Dora Kellert was the school’s spelling bee champion, winner of the reading contest at the public library three summers in a row and the playground grand champion in chess. She was a straight-A student.
Though Dora was talented, she was no good at sports. She could not figure out in which direction to kick the soccer ball. She was no good at baseball or basketball either. It wasn’t until last year, when she was eleven years old, that she learned how to ride a bike. And even then she had to use training wheels.
“I’ll never be good at sports,” she thought one day as she lay on her bed staring at the shelf her father had made to hold her trophies (奖杯). “How I wish I could win something, anything, even marbles (弹珠).”
At the word “marbles,” she sat up, “That’s it. Maybe I could be good at playing marbles.” She jumped out of bed and found a can full of her brother’s marbles. “Yes,” she thought. “I could play marbles, and marbles is a sport.” At that moment she realized that she had only three weeks to practice. The playground championship was coming up. She had a lot to do.
To strengthen her wrists (腕关节), she decided to do twenty push-ups on her fingertips, five at a time. By the end of the first set she was breathing hard. She did one more set and decided that was enough push-ups for the first day. She squeezed (握) a rubber eraser one hundred times, hoping it would strengthen her thumb (大拇指). This seemed to work because the next day her thumb was painful. She could hardly hold a marble in her hand, so Dora rested that day and listened to her brother’s tips on how to shoot.
After school the next day she practiced three hours straight. After practice, she squeezed the eraser for an hour. Practice, practice, practice. Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze. Dora got better and even beat her brother for the first time.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Time flew and soon came the big day.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Dancing home, she placed the trophy on the middle of the shelf.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . With increasing information through technology, our students are becoming less active and do not develop relationships with self, others and the environment. Outdoor Education does not only promote physical development in students but it also focuses on each of their personal, social and self-awareness development.
That is what the Outdoor Education Programme (OEP) at Marymount Convent School aims to do. The most interesting part of Marymount’s OEP is the adventure camp that helps students to grow in determination and courage as they deal with challenges. The adventure camp provides an opportunity for the students to learn more about basic survival skills, respect and responsibility for self, others and environmental awareness.
For the energetic ones, like Sofia-Jane Wong Enqi, the activities in OEP are a dream come true. She loves activities such as hiking and team-building activities. During hiking, the primary 6 student learnt the value of cooperation (合作) instead of competition. She discovered how easy it was for her and her teammates to complete challenges when people were not fighting to take the lead but instead stopping and listening to each other.
Another primary 6 student, Mithra Anandan, got an even greater benefit while hiking. She had never been very interested in physical activities but as she joined her friends on a hike, she learnt to continue despite having to stop for breaks. Working hard to reach the end of the hike taught her the value of adaptation even if others can go farther or faster. It is not about a race; it is about completing and enjoying a journey.
Their parents also observed clear improvements in their children’s self-management and responsibility. “My parents praised me for my positive change in character and of course, I had burnt a good amount of calories!” says Mithra laughingly. Sofia-Jane adds: “Days after I returned from the camp, my mom said that I became more independent, cleaning up after my meals and doing my homework without being reminded.”
1. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?| A．Promoting the all-round development of students. |
| B．Increasing students’ knowledge of technology. |
| C．Helping students enjoy their love of adventure. |
| D．Letting parents take part in outdoor activities. |
| A．It taught her basic life skills. |
| B．It improved her self-management skills. |
| C．It helped her know the importance of cooperation. |
| D．It raised her awareness of the environment. |
| A．Strong physical strength. | B．A competitive spirit. |
| C．Great determination. | D．A sense of responsibility. |
| A．How to survive in the wild |
| B．Why students love adventure camps |
| C．Outdoor Education Programme: a team-building activity |
| D．Beyond the classroom: learning in the great outdoors |
3 . 2023 UAiTED Creation Competition
The 2023 UAiTED Creation Competition is designed to make full use of high-tech creation to improve ideas and solutions for problems related to global development.
In this competition, students will need to identify any existing problems of the selected theme and think out solutions. There will be 2 rounds of judging — the preliminary (初步的) and final. All the finalists will have a chance to win the UAiTED Fellowship Award.
Competition themes•Challenge#1: Home and Social Care for the Aging Communities
•Challenge#2: Domestic Waste Handling for Large City Communities
Eligibility (参赛资格)Participants (参加者) must be registered students at any of the UAiTED partner universities on the date of entry (参赛作品) into the competition.
