Camp NouCamp Nou is a football stadium in Barcelona, Spain. It is the largest stadium in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Many international matches are played there. There is a museum in the stadium-the FC Barcelona Museum. It is considered the best football museum in the world There are multi-media displays(多媒体展示) about the Barcelona Club and its history as well as a fantastic view of the stadium. Camp Nou is also a place where you can enjoy major concerts and other non-football events.
Beijing National StadiumBeijing National Stadium, also called the Bird’s Nest, is located in China.It was designed for use during the 2008 Summer olympics and Paralympics. It is the world's largest steel structure(钢结构). The stadium has recently been transformed(改造) so that it can be used for winter sports.
Maracana StadiumMaracana Stadium is an open-air stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was opened in 1950 for the FIFA World Cup. Since then, it has mainly been used for football matches between the major football clubs in Riode Janeiro. It is the largest stadium in South America.
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium is located in Wembley Park in London, England. The England national football team play most of their home matches there. The stadium is also used for other sporting events. It is the second largest stadium in Europe (after Camp Nou) and one of the largest and the tallest in the world, with every seat under a roof. It was very expensive to build.
1. What is the theme of the museum in Camp Nou?| A．Film. | B．Music. |
| C．History. | D．Football. |
| A．Camp Nou. | B．Beijing National Stadium |
| C．Maracana Stadium. | D．Wembley Stadium. |
| A．The Olympics. | B．Major concerts. |
| C．Multi-media displays. | D．The FIFA World Cup. |
| A．in South America |
| B．the largest stadium in Europe |
| C．used for different sporting events |
| D．the largest steel structure in the world |
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【推荐1】A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P. E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and hit a softball. I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was "not athletic".
The idea that I was "not athletic" stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: "GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!"
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt severely. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. Actually, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a "marathon winner".
1. After the author’s ankle was injured, what was he determined to do?| A．quit | B．go ahead |
| C．have a rest | D．keep calm and walk |
| A．treasure his precious old days | B．prove his inability in sports then |
| C．defend himself from prejudice | D．convey his gratitude to the teacher |
| A．He succeeded for a strong will. | B．He quit running halfway. |
| C．He was awarded the first prize. | D．He walked to the end. |
| A．He passed a sign: "GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!" |
| B．He became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt severely |
| C．He was starving! |
| D．He was encouraged by his wife. |
| A．One is never too old to learn. |
| B．Failure is the mother of success. |
| C．Family support is the fountain of success. |
| D．Success can be acquired with a great effort of will. |
【推荐2】When Lew Alcindor was 13, and obviously still growing, a group of schools began offering him scholarships. The Alcindor decided to send their only child to Power Memorial Academy, a small school on Manhattan’s West Side.
At Power, Alcindor came under the control of Coach Jack Donohue, a strict young man who already gained his fames as one of the best coaches in the city. Donohue brought Alcindor along slowly. As a first-year student, the boy was not able to do much but wave his long skinny arms and shoot a basket now and then. But by the second year, when he was 15 years old and nearly 7 feet tall, Alcindor was quick and skilful enough to make the high school All-American team and to lead Power to an undefeated season.
From then on he simply got better. Some rival coaches (对方教练) used to take their teams quickly away from the floor before Power warmed up so that their players would not see him any sooner than they had to. Wearing size 16D shoes and sucking a chewing gum, Alcindor would loosen up by starting his leaping lay-ups (擦板球). Then he would casually shoot the ball with either hand, to the delight of the fans.
When reporters and photographers began to follow Alcindor closely, Donohue protected his boy firmly. He simply ordered Lew to talk to no member of the press, and this suited Lew fine. He was not comfortable talking to grown-ups, perhaps because he towered over them. Discouraged photographers began following him in secret as though he were an easily-frightened giraffe. Once after ducking into a subway to escape, Alcindor told a friend that it was all becoming like policemen and robbers. “People want you not for yourself,” Donohue warned him, “But because you’re a basketball player. Don’t forget that.”
