1 . Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have its own problem.
Race walkers are conditioned athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact with the ground at all times. It’s this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass.
Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says. According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories per hour, which is approximately twice as many as they would burn walking, although fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,0000 or more calories per hour.
However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step, while race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step.
As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner’s knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sport’s strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips, so people with a history of such injuries might want to be cautious in adopting the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. It takes some practice.
1. Why are race walkers conditioned athletes?| A．They must run long distances. |
| B．They have to follow special rules. |
| C．They are qualified for the marathon. |
| D．They are good at swinging their legs. |
| A．It’s less challenging physically. |
| B．It’s more popular at the Olympics. |
| C．It’s less likely to cause knee injuries. |
| D．It’s more effective in body building. |
| A．Doing regular exercises. | B．Having a medical checkup. |
| C．Hiring an experienced coach. | D．Getting experts’ opinions. |
| A．Objective. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Tolerant. | D．Supportive. |
2 . A video of Tommy Carroll skating near his home has been viewed millions of times around the globe, gaining him fame as a skateboarder. He can’t see, but he can pull off some of the most incredible
Carroll, was born with the retinal (视网膜) cancer and lost his
“I am always constantly using the sound of my wheels to
Though courageous, Carroll learns to be
| A．images | B．tricks | C．rides | D．jumps |
| A．curiosity | B．complaint | C．fear | D．interest |
| A．weaken | B．spot | C．avoid | D．overcome |
| A．vision | B．patience | C．mind | D．touch |
| A．hoped | B．started | C．plotted | D．hesitated |
| A．navigate | B．transfer | C．balance | D．distinguish |
| A．prove | B．see | C．explore | D．check |
| A．achievement | B．security | C．direction | D．danger |
| A．affection | B．reason | C．talent | D．capacity |
| A．discouraged | B．misunderstood | C．motivated | D．abused |
| A．forgave | B．defeated | C．mouthed | D．ignored |
| A．modest | B．brave | C．safe | D．confident |
| A．helps | B．familiarizes | C．compares | D．connects |
| A．demanding | B．beneficial | C．complicated | D．thrilling |
| A．childish | B．wrong | C．impolite | D．incompetent |
1. What is the woman's goal weight?
| A．Around 52 kilos. |
| B．Around 50 kilos. |
| C．Around 48 kilos. |
| A．Badminton. |
| B．Swimming. |
| C．Dancing. |
| A．A personal trainer. |
| B．An office worker. |
| C．A professional athlete. |
| A．At a gym. |
| B．In an office. |
| C．In a hospital. |
4 . My teammates cheered.
Long before Camcorders (便携式摄像机) tapes, our coach would have every game
He rarely
In the film room, Coach
During the game, though it looked like I wouldn’t make the block, I
I wasn’t a good football player. The truth is, I was
He was right then, and is right now. Thanks, Coach.
1.| A．played | B．lost | C．hated | D．filmed |
| A．practice | B．dinner | C．homework | D．activity |
| A．analysis | B．criticism | C．goal | D．feature |
| A．carried | B．put | C．tried | D．pointed |
| A．highlights | B．faults | C．lines | D．jokes |
| A．punished | B．ignored | C．trained | D．disappointed |
| A．good | B．slow | C．quick | D．qualified |
| A．insist on | B．turn down | C．talk about | D．give in |
| A．removed | B．backed | C．appreciated | D．shared |
| A．record | B．design | C．abandon | D．make |
| A．learn | B．witness | C．have | D．ruin |
| A．kept | B．mentioned | C．delayed | D．stopped |
| A．bent | B．lay | C．knelt | D．calmed |
| A．in honor of | B．in place of | C．in front of | D．in search of |
| A．second | B．opening | C．winning | D．own |
| A．lucky | B．unwilling | C．medium | D．valuable |
| A．speed | B．influence | C．knowledge | D．strength |
| A．negative | B．right | C．cautious | D．clever |
| A．lately | B．formally | C．normally | D．eventually |
| A．kindness | B．efforts | C．creativity | D．fortune |
1.你对体育锻炼重要性的认识；
2.你难忘的一次体育运动经历。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.标题已给出，不计入总词数；
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Sports and I
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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；
2. 只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。
To be honest, I wasn’t the fan of sports before. I used to think playing a sport would distract me from my schoolwork. However, after read an article stressing the benefits of working out, I change my mind. Therefore, I joined the football team of their class this year. My coach and teammates are always ready to help me. Though my skills aren’t good enough for me compete in the real games, but I have learned a lot from the daily practice. During the training, I have been taught to build teamwork and communicate effective with other people, that is helpful when I encounter problem in my life. Now I’m in love for football and I will try more sports.
