These days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world.
The basis of the popularity of football may be that it is such a simple game to play.
What’ more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it.
| A．It is also a game that is very cheap to play. |
| B．It is fairly easy to understand when you start watching. |
| C．Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. |
| D．It is played in 208 countries and it has about 4 billion fans. |
| E．It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field. |
| F．The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. |
| G．Another factor behind football’s global popularity is its excitement on the field. |
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【推荐1】Years ago, I could not stick to exercising until I bought a CD called I Enjoy Exercise. I listened to it every day. I bought the CD because I wanted to run in a race and hopefully win!
I had assured my 10-year-old son Todd that I would run in a race with him. Unfortunately, however, when that race came, his left leg was hurt in a car accident. Without him running with me, although I took part in that race, I didn’t do quite well in it.
While Todd couldn’t run together with me because of his injury (受伤), he never forgot the promise I made for him. He was always asking me whether I would keep my promise when he recovered in the future. So I decided I was going to train and go all out to win the next race. What I needed was motivation (动力). It happened that one of my friends mentioned the CD which he liked very much, saying that he got a lot from the music in it when feeling down. So I bought it and listened to it while exercising every day.
What happened to my thinking was amazing as I listened to it daily. I started to think about the repeated words on the CD — “I enjoy exercise”. Instead of dreading exercise, I was thinking, “I enjoy exercise.”
I found out how important words are that we play in our minds every day. I went from a person who seldom exercised to someone who started to exercise daily. Just think how our lives will improve if we reflect on the uplifting words of the famous works. I have found the positive messages have greatly inspired me and then changed my life.
How did I do in that race, you might be thinking? I actually became the champion in my age group.
1. Why did the author take part in the race by herself?| A．She would like to win the race. |
| B．She had a good talent for running. |
| C．Her son got injured in a car accident. |
| D．Her son was unwilling to run with her. |
| A．By recalling some inspiring stories. |
| B．By listening to the CD while running. |
| C．By getting timely help from her friend. |
| D．By forcing herself into keeping running. |
| A．Fearing. | B．Improving. |
| C．Preferring. | D．Taking. |
| A．It’s important to avoid injury while running. |
| B．The uplifting words make a difference to us. |
| C．Parents should get along well with children. |
| D．We can build up our bodies by regular exercise. |
【推荐2】Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym,” while another read: “You’ll work harder if you train with someone else.” With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle competition.
So, how do you find a workout partner?
First of all, decide what you want from that person. Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport? Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility? Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.
You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won’t result in a useful response. A workout partner usually needs to live close by. If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.
My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. Any notice for training partner should include such information.
You and your partner will probably have different skills. Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other. Over time, both of you will benefit — your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.
1. What does the author intend to tell us in the first paragraph?| A．The significance of training harder. | B．The importance of a workout partner. |
| C．Ways of thanking a workout partner. | D．Reasons to increase training efforts. |
| A．Living nearby. | B．Searching online. | C．Working in a gym. | D．Training regularly. |
| A．By process. | B．By example. | C．By comparison. | D．By classification. |
| A．How to post a notice on social media. | B．How to balance exercise and health. |
| C．How to become a better athlete. | D．How to find a proper workout partner. |
【推荐3】You’d like to exercise more, only to find that you don’t have the time, can’t afford expensive lessons or concern about injuries on your body.
You can get “me” time Heading out by yourself can be a good way to escape the demands and expectations that occupy much of your time. As you walk, you can clear your head, relax, and reflect.
You can do it with others.
You can enjoy the gift of nature.
You can gain a new viewpoint. The world is different when you view it at 3 mph instead of 25 or 30 mph. You might discover an interesting shop, observe complex architecture, or meet a friendly person.
| A．You can do it anywhere. |
| B．You can be more creative. |
| C．For some people, exercise feels like hard labor. |
| D．People walk less if they live near parks or paths. |
| E．It can be valuable, allowing you to return refreshed. |
| F．Invite family, friends, or co-workers to join you for a walk. |
| G．Spending time in parks or near water can improve your mood. |
【推荐1】I'm sure you know the song "Happy Birthday". But do you know who wrote the song and for whom it was written？
The retired professor, Archibald A. Hill in Lucasville, USA could tell us the story. Ninety-seven years ago，two of Mr. Archibald Hill's aunts，Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were asked to write some songs for a book called "Song Storied for the Sunday Morning". Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were both kindergarten teachers then. They loved children very much and wrote many beautiful songs for the book. One of them was the famous "Good Morning to You." The song said，"Good morning to you，good morning to you，dear children，good morning to all." This song was very popular at that time among kindergarten children. But not many grown-ups knew it. A few years later little Archibald was born. As his aunt，Miss Patty Hill sang the song "Happy Birthday" to the melody（曲调）of "Good Morning to you" to her little nephew. She sang the song like this：Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Archie! Happy birthday to you!
Miss Patty Hill and her sister had never expected that this song would become so popular，but it really did. People all over the world like the song because of its simplicity in tune（曲调）and friendliness in words.
