1 . I used to be fit. But
I choose a chair yoga video on YouTube. The 10-minute
Chair yoga probably isn’t going to turn me into a
| A．apart from | B．instead of | C．as for | D．thanks to |
| A．sleeping | B．jogging | C．lying | D．stretching |
| A．carried out | B．came across | C．began with | D．turned to |
| A．involves | B．indicates | C．performs | D．handles |
| A．challenge | B．effect | C．routine | D．treatment |
| A．position | B．matter | C．method | D．habit |
| A．announce | B．say | C．mention | D．expect |
| A．while | B．before | C．since | D．if |
| A．belonging | B．possession | C．accomplishment | D．safety |
| A．knowledge | B．energy | C．fun | D．focus |
| A．amazing | B．frightening | C．puzzling | D．annoying |
| A．stone-hearted | B．fresh-faced | C．single-minded | D．good-shaped |
| A．constantly | B．rarely | C．suddenly | D．merely |
| A．situation | B．behavior | C．mood | D．brain |
| A．affects | B．resets | C．controls | D．defends |
2 . Health and fitness help a person live a good and healthy life. Often due to various pressures, we tend to ignore our health.
It is important for everyone to devote some time to health and fitness. There are different levels of exercises for different age groups and we must do them according to our own health and age. Regular exercise stops our muscles from contracting and improves our energy levels as well.
Additionally, it is important to relax our body. We should have at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. It helps in improving our immune system and protects us against diseases.
| A．Health and fitness are interrelated to each other. |
| B．It also helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind. |
| C．Significance of Health and fitness is emphasized daily. |
| D．For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily. |
| E．If we keep our body fit, we can enjoy life in a better manner. |
| F．This makes our body suffer and we will catch some diseases. |
| G．Hence, we must exercise daily regardless of our age and working style. |
Climate protection strategy is fascinating the globe during the 19th Asian Games, not just athletic talent .
Avoiding fireworks during the opening ceremony promotes environmental awareness. Traditional fireworks displays are fun
The Games Village gave residents a “Low Carbon Account” as part of the green measures. Carbon points
| A．Golf. | B．Tennis. | C．Sailing. |
5 . The 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across the Globe—Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced.
This competition invites painting, calligraphy, and Chinese language enthusiasts from all around the world to take part in this exciting event.
Participants are encouraged to submit their creative themes for the contest, with the theme selection process being determined through public nominations.
If you’re interested, feel free to submit the theme that you believe fits best with the requirements of the competition.
Here are the requirements:
Who Can Apply
The call for creative themes for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide, with no limit to age or nationality.
Submission Dates
Submissions will be accepted from June 15, 2024, to 12:00 PM on June 30, 2024(Beijing Time.)
Announcement Date
The selected theme for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge will be announced on July 1, 2024, which also marks the official start date of the submission period for works under the selected theme.
Submission Methods
Participants can send their theme and related information to chinesebridge@chineseplus.net. “Chinese Bridge” also accepts direct messages on its official account on Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Weibo.
1. Who can be invited to the competition?| A．Tom who is crazy about Spanish. |
| B．Sandy who is creative in writing. |
| C．Lucy whose nationality is Chinese. |
| D．Bill who loves Chinese and calligraphy. |
| A．June 12, 2024. | B．July 1, 2024. |
| C．June 20, 2024. | D．July 15, 2024. |
| A．To build a competition organization. |
| B．To provide information about a competition. |
| C．To announce the opening of a competition. |
| D．To collect creative themes for a competition. |
1. 比赛的目的和意义；
2. 比赛的具体安排；
3. 其他。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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 fell down all of a sudden. |
| B．She was far behind others. |
| C．She felt herself struggling. |
| D．She was interrupted by Avery. |
| A．She helped Rich run to the finish line. |
| B．She tried to call for help at once. |
| C．She ran the rest in place of Rich. |
| D．She shouted encouraging words to Rich. |
| A．Doubtful. |
| B．Content. |
| C．Concerned. |
| D．Expected. |
| A．A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream |
| B．A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream |
| C．A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother’s Race By Mistake |
| D．A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race |
Beijing is set to host its annual Beijing Marathon. This event
The Beijing Marathon takes place in the autumn, when the city is decorated
Along the course, thousands of people line the streets, cheering and encouraging the runners,
The Beijing Marathon is not only a race, but it also is an experience
9 . To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Reader’s Digest(读者), we’re relaunching (重新推出) our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition with prizes of up to £1, 000 to be won.
Our 100-Word-Story Competition is your chance to show the world your story-telling talents. There are three categories—one for adults and two for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12. Your stories should be new, unpublished, and exactly 100 words—not a single word shorter or longer! Multiple entries are allowed per person.
The editorial team will pick a shortlist of three in each category and post them online on1st November 2023.
You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will get the top prize. Voting will close on30th November 2023 and winners will be published in our December issue.
More details:
·Complete the entry form below to enter. Include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form.
·Prizes:
Adults category: the winner will receive £1, 000 and a Serious Readers High Definition Floor or Table Light (value up to £399.99).
12-18s category: the winner will receive a £200 book voucher.
Under 12 category: the winner will receive £100 of book vouchers.
·Need some help with writing your story? Click here to checkout our handy guide!
·Please keep an eye on our Twitter or Facebook for more up-to-date news.
1. How many categories are there in the story competition?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．A prize worth £399.99. | B．£100 of book vouchers. |
| C．A £200 book voucher. | D．An issue of Reader’s Digest. |
| A．A speech. | B．A website. | C．A guidebook. | D．A news report. |
10 . Science shows that stretching us essential after exercise. Stretching lengthens and mobilizes the connective tissue around your muscle. What’s more, stretching helps your blood flow and even relieves your stress.
You could feel sick. You won’t be surprised to know that when you exercise, you raise your heart rate for a period of time. While it’s great to get that blood flowing, it’s just as important to get your heart rate back to a normal level after the workout is over.
Your muscles will likely become stiffer and sorer. When you exercise your muscles, it produces lactic acid (乳酸), which is actually what causes your muscles to become sore. When you rest between periods of exercise, your body naturally breaks down that lactic acid. Is there one thing that helps your body get rid of that lactic acid?
| A．You guessed it: Stretching. |
| B．You’ll be at risk of injury. |
| C．You’ll improve your flexibility by Stretching. |
| D．This is also known in the fitness world as “cooling down”. |
| E．It does wonders for both your physical and mental health. |
| F．There are harmful side effects if you don’t stretch after exercise. |
| G．That’s why people often feel pain in their “weight bearing” joints like knees. |