7 . On February 13, 2023, Wu Yibing made history, beating John Isner in a thrilling three-set final at the Dallas Open to become the first man from China to win an ATP title（ATP巡回赛冠军）.
Brought to a tennis court for the first time at just five, initially encouraged by his parents as an exercise to lose weight, Wu soon had his talent discovered by his provincial junior team, kicking off a journey that would change the fate of men's tennis in China. In 2017,Wu Yibing shot to prominence after winning the US Open boys’ tournament at 18 to become the first Chinese to win a major junior title, raising high hopes for the “Wonder Boy” to change the fortune of Chinese men in a sport long dominated by women's success on the professional stage.
In 2018, Wu won his first ATP Challenger title in Shanghai. However, the highly competitive nature of men’s professional tennis hit the rising Wu with a tough reminder after multiple injuries-to his elbow, lower back, shoulder and wrist-forced him to be away from the ATP Tour for close to three years.
He made his return last year and won three ATP Challenger titles before qualifying for the US Open. “Looking back, I feel like I wouldn't have been here if not for the ups and downs over the past few years. I take all the setbacks and struggles as a lesson that helps me mature mentally now,” said Wu. “Of course there were a lot of doubts because I had surgery and the recovery wasn’t going well. The championship today was a payoff for all the hard work and everyone who’s supported me along the way.”
1. What do the underlined words “shot to prominence” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Lost weight. |
| B．Came back to the top. |
| C．Became famous instantly. |
| D．Dropped out of the competition. |
| A．He wanted to change his career. |
| B．He suffered from serious physical injuries. |
| C．He didn’t stand out in training for the match. |
| D．He couldn't handle the pressure of the ATP Tour. |
| A．No sweat, no sweet. |
| B．Time waits for no man. |
| C．Well begun is half done. |
| D．Strike while the iron is hot. |
| A．The significance of ATP title. |
| B．The development of Chinese tennis. |
| C．The power of difficulty for athletes. |
| D．The first Chinese male champion of ATP. |
8 . 2023 Illustration (插画) Competition
Enter the competition most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration, the Communication Arts Illustration Competition. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on commarts. com, ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a personalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum (铝), and an award certificate. Communication Arts’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2022 to Jan. 2023 is fit. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Motion Entries: In MOV, MP4 or MPG format, with a maximum file size of 500 MB.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category | Single illustration | Series of illustrations |
Books (covers, jackets, interiors, etc.) | $40 | $80 (limit of five) |
Motion (media for films, videos, etc.) | $90 | $180(limit of three) |
Student Work (school assignments) | $20 (Image) $45 (Video) | $40 (Images, limit of five) $90 (Video, limit of three) |
For more categories (advertising, self-promotion, etc.), please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2023. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2023.
1. What will the winner gain?| A．Exposure to world-famous works. | B．A personalized award certificate. |
| C．A bonus from Communication Arts. | D．Wide recognition in the industry. |
| A．A newly produced motion entry. | B．A student work from China. |
| C．A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB. | D．A series for covers of three illustrations. |
| A．$80. | B．$90. | C．$110. | D．$120. |
David was a windsurfer, who was serious and hardworking. He dreamed of becoming a city champion of the annual Teenager Windsurfing Race. To achieve it, he barely missed a single game or practice whatever the weather. After months of intense training, the big day finally arrived!
The beach was crowded with the excited audience, including reporters and photographers. The speaker system was announcing the names of the windsurfers, calling them to get ready for the race. And there was David, in a line with other windsurfers, all of them moving nervously up and down on the waves behind an imaginary starting line. They were all fighting for the best position to start and were tense as a result, ignoring the vast sea they were on.
The moment the starter’s signal sounded, David was off, so natural and quick. He pulled hard at his sail to race just ahead of the group. As he picked up speed, gliding (滑行) over the waves, he felt the familiar joy and freedom that windsurfing always gave him. What he loved was simply being out at sea. He could hardly stop himself from shouting out in excitement, rushing to the finishing line for the first.
“Go! David!” The wind carried over a familiar voice. He looked around and spotted his elder sister Jessica on her speedboat upwind of him cheering for him. She waved at David and he nodded his head in acknowledgement, even though he knew she was too far away to see him. Just as he turned away, however, out of the comer of his eye, he saw smoke behind the speedboat, on the shore. Knowing that the smoke could tell him the direction the wind was blowing, he decided to study it for a moment out of habit. Just as he was getting a better sense of how to use the wind to his advantage, he saw it.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Not just the smoke but a big fire!
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The other windsurfers were far ahead of him at that time.
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1. Why does the man feel discouraged?
| A．Because he put on weight. |
| B．Because he didn’t make it to the team. |
| C．Because he couldn’t resist the dishes and snacks. |
| A．Join a fitness programme. | B．Keep himself healthy. | C．Stop eating dishes and snacks. |