1. Archibald A. Hill was ______ .| A．English | B．American | C．Russian | D．Australian |
| A．son | B．student | C．brother | D．nephew |
| A．Because they are musicians. |
| B．Because they were asked to write for a book. |
| C．Because they love children. |
| D．Because their nephew asked them to do so. |
| A．The song really became popular |
| B．Their wish would really come true |
| C．People all over the world like to listen to the song |
| D．Yes，but the song didn't become popular. |
【推荐2】History of amusement parks takes us back to the bar-periodic fairs, like the Bartholomew Fair which started in England. These can be considered a parent for the modern amusement park. Opening in the Elizabethan period, the fair had developed as a center of amusement with entertainment with fun, food, games, and many other attractions. The beer festival held in Munich, Germany which started in 1810 and the country and state fairs in the US, also played a part in the brief history of amusement park. Unlike the Bartholomew Fair, these annual events were usually held during an important time when crops were ripe, which deserved to be marked.
Amusement parks are also known to have grown out of the pleasure gardens that became very popular at the start of the Industrial Revolution. These were the zones where one could shun the dull urban life for a short while. We can find the oldest and still-surviving amusement park in the world: Bakken in Denmark, which opened in 1583. These parks consisted of fireworks displays, rides and the modern railroad to accommodate the growing expectations from their customers.
Another turning point in the history of amusement parks was the world’s fairs which began in 1851. The Crystal Palace in London, England was a landmark and celebrated the industrial achievements of the world. These were seen as symbols of economic and industrial success. In the last decade of the 19th century, the electric trolley lines became extremely popular. Mechanical amusements, dance hall, sports fields, and restaurants were included as regular entertainments, as the history of amusement parks reflects.
The golden age in the brief history of amusement parks didn’t appear until people especially Americans spent less time on work and got a steady rise in their personal income. A number of amusement parks including the Kiddie Park were set up outside major cities and in the countryside, to make full use of this new economic opportunity. The original Kiddie Park is located in San Antonio, Texas and is still in operation today.
1. What was the purpose of the early Munich beer festival?| A．To show local attractions. | B．To celebrate harvest together. |
| C．To found a center of amusement. | D．To create a stable agricultural market. |
| A．Avoid. | B．Tolerate. |
| C．Experience. | D．Complain. |
| A．The Industrial Revolution. | B．More time and money for fun. |
| C．Advances in technology. | D．Development of the world’s fairs. |
| A．Bakken was originally opened in 1583 in London. |
| B．The Crystal Palace is the oldest amusement park in the world. |
| C．The Kiddie Park located in San Antonio is still open at present. |
| D．The Bartholomew Fair was seen as economic and industrial success. |
【推荐3】Although tea is considered typically English, it did not really become part of English daily life until the 18th century.
The first man to sell tea was Thomas Garway in 1657 in his coffee house in London. It soon became fashionable all over London in 1662. Catherine of Braganza sailed to England from Portugal to become Charles II’s wife, taking boxes of tea with her. They said she was the first to introduce tea drinking in the home. The custom of afternoon tea probably originated with one person: Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford. In the early 1800s she came up with the idea of having tea in the late afternoon to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, which in fashionable circles was not served until 8 o'clock at night. Tea drinking became popular among the lower classes too, but they are their evening meals much earlier! Nowadays British homes serve tea at all times of the day. If you visit British homes in the daytime they are likely to offer you a cup of tea. If it is after six this will probably be something stronger like beer or wine. Some families drink tea with breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Tea shops originated in the 1800s and you can still find them today all over England especially in villages and small towns. You can choose from a wide variety of teas as well as herbal teas (花草茶) and coffees. Tea rooms usually serve a selection of fresh sandwiches and cakes as well as ice cream. They are usually open from 9:00 am 10:00 am to around 5:00 pm. Some are open seven days a week, others close mid-week as weekends are usually the busiest time.
Tea was originally sold in coffee shops and was advertised as a drink with medicinal properties which made you strong and gave you energy, as well as preserving perfect health until extreme old age. This may not be true, but it is true that drinking tea can be refreshing. Tea breaks, or a short break from work to drink a cup of tea, is still vert popular in the UK. However, too much tea, like too much coffee, can also lead to sleeplessness and palpitations (心悸). This is why today some people prefer to buy herbal teas which do not contain caffeine.
1. What is the purpose of the text?| A．To inform. | B．To persuade. |
| C．To describe. | D．To instruct. |
| A．To memorize the first person to introduce tea drinking. |
| B．To meet the growing needs of tea shops. |
| C．To relieve people of hunger. |
| D．To introduce tea to the lower class. |
| A．Tea rooms in England provide tea drink only. |
| B．English people only drink tea before 6:00 pm. |
| C．Tea was introduced to England in the 18th century. |
| D．Tea rooms are spread in many parts of England. |
| A．Why tea is popular in Britain. | B．What a tea break is. |
| C．Tea and health. | D．The beginning of tea advertisements. |
