16th iPhone Photography AWARDS Call for Entries
●Categories
Abstract, Animals, Architecture, Children, City life/Cityscape, Landscape, Lifestyle, Nature, People, Portrait, Series (3 images), Still Life, Travel, Other.
●Requirements
Entries are open worldwide to photographers using an iPhone or iPad. Photos should not be published previously anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are suitable. The photos should not be changed in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. It is OK to use any IOS apps.
The submissions must be in the original size or not smaller than 1000 pixels in either height or width.
●Prizes
All photographers compete for the 4 IPPAWARDS Photographers of the Year. Grand Prize, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Grand Prizes: All entries compete for the famous IPPA Photographer of the Year Award title.
14 Gold Bars: The 1st place winner of the 14 categories will win a Gold Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint in the world.
14 Platinum Bars: The 2nd and 3rd place winners of the 14 categories will win a Platinum Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint in the world.
Certificates in all Categories: All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each category will receive an IPPAWARDS certificate.
Honorable Mentions: IPPAWARDS judges will award several Honorable Mention to entries to acknowledge talent as they consider fit.
●How to Enter:
1. Select how many images you want to enter.
2. Follow the check-out process to pay the entry fee.
3. Select your images and upload; click here to start.
1. What makes a qualified entry for the competition as an iPhone user?| A．A two-image Series. | B．A published photo. |
| C．An unused original photo. | D．An 800-pixel photo. |
| A．Gold Bar. | B．Platinum Bar. | C．Honorable Mention. | D．Grand prize. |
| A．In a fashion magazine. | B．In an iPhone manual book. |
| C．On a mobile phone website. | D．In a photography guidebook. |
Chinese kung fu, also known as wushu or Chinese martial arts, is one of the most well-known examples of traditional Chinese culture. It is probably one of the
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It is estimated that Chinese kung fu dates back to primitive society. At that time people used sticks
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3 . At 81 years old, Jeanne Daprano is still pushing her body to the limit. She’s still running competitive races, breaking world records and taking on new challenges.“The thing I’m learning about aging is that it’s inevitable,” Daprano said.“I’m not going to escape it. There are two ways to go:You can either press on or give up.”
Daprano grew up in Iowa. Then, she moved to California. As a primary school teacher, she began running in order to keep up with her student.“I was known as a running teacher,” she said.“I had my students do fitness before we studied in the morning and then throughout the day.”Then she began running competitively with 5K and 10K road races before moving to the track. She is now the world record holder in the women’s 75-year-old age group 400 meters and 800 meters. “When I get to the final fi nish line, I want this body to be worn out. I’m not doing this to live to be 100. I’m doing this to be the best I can be today.”
After moving to Atlanta about a decade ago, Daprano met fitness trainer David Buer. Ever since, she’s been coming to his gym, where he tailors workouts for Daprano’s specifc needs.“When she came to me, she was pushing 70 years old,”Buer said.“I’ve worked with other individuals of Jeanne’s age, but she came to me with different goals. She had a unique drive and passion—not just a passion for fitness or athletics but for life in general.”
Last February, Daprano took on a new challenge: her first indoor rowing competition. In classic fashion, she broke the world record in the 80-to-84 age group, rowing 2,000 meters in 9:23:7. For those hoping to either start getting in shape or stay in shape for a long time, she offers this advice: Listen to your body. What are you passionate about? How are you going to keep physically fit and mentally fit? Start where you are. Don’t look ahead or compare yourself to somebody else.
1. What does the underlined word“inevitable” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Invisible. | B．Abnormal. | C．Impossible. | D．Unavoidable. |
| A．working at a primary school | B．taking fitness training classes |
| C．volunteering in a 5K road race | D．moving to Atlanta |
| A．She was a qualified teacher. | B．She was an unusual woman. |
| C．She was too old to run a race. | D．She was hard to get along with. |
| A．Run right now. | B．Live and learn. |
| C．Follow your heart. | D．Be a good listener. |
4 . THE 2022 NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC: July 29th-August 6th
Don’t miss a moment of the excitement as skilled pilots (飞行员) compete for points and prizes every morning and every evening. Great family fun and unbelievable entertainment value await you at the Memorial Balloon Field. Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful countryside as you listen to live music during the evening balloon flights. Grab a bite to eat, take the children to Kids Land, buy a balloon ride for a one-of-a-kind view, and prepare to be awestruck as dark skies come alive with a mystical light during Dawn Patrols and Nite Glows.
