There's a lot of good news about Chinese volleyball player Zhu Ting.
She was named as the Most Valuable Volleyball Player of the China Volleyball Association for the 2019﹣2020 season. At the same time, readers can find her story in a children's book When I Grow Up—Sports Heroes. A British publishing house published the book. It's about how children become sports superstars. Those superstars include LeBron James and Lionel Messi.
Zhu Ting now plays for the Tianjin Bohai Bank Women's Volleyball Club. Last season, she helped Tianjin win its 12th top league title. She is also the captain, the 1.98-meter-tall girl found it difficult to move quickly because she was so tall. But head coach Lang Ping trained her to jump high and spike the ball, the fighting spirit of the national team has inspired, she became a great spiker.
She used to play volleyball in Turkey. When she arrived there, she couldn't speak English well and needed help. But she kept practicing English after her training. After three months, she could easily talk with her teammates in English.
What makes Zhu Ting successful? Working hard and never giving up are the key to success.
1. Zhu Ting is a ________.| A．movie star | B．bookseller | C．volleyball player | D．news reporter |
| A．heroes | B．dancers | C．singer | D．children |
| A．Zhu Ting | B．Lang Ping | C．LeBron James | D．Lionel Messi |
| A．hard practice | B．her ability | C．good news | D．fighting spirit |
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【推荐1】Researchers from the University of Bath have developed motion capture technology that enables you to digitize（数字化）your dog with only one camera. The software could be used for a wide range of purposes, from helping vets diagnose lameness（跛）and monitoring recovery of their dog patients, to behavior supervision.
The University of Bath's motion capture research centre digitised the movement of 14 different breeds of dogs. Wearing special doggie motion capture suits with markers, the dogs were filmed under the supervision of scientists doing a range of movements. They used these data to create a computer model that can accurately predict and copy the poses of dogs when they re filmed without wearing the motion capture suits. This model allows 3D digital information for new dogs-their shape and movement-to be captured without markers and expensive equipment, but using a single RGBD camera instead.
The researcher Kearney said, “This is the first time RGBD images have been used to track the motion of dogs using a single camera, which is much more affordable than traditional motion capture systems that require multiple cameras. This technology allows us to study the movement of animals, which is useful for applications such as detecting lameness in a dog and measuring its recovery over time.”
The team has also started testing their method on digital images of other four-legged animals including horses, cats, lions and gorillas, with some promising results. They aim in the future to extend their animal dataset to make the results more accurate；they will also be making the dataset available for non-commercial use by others. “Our research is a step towards building accurate 3D models of animal motion along with technologies that allow us to very easily measure their movement.” said Kearney.
1. What is special about the new software mentioned in Para 1?| A．It equips your dog with a motion capture suit. |
| B．It can be useful for pets to behave themselves. |
| C．It helps you monitor dogs using only one camera. |
| D．It offers a wide range of entertainment applications. |
| A．A special computer model must be set up in advance. |
| B．The dogs must wear motion capture suits without markers. |
| C．The dogs must be in the supervision of multiple cameras. |
| D．3D digital information must be sent into the cameras. |
| A．To make the dataset available for more profits. |
| B．To make more accurate models of animal diseases. |
| C．To extend the animal dataset to improve its accuracy. |
| D．To test RGBD cameras on other four-legged animals. |
| A．To encourage a new method of safe dog-walking. |
| B．To introduce a new motion capture technology. |
| C．To explain the applications of diagnosing dogs' diseases. |
| D．To prove the efcts of the technology on different animals. |
【推荐2】From high definition television to 3D TV, if we asked our screens to produce life-like and realistic pictures, that is certainly what we got. As the 3D TV revolution picks up pace, it’s time to stop studying the technology itself and to start seeing exactly how we, as television fans, can benefit from it, and how it will change our viewing experience.
It is true that what you’ve got is good if you don’t know what you’re missing out on; in other words, if you’re living with a perfectly common television, which has no HD capabilities, the chances are that you’re not hoping for HD TV and that your picture looks as clear as you need it to be. But as soon as you try HD TV, you’ll be amazed at the difference it makes to your viewing pleasure and the same is true of 3D TV.
3D TVs are rapidly becoming as common as other TVs on goods shelves (货架) of retailers and in the homes of people across the UK. And as the technology develops, the picture becomes clearer, sharper and more real. Television shows that look particularly good in 3D are sports, nature programs and those that are exciting and full of special effects, and lovers of these are in for a real treat when they buy a 3D TV.
More and more football matches are shown on 3D TV, and those fans who have experienced a 3D football match compare it to being there in person. The same is true of nature programs, particularly those that feature brightly colored animals and plants, the details of which are quite realistic when viewed on 3D TV.
Exciting films have always lent themselves to 3D technology, with dinosaurs surrounding you in your own living room and so on——it can be a frighteningly realistic experience for viewers!
1. Some people are happy with perfectly common televisions because| A．they don't know the benefits of HD TV and 3D TV |
| B．their common televisions are very expensive |
| C．they don't have enough money to buy HD TV or 3D TV |
| D．their televisions must have some HD capabilities |
| A．People who study HD television. |
| B．Businessmen who sell goods to consumers. |
| C．People who are ready to buy something. |
| D．Places where a lot of goods are stored. |
| A．Sports programs and nature programs. |
| B．Music programs and education programs. |
| C．Education programs and nature programs. |
| D．Art programs and writing programs. |
| A．the difference between HD TV and 3D TV |
| B．there is a need to buy HD TV or 3D TV |
| C．the rapid development of technology |
| D．3D TV gives viewers a realistic experience |
【推荐3】It is a common sight on Japanese public transportation: Children troop through train cars, alone or in small groups, looking for seats.
They wear knee socks, polished leather shoes, and school uniforms, with train passes pinned to their backpacks. The kids are as young as six or seven on their way to and from school, and there is no parent in sight. They may chat happily, listening to music or just reading books quietly.
Kakaito, a 12-year-old boy in Tokyo, has been riding the train by himself between the homes of his parents, since he was nine. “At first, I was a little worried,” he admitted, “whether I could ride the train alone, but only a little worried.” Now, he says, “It’s easy.” His parents were worried at first, too. But they went ahead because they felt he was old enough, and lots of other kids were doing it safely.
“Honestly, what I remember thinking at this time is, the trains are safe and on time, and he is a smart boy,” Kakaito’s stepmother says. “I took the train on my own when I was younger than him in Tokyo,” she recalls. “We didn’t have cellphones back in my day, but I still managed to go from point A to point B on the train, If he gets lost, he can call us.”
Kakaito’s stepmother says she wouldn’t let a nine-year-old boy ride the subway alone in London or New York-just in Tokyo. Japan has a very low crime rate, which is surely a key reason parents feel confident about sending their kids out alone. But small-sized urban spaces and a culture of walking and public transportation use also bring people safety.
1. The writer describes the scene at the beginning in order to__________.| A．encourage the readers | B．introduce the topic |
| C．make a sharp comparison | D．show us the beauty of riding the train |
| A．Ask his classmates for help. | B．Get off the train and take another. |
| C．Contact his family members. | D．Wait for his parents to pick him up. |
| A．The reasons why Japanese kids take trains alone. |
| B．The reasons why London or New York has a high crime rate. |
| C．Japanese people like walking and take public transportation. |
| D．The reason why Kakito’s stepmother is worried about his safety. |
【推荐1】BUENOS AIRES-Tributes (悼念) have been pouring in for Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona, who has died at the age of 60. Maradona, who is regarded as one of the game's greatest players of all time- died of a heart attack at his home in Buenos Aires. He captained Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning team, memorably scoring two goals in the quarter-final win over England, including the infamous “Hand of God” goal. Maradona also had a glittering club career, playing for clubs such as Barcelona and Napoli. His death conies just weeks after he underwent surgery for a subdural haematoma (硬脑膜下的血肿).
The sporting world has been paying tribute. Brazil legend Pele said he had “lost a dear friend” adding that “one day, I hope we can play ball together in the sky.”
In a statement, FC Barcelona expressed “its deepest condolences regarding the death of Diego Armando Maradona, a player for our club and an icon of world football. Rest in peace Diego.” Barcelona's fierce rival Real Madrid also paid tribute saying the club was “deeply saddened on the passing of a true legend of world football”. “Real Madrid extends its condolences to his family and friends, his former clubs and football fans worldwide, particularly those in Argentina.”
Former England striker Gary Lineker, who played in the 1986 game. said Maradona was “by some distance, the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time”.
Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez described Maradona as “the greatest of them all”. “You took us to the top of the world. You made us immensely happy. You were the greatest of them all,”he wrote on social media. “Thank you for having existed, Diego. We are going to miss you all our lives. ”The Argentine Football Association said on Twitter :“The Argentine Football Association, through its president Claudio Tapia, expresses its deepest sorrow for the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. You will always be in our hearts.”
