1 . Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to go playing some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels (血管), including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr Cameron is sure that this allows people who exercise to think better. As she says, “while we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can actually cause physical changes in the brain.”
The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. Even a little movement can show big results. Margaret Barnes, a scientist, also believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in primary school or high school can result from a lack of movement as babies. “Babies need movement that encourages and excites their five senses. They need to set up a connection between motion and memory. In this way, as they get older, children will begin to connect physical activity with higher learning,” says Margaret.
Older people can develop their brains as well. Cornell University studied a group of seniors who have a shortterm memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for babies exercise for older people should not be too simple. Learning some new skills or actions, such as with yoga or taichi helps to open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time. For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main aim is to increase the brain’s flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as two to three hours of exercise a week.
1. What is the connection between exercise and brain development?A.Exercise helps make our blood vessels. |
B.Physical exercise helps us think better. |
C.Exercise prevents us having brain diseases. |
D.More physical exercises enlarge our brains. |
A.Whether they are excited or not depends on movements. |
B.A lack of movement results from their learning disabilities. |
C.The more frequently they move, the cleverer they become. |
D.The more activities they do, the greater their brains develop. |
A.It helps them memorise quicker. |
B.It decreases the heart rate. |
C.It includes learning new actions. |
D.It can be done in groups. |
A.3 hours per week. | B.4.2 hours per week. |
C.1 hour per day. | D.40 hours per month. |
2 . 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 |
3 . 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. |
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. |
CHINA DAILY Oct. 20, 2022 Two giant pandas arrived in Doha,
According to the CCRC for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province, the two pandas—3-year-old female Si Hai and 4-year-old male Jing Jing—left the research center’s Ya’an base in Chengdu, Sichuan,
Mohamed, Qatar’s ambassador to China, said via video link during the farewell ceremony in Chengdu for the giant pandas that he appreciated the bilateral relations between Qatar and China, adding that the gift shows
The ambassador said that the event was a milestone in cultural diplomacy,
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6 . Working out during the height of a heatwave is one way to make your heart rate rise. But does it really burn more calories? Here’s everything you need to know about working out in extreme heat.
Is it safe to exercise in hot weather?
Do you burn more calories in a heatwave?
Working out in hot weather not only pushes your body to work harder to cool down, it also burns more calories in the process.
But while working out in a heatwave does in fact burn calories, chances are the heat will also cut your gym session short.
What is the best form of exercise during a heatwave?
Although boxing has been considered as the best calorie -burning exercise around, it’s more efficient to choose an outdoor sport during a period of hot weather.
A.Make sure you exercise safely in the sunshine. |
B.Ideally, warm is the best temperature for burning calories. |
C.Generally speaking, it is totally safe to exercise in hot weather. |
D.After all, in normal conditions rowing is said to burn 740 calories per hour. |
E.An early morning workout is therefore always a better option in the hot weather. |
F.If you start feeling dizzy or find your heartbeat rapidly increasing, it’s time to stop. |
G.The hotter your body gets, the more blood your heart needs to pump (输送) to force out heat. |
A.Tom. |
B.Ella. |
C.Alice. |
8 . Exercise and I have never had a good relationship due to my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my cup of tea. The instructor would always say: “Don’t worry about the
A.allowed | B.expected | C.invited | D.forced |
A.risked | B.avoided | C.kept | D.regretted |
A.on duty | B.in shape | C.on guard | D.in touch |
A.happened | B.demanded | C.decided | D.remembered |
A.only | B.hardly | C.gradually | D.absolutely |
A.satisfied | B.eager | C.annoyed | D.afraid |
A.imagined | B.reminded | C.permitted | D.encouraged |
A.proud | B.generous | C.sure | D.careful |
A.stages | B.steps | C.costs | D.achievements |
A.patience | B.curiosity | C.embarrassment | D.fear |
A.familiar | B.perfect | C.independent | D.grateful |
A.feel | B.accept | C.compare | D.display |
A.separate | B.excuse | C.save | D.discourage |
A.sense | B.trouble | C.contact | D.peace |
A.healthy | B.successful | C.professional | D.frank |
9 . 4 STEM Competitions for High Schoolers
eCyberMission
You can participate(参加) in this competition without leaving the house. eCyberMission is a web-based contest in which participants—working in teams of two to four students—use science, math, and technology to solve problems facing their communities. First-place winners receive $1,000.
Grades: 9th
Competition Type: Regional, state, and national
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision
Interested in what the future has to hold? Consider ExploraVision’s STEM competition. Working in teams of two to four, students will research a particular technology and discuss the ways in which it may impact lives moving forward. Participants are required to write a paper and draw web pages communicating their vision.
Grades: 7th- 9th and 10th- 12th
Competition Type: Regional and national
Spellman Clean Tech Competition
The Spellman Clean Tech Competition tests students’ ability to research and design—it requires participants to recognise a real-world issue, research the problem, and design a solution that uses clean technology. Participants gain a better understanding of STEM fields and may help make the earth a healthier place. In addition to the honor of winning a well-known STEM competition, there are some awards for top finishers—including a $7,000 first prize.
Grades: 9th- 12th
Competition Type: International
Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)
The most promising young scientists in the nation compete in the Regeneron STS—one of the country’s oldest and most famous STEM competitions. The competition is open to high school seniors and challenges them to carry out an independent research project and submit(提交) their findings along with a paper and up to four recommendations(推荐信). Winners can take home awards of up to $250,000!
Grades: 12th
Competition Type: National
1. What is special about eCyberMission?A.It allows group work. | B.It is designed for seniors. |
C.It takes place online. | D.It offers the most prize money. |
A.eCyberMission. | B.Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision. |
C.Spellman Clean Tech Competition. | D.Regeneron Science Talent Search. |
A.Being a well-known scientist. | B.Doing their research work alone. |
C.Providing a research schedule. | D.Finishing a book about their findings. |
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.
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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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