Admission General Admission includes FREE parking. 2022 TICKETING INFORMATION COMING SOON Morning: Parking/Gates open at 5:00 A. M. Evening: Parking/Gates open at 4:00 P. M. Everyone must have a ticket/pass regardless of age. Cash is only accepted at the gate. Online tickets MUST be printed for entry. |
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| A．July 28th. | B．July 25th. |
| C．August 5th. | D．August 7th. |
| A．Buy a balloon. | B．Take a balloon ride. |
| C．Paint balloons with colors. | D．Compete in a balloon flight. |
| A．People are allowed to bring a kid for free. |
| B．People can only pay cash for admission. |
| C．People should print online tickets before entry. |
| D．People can call 815-777-2747 for further information. |
5 . Learning To Run
At middle school, I felt that it was boring to run around the playing ground. Then, last year, my classmate asked me if I’d like to run a 15-kilometer event with him.
I thought about the question all the weekend. I thought, “Why do I dislike running? I haven’t tried it since I was 7!” Eventually, I decided to give running one more chance before saying I hated it.
I liked following the running program as I could see improvements in my running each week.
On the day of the 15-kilometer event, I was both excited and nervous. Finally, it was time to put my new skills into practice. My friends and families came to support me. It was lovely to have them there. With their support and my training, I managed to finish the 15-kilometer event in 105 minutes.
From this experience I learned it’s a good idea to try something before saying “No way!”
| A．Running is often tiring and lots of hard work. |
| B．It was tough but I felt very proud for having tried it. |
| C．My instant reaction was “No way! I dislike running.” |
| D．There were various running programs on the Internet. |
| E．I told my classmate that I wanted to enter the event with him. |
| F．I went from running for 30 seconds to running for over 30 minutes! |
| G．Running is a good way to exercise because it makes my heart strong. |
6 . Marcus is a handsome and athletic kid. He plays tennis and
Marcus has known Conrad since primary school. They’ve always been
Finally, the doctors found a new
To Conrad’s delight, he gets a chance to join the cross country team. Conrad doesn’t win, not once, but Marcus is there,
| A．gives up | B．competes in | C．hears of | D．breaks through |
| A．able | B．lucky | C．eager | D．calm |
| A．bears | B．counts | C．forgets | D．escapes |
| A．accept | B．enjoy | C．lose | D．miss |
| A．strangers | B．enemies | C．friends | D．teachers |
| A．surprise | B．sadness | C．impatience | D．tiredness |
| A．promises | B．asks | C．drives | D．forces |
| A．long | B．noisy | C．boring | D．interesting |
| A．treatment | B．excuse | C．period | D．topic |
| A．goal | B．style | C．speed | D．skill |
| A．suitable | B．serious | C．small | D．comfortable |
| A．strength | B．show | C．shape | D．advantage |
| A．relaxing | B．beneficial | C．painful | D．meaningful |
| A．queuing | B．arguing | C．running | D．cheering |
| A．excitedly | B．curiously | C．anxiously | D．actively |
What makes something a sport? Traditional definitions usually included several physical activities
The word eSports is short for electronic sports. It is
The first eSports event was the one
8 . During the COVID-19 pandemic (流行病), some people found their exercise was greatly reduced. However, it was an attraction for others to increase their physical activity. With the change of working from home, some physical activity was reduced. People took this newly freed up time as a chance to add exercise to their day, with online fitness programs and health apps (应用软件) reporting an increase.
