Bicycles have long been
But recently, cycling-the activity or sport of riding a bicycle for exercise-
“With the pandemic... it seems to be the only way for us
1. What are the speakers doing?
A.Doing some exercise. |
B.Making a training plan. |
C.Attending a sports meeting. |
A.Two weeks. | B.Four weeks. | C.Six weeks. |
A.Cycling. | B.Swimming. | C.Running. |
A.Interesting. | B.Easy. | C.Stressful. |
3 . Playing sports at school makes people “grittier” and harder working, boosts the chances of achieving long-term goals, and having successful careers, say scientists. The Ohio State University team analyzed National Sports and Society Survey data on almost 4, 000 men and women across the US and asked study participants to rate themselves on a scale of 1-5on eight statements. They included “I am diligent. I never give up.” And “I am a hard worker”. None of the statements was directly related to sports. 34% of those who did sports as a youngster scored high on the grit scale, compared to 23% of peers who gave up. One in four of those who never played sports ranked low, compared to just 17% of those who did. Lead author Dr. Emily Nothnagle said practicing drills on the field can improve pupils’ lives for decades, adding “The grit they develop from playing sports can help them for the rest of their lives”.
The findings, published in the journal Leisure Sciences,were supported by more sophisticated (复杂的) statistical analyses that accounted for respondents’ demographic (人口的) characteristics. But it appears only children who keep at it-and play continually—get the benefit, say the researchers. Some may just be born with the grit to help them succeed at sports as a young person and then continue to benefit from that trait as an adult. “Quitting could reflect a lack of perseverance, which is a crucial component of grit,” said a researcher. “It could also make quitting an activity, and not persevering, easier the next time.”
Adults who played sports as kids generally perceived the experience helped improve their work ethic, and that perception was linked to their grit scores as adults even though the researchers said people can gain or lose grit throughout life.
1. What does the underlined word “grittier” mean in the 1st paragraph?A.More hopeful. | B.More pessimistic. |
C.More aggressive. | D.More determined. |
A.The survey included a total of 15 statements. |
B.The survey centered on sports and lifestyle. |
C.People who did sports at a young age tended to score high on the grit scale. |
D.The survey was conducted and analyzed by Dr. Emily alone. |
A.By providing experiments. |
B.By offering some examples. |
C.By showing differences. |
D.By analyzing characteristics. |
A.A biological textbook. | B.A science magazine. |
C.A travel brochure. | D.An economic paper. |
4 . 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was in high school a few years ago, I was an energetic and brave teenager. I loved smiling, writing, and doing sports, especially football.
One day, my football teammates and I took part in an important football game. After the game began, the ball was soon kicked in my direction. I received the ball and crossed it twenty feet toward the goal, just in time for my teammate to meet it and hit it right into the net. “Good shot!” everyone shouted. The game started well.
Later, the game became more and more challenging as the other team tied with our team. And in the second half of the game, the score was still one to one until I received the ball with one minute left. I needed to hit the ball into the net, and I had a successful try, making the final score two to one. But in the meantime, a bad thing happened.
In an attempt to block my shot, one player from the other team challenged me in midair. But instead of hitting the ball, his body happened to hit mine, while my teammates shouted cries of victory and horror at the same time.
When I woke up, I found myself lying in a hospital bed, surrounded by my family members, friends and teammates, with a great pain in my right leg. There were also doctors around me, who told me how serious my injuries were. To my surprise, I would have to undergo a very rare operation that had only been performed a limited number of times in the United States, and the success rate is only 50 percent.
After considering for a long time and getting the support of people around me, I decided to have the operation because I knew that no matter which way I chose, there would be many challenges waiting for me. Would I be able to return to school? What effect would it have on my social life, hobby or future? These questions took over my mind. However, only time would provide answers.
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。
Paragraph 1:
A few days later, I underwent the operation.
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I decided to bravely face my bad luck that I lost control of my right leg.
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1. What will the woman do with her family?
A.Attend a food festival. | B.Watch a soccer game. | C.See a play about lions. |
A.$20. | B.$30. | C.$45. |
A.Entering with food. | B.Talking with others. | C.Eating and drinking |
A.At the stand. | B.On the Internet. | C.From the man’s house. |
A.Jogging. | B.Cycling. | C.Swimming. |
1. What does the speaker do?
A.A medical doctor. | B.A fitness instructor. | C.A swimming coach. |
A.Focusing on only muscle training. |
B.Doing too many types of workouts. |
C.Keeping the same routine all the time. |
A.Once a week. | B.Twice a week. | C.Three times a week. |
1. 当前学生的身体素质现状;
2. 运动的好处;
3. 呼吁大家多锻炼。
注意:词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数);可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Exercise and Health
Dear fellow students,
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That’s all. Thank you!
9 . Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It’s never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We’e listed the top art competitions for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpiece with the world. Most of them are totally free to enter!
Global Canvas Children’s Art Competition
Ages: 16 and under
Mediums: drawing, painting
Organized by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking for artists to discover the wonderful places that wildlife calls home.
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Ages: 15 and under
Mediums: drawing, painting
Time to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include a chance to tour one of the Toyota car factories and experience various aspects of Japanese culture.
Advena World Children’s Art Competition
Ages: 15 and under
Mediums: drawing, painting, photos and other original artworks
The competition aims to promote creativity and self-expression. Instead of a theme, it asks the participating artists to simply express their feelings-anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement-through their chosen medium.
Progressive Young Artists Awards
Open to: high school and college students
Mediums: drawing, painting, photograph, mixed media, sculpture
PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, sign him or her up for this art competition.The prize is a scholarship that winners can put forwards their further schooling.
1. Which of the following has the most mediums to choose?A.Global Canvas Children’s Art Competition. |
B.Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. |
C.Advena World Children’s Art Competition. |
D.Progressive Young Artists Awards. |
A.It encourages kids to protect the environment. |
B.It inspires teens to design the future transportation. |
C.It promotes students to be more innovative. |
D.It invites teenagers to express their unique perspectives. |
A.A tour of car factories. | B.A scholarship for schooling. |
C.A painting of wildlife. | D.A brand-new vehicle. |
Table tennis started as an after-dinner game, but is now a fast, high-tech sport. It also has
In 1926, at a meeting
The sport
Over the years, table tennis has developed into a worldwide sport. There are perhaps 40 million competitive table tennis players and countless millions