How to enterStage One: Individual Registration (March 15, 2023-March 29, 2023)
1. All participants must register through the UAiTED official website no later than the 29th of March 2023.
2. Entries must be handed in in English and can only be handed in via the UAiTED website.
Stage Two: Team Registration (April 1, 2023-April 16, 2023)
1. Only individuals that have completed Stage 1 registration are able to hand in team registration.
2. Participants will be added to a Facebook group to form teams after Stage l registration.
3. All teams must register via the UAiTED official website no later than the 16th of April 2023.
4. Only one representative of the team will need to hand in the team registration.
Team formation4-6 students per team. No pre-team formation is required.
1. When should individuals turn in their team registration?| A．Between March 15, 2023 and April 1, 2023. | B．Between March 15, 2023 and March 29, 2023. |
| C．Between April 1, 2023 and April 16, 2023. | D．Between March 29, 2023 and April 1, 2023. |
| A．By setting up a team before the competition. | B．By handing in their entries in two languages. |
| C．By registering via the UAiTED official website. | D．By adding their entries to a Facebook group. |
| A．It is designed for all the students. |
| B．It has two rounds of judging. |
| C．It requires participants to start a new business. |
| D．It calls for solutions to all the problems in the world. |
内容包括：
1、比赛的目的 2、精彩瞬间 3、感受
参考词汇：武汉马拉松Wuhan Marathon, 观众spectator
注意：
1、词数 80 左右
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Successful Conclusion of Wuhan Marathon
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. What does the woman think about Sports Day?
| A．She dislikes it. |
| B．She is curious about it. |
| C．She doesn’t care about it. |
| A．She says she is sick. |
| B．She joins in with everything. |
| C．She chooses her favorite sport. |
| A．Running. | B．Badminton. | C．Gymnastics. |
| A．Find an excuse. | B．Talk with her mom. | C．Practice together with him. |
6 . Imagine the perfect baguette — a kind of French bread, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Sri Lankan-origin baker Tharshan Selvarajah made one just like that. He was given the title of “king” of the baguette in Paris, winning the city’s oldest baguette competition in France in May, reported CNN.
At this year’s 30th edition of the contest, 176 bakers came from across the city to enter their tasty baguettes. They faced an 18-person group of judges, which consists of former winners, baking industry officials, food bloggers, and six local citizens.
The loaves must be “traditionally made”, not industrially made. They are judged on their appearance, smell, baking technique and flavor. However, 40 of them were eliminated early. Their baguettes were either too long, short, heavy, light or used the wrong flour, said CNN.
For Tharshan Selvarajah, winning the top prize was extra special. “I cried because we are foreigners and we came here to learn how to make traditional French bread,” Selvarajah told AFP. “I didn’t have the slightest idea that I could win the prize.”
That was not all that contributed to Selvarajah’s emotions. As the winner, he got 4,000 Euros (about 30,380 yuan) in prize money and the right to make baguette for the official home of the Frenchpresident for one year.
Selvarajah who owns a simple bakery in eastern Paris said his bakery’s secret is baking a certain amount every 20 minutes so it’s always hot and fresh, reported CNN.
The baguette is a cultural symbol in France. In November 2022, UNESCO recognized baguette as world heritage, reported AP. French bread can be found in every neighborhood in Paris. Oliver Polski, the mayoral deputy for commerce and artisanship, told CNN. “Industrial baking has pretty much disappeared in Paris.”
1. What does the underlined word “eliminated”in paragraph 3 probably mean?| A．Chosen as final competitors. | B．Commented carefully. |
| C．Refused to enter the competition. | D．Given special recognition. |
| A．Shocked. | B．Confused. | C．Overjoyed. | D．Anxious. |
| A．The use of traditional French flour. | B．The freshness of bread. |
| C．The support of the local community. | D．The unique taste of fresh bread. |
| A．It is no longer popular in the city. |
| B．It has become more common recently. |
| C．It is being revived due to increased demand. |
| D．It will continue to exist with traditional bakeries. |
1. When does Gomez watch a football game on TV?
| A．When the stadium is crowded. |
| B．When his friends are too busy. |
| C．When he fails to get a ticket. |
| A．$20. | B．$25. | C．$50. |
8 . Kangaroo Kids
Fall Jump Rope Workshop
Invited: All skill levels, kids ages 6 and up
Skills Taught: Single / Long Rope, Speed, and Double Dutch (交互花式跳绳)
Learn new skills with nationally recognized jumpers!
Jumpers must be willing to learn and have fun!
