2 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除: 把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改: 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I participated in a cycling event yesterday. This event attracted cycling lover from all over the city. I was not sure where I found the courage to undertook it, but it could have been the inspiration from the spirit of sportsmanship I witnessed before.

My friends and I began my cycling adventure at 6 am from the eastern side of the lake. The cycling path was lined by a variety of color flowers, many of what I couldn’t identify by name. Looking down on, I noticed lots of falling leaves on the red track. At that moment I realized leaves were so attractive. Of course, this journey wasn’t just the feast for the eyes. It was absolute a physical challenge too.

3 . Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A small psychology study suggests urban(城市的) environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. A walk through nature, on the other hand, appears to ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (认知的)tiredness and improve reaction times straight away. The study, which includes two experiments with two different approaches, was conducted among 65 university students in the lab.

The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a 15-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. After each walk, participants were asked to rate their feelings of discomfort in the visual environment. On the whole, when walking in city settings, people reported more discomfort and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load.

The second experiment dug into some of the higher-level cognitive processes that might be at play. In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image(the same ones from the first experiment). Measuring reaction times in both natural and urban settings, the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes. The authors think this is because urban environments are more distracting(令人分心的) for our brains and take longer to process, but more research is needed to prove that idea.

1. How were the experiments conducted mainly?

A．By comparing.	B．By giving data.
C．By giving examples.	D．By explaining facts.

2. What are the advantages of walking in natural environment over in urban environment?

A．It can make us feel relaxed and react quickly.	B．It can activate our thinking and speed up our step.
C．It can make us less tired and improve our memory.	D．It can make us become more focused and creative.

3. Why were participants slower in identifying simple shapes in urban environments according to the authors?

A．They had a lower cognitive load.	B．They had to slow down their pace.
C．They couldn’t concentrate properly.	D．They felt uncomfortable after walking.

4. What can be inferred from the text?

A．Urban environment makes us more concentrated.	B．People’s feelings are decided by their pace of walking.
C．The result of the experiments is widely appreciated.	D．People tend to get tired more easily walking in the city.

5 . The Price of a Dream

I grew up poor. We had little money, but plenty of love and attention. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, they could still afford a dream. My dream was athletics.

By the time I was sixteen, I was good at baseball and football. My high school coach was Ollie Jarvis. He not only believed in me, but taught me the difference between having a dream and showing conviction (信念).

One summer a friend recommended me for a summer job. This meant a chance for money in my pocket — cash for dates with girls, certainly, money for a new bike and new clothes, and the start of savings for a house for my mother.

Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn’t be playing. I was afraid of this, but my mother said, “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.” 

When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as mad as I expected him to be. “Your playing days are limited. You can’t afford to waste them,” he said.

I stood before him with my head hanging, trying to think of the words that would explain to him why I dream of buying my mom a house.

“How much are you going to make at this job, son?” he demanded.

“Three point twenty-five an hour,” I replied.

“Well,” he asked, “is $3. 25 an hour the price of a dream?”

That question exposed the difference between wanting something right now and having a goal. I devoted myself to sports that summer, and within the year I was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates to play rookie-league ball, and offered a $20, 000 contract. I signed with the Denver Broncos in 1984 for $1.7 million, and bought my mother my dream house.

1. Why was the writer grateful to Coach Jarvis?

A．Because Coach Jarvis made him set a goal.

B．Because Coach Jarvis supplied him with new clothes.

C．Because Coach Jarvis gave him financial support.

D．Because Coach Jarvis helped him show conviction.

2. What did the writer want to do when he was offered a job?

A．Balance summer baseball and the work schedule.

B．Refuse the job offer for summer baseball.

C．Give up summer baseball for the job.

D．Ask his coach Jarvis for advice.

3. Which of the following can replace the underlined part “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.” in paragraph 4?

A．You must eat the bitter fruit of your own making.

B．Believe in yourself, but above all be patient.

C．You must rely on yourself first, then others.

D．A good beginning makes a good ending.

4. What did the writer do at the end of the story?

A．He failed to buy his mother a house.

B．He succeeded as a sportsman.

C．He became a successful businessman.

D．He made some money in the summer job.

6 . Dave Williamson Short Story Competition

By Manitoba Writers’ Guild

The Manitoba Writers’ Guild was started in August 1981 at Aubigny, Manitoba, as a grassroots organization for and of Manitoba writers. Our annual Dave Williamson Short Story Competitions open to writers across Manitoba. We actively encourage submissions from those who are 18+ years of age.

Prizes

Top prize: $ 1, 000 CAD

9 runners-up: $ 500 CAD

9 honorable mentions: Publication

All works from 10 prize winners and 9 honorable mention winners will be published in an e-book collection by the Manitoba Writers’ Guild. Proceeds from the sale of the e-book will be used to support future Manitoba Writers’ Guild writing competitions. Winners will be announced via e-mail a few weeks after the contest deadline.

Entry

Entry is free of charge to all writers. However, writers looking to improve their writing may choose to purchase an assessed entry ($ 10 CAD). With this option, you will receive a Google document with comments and suggestions on how to improve your writing on a sentence level, as well as a personal e-mail guiding you in growing as a writer.

Rules

Follow all the rules carefully to avoid being disqualified.

◆Write between 2, 500 and 5, 000 words and submit only your original, unpublished work.