However, the early drive to exercise appears to have been short-lived for many, with a study comparing activity levels between the first and second waves of COVID-19 in Victoria finding most people reported a reduction in their physical activity levels the second time around because of a shortage of encouragement. A study found that COVID-19 has reduced physical activity and increased sedentary (久坐不动的) behavior, and the effects could be lasting.
Continuing concerns about COVID-19 have led to carefulness about returning to public spaces such as gyms. But also, with many people changing their exercise habits and setting up home gyms during the pandemic, it’s become much more convenient to exercise at home. It’s clear for many of us that COVID-19 changed how and how much we exercise. But the changes don’t necessarily have to be for the worse.
People who changed to online workouts (锻炼), fitness apps and home gyms during the pandemic said their exercise was less satisfying, less enjoyable and they felt less active com-pared with doing exercise in gyms. Besides the physical effects, people reported missing the social communication, friendship, and being avoidable of the gym. In-person classes also offer the advantages of management and instruction, which can help make sure workouts are completed safely and effectively.
However, online workouts, fitness apps and near-home workouts are likely here to stay, and offer many advantages, such as no need to travel to the gym and convenience, making it easy to fit in a workout while working and shouldering family responsibilities.
1. How do some people add exercise to their day during the pandemic?| A．By returning to public places. | B．By driving to a lonely park. |
| C．By turning to the Internet. | D．By taking face-to-face classes. |
| A．People have changed exercise habits. | B．People like to build their home gym. |
| C．People strongly wish to exercise. | D．People refuse to go back to public gyms. |
| A．The disadvantages of exercising at home. |
| B．The way to exercise during the pandemic. |
| C．The examples of good exercise at home. |
| D．The reasons for people changing home exercise. |
| A．It is difficult. | B．It is worrying. |
| C．It is challenging. | D．It is helpful. |
It was the last game of the season. Cali had been playing soccer all summer. She really enjoyed running around with the other players. As much as she tried, though, Cali still had not scored one single goal.
“Don’t give up, “said her coach. He showed Cali and her team how to pass the ball to each other and take shots at the goal. Cali was pretty good at passing the ball, but even during practices, she couldn’t kick the ball past the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should quit soccer for good.
“Don’t give up, “said Uncle George and Aunt Lisa. But it was half-time, and Cali was feeling upset. She was trying! Every time she got a chance to kick the ball, it would go in the wrong direction or a player from the other team would take control of it. Maybe she would try a different sport next summer.
The break was over and the referee (裁判) blew her whistle to start the game again. The two teams walked back onto the field, both determined to win. Cali heard her aunt whisper in her ear. “Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it. “Cali took a deep breath. Even if she didn’t get one goal all summer, she knew that she had tried her best. That was something to be proud of.
The yellow team was pretty good, but Cali’s blue team was fast. Cali was off to the side when the ball headed her way. She ran over to it and kicked it. She watched it land right in front of a girl on the yellow team who expertly stopped it and sent it back in the other direction. Cali sighed (叹气) .
Cali decided she’d wait until the game was over and then she was going to hang up her soccer shoes for good. Cali started daydreaming about becoming a hip-hop dancer instead. She was woken from her daydream by some music that was definitely not hip-hop. It was the sweet, happy jingle of the ice cream truck.
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It was right beside the soccer field, playing its music loudly to attract customers and players as well.
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She ran fast to the ball.
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10 . Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements (代替物) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
1. What is the meaning of the underlined words in paragraph 2?| A．resource-consuming | B．resource-developing |
| C．resource-protecting | D．resource-controlling |
| A．It is environmentally-friendly. | B．It improves our health. |
| C．It is simple and free. | D．It can make you put on weight. |
| A．Playing basketball in a gym. | B．Motor racing in the desert. |
| C．Cycling around a lake. | D．Swimming in a sports center. |
| A．To show us some major outdoor sports. |
| B．To encourage us to go in for green sports. |
| C．To discuss the influence of some popular sports. |
| D．To introduce some environmentally-friendly sports. |
