Carl Lewis holds the record as the only man to capture the gold in the 100-meter, 200-meter, long jump, and 4×100-meter relay at the same Olympic Games. He has been a member of five Olympic teams, but it wasn't until the 1984 Games in Los Angeles that he came into his own, winning the 100-meter, 200-meter, long jump, and 4×100-meter relay. He continued to create history at the 1988 Games in Seoul, where he won the 100-meter and the long jump for a second time. In 1992 in Barcelona, Carl won the long jump and 4×100-meter relay again. Carl Lewis finally finished competing in 1996 in Atlanta where he won the long jump.
He happens to live right down the street from me, so I decided to interview the greatest Olympian of all time.
1. When you started running, did you realize that you were going to be great?
No, I was awful when I started! I was 5'5" until the end of tenth grade, but by the time I graduated I was six feet. I'm sure I would have quit if it hadn't been for my parents telling me not to give up.
2. What thoughts went through your mind before a race? What did you tell yourself?
Leading up to the race, I'd go over my race technique. But once I stepped into the block, I would try to relax and clear my mind so the only thing I could hear was the gun going off. While I was actually running, I had to be aware of what was happening, but I couldn't let that affect my race. I had to run my own race.
3. What advice would you give athletes?
Never give up. I was supposed to give up, but because my mom was the best liar on earth, telling me I would grow and that I was good at running, I continued to run. And you know how people say, "You can be whatever you want to be." You just have to be a leader, not a follower, choose to make a difference, and you will be whatever you aspire to be.
1. In which of the following did carl Lewis win gold medals twice?| A．100-meter and the long jump. | B．4×100-meter relay and 100-meter. |
| C．The long jump and 200-meter. | D．100-meter and 200-meter. |
| A．He noticed nothing else but his running during the race. |
| B．He has altogether joined in four Olympic Games. |
| C．He was so determined（坚定）that he never thought of quitting his sports. |
| D．He couldn't have succeeded without his parents' encouragement. |
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【推荐1】Teenagers can be great adventurers(探险家). In August, Bao Naixuan, a 14-year-old student from Qingdao No. 39 Middle School, became the youngest person to finish the Rizhao-Qingdao OP sailboat race on his own. The race was 66 nautical miles(海里) long, about 122 kilometers long.
The OP, also known as the Optimist, is a small, single-handed sailboat that is easier to sail than larger boats. It is suitable for younger sailors. But this doesn’t mean Bao’s adventure was simple. He sailed for three days without stopping all by himself.
During the race, Bao found himself in a windless area in the Dongjiakou Channel. He was in danger if he didn’t keep moving. To keep himself safe and continue the race, he had to paddle(划桨) for a few hours without the help of the wind. This caused him to fall five hours behind other sailboat racers.
To catch up, Bao had to sail for about 11 hours each day for the rest of the race, longer than he’d been sailing previously(此前地). At night, he had to face the unknown ocean alone.
Luckily, Bao had the skills to beat the other sailors. He’s been sailing since he was 9 years old with the help of his father, a sailing coach. He practices sailing even during holidays.
“Sailing is very interesting and helpful. It has taught me how to fight against pressure and show my intelligence,” Bao said.
1. Where is the youngest person who finished the Rizhao-Qingdao OP sailboat race alone from?| A．Dongjiakou. | B．Hong Kong. | C．Qingdao. | D．Rizhao. |
| A．66 nautical miles. | B．3 days. | C．122 days. | D．14 years. |
| A．落后 | B．坠落 | C．秋天 | D．灭亡 |
| A．He had to keep sailing during holidays. |
| B．He had to paddle for a few hours without the wind. |
| C．He lost himself in a windless area in the Dongjiakou Channel. |
| D．He had to spend about eleven hours sailing every day for the rest of the race. |
| A．He can be a great adventurer because of the pressure. |
| B．He has been sailing since he was 9 years old. |
| C．He likes sailing because it is very simple. |
| D．It is very interesting and helpful. |
【推荐2】It’s not easy to see a team get 11 straight wins in a tournament(锦标赛). However, the Chinese women’s volleyball team has done it!
On September 29th, 2019, China won the Women’s Volleyball World Cup trophy(奖杯) in Japan. China won the gold medal with perfect 11-0 record. It was also the team’s 10th world title. “The trophy is the best gift to celebrate the 70th birthday of New China,” People’s Daily said in an article.
