China’s popular “Singles’Day”, better known as “Double Eleven”, started out as a day to celebrate singles symbolized by the four number ones on the date of November 11.
With time that meaning has changed. In 2009, China’s e-commerce leader Alibaba set the day as a lucky shopping day for online sales as the date was both easy to remember and perfectly timed as it hit between the consumer spending lull (间歇) between National Day and Chinese New Year. It soon became a hit, and Double Eleven became a buying frenzy (疯狂) spread across the world’s second largest economy.
In 2019, the Double Eleven Shopping Festival entered its eleventh year. During this decade, Alibaba, Chinese e-commerce giant, and other e-commerce platforms, together with consumers, have co-created a very big shopping event whose heat has swept the world. Foreign readers share their ideas on Singles’ Day in China:
GhostBuster (UK) I think Double Eleven is unbelievable. It is not a religious festival that people of the same religion but living in different countries share. As an e-commerce faithful fan, I really love the shopping festival.
Emanreus (Australia) I work in Shanghai. Many of my young female colleagues are still single. They simply haven’t time to date, as they tend to work long hours then travel two hours by subway to get to and from work. Single’s Day is a day when they give themselves a treat with online shopping.
BlondeAmber (Ireland) There is not hing to be proud of to be in a country that spends so much online on a particular day. It does nothing more than show the superficiality (肤浅) of the temporary pleasure of shopping, and produces nothing more than a mountain of environmental waste. I bet there is plenty of buyers’ deep regret after this day.
Ionstar (US) Singles Day became a big deal for Valentine’s Day not for the singles! Well, Alibaba’s 11. 11 has become more famous and important than that of Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
1. Alibaba set the festival on November 11 mainly because ________.| A．it is a traditionally lucky day |
| B．it is a time for people to stay single |
| C．many foreigners like shopping on this day |
| D．it comes right between two consumer spending festivals |
| A．It is a festival that people living in different countries share. |
| B．It is a day for the singles to date. |
| C．People will certainly regret buying anything on this day. |
| D．Alibaba has made it as famous as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. |
| A．Ghost Buster. | B．Emanreus. |
| C．BlondeAmber. | D．Ionstar |
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【推荐1】Russia is the largest country on Earth and has a rich cultural heritage and history. Let’s take a look at some interesting Russian customs.
Response to a sneeze
“A-CHOO!”
The Russian response to a sneeze is, “Good health to you!” This goes back to more superstitious times when a sneeze was believed to separate the soul from the body. To prevent the devil from stealing the soul, the words “bless you” was said to free the soul from the devil and return it to its rightful owner, according to The Guardian. But things get a bit more interesting if you sneeze while someone else is talking. If that happens, the interrupted speaker will often say, “I’m telling the truth.”
Don’t whistle
Another widespread Russian saying goes, “Do not whistle — there will be no money.” One might think that whistling a song sounds cheerful. However, it’s not recommended for you to show your whistling talents under a roof in front of Russians, or they might express concerns over your bank account, according to The Moscow Times. In Russia, people believe whistling attracts evil spirits. Even more, sailors are careful not to whistle on a ship, for the fear of attracting violent storms.
Sauna
Russia’s winter is icy cold, with the lowest temperature even reaching -70℃. Visiting a sauna is a popular winter activity for Russians. The first step in a Russian sauna involves washing the body with ice water, followed by high-temperature steam. In order to prevent the hot steam from hurting the scalp (头皮) and ears, they may wear a thick hat. After that, Russians may take a cold bath or swim in icy pools. In a traditional Russian winter sauna, people will run out of the sauna room and roll in the snow to strengthen their bodies. For Russians, it is more than just a sauna. It’s a tradition for socializing and keeping friendships strong.
