1 . Every year, FIFA(国际足联)selects a unique character for the World Cup which plays an important role in promoting the event. This trend started in FIFA World Cup 1966 where Willie, a lion, became the official mascot(吉祥物)of the event. On Monday, Qatar(卡塔尔)and FIFA have unveiled(揭幕)La’eeb(拉伊卜)as the Official Mascot for this year’s FIFA World Cup 2022.
La’eeb is an Arabic word meaning “super-skilled player” and is based on a “Gutra (An Arabic headdress(头饰)also known as keffiyeh),” which is a traditional piece of Qatari clothing. Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Tournament Experience Officer, said: “We are delighted to unveil La’eeb as the Official Mascot for the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world. He comes from the mascot-verse – a place that is indescribable. We encourage everyone to imagine what it looks like.” After the reveal(揭示), fans started wondering if La’eeb resembles(像)a ghost, a handkerchief, or a stingray.
“We are sure fans everywhere will love this fun and playful character. La’eeb will play a vital role as we engage fans young and old in Qatar’s FIFA World Cup experience,” added Al Mawlawi.
La’eeb will be known for his youthful spirit; spreading joy and confidence everywhere he goes. La’eeb comes from a parallel world where tournament mascots live. It is a world where ideas and creativity form the basis of characters that live in the minds of everyone.
La’eeb will be everywhere – welcoming the world, inspiring young fans and cheering the action during the tournament, which will take place from 21 November to 18 December. In addition, fans will soon be able to download gifts and stickers of La’eeb via(经由)some social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, WhatsApp and Snapchat. La’eeb screensavers(屏保)will also be available for people to download.
1. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?| A．La’eeb is an English word meaning “super-skilled player” |
| B．Qatar World Cup 2022 is the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world |
| C．Choosing a mascot is a trend started in FIFA World Cup 2022 |
| D．Willie，a tiger, once became the official mascot of the event. |
| A．The previous mascot | B．A famous soccer player |
| C．A well-known cartoon character | D．An Arabic headdress |
| A．There is only one explanation about what La’eeb looks like |
| B．La’eeb is fun and playful |
| C．He is sure La’eeb can not be loved by the old fans |
| D．He announced that La’eeb resembled a ghost . |
| A．TikTok | B．Instagram | C．Snapchat | D．Sina-Weibo |
2 . Losing weight is difficult. For most people, it requires a change in diet, a change in exercise habits, and a change in attitude.
●Set healthy goals.
If you’re overweight and want to change that, the first step is deciding what your target weight is.
●Start small.
Making big behavior changes isn’t something that happens overnight.
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The best way to stick to your diet and exercise rues is to track it. There are plenty of apps that allow you to do this. Or you can do it in an old way and keep a written food and exercise journal. Find what works for you and write down what you’ve achieved every day.
● Evaluate (评估) and adjust.
Every month you should take a look at your goal and see the progress you’ve made towards achieving it.
| A．Track your diet and exercise. |
| B．Here are some ways to help you. |
| C．You might as well start with playing music. |
| D．Do not run too much. |
| E．So start with 1-2 small things per week and work up from there. |
| F．If you’re not what you want to be, make small adjustments. |
| G．Write down your goal and set a date by which you want to achieve that goal. |
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2.比赛过程及结果；
3.比赛反响。
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4 . For centuries, people in the sunny Mediterranean (地中海) would get up after long, relaxing meals and take a walk, often to the town square to see neighbors and socialize. Walking is so much a part of the lifestyle that it is seen as the most important part of the super-healthy Mediterranean diet.
Studies have found why that it may be one of the reasons the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk for some diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke and some cancers — all the while strengthening bones, improving brain health, preventing dementia (痴呆) and helping with healthy weight loss.
Now you can add another reason to take a post-meal walk-it may lower your blood sugar. That trip doesn’t need to take up a huge amount of your time either: Walking as little as two to five minutes after a meal can do, according to a 2022 study in the journal Sports Medicine.
Standing after a meal can help, too, but not as much as putting one foot in front of the other, said study coauthor Aidan Buffey, a doctoral student in sport sciences department at the University of Limerick in Ireland.
“Standing on and off throughout the day and after meals reduced blood sugar on average by 9.51% compared to long hours of sitting. However, light-walking throughout the day saw a greater reduction of blood sugar by an average of 17.01% compared to long hours of sitting,” Buffey said.
“This suggests that breaking long hours of sitting with standing and light-walking throughout the day is good for blood sugar levels. Standing is good, but walking is better,” he added.
1. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To introduce a lifestyle. | B．To warn the readers. |
| C．To lead in the topic. | D．To prove an opinion. |
| A．Standing. | B．Sitting. | C．Walking. | D．Lying. |
| A．By doing surveys. | B．By comparing the data. |
| C．By doing experiment. | D．By referring to other studies. |
| A．Walking can help lower blood sugar | B．There are reasons to stick to walking |
| C．Mediterranean diet is super healthy | D．Long hours of sitting after meal is a bad habit |
5 . Orlando is the major destination for sportspeople of all ages and skill levels. Whether you want to take part in the competition or watch professional players perform their magic, you’ll win with these unforgettable choices.
Fishing
With miles of rivers, and lakes-not to mention the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico just an hour away on either coast — the Orlando area offers unforgettable action for all skill levels. At Walt Disney World, for example, you can fish at the Seven Seas Lagoon, where choices include two-hour guided trips, and kid’s fishing.
Tennis
Open to the public, and less than 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport, USTA National Campus in Lake Nona invites tennis enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages to watch, learn and play at one of the world’s largest tennis facilities. Whether you’re a player or a coach, a beginner or an expert, you’ll enjoy wonderful tennis experiences at this one-of-a-kind location.
Golf
With more than 150 golf courses and many golf academies (高尔夫学院), it’s no surprise that so many professional golfers live in Orlando. Several professionals have even designed local courses, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Tom Fazio. Some famous golf tournaments (锦标赛) are hosted here, such as the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club &. Lodge.
Running
Bring your best running shoes when you come to Orlando, because our miles of trails, parks and roadways will have you feel the need for speed. You can also buy related equipment at famous chain stores. The top hiking races held in the area include January’s Walt Disney World Marathon, February’s Orlando Xtreme Half Marathon and Disney’s Princess Half Marathon.
1. Where should sportspeople go if they are interested in tennis?| A．To Walt Disney World. |
| B．To the Seven Seas Lagoon. |
| C．To USTA National Campus. |
| D．To Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club &. Lodge. |
| A．Enjoy two-hour guided trip. |
| B．Buy professional equipment. |
| C．Discuss fishing with famous people. |
| D．Watch golf matches. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a history book. |
| C．In a research paper. | D．In a travel magazine. |
The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics (残奥会) unveiled the Phryges as their official mascots this week,
7 . The International Brain Bee The International Brain Bee was founded in 1998 by Dr. Norbert Myslinski with a mission to build better brains to fight brain disorders. Since its start, the International Brain Bee has inspired thousands of students to study and pursue careers in neuroscience (神经科学). The International Brain Bee promotes student engagement with neuroscience through a three-tiered competition: students start by signing up for a Local Brain Bee, the winners of which compete in their country’s National Brain Bee. Every year, National Brain Bees send one representative to compete at the International Brain Bee world championship.
Our Goals
To motivate students to learn about the brain and to inspire them to pursue careers in neuroscience so they can help treat and find cures for brain disorders.
The IBB Logo
The Brain Bee logo consists of a combination of a brain on the top and a bee on the bottom, reflecting the name: the brain for the main focus of the competition, and the bee for the coming together for challenging, educational competition. The stinger of the bee represents the quill (羽毛) or tip of a pen, the sign of intelligence and education. The two parts of the brain also resemble the traditional symbol of the heart, symbolizing passion for our fellow man.
2022 IBB World Championship Announcement
15-year-old Canadian high school student Helene Li is the 2022 International Brain Bee(IBB) World Champion. Second place went to 17-year-old Anmol Bhatia from the USA, and third place to 17-year-old Ugne Birstonaite from Lithuania. The winners were announced at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2022 in Paris, France. The 11 finalists joined the conference stage by Zoom and were introduced by special guests and last year's World Champion Viktoriia Vydhzak from Ukraine.
To learn more
https: //thebrainbee. org/news/
1. Who can compete at the International Brain Bee world championship?| A．Students who win the National Brain Bee. |
| B．Students who sign up for a Local Brain Bee. |
| C．Students who are interested in neuroscience. |
| D．Students who are selected as representatives. |
| A．The passion for human beings. | B．The appreciation for traditional symbols. |
| C．The faith for a challenging competition. | D．The respect for intelligence and education. |
| A．In Canada. | B．In France. | C．In Ukraine. | D．In Lithuania. |
8 . When I started practicing martial arts (武术) back in high school, I did it only for extra marks in the College Entrance Examination. But the actual benefits (益处) turned out to be much more than I had expected. After hours of practice every evening, I felt physically exhausted but mentally relaxed, gaining a sense of inner peace. So I carried it on and turned it into a hobby.
