1 . Nenad Bach, an American composer and singer who lives with Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病) is the founder of “Ping-pong Parkinson”, a movement that promotes ping-pong as a therapy (疗法) to improve the lives of Parkinson’s patients worldwide.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010, Bach found that his tremors (颤抖) and other symptoms were keeping him from playing his guitar. But a friend introduced him to ping-pong, also known as table tennis, and he soon found that both his motor skills and his mood seemed to improve when he played. Bach’s doctor confirmed his improved state. And that’s when the idea for “Ping-pong Parkinson” took root.
In 2017, Bach worked with well-known New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz. Shortz also happens to be the owner of the Westchester Table Tennis Center. In October of 2019, the first Parkinson’s World Table Tennis Championship was held at the Center, attracting people with Parkinson’s disease from as far away as Sweden, Japan, Brazil, Croatia, England, and China.
Recently, a small study was conducted by scientists at Fukuoka University in Japan. People with Parkinson’s disease participated in a table tennis exercise program once a week for six months. Participants experienced significant improvements in facial expression, posture rigidity, speed of movement and hand tremors. They also experienced improvements in speech, handwriting, getting dressed, getting out of bed and walking.
Dr. Ken-ichi Inoue, the study’s author, comments, “While this study was small, with twelve participants, the results are encouraging because they show ping-pong, a relatively inexpensive form of therapy, may improve some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.” Dr. Inoue is planning a much larger study to confirm his findings.
1. Why did Bach pick up ping-pong?| A．He found it great fun. |
| B．He followed his doctor’s advice. |
| C．He wanted to improve his conditions. |
| D．His friend needed someone to play it with. |
| A．“Ping-pong Parkinson” met with wide objections. |
| B．Doing word puzzles benefits people living with Parkinson’s disease. |
| C．Bach taught people living with Parkinson’s disease to play the guitar. |
| D．The first Parkinson’s World Table Tennis Championship was held in the US. |
| A．Small subject number. | B．Short studying period. |
| C．Incomplete study aspects. | D．Limited subject performances. |
| A．To promote a sports event. |
| B．To tell the story of Nenad Bach’s struggle. |
| C．To introduce a therapy for Parkinson’s disease. |
| D．To present the findings of Nenad Bach’s research. |
2 . Here are some apps you may find useful.
Mirror
It is like having a personal trainer in your home with you. The super smart screen is designed to look like a full-length mirror. It offers more than 20 types of workouts with classes ranging from 15 to 60 minutes and beginner to expert levels. Mirror requires special equipment that is separate from the membership fee.
Peloton
Even those who don’t like exercise know what Peloton is. Workouts available (可利用的) on the Peloton app go far beyond biking. But with so many Peloton diehard fans praising the app as one of the best cardio (有氧运动) workouts out there, the cycling aspect deserves the spotlight. Peloton is community-based and offers the chance to bike with other members. Classes are fun to follow, led by famous instructors.
Fitbod
It builds custom (定制的) workouts based on your strength-training ability, past workouts, and available gym equipment. Each day you get a personalized fitness plan to help you get stronger. It is its advantage that attracts many diehard fans. Fitbod workouts focus on all your muscle groups in the classes. Fitbod is free to try, but if you want to unlock the unlimited workouts, you have to pay.
Tonal
It is designed for people who like the range of machines at the gym, but don’t like sharing them. It brings the whole gym set-up home, but it’s not cheap. Accessories (配件) like handles and a bench are sold separately. Instead of taking up a bunch of space in your garage or basement, Tonal provides everything including fitness classes in a touch-screen display.
1. Which app is best for cyclists?| A．Fitbod. | B．Tonal. | C．Mirror. | D．Peloton. |
| A．It offers daily workout plans. |
| B．It can be used for free forever. |
| C．It has offline personal trainers. |
| D．It centers on weight loss programs. |
| A．Machine designers. | B．Fitness lovers. |
| C．Gym owners. | D．Rich salesmen. |
| A．They require customers to register. | B．They sell relevant equipment. |
| C．They give fitness classes online. | D．They can be used while working. |
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Dear teachers and fellow students,
It’s my great honour to stand here and present a speech about the worrying situation in our school.
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That’s all! Thanks for all your attention!
Once upon a time, there was a young athletic boy who is really hungry for success. For him, winning was everything and success was measured just by winning. He practised hard every day to win every race lying ahead of him.
One day, the boy was preparing himself for a running competition in his small village. A large crowd had gathered to witness the sporting event. A wise old man had travelled far to bear witness also. The race began. The boy with his determination, strength and power took the winning line and came to the first. The crowd were excited, cheering and waving at the boy. However, the wise man remained still and calm, expressing no excitement. The little boy, however, felt proud and important.
A second race was called and two new young fit challengers came forward to run with him. The race was started and sure enough the little boy came through and finished first. Once again the crowd was excited again, and cheered and waved at the boy. The wise man remained still and calm again, expressing no excitement. The little boy, however, felt proud and important.
Another race, the wise old man stepped forward and presented the little boy with two new challengers, an elderly weak lady and a blind man. “What is this?” the little boy was puzzled. “This is no race!” he claimed. “Race,” said the wise man.
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The race was started and the boy was the only finisher.
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“Race again,” replied the wise man, “this time finish together with all three of you.”
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5 . The History and Development of Soccer
Soccer, known as football in most of the world, is one of the most popular sports today. Let’s explore its history and how it developed and spread over the years.
