1 . The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals.
Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals. Plan your workouts for the week and mark them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day.
Exercise early.
Keep moving.
Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activities reduces the risk of heart disease risk factors. Small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating.
Think out of the box.
The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity.
A.Plan ahead |
B.Plan out your route before you go |
C.Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips |
D.Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health |
E.Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations |
F.Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair |
G.Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout |
1. How did the woman know the gym?
A.From a friend. | B.From a website. | C.From a newspaper. |
A.16 hours. | B.19 hours. | C.24 hours. |
A.Nutritious meals. | B.Free membership fee. | C.Experienced personal trainers. |
A.Pay a visit to the gym. |
B.Choose a personal trainer. |
C.Apply for a membership card. |
3 . 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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6 . “The benefits brought to my life from running are not only physical. Running gets me out of home,” says Youyou, a visually impaired (视觉障碍) runner.
Yachi has been pacing (领跑) for Youyou for several years. They crashed into each other repeatedly when they first tried running with the 30cm-long rope between them. When they run, a 30cm-long blue rope connects Youyou’s left wrist (手腕) to Yachi’s right. They move like each other’s mirror image, using the rope as a form of communication. When Yachi’s and Youyou’s speeds are the same, the rope will naturally relax. The two don’t actually need to talk too much about running. Now, they run like each other’s clones.
Thanks to the rope, running is no longer a lonely task, explains Yachi. “This is a matter of achievements for both of us. Not only am I helping him improve, he is also pushing me to hold on and be strong,” he says.
When preparing for a competition, more pacers join them, forming a running formation. During training, Yao Ying runs in front, Yachi is on Youyou’s left, and Xiao Yu’er is at the back. Watching them run from behind, the unbreakable formation seems to surround (包围) Youyou; but in fact, all of them are surrounded by the unbreakable force of friendship.
Training is no longer the only purpose of their runs. It also allows them to hang out together as friends. When they go out to eat, Youyou doesn’t really like the restaurants that are overly attentive because he’s visually impaired, which makes him feel uncomfortable.
Yachi, Yao Ying and Xiao Yu’er all know Youyou well. No matter what they do, how much progress in running is made, and what exciting competitions are waiting, running has allowed them to connect and head into the unknown together, which in itself is a great achievement.
1. What can be inferred when the rope connecting the runner and the pacer relaxes?A.They have different speeds. | B.Their rope should be removed. |
C.They need further communication. | D.Their running pace is harmonious. |
A.It is a boring task. | B.It is a win-win practice. |
C.It stops him from running faster. | D.It requires him to push the runner. |
A.The food is not pleasing. | B.He isn’t treated normally. |
C.He isn’t offered enough care. | D.There are too many people there. |
A.Pacing Is More Than Just Running | B.Friendship Develops with Competitions |
C.An Excellent Running Team Is Being Formed | D.A Visually Impaired Runner Achieves Success |
7 . A few years ago, I felt like a true failure. I was doing Weight Watchers for the third time in order to lose weight, but not making
At that time, I spent hours every day working out to my videos and was still
What was more surprising was that I
A.mistakes | B.friends | C.sense | D.progress |
A.strong | B.fat | C.young | D.short |
A.admire | B.observe | C.threaten | D.fight |
A.change | B.record | C.test | D.system |
A.formal | B.difficult | C.unexpected | D.confusing |
A.picnic | B.meal | C.movie | D.walk |
A.teaching | B.studying | C.enjoying | D.creating |
A.disappointed | B.pleased | C.careful | D.bored |
A.got up | B.broke down | C.checked out | D.came back |
A.curious | B.annoyed | C.frightened | D.calm |
A.organized | B.recalled | C.demanded | D.expressed |
A.made | B.signed | C.turned | D.ended |
A.In case | B.Soon after | C.Even though | D.As if |
A.suddenly | B.extremely | C.importantly | D.unusually |
A.goal | B.limit | C.struggle | D.failure |
8 . Arm wrestling(扳手腕) is a type of athletic contest.
Like many other sports, there are different classes in arm wrestling. For championships, players are divided into classes by weight.
Arm wrestling has a very long history. It started as just a Saturday night past time. A journalist named Bill Soberanes founded the sport around 1952. Since the American Armsport Association(AAA) sanctioned(认可) it, many organizations have worked hard to support and promote competitive arm wrestling.
Now, arm wrestling attracts a variety of people, of all ages and backgrounds.
A.There are two competitors in the contest. |
B.Their health conditions need to be considered. |
C.Arm wrestling is widely accepted among the young. |
D.Many people don’t think of arm wrestling as a sport. |
E.It can be as exciting for the young as it is for the old. |
F.They contribute to improving the image people have of arm wrestling. |
G.There are also different divisions for those who wrest with the right hand, in contrast to those with left one. |
9 . A pacer is someone who runs in races or marathons to help set the pace for runners. There are different types of pacers. A race pacer usually carries a sign highlighting a specific competition time for a race. He helps runners reach their goals without relying on technology, such as a smart watch or GPS. Professional pacers are used in long-distance races. They run at different sections of the race to inspire runners. A record pacer helps a professional runner set a new record, who often leads the race for a predetermined distance at a predetermined pace.
A runner being paced runs directly following a pacer. Having a pacer can be helpful for a long-distance runner because researches show that it takes more energy to lead in a race all through the race than to follow another runner. The pacer takes on the responsibility of timing and establishing the pace so the runner only has to focus on his own running. Having a pacer as a guide in a long race can take some of the stress and pressure off by keeping an even pace. The pacer may also provide encouragement along the way to work towards the goal.
There are times, though, when running with a pacer can be more stressful than beneficial for a runner — especially for amateur runners. Not having taken professional training, you set a goal to run a particular pace, but then you realize this may not be the best speed for you. In some cases, the pacer is running too quickly for what you can stand. Other times, you could misjudge your abilities and run a slower pace than what your body can bear.
It is important to note that you don’t have to stay with a pacer just because you started with him. If you feel strong at the end and want to finish faster, you can run ahead. Or if he is too fast, you could slow down and maybe even join the slower pace group behind you.
1. What does a record pacer do?A.He provides technical support. |
B.He helps a runner keep the record. |
C.He offers medical help to a runner. |
D.He leads a professional runner at a speed set beforehand. |
A.Injured. | B.Legendary. | C.Unprofessional. | D.Graceful. |
A.Changing pacers from time to time. |
B.Following the pacer strictly all through the race. |
C.Giving up something and preparing for a breakthrough. |
D.Listening to your body and doing what feels right for you. |
A.Sport and fitness. | B.Science and technology. |
C.History and culture. | D.Health and lifestyle. |
1. 比赛的目的;
2. 比赛的情况;
3. 你的感受。
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参考词汇:拔河比赛tug of war
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