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2 . A study led by The University of Edinburgh researchers found that the performance of runners who listened to self-selected music as they ran after completing a demanding (费力的) thinking task was at the same level as when they were not mentally tired. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of Human Sport and Exercise.
Researchers used two tests to study how listening to music affected the running performance of fitness enthusiasts. One test looked at the effects on the interval running ability — alternating between high intensity (强度) running and lower intensity jogging — with a group of nine exercisers, and the other on a 5 km time trial with a group of nine trained runners. The groups completed a 30-minute computer-based cognitive (认知的) test which put them in a mentally worn state before completing high intensity exercise. They were tested with and without motivational music which they selected.
Taking into account the results of a baseline test taken by participants that they did without completing a mentally demanding test beforehand and without music, the researchers found the interval running ability of the mentally worn fitness enthusiasts was slightly greater with music compared to that without music, and was the same as when the participants were not mentally tired. The 5 km time trial performance also showed small improvements with self-selected music compared to no music.
Dr. Shaun Phillips, of The University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education and Sport, said, “Feeling tired mentally is a common occurrence for many of us, and can negatively affect many of our daily activities, including exercise. Finding safe and effective ways to reduce this negative impact is therefore useful. The research showing that listening to self-selected motivational music can help active people improve their endurance running ability and performance when mentally worn out may provide a useful strategy.”
1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the study?| A．Its purpose. | B．Its principle. | C．Its process. | D．Its participants. |
| A．To prove that their finding is useful. | B．To offer evidence to support their study. |
| C．To make a comparison with their test results. | D．To find links between music and mental health. |
| A．Approving. | B．Doubtful. | C．Critical. | D．Carefree. |
| A．Being Mentally Tired Is a Common Feeling |
| B．Listening to Music Benefits Mental Health |
| C．Exercise Regularly Improves Mental Condition |
| D．Running to Music Reduces Mental Tiredness |
3 . We’re launching our 100-Word-Story Competition with prizes of up to £1,000 to be won. Our competition is your chance to show the world your story-telling talents. The editorial team will pick a shortlist of three in each category and post them online.
Competition Rules:
● Submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, e-mail and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
● There are three categories—one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12—18 and one for children under 12.
● Please submit your stories online by 5p.m. on 1st May 2022 or send an entry via post addressed to:
Warners Group Publications, West Street Bourne，PE10 9PH.
Prizes:
● In the adult category, the winner will receive £1,000 and a Serious Readers High Definition Floor or Table Light (value up to £399.99) and one runner-up will receive £250.
● In the 12—18s category, the winner will receive £200 or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £100 book voucher.
● In the under 12 category, the winner will receive £100 or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £50 book voucher.
Allow more time for postal entries to arrive by 1st May 2022, and insure you include your full name and address, and also clearly state the category you are entering.
1. What may disqualify a candidate from the competition?| A．Mailing the story in printed form. | B．Submitting the story in March 2022. |
| C．Submitting a story of a friend. | D．Writing a story about someone else. |
| A．£1,899. 99. | B．£1, 300. | C．£1,599. 99. | D．£1, 100. |
| A．The prizes in cash are equal for the three categories. |
| B．Three of each category will be selected and posted online. |
| C．The entry with a title must be not more than 100 words. |
| D．It is designed to find talented storytellers around the world. |
4 . The Olympic Games began more than two thousand years ago in Greece. The first Olympic Games were held in 766 BC. They went on for a thousand years and then were stopped. In 1896, 1,500 years later, the Olympic Games began again. Winter sports began to be a part of the Olympic Games in 1924.
The Olympic Symbol (标记) is five colored rings. They show the friendship of people’s. They also show five continents (洲): Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa and America. Each ring has a different color: blue, yellow, black, green and red.
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not wining but taking part in.
1. The first Olympic Games were held in ________ .| A．1896 | B．1500 | C．766 BC | D．1924 |
| A．Amusement | B．happiness | C．friendship | D．love |
| A．winning is the most important thing |
| B．taking part in is the most important thing |
| C．winning is more important than taking part in |
| D．taking part in is the same important as winning |
1．运动的名称；
2．推荐的理由；
3．温馨的提示。
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。
My Favorite Sport
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增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
On the afternoon of last Friday, the English speech competition, organized by our English club, was held in our meeting hall. It begun at 3:00 p.m. and Mr. Lee, our leading English teacher, gave an inspired opening speech. Then two students started to host the competition with both English and Chinese. Fifteen students were attended the competition and each gave an excellent English speech. If the competition finished, the competitors were ranked and prizes were presented to the first sixth speakers. The competition has received positively comments from students and teachers. They both believed that it could encourage more students show interest in English learning.
| A．It is boring. |
| B．It’ll start after the ad. |
| C．It has just started. |
| A．Doing a project. | B．Playing a sport. | C．Joining a team. |
9 . Love to write? Want to see your work published and win some cash along the way? Then read on. The national Spark a Story writing contest is calling in all young storytellers!
Who can participate?
The contest is open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, or those who are being home-schooled in the United States.
Deadline and requirements
You’re able to send your short story up to October 7th. It will be judged on creativity, originality and overall quality of writing. Your story must be original works and should be no longer than 5000 words. There is no minimum length requirements.
How can I send my short story?
There are three easy ways to send your short story:
*Online at http: // learn.hmhco.com/hmhsparkamind
*Send your short story as a PDF or Microsoft word document to Sparkahmhco.com
*Send your short story via US Mail to: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
222 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116
What will I win?
The best stories will be published next year. Winners will receive a free copy of the book and cash price of $100.
1. Which of the following children can take part in the contest?| A．Maria, grade 7, from New York. |
| B．Justin, grade 9, from London. |
| C．Catherine, grade 11, from Washington. |
| D．C.D. Bastian, home-schooled from Paris. |
| A．longer than 5,000 words. |
| B．shorter than 5,000 words. |
| C．an original work. |
| D．sent before October 7th. |
| A．Sending it online. |
| B．Sending it by email. |
| C．Sending it by US Mail. |
| D．Sending it by fax. |
| A．A fitness trainer. | B．A dressmaker. | C．A chef. |
