Sailing is one of the most fun and exciting ways to enjoy the world’s great bodies of water. You can sail wherever you find enough water and a little wind to navigate (导航) a boat.
Sailboats come in all sizes.
Sailing is a rather complex art.
Sailing is an amazing way to stretch (拓宽) your boundaries. You will find new ways to enjoy water sports from the deck of a boat.
| A．The sport of sailing has a long and rich history. |
| B．The truly adventurous can sail around the world. |
| C．Some can only fit one person and others are very large. |
| D．Next time you want to try a new sport, sign up for some sailing lessons. |
| E．The best way to learn the complexities of sailing is by taking a few classes. |
| F．When you sail, your boat is powered by the wind caught by the sail. |
| G．A good sailing course will teach you about all of the parts of the boat. |
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【推荐1】If you want to plan a great party, you should focus on the three parts before the party, in the party and after the party, which are necessary for a successful party.
Then, in the case of holding the party, the first and foremost thing is to create a good atmosphere to have an enthusiasm (热忱) party. For example, you can plan some simple but interesting games in advance,
Last but not least, you could send the letters of thanks to the guests.
| A．which let your guests relaxed and delighted. |
| B．If you do that, your guests will feel thankful. |
| C．Here're some tips on how to hold a successful party. |
| D．Above all, believe in yourself and make sure of the place and time. |
| E．Besides, you should know different guests, special customs and hobbies. |
| F．First, you should survey your guests before you send the letters of invitation. |
| G．In short, planning a great party isn't an easy thing because many things should be considered. |
【推荐2】By making positive changes in your life you can become better.
Recognize what areas you are lacking. For this you can ask a trusted friend or family member for help. Being unaware of your weaknesses makes it hard for you to improve. The successful people know where they aren’t strong and they use their strengths to make up for it.
Quit a bad habit.
Quitting a bad habit is good for you.
Break up with negative thinking.
Treat others with kindness.
Showing other people that you care for them is a great way to be a better person.
| A．Take better care of yourself. |
| B．Know your weakness. |
| C．Pay a visit to your good friends now and then. |
| D．Do you always see the glass is half empty? |
| E．It not only makes you a better person, but it makes you more confident. |
| F．Small acts of kindness will make other people feel better and lift your spirits as well. |
| G．However, it may be hard sometimes to figure out how to do it. |
【推荐3】Are you learning English and do you need help with grammar? Do you want to learn new vocabulary or slang? Well, you can find help online.
1. Dave’s ESL Café Website
This is a complete website that can help you learn and practice English. You can read many stories and do a lot of exercises to test yourself.
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You can get free English courses from About.com and you’ll get regular e- mails that will help you learn English.
3. The Classroom by Voice of America
4. Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary of American English
| A．About.Com |
| B．You can surf the Café Website freely. |
| C．The Voice of America is shorted for VOA. |
| D．In this way we can keep worries away and sleep better. |
| E．There is no way to solve all these problems. |
| F．Here are top 4 free English language learning websites. |
| G．Do you need a dictionary to find the definition of a word? |
【推荐1】Skeleton is one of the three sliding sports at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, alongside the luge (单雪橇) and bobsleigh (大雪橇). With only six medals up for grabs, skeleton has the fewest events at the Winter Games—which means competition will be fierce.
The sport of skeleton has its roots in the most popular winter pastime: sleighing. In the mid-19th century, British and American holidaymakers built the first toboggan (平底雪橇) run in Davos in 1882, and thus the sport of sleighing began.
Two years later, in 1884, the famed Cresta Run—a natural ice skeleton racing toboggan track—was built in St. Moritz, Switzerland (the course has hosted the annual Grand National championships since 1885).
In 1892, a new sledge made entirely of steel was introduced, and some claim that its bony appearance gave the sledge and the sport the name ‘skeleton’.
Men’s skeleton was first introduced on the Olympic program in the 1928 Games in St. Moritz. But due to the sport only being available at the Cresta Run at the time, it fell into obscurity (默默无闻) while the luge and bobsleigh grew in popularity. However, in 2002, the skeleton was reintroduced as a men’s and women’s event at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, and has remained a part of the Olympic program ever since.
While Great Britain has the most medals (nine) in skeleton competition at the Olympics, the top spot belongs to the United States (eight medals) by virtue of having four silvers to Great Britain’s one (both nations have three golds, while Britain has five bronze medals, and the United States one).
Great Britain is the only nation to have won a medal every time skeleton has featured at the Olympic Games, and has won at least one medal in each of the five contests of women’s skeleton since its introduction.
