【English朗读练习】--- Alexi Yagudin

朗读几段，还是不流利。希望有时间回来再读同样段落，看看是否有提高。欣赏一下这段SP，十分精彩！


  

以下这个录音读得更全。因为没有练习，读得欠缺流利。我想就这样吧，比较自然。
 
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Alexei Yagudin is an Olympic Gold medallist, four-time World Champion and three-time European Champion and World Professional Champion.

At the 2002 Olympic Games Yagudin received scores of all 5.9s in addition to four perfect 6.0s for artistry. No other man in Olympic history has ever earned more than one perfect mark. He is the first man in the history of the sport to claim the triple crown of figure skating by winning the European, Grand Prix and World titles, all in one season and the only skater who won all of the major competitions in one season: Grand Prix, Europeans, Worlds and the Olympics. Alexei is also the only male amateur skater to win the World Professional Championships. At the 2002 World Championships in Nagano he changed the history of sport again when for the first time a skater received six perfect 6.0s for the short program including first ever perfect mark for required elements.

Alexei began skating at the age of four, encouraged by his mother, Zoya. Alexei's natural talent was clear from the start. In 1994, he began competing internationally, finishing 4th at the Jr. World Championships. In 1996, Alexei won the World Junior Championships.

Alexei joined forces with the legendary coach and choreographer, Tatiana Tarasova, in the summer of 1998. Under Tarasova's tutelage, Alexei has flourished competitively. At the age of 18, he became the first Russian man to win a World Championship and the second youngest World Champion in history. He dominated the 1998-1999 competitive season, by winning 9 of 11 competitions in which he participated, including the Worlds, European Championships and the World Pro. ABC nominated Alexei for the 1999 Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year Award. He was the only figure skater on the list, which includes among others, Andre Agassi, Tiger Woods and Serena Williams.

The 2000-2001 season was a challenging and exciting one for Alexei. In the spring of 2001, he toured Canada with the Skate the Nation tour in Canada, as well as Scott Hamilton's farewell tour with Chrysler Stars on Ice. This remarkable athlete captured the hearts and admiration of skating fans around the world at the 2001 World Figure Skating Championship in Vancouver. An injury hindered Alexei's ability to perform at his peak, but it could not impede his determination and pride.

In 2002, Alexei received the prestigious Eurosport SportStar Award Trophy and was recognized by the International Skating Union as an athlete who best represented the ISU Sport and the Olympic Values. Alexei was also included in International Figure Skating Magazine's 2002 list of the 25 Most Influential Names in Figure Skating.

During the summer of 2002 Alexei performed over 100 times around Canada and the United States. He was the only skater who took part in all three major skating tours: Skate the Nation, Stars on Ice and Champions on Ice. In June, he was nominated as one of People Magazine's Most Eligible Bachelors. In the July/Aug 2002 Sports Illustrated for Women, Alexei was voted as the 2nd sexiest male athlete. NBC Sports nominated Alexei as the Best Male Athlete in 2002. He finished 3rd in voting with 10% only behind Lance Armstrong (28%) and Apolo Anton Ohno (37%). In addition, Alexei was included the Associated Press 2002 Best Athlete Poll. In May 2003, Alexei was named the "Best Athlete " in Russia and was awarded the Order "For Services to the Country," 4th Class by President Putin.

In the 2002-2003 season, Alexei toured the U.S. with Smucker's Stars on Ice and Canada with HSBC Stars on Ice. At the same time competed in some ISU events.

In November 2003, at a very emotional ceremony at Skate Canada, Alexei announced his retirement from eligible skating and turned professional.

At the same time, Alexei started his coaching career helping Brian Joubert (2 Time French National Champion, 2004 European Champion & World Silver Medalist) and Andrei Griazev (World Junior Champion). Alexei will be helping Brian in his preparation for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.

During the 2003 - 2004 season, Alexei toured with Smucker's Stars on Ice and HSBC Stars on Ice.

Alexei currently trains at the International Skating Center of Connecticut in Simsbury, CT. He completed his high school education in Russia with honors, ranked second in his class. In the summer of 2001 Alexei received his higher education diploma from the Sports University in St. Petersburg, Russia. His interests off the ice include playing soccer, tennis and golf and taking care of his American cocker spaniel, Lawrence (named after his favorite long program, Lawrence of Arabia). He is fluent in English and enjoys spending time in front of his computer, communicating with his friends and fans.

For more information about Alexei, please visit his official website at www.alexeiyagudin.com.

 

 
Adding the LP. Phenomenal !

 

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