There are many weird sports that are present around the world. From each region of the world, along with the very popular common sports, there are also those really popular but very weird kinds of sports.
The Ultimate Test Between Man and Horses
This is indeed a very strange kind of sport that tests your stamina (耐力). You will learn how to be agile (灵活的) while competing against a horse. This game originated in the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells. This sport really has to do with strength. You will require great agility and strength in order to take part in this. Marathon human contestants are put to compete against those mounted people. This is how the marathon testing takes place.
Love Locked Races
This is a sports event that was first introduced in Finland. This is all about a male competitor racing with a female in a certain way. There would be many obstructions and blocks on the way which would definitely bring you challenges. The person to win would have to finish the race without losing his female partner in the course of overcoming the obstacles even for once. This race takes place really fast and the obstacles are set that way.
The Toe Sport
This is yet another weird sport that welcomes you to use your toes. This is quite the same kind of sport that you used to play as a child which involved toe wrestling. This has now been turned into a major sport that even has a World Toe Wrestling Competition. It first originated in a pub of Derbyshire.
The locals took this sport with great enjoyment and then made this so popular that it soon had its own championship. The individuals who participate have only got to use their feet and then this is tougher than it may sound.
The Mud Pit Belly Flop
This is a kind of game where even the spectators (观众) get splashed with mud but in fact that is quite the fun. The very annual Summer Redneck Games in East Dublin bring about this game and bring about some of the greatest hubcap-discus throws with it. This is also a great sport to show the strength and dexterity of your feet.
1. Which sport requires couples to participate?| A．The Ultimate Test Between Man and Horses. | B．Love Locked Races. |
| C．The Toe Sport. | D．The Mud Pit Belly Flop. |
| A．It first originated in a pub of Derbyshire. |
| B．The locals took this sport with great enjoyment. |
| C．It has a World Toe Wrestling Competition. |
| D．Even kids are fond of the sport. |
| A．People with agility and strength. | B．People with companions. |
| C．Marathon runners. | D．Horse riders. |
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Sui and Han, born in 1995 and 1992 respectively, had won almost every youth competition they took part in when they were young, yet constant injuries and accidents created a massive barrier to overcome when it came to reaching the Olympic podium(领奖台).
In 2014, an ankle injury caused Sui constant pain, forcing the pair lose their qualification for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. That should have been their first opportunity for Olympic gold. “It was a huge regret for us after preparing so much,” recalled Sui.
In 20l6, Sui finally underwent foot ligament(韧带) surgery, after which she went through a long recovery period. The doubt about whether she would ever skate again almost left her in despair. For Han, the training arena and the hospital were the only two places that Han would go.
After four years of waiting, the pair had the chance to compete at Pyeongchang 2018. Their performance there won them a silver medal.
Another four years later in Beijing, the then two-time world champions finished their entire routine with a total of 155.47 points, surpassing Team China’s top competitor, ROC’S Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov, who won silver.
Talking about her future career direction, Sui said she is applying to be a choreography major, as she believes figure skating is a combination of this art form and skating techniques. “I have too many creative ideas for figure skating. It requires continuous learning and of course an endless passion for skating as well as perseveration, which is the key to success.”
1. What does the first paragraph focus on?| A．Good performance of the two skaters. | B．Sui and Han’s Olympic championship. |
| C．Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. | D．China’s two golds in great sports events. |
| A．Their 15-year cooperation was filled with ups and downs. |
| B．Physical problems had bothered the pair for 4 years. |
| C．Han had to stop practising when Sui was in hospital. |
| D．The 2014 Olympics laid the foundation for their final success. |
| A．Practice makes perfect. | B．No way is impossible to courage. |
| C．Adversity makes a man wise, not rich. | D．The path to glory is always rugged. |
| A．The pair have participated in four Olympic Games. |
| B．Sui may retire after winning this Olympic championship. |
| C．Ranking second in 2018 made the pair completely disappointed. |
| D．The two gold medals at the Olympic Games are eight years apart. |
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| A．The competitors show great interest in IBM. |
| B．Then they figured out the requirements of each. |
| C．And that’s probably the simplest of all of them. |
| D．This competition is an opportunity to be recognized by famous universities from the world. |
| E．Three-person teams from each school had five hours to solve eleven real world problems. |
| F．The official name of the Battle of the Brains is the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest. |
| G．They are also guaranteed an offer of employment with IBM. |
【推荐3】Do you like running enough to make it a habit? Tierney Wolfgram does; she has made running a lifelong career and isn't stopping.
