专题13 文娱与体育-五年高考(2014-2018年)英语阅读理解话题分类解读与训练 Word版含解析

专题13 文娱与体育
＂文娱与体育＂是高中英语新课标话题之一，亦是高考常考话题，历年高考英语都可觅其踪迹。

本话题包括影视剧、体育活动和比赛、锻炼等方面。

通过该话题的学习和考查，可以让学生初步了解电影电视剧作、重视体育锻炼、了解国内外重大体育赛事等，促进他们的爱国热情。

在近几年的高考英语当中，该话题常以听力、阅读理解、书面表达等形式出现，例如2017年新课标卷III书面表达，2016年全国卷III完形填空，2016年天津卷完形填空，2016年四川卷阅读理解A篇，2016年江苏卷阅读理解D篇，2015年全国卷Ⅱ七选五及完形填空；2015年北京卷书面表达，2014年大纲卷阅读理解E篇，2014年江西卷阅读理解A篇等。

Passage 1（2018年·北京卷）
体裁话题词数难度建议时间
说明文己第一次跑马拉松 338 ★★☆☆☆5分钟
My First Marathon（马拉松）
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was ＂not athletic＂.
The idea that I was ＂not athletic＂ stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: ＂GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!＂
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a ＂marathon winner＂.
36. A month before the marathon, the author ____________.
A. was well trained
B. felt scared
C. made up his mind to run
D. lost hope
37. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?
A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.
B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.
C. To show he was not talented in sports.
D. To share a precious memory.
38. How was the author’s first marathon?
A. He made it.
B. He quit halfway.
C. He got the first prize.
D. He walked to the end.
39. What does the story mainly tell us?
A. A man owes his success to his family support.
B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.
C. Failure is the mother of success.
D. One is never too old to learn.
【文章大意】本文为一篇记叙文。

讲述了自己第一次跑马拉松，凭借自己的意志力成功跑完全程的励志故事。

36.C 【解析】细节理解题。

根据文章第一段最后一句Yet, I was determined to go ahead. 可知，马拉
松赛前一个月尽管作者脚踝受伤使得训练时间缩短，但作者仍下定决心参赛。

故选C。

37.C 【解析】细节理解题。

根据文章第二段I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I
was ＂not athletic＂可知，作者提到7年级的事情是为了证明自己真的没有运动天赋。

故选C。

39.B 【解析】主旨大意题。

通读全文可知，作者在讲述自己跑马拉松的经历，再根据最后一段Determined
to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a ＂marathon winner＂. 可知，作者成功跑完马拉松源于自己的意志。

故选B。

【名师点睛】
文章主题和中心思想的阐述往往需要大量细节信息的支持，这些细节对于理解全文内容至关重要，同时也是归纳和概括文章中心思想的基础。

命题人往往会要求考生根据不同的要求阅读文章，以获得某些特定的信息，或准确地寻求所需的细节，并对细节进行直接或间接辨认和理解。

文章细节的理解可以细化为：（1）一一对应型。

（2）语言转述型。

（3）语意理解型。

（4）是非辨别型。

（5）事实排序型。

此题中的前三题为细节理解题。

细节理解题首先要根据题干准确定位信息句，其次要对信息句进行准确的理解和判断，如第一题为转述型，I was determined to go ahead即made up his mind to run。

第二题为语义理解题。

根据文章第二段的信息In my first P. E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. 可知，作者没有运动天赋。

而第三题则为转述型，根据信息句I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had. 可知，作者跑完了马拉松，正好与made it 意义相同。

Passage 2（2018年·新课标II卷）
体裁话题词数难度建议时间
说明文早晨锻炼对人体的四条好处 223 ★★★☆☆6分钟根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. ___36___ Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.
Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever
is ahead of you for the day.___37___
Your metabolism(新陈代谢) gets a head start. ___38___ If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里)burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep.
___39___ Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.
___40___ If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.
There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.
A. You will stick to your diet.
B. Your quality of sleep improves.
C. You prefer healthy food to fast food.
D. There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.
E. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.
F. After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.
G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you’re doing it now, then listen up!
【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。