◆Your submission will include a covering letter that contains your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.

◆We are accepting only e-mail submissions for this contest. Please make sure the file is sent as a. pdf,. doc/. docx or. txt document.

◆The deadline to submit your writing is December 19, 2023.

1. Who is the competition organized for?

A．University students.	B．Local writers in Manitoba.
C．Middle school students.	D．Writing enthusiasts in Canada.

2. What do we know about the honorable mention winners?

A．They can receive a cash prize.	B．They are given guidance on writing.
C．They can have their entries published.	D．They are free to download e-books.

3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?

A．Posting your writing by express delivery.	B．Sending your entry on December 18, 2023.
C．Typing out a story of 4, 500 words.	D．E-mailing your entry as a. pdf document.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词成括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Baduanjin, a kind of exercise regarded as a unique spot t among the aged, has gained       1     (popular) among the young people in Ching.

More than 1,000 videos about Baduanjin can be found on Bilibili ,       2     video platform in China. A video     3    (release) by the General Administration of Sport of China to teach the public has gained about 10 million views and about 6,000       4     (comment). Most of them were from college students and the young people.

The exercise also becomes part of PE class at a college. “Our school asked us to do this exercise and sent a video     5     our PE teacher,” said an Internet user. Film stars and fitness bloggers also do this exercise,     6     has attracted a large number of followers.

    7    (date) back to the Song Dynasty (420–479), Baduajin has a history of more than800 years. It       8     (consist)of eight movements, using limbs to stimulate meridians(经络)inside the body. Compared with Tai Chi, Baduanjin is     9     (suitable) for beginners with its simple and gentle movements. It can enhance immunity and enable people     10    (relax). It is also a very low-cost social activity for the young people in China.

9 . TEC Community Event Series

Date and time

Thursday, July 13, 11 a.m.—11:45 a.m.

Location: Online

Duration: 45 minutes

Join our monthly community event! At TEC we have found that community increases success and consistency.

Have you ever wondered why the needle does not move, even when you get your 10.000 steps in? Do you still feel overly sore after a weekend full of activities? Or you can’t seem to break the pattern with ongoing injuries?

If this sounds like you, then TEC has you covered! From movement to mindset, we will help you engage your body and give you easy-to-follow movements that you can do from anywhere. This will help you accomplish your fitness goals, feel great in all your summer activities and avoid the roller coaster of injuries!

TEC monthly community event!

Stay active beyond your training for performance, and prioritize your overall health.

Each movement will help you maximize your recovery and avoid any of the bad effects of your workouts, for example, overuse injuries, tightness, range of motion issues, etc.

Have a body and mind ready to interact in all the activities the healthy way!

Connect with other athletes and individuals.

Ask TEC coaches and other athletes questions and collaborate (合作) on best practices to optimize (优化) your mindset!

This event is for you if：

★You desire a community to grow with.

★You have strong feelings of enthusiasm for workouts.

★You enjoy achieving at a high level.

★You are looking for support for your mindset, sport or fitness.

This event is not for you if：

★You are close-minded and are not looking to be challenged or encouraged.

★You don’t value learning from others.

★You are looking for a place to sell your products or services.

1. What can we learn about this event?

A．It takes place every month.

B．It offers 45-minute offline training.

C．It shows people the secret to success.

D．It aims to help measure people’s weight.

2. How can participants benefit from the event?

A．They will recover immediately when injured.

B．They will gain permanent free workouts.

C．They will get one-to-one guidance from a coach.

D．They will learn how to avoid some injuries when exercising.

3. Who are most suitable for this event?

A．Those who hope to enjoy a quiet weekend.

B．Those who want to attract potential customers.

C．Those who attach importance to an active lifestyle.

D．Those who desire good academic performance.

10 . Health and fitness help a person live a good and healthy life. Often due to various pressures, we tend to ignore our health. This makes our body suffer and we will catch other diseases. It is the fitness level of our body that helps us fight these diseases.

Health and fitness are interrelated to each other. We need to be fit to have a healthy body.

Similarly, if we are healthy we shall naturally be attracted towards maintaining the fitness of our body. Health is the state of our body at a given time. We may not have any disease but still have a weak body, which is ready to be targeted by viruses. For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily. This does not definitely mean that we are not healthy. It means the fitness level is not in accordance with our age and the climatic conditions we live in.

It is important for everyone to devote some time to health and fitness. There are some activities which everyone should do in our life. For instance, we must exercise daily regardless of our age and working style. There are different levels of exercises for different age groups and we must do them according to our own health and age.

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(免疫) system and protects us against diseases. It also helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind. This, in turn, gives us new goals of health and fitness.

1. According to the passage, what will be the result of ignoring our health?

A．Our body will fight disease more easily.

B．Viruses will attack our body easily

C．We will be under great pressure

D．Our immune system will work for us.

2. The underlined phrase “in accordance with” is similar to ________ in meaning,

A．in control of..

B．at the sight of

C．in agreement with

D．in favour of

3. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Health and fitness are related to our age and working style.

B．It is important to keep the fitness of our body.

C．Health are closely connected with fitness.

D．Health and fitness help people live a good life.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．New goals of health and fitness

B．Ways to fight discase

C．Work out on a daily basis

D．Health and fitness