Although martial arts have been seen by some people as self-defense (自我保护) skills that can be used in real fight and some of the moves are indeed part of modern boxing, I see them mostly as non-aggressive (非攻击性的) sports that can benefit both physical and mental health. They are ideal for today’s fast-paced society. I find the martial arts exercises relaxing after long hours of work and helpful in removing anxiety and stress.
One of the features of Chinese martial arts is that they are closely related to other aspects of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy (哲学). Practicing martial arts can help one better understand ancient Chinese wisdom.
As a martial arts lover, I find martial arts cheering, fun and exciting. They have had an effect on my social skills and have improved my health and social well-being. Apart from this, I have observed that martial arts play an important role in our daily lives as they equip one with the necessary self-defense skills.
Lately, many parts around the world have been in poor order, and in most cases, the victims are women and youngsters. The victims are usually in a disadvantaged position as most of them have little or no self-defense skill. It can therefore be useful for people to learn and practice martial arts to be able to physically defend themselves.
Martial arts are also convenient as a means of entertainment (娱乐) and are beneficial not only for keeping good health but also for self-defense.
1. Why did the author start practicing martial arts at first?| A．For building up body. |
| B．For protecting himself. |
| C．For extra marks in the examination. |
| D．For cultural exchange. |
| A．European philosophy. | B．Chinese medicine. |
| C．Chinese army. | D．Ancient boxing. |
| A．Interesting. | B．Dangerous. | C．Stressful. | D．Beneficial. |
| A．The Role of Martial Arts in Modern Life |
| B．The Younger Generation and Chinese Arts |
| C．Martial Arts and Health |
| D．A Means of Entertainment |
When he was a boy, Marco was so shy. He always hid behind his hair, which he wore long around his face and cars. To make it worse, Marco was naturally shorter than the other kids. And because his good marks had allowed him to skip to the higher grade, he was younger than everyone else. This added nothing to his already low self-confidence.
Marco’s father was so busy with his work that Marco felt that his father had little time for him.
Except for his demands for excellent performances in school, communication didn’t exist. It seemed to Marco the only time his dad ever spoke to him was to be demanding or critical. Therefore, Marco sank further into his low self-confidence and felt unappreciated, depressed and confused.
One day his father, already tired after a long day, tripped over (被绊倒) Marco’s bike in the garage. He put the blame on Marco’s not placing the bike in the right way. Hearing this, Marco couldn’t bear and shouted to his father: “No matter how hard I tried, I could never do anything right!”Marco ran to his room angrily and sadly, leaving his father standing frozen there for a long time.
Two days later, his aunt called him. She said she had just seen some young teenagers participate in a public speaking contest. She thought he should give it a try. She told him she firmly believed he could perform on stage like the other kids, since she had seen his humorous performance for the family at Christmas.
Marco was extremely shocked. Him? On stage? In a public speaking contest? To agree would be contrary to his entire shy personality. But Aunt Ginette was so confident and seemed really serious. Feeling her strong belief, Marco went against everything he had ever done or felt, and agreed to enter the contest. All that winter, Marco tried his best to practice. He was taken by an energy he never felt before. However, all this seemed to bring no changes to his father. His father just feared it would take away from his homework time and impact his marks.
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Four months later, the speaking contest arrived.
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When Marco saw his father’s face, he found his father’s eyes shining with joy.
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10 . On my 70th birthday, I decided to participate in 70 different sports before I turned 71.I had played sports as a youngster and never stopped. So I was
Then came the
My family’s
Except some health advantages, I also realized dreams are important, regardless of how
| A．sure | B．afraid | C．concerned | D．anxious |
| A．solution | B．adventure | C．performance | D．reach |
| A．discover | B．master | C．record | D．describe |
| A．Shortly | B．Suddenly | C．Obviously | D．Usually |
| A．dive | B．dance | C．look | D．stand |
| A．falls apart | B．carries on | C．pays off | D．runs out |
| A．shock | B．impression | C．success | D．strategy |
| A．challenge | B．failure | C．competition | D．reason |
| A．difficult | B．creative | C．easy | D．frightening |
| A．determined | B．refused | C．demanded | D．failed |
| A．with care | B．for life | C．on purpose | D．at first |
| A．support | B．exchange | C．opinion | D．application |
| A．unfortunate | B．reasonable | C．unrealistic | D．precious |
| A．exercise | B．age | C．recall | D．struggle |
| A．begin | B．disappear | C．survive | D．grow |
