1 . Here are four writing contests available for high school students.
Skipping Stones Youth Honor Awards
Skipping Stones magazine recognizes high school students that are working to promote multicultural and environmental awareness. The written submissions can include short stories, poems, and essays. Winners will receive an honor award certificate, and a year-long subscription to the magazine.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Noteworthy former winners include John Updike, Truman Capote, and Joyce Carol Oates. Each submission is judged on technical skill, originality, and the presence of a clear vision and voice. Regional and national award winners are qualified for a variety of different monetary awards in addition to publication in the National Catalog.
Bennington Young Writers Awards
Submissions are accepted in the fiction category. Students in 10th through 12th grade can submit a one-act play or a short story, recommended by a high school teacher. The first-place fiction winner receives $500 and the second-place winner receives $ 250.
The Claremont Review Writing Contest
The Claremont Review holds an annual contest in fiction and poetry writing. Submissions are welcome from writers aged 13 to 18 and must be previously unpublished. Winners and those receiving honorable mentions will be published in the autumn issue of The Claremont Review and will receive a year-long subscription to the magazine.
1. Which contest did Truman Capote once win?A.Skipping Stones Youth Honor Awards. |
B.Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. |
C.Bennington Young Writers Awards. |
D.The Claremont Review Writing Contest. |
A.Being a local. | B.Paying the entry fee. |
C.Handing in an unpublished entry. | D.Having a teacher's recommendation. |
A.Different cash prizes. | B.An honor award certificate. |
C.Free magazines for 12 months. | D.An opportunity to visit a college. |
1. Where would Humbert’s 60th marathon take place?
A.In Paris. | B.In Athens. | C.In Boston. |
A.In 1998. | B.In 1983. | C.In 1982. |
A.Her family members object. |
B.The number of runners is restricted. |
C.Her age exceeds the maximum age limit. |
A.Recommending a lifestyle. |
B.Promoting an event. |
C.Introducing a person. |
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4 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. How many hours is Shake it Off Fitness open each day?A.19. | B.21. | C.24. |
A.Spend wisely. | B.Evaluate his needs. | C.Have a tailored plan. |
A.Book a personal trainer. |
B.Experience the gym himself. |
C.Negotiate for a better price. |
5 . Despite what most people might think, you really don’t need much time to work out. In fact, even ten to twenty minutes of challenging exercise a few times a week is enough to burn fat, build muscle, boost strength, and contribute to a healthy, active lifestyle.
But sometimes, the resistance isn’t really about the actual time the workout takes. It’s about the energy it takes to get ready for it. Maybe your stress levels are over the top, or your energy levels have been so low that you keep talking yourself out of a workout. Or maybe you just don’t want to get all sweaty and have to take a shower afterward.
So in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, make time to move.
A.These are understandable excuses. |
B.Fitness can be simple, easy and convenient. |
C.The advantages of micro workouts are apparent. |
D.Try to add in micro workouts throughout the day. |
E.No matter how busy you are, you have time to exercise. |
F.Micro workouts are being backed up by trainers and science. |
G.Being healthy is really more important than you can imagine. |
6 . Today, many people are turning to social media for their fitness routines, with TikTok, one of the most popular platforms. Indeed, its fitness category has some 300 billion views. But are the posted works, exercises and challenges really safe and effective?
While fitness influencers can encourage people to become more physically active, which is a positive, the quality and accuracy of their content is a concern, according to a 2023 review in Frontiers in Public Health.
“There are a lot of unsustainable and unrealistic workouts on TikTok, and even some dangerous advice,” said Jess Brown, a certified personal trainer in Westchester, New York. “What’s more, much of the fitness information on TikTok isn’t backed by science or posted by fitness professionals. The workouts are usually generalized to anyone, too, and don’t take into account your health, your family history, your flexibility, your range of motion—the list goes on,” said Monica Jones, a certified personal trainer in Washington, DC.
One of the more popular TikTok fitness trends involves developing your abdominal muscles. These challenges often show an influencer doing one exercise or series of movements that, if repeated daily for a week or two, is promised to result in a sexy six-pack. “No way,” Brown said. “We’ve proven again and again that spot reduction isn’t a thing.”
“Unfortunately, there will always be trends centered around getting fast results, because those grab people’s attention. But it’s important to look at your fitness and health as a lifelong journey, not something you can achieve within 10 to 90 days,” Jones said.
How can you separate quality workouts from dangerous ones? First, check the information of the posters. They should be certified fitness professionals who have experience working with people. You also want a coach who emphasizes improving strength and health, not one who focuses on body type. A quality influencer should encourage mental well-being, self-care and the importance of listening to your body in addition to physical fitness.
1. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A.The problems of fitness content on TikTok. |
B.The lack of sustainability on TikTok workouts. |
C.The needs for personalized workout on TikTok. |
D.The absence of scientific backing in fitness information on TikTok. |
A.Sustainable workout routines. | B.Long-term health improvement. |
C.Certified fitness professional guidance. | D.Easy exercise with immediate results. |
A.Fitness should be a lifelong journey, not a quick achievement. |
B.Fitness training should be specific to body type and flexibility. |
C.Fitness influencers must prioritize fast results over long-term health. |
D.TikTok workouts must promote mental well-being over physical fitness. |
A.Personalized workout plans. | B.Paying attention to detail in exercises. |
C.Taking a balanced approach to fitness. | D.Certification and reputation in fitness training. |
7 . For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge—but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on.
While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery.
The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line.
Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”. Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said. “She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.”
In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then, Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me. She held me.”
In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not as hands-on as this one.