1. Why would the Russian say something good when you sneeze?| A．Because they think it is very interesting. |
| B．Because they think you are not telling the truth. |
| C．Because they think the words would separate your soul from the body. |
| D．Because they think the words would save your soul from the devil. |
| A．You’ll be cheerful by whistling. | B．You’ll draw devils and be badly off. |
| C．Your bank account will be the concern of others. | D．Your ship won’t be at the mercy of violent storms. |
| A．It is no more than a popular winter activity. | B．It is a chance to demonstrate their bravery. |
| C．It is an opportunity to do physical exercise. | D．It is a kind of get-together to remain relationship. |
【推荐2】Places to Spend Christmas in Canada
Quebec City
Quebec City would be a great place to spend the holidays, with stone streets, soft white snow, and some of the most historic and striking architecture in Canada. And there's a lot going on in the capital of La Belle Province, including an authentic German Christmas market where you can drink hot wine and look for gifts, and the chance to meet Santa Claus himself at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel.
St. John's, Newfoundland
In St. John's, Newfoundland, people would disguise （伪装）themselves in whatever small objects they could find in their homes and show up on their neighbours doorsteps singing, dancing and celebrating—and not removing their masks until the neighbours correctly guessed their identities. This fun and festive tradition lives on with an annual Christmas festival, complete with workshops and a big parade that shows these simple disguises.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
The illumination （照明）of the magnificent waterfalls is part of Niagara Falls' annual Winter Festival of Lights, which sees more than three million lights lighted throughout the city. There are also weekly fireworks over the falls during the whole festival, and a number of other festive events, including musicals, shopping fairs and concerts.
Saskatoon
There are few bigger thrills than being a kid at Christmas, especially if you live in Saskatoon. A recent study by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that Saskatoon has the highest number of candy and toy stores, in the country, and a very good probability of having snow on December 25. It's the perfect combination for a magical Christmas! Grown-ups will also appreciate the booming food scene.
1. Which place will you go if you are interested in historic buildings?| A．Quebec City. | B．St. John's. |
| C．Niagara Falls. | D．Saskatoon. |
| A．Market. | B．Wine. |
| C．Light. | D．Snow. |
| A．Babies. | B．Children. |
| C．Grown-ups. | D．Senior citizens. |
This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her time to the festival. “People coming off a busy spring and summer have a moment of relaxation,” Riedel said. “It’s really easy to relax, and it’s great seeing family and friends have fun together.” These families and friends come from all different kinds of musical tastes. People who take pleasure in Blues are there, so are people who love Bluegrass. This festival does its best to develop everyone's musical interests.
With so many years of experience, the festival has become a well-oiled machine, and does whatever it can to make attendees feel as comfortable as possible. There are free water stations throughout the venue (举办地）for people to fill up their travel cups. When people buy food, reusable dishes are given a $2 plate fee, but that is returned when the plate is brought back.
The festival has completely sold out of tickets, and in record time. But with big names such as Van Morrison and Jakob Dylan, it’s easy to see how that was going to happen. There is no parking area during the festival, so using the Park & Ride system or Edmonton Transit is highly recommended. A bike lock-up area is provided and will be available Thursday until Sunday one hour before the gates open until 45 minutes after the gates close.
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival begins on Wednesday, Aug.4 with Van Morrison playing the special donation fund concert, and will finish up on Sunday, Aug.8.
1. The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held mainly to _______.
| A．gather people with different musical tastes |
| B．collect old stories of folk music |
| C．exhibitive good voices of great talents in folk music |
| D．remind people of the real sense of folk music |
| A．It costs people a little to fill up their cups from water stations. |
| B．It’s hard for people to appreciate Blues. |
| C．Riedel has volunteered for the festival for at least 5years. |
| D．People have to pay $2 for a plate of food. |
| A．the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organized |
| B．people can get tickets easily for the festival |
| C．driving one’s own car to the festival is highly recommended |
| D．bikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday |
| A．Folk Music of Blues |
| B．Edmonton’s Downtown Park |
| C．Festival for Family Gathering |
| D．One Festival for All |
【推荐1】If you are heading for Paris this year, be sure to include at least one of these shopping malls in your schedule.