1. Many schools offered Alcindor scholarships because ______.| A．he was young | B．he was hardworking |
| C．he was tall for his age | D．he was skillful at playing basketball |
| A．Serious, popular and slow | B．Tall, skillful and successful |
| C．Kind, powerful and undefeated | D．Well-known, strict and experienced |
| A．Their teams refused to play against Power | B．Their teams feared to see Alcindor |
| C．Their teams would lose courage | D．Their teams would lose interest |
| A．How Donohue protect Alcindor from the press | B．How Alcindor disliked meeting reporter |
| C．Why the press followed Alcindor closely | D．Why the public wanted Alcindor badly |
【推荐3】Generation Z athletes have emerged in 2021 as global well-being leaders and advocates, challenging outdated ideas about what it takes to be an athlete. Many of these young sportspeople have gone beyond their sport. Through social media, they have opened up conversations about performance, mental health and the impact of the media.
Performing at the highest level can put huge amounts of pressure on young athletes. Simone Biles decided to put her mental health first at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics when she withdrew from an event.
The emergence of the athlete’s authentic voice during their career is new and growing. Social media has expanded and accelerated a properly authentic voice that is also more personal and openly political. These generation Z players, born into or at the top of the social media boom, can connect directly with their millions of followers on social media to share personal insights.
It is unusual for active athletes to be so transparent about their health — particularly, their mental health. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Biles made a rare exception. She used social media to explain an attack of the “twisties” and the impact on her performance and mental health. This disrupted the narrative of victory at all costs.
By taking control of their own stories, these athletes have broken the idea that top sports stars — with their extreme athleticism, dedication and seeming invincibility — are somehow superhuman. Elite athletes carry enormous burdens of responsibility and winning doesn’t come before everything else. As Simone Biles made clear: “We are not just entertainment. We are human.”
1. What can we know from Paragraph 1?| A．Generation Z athletes have become global leaders. |
| B．Some athletes don’t know what it takes to be an athlete. |
| C．Plenty of young athletes have lost their interest in sports. |
| D．Many young athletes air their views via social media. |
| A．Mental stress. | B．Poor performance. | C．Mental disease. | D．Young athletes. |
| A．Neutral. | B．Favorable. | C．Critical. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．All that glitters is gold. | B．Athletes should be supermen. |
| C．Victory isn’t everything for an athlete. | D．Sports should be viewed as entertainment. |
【推荐1】The huge high rises, loud noises, and masses of people make up a symbolic United States destination and the city millions of people call home. Winding your way through the streets of New York City is an overwhelming and humbling (令人谦卑的) experience.
Walking down these busy streets you are sure to see several different coffee shops where writers with dreams are typing away or perhaps old friends catch up as they drink. Next, there are the classic pizzerias where many love to go to get a slice of New York style pizza. Another city classic are the popular delis, a favorite quick and easy lunch hot spot.
A valued aspect (方面) of the city streets is the artistic attraction they hold. Brushes of color brighten up the modern buildings. The buildings become an artist’s studio where creativity comes to life, beautifying the city and showing social and political expressions.
There is nothing more American than a street in New York City.
| A．The beautiful variety brings life into the city. |
| B．The energy they give off will be sure to inspire you. |
| C．These streets are known for their variety of great food. |
| D．An additional form of art that fills these streets is music. |
| E．The many aspects of the urban culture are there on the street. |
| F．A huge benefit of the city life is the diverse transportation choices. |
| G．You become one tiny fish in the deep depths of the ocean once entering. |
【推荐2】Islands in the world are famous for different things. But Hawaii is special for its variety of features. Beautiful sandy beaches, active volcanoes (火山），a great canyon (溪谷) and special history and culture add up to create its famously romantic atmosphere.
Formed by volcanoes at the bottom of the sea, the Hawaii islands are like a necklace in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 6,000 kilometers off the west coast of Mexico. There are eight main islands in the group, including Hawaii (or Big Island), Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau.
The youngest and biggest island, also called Hawaii was formed 430,000 years ago and is still growing. Kauai, the oldest was formed 5.1 million years ago. For tourists, the sight of the lava (溶岩) that still flows from some of the volcanoes down to the sea, is a major attraction.
Hawaii is the newest and smallest state in the US. In 1900, the islands joined the US. In modern history, it will always be remembered for the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese air force in 1941.