It is said that the history of soccer dates back as far as 2500 B.C. in London. In China, the most relevant(相关的) is the Chinese game of Tsu’Chu(Cuju). Records of the game began during the Han Dynasty(206B.C.—220A.D.) and it may have been a training exercise for soldiers. Players kicked a small ball into a net between two bamboo poles. The use of hands was not allowed, but a player could use his feet and other parts of his body.
The modern shape of soccer was formed at the beginning of the 19th century. In 1848, the “Cambridge Rules”were established(建立) at Cambridge University. After they graduated, adult football clubs became more common, players could continue to play the ball.
The Football Association(FA) was created on October 26,1863. Over the years, more clubs joined the FA until the number reached 128 by 1887. In 1872, the first Football Association Cup was played in London. Other associations were formed, including the Football League in 1888 in the north and midlands of the country, and the first championship(冠军) league games were played.
It did not take long for other European countries to accept the British love for soccer. Leagues began popping up throughout the world: the Netherlands and Denmark in 1889, Argentina in 1893, Chile in 1895, Switzerland and Belgium in 1895, Italy in 1898, Germany and Uruguay in 1900,Hungary in 1901, and Finland in 1907. It was not until 1903 that France formed their league.
In 1930,the first-ever FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay. There were 41 members of FIFA at that time. Today it has over 200 members and the World Cup is one of the biggest events of the year.
1. What do we know about Chinese game of Tsu’Chu?| A．It began as far as 2500 B. C. |
| B．English soccer developed from it. |
| C．Players were allowed to use their hands. |
| D．It was probably a training exercise for soldiers. |
| A．In 1800. | B．In 1848. | C．In 1863. | D．In 1887. |
| A．Soccer spread worldwide. |
| B．Football clubs formed in Europe. |
| C．The whole world accepted the British soccer. |
| D．200 members joined in the first-ever FIFA World Cup. |
| A．In order of time. |
| B．In order of place. |
| C．In order of character. |
| D．In order of importance. |
| A．In Singapore. | B．In China. | C．In Russia. |
Lucy was very nervous. She had a swimming competition in the morning and could not sleep. She tossed and turned all night. She was no stranger to competition. In fact, she loved it. Lucy was very athletic and was not only part of a swim team, but a soccer team as well. But this particular competition was important. She had made it all the way to the finals and didn’t want to let her teammates down.
When her alarm went off at 6: 00 am, she hit the snooze button and rolled onto her side, wishing she could just stay in bed all day. Having slept so poorly, Lucy was not at all ready for the day. After a few minutes, she stretched her arms above her head and yawned before throwing her covers back and climbing out of bed.
She was terribly anxious about the competition, so much that she couldn’t even eat breakfast. It felt as though her stomach was doing somersaults (翻腾). Lucy’s mother looked concerned. “You have to eat something,” she said. “It’s important to keep your strength up.” “I know, I’m just not hungry this morning,” Lucy replied, picking at her eggs with a fork. All she could think about was facing the competition. What if she performed poorly? What if she disappointed her coach and teammates? She wouldn’t be able to forgive herself.
Lucy’s mom sensed her daughter’s worry and gave her a reassuring (令人宽慰的) pat on the back. “You’ll be great, dear. Just do your best. That’s all that matters.”
Lucy felt a bit of relief and appreciated her mother’s kind words. But by the time she got to the athletic club where the swim meet was being held, that feeling of comfort had dissolved (消融). She went to the locker room to prepare for the competition, but when she opened her gym bag, she was quite surprised.
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She didn’t expect to find a handwritten note.
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She saw her soccer uniform and realized she had grabbed the wrong bag.
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8 . If you have watched the amazing Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, chances are that you have fallen in love with some winter sports and you’re already making sure your equipment is ready for them.
But there are still some other things to think about. Skiing and snowboarding are great winter sports that provide a total body workout.
| A．Maybe you haven’t bought all the equipment. |
| B．And that is when injuries are more likely to occur. |
| C．Exercising in the cold decreases your body temperature. |
| D．You should take advantage of this opportunity to have a rest. |
| E．Probably, you have got your skis tuned and skates sharpened. |
| F．All of them are areas that can be trained before the winter season. |
| G．However, it can be hard on the body the first time you hit the slopes. |
9 . Seventy-eight-year-old Nora Langdon spends multiple days a week at the gym, training for lifting competitions three hours at a time. Now, she has become a(n)
At the age of 65, Langdon was
After joining the gym and watching her trainer prepare for a powerlifting meet, she
Although Langdon has won 20 of her powerlifting meets and has state, national and world records under her belt, she shows no signs of
“She’s really been a
She wants others to know that with motivation and strong faith, anyone of her age can get into
| A．opponent | B．model | C．amateur | D．headache |
| A．determined | B．satisfied | C．stressed | D．worried |
| A．attempted | B．refused | C．struggled | D．hesitated |
| A．study | B．change | C．visit | D．break |
| A．reported | B．witnessed | C．organized | D．entered |
| A．test | B．fix | C．try | D．adopt |
| A．eventually | B．naturally | C．directly | D．temporarily |
| A．destination | B．reference | C．task | D．passion |
| A．improving | B．stopping | C．recovering | D．winning |
| A．lifestyle | B．competition | C．goal | D．success |
| A．leader | B．memory | C．coach | D．treasure |
| A．threatening | B．convincing | C．inspiring | D．confusing |
| A．debt | B．shape | C．trouble | D．position |
| A．exercise | B．fight | C．develop | D．suffer |
| A．calm | B．relaxed | C．optimistic | D．healthy |
1. What’s the man doing?
| A．Studying for an exam. | B．Watching a match. | C．Playing computer games. |
| A．She has no confidence in herself. |
| B．She is late for the fitness training. |
| C．She’s too fat for the dancing club. |
