A father in Brisbane, Australia, has beaten the world record for the most push-ups in one hour.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, 33-year-old Lucas Helmke, an accountant (会计) by trade, did 3, 206 push-ups at Brisbane’s Iron Underground gym. After the November submission (提交) , Helmke’s record just officially passed. He beat the record of 3, 182 push-ups set last April by fellow Australian Daniel Scali.
In order to show his son that “nothing is impossible,” Helmke, who trained for two to three years for this moment, said he wanted to beat the old record to “provide encouragement” for his 1-year-old.
His goal in this successful record attempt (尝试) was to break the exercise down to 30-second sets, doing 26 push-ups in each. Guinness said that 34 of Helmke’s push-ups were discounted because of improper form. To count, each push-up had to be completed without bending (弯曲) the knees.
Breaking the push-ups world record is a hot ticket. The record for the most push-ups in one hour has been broken repeatedly over the past 10 years. Before Helmke and Scali, another Australian man named Jarrad Young held the title, breaking his own record three years in a row: from 2, 806 push-ups in 2018 to 3, 054 in 2021. CNN reported that a 60-year-old Florida man, Rob Stirling, did 3, 264 push-ups last month, but it has not yet been officially recognized by Guinness.
Helmke told Guinness that his achievement is just the beginning. “This will be the first record I wish to set of a number of other push-up records,” he said. “Then onto other physical records.” According to the Brisbane Times, the dad chose Nov. 11 for his record attempt. “I wanted to break the record on my son’s first birthday,” he said.
1. What did Helmke do after years of training?| A．He set a new world record. | B．He ran the largest gym in Brisbane. |
| C．He started a new life as a senior accountant. | D．He became his son’s push-up instructor. |
| A．To improve his life. | B．To set an example to his son. |
| C．To encourage people to take exercise. | D．To realize his childhood dream. |
| A．A difficult task. | B．A long way. | C．A popular challenge. | D．A new business. |
| A．Celebrate his son’s birthday. | B．Have a meeting with Rob Stirling. |
| C．Get a physical check-up. | D．Beat other world records. |
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【推荐1】World’s loneliest marathon
Many of us know about Russia’s Lake Baikal from our textbooks, or by listening to Chinese singer Li Jian’s hit song, Lake Baikal. But over the past decade, the world’s deepest freshwater lake has been in the spotlight for an extreme sport.
Each March since 2005, about 150 people from around the world sign up for the Baikal Ice Marathon. They come to explore the lake’s breathtaking beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions.
The 26-mile (41.84-kilometers) journey starts on the lake’s eastern shore. In March, the ice is a meter thick and iron-hard. Runners cross this frozen surface, finishing on the western side of the lake.
Known as the “blue eye of Siberia”, Lake Baikal has exceptionally clear waters. This means its ice is almost perfectly transparent. “Seen from above, a runner on the ice looks as if he or she is jogging through space,” The New York Times noted.
The landscape might be beautiful, but it’s also harsh. Strong winds blast across the lake and frostbite can occur within half an hour. Runners say the cold climate is what draws them. They want to test their limits.
“When you are in such an environment, you don’t have cars around you, you don’t have the noise around. I think these extreme races allow you to be alone with nature,” Alicja Barahona, a 64-year-old runner from the US, told ABC News.
The location offers some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon. The finish line is visible from the start, but the endless white offers no progress markers. The race also ends with little fanfare (喧闹). Tourists crowding the ice are mostly addicted to snapping selfies (自拍) and just ignore the runners.
For some runners, the absence of spectators (观众) makes the race more challenging, because it’s lonely. They must fight with themselves. “You are alone on Baikal. It is your race. You are alone with yourself. All you need to do is to defeat yourself,” Veronique Messina, a French runner, told the Telegraph.
1. What can we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon from the article?| A．It takes runners from the northern end to the southern end of the lake. |
| B．It involves extreme weather and beautiful scenery. |
| C．It attracts more and more participants each year. |
| D．It is about 26 kilometers in length. |
| A．interesting | B．mysterious |
| C．severe | D．safe |
| A．Only men are allowed to run in this race. |
| B．The runners can see the finish line from the start. |
| C．The runners are often distracted by tourists. |
| D．There are many progress markers on the ice. |
| A．Loneliness. | B．The long distance. |
| C．The cold climate. | D．Noisy surroundings. |
【推荐2】Chinese athlete Zhang Weili gave the world something to remember at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 292 in Boston. She kept her strawweight (草量级) champion title with an outstanding performance over Brazil’s Amanda Lemos, setting many striking records in the process.
