1 . Where to work out at U.S. Airports? Here is a cheat sheet for those who want to exercise during flight delays or layovers.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
A walking path supported by the American Heart Association is located in Terminal (航站楼) D，measuring seven-tenths of a mile. Want an extra bun? Climb the two 55-foot high staircases that lead up to the Skylink stations and terminal walkways. The free24-hour yoga room in Terminal E has reopened with complimentary (免费赠送的) mats while the yoga studio in Terminal B remains closed.
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Now the best place to get some activity is the 82,000-square-foot open-air plaza located before security at the south end of the Jeppesen Terminal. Travelers can learn about events, such as yoga classes, from DIA’s social-media feeds (@denairport) during a dedicated wellness week. A free mini golf course is open for one month each summer and from November through January a complimentary ice skating rink includes free skate rentals.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) the Bay Area’s largest airport, offers non-stop flights to more than 40 international cities on 37 international carriers. In the airport, two dedicated yoga rooms can be found post-security in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Complimentary yoga mats are available and the mats and space are disinfected regularly.
Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas (LAS)
Harry Reid International Airport, formerly known as McCarran International Airport, is the main commercial airport serving Las Vegas，Nevada, United States. In the airport, Zero Level Fitness in Terminal 1 primarily sees use from airport and airline employees, but travelers can purchase day passes for $25 that include access to cardio and weight equipment as well as locker rooms.
1. What do DFW and SFO have in common?| A．Walking paths are created. | B．Yoga rooms are provided. |
| C．Free golf courses are open. | D．Facilities are disinfected regularly. |
| A．In December. | B．In September. | C．In August. | D．In March. |
| A．Harry Reid International Airport. | B．Denver International Airport. |
| C．San Francisco International Airport. | D．Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. |
1. Who played in last night’s Super Bowl?
| A．The Kansas City Chiefs vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. |
| B．The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs the Oakland Raiders. |
| C．The Kansas City Chiefs vs the Oakland Raiders. |
| A．48 to 21. | B．31 to 19. | C．31 to 9. |
3 . Four Soccer Clubs for Kids in New York City
Soccer is a sport loved by many kids, families and countries. Here are four soccer clubs that are great for kids throughout New York City.
Stellar Soccer
Address: 1047 Amsterdam Ave
Stellar Soccer was created and taught by early-childhood educators. All classes are held outdoors and are for children aged 2 to 8 years old. No experience is necessary and players of all skill sets are welcome. They offer private lessons on the weekdays and public lessons on the weekends. They also have programs for boys and girls individually.
Soccer Friends USA
Address: 106-06 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills
Soccer Friends USA offers soccer programs for kids aged 18 months to 14 years old. Their philosophy is that the best way for young children to learn soccer is by having fun! Children here are able to learn the game of soccer in a non-competitive environment. In order to teach kids how to play, they believe as teachers they need to have good social skills and a talent for teaching.
Downtown United Soccer Club
Address: 527 Hudson St
Downtown United Soccer Club values friendship and good sportsmanship in a caring and supportive way for every player. Training is offered to players of all ages and genders (性别). They hope to develop a community that helps children develop their lifelong love for the game of soccer.
Coney Island Cyclones Soccer Club
Address: Bill Brown Playground, 4475, Brooklyn
Coney Island Cyclones Soccer Club provides soccer training for kids aged 3 to 15 years old. Their programs include a soccer academy (学院), as well as winter and summer camps that have indoor and outdoor facilities. Their goal is to teach young players the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, self-confidence and respect.
1. Where is Stellar Soccer?| A．In Amsterdam Ave. | B．In Forest Hills. |
| C．In Hudson St. | D．In Bill Brown Playground. |
| A．Stellar Soccer. | B．Soccer Friends USA. |
| C．Downtown United Soccer Club. | D．Coney Island Cyclones Soccer Club. |
| A．Training for all ages. | B．Winter and summer camps. |
| C．A non-competitive environment. | D．Programs for boys and girls individually. |
4 . Book Cover Art Contest
Do you have a passion for painting? Are you wild about watercolor? Are you a photographer who loves to record moments in the click of a button? Then this is your chance to see your work displayed on the cover of a book!
Teen Ink is seeking out a teen to create cover art for Teens Talk: Are You Listening? By teen author Maria Proulx! Written by a teen for teens, the book discusses matters relevant in a teen’s life. Teen Ink is interested in all mediums and the sky’s the limit!
Deadline: November 15, 2022
Guidelines:
● Format: 6×9,300dpi.
● Teen Ink will only consider photos and artwork by teens.
● The best images for the book cover are clear, close up and high resolution.
● Artwork must be well photographed (no flash) and submitted.
● There is no limit to the number of images you can submit!
● Be creative; don’t be too literal in your interpretation of the author’s point.
● Consider the theme of the book; Please download an outline of the book here.
Submissions:
● Submit entries through this link. All photographs and artwork submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the cover art contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
● To make sure your artwork is included in the contest, include “Teens Talk Contest” in the first part of your artwork’s title (e.g., Teens Talk Contest: Digital Addiction).
1. What does the book “Teens Talk: Are You Listening?” concern?| A．Issues related to teenage life. | B．Skills at designing a book cover. |
| C．Teenagers’ comments on artwork. | D．Various mediums of communication. |
| A．A photo taken by a middle-aged person. | B．A photo submitted just one day after the due date. |
| C．A painting photographed with flash from a distance. | D．A painting with creative ideas and based on the theme. |
| A．A book review. | B．An official website. | C．A training brochure. | D．An advertising poster. |
A mural (壁画) dating back to more than 1,000 years ago was discovered in Altay city, northwestern China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
The development of ice and snow activities over the centuries has had
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6 . When kids enjoy an activity, they want to do more of it. Practicing a skill improves their abilities and helps them feel confident, especially when the effort is noticed and praised. Toddlers and preschoolers should play actively several times a day. Children from 6 to 17 years of age should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily. This can include free play at home and P.E. at school.
Preschoolers need play and exercise that help them continue to develop important motor skills — kicking or throwing a ball, playing tag or riding a bike with training wheels. Although some sports leagues may be open to kids as young as 4, organized team sports are not recommended until they’re a little older. Preschoolers can’t understand complex rules and often lack the attention span and skills needed to play sports. Instead of playing on a team, they can work on fundamental skills.
With school-age kids spending more time in front of screens, the challenge for parents is to get them to find physical activity they enjoy. This can range from traditional sports like baseball and basketball to biking, hiking, and playing outside. As kids get older, differences in ability and personality become more apparent. That is why it’s important to find an activity that’s right for your children.
Teens have many choices when it comes to being active — from school sports to after-school interests. It’s a good idea to have an exercise plan. Do what you can to make it easy for your teens to exercise by providing transportation and the necessary equipment (including workout clothes). In some cases, the right clothes and shoes might help a shy teen feel comfortable biking or going to the gym.
In addition to a child’s age, it’s important to consider his or her fitness personality. Meanwhile, be active yourself and support your kids’ interests. If you start this early enough, they’ll come to regard the activity as a normal and fun part of your family’s everyday routine.
1. What does the underlined word “This” refer to?| A．Free play. | B．Play time. | C．Physical activity. | D．Children’s confidence. |
| A．What appropriate sports preschoolers should take. |
| B．How to develop kids’ motor skills before school. |
| C．Why organized team sports are dangerous to kids. |
| D．When preschoolers should start to do sports. |
| A．Not all the kids are fit for the same sports. | B．Teens are particular about sports activities. |
| C．School-age kids are more active than teens. | D．Some parents ignore what their kids like. |
7 . Readers’ Favorite Running Routes
Paul Ghent, