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Enter to become a BBC young reporter Young people aged from 11—18 are invited to send stories about “Me and My World” as part of the BBC Young Reporter Competition. Here’s some information about it. ●  The thing needed To take part, you don’t need to send us a finished report. Just provide your story idea. You can either write it down or record it as a video. ●  The prize for winners With the help of BBC programme makers, winners will produce and share their reports on the BBC’s TV and radio channels and online. ●  More information Visit our website at tinyurl.com/TWJ-BBCYoungreporter and send your story idea before June 30.

1. Which of the following students can take part in the competition?

A．Tom aged 6.	B．Lucy aged 10.
C．Ben aged 16.	D．Amy aged 20.

2. The winners will produce and share their reports with the help of ________.

A．the winners’ parents	B．BBC programme makers
C．the winners’ teachers	D．BBC interview directors

3. If you want to go for the competition, you need to ________.

A．write songs about “Me and My World”	B．prepare a finished report on your own
C．read news reports on the BBC website	D．provide your story idea before June 30

2 . Nowadays, Tai Chi has already spread throughout the world and is practiced by millions of people. It’s a major division of Chinese martial art.     1     It involves slow movements with a focus on breathing and on what your body is doing in that moment. There are four reasons to try Tai Chi.

▲It’s easy on the body.

Tai chi is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. It is low-impact, meaning there is minimal risk of damage to your joints.     2     It’s an exercise that can be easily adapted for less able people, including those in wheelchairs.

▲Falls could be prevented.

A 2019 review of studies suggested that Tai Chi might reduce the risk of falls in older people.     3     It also improves flexibility and spatial awareness.

▲     4    

Tai Chi may boost brain power. Studies have found that regular Tai Chi can improve cognitive functioning in older people with dementia(痴呆)and without. Given that it’s considered safe and suitable for the elderly, this is a definite win. It also has the feel-good factor. A reduction in stress and anxiety, and increased confidence, are other mental health benefits of Tai Chi, according to research, though further research is needed.

▲You can do it at home.

Classes are useful not just for teaching the movements but also for meeting like-minded people.     5     You’re bound to find one that matches your fitness level and exercise preferences.

A．It has mental benefits.

B．You can go at your own pace.

C．It does good to both body and mind.

D．But there are videos available online too.

E．Meanwhile, it relaxed muscles and there is no stretching or straining.

F．Tai Chi is so slow and smooth, but it can improve both upper-body and lower-body strength.

G．The emphasis is on balance, with movements helping strengthen muscles required for stability.

3 . As we age, even if we’re healthy, the heart just isn’t as efficient in processing oxygen as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in their 50s or early 60s. And among people who don’t exercise, the changes can start even sooner.

“Think of a rubber band. In the beginning, it is flexible, but put it in a drawer for 20 years and it will become dry and easily broken,” says Dr. Ben Levine, a heart specialist at the University of Texas. That’s what happens to the heart. Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven’t been an enthusiastic exerciser, getting in shape now may help improve your aging heart.

Levine and his research team selected volunteers aged between 45 and 64 who did not exercise much but were otherwise healthy. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group participated in a program of nonaerobic (无氧) exercise—balance training and weight training—three times a week. The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week. After two years, the second group saw remarkable improvements in heart health.

“We took these 50-year-old hearts and turned the clock back to 30-or 35-year-old hearts,” says Levine. “And the reason they got so much stronger and fitter was that their hearts could now fill a lot better and pump (泵送) a lot more blood during exercise.” But the hearts of those who participated in less intense exercise didn’t change, he says.

“The sweet spot in life to start exercising, if you haven’t already, is in late middle age when the heart still has flexibility,” Levine says. “We put healthy 70-year-olds through a yearlong exercise training program, and nothing happened to them at all.”

Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, says Levine’s findings are a great start. But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of an exercise routine make the biggest difference.

1. What does Levine want to explain by mentioning the rubber band?

A．The right way of exercising.	B．The causes of a heart attack.
C．The difficulty of keeping fit.	D．The aging process of the heart.

2. In which aspect were the two groups different in terms of research design?

A．Diet plan.	B．Professional background.
C．Exercise type.	D．Previous physical condition.

3. What does Levine’s research find?

A．Middle-aged hearts get younger with aerobic exercise.

B．High-intensity exercise is more suitable for the young.

C．It is never too late for people to start taking exercise.

D．The more exercise we do, the stronger our hearts get.

4. What does Dr. Nieca Goldberg suggest?

A．Making use of the findings.	B．Interviewing the study participants.
C．Conducting further research.	D．Clarifying the purpose of the study.

4 . Clothing decorated with lucky animals such as Chinese dragons and phoenixes (凤凰), and designers devoted to making China's Olympians look good, all these reflect that the Chinese Olympic Team is not only focused on winning medals, but also showing the beauty of China to the world.

The first impressive moment for Chinese fashion started from the opening ceremony of the Olympics. The Chinese team's uniforms used red as a main color, which represents wishes for a good start for Team China. The Team's uniforms, combining red with white, were designed by a group of designers from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. The uniforms are decorated with a peony (牡丹), which is China's national flower, and the style of the flower was inspired by an ancient Ming Dynasty bowl at the Palace Museum.

Some Chinese gymnastics' uniforms also use the traditional Chinese symbols such as the Chinese phoenix. China's trampoline (蹦床) gold medalist Zhu Xueying said she was pleased with her uniform that looked like a traditional qipao decorated with a phoenix. The bright red uniforms have traditional elements (元素) on the neckline—a qipao knot (结) and a Chinese phoenix. The pattern on the front of the chest represented the hope that the gymnasts would dance in the sky.

The uniform for Chen Meng, another gold medalist in the women's table tennis event, was designed especially for her. The uniform is pink because that is Chen's favorite color and the designers embroidered (刺绣) a Chinese dragon on her right shoulder to represent the hope that she can take off like a powerful dragon.

“I have been watching the Olympics. The uniforms for the Chinese team have added many fashionable elements,” Zhang Yan, a young Chinese designer told the reporter. The most impressive uniforms for him have been those that the Chinese athletes wore on the podiums (领奖台). The elements formed in the clothing designs, including the curving shapes, the colors and the Chinese standing collar, make them both beautiful and practical. “When the athletes stand on the podium, I think the Chinese design is not only attractive, but also a kind of new fashion. The confidence shown in the clothing is really strong.” Zhang Yan said.

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．The colors the Chinese team's uniforms.

B．The designers of the Chinese team's uniforms.

C．The characteristics of the Chinese team's uniforms.

D．The style of the Chinese team's uniforms.

2. What do Zhu Xueying's uniform and Chen Meng's uniform have in common?

A．The same color.	B．The same style of Qipao.
C．The same phoenix.	D．The similar wishes.

3. What can we learn from Zhang Yan's words?

A．Clothes Chinese athletes wore on the podiums were the most attractive.

B．Strong confidence is shown in the clothing of Chinese athletes.

C．Zhang Yan took part in designing the Chinese Olympic uniforms.

D．The Chinese design will be No.1 in the fashion market.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Chinese Athletes Realizing Dreams in the Olympics.

B．Chinese Uniforms is Different at the Olympic Games.

C．Chinese Olympic Uniforms Shining at the Olympic Games.

D．Chinese Team Becoming better and better at the Olympics.