Sports play an important role in teenagers’ lives. They help teenagers keep fit and teach them teamwork. Four teenagers from different countries talk about their sports.
Li Yue, China
I do many sports, but my favourite is table tennis. I play table tennis in a club at the weekend and I’m quite good at it. On Saturday I teach some younger children to play table tennis, and that’s really fun.
Sophie, Britain
My sport is rugby. I play for the U15s, the team for players under the age of 15. My team always plays a match on Saturday or Sunday, and I usually go to practice games three times on weekdays. It’s hard work, but it’s never boring!
Ben, Canada
I love the snow and the mountains. In the holidays, I always go to the mountains with my family. I go snowboarding with my sister and other young people every day, and I’m getting really good. I want to be a famous snowboarder one day.
Laura, America
I started running when I was really young. When I was 13, I joined a club and started taking part in competitions. I have never won a race, but I’m improving all the time. That’s the most important thing for me. I’ve also made many friends since joining the club.
1. Who is good at playing table tennis?| A．Li Yue. | B．Sophie. | C．Ben. | D．Laura. |
| A．Play a match. | B．Go snowboarding. |
| C．Go to practice games. | D．Practice running in a club. |
| A．Winning races. | B．Enjoying the sport. |
| C．Making friends. | D．Improving all the time. |
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·Create a plan which fits you. Start small, and then gradually increase difficulty.
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1. What can be learnt about the sports camp?| A．It is not free of charge. |
| B．It welcomes parents to join. |
| C．It provides teenagers equipment. |
| D．It inspires teenagers to keep exercising. |
| A．1：30 a.m. on Friday. | B．6：00 p.m. on Saturday. |
| C．8：30 a.m. on Thursday. | D．10：30 a.m. on Monday. |
| A．A website. | B．A newspaper. | C．A travel journal. | D．A sports handbook. |
【推荐2】The Olympic flame
The Olympic flame is a symbol carried over from the ancient Olympics，where a flame burned at the altar(祭坛)of Zeus(宙斯)throughout competition.It was finally reintroduced at the 1924 Amsterdam(阿姆斯特丹) Games，and again burned in 1932.
Carl Diem，chairman of the organizing committee for the 1936 Berlin Games，proposed that the flame be lit in Greece and transported to Berlin via a torch relay.The idea was adopted(采纳) and continued at every Olympic Games since 1952.
The flame is lit at the ancient site(场所) of Olympia by the natural rays of the sun reflected(反射) off a carved(雕刻) mirror.
Olympic motto
“Citius，altius，fortius”is a Latin phrase meaning“swifter，higher，stronger”，which Baron de Coubertin borrowed from Father Henri Dideon of Paris.Dideon was the headmaster of Arcueil College，and used the phrase to describe the athletic achievements(成就) of students at the school.He had previously been at the Albert Le Grand School，where the Latin words were carved in the stone above the main entrance.
Olympic oath
“In the name of all competitors，I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games，respecting and abiding(遵守) by the rules that govern them，in the true spirit of sportsmanship，for the glory(荣誉) of sport and the honor of our teams.”
Written by Baron de Coubertin，the oath is taken by an athlete from the host nation(主办国) while holding a corner of the Olympic flag.The athlete’s oath was first taken by Belgian fencer Victor Boin at the 1920 Antwerp Games.A judge from the host country also speaks the oath，with slightly different wording(措辞)．
1. The Olympic flame was first burned at “________” in modern times.| A．the 1920 Games | B．the 1924 Games |
| C．the 1932 Games | D．the 1936 Games |
| A．agreed | B．ordered |
| C．decided | D．suggested |
| A．the first torch relay was held at the 1936 Berlin Games |
| B．before 1936，no flames were burned at the Olympic Games |
| C．Carl Diem suggested that flames should be burnt at the Olympic Games |
| D．the Olympic torch has been burned since 1924 |
| A．written by Baron de Coubertin |
| B．from Greek |
| C．from the ancient Olympic Games |
| D．borrowed from Father Henri Dideon of Paris |
【推荐3】Since smartphones were invented, more and more people have been addicted to them. The addiction to phones has spread to running. They’re perfectly used during a run outside. Smart phones can provide music for you and track your route. But experts warn that it’s not a good idea to hold your phone in your hand while you go out for a run because it could cause hip (臀部) and shoulder injuries.
Professional UK Athletics running coach, Alexa, asks runners to carry phones in a fanny pack (腰包) instead.“When you hold something in your hands, there are slightly indirect influences on your pace. It influences the balance of muscles (肌肉), affects the weight of some body parts, and makes you run less fast,” she tells Cosmopolitan UK.“This could be happening every time you train, week after week, month after month.” And as mobile phones get bigger and heavier, the more injuries are likely to happen.
People like to always hold their phones in the same hand. It’s a force of habit. With one arm heavier, your body will try to compensate for the imbalance, by working certain muscles harder than others.
The other risk of running with phones in hand, of course, is damaging the screen of your phones if you fall. It’s very expensive to change a screen. Some of the latest phones can close to $300.