列举了早晨锻炼对人体的四条好处，号召人们早点起床，进行身体锻炼。

36.G 【解析】根据空前的内容“生活忙碌没有时间锻炼”和空后的内容“晨练除了身体健康之外，还能
带来其他好处”，下文接着列举了晨练的其他好处。

由此可知，此处缺一个承上启下句。

G项中then listen up!（那么请仔细听!）很好的起到了承上启下的作用。

故选G。

37.E 【解析】根据上一句Exercising makes you more awake（锻炼能让你更清醒），E项（你可以在运
动后保持头脑清醒4-10个小时。

）是对上一句的进一步解释。

故选E。

39.B 【解析】此处缺一个主题句。

空后句子解释了早起锻炼的人比晚上锻炼的人睡得更好。

B项（你的睡
眠质量提高了。

）是对后面内容的总述。

故选B。

40.A 【解析】根据空后句子“If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more
likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day.（如果你在早晨锻炼身体，你将更有可能坚持健康的食物选择。

）”，A项(你将坚持你的饮食。

)符合本段内容，是主题句，起到统领下文的作用。

故选A。

Passage 3（2016年·新课标II卷）
What’s On?
Electric Underground
7.30pm–1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringin g you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8.30pm–10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).
Simon’s Workshop
5.00pm–7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8.00pm–11.00pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with
excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
21. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?
A. Jules Skye.
B. Gee Whizz.
C. Charlotte Stone.
D. James Pickering.
22. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?
A. The Cyclops Theatre.
B. Kaleidoscope.
C. Victoria Stage.
D. Pizza World.
23. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?
A. It requires membership status.
B. It lasts three hours each time.
C. It is run by a comedy club.
D. It is held every Wednesday.
24. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?
A. 5.00pm–7.30pm.
B. 7.30pm–1.00am.
C. 8.00pm–11.00pm.
D. 8.30pm–10.30pm.
【话题解读】本文属于娱乐方面的广告类阅读，分别介绍了四则广告Electric Underground、Gee Whizz、Simon’s Workshop、Charlotte Stone的具体内容及细节信息。

整篇文章难度较小。

22.B 【解析】细节理解题。

根据第二则广告第三句This joyful show will please everyone, from the
youngest to the oldest可知，这场表演能够让所有年龄段的人都开心。

表演的场所在Kaleidoscope。

故B正确。

Passage 4（2016年·四川卷）
体裁话题词数难度建议时间
应用文招聘105 ★★☆☆☆4分钟
Basketball Statistician Help Wanted
The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:
●Good computer skills
●Available evenings and weekends
●Knowing basketball rules and statistics
Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的) campuses.
●TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone,240-567-1308
●Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga,240-567-7589
●Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller,240-567-2273
●Germantown Athletic Coordinator, GavriChavan, 240-567-6915
21.When will the job start?
A .In May 2016 B. In May 2017
C. In September 2016
D. In September2017
22.Who is more likely to get job?
A. Sam, English major ,member of the college basketball team
B. Judy, IT staff with night classes, children’s basketball team coach
C. Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends
D. Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player ,new mother
23.Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?
A. Michael.
B. Jorge.
C. Gauri.
D. Gary.
【话题解读】本文是一篇广告，招聘一位电脑技术好，懂篮球并在晚上和周末有空的学生。

22. C 【解析】推理判断题。

根据第一段中的Students must meet all of the following requirements:Good
computer skills；Available evenings and weekends；Knowing basketball rules and statistics 可知学生必须满足下面要求：好的电脑技术；晚上和周末有空；懂篮球规则和统计学知识。

故C项
符合题意。

23. B 【解析】细节理解题。

根据第二段中的Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga,240-567-7589
可知B项符合题意。

