1 . These days, more and more people go to the gym to work out. But with so many gyms out there, how do you know which one is the right one for you? We find some information about the best gyms in New York City so you can have a better idea of what each gym offers.

New York Sports Club

Initiation Fees: Neighborhood membership, $49.99; Passport membership, $49.99.

Membership Costs: Neighborhood membership, $44.99 a month; Passport membership, $ 99.99 a month.

Additional Fees: Neighborhood membership, $49.99 a year; Passport membership, S 49.99 a year.

Locations: Locations in all five boroughs.

Classes: Studio classes, athletic conditioning, boxing, kickboxing and yoga.

Planet Fitness

Initiation Fees (入会费): Regular membership, $5; Black Card membership, no initiation fee. Membership Costs: Regular membership is $10 a month and includes free fitness training and free wifi. Black Card membership is $ 22.99 a month and includes access to all Planet Fitness locations, free fitness training, free wifi, half-priced cooler drinks and worldwide travel deals.

Additional Fees: $39 membership fee a year.

Locations: Locations in all five boroughs (区).

Classes: None.

Chelsea Piers

Initiation Fees: Call to request.

Membership Costs: For a specific gym, varies by location.

Locations: Chelsea and Brooklyn.

Classes: Strength and conditioning, cycling and yoga.

24 Hour Fitness

Initiation Fees: $0 on select memberships.

Membership Costs: $79.99 for Ultra Sport.

Locations: Midtown and Madison Square Park.

Classes: Studio classes, free weights, group cycling and personal training.

1. What can you do in 24 Hour Fitness?

A．Boxing.

B．Yoga.

C．Free weights.

D．Athletic conditioning.

2. How much must a regular member of Planet Fitness pay for the initiation fee?

A．$39.

B．$5.

C．$10.

D．$22.99.

3. What is special about Chelsea Piers?

A．It has no initiation fee.

B．Its membership costs depend on its location.

C．Its gyms can be found in all five boroughs.

D．Its black card members can enjoy half-priced drinks.

2 . Have you tried to run or walk for exercise and then given up? If you answered yes, you should try a new kind of exercise: aquatic (水中的) exercise. Aquatic exercise is like exercise on land, but you do it in a swimming pool. More and more people are trying aquatic exercise now.

Aquatic exercise feels easier than exercising on land. Why? You weigh about 90% less in the pool. It is better for your knees than running or walking. Water is about 1,000 times thicker and heavier than air. To move through the water, your body has to work four times as hard. As a result, you can burn (燃烧) more calories (卡路里).

In fact, most people say they feel more relaxed in the water. They stop thinking about the things that make them worried. They feel in control (控制) of their bodies. The cool, quiet environment makes them feel good.

But what if you are afraid (害怕) of the water? No problem! There is nothing to worry about. Aquatic exercise is safe and easy to learn. It doesn’t require (需要) any special skills. You don’t even need to know how to swim. Aquatic exercise is fit for everyone.

1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The advantages (优点) of aquatic exercise.

B．Weight change of one’s body.

C．Difference between land and water.

D．The ways to do exercise on land.

2. What do most people think of aquatic exercise?

A．Difficult	B．Dangerous (危险的)
C．Relaxing.	D．Boring.

3. According to the passage, aquatic exercise is _________.

A．done in groups	B．fit for everyone
C．difficult to learn	D．done with special skills

4. In which part of a magazine (杂志) can we read the passage?

A．Culture.

B．Health.

C．Nature.

D．Travel.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

There’s no doubt that (毫无疑问) doing more exercise is     1     (help) to us. As students, we can make     2     (we) more active and smarter by doing exercise in our daily life.

Personally, I think highly of     3     (jog) because it’s good for health. Take myself    4    example, I often jog in the playground for half     5     hour. Each time I finish it, I feel my body has been     6     (strengthen).

It’s helpful for us to do more exercise. I do hope that everyone does some     7    sport) in their spare time rather     8     just stay at home     9     bury themselves in   (专注于) their work.

Let’s go out    10     (do) more exercise!

4 . The fitness center offers a variety of (各种各样的) activities for members of all ages throughout the week. Activities on Monday 12 July, 2017:

Learning to swim. Classes for preschool children aged five and under start at 10 am. Classes last 30 minutes and parents must attend (参加) with their children. Don’t forget to book (预定) in advance, as places are limited, and to pack some warm clothes for using after the lesson.

Woman’s aerobics (有氧运动). Sessions last (持续) for one hour and begin at 10:45 am, led by Melissa. Come along and join us every Monday for an exhilarating (令人高兴的) hour of exercise and fun. Leave your kids at the nursery (托儿所) and take time out for yourself. Wear a track suit (运动服) or something similar.

