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A fun sports meeting
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . No FIFA World Cup would be complete without “psychic(通灵的)” animals predicting the winners, and Qatar 2022 was the same. A range of animals—big and small—have tried to predict the scoreline.
It all started with Paul, the ”psychic“ octopus(章鱼). He put TV experts to shame with an unbelievable group of correct World Cup winner predictions at the Aquarium Sea Life Center in Oberhausen, Germany. He correctly predicted eight World Cup matches at South Africa’s tournament in 2010, including Spain beating the Netherlands in the World Cup final.
Paul’s successor, Rubio the octopus, did not end well. It became a star in Japan for its 100%success in predicting group-stage matches, including Japan’s win against Colombia in the 2018 World Cup held in Russia. Rubio did not get the chance to make its prediction for the Round-of-16 after it was cut into pieces and turned into seafood.
Taiyo the otter had good news for Japanese fans at the 2022 World cup in Qatar, correctly predicting Japan’s group-stage win over Germany. From his home at the Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa in Japan, Taiyo was given three buckets(桶)to choose from—Japan(blue), draw (yellow)and Germany(red)—and did not hesitate about picking up his tiny football and placing his bet on Japan. He was widely praised online for his action.
And let’s not forget another star—Marcus, the “mystic pig”. In the 2018 World Cup, Marcus predicted a World Cup victory for England after selecting apples with the England flag on British morning television. However, Marcus’ fortune-telling record was shattered when England was knocked out in the semi-final.
Nelly the elephant from Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen, Germany, also meant business when she had a group of 30 out of 33 matches correct predictions in the 2006 World Cup, the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Euro.
Camilla the ”mystic“ camel from Melton Mowbray in England did have good news for England, however. She correctly predicted the Three Lions’ group-stage win over Iran at the Qatar World Cup. Her owners said that their camel was ”never wrong“.
1. What can we learn about Rubio?A.It ended up being eaten. | B.It missed the 2018 World Cup. |
C.It performed much better than Paul. | D.It became famous after the Round-of-16. |
A.It knew Japanese players well. | B.It could recognize many colors. |
C.It was quick at decision-making. | D.It was good at catching a football. |
A.Updated. | B.Shared. | C.Removed. | D.Broken. |
A.He doesn’t give his opinion. | B.He is doubtful about them. |
C.He thinks them interesting. | D.He is supportive to them. |
3 . Running and walking are both excellent forms of exercise. Those who regularly do either usually have healthier hearts, stronger bones and lower body weights than those who do little exercise. But does it matter whether you spend time walking or running? Arguments can be made for both, and which is right for you depends on your goals and your present fitness level.
“The key difference between running and walking is how many calories you are burning — not per mile, but per minute of exercise,” says Paul D. Thompson, a doctor at Hartford Hospital. “Running is a more efficient movement and it’s more demanding on the body, so it burns more calories per minute,” Thompson says. “But if you’ve got the time to walk long enough to burn the same amount of calories, then walking is fine.” That said, if your final goal is to lose weight, chances are that neither running nor walking alone is going to do the trick. Research has shown that it needs to be done along with calorie control.
In a recent study that analyzed data from nearly 50, 000 people, researchers found that runners’risk of heart disease was 4.5 percent lower than that of those who were inactive. But walkers who burned the same amount of calories daily had a risk level that was 9 percent lower than those who were inactive.
“Running gets the reputation for causing injuries because many people who are just starting to run try to do too much too quickly,” says Carol Ewing Garber, a professor at Columbia University. “And they often get injured as a result. If you want to progress from walking to running, do it slowly, gradually increasing your speed, distance and the frequency of your runs?”
Running may be more highly-intense and calorie-burning than walking, but walking is a great way to ease into exercise and make sure you are staying physically active every day. The bottom line is that getting exercise of any kind is beneficial — if you keep doing it.
“The best exercise is the one you are going to do,” Thompson says. “There are extra benefits to be gained from running, but what’s most important from a public health point of view is that everyone gets out and does some kind of exercise?”
1. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.Walking is more demanding on the body. |
B.Walking is better than running for busy people. |
C.Running can reduce people’s fat quickly and safely. |
D.Exercise on its own is not enough to lose weight. |
A.Walking can reduce the risk of having heart disease. |
B.Walkers are more likely to get heart disease than runners. |
C.Running burns fewer calories than walking. |
D.Inactive people are free from heart problems. |
A.We’d better walk slowly. |
B.Any exercise is better than none. |
C.We’d better choose to run. |
D.Just walk before you run. |
1. What is the woman probably?
A.A student. | B.A coach. | C.A basketball player. |
A.5 minutes ago. | B.7 minutes ago. | C.10 minutes ago. |
5 . Simon James is a super-trail runner (越野跑步者) who encourages people to reconnect with nature in the name of exercise. He has completed Super Trail in the Alps, the Andes and the Himalayas. A late-night bet with a client (客户) got him tied to running.
“In 2006, a business client challenged me one evening in a bar to a 36-hour walk across 54 miles of the West Highland Way, and I foolishly said ‘yes’,” James said. “He then rang me the next day to tell me we would be running it.”
At the time, James was 20 kilograms overweight and the longest he had run before that was just under 8 miles, but he managed to finish that run and has never looked back.
According to a report, two-thirds of adults in the U. K. are overweight, one-fifth suffering from depression (抑郁). The huge influence caused by modern lifestyle has worsened these issues. We are aware of the importance of exercise in everyday life, and no amount of virtual meetings can make up for direct social contact. James said, “Only one thing can fix these problems — trail running.”
What is unique about trail running, he explained, is that “it reconnects us to our beautiful nature and connects our physical, mental and spiritual aspects, as well as providing us with an experience which can connect us to other people”.
Inspired, he quit his city life of working 16-hour-plus-days as a banker, and spent more time in trails and mountains.
James is now in charge of the trail running company Run the Wild. He said every run has been a gift following a physical operation in 2015, even though his doctor told that he could hardly run again. He said, “The outdoors is such a great place for us all to experience.”
1. How did Simon James take part in trail running?A.He was inspired by a friend. | B.He tried to deal with his health issue. |
C.He made a bet with a client. | D.He had a passion for workout. |
A.It focuses largely on overweight British people. |
B.It has little influence on people’s mental health. |
C.It connects people through virtual community. |
D.It helps to build the social connection for people. |
A.Courageous. | B.Sociable. |
C.Kind-hearted. | D.Determined. |
A.A Unique Experience | B.A Trail to Nature |
C.Running Wonder | D.Depression Disorders |
6 . Reasons why you should learn how to surf
It gives you an exciting experience.The feeling of riding the waves is one you can never describe until you have experienced it. While surfing, you’ll be in a peaceful state as you wait for the next big wave. It can be difficult to explain why, but the whole experience is indeed calm and exciting at the same time.
Surfing is a physically challenging sport that requires you to use your entire body, making it almost an extreme fitness activity. Every surfing session will certainly make you exercise your whole body. So, expect to have aching muscles after your first surfing session.
There is no denying the fact that healthy and fit people are confident with their bodies.
Learning a new skill with a group leads to a sense of accomplishment, and learning how to surf is no different. Although it’s natural to go surfing alone at times, no surfer has surfed without acquaintances (熟人), friends, or club mates. It’s a given for people who surf to share experiences with others, both locally and globally.
It gives you moments with nature.Like some other sports, surfing allows you to have time with nature.
A.These two qualities come hand in hand |
B.It allows you to grow your social circle |
C.Surfing also gives you a sense of freedom |
D.Don’t worry, though, as this feeling is entirely natural |
E.It has a rich and varied history and contemporary culture |
F.That will translate to how you handle your personal and professional life |
G.When people learn to surf, they become more connected with the natural environment |
A.It was easy. | B.It was boring. | C.It was interesting. |
A.The fitness equipment. | B.The water bar. | C.The changing room. |
1. What did the woman do last night?
A.She watched a game. |
B.She attended a party. |
C.She studied at home. |
A.They should have played better. |
B.They have a poor goalkeeper. |
C.They played well as usual. |
A.Telephone a few people. |
B.Make a plan on the games. |
C.Watch the next game at his house. |
1. How did the man feel about the match?
A.Angry. | B.Surprised. | C.Disappointed. |
A.He did some bad passes. | B.He was changed. | C.He lost two points. |