故选B。

Passage 1
体裁话题词数难度建议时间
350 ★★☆☆☆6分钟
说明文利用童话故事向移民介绍行
为规范
Moscow city authorities have begun using comics with characters from Russian fairytales to explain to migrants how they should behave. They say a 100-page guide is needed to "maintain a positive image" of the city and could help reduce "tensions" between natives and migrants. But critics have pointed out that foreign migrants and natives may be viewed as antagonists in the manual(手册).
Russians and migrants have repeatedly clashed in Moscow recently. Many migrants from ex-Soviet republics in Central Asia, the Caucasus and North Caucasus, arrive in Moscow every year, attracted by the capital’s job opportunities and rela tively high salaries. A significant number of them work in the Russian capital illegally.
The new guide in Russian seeks to explain the "dos" and "don’ts" to migrants. They are urged not to cause trouble, by staring at women, or eating or talking loudly on the streets. They are also warned that the police may routinely stop them to check their documents.
In the manual, Russia’s famous "three warriors" are meant to represent the city’s law enforcement agencies, while Prince Yuri Dolgoruky (a historical character) is used for tours around Moscow. Meanwhile, Vasilisa the Wise and The Snow Maiden test the reader on Russia’s language and history. A special section of the book explains the importance of following Moscow’s strict residency and employment rules, stressing that migrants could otherwise be deported(驱逐出境) or banned from entry.
The manual was written primarily for illegal migrants, Alexander Kalinin, who heads the group Support for Working Migrants in Moscow, told BBC Russian.
"We want to raise their level of law awareness," he added.
Migrant characters had initially(最初) been identified as representatives of different nationalities, but the book’s authors later decided to drop this idea so as "not to offend anyone", said Mr. Kalinin.
"The old conflict between Russian heroes and non-Slavic invaders is being revived," Yevgeny Varshaver, a migration expert told BBC Russian. He also suggested that the language used in the book would be "difficult" to understand for some migrants who were not native Russian speakers.
1.The underlined word "antagonists" in Paragraph 1 can probably be replaced by ""_____". ".
A. strangers
B. acquaintances
C. cooperators
D. opponents
2.People from other countries come to Moscow "_____". .
A.to find well-paid jobs
B.to have a new lifestyle
C.to enjoy the fine climate
D.to experience a new culture
3.The third paragraph is mainly about"_____". .
A. consequences the migrants may suffer
B. the purpose of publishing the handbook
C. the measures to attract foreign migrants
D. characters and their functions in Russian fairytales
4.Which of the following would be the best title of the text?
A. Ways to help foreign migrants to settle in Russia
B. Characters from Russian fairytales have new jobs
C. More and more foreign migrants to work in Moscow
D. Moscow fairytale comics to help migrants behave
【话题解读】本文的话题是"俄罗斯城市管理者利用童话故事向移民介绍行为规范"，既为考生提供了新的信息，又反映了俄罗斯社会发展的趋势。

莫斯科市政府已经开始使用连环画，借助俄罗斯童话故事向外国移民讲解在俄罗斯如何行为处事。

2.A 【解析】细节理解题。

根据第二段中的"Many migrants...attracted by the capital’s job
opportunities and relatively high salaries"可知，很多移民来到俄罗斯的首都莫斯科是因为这里有好的工作机会，有相对较高的工资。