The Chinese women’s volleyball team has long been the pride of all Chinese. In the 1980s, the team won five world titles in a row, which raised people’s confidence at the time. Since then, its fighting spirit has inspired generations of people, both within the team and across the country. People always follow the women’s volleyball as an example and learn from their spirit of never giving up.
Working hard was key to the team’s success. The World Cup was played in several different cities and team didn’t have much time to train. But they trained hard as soon as possible. On September 25th, for example, they arrived in Osaka at 2:30 p.m. and started training only an hour later.
Never giving up, especially during difficult times, is also part of the team’s fighting spirit, according to head coach Lang Ping. Many of the team’s members kept on playing even after being injured.
With their latest win, the girls are ready to prepare for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
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1. The Chinese women’s volleyball team in the recent World Cup tournament.
| A．won the second place | B．played a total of 10 games |
| C．lost a game on September 28th | D．won its 10th world title |
| A．They got 11 straight wins in a tournament. | B．They won world titles five times in a row. |
| C．They had the best coach like Lang Ping. | D．They made all Chinese people play volleyball. |
| A．说服 | B．警告 | C．激励 | D．协助 |
| A．Getting enough sleep before the game. | B．Working hard and never giving up. |
| C．Having a healthy diet. | D．Working with teammate. |
| A．They will compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games. |
| B．They are China’s best sports team. |
| C．None of its team members has gotten injured. |
| D．All the members in the team are famous in the world. |
Chongqing wildfires Date: August 18th—August 28th Causes of the fire: Extreme heat and droughts Efforts to put out the fire: 5000 emergency rescue workers; 7 helicopters; thousands of volunteers People evacuated: 1500 |
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| A．5000 | B．more than 5000 | C．less than 5000 |
| A．the wildfire in Chongqing is caused by humans |
| B．only the government made efforts to put out the fire |
| C．Unity is strength |
Lisa has a habit of keeping a diary (记日记). Here is one of her diary entries (日记). Saturday, October 28th Cool I want Dad to drive me to the National Zoo, but he says he has to go to the train station to meet a friend. Then Mom says she is free and that she can go to the zoo with me. Mom isn’t good at driving, so we plan (计划) to ride there. We will (将) leave at 9:45. It will take us thirty minutes. Now, Mom is in the bathroom (洗手间), cleaning her shoes. I want to go to the National Zoo because I want to say goodbye to the three pandas—Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their son Xiao Qi Ji. They are big stars of the National Zoo, but they will leave for China on November 8th. Saying goodbye to them is not an easy thing for me because I really love pandas. And you know what? Xiao Qi Ji’s birthday is on August 21st . My birthday is on August 21st, too. I’m sure that Xiao Qi Ji will live a happy life in China. Some day, I want to go to China to see him. |
1. Lisa’s father plans to go to the train station.
2. Lisa will go to the National Zoo by car.
3. Lisa’s mom can’t find her shoes.
4. Lisa’s birthday is on November 8th.
5. Lisa loves the three pandas very much.
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| Wanted Looking for a quiet single room under $120 per month. Please call Harry at 138-7682-5856. |
| Lost ID card Name：Dick Number：232324198804125510 Please call (010)8433-9211. | |
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1. Please call _____ to rent a three-bedroom apartment.
| A．(010)8838-7166 | B．138-7682-5856 |
| C．(010)8433-9211 | D．(010)6378-3021 |
| A．Dick | B．Harry |
| C．White | D．Mr. Zhang |
| A．White | B．Harry |
| C．Dick | D．Mr. Zhang |
| A．call (010)8433-9211 | B．go to Room 402 |
| C．call Harry | D．go to look for a single room |
| A．￥1 950 | B．$1 950 | C．￥650 | D．$650 |
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What is a good friend like？ | |
| Molly | September 19, 2019; 9:32p.m. I think a good friend likes to do the same things as me. Jack is my best friend. We both like to play the guitar after class. |
| Holly | September 19, 2019; 9:40p.m. For me, a good friend makes me laugh. He or she likes to talk about something interesting and funny. |
| Maria | September 19, 2019; 9:45p.m. I think a good friend should be a good listener, and he or she should keep secrets(秘密) for me—that's more important for me. |
| Sally | September 19, 2019; 9:55 p.m. In my opinion, a good friend should have cool clothes and he or she is popular in school. He or she should be good at sports, because I like doing sports. |
| Toby | September 19, 2019; 10:16p.m. As we are students, I think a good friend should be good at schoolwork. Then we can help each other and learn from each other. |
| Jim | September 19, 2019; 10:19 p.m. I think good friends should help each other. When I am in trouble, Kelly always helps me. |