1. What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line?A.She felt herself struggling. | B.She was far behind others. |
C.She fell down all of a sudden. | D.She was interrupted by Avery. |
A.She ran the rest in place of Rich. | B.She tried to call for help at once. |
C.She helped Rich run to the finish line. | D.She shouted encouraging words to Rich. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Content. | C.Concerned. | D.Expected. |
A.A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race |
B.A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream |
C.A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother’s Race By Mistake |
D.A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream |
8 . 2024 Seattle Marathon’s Summer Events
The Seattle Marathon Association (SMA) is a non-profit organization proud of providing a quality running event in the Pacific Northwest. Join us for our annual family-friendly run at Seward Park with views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier. Dogs welcome! Choose your distance: 5k, 10k or Half Marathon! Kids are welcome to participate in the Kids Fun Run, a quick 1k run with specially provided snacks waiting at the end.
Event schedule
At 3:00 PM, June 21 — Early Packet Pickup
At 7:00 AM, June 22 — Event Day Registration & Packet Pickup
Registration fees
Events | Early Bird Pricing (Now-Feb. 29) | Regular Pricing (Mar. 1-Jun, 20) | Race Day Pricing (Jun. 21-22) |
Half Marathon | $62.00 | $82.00 | $122.00 |
10K Run/Walk | $35.00 | $52.00 | $72.00 |
5K Run/Walk | $31.00 | $42.00 | $62.00 |
Kids Fun Run | $20.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
All finishers will receive an event me dal and a technical fabric shirt.
●Top 3 overall men & women participants in the 5k (must come in under 25min), 10k (must come in under 45min) and Half Marathon (must come in under 1hr 30min) races will receive cash prizes at the finish line.
●In addition, in the week following the race, non-cash awards will be emailed to the top three runners in each age division. Age divisions are as follows: 14 and under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and 90+.
Free entries for the best athletes
We offer free entries for athletes who can prove qualifying time(s) within the last 2 years. Please note that we only offer free registration and do not cover any transportation, accommodation, food or visa fees. Please contact us with proof of your qualifying time(s) within the last 2 years for a free entry to the race.
1. What will a child receive after finishing the kids Fun Run?A.Cash prizes. | B.Special snacks. |
C.Track shoes. | D.Free accommodation. |
A.$70.00. | B.$84.00. | C.$104.00. | D.$144.00. |
A.Having received event medals twice. |
B.Offering evidence of their qualifying times. |
C.Completing the Half Marathon in 90 minutes. |
D.Ranking among top three in their age divisions. |
Grace and Ellen, both promising in their school’s dance competition, were fierce competitors. They both had great passion for dancing and dreamed for bigger stages. They were both friends and competitors. They had similar taste in music, and had similar dressing styles. They had both devoted themselves to preparing for the upcoming contest.
Grace’s journey to the competition was marked by countless hours of practice and determination. She would rise before the sun, and the studio lights were her only company. Every movement was perfected with unwavering mind. She knew that this competition wasn’t just about personal success; it was also about upholding her school’s honor. “Grace, you’re incredible!” Grace’s dance instructor, Mrs. Anderson, often praised her. “Your hard work will pay off.”
Ellen had been practicing hard for this competition as well. Her love for dance was her driving force. After school, she would head straight to the dance studio, tirelessly perfecting every step. Her dance shoes had become a part of her feet, and her heart burned with a strong desire for victory. “Ellen, you’re a natural,” her fellow dancers would often say. “You’ve got this!”
The day of the competition finally arrived, and there were five competitors fighting for the championship title. Ellen was scheduled to perform before Grace.
As Ellen stood backstage, the butterflies in her stomach seemed to have turned into a whirlwind. She practiced every move once again but suddenly broke her dress with a sharp movement. Panic set in as her mind raced for a solution.
“Ellen, you’re up next!” the stage manager announced.
In the dimly lit backstage area, Grace overheard Ellen’s whispers to her friend, Sarah.
“I broke my dancing dress, Sarah,” Ellen’s voice trembled. “What am I going to do?”
Grace’s heart sank as she overheard the conversation.
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Grace knew her dress would fit Ellen perfectly, but she hesitated.
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Tears of thanks welled up in Ellen’s eyes as she put on Grace’s dress.
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10 . Research has showed physical activities are very important for students. So many schools are now encouraging students to take part in any form of healthy exercise.
Physical education is an important part of healthy living for people of all age groups, especially for the students. This is because school life is full of stress.
Besides that, in today’s world, many school children eat unhealthy foods. These may include soft drinks, pizzas and burgers. Eating these foods can make school children gain weight.
Physical education at school helps prevent school children from putting on weight. Physical exercise and activities will help them burn off more calories (卡路里). If these calories are not burned off, they will be stored as fat.
At the same time, such activities play an important role in the growth and development of the bones (骨骼). Exercise such as jumping is especially important for school children.
A physically active student will also have a healthy heart. Research shows that kids who perform aerobic (有氧的) exercise, two to three times a week for at least twenty minutes, have a healthier heart compared with those who don’t take part in physical exercise. Some kinds of the healthy aerobic exercise are playing basketball, playing soccer and so on.
1. What are many schools encouraging their students to do?A.Study hard and get good grades. |
B.Join in different kinds of sports games. |
C.Take part in any form of healthy exercise. |
D.Take part in different kinds of after-school activities. |
A.Prevent | B.Discuss | C.Lose | D.Increase |
A.It’s not easy for students to receive physical education. |
B.Physical activities are good for students in many ways. |
C.Those who don’t take part in physical exercise can’t keep fit. |
D.Students should have more time to receive knowledge and education. |
A.Healthy living habits |
B.Students’ school life |
C.Exercise more to keep healthy |
D.Different kinds of aerobic exercise |