故选A。

3.B 【解析】推理判断题。

第三段首句为本段主旨句,表示这个指南试图向移民们解释在俄罗斯应该做什
么，不应该做什么。

再结合第三段的主要内容可知，这本手册旨在为移民提供指导，帮助他们更好地遵守俄罗斯的法律。

故选B。

4.D 【解析】标题归纳题。

本文主要介绍莫斯科市政府使用连环画，借助俄罗斯童话故事中的人物，为
外国移民解释在俄罗斯应如何行为处事。

故D项正确。

Passage 2
The 30th annual London’s New Year’s Day Parade(LNYDP) will lighten up the heart of London on Friday, January 1st. As part of London’s New Year’s Day celebrations we have a fine selection of bands and orchestras performing in unique places specially for the LNYDP public. Find all the details and information here：
LNYDP Festival Concert Series
Where：Cadogan Hall
When：7：30 pm, 26th December
We are delighted to present a series of concerts at Cadogan Hall. The hall is the present home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Brodsky Quartet, and has a very massive programme of concerts and events each year.
LNYDP Festival Concert Series
Where：St John’s Smith Square
When：7：30 pm, 26th December
St John’s Smith Square, in Westminster, is one of London’s major concert venues and favorite historic buildings. Valued for its superb sound effects, it presents an extremely varied programme of classical music throughout the concert season, ranging from choirs and symphony orchestras to solo instrumental recitals(独奏会).
LNYDP Preview Concert
Where：Trafalgar Square
When：1：00 pm, 30th December
This outdoor free concert is just a taster of what you will be able to enjoy on the New Year’s Day.
LICF Grand Finale Concert
Where：Westminster Central Hall
When：7：45 pm, 27th December
Westminster Central Hall built in 1912 is a Grade Ⅱ listed building in a prime location opposite Westminster Abbey and adjacent to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. This unique, historic venue has Europe’s largest domed ceiling and is an impre ssive landmark with an elegant theatre entrance.
LICF Grand Finale Concert
JULIAN BLISS SEPTET： A Tribute to Benny Goodman
Where：St John’s Smith Square
When：8：00 pm Thursday, 31st December
One of the world’s finest solo clarinetists, Julian Bliss leads his septet(七重奏) through some of the great tunes of the swing era off their debut disc, "Benny Goodman — The King of Swing," as part of the Emory Annual Jazz Fest.
Note： Online ticket sales end three hours prior to this event. The Box Office will open one hour prior to the event.
1.What is the similarity of the events mentioned above?
A. They are all free because of the New Year.
B. They are to happen on the New Year’s Day.
C. They are to be held just in the city of London.
D. They aim to attract excellent bands and orchestras.
2.If you are interested in domed structure you will go to ________.
A. St John’s Smith Square
B. Trafalgar Square
C. Cadogan Hall
D. Westminster Central Hall
3.What do you know about St John’s Smith Square?
A. It witnesses the largest number of concerts and events.
B. It has a history of more than one hundred years.
C. It is widely acknowledged for its sound effects.
D. It provides the longest concert season every year.
4.If you want to enjoy a free concert you can go there on________.
A. Wednesday
B. Tuesday
C. Friday
D. Saturday
【话题解读】这是一篇广告类的应用文，文章介绍了伦敦新年大游行期间所举行的音乐会。

因为广告大多取材于英美国家的报刊、杂志等，所以该类文章语言地道、原汁原味。

2.D 【解析】考查细节理解。

本题的关键信息是题干中的"domed structure"，快速跳读文章寻找相关信
息可知本题的答案来自LICF Grand Finale Concert部分。

3.C 【解析】考查细节理解。

根据第二个LNYDP Festival Concert Series部分中的"Valued for its superb
sound effects"可知，St John’s Smith Square的音响效果非常好。

4.A 【解析】考查细节理解。

文中提到的free concert是在Trafalgar Square演出的,时间是1：00 pm,
30th December，依据最后一个节目的时间8：00 pm Thursday, 31st December可以推算出30th December 是星期三。

Passage 3
体裁话题词数难度建议时间
说明文奥运奖牌的起源、制作规格
269 ★★☆☆☆6分钟
以及材质
The medal ceremonies at the Olympic Games are often as exciting to watch as the athletic events, and the history and facts behind the composition and design of the medals are interesting as well.
The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, and the first-place athletes received a silver medal. Eight years later, at the 1904 Games in St. Louis, gold replaced silver as the first-place award. The 1904 Games were the first time gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded for the first, second and third place.
Each medal must be at least 60 mm in diameter and 3 mm thick, but the Olympic Committee of the hosting city can decide to make the medals larger. At the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, the gold and silver medals were the heaviest ever created at the time. They were 84 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick and weighed 20 ounces.
The gold medal is not made entirely from gold. It must be 92.5% silver and plated with at least six grams of gold. The last time the first-place medals were made entirely out of gold was at the 1912 Games in Stockholm. The silver medal, which goes to the second-place finisher, is made of 92.5% silver and other base metals. The bronze medal is made of copper, zinc, tin and a very small amount of silver. It is awarded to the third-place finisher.
For the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the back of the medal was inlaid(镶嵌) with a jade disk. Jade is important to Chinese culture as it represents beauty and excellence.
1.First-place athletes started to receive a gold medal at .
A. the 1st Olympic Games
B. the 2nd Olympic Games
C. the 3rd Olympic Games
D. the 4th Olympic Games
2.The largest gold medals were awarded to the winning athletes .
A.at the 1896 Olympics in Athens
B.at the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis
C.at the 1912 Games in Stockholm
D.at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City
3.It can be concluded from the passage that .
A. the gold medal is mostly made of gold
B. all of the gold medals are made of pure gold
C. neither the silver medal nor the bronze medal is made of a single metal
D. the silver medal contains higher percentage of silver than the gold medal
4.The passage mainly tells us .
A. the origin, standards and materials of the Olympic medals
B. the history of the modern Olympic Games
C. how the Olympic Committee design the Olympic medals
D. there is not a certain rule for designing the Olympic medals
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了奥运奖牌的起源、制作规格以及材质。