Zhang, the women’s pound-for-pound number one fighter in the world, arrived on the east coast of America as the favorite against the dangerous Brazilian striker, Lemos.
The superior advantage for Zhang began in the opening round. She landed an early strong low kick to put Lemos down. But just as Lemos appeared close to being stopped, she surprised Zhang with a D’Arce choke (达斯绞). When everyone thought it could be the end for Zhang, the champion’s strength carried her through, taking her out of the choke and into position to deliver a quick beating on the ground.
At the end of the battle, Lemos even got a second chance in the fourth round. But in the end, it was business as usual for Zhang, who nearly ended the fight with a knockdown in the final round, finishing as the winner with a scorecard of 50-43, 50-44, and 49-45.
During the exciting match, Zhang set many new records in women’s Mixed Martial Arts(MMA). She finished with 296 strikes, breaking the previous record of 249 held by Valentina Shevchenko. And with Lemos only connecting 29 times, Zhang also set the record for the largest striking differential in women’s MMA by 267 strikes.
In a post-fight interview, Zhang spoke through a translator to thank the Boston crowd for their energy. “My name is ZhangWeili,” then she said in English, cupping her hand to her ear to raise cheers from the crowd. “I’m from China. Do you remember me?”
1. What made Zhang Weili spotlighted by the world?| A．She donated all she had to UFC292. |
| B．She won world champion titles in a row. |
| C．She set many extraordinary records in UFC292. |
| D．She represented China to participate in the game. |
| A．She called for a time out. | B．The referee stopped Lemos. |
| C．She used a special technique. | D．She used her strength to get out. |
| A．By listing statistics. | B．By explaining reasons. |
| C．By giving examples. | D．By making comparisons. |
| A．Easy-going. | B．Strong-willed. | C．Hard-working. | D．Warm-hearted. |
【推荐3】Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢).
“Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body is held up, everything is held up and I’ve made it to 104.”
She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.
All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4, 385 kilometers. During that time she has had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing...This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.”
1. Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons?| A．She wanted to set a new record. |
| B．She intended to challenge herself. |
| C．She was driven by her interest. |
| D．She was inspired by people like her. |
| A．She didn’t get professional training. |
| B．She found it hard to keep her balance. |
| C．She suffered discomfort in her left leg. |
| D．She couldn’t use regular running blades. |
| A．Rome wasn’t built in a day. |
| B．Time works wonders. |
| C．A good beginning is half the battle. |
| D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
| A．Annoyed. | B．Concerned |
| C．Admiring. | D．Humorous. |
【推荐1】For many Chinese consumers, a satisfying breakfast is one that includes either hot porridge(粥) or steamed buns(馒头). Cold sandwiches, which are usually popular with Westerners, are probably one of the last options on their minds. But that is not to say that consumers, especially those in an international city like Shanghai, would avoid everything considered Western for breakfast. For instance, coffee, which has steadily grown in popularity in the country, is one drink that many cannot do without today.
To satisfy this growing demand for breakfast sets that combine elements from the East and the West, food companies have been rolling out a host of new offerings to attract the customer. One example is Shanghai Qiao Coffee, which was launched by local time-honored food company Qiaojiashan at the end of 2019. Apart from its traditional dim sum, the store also sells various types of coffee.
According to Shen Yan, deputy manager of Shanghai Qiaojiashan Food Development Cold, the most popular breakfast set at the moment is the steamed vegetable bun paired with black coffee. “The calories that one gets from a meal featuring Chinese dim sum and coffee are less than those of a Western breakfast. Since a steamed bun has nearly 200 calories and a cup of black coffee barely has any calories, this combination can be considered healthy and delicious," said Shen.
Even the smaller shoppers in the food scene are jumping on the East-West breakfast trend. Western food establishments, too, have been rolling out Chinese breakfast options. "Consumers and even cultural heritage will also benefit from the increased competition. If not for the current trend which has revived interest in certain traditional dim sum, these foods could soon be lost to history," Shen said.