1. Why do experts think it is unsuitable to run with a smartphone?| A．It affects people’s hearing. |
| B．It makes people lose eyesight. |
| C．It does harm to parts of people’s bodies. |
| D．It causes people to fall down and get lost. |
| A．Carry smartphones in a bag. |
| B．Avoid touching smartphones with your hands. |
| C．Watch smartphones when running. |
| D．Carry smartphones in a fanny pack. |
| A．Meet up with. | B．Make up for. |
| C．Face up to. | D．Come up with. |
| A．changing a phone number | B．changing a screen |
| C．changing shoes | D．changing direction |
| A．muscles | B．weight |
| C．feet | D．brain |
【推荐1】As in other countries, road safety is always a concern in America. Studies show that in 2022, 7,485 pedestrians (行人) were killed by vehicles in the U.S. That’s an increase of more than 65% since 2012. Even during COVID-19, when fewer people were driving, more pedestrians were hit and more died.
Researchers found that drivers took advantage of empty streets and pay little attention to traffic rules. Another factor is the increasing popularity of SUVs, pickups (皮卡) and vans. These kinds of vehicles are up to three times more dangerous than smaller cars when hit pedestrians. The more fault drivers believe they could bear for the hitting, the more likely they are to leave without giving any help. Younger male drivers are more likely to run away. So are those who get drunken or lack a driving license. Other factors include the age of the victim, as children and elderly people are less likely to be left alone. Also, with more witnesses around, the drivers are less likely to hit and run.
In the U.S. drivers run away from serious crashes with pedestrians about 20% of the time, and the rate is very different among different states.
In 2020, 6,519 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. Speeding driving were a major cause. While Florida “wins” the least number of deaths caused by speeding. These following states were reported to have the most dangerous road accidents.
Ten most dangerous states for pedestrians
| A．Road security worries Americans. |
| B．Pedestrian are on the rise over time. |
| C．COVID-19 caused more road accidents. |
| D．Vehicles have doubled since 2012. |
| A．Cars. | B．SUVs. | C．Pickups. | D．Vans. |
| A．Young drivers are more likely to be honest. |
| B．Drunken driving is now allowed in America. |
| C．Children and the old are well protected in the U.S. |
| D．Drivers are more honest if witnessed by more people. |
| A．New Mexico. | B．New York. |
| C．Florida. | D．South Carolina. |
【推荐2】South Africa is the fifth largest native English-speaking country in the world, with a diverse range of English speakers. South African English (SAE) is different from other kinds of English. But how did SAE become what it is today? Let’s take a look at the brief history of South African English.
| 1795 | The British first introduced English to Southern Africa when they set up a military base in what was, at the time, called the Cape Colony (开普殖民地). At that point, they were not intending to create an ever-lasting settlement. |
| 1820 | The first major influx (涌入) of English speakers settled in the Eastern Cape. There were around 5,000 people, mostly, but not entirely, of working class background from Britain. |
| 1822 | The governor of Cape Colony, Lord Charles Somerset, declared English to be the official language of the colony. |
| 1840-1850 | The next wave of English speakers arrived in the colony. They were mostly retired military personnel and aristocrats (贵族) from Britain. |
| 1875-1904 | Another wave of native English speakers arrived at the colony, with more varied accents than those who had come before. They quickly lost their accents, as they assimilated (同化) to the Standard British English that was currently developing in Britain. Missing the home country Britain became part of the colony’s national consciousness (意识). This basically meant that colonial English speakers looked up to British English. As a result, their standard accent became more similar to Standard British English. |
| 1910 | The Union of South Africa was formed. Both English and Dutch(荷兰语) were regarded as its official language. |
| A．25 years. | B．27 years. | C．55 years. | D．115 years. |
| A．Their nationality. | B．Their destination. |
| C．Their social background. | D．Their native language. |
| A．More accents of SAE had appeared. |
| B．Many children had lost their national consciousness. |
| C．British English had heavily influenced SAE. |
| D．Dutch had become the official language of South Africa. |
【推荐3】The United Kingdom is well known for its nightlife, but these cities offer the best time if you are up for a little partying.
Swansea
The best thing about this city is that most of the highly-recommended bars are located on the coast. The bar-area in Swansea stretches for more than one mile. Amazing fact, and trust us, you can find a bar that suits you right here. If you are not ready to leave the urban area, that’s all right but trust us, you don’t want to miss the famed Mumbles Mile.
Manchester
The city is filled with youth, and you can follow any stream of the youngsters in the city to one of the best bars to spend the night. Manchester has a massive music history and as such, it is the ideal place to seek the best parties that last till morning in this capital of the industry. Do not miss their famous pubs, the most famous of which are The Waldorf and Sinclair’s Oyster Bar.
Stoke
This brilliant place has long been known as a football fortress. The best spots are located at the famed town center called Newcastle-under-Lyme. If you are more of a bar and club type of person, then head straight to Thirsty Giraffe and Revolution, or simply spend the night in The Sugarmill.
Sheffield
This city is the home of two football clubs, Wednesday and United, but we’re not talking about them. But, trust us when we tell you their fans know how to party. It is not so hard to do it in Sheffield as the city is filled with clubs, pubs, bars, and restaurants. Regardless of your age, this city has plenty to offer in every department for everyone’s pocket.
1. What do we know about Swansea?| A．All the bars lie on the coast. | B．All-night parties can be held. |
| C．It offers the best bar services. | D．Mumbles Mile lies in the city. |
| A．Swansea. | B．Manchester. | C．Stoke. | D．Sheffield. |
| A．They are coast cities. | B．They are filled with youth. |
| C．They are known for football. | D．They offer fancy restaurants. |
