Timo Boll, a famous table tennis star, decided to retire (退 役) from international matches after the Paris 2024 Olympics. Boll's first Olympics was at Sydney 2000. Paris 2024 Olymics was his seventh Olympics.
"The time has come. Thank you all for a great journey. I was, and I am, part of my favourite sport in a special way. However, my body condition doesn't allow me to enjoy playing games and taking part in daily training for fun," Boll wrote. In a video, he said, "I have said many times in the past. I was really afraid of this day, this decision, but it was clear that this day would finally come."
Then Boll talked about his career(职业) and made the decision to retire after his seventh Olympic Games. He said, "What I care most is not winning or losing games, but enjoying my career all the time."
After Paris, Boll planned to play for a table tennis club until 2025. As an eight-time European champion(冠军), leaving international matches was not easy for Boll. He would try his best for his last dance.
任务⒈阅读短文,选择最佳答案。
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A. In 2000. B. In 2008.
C. In 2012. D. In 2024.
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A. Because he wanted to be a coach.
B. Because he was in bad condition.
C. Because he lost an important match last time.
D. Because he wanted to have more time being with his family.
任务⒉再次阅读以上短文,补全概要。
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