Au Printemps
Tel: 01133014282
Located near the Paris Opera, this huge store is well-known for household goods as well as its fashion. The store also offers many services to overseas visitors, including shipping, translation and a personal shopping service. Au Printemps, whose name means springtime, hosts several free fashion shows each week. The store’s beauty department has one of the world’s largest selections of perfumes（香水）.
Galeries Lafayette
Tel: 01133014283
The Galeries Lafayette was built in 1906. It is as much fun to look at as it is to shop in this 10-storey shopping palace. In fact, the flagship store is the second most visited attraction in Paris, after the Louvre Museum. This shopping palace specializes in women’s clothing. Make sure to take in the view from the tea shop on the top floor; it’s well worth the visit.
Le Bon Marche
Tel: 01133014439
This stylish Left Bank department store was Paris’ first such store. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, Le Bon Marche is particularly known for its food hall, its wedding shops and its selection of modern clothes.
La Forum des Halles
Tel: 01133014476
This modern, underground shopping center was built in 1979. La Forum des Halles, the three-storey-tall shopping center offers everything from souvenirs to haute couture（高级女子时装）to entertainment, such as first-run movies and street performers. The shopping center is attached to the busy La Halle-Chatelet metro station and can be easily reached from all over Paris.
1. Which of the following places attracts the most visitors according to the passage?| A．The Louvre Museum. | B．Galeries Lafayette |
| C．La Forum des Halles. | D．Au Printemps. |
| A．Le Bon Marche. | B．Au Printemps. |
| C．La Forum des Halles. | D．Galeries Lafayette. |
| A．Au Printemps is famous for its food hall |
| B．La Forum des Halles is next to the metro station |
| C．the clothes in Le Bon Marche are usually very cheap |
| D．the tea shop that is worth visiting is on the ninth floor of Galeries Lafayette |
【推荐2】Here are some things that you can buy as gifts for your friends who are birdwatchers.
A window-mounted bird feederOne way to guarantee a close-up look at the birds in your garden is to bring them all the way to the house. This bird feeder is solidly built with strong suction (吸) cups that you can tie to your windows, giving you a good view of your winged visitors.
A pair of binocularsBinoculars are a birdwatcher’s best friend! They work like two small telescopes joined together, allowing you to use both eyes to see distant birds as if they were right in front of you. They’re perfect for spotting feathered friends in the wild, whether the birds are high up in the trees or soaring across the sky. When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds—their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers.
The Robin: A Biography by Stephen MossThis beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin—a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly know. Combining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) — the robin tends to live a mere 13 months, adding to its precious quality.
A reusable thermal bottleEvery good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感)with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks.
1. What do we know about binoculars?| A．They can attract birds to your house. | B．They show images in black and white. |
| C．They can provide detailed views of birdwatching. | D．They’re too heavy to carry for birdwatchers. |
| A．The birth of a bird. | B．The death of a bird. |
| C．The quantity of a bird. | D．The lifetime of a bird. |
| A．A window-mounted bird feeder. | B．A pair of binoculars. |
| C．The Robin: A Biography. | D．A reusable thermal bottle |
【推荐3】Football T-shirts are more commonly connected with boys than girls. This can often cause a problem when you want to find a cool shirt for a girl. That is not to say that there are no cool shirts out there for girls to wear. The problem is that they are often harder to find than the ones for boys.
You can get custom (订制的) shirt printed for girls from a number of custom print stores. Of course you have to make sure that they are legally allowed to use the logos (商标) and colours of the team you want to support.
You can also go through official channels to get the shirt you want. The official channels will generally be the large sportswear stores or the official stores of the teams. These stores will be able to use the colours of the teams and even put the name of the person who the shirt is for on it.
If you do not feel like you have to try the T-shirts on, then an online store may be your best choice. The reason for this is that you can visit various stores and find the best ones.
If you want to see what the T-shirt looks like in real life, then going to a store is the best choice. Large sportswear stores often have football shirts. These are the best places to go if you do not live close to an official store. And these stores usually have lower prices than the official stores.
