌的，傑出的
Practical Phrases
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on top of that 除此之外
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hold a / the record 保持紀錄
That great runner holds the world record in the 100-meter dash.
那位優秀的賽跑運動員保持一百公尺短跑的世界紀錄。
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be / feel privileged to V 因⋯⋯而感到榮幸
Allison was privileged to represent her school at the nationwide swimming competition.
愛麗森因為代表學校參加全國游泳比賽而感到光榮。
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a career grand slam 生涯全滿貫（在網球比賽 中，有四大賽事稱為大滿貫系列賽，即：澳洲網球公開 賽、法國網球公開賽、溫布頓網球公開賽、美國網球公 開賽，在同一年度四項均奪冠，即為 a grand slam（大 滿貫），而在不同年分於四大賽事中奪冠，即稱生涯全滿 貫）
More to Learn
retirement [ rɪˋtaɪrmənt ] n. 退休
• Mandy became a volunteer after her retirement.
曼蒂退休後成了一名義工。
以下介紹 retirement 的衍生字:
a. retire [ rɪˋtaɪr ] vi. 退休;退出 & vt. 使退休/職 • Pat’s plan is to take over the company when her father retires.
佩特計劃在父親退休後接掌公司。
retire from... 從⋯⋯退休;退出⋯⋯
• Mr. Williams decided to retire from his position as general manager.
威廉斯先生決定從總經理的職位退休。
retire a number 不再使用(某個)球衣號碼 (作為獻給曾經使用這個球衣號碼的隊員的榮譽)
b. retired [ rɪˋtaɪrd ] a. 退休的
• The retired factory worker devoted all his time to his grandchildren.
那位退休的工廠員工將他所有的時間都用在照顧他 孫子身上。
c. retiring [ rɪˋtaɪrɪŋ ] a. 即將退休的
• A bronze plaque was presented to the retiring professor.
那位即將退休的教授獲頒一枚銅牌。
d. retiree [ rɪ͵taɪəˋri ] n. 退休者
• A few retirees are gathering under the old tree to chat.