1. Who can be Holly's friend?
| A．Someone who is very quiet. |
| B．Someone who likes to talk about interesting things. |
| C．Someone who is good at schoolwork. |
| D．Someone who is very cool and popular. |
| A．Molly. | B．Toby. | C．Jim. | D．Sally. |
| A．Playing the guitar. | B．Sports. |
| C．Making others laugh. | D．Schoolwork. |
| A．Jim's. | B．Toby's. | C．Sally's. | D．Molly's. |
| A．By writing letters. | B．On the telephone. |
| C．Chat face to face. | D．On the Internet. |
Christmas is for giving and sharing, for brightly covered gifts. But, mostly Christmas is for love. I had not believed this until a boy gave me a special gift one Christmas.
Without parents, Brian lived with his mean aunt. I had not noticed him particularly until he began to help clean up the room after school, at risk of being punished by his aunt. During those hours, Brian spoke mostly of his mother, a kind, gentle, loving woman who always spent time with him.
As Christmas came near, however, Brian didn't stay after school. I looked forward to his coming. One afternoon, I stopped him and told him how I had missed him. I saw his eyes lit up. I explained how he had been my best helper and this made him more excited. "I was making you a surprise. It's for Christmas." He became embarrassed and ran away.
Finally came the last school day before Christmas. Brian entered the room with his hands hiding something behind. "I have a present for you." He held out his hands, and a tiny box was lying there.
"It's beautiful, Brian. Let's see what's in it."
"Oh, you can't see what's in it," he said, "and you can't touch it, but mother always said it makes you feel good all the time, warm on cold nights and safe when you're all alone."
I looked into the empty box. "Brian, what will make me feel so good?"
"It's love, and mother always said it's best when you give it away."
Yes, Christmas is for celebrations, songs, and gifts. But mostly, Christmas is for love. So now I still keep the small box.
1. What is Brian like?| A．He is gentle. | B．He is mean. | C．He is helpful. |
| A．Because he felt too tired to do that. |
| B．Because his teacher didn't need his help. |
| C．Because he might be punished by his aunt. |
| A．He felt embarrassed. | B．He became happy. | C．He fell sick. |
| A．The writer values the present from Brian. |
| B．Brian's mother had little influence on him. |
| C．Brian was used to spreading love at Christmas. |
| A．Giving Is Receiving | B．Rules of Gift Giving | C．Christmas Is for Love |
【推荐2】When Jim was young, he was crazy about watches. He joined the army at the age of 18. After a year, he began to teach himself to mend (修理) watches. A lot of his friends brought him their watches with problems and asked for mending. Jim was always glad to help.
Jim’s captain (上校) heard about this, and one day he brought Jim a watch and said, “My watch doesn’t work. Can you mend it for me?” “Yes, sir. I can.” Jim answered. A few days later, he brought the watch back to the captain. “How much shall I pay?” the captain asked. “Nothing, sir.” Jim said. He took out a small box and gave it to the captain and said, “In the box are three wheels from your watch, I couldn’t find any places for them when I put everything back.”
根据语篇内容，判断下列句子正误，正确的在答题卡上将“T”涂黑，错误的在答题卡上将“F”涂黑。1. Jim liked watches very much when he was young.
2. Jim began to teach himself to mend watches when he was 18.
3. One day Jim’s captain brought him a watch for mending.
4. It took Jim several days to mend the captain’s watch.
5. Jim succeeded in mending the watch at last.
【推荐3】Many teenagers（青少年）feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, and in particular（尤其是）their parents, don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for help.
It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a circle of friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose friends for their children. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?
— Who chooses your friends?
— Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
— Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?
Your answers are welcome.
1. Many teenagers think that friends can understand them better than their parents.2. It’s right for parents to stop their children meeting good friends.
3. When teenagers have something difficult to say to their parents, they usually fight with their parents.
4. It is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other in large families.
5. The writer thinks parents should choose friends for their children.
【推荐1】On Feb. 24th, 2022, SuYiming was very happy! The 18-year-old snowboarder received a special letter from President Xi.
In the letter, Xi congratulated Su and other athletes at the Beijing Winter Olympics. We are living in an era (时代) for young people to realize their dreams, Xi said in the letter. He hopes that young Chinese people always keep the motherland in their hearts, aim high (志存高远), and stay grounded.