1. According to the text, football T-shirts ________.| A．are all made by boys | B．are seldom loved by girls |
| C．are only designed for boys | D．are difficult to find for girls |
| A．could use any colours and logos as they like |
| B．should be operated by the football teams |
| C．could print anything that official stores sell |
| D．should legally use your favourite logos |
| A．Football players. | B．Clothes store owners. |
| C．Female football fans. | D．Physical education teacher |
【推荐1】How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments－mostly for entertainment purposes－is fair and respectful?
Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes.
Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural range(分布区). The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs.
The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusually self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.
Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding(圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?
Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.
1. In the state of zoochosis, animals _________.| A．remain in cages | B．behave strangely |
| C．attack other animals | D．enjoy moving around |
| A．Zoos are not worth the public support. |
| B．Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals. |
| C．Zoos should treat animals as human beings. |
| D．Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment. |
| A．pointing out the faults in what zoos do |
| B．using evidence he has collected at zoos |
| C．questioning the way animals are protected |
| D．discussing the advantages of natural habitats |
| A．zoos have to keep animals in small cages |
| B．most animals in zoos are endangered species |
| C．some endangered animals are reproduced in zoos |
| D．it’s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats |
Here are four pieces of news from China Daily.
SHANGHAI-The Huachen Group, which has put 83 million yuan in the development of the e-commerce market since its official registration late last year, recently held a meeting in Shanghai to show the use of its newly opened tourism business payment network. The network aims to serve tourists from all over the world, but especially from Europe and the United States where credit cards are popularly used. After opening the www.chinaecnet.com website, netizens can get information about hotels and tourism services on tourism page. Hotels and services can be reserved and payments made through credit cards. The network opened in February in Beijing.
SYDNEY-The Sydney Olympic flame will travel underwater on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef during the torch relay following a successful test.
Scuba diver Wendy Craig, a marine biologist, will carry the torch on a three-to-four-minute underwater journey at Agincourt Reef on June 27, creating Olympic history, organizers said yesterday.
Burning at 2000 degrees, the torch is expected to remain alight three metres underwater because of a special kind of technology which creates a ―fierce flame“ -too powerful to be drowned out by water.” Charles Tegner, managing director of torch creator, said the flame would burn like a flare from oxygen-producing chemicals.
BEIJING-The election of a new leader in Taiwan can not change the fact that Taiwan is a part of Chinese territory.“Taiwan Independence”in whatever form will never be allowed, according to a statesman of China’s central government. ―“We should listen to what the new leader in Taiwan says and watch what he does. We will observe where he will lead cross-Straits relations. We are willing to exchange views on cross-Straits relations and peaceful reunification with all parties, organizations and personages in Taiwan who favor the one China principle”, says the statesman, which was released by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee.
HAIKOU-Customs officers in Haikou, capital of South China’s Hainan Province, recently stopped a boat loaded with 781 cases of foreign-brand cigarettes being smuggled(走私)into China. The cigarettes are estimated to be worth more than 1.8 million yuan, said a customs discovered the smuggling boat as they were going around the northern sea area of Yangpu Port.
The smuggled cigarettes cases, packed into two containers, were disguised to avoid being examined. The boat was registered in the coastal city of Xiamen in East China’s Fujian Province. All eight suspects aboard the boat were kept by the police in Haikou.
1. Why does the network aim to serve tourists especially from Europe and the USA?
| A．Because they are from developed countries. |
| B．Because the payments of hotels and services should be made through credit cards. |
| C．Because people in these countries travel much more than those countries. |
| D．Because they have more computers than others. |
| A．The whole torch relay will be held three metres underwater. |
| B．The underwater journey of the torch will play an important part in Olympic history. |
| C．A test has been made before this activity. |
| D．Some chemicals will help the flame burn by producing oxygen. |
| A．Ready to Fight | B．No Good End |
| C．Wait and See | D．Peace Comes First |
| A．made different from normal |
| B．designed for a good purpose |
| C．hidden |
| D．pretended |
Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to become the “eyes” for a blind person or “ears” for a deaf people. Scientists have found that pets help people live longer! They make people happier, too. Because of that, animals are brought into hospitals for “visit”.
