1 . As is known to all. the first modern Olympics were held there in 1896. But the history of the Olympics in Greece dates back to much earlier.
The first ancient Olympics were held in 776 B. C. The games got their name from Olympia, the Greek city where they took place.
Like the Summer Olympics of today, the ancient Olympics were held every four years. One of the main features (特点) of the ancient Olympics was the Olympic truce (休战).The truce meant that all wars were stopped, so that athletes and spectators could compete and travel in peace. Thousands of people from all over the Greek world came to watch.
During the first Olympics, there was only one competition—a 218-yard (200-meter) race. But over time the games grew to include wrestling, chariot racing, boxing and other sports. Women were not allowed to compete, but they had their own separate games.
“The ancient athletes became celebrities (名人)， just like today. They often lived the rest of their lives being treated to free dinners.” Cerrato said “City-states even tried to steal away each other's athletes by offering them various awards.”
Unlike today's Olympics, the ancient Olympics were held to honor Zeus. Greeks thought that Zeus was the leader of the many gods and goddesses they believed in. But what comes as a surprise to many people is the fact that many athletes competed completely naked(裸体的)！
The ancient Olympics existed until 393 A. D. But the modern Olympics are still going strong. “The Olympics” gather athletes from around the world，said Sue Macy, author of a new National Geographic book, Swifter, Higher, Stronger： A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics. “It’s so much bigger today.”
1. What would be the best title of the passage?| A．History of the Olympics. | B．Features of the Olympics. |
| C．Truce of the Olympics. | D．Swifter. Higher, Stronger. |
| A．the ancient Olympics attracted people all over the world |
| B．men as well as women could compete in the games |
| C．the ancient Olympics were an important event in Greece |
| D．there were many kinds of races at that time |
| A．all the people in Greece would stop working |
| B．people stopped fighting to take part in the games |
| C．people from all over the world came to see the games |
| D．most of the athletes came from those who won the fight |
| A．organized the games | B．played in the games |
| C．watched the games | D．had no chance to watch the games |
2 . Ellie was a skilled gymnast（体操运动员）. But she liked showing off（炫耀））. At the gymnastics tryout（选拔赛）, she put on a perfect performance. "See who can do that! " she said proudly.
The next Friday, the list was posted announcing who had made the team. Ellie's name wasn't on it. "It's unfair. I'm better than all the other girls! " she said. She went to see the coach.
"You are quite talented, but your attitude is terrible, " the coach said. "Making the gymnastics team isn't just about gymnastics. It's also about being on a team. " That night Ellie complained to her parents. Her mother was angry, but her father said that the coach had a point. They had a big argument. Ellie couldn't sleep. She kept thinking about what the coach had said.
Ellie couldn't stay away from the gym, so she practiced alone. One day, after watching Ann fall off the parallel bars（双杠）again and again, Ellie ran to her and explained to Ann what she was doing wrong. Ann did as Ellie suggested and improved. Ellie didn't notice the coach was looking at her. Over the next few months, Ellie always helped the other girls. They did better and better. "We couldn't have done this without Ellie's help, " the girls said.
The following year, Ellie tried out for the gymnastics team again. This time, she was modest. When the girls praised her, she just smiled and thanked them. When the coach posted the list of who had made the team, her name was on it. Ellie and the other girls were all very happy.
1. How did Ellie feel when she went to see the coach?| A．Angry. | B．Happy. | C．Proud. | D．Nervous. |
| A．she slept too much in the afternoon |
| B．she had an argument with her mother |
| C．she was worried about the gymnastics tryout |
| D．she was thinking about the meanings of the coach's words |
①Ellie practiced alone. ②Ellie's parents argued.
③Ellie coached other girls. ④Ellie showed off at the gymnastics tryout.
| A．③①④② | B．③④②① | C．④②①③ | D．④①③② |
| A．A serious coach | B．A gymnastics team | C．Gymnastics tryouts | D．Gymnastics competitions |
3 . Whether you’re working out to lose weight or have a beautiful body, it is necessary to have the right ideas. You may often get some suggestions from some people.
Myth (误传) 1: To stay in shape, you only need to work out once or twice a week.
Truth: Once or twice a week won’t make you stay in shape.
Myth 2: The best time to work out is in the morning.
Truth: The best time for a workout is whatever time allows you to exercise most often. And you should make physical exercise a habit.
Myth 3:
Truth: If you want to lose weight, you shouldn’t think that you can simply make it through exercise. Experts say losing weight almost always starts with changes in your eating habits. In terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise.
Myth 4: Running a marathon is the ideal way to get fit.
Truth:
| A．But not all of them are right. |
| B．Exercise is the best way to lose weight. |
| C．And these suggestions are worth following. |
| D．There is no need to run five miles to keep fit. |
| E．Running a marathon is suitable for most people. |
| F．If a late-night trip to the gym is your thing, stick to it. |
| G．At least three days per week for an exercise program is necessary. |
4 . As a 30-year-old teacher at a sport college, Wang Shasha is now used to the praise from her fans for her freestyle soccer skills. The former soccer player now has over 230,000 fans on Douyin, the Chinese video-sharing platform run by TikTok’s parent company ByteDance.
Inspired by Chinese women’s soccer player Sun Wen, who was a captain in the national team, Wang fell in love with soccer and was encouraged to play it by her PE teacher when she was in the third grade. However, her mother didn’t support her. Wang managed to change her mom’s mind when her soccer skills helped her earn an offer from a top high school.
Just as Wang was ready to go into the national youth team, she was injured. “It was a difficult time for me. After thinking hard for almost a week, I decided to retire and go to college,” Wang said.
After graduation, Wang became a soccer teacher. To attract more teenage followers, Wang began to play freestyle soccer. She practises for three hours a day, and spends another three hours recording and editing short videos.
“Soccer is my best friend. Although it takes a lot of time to make the videos, my passion (热情) for the sport has driven me to keep at it,” Wang said. “Freestyle soccer is attractive to many young people so it can help promote (推广) the game.”
“I hope more and more young people, especially girls, will fall in love with soccer and seek a beautiful life through me sharing my story online,” Wang said.
1. Who made Wang Shasha fall in love with soccer?| A．Sun Wen. | B．Her mother. | C．Her high school teacher. | D．Her students. |
| A．By showing her deep love for the sport. |
| B．By practising soccer for three hours a day. |
| C．By entering a top high school with her soccer skills. |
| D．By making some videos of her freestyle soccer skills. |
| A．A soccer team. | B．Freestyle soccer. | C．Being a teacher. | D．Making the videos. |
| A．To get praised by fans. |
| B．To interest teenagers in soccer. |
| C．To share her beautiful daily life. |
| D．To help her students better understand soccer. |