About 1,000 years ago, the islands were settled by Polynesians (波利尼西亚人), Captain James Cook led the first group of Westerners there in 1778.
Native Hawaiians have a special culture and language. Although nowadays English is the official language of Hawaii, folk music and dancing are still widely practiced. The traditional dance of the islands is the hula, a Hawaiian word that means dance.
Hawaii's reputation for romance was spread when Hollywood started to use its typical music in movies in the 1960's.
Today, Hawaii is famous for its mix of cultures. Chinese, Japanese and Filipinos all live there.Chinese arrived in the islands as early as the late 18th century. Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the famous Chinese revolutionary, grew up there.
Everyone in Hawaii is a member of an ethnic minority (少数民方矣) and generally they exist in a pleasant harmony (和谐）of races and cultures.
1. Which of the following about Hawaii is NOT true?| A．There are eight main islands in the group Hawaii islands. |
| B．Hawaii islands are like a necklace in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. |
| C．Hawaii islands are formed by volcanoes on earth. |
| D．Hawaii is the smallest and youngest state in the US. |
| A．The Hawaii islands are all formed 5.1 million years ago |
| B．Hawaii islands were settled by Japanese in 1941 |
| C．Hawaii is an area with one nation |
| D．Hawaii is a famous tourist destination |
| A．Features of Hawaii islands. |
| B．History and culture of Hawaii. |
| C．Hawaii—a perfect destination. |
| D．My experience in Hawaii. |
【推荐3】Trist an da Cunha, a 38-square-mile island, is the farthest inhabited island in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. It is 1,510 miles southwest of its nearest neighbor, St. Helena, and 1,950 miles west of Africa. Discovered by the Portuguese admiral（葡萄牙海军上将）of the same name in 1506 and settled in 1810, the island belongs to Great Britain and has a population of a few hundred.
Coming in a close second-and often wrongly mentioned as the most distant island-is Easter Island which lies 1,260 miles east of its nearest neighbor-Pitcairn Island, and 2,300 miles west of South America. The mountainous 64-square-nile island was settled around the 5th century, supposedly, by people who were lost at sea. They had no connection with the outside world for more than a thousand years, giving them plenty of time to buildmore than 1,000 huge stone figures, called moat, for which the island is most famous.
On Easter Sunday, 1722, however, settlers from Holland moved in and gave the island its name. Today, 2,000 people live on the Chilean territory（智利领土）. They share one street, a small airport and a few hours of television per day.
1. It can be learned from the text that the island of Tristan da Cunha ________.| A．was named after its discoverer |
| B．got its name from Holland settlers |
| C．was named by the British government |
| D．got its name from the Guinness Book of Records |
| A．Easter Island. | B．Pitcairn Island. |
| C．St. Helena. | D．Tristan da Cunha. |
| A．Britain. | B．Chile. |
| C．Holland. | D．Portugal. |
【推荐1】People from East Asia tend to have more difficulty than those from Europe in distinguishing facial expressions—and a new report published online in Current Biology explains why.
Rachael Jack from University of Glasgow, said that rather than scanning evenly across a face as Westerners do, Easterners fix their attention on the eyes.
“We show that Easterners and Westerners look at different face features to read facial expressions,” Jack said. “Westerners look at the eyes and the mouth in equal measure, while Easterners favor the eyes and ignore the mouth.”
According to Jack and his colleagues, the discovery shows that communication of human emotions is more complex than previously believed. As a result, facial expressions that had been considered universally recognizable cannot be used reliably to convey emotions in crosscultural situations.
The researchers studied cultural differences in the recognition of facial expressions by recording the facial movements of 13 Western people and 13 Eastern people while they observed pictures of expressive faces and put them into categories: happy, sad, surprised, fearful, disgusted, or angry. They compared how accurately participants read those facial expressions using their particular eye movement strategies.
It turned out that Easterners focused much greater attention on the eyes and made significantly more errors than Westerners did. “The cultural difference in eye movements that they show is probably a reflection of cultural difference in facial expressions,” Jack said. “Our data suggests that while Westerners use the whole face to convey emotions, Easterners use the eyes more and the mouth less.”