1. What can we learn about breakfast in Shanghai in paragraph 1?| A．People favour porridge and steamed buns. | B．Coffee is a necessity for many people. |
| C．People avoid western food for breakfast. | D．Cold sandwiches are a popular choice. |
| A．It is newly launched. | B．It is tasty and healthy. |
| C．It has Chinese characteristics. | D．It contains more nutrients. |
| A．Western food companies don't care about East-West breakfast. |
| B．Only big companies have the capacity to seize the market share. |
| C．The combination trend helps keep some traditional foods alive. |
| D．The competition for breakfast sets is of no benefit to consumers. |
| A．Western breakfast is well received by Shanghai people. |
| B．Chinese consumers show more interest in western food. |
| C．Shanghai Qiao Coffee has won great success for its breakfast sets. |
| D．The Chinese-Western breakfast set is warmly welcomed in Shanghai. |
【推荐2】First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. First aid may save a life or improve certain important signs including pulse, temperature, an unobstructed (未堵塞的) airway and breathing. In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim’s condition from worsening and provide relief from pain.
First aid must be done as quickly as possible. In the case of the badly injured, a few minutes can make the difference between complete recovery and loss of life.
First-aid measures depend upon a victim's needs and the provider's level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. Improperly moving a person with a neck injury, for example, can lead to lifelong disability.
Despite the variety of possible injuries, several suggestions should be followed if first aid applies to all emergencies. The first step is to call for professional medical help. The victim, if sensible, should be reassured that medical aid has been requested, and asked for permission to provide any first aid. Next, assess the scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, any care that may have already been given, and pre-existing conditions such as high blood pressure and heart trouble. The victim’s medical card should be checked that describes special medical conditions. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.
First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether life-threatening conditions exist. One method to assess a victim’s condition is known as the ABC, which stands for:
A-Airway: Is it open and unobstructed?
B-Breathing: Is the person breathing? Look, listen, and feel for breathing.
C-Circulation (循环): Is there a pulse (脉搏)? Is the person bleeding badly? Check skin color and temperature for additional indications of circulation problems.
1. It is very important in first aid to_______.| A．know what to do and what not to do according to the condition of the victim |
| B．spend a few minutes making the difference between recovery and death |
| C．move the injured person from the scene of accident immediately |
| D．make it clear what illness the victim has had |
| A．Checking whether the victim is breathing. |
| B．Checking whether the victim is bleeding. |
| C．Waiting for medical treatment before giving first aid. |
| D．Telephoning a hospital at once. |
| A．injures | B．instruments |
| C．treatments | D．signs |
| A．the history and skills of first aid |
| B．basic knowledge about how to give first aid |
| C．some knowledge to help anyone who may be injured in an accident |
| D．that first aid is dangerous to those who do not know how to do it |
【推荐3】First lady Melania Trump posted a shameless selfie (自拍照) on Twitter this morning, sharing a picture of herself using a Santa hat filter (圣诞帽滤光器) and shining reindeer (驯鹿) with the words “#MerryChristmas.”
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 25, 2017
The first family is spending the holiday at their Florida home in Mar-a-Lago, referred to as the “Winter White House.” Last night, the president and his wife attended a Christmas Eve service at the Palm Beach church where they were married and were greeted by applause.
Guests at Mar-a-Lago had a lot of food choices for their Christmas Eve dinner, including turkey, beef tenderloin, cornbread, creamy kale, popovers, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, various local vegetable dishes and a seafood display including local fish and shellfish (甲壳类) as well as a variety of desserts.
On Christmas Eve, the first lady wrote that she was “looking forward to helping kids track Santa today with @NoradSanta! Wishing everyone a very Merry #Christmas Eve!”
Looking forward to helping kids track Santa today with @NoradSanta! Wishing everyone a very
Merry #Christmas Eve!
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 24, 2017
She also shared a picture that showed her making Christmas calls with the president, writing that they “had fun” participating in the annual tradition.
As did her husband, who shared three photos on his Instagram (图片软件) account in the library of the so-called Winter White House.
The first lady wasn’t the only member of the Trump family sharing photos from their Christmas celebrations. Donald Trump Jr. posted a picture on his public Instagram account showing two of his children, daughter Kai and son Spencer, “having a great Christmas Eve dinner with grandpa” at Mar-a-Lago.
Merry Christmas everyone. Kai and Spencer are having a great Christmas Eve dinner with grandpa…
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) December 25, 2017
1. Which can be used to express the author to show no respect to Melania Trump?| A．Shameless. | B．Merry. | C．Annual. | D．Public. |
| A．In Mar-a-Lago. | B．At their Florida home. |
| C．At the Palm Beach church. | D．In Winter White House. |
| A．10. | B．11. | C．12. | D．9. |
| A．Sharing their ideas. | B．Surfing on the Internet. |
| C．Spending winter at Mar-a-Lago. | D．Showing themselves off on the Internet. |
