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I recently went SKYDIVING! It’s something I’ve been talking about doing since last year, but to be honest, it was planned super last minute… like within a matter of a few weeks.
It all started when I ran into a friend of mine walking home from a local festival earlier this summer. We started chatting about what we’d both been up to this summer and somehow got on the subject of both being interested in going skydiving someday. My friend, Denny, said he’d be onboard if I really wanted to schedule a jump and I was so excited to finally have someone to go with!
Later that night, we texted back and forth and decided on our jump date a few weeks in the future. When the very Sunday came, we were both FULL of excitement for our first skydiving experience. He had been bungee jumping before and I’d done my fair share of zip-lining, but neither of us figured that either of those of experiences would prepare us for what we had in store.
The drive there didn’t happen without a slight delay. As soon as we got off the through-way on to the exit towards the small town where the skydiving facility was, Denny’s car started to make a strange noise, forcing us to pull over on a busy interstate (州际公路).
Only 20 minutes away from WNY Skydiving (the place where we were going), we discovered we had a flat tyre (轮胎). At that point, I felt pretty defeated. Our scheduled time was 4 pm — the last appointment time of the day — so I figured they wouldn’t be able to wait for or delay the operations for us since we were racing against the light.
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We called American Automobile Association (AAA) and hoped for the best.
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We were informed we were the final jump of the night… the “sunset jump”.
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Once celebrated as “the sport of kings”, polo (马球), a unique sport with ancient roots,
Different cultures developed similar games and, over time, polo evolved
During the 1930s, the modern version of the sport enjoyed a period of
Polo’s noble and warrior-like characteristics have won it many
Published by the Cultural Relics Press, the book gives a detailed introduction to polo in China, with photos of artifacts and events, and an engaging storyline
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3 . Mathea isn’t a typical grandmother. She was 92 years old when she
Mathea doesn’t allow her
Mathea runs all year round and keeps a(n)
Mathea says it is her
Mathea says getting through the finish line and earning a Guinness World Records title is an
A.put | B.saw | C.crossed | D.measured |
A.job | B.age | C.illness | D.laziness |
A.silence | B.shape | C.line | D.order |
A.seldom | B.only | C.never | D.still |
A.enjoys | B.misses | C.minds | D.finishes |
A.guard | B.change | C.promote | D.cover |
A.wish | B.name | C.feel | D.gift |
A.lasting | B.imaginary | C.secret | D.unrealistic |
A.disturbed | B.occupied | C.injured | D.observed |
A.supports | B.rescues | C.trains | D.encounters |
A.ability | B.dream | C.career | D.promise |
A.respond to | B.go against | C.come from | D.take over |
A.resting | B.moving | C.sightseeing | D.learning |
A.honor | B.score | C.treatment | D.magic |
A.excitement | B.origin | C.agreement | D.end |
4 . What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s suggestion?
A.Disapproving. |
B.Supportive |
C.Uncaring. |
A.Do some exercise. | B.Get an extra key. | C.Order room service. |
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Dear Li Hua.
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yours faithfully,
David
7 . A week after my mother’s passing, I found myself puzzled with how to go on with life. When a friend emailed me about a race supporting cancer research, I initially ignored it. It seemed too close to the heart, as cancer was the very disease that had taken my mother away from me. But something about my friend’s words — “I can help organize the whole thing” — stuck with me. I felt I ought to agree.
In the weeks that followed, I gradually re-entered the world of the living. Monitoring our team’s website became a daily routine, and with each donation, a sense of pride welled up in me. I knew my mom would have wanted it that way. She was the type who never got defeated. It was this very spirit that helped me get by.
When the race ended, I noticed the runners all had one thing in common: There were big smiles on their faces. They made it look so rewarding and effortless. I wanted in. So I enrolled (报名) in another race two months later. Considering I could barely run a mile, it was truly challenging. But my friend and I made a training plan so I wouldn’t come in last. I followed it seriously and didn’t let anything get in my way.
Running up and down the city’s hills, I was flooded with memories. I had lived there after college and my mother had visited often. I passed Bloomingdale’s, recalling the time she and I had gotten into a screaming argument there. I was about to beat myself up when I remembered what Mom had said after her diagnosis (诊断) of cancer.” I don’t want you to feel guilty about anything.” Her paper-thin hands had held me tightly. A weight lifted from my shoulders. When the race day arrived, I gave it my all for my mom and for all she had taught me and continued to teach me. As I ran, whenever I felt like slowing down, I pictured her cheering me on.
Crossing the finish line, I felt enveloped in her love and a profound sense of peace.
1. What initially made the author hesitant to participate in the race?A.A busy schedule. | B.Limited running abilities. |
C.The loss of her mother. | D.Lack of interest in running. |
A.The promise of winning the race. | B.The encouragement of family members. |
C.The desire to prove their athleticism. | D.The big smiles on the runners’ faces. |
A.A reminder of college life. | B.Memories associated with her mother. |
C.A place of communication. | D.A challenging running place. |
A.The company of her friends. | B.The inspiration from her mom. |
C.The pleasure in going for a run. | D.The success in organizing an event. |
8 . During the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in 2023, one of the highlights is a 48-year-old Uzbekistan gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina (“Chuso” as she is affectionately known), who continues to compete despite numerous “retirements” .
Born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan in 1975, Chuso competed and won gold in her first Olympic Games at Barcelona 1992. After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, Chuso got married in 1997 and two years later, Alisher, her son, was born. Chuso’s first “retirement” was due after competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, by which time five world championship medals had been won including three golds. But in 2002, Alisher was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). The family moved to Germany where better treatment was available and Chuso continued to train as a way to take a break from the stresses of her son’s health.
Chuso competed at Athens 2004, gained German citizenship in 2006 and won silver on vault (跳马) at Beijing 2008 for her adopted nation — Germany, aged 33, just months after Alisher received the all-clear. At London 2012, Chuso came fifth in the vault final. And finally, in 2013, after eight years in Germany, Chuso returned to the place she calls home, Uzbekistan. Chuso switched back to competing for her home nation at Rio 2016 and at Tokyo 2020, where she just qualified for vault, but unfortunately did not make the final. In 2022, Chuso won gold on vault at the Doha World Cup on 5 March, the second of four of the 2022 FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup series.
The 48-year-old gymnast’s motto is, “I’d rather try today than regret tomorrow”. “I’m an ordinary person,” Chuso says. “I have my feelings, hardships and sometimes I’m even in a bad mood. Nothing phenomenal (非凡的) about me, just stuck in sports a little longer. If you want to achieve something, there is always a way.”
1. In which year was Chuso’s son born?A.1997. | B.1999. | C.2000. | D.2008. |
A.To hold German citizenship. | B.To get better treatment for Alisher. |
C.To seek better living conditions. | D.To receive more professional training. |
A.Six. | B.Seven. | C.Eight. | D.Nine. |
A.Active and energetic. | B.Outgoing and generous. |
C.Ordinary and humorous. | D.Determined and positive. |
1. When will the sports meeting be held?
A.In three weeks. | B.In five weeks. | C.In six weeks. |
A.Swim on Wednesday. | B.Run a mini-marathon. | C.Change the exercise time. |
1. Why did the speaker practice at youth golf camps?
A.To join his school team. | B.To please his father. | C.To compete for his friends. |
A.In France. | B.In the US. | C.In Scotland. |
A.$15 million. | B.$50 million. | C.$75 million. |
A.Train other golf lovers. |
B.Hold competitions in poor cities. |
C.Provide golf camps for kids. |