2.D 【解析】细节理解题。

由文章第三段可知2002年盐湖城奥运会金牌最大，直径达84 毫米，厚度达到
10毫米，所以选D。

3.C 【解析】推理判断题。

由文章第四段对于奥运奖牌材质构成的说明可以推断出，银牌和铜牌都不是由
单一金属制成，所以选C。

4.A 【解析】主旨大意题。

本文主要说明了奥运奖牌的起源、制作规格以及材质，所以选A。

Passage 4
Famous tennis coach Nick Bollettieri considered tennis star Roger Federer the greatest player of all time, saying he is "in a class of his own". The Swiss maestro(大师) won his record eighth Wimbledon title this month, defeating Croatian Marin Cilic in the final, and going to the entire tournament without dropping a single set.
The 36-year-old now has 19 Grand Slam titles, the most in history for a male tennis player. Bollettieri, who has coached some of the most successful tennis players ever including Andre Agassi and Jim Courier, believes Federer stands out from the rest due to all the efforts he makes on and off the court. "When you get to know the greatest player of all time, I believe you will join with many commentators in saying Roger is standing in a class of his own," Bollettieri told Saturday Sport. "He is magnificent(出色的) in expecting what to do. He has improved his backhand and also he is hitting the ball much earlier, and he is one of, if not the best placement server in the game."
His management team headed by Tony Godsick takes care of his mind and body, time with his family, time with his foundation and time with rest. He also respects the game and his opponents(对手). Despite his impressive record, Federer has struggled against the other top players of this generation, including Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Along with Andy Murray, they are known as tennis’ "big four", and Federer has a combined 50-57 record against the other three during his career.
However, Bollettieri doesn’t think that will have any impact on Federer’s greatness if he keeps on playing the way he is at his age. Bollettieri said, "Age is only a number. It is how you feel inside you. I believe a lot of people today can do a lot better if their mindset is to say I will get better every day and never use the word ‘retirement’. When you worry about losing, it is more difficult to win."
1.What does Bollettieri mean by saying he is "in a class of his own"?
A. Roger is a tennis player second to none.
B. Roger is a particular favorite of his.
C. Roger is proud and prefers being alone.
D. Roger has difficulty getting along with others.
2.What can we know about Roger from the passage?
A. He is in full charge of his life and career.
B. Hard work is a major factor in his success.
C. Deep respect develops between him and Tony.
D. His greatest achievement is made in his thirties.
3.What does the underlined word "that" in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Roger’s increased age.
B. Roger’s positive attitude.
C. Roger’s impressive record.
D. Roger’s losing to other famous players.
4.What does Bollettieri want to stress in the last paragraph?
A. Failure is nothing to fear.
B. Being positive is very important.
C. Everyone needs to be strong-willed.
D. Attitude is everything.
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了著名网球运动员Roger Federer的成就及他在球场内外的努力。

2.B 【解析】考查细节理解。

根据第二段中的"Bollettieri... believes Federer stands out from the
rest due to all the efforts he makes on and off the court"可知,Bollettieri认为,Roger能比其他人优秀，这都归功于他在球场内外的努力，即刻苦努力是Roger成功的一个重要因素。

故选B。

【易错点拨】本题易误选D项。

误选的依据是第二段中的"The 36-year-old now has 19 Grand Slam titles, the most in history for a male tennis player"，但该信息只表明现在36岁的Roger拥有19个大满贯冠军称号，并不是说他最大的成就是他在三十多岁时获得的，由此可排除D项。

4.B 【解析】考查推理判断。

根据最后一段的内容，尤其是"I believe a lot of people today can do a
lot better if their mindset is to say I will get better every day and never use the word ‘retirement’. W hen you worry about losing, it is more difficult to win"可知，如果人们能保持积极的心态，那么他们可能会做得更好；如果你担心自己会失败，那么你就更难成功。

由此可知，积极的心态是很重要的。

故选B。