The world’s best table tennis players have come to Las Vegas from July 3-13 for the World Table Tennis United States Smash. The event features men’s and women’s singles and doubles matches and the mixed doubles.
China sent a powerful 16-player team. In men’s singles, Lin Shidong, Wang Chuqin, and Liang Jingkun lead the charge, and in women’s singles, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, and Chen Xingtong lead the field. The team features exciting new doubles partnerships. Young players Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng team up in men’s doubles, while Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun form another strong pair. The famous women’s duo (搭档) Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu team up in women’s doubles again, while Wang Yidi and Kuai Man form a new partnership. These pairings mix experienced players with younger players.
The Chinese team faces strong opponents. Zhang Benzhihe of Japan is in excellent form, and Japan’s women’s doubles team also poses a serious threat. South Korea and Europe have strong players too, known for powerful attacking styles.
Since the WTT launched the Smash event in 2022, the Chinese team has won all 30 championships, but there are still challenges. This US Smash is an important opportunity for the Los Angeles Olympic cycle. The Chinese team trained hard to handle challenges like Las Vegas’s high altitude and the large time difference from China. They have made full preparations to meet these challenges, and the spirit of table tennis goes beyond winning or losing.
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1.1. How long does the table tennis event in Las Vegas last?
A For 7 days.
B For 11 days.
C For 2 weeks.
D For 15 days.
解析：选B。B 数字计算题。根据第一段的“The world’s best table tennis players have come to Las Vegas from July 3-13 for the World Table Tennis United States Smash.”可知，2025年世界乒乓球职业大联盟美国大满贯于2025年7月3日至7月13日（共计11天）在美国拉斯维加斯奥尔良体育馆举行。故选B。
2.2. Which pair is a new women’s doubles team?
A Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng.
B Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun.
C Sun Yingsha and Kuai Man.
D Wang Yidi and Kuai Man.
解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第二段的“while Wang Yidi and Kuai Man form a new partnership”可知，女双迎来王艺迪/蒯曼的新配对。故选D。
3.3. Which team is mentioned as a serious threat to China?
A Japan’s women’s doubles team.
B South Korea’s mixed doubles team.
C France’s men’s singles team.
D USA’s table tennis team.
解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第三段的“Japan’s women’s doubles team also poses a serious threat”可知，除张本智和外，日本女双队对中国队构成威胁。故选A。
4.4. Why did Chinese team adjust their training?
A For new uniforms.
B To handle special conditions.
C To please American fans.
D For media interviews.
解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第四段的“The Chinese team trained hard to handle challenges like Las Vegas’s high altitude and the large time difference from China.”可知，拉斯维加斯的高海拔气候和时差问题对选手的生物钟是巨大考验，因此国乒教练组为此制定了特殊训练法，让队员在模拟比赛时段进行高强度对抗。故选B。
5.5. Where can we read the passage?
A In a sports magazine.
B In a travel guide.
C In a science survey.
D In a school notice.
解析：选A。A 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要讲了国乒全主力出击WTT美国大满贯，属于体育方面的内容，我们可以在体育杂志读到。故选A。