Xi was writing back to Su. After winning his gold medal, Su realized that it was thanks to this strong motherland that he could achieve so much. “I wanted to write a letter to President Xi,” Su told People’s Daily. “I really wanted to thank him from the bottom of my heart.”
In 2019, Xi met with some athletes and coaches in Beijing. Su was one of the athletes. Xi told them to “aim high”. Xi’s words encouraged Su a lot. “I decided to believe in myself, and that I must give it all to make my dream come true”, Su said.
How did it feel to receive a reply from Xi? “I couldn’t believe it at first,” Su told People’s Daily. “This has encouraged me to work even harder in the future.”
1. How old is Su Yiming now?| A．18 years old. | B．20 years old. | C．28 years old. | D．29 years old. |
| A．Su Yiming | B．all the athletes | C．all Chinese people | D．young Chinese people |
| A．To say thanks to President Xi. | B．To tell President Xi the good news. |
| C．To encouraged himself to work harder. | D．Because President Xi asked him to do so. |
| A．Excited. | B．Interested. | C．Surprised. | D．Relaxed. |
| A．President Xi has met Su in 2019 in Beijing. |
| B．The strong motherland made Su achieve so much. |
| C．Su won a gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics. |
| D．Su wrote to President Xi before he won the gold medal. |
【推荐2】Xie Zhenye was born in August, 1993. He comes from Zhejiang. He is good at running. OnJune 19, 2018, Xie got a 9.97- second ( 秒 ) winning mark in the Men’s 100-meter event at the Meeting de Montreuil, France. He cuts 0.07 seconds off his personal best. He has become the second Chinese to run into the 10-second barrier.
Xie is a famous runner in China. He once got the gold medal of Men’s 200-meter race at the 2010 Youth Olympics. He got the fourth place twice at 60-meter race at the IAAF World Indoor Championships. Xie also set the 200-meter national record in Japan in May, 2018.
On June 19, Xie beat the national record of 9.99 seconds, set by the country’s star runner Su Bingtian at the Engene leg of the 2015 Diamond League. Three days later, Su beat Xie’s record again and tied the Asian Men’s 100-meter mark of 9.91 seconds at the IAAF World Challenge in Madrid. “I want to learn from Su Bingtian and try to win more medals for our country.” said Xie. He continues his training and never gives up because he always keeps his dream in his mind. He wants to show the world that he can do better and he is our country’s pride.
1. Xie Zhenye is good at .| A．jumping | B．climbing | C．running | D．hiking |
| A．9.91 | B．9.97 | C．9.99 | D．10.04 |
| A．2010 | B．2015 | C．2016 | D．2018 |
| A．a polite and kind man | B．an impatient man |
| C．a man who never gives up | D．a man who is proud to be a runner |
| A．he wants to get more money | B．he is not good at running now |
| C．he wants to be the pride of the country | D．his family ask him to do so |
【推荐3】On Feb 24, Su Yiming was very happy! The 18-year-old snowboarder received(收到) a special letter from President Xi Jinping.
In the letter, Xi congratulated(祝贺) Su and the other players at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
We are living in an era(时代) for young people to realize their dreams, Xi said in the letter. He hopes that young Chinese people always keep the motherland in their hearts, aim high(志存高远), and stay grounded(脚踏实地的)。
Xi was writing back to Su. After winning his gold medal, Su realized that it was thanks to this strong motherland that he could achieve so much,”I wanted to write a letter to President Xi,” Su told People’s Daily “I really wanted to thank him for the bottom(底部) of my heart.”
In 2019, Xi met with players and coaches(教练) in Beijing. Su was one of the players. Xi told them to “aim high”. Xi’s words encouraged Su a lot. “I decided to believe in myself, and that I must give it all to make my dream come true.” Su said.
How did it feel to receive a reply from Xi? “I couldn’t believe it at first,” Su told People’s Daily. “This has encouraged me to work even harder in the future.”
1. What made Su Yimig happy on Feb 24?| A．Winning a gold metal. | B．Meeting with President Xi. |
| C．Getting a letter from President Xi. | D．Getting congratulations from his coach. |
| A．To tell him about his win | B．To thank him |
| C．To ask for help | D．To talk about the Olympics |
| A．Su no longer believes in himself. |
| B．Su will writing letters to President Xi. |
| C．Su hopes to encourage others to work hard. |
| D．Su will not stop going after his dreams. |