Americans hold “Be-Kind-to-Animals Week” in the first week of May.
Pets shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America, you, too, can do this. How? First, think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet, take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food. Also, be sure to keep your pet from those unwanted babies.
If you don’t have a pet, be kind to animals around you. For example, if you see a street dog, don’t kick it or throw things at it. Instead, just leave it alone, or better yet, make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to an animal, try to stop them. As people, we must protect animals who can’t speak for themselves.
1. “A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!” means that__________
| A．pets have the right to inherit (继承) money. |
| B．money can give pets happiness. |
| C．it’s the best way to spend money. |
| D．some pets are taken as children. |
| A．Because they are ill and need to see doctors. |
| B．Because they can make the patients happier. |
| C．Because they can find out the problems of the patients. |
| D．Because doctors can do experiments on them. |
| A．Holding a pet show in the week. |
| B．Playing with pets the whole week. |
| C．Cooking delicious food for pets. |
| D．Making friends with other people’s pets. |
| A．A lot of people are interested in dogs. |
| B．Dogs can help people do many things. Z+X+X+K] |
| C．Pets are lovely and need care and protection. |
| D．We have done a lot of things for pets. |
| A．the friendship between people. |
| B．the friendship between people and animals. |
| C．the friendship between animals. |
| D．the friendship between men and women |
【推荐1】An American cancer survivor has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times on end.
Sarah Thomas, a 37-year-old woman, completed the great achievement on Tuesday after over54 hours of swimming. Her record-breaking achievement comes just a year after she completed treatment for breast cancer.
In a video on Facebook, a small group of people could be seen cheering on the swimmer from Colorado as she made her final arrival to beach at Dover. Supporters congratulated Ms. Thomas on her non-stop swim, handing her chocolate and other gifts. In the video, Ms. Thomas admitted to feeling “a little sick" but said she had been encouraged to keep going by her husband and her team.
Before the start of her challenge, Ms. Thomas wrote that she was “fearful” and admitted she was "going to need some luck".
In a Facebook post made on Saturday, she dedicated the swim "to all the survivors out there", adding: "This is for those of us who have wondered hopelessly about what comes next, and have overcome the pain bravely."
After her swim, Ms. Thomas said. "I'm really tired and I'm losing my voice from all the salt water." Asked what the worst part of her challenge was, she said, “probably dealing with the salt water over two days, it really hurts your throat, your mouth and your tongue." She praised her support team for helping her stay strong, adding that she was very prepared for the weather, currents and cold water. "I feel just mostly stunned right now. I just can't believe that we did it.”
1. What was the biggest challenge for Ms. Thomas?| A．The weather. | B．The currents. |
| C．The salt water. | D．The cold water. |
| A．Frightened. | B．Surprised. | C．Upset. | D．Relaxed. |
| A．Brave and determined. | B．Successful and intelligent. |
| C．Humorous and generous. | D．Kind and confident. |
| A．A Record-breaking Achievement |
| B．Sarah Thomas Beat Breast Cancer |
| C．Sarah Thomas Got Support from her Husband |
| D．A Woman First to Swim Channel Four Times Non-stop |
【推荐2】Phyllis Novak moved to Toronto in 1984 with the dreams of becoming an actor. When she wasn’t working in the theatre, she began volunteering at Evergreen, a drop-in centre that supports homeless youth. Soon working with youth became her biggest role. In 1996, Phyllis Novak and Sue Cohen, a fellow artist, founded Sketch Working Arts, a charity with a mission to improve the lives of homeless and marginalized (边缘化的) youth through creativity.
Sketch’s programs help participants dig a power they didn’t know they had. Novak believes the arts provide skills to tackle homelessness, as well as the economic and social discrimination.