Lunchtime yoga (午间瑜伽). Take a break at lunchtime (1:00—2:00 pm) for an hour of meditation (沉思) and yoga. Enjoy the peace and quiet of our meditation room, and relaxing sessions designed for active people with busy lives. Use your own mat (垫子) for floor (地板) work or hire (租) one from us for a small sum (金额).

Family shootaround. 10:00—5:30 pm. Family shootaround is open for members and guests to bring the family out for basketball. Half court games are only during this time. There are no full court games during family shoot around hours. All participants must sign in (签到) at the front desk and wear a wristband (腕套) during the play.

1. If you want to join in “Learning to swim”, you must__________.

A．Sign in at the front desk.	B．Wear a wristband.
C．Book in advance.	D．Hire a mat.

2. When will Melissa be working?

A．From 10:10 am to 10:40 am.	B．From 10:45 am to 11:45 am.
C．From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.	D．From 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

3. Which activity may need extra (额外的) fees (费用)?

A．Lunchtime yoga.	B．Learn to swim.
C．Women’s aerobics.	D．Family shoot around.

4. Which activity is suitable (合适的) for a family who loves basketball?

A．Lunchtime yoga.	B．Learn to swim.
C．Women’s aerobics.	D．Family shootaround.

5 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．A concert.

B．An outing.

C．A car race.

6 . The first time I realized that I had a love for sports competitions was during the Field Day inelementary school. Small for my age, and more of a bookworm than a sports lover, I had suffered that special humiliation of being picked last for various gym teams. The Field Day, which focused on individual (个体的) skills, was different. In the Softball Throw event, I got my first taste of sporting victory. Credit goes to the example of my first coach, my father. He lifted weights every morning at home. He bought us all baseball gloves and hats, and in the warm months, we spent hours playing catch.

Once I got to sixth grade and switched to private school, our entire student body was assigned to either the Red or the White team. Throughout the year, we competed against each other in various games and exercises for points. I eventually became president of The Committee of Games. I also played on the field hockey team and the basketball team. And at home, playing tennis, skating, skiing and biking were simply normal things we did. During the break time, magazines were also quite popular for us teens. These regularly featured articles on physical exercise. Somehow, my college roommate and I took up the habit of completing Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) exercises every day, a practice that continued into my marriage, when we had no spare money to use to join a gym.

So, though it shocks some of our friends, that early foundation (基础) evolved in adulthood into a sports and fitness focus, considered important even on vacation. I still love reading and the arts, too. As far as I’m concerned, life is the richest with my feet in both worlds.

1. What can be inferred about the author’s experience as a child?

A．He felt proud to be picked for gym teams.	B．His success made his coaches well-known.
C．He didn’t like doing sports at all.	D．He gained confidence in sports on the Field Day.

2. Which of the following is NOT the sport that they often do at home?

A．Throwing softball.	B．Skating.
C．Skiing.	D．Playing tennis.

3. Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?

A．The author feels tired from doing exercise though very happy.

B．The author has been persisting in sports ever since childhood.

C．The author is no longer interested in reading.

D．The author thinks that doing exercise is a boring activity.

4. What can be the best title for this passage?

A．The Advantages Of Sports	B．My Father’s Effect On Me
C．My Passion For Sports	D．Childhood Memories Of Sports

8 . The 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across the Globe—Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced.

This competition invites painting, calligraphy, and Chinese language enthusiasts from all around the world to take part in this exciting event.

Participants are encouraged to submit their creative themes for the contest, with the theme selection process being determined through public nominations.

If you’re interested, feel free to submit the theme that you believe fits best with the requirements of the competition.

Here are the requirements:

Who Can Apply

The call for creative themes for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide, with no limit to age or nationality.

Submission Dates

Submissions will be accepted from June 15, 2024, to 12:00 PM on June 30, 2024(Beijing Time.)

Announcement Date

The selected theme for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge will be announced on July 1, 2024, which also marks the official start date of the submission period for works under the selected theme.

Submission Methods

Participants can send their theme and related information to chinesebridge@chineseplus.net. “Chinese Bridge” also accepts direct messages on its official account on Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Weibo.

1. Who can be invited to the competition?

A．Tom who is crazy about Spanish.

B．Sandy who is creative in writing.

C．Lucy whose nationality is Chinese.

D．Bill who loves Chinese and calligraphy.

2. On which of the following dates can the participants submit their works?

A．June 12, 2024.	B．July 1, 2024.
C．June 20, 2024.	D．July 15, 2024.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To build a competition organization.

B．To provide information about a competition.

C．To announce the opening of a competition.

D．To collect creative themes for a competition.

9 . 你们学校将举办英语辩论赛，请你代表学生会用英文写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 比赛时间及地点；
2. 报名方式及报名截止日期；
3. 期待积极参与。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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