In February, the 16-year-old from a high school, US, competed at the 2020 US Olympic Trials. She finished the marathon(42.195 km)with a time of 2:42:47 as the youngest competitor in the race and ranked 76th out of 390 runners. However, the cross-country(越野的)season was postponed to winter because of the COVID-19. So she jumped at the opportunity to train for another race-the Parkway Marathon in California. In November, Wolfgram broke the Women's American Junior marathon record with her time of 2:31:49. The old record was 2:34:32, which had stood since 1984.
“I'm completely stunned, ”said Wolfgram's coach. “I knew she was going to break it, but she really showed out！”
During the run, Wolfgram once hit a wall pretty hard, but she overcame it to finish. “I guess I can say I gave it my all, ”she told Runner's World. “When I finished, all I was thinking was I felt super happy,” Wolfgram said This was only her third marathon. In 2018, when Wolfgram was 15 years old, she ran her first marathon just because she wanted to see if she had the ability to do it. “I believed that I would get faster as the distances got longer. . . I'm still glad that I did it. ”
When preparing for that first marathon, she ran up to 120 miles per week. Although her parents didn't have any background in running, they helped Wolfgram train. At first, her dad would take her out in the morning and run about 13 miles. The distance would gradually increase each day. On top of her runs in the morning, she would do cross-country practice after school.
Now Wolfgram will consider attending the Olympics Games in 2024 after it's scheduled.
1. What can we learn about Wolfgram from Paragraph 2?| A．She was the champion at the 2020 US Olympic Trials. |
| B．She put off the cross-country season for the COVID-19. |
| C．She broke an Olympic marathon record in November. |
| D．She prepared for the Parkway Marathon in California. |
| A．Doubtful | B．Worried. | C．Shocked. | D．Interested |
| A．Her parents' encouragement. | B．Her desire to prove she could do it. |
| C．Her coach's support and help. | D．Her hope to break the national record |
| A．Sports. | B．Lifestyle | C．Culture. | D．Opinion |
【推荐1】An Introduction to Three Short Films
Ink of the Mongolian
Director: Rabelo Santos Luiz Aline (Brazil)
Producers: Wang Jing, Zhang Xu
The film captures the director’s meeting with Mr. Bao Jinshan, the Mongolian calligrapher from Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, describing his great talent with the writing brush, the paper, the inkstick, and the inkslab, the four treasures of calligraphy. A worker, an apprentice, a teacher and a preserver of the ancient Mongolian language, Mr. Bao has dedicated the work of a lifetime to this great form of art and communication, calligraphy.
Big Scissors, Small Scissors
Director: Sarah Choi (ROK)
Producers: Qin Yue, Wu Jie
Zhao Meiling is a renowned artist in Ordos, China, who is passionate about preserving the rich 5,000-year tradition of Chinese papercutting art. She learned the craft from her grandmother, and now, she is eager to pass on her techniques to her granddaughter, Jing Han. Big Scissors, Small Scissors is a heart-warming short documentary about the love between a grandmother and her granddaughter, and their mutual love for papercutting.
The Southern Wind
Director: Gilson Junior
Producer: Yang Xilin
In this 10-minute film, we present the Shiwan pottery (陶器) culture over thousands of years through the daily life of an experienced artist, Li Xingbao, shooting how he made a pottery bottle. From the lines of “The Stone Bay Pottery, the First in the World” in the Record of Ming Dynasty Poetry Summary, we seem to feel the Shiwan pottery scene, but with the passing of time, the glory of those days has been replaced by the machine. Through this shooting of the ancient stove, I hope you can not only see the craftsmanship of the experienced craftsmen, but also look back at the representative cultural crystallization (精华) of the ancient ancestors carved in the pottery.
Scan the QR code to view the films on QQ or Youtube.
1. Who directs the film of Ink of the Mongolian?| A．Sarah Choi. | B．Gilson Junior. | C．Yang Xilin. | D．Rabelo Santos Luiz Aline. |
| A．Shiwan pottery is the best in the world. |
| B．Shiwan pottery was created in Ming Dynasty. |
| C．The craftsmanship of Shiwan pottery has been lost. |
| D．The culture of Shiwan pottery is typical of Chinese ancient culture. |
| A．They learned from their elder generation. |
| B．They’re masters of traditional Chinese culture. |
| C．They’re attempting to preserve the endangered cultures. |
| D．They’re devoted to training talents for traditional Chinese culture. |
Take a hike through some of New Zealand’s most beautiful and different landscapes on the walking package. Base yourself in Fiordland for a fully guided 3-day Great Walk experience on the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Tracks. These walks pass through unique scenery, from native forests and rivers to mountains and beautiful valleys.
Price
Adult (16 + yrs) : $ 900.00
Child (6 -15 yrs) : $ 850.00
Infant (0-5 yrs) : $ 50.00
What to Bring
We advise that guests bring comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing including hats and gloves, sunscreen and sun hats, cameras, water bottles and personal medication if they are required. Walking poles are optional(可选择的). For the Milford Track day we advise you to have spare clothing and shoes in case you get wet on the walk.
We Provide
Routeburn Track: A professional hiking guide, all transport from Te Anau, hot drinks and lunch.
Milford Track: A professional hiking guide, water taxies from Deep Water Basin to Sandfly Point, Milford Track and return, and hot drinks. Plus 1 hour 25 minutes Milford Sound Scenic Cruise with Real Journeys and lunch.
Kepler Track: A professional hiking guide, all transport from Te Anau including accommodations pick-up and drop-off, a helicopter flight to the peak of Mt Luxmore, hot drinks and lunch.
More Information
At least there are 2 people for the guided walks to go ahead. If you are a single person, please contact us for availability. Walking time each day is around 4-5 hours. Basic fitness is required. Meals (except lunch) are guests’ own arrangements.
1. If the Smiths and their 7 -year-old twin girls go on the trip, how much should they pay?| A．$ 1,900. | B．$ 2,600. | C．$ 2,650. | D．$ 3,500. |
| A．Native forests. | B．A guided hike. | C．Air travel. | D．Free lunch. |
| A．Walking shoes. | B．Basic fitness. | C．Hot drinks. | D．Walking poles. |
【推荐3】Etiquette For Teens Aged 13-18
Provide your teen with that “edge” that will help them succeed in life and make for successful adulthood!
In today’s fast-paced digital world teens are no longer having face-to-face interactions with others. When presented with an unfamiliar social situation, they may feel uncomfortable, and therefore they may choose to avoid socializing.
Our two-day workshop will give them a solid foundation of etiquette and manners as well as help prepare your teen for the many new social and business situations they will face as young adults. It will provide them with the self-confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation that are essential as they move into the next phase of their lives. The following topics will be covered in the two-day workshop.
Day One
Proper Introductions—Handshakes & Eye Contact—Body Language—The Art Of Small Talk—How To Speak In The Right Tone With Clarity—Leadership—Qualities—How To Make A Positive First Impression
Be The Perfect Guest—Invitations & Thank-You Notes—Social Networking—Dating
Etiquette—Common Courtesies In Public Places
Day Two
Table Skills & Dining Manners—The Informal/Formal Place Setting—American/Continental Dining—Proper Use Of Dining Utensils－Eating Various Foods—Seating A Lady At The Table—Tipping Guidelines
Interviewing Tips For College & Job Interviews—Dressing The Part—Be A Good Listener—Interview Follow-Up Calls & Thank-You Notes—Grooming Skin Care—The Graduation Celebration
Fee: $285.00, including snacks, the certificate, and workbooks
Date: Jan. 5&6
Time: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Registration closes at: 11:59 p.m. Dec. 29
Invite a friend to apply for the workshop and you can receive a $10.00 credit toward your course fee. If you are interested in joining the two-day workshop, fill out our application form online.
1. What’s the two-day workshop mainly intended to do?| A．Help teens know themselves. | B．Provide teens with survival skills. |
| C．Motivate teens to study efficiently. | D．Assist teens in learning social skills. |
| A．How to behave at table. | B．How to chat with someone. |
| C．How to tip others properly. | D．How to prepare for an interview. |
| A．$ 295.00. | B．$ 285.00. | C．$275.00. | D．$265.00. |