Saturday, November 9, 9:00-16:00
North Laurel Community Center
9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd • Laurel, MD 20723
Participant Fee: $55 by 10/21 ($65 after 10/21)Judge’s Clinic Fee: $25 by 10/21 ($35 after 10/21)
How to Register (register by 10/30)
Use our online registration system for all event registrations, T-shirt orders; and lunch orders. Please register and pay at http://registration. kanagrookids.org/FallWorkshop. First-time users will create a user account to register for the Fall Workshop as a participant. Please create only one user account per household. All members of a family will be part of one account.
NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLYAS POSSILE, ASPACE IS LIMITED.
T-shirt OrderWorkshop T-shirts: $18, order by 10/18. Shirt Size (please circle during order): YS/ YM /YL/AS/ AM /AL
Jump ropes, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, and water bottles will be available for sale at the event on November 9. There will be instructors helping adjust the length of your jump ropes.
Lunch OrderSubway lunch (sandwich or salad, fruit drinks and cookies): $8, order by 10/30.
Workshop Hours: 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00
Lunch: 12:00-1:30
1. What is the early bird participant fee?| A．$25. | B．$35. | C．$55. | D．$65. |
| A．Bring their own lunch. | B．Create one registration account. |
| C．Register for the same instructor. | D．Adjust the length of their jump ropes in advance. |
| A．10/18. | B．10/21. | C．10/30. | D．11/9. |
9 . In a world ruled by hard exercise and complex fitness programs, the simple act of walking is often ignored(忽略).
Heart Health and Weight Management
Walking is light heart exercise that helps improve heart health by increasing blood circulation(循环).
Pressure Drop and Clear Mind
Taking a relaxing walk or quick walk has been shown to give off endorphins, the body’s natural ”feel-good” materials. This leads to lower pressure levels, improved feelings, and improved mental health. Walking outdoors in nature or in a peaceful environment can provide a refreshing escape from the daily tasks.
Joint(关节)Health and Free Movement
Unlike active sports, walking is soft on the joints, making it a perfect choice for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Social Communication and Connection
| A．It helps oil joints and make them stronger. |
| B．It’s a cheap way to lead a healthier lifestyle. |
| C．So taking a walk can make your mind relaxed and fresh. |
| D．A quick walk after meals has been shown to benefit the stomach. |
| E．It cuts down the risk of heart disease and brings down blood pressure. |
| F．Walking is useful exercise that can easily be turned into a social activity. |
| G．However, walking remains one of the easiest and most useful forms of exercise. |
10 . These days, videos of “ diving grandpas” from north China’s Tianjin are popular on the Internet. In the videos, they jumped off the Shizilin Bridge into the 7-meter-deep Haihe River. However, on Wednesday, they announced that they would give up the sport.
With an average age of 60, the diving grandpas have much experience in diving. They started as a group of local diving lovers. They went swimming in the city’s rivers, and later they tried their hand at diving. The hobby has now lasted for more than thirty years.
Videos on the Internet have drawn lots of tourists from across the country to the Shizilin Bridge over the Haihe River, where “diving grandpas” perform diving. However, some inexperienced divers, trying to follow“ diving grandpas”, have met with accidents and got themselves injured. Some of the grandpas have begun volunteering to keep order for the crowds that come to see the performance on the bridge. However, accidents still continued to happen. As reported, members of the Blue Sky Rescue team in Tianjin said that they rescued 14 people at the risk of drowning or other injury in just two days.
The grandpas then made a difficult decision. They stopped diving off the bridge. They also prevented inexperienced locals and children as well as tourists from diving from the bridge . The grandpas welcomed the tourists to Tianjin, especially pointing out the other great places of interest and delicious food around the Shizilin Bridge.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?| A．The diving grandpas made a living by diving. |
| B．The diving grandpas came from all over China. |
| C．The diving grandpas made diving a life-long hobby. |
| D．The diving grandpas began diving when they were little. |
| A．The weather became colder. |
| B．They were too old to carry out the task. |
| C．The bridge was too crowded with tourists. |
| D．They hoped to prevent accidents from happening. |
| A．Kind and honest |
| B．Energetic and warm-hearted |
| C．Brave and talented |
| D．Outgoing and optimistic |
| A．Diving became a popular activity in Tianjin. |
| B．Diving without guidance may cause injury or death. |
| C．“Diving grandpas” helped speed up tourism in Tianjin. |
| D．“Diving grandpas” gave up diving for tourists’ safety. |