1. Why is the sport of skeleton very competitive in the Olympics?| A．It’s the most popular sport in winter. |
| B．It only has 3 medals to compete for. |
| C．It is a new sport at the Winter Games. |
| D．It only has 2 events at the Winter Games. |
| A．In 1882. | B．In 1885. |
| C．In 1892. | D．In 1928. |
| A．Its material steel was rare. |
| B．Only men could take part in it. |
| C．There was only one run for it. |
| D．It was not on the Olympic program. |
| A．The number of medals. |
| B．The composition of medals. |
| C．The performance of the athletes. |
| D．The times of hosting the Olympics. |
【推荐2】FIVE UNUSUAL SPORTS
What sports are you into? Football? Tennis? Swimming? If you’re looking for a change, you might like to try one of these.
Octopush
Octopush (or underwater hockey as it’s also known) is a form of hockey that’s played in a swimming pool. Participants wear a mask and snorkel and try to move a puck (水球) across the bottom of a pool. The sport has become popular in countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. An ability to hold your breath for long periods of time is a definite plus.
Zoobombing
Zoobombing involves riding a children’s bike down a steep hill. The sport originated in the US city of Portland in Oregon in 2002. Participants carry their bikes on the MAX Light Rail and go to the Washington Park station next to Oregon Zoo (which is why it’s called “zoobombing”). From there, they take a lift to the surface, and then ride the mini-bikes down the hills in the area.
Office Chair Racing
Office Chair Racing consists of racing down a hill in office chairs that can reach speeds of up to 30kph. Strict rules are in place for competitors: they’re allowed to fit in-line skate wheels and handles to their chairs, but no motors. “We check each chair carefully in advance,” one of the organisers explained. The participants race in pairs wearing protective padding as they launch themselves from a ramp. Prizes are given to the fastest competitors and also for the best-designed chairs.
Fit 4 Drums
Fit 4 Drums is a new form of cardio-rhythmic exercise. Led by an instructor, the class involves beating a specially-designed drum with two sticks while dancing at the same time. It’s the first group fitness activity where you get to play a drum while getting an intense workout. A sense of rhythm is a definite advantage!
Horse Boarding
Horse Boarding involves being towed behind a horse at 35mph on an off-road skateboard. Professional stuntman Daniel Fowler Prime invented the sport after he strung a rope between his off-road “mountain board” and a horse. Participants stand on a board while holding onto a rope, attempting to maintain their balance as the horse gallops ahead. “The horse rider and the horse have to work together because if they don’t, the horse goes flying,” Daniel explained.
So, which sport would you like to try?
1. What do you need to do if you want to play Octopush?| A．To swim on the surface of the water. |
| B．To eat enough food before you play Octopush. |
| C．To play it by the side of the shore. |
| D．To wear a mask and underwater breathing tube |
| A．Zoobombing | B．Office Chair Racing |
| C．Fit 4 Drums | D．Horse Boarding |
| A．One doesn’t have to play well, it’s enough to play better than your opponent. |
| B．Never let your feet run faster than your shoes. |
| C．The bigger they come, the harder they fall. |
| D．Every chess master was once a beginner. |
【推荐3】You always found me on a basketball court or with a ball in my hand. It taught me many things about life. It also taught me that success requires hard work.
I played the sport up until one day my plans were cut short. I had my knee broken, unfortunately, terminating my career as a player. Giving up basketball was one of the hardest things I’ve done in my life.
I did not want to lose that part of my life forever. I decided to realize my dream of basketball from a different angle; I signed up to coach a seventh grade basketball team. I’m not going to lie, at first I was a bit apprehensive. After all, I was only a senior girl in high school coaching a seventh grade basketball team.
My basketball team consisted of seven seventh grade girls and we practiced twice a week for one hour. It was not a lot of time, which often made it difficult to make progress in skill development. However, my skills were able to develop, but not in basketball. As a coach, I am supposed to be the one teaching them. But the girls that I coached did not realize that while they were learning, so was I. My players taught me many things like patience and confidence, and above all, a better understanding of myself as a person. They taught me how to be a good role model, and how to hold myself accountable for my choices. They taught me how to heighten my love for the game, and heighten my love for seven girls I didn’t know I could grow so close to. Thank you for helping me grow as an individual and as a coach.
1. What broke the author’s dream of being a basketball player?| A．Shortage of time. | B．A serious injury. | C．Lack of hard work. | D．A terrible illness. |
| A．Concerned. | B．Consistent. | C．Considerate. | D．Communicative. |
| A．Making choices. | B．Basketball skills. | C．Confidence building. | D．Self recognition. |
| A．She has parted with the girls. | B．She will go for further education. |
| C．She has stepped out of her shadow. | D．She makes a living by training the girls. |