Sketch’s large space offers free programs that fall into three categories. Each is structured around season-long semesters and offered to anyone between the ages of 16 and 29 who is homeless or wrestling with poverty. The arts-wellness branch provides basic needs, like food, and offers a general introduction to creating art. An arts-production stream provides classes in specific disciplines, such as visual arts and music. Those interested in a full-time arts career can choose arts leadership, which offers mentorship (师徒制) and the opportunity to work on community-arts projects and education.
When Kut Throat Kleo first joined Sketch’s programs as a participant in 2019, she had a love for music and fashion but no way to explore either. As a Muslim person of colour, she also dealt with prejudice and occasional stretches of homelessness. At Sketch, she had free access to a music studio and a silkscreen-printing program. The 25-year-old now works at Sketch. Using her silkscreening skills, she also runs a clothing label that sells clothes. She now earns enough to secure stable housing in Toronto and says she wouldn’t have the life she has today without Sketch.
When the pandemic hit, Novak kept Sketch going with virtual offerings. In 2021, nearly 700 people participated in Sketch’s virtual programs. Sketch directed nearly $70,000, as well as free cellphones and tablets, to support young artists and keep them connected.
This year, the organization is planning a party for its 25th anniversary. Novak is optimistic that Sketch will fully reopen this spring, COVID permitting. “Sketch is empty for now, but I know that hope and creative energy will return.” she says.
1. What are Sketch’s programs intended for?| A．Using arts to end homelessness. |
| B．Arousing the youth’s interest in arts. |
| C．Promoting arts to restore the lost culture. |
| D．Donating money to support the homeless. |
| A．Different programs target different age groups. |
| B．Different programs provide different contents. |
| C．The durations vary from program to program. |
| D．The tuition fees vary from program to program. |
| A．To stress Sketch’s difficulty. | B．To promote Kleo’s clothes. |
| C．To prove Sketch’s success. | D．To show Kleo’s talent for arts. |
| A．Launching virtual programs. |
| B．Holding its 25th anniversary party. |
| C．Earning $70,000 by selling cellphones. |
| D．Directing 700 people to visit the artists. |
【推荐3】On Sunday, Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia shocked the running world by breaking the women’s world record for the marathon by over two minutes. Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon in just 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds.
But Assefa’s record was far beyond what most people expected. After all, it was only her third time running a marathon.
“I wanted to break the marathon world record,” she said, “But I couldn’t imagine that it would result in a time under 2:12.”
When Assefa was younger, she started by running short races, called sprints. Then she became a middle-distance runner, running the 800 meters (half mile) race. Her best time in the 800 meters was 1 minute and 59 seconds.
Last March, she ran her first marathon. Then last September, she entered the Berlin Marathon. She won, and set a new women’s record for the course, finishing in 2:15:37.
This year, she ran almost four minutes faster than she did last year. In both races, Assefa ran faster in the second half of the race than she did in the first half.
Her time of 2:11:53 was over two minutes faster than the old women’s record (2:14:04), which was set in Chicago in 2019 by Brigid Kosgei of Kenya.
When she finished the race, Assefa kneeled down and kissed the pavement before raising her arms in victory.
Though Assefa made it look easy, she said winning the race “…was the result of hard work.” Assefa was coached by Gemedu Dedefo, who has helped train many Ethiopian star runners.
1. What is Assefa’s latest record for the marathon?| A．2:11:53. | B．2:14:04. | C．2:15:37. | D．1:59:00. |
| A．It is what she expected. | B．It is a piece of cake for her. |
| C．It is due to great effort. | D．It is because of her coach. |
| A．Talented. | B．Friendly. | C．Humorous. | D．Warm-hearted. |
| A．Dedefo Helps to Train Many Star Runners |
| B．Kosgei Holds the Women’s Marathon Record |
| C．Assefa Sets a Good Example to Other Runners |
| D．Assefa Breaks the Women’s Marathon Record |