In short, the data shows that facial expressions are not universal signals of human emotions. From here on, examining how cultural factors have diversified these basic social skills will help our understanding of human emotions. Otherwise, when it comes to communicating emotions across cultures, Easterners and Westerners will find themselves lost in translation.
1. The discovery shows that Westerners ________.| A．pay equal attention to the eyes and the mouth |
| B．consider facial expressions universally reliable |
| C．observe the eyes and the mouth in different ways |
| D．have more difficulty in recognizing facial expressions |
| A．To make a face at each other. |
| B．To get their faces impressive. |
| C．To classify some face pictures. |
| D．To observe the researchers’ faces. |
| A．The participants in the study. |
| B．The researchers of the study. |
| C．The errors made in the study. |
| D．The data collected from the study. |
| A．do translation more successfully |
| B．study the mouth frequently |
| C．examine the eyes more attentively |
| D．read facial expressions more correctly |
The best known puppet characters in Britain are Punch and Judy, glove puppets with woodenheads. In summer, one basic play of about half an hour is performed on beaches all around Britain .Mr. Punch, who has an enormous nose and wears a curved hat, gets into trouble and has argumentswith his wife, Judy. A policeman, a crocodile, and a hangman, and all of them run after Mr. Punch. He ,of course, invariably manages to survive to fight another day .
In Belgium wooden puppets first appeared in the 1820s in cities like liege . The liege puppetsare in fact string puppets without strings！They have a single rod (棒) attached to their heads, whichmeans the puppeteers aren’t able to raise the arms and legs, but can move the body up and down and the head from side to side. Many of the stories used to be historical or religious but it is Tchantches,a comic character wit patched trousers and a big black hat, who is the best loved character today. LikeMr. Punch, he is a simple man who is also greedy, quarrelsome and lazy. He makes fun of everyone, but is often warm--hearted and tender.
1. We can learn from the first paragraph that______________.| A．puppets are much more popular nowadays . |
| B．people prefer puppets to special effects |
| C．puppets were mainly intended for children |
| D．people used puppets to make fun for adults |
| A．constantly | B．naturally |
| C．immediately | D．bravely |
| A．performing time |
| B．operating ways |
| C．producing material |
| D．decorating characters |
| A．different kinds of puppets |
| B．how puppets came into being |
| C．why puppets are popular |
| D．story---telling through puppets |
【推荐3】If you use social media to chase away loneliness, a new study suggests you’re going against the gain.
We may have heard a lot about the benefits of interacting with others online, but the findings of a study conducted by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists show a direct relationship between social media usage and feelings of isolation (隔绝). In short, the more time you spend on social media, the lonelier you may feel.
With increased interaction on a large number of apps that allow for endless virtual (虚拟的) connectivity, loneliness seems like the last problem frequent social media users would face, but according to the leader of the study Brain Primack, it has the exact opposite effect
“Mental health problems and social isolation are at widespread levels among young adults nowadays,” Primack said, “We are naturally social creature, but modern life tends to separate us instead of bringing us together. While it may seem that social media presents opportunities to fill the social void (空隙), I think this study suggests that it may not be the solution people were hoping for.”
Primack and his team examined the social media habits of 1787 U.S. adults aged 19 to 32 via a questionnaire that asked about the time and frequency they spent on the most popular social media platforms. Eventually, they determined that young adults who are constantly logging into social media reported more feelings of isolation than those with less social media usage. Frequent exposure to unrealistic descriptions on social media instead of face-to-face social interactions may give people the impression that others are living happier, more connected lives, and this may users feel more socially isolated in comparison.
1. What does the underlined phrase “going against the grain” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Doing it all wrong. | B．On the way to success. |
| C．Taking a risk. | D．Making a difference. |
| A．You will feel happier if you spend more time online. |
| B．Interaction online is not the solution to social isolation. |
| C．Virtual connectivity is best way to fill the social void. |
| D．Popular social media platforms can bring people together. |
| A．New study on social media usage has been published. |
| B．Face-to-face social interactions are on the way out. |
| C．Social media does users more harm than good. |
| D．Social media might make loneliness worse. |