1. What does the underlined word “condolences” in Para. 3 mean?| A．Affection. | B．Respect. | C．Crises. | D．Sympathies. |
| A．Claudio Tapia. | B．Brazil legend Pele. |
| C．Alberto Fernandez. | D．Former England striker Gary Lineker. |
| A．By getting two scores. |
| B．By playing wonderfully in defence. |
| C．By score two “Hand of God" goals. |
| D．By helping his teammates score two goals. |
| A．Diego Maradona. Argentina legend, dies aged 60 |
| B．Maradona's death comes just weeks after he underwent surgery |
| C．Tributes pour in for Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona |
| D．Maradona is regarded as one of the game's greatest players of all time |
【推荐2】Thanks to hours of training, gymnasts seem to effortlessly fly through the air at impossible heights. However, a psychological condition, known as “the twisties”, can affect even the most experienced gymnast. The condition, resulting from stress, causes athletes to lose awareness while they’re in the middle of a routine. It can lead to serious injury.
For Simone Biles, the twisties appeared while competing in the vault (跳马) at the Tokyo 2020 artistic gymnastics team finals on July 27, 2021. Biles had planned on performing an Amanar, a challenging routine that requires two-and-a-half twists in the air. Instead, she completed only one-and-a-half twists. Later Biles explained her condition, “Actually I cannot tell up from down. It’s the craziest feeling ever. Not having an inch of control over your body.”
Over the next week, Biles stopped taking part in five of the six finals she’d spent four years training to compete in. On August 3, 2021, she felt strong enough to compete in her last individual event—the balance beam, and won a bronze medal.
While fighting her emotional disorder, Biles remained a struggling cheerleader for her teammates. They weren’t disillusionary. After winning a silver medal in the artistic gymnastics team final, they also got good results in their separate individual events. Jade Carey took home the gold in the individual floor exercise, while Suni Lee placed first in the gymnastics all-around event.
Biles’ decision to put her health first has been welcomed by people worldwide. “At the end of the day, we’re not just athletes,” Biles said. “We’re human, too, and we have real emotions, and sometimes people don’t realize that we have things going on behind the scenes that affect us whenever we go out and compete.”
1. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?| A．Start a topic. | B．Present a fact. |
| C．Make a prediction. | D．Explain a concept. |
| A．She injured her eyes. | B．She kept her balance. |
| C．She was under a lot of pressure. | D．She did less skilled movements. |
| A．Active. | B．Lazy. | C．Disappointing. | D．Surprising. |
| A．Her attitudes to competitions. |
| B．Her great efforts in training. |
| C．Her spirit of never giving up. |
| D．Her achievements at the Olympics. |
【推荐3】Jim Thorpe is one of the greatest athletes of all time. He had amazing athletic abilities and was well-known during his lifetime, yet that did not make Thorpe a stranger to adversity.
Thorpe was an American Indian from Oklahoma who developed his extraordinary athletic skills in his youth through hard labor. It was also in his youth that he learned to endure hardship brought upon by racial prejudice. Many would say his childhood was not easy. He grew up poor and at age 9 his twin brother passed away and a few years later he lost both of his parents.
But that did not stop him from doing what he loved and pursuing his dreams. Nothing seemed to stop him, not even stolen shoes. Just hours before Thorpe was going to compete in the 1912 Olympics, somebody stole his shoes. Thorpe improvised (临时拼凑) by getting shoes out of the garbage. The shoes were two different sizes. He wore an extra pair of socks on one foot to even them out.
He still went on to win two gold medals—winning each event he competed in except for one, the javelin (标枪). The javelin was the only event he didn’t win, probably because he had never competed in that event before. It is interesting to note that Thorpe had tried to throw the javelin once before in the Olympic trials. At the time, he didn’t know that he could throw it with a running start. He threw it standing still and was placed second.
At the Olympics，he also took part in the decathlon (十项全能运动). He finished first in two events, third in four events, and fourth in two more. Thorpe ended up finishing third in the world. He was undoubtedly a dominating force that couldn’t be stopped and just kept on going.
I think Paul Dughi said it best, “It’s hard to imagine now that pro athletes get paid millions of dollars just to wear a particular brand of shoes. For Jim Thorpe, it didn’t matter what kind he wore.”
1. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．The adversity Thorpe met with led to his success. |
| B．Thorpe’s success was no guarantee of a better life. |
| C．Thorpe’s career brought him both gains and losses. |
| D．Thorpe suffered many hardships despite his success. |
| A．To prevent the foot from injury. | B．To make the shoe fit the foot. |
| C．To stop the shoe from being stolen. | D．To show his problem-solving skills. |
| A．Loss of his own sports shoes. | B．A casual attitude towards the event. |
| C．Lack of experience in the event. | D．A shortage of talent for the event. |
| A．Loyal and enthusiastic. | B．Genuine and creative. |
| C．Tough and strong-minded. | D．Selfless and good-tempered. |
