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BEIJING-The handsome face and muscular figure of Lin Dan make him an ideal candidate for the big
screen.
However, the Chinese badminton superstar says any speculation about a career in the entertainment
industry will have to wait until his on-court career ends.
"Right now, I'm just focused on the 2012 Olympic Games. I will not think about the possibility of acting
as long as I'm still able to play the sport," said 27-year-old Lin during a press conference on Sunday
organized by razor (剃刀) brand Gillette.
The reigning (占优势)Olympic and world champion is determined to hold on until the 2012 London
Olympics, even though he achieved a grand slam (大满贯) by winning the Asian Games in Guangzhou.
"I will try my best and hold on to play the 2012 Olympic Games," said Lin, who won the MVP Award
at the Asian Games thanks to his men's single title and his overwhelming popularity with fans and the media.
"I know it will be a tough two years. I know rising stars and old foes will come up and pose bigger
threats during my preparation. But I'm ready to accept the challenge," 'Super Dan' said.
The Asiad title was the only major crown missing from Lin's glittering resume, which includes one
Olympic title and three consecutive world crowns.
He said the pressure going into the Asiad was even greater than that at the 2008 Beijing Games.
"I know lots of people expected me to pick up the title. There was big pressure on me," said Lin, who
was upset by Indonesia's Hidayat Taufik in the Doha final four years ago."So when I did it, I felt more
excited than when I won the Olympic title."
1. From the passage we can know that _______.
A. Lin Dan is fond of acting
B. Lin Dan will work on entertainment and badminton at the same time
C. Lin Dan has decided to take up badminton all his life.
D. Lin Dan won't consider join in the entertainment industry before he retires
2. We can infer that _______.
A. many athletes are afraid of the new opponent (对手)
B. Lin Dan will achieve his grand slam
C. Lin Dan is prepared to face the 2012 Olympic Games
D. Lin Dan beat Indonesia's Hidayat Taufik in 2006
3. Which can probably replace the underlined word "speculation" in Paragraph 2?
A. observation
B. prediction
C. contribution
D. consideration
4. Which statement is NOT true?
A. Lin Dan has won all kinds of titles of badminton.
B. The 2012 London Olympic Games had brought the biggest pressure to Lin Dan.
C. Lin Dan's success is partly due to the popularity with fans and the media.
D. Every year more new challengers will appear to compete with Lin Dan.
