| A．David. | B．Mary. | C．Frank. |
1. How did the woman feel about badminton while at school?
| A．It was fun. | B．It was difficult. | C．It was tiring. |
| A．She has lunch in the office. |
| B．She sees sports games. |
| C．She works out. |
| A．To invite her to lunch. |
| B．To find a partner for a game. |
| C．To deliver his sister’smessage. |
1. Where does the running group meet?
| A．At the river. |
| B．At the university. |
| C．At the park. |
| A．One mile. |
| B．Two miles. |
| C．Three miles. |
1. What did the woman’s father think of her plan?
| A．It was a fantastic idea. | B．It wasn’t suitable for her. | C．It wasn’t an interesting sport. |
| A．Confident. | B．Nervous. | C．Painful. |
| A．He offended her daughter a little. |
| B．He knew his daughter very much. |
| C．He promised to help his daughter train. |
1. For what did the woman win $200?
| A．A quiz. | B．A show. | C．A book. |
| A．At a pub. | B．At a canteen. | C．At a lottery store. |
| A．To write a better book. |
| B．To win a bigger lottery prize. |
| C．To share the woman’s prize. |
| A．To inform him of a contest. |
| B．To ask him about the contest. |
| C．To encourage him to enter a contest. |
Different sports filled my days in my youth. I dreamed or a big win some day, with a big trophy (奖杯). I was skillful and fast, or so I thought. However, I soon learned my skills seemed quite weak because the bigger, stronger boys seemed to occupy every corner of the playground. Once I was in the 100-yard hurdles, the only recognition I received for my performance was two bloody knees.
In college, I took a swim competition, dreaming of the glory! It turned out I achieved nothing. As an older adult, I still maintained an active lifestyle. In 2010 I signed up for a stair-climbing challenge to raise money for fighting against lung cancer. My father had died of the same disease, so this was a meaningful cause for me. Then, in 2019,the organization offered an even more challenging climb option: the vertical (垂直的) mile. So I would have three hours to climb up and down twenty-eight floors fifteen times, plus three more.
I trained hard. When the challenge started. I felt confident. But soon my legs started feeling heavy. What was worse, I began experiencing leg cramps (抽筋). My progress slowed dramatically and I quickly fell behind. When came down after finishing lap 14, it was past the time limit, so my big win had escaped once again.
Soon after the climb, I struggled to experience the sense of self-satisfaction. And I had, after all, set a goal for myself to prove what I was made of, what I had inside me. And what I had inside me was, “Nice try, but you didn’t make it.” So, a year later, at age 62 and after numerous workouts, I was back. Like last year, I was well ahead after an hour and I again started feeling some discomfort in my legs. I heard myself cry out loud, “Oh, no not again!” I finally stopped and sat down on the stairs, feeling quite depressed and wondering if my dream was over. A few climbers stopped to offer help. I was touched, but embarrassed to accept. Except for one climber. An angel climber, really.
Jessica, who I happened to know, was a salesman’s friend when I bought new running shoes at his store. And without that connection, she might have climbed past me as I sat on those steps, my legs shaking. But all those things did happen, and Jessica stopped to help.
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When she saw I was cramping, she offered me some sports drinks containing electrolytes (电解质).
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The cramps in my legs finally started to go away.
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8 . Cash Composition Contest
In support of Financial Literacy Month (April), Michigan State University Extension and 4-H, a youth organization, are coordinating (协调) the Cash Composition Contest. Youths residing in Michigan are encouraged to answer this year’s essay question with an essay of 300 words or less. The 5 top-scoring essays will each win a $100 gift card thanks to the generous sponsorship by Extra Credit Union.
Timeline
April 30, 2023: Essay submission due by 11:59 pm
May 31, 2023: Winners notified
Cash Composition Topic
What is the difference between a need and a want? Discuss how you determine if something is a need or a want. How can you make sure you have enough money to get your needs and still enjoy some of your wants? Share how needs and wants might change throughout one’s life.
Grading Standards
● Quality of Writing
● Organization and Information
● Grammar
Guidelines
Participants must:
● Between 9—12 years of age as of January 1, 2023 living in the state of Michigan.
● Have knowledge of money management such as saving, spending, borrowing, and planning appropriate for age and grade level.
Requirements
● Youths must have parental or guardian permission to apply and participate.
● The application form must be completed by a parent/guardian.
● Youths must write an essay (300 words or less)on the assigned topic above.
● Essays must be submitted on the contest registration page.
● The essay must be the work of the student submitting it. It is highly recommended that youths write their essay prior to completing the registration/submission form.
1. Who will sponsor the contest prizes?| A．Michigan State University. | B．Extra Credit Union. |
| C．A local youth organization. | D．The state of Michigan. |
| A．The changes throughout one’s life. |
| B．The ways to improve quality of writing. |
| C．The need for charity management. |
| D．The discussions on needs and wants. |
| A．Submitting the essay on April 29. | B．Writing an essay of 300 words. |
| C．Filling the application form in person. | D．Finishing the essay before registration. |
9 . I have been in love with Yoga for many years. The practice of Yoga can lead to a
Instead of standing alone, the class stands in a
A slight
As we finish, there is a moment of silence for us to
| A．separation | B．conflict | C．harmony | D．adjustment |
| A．bending | B．standing | C．jumping | D．sliding |
| A．pride | B．belonging | C．patience | D．connection |
| A．circle | B．line | C．crowd | D．shelter |
| A．receives | B．offers | C．assures | D．affords |
| A．strength | B．power | C．weight | D．energy |
| A．improve | B．change | C．lower | D．challenge |
| A．tighten | B．loose | C．wave | D．raise |
| A．shake | B．touch | C．hug | D．push |
| A．honor | B．support | C．sympathy | D．respect |
| A．failing | B．releasing | C．injuring | D．falling |
| A．safe | B．confident | C．smart | D．independent |
| A．struggling | B．dancing | C．skating | D．balancing |
| A．secretly | B．individually | C．eventually | D．purposely |
| A．popular | B．unique | C．strong | D．effective |
10 . It’s easy to talk yourself out of exercising. Even when you have the best intentions to work out, excuses are so easy to find — “I’m too tired”, “I’m busy” or “The weather is bad”. Don’t worry!
※ Take baby steps.
You’ll never try to run 10 miles just in a single day, right? When you do too much too soon, you’ll end up injured and discouraged. Take it easy as you get stated. Maybe you only run a quarter of a mile during your first week.
※ Show the clock who is boss.
Health experts say that you should aim for at least 150 minutes of exercise a week, plus weight training at least twice a week. If you work too late to get to a gym, keep a set of weights at home. If you can’t do 30 minutes at once, break it up into 10 or 15 minutes’ sections.
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Your workout should be just as much a habit as brushing your teeth or eating breakfast. When it’s part of your routine, you won’t even have to think about it. In a few months, fitness can be regular in your day.
※ Keep it real.
You’re not going to shake off 30 pounds in a week.
※Celebrate.
It takes weeks to see real changes. Therefore, even a pound of weight loss or a pound of muscle gain is the reason to reward yourself.
| A．Do it for yourself. |
| B．Try to get used to it. |
| C．Go out with friends or buy a pair of jeans. |
| D．Keep a fitness journal to record your progress. |
| E．Aim for something that is realistic as a first step. |
| F．The following tricks can keep your fitness routine on track. |
| G．When it gets easy for you, you’ll surely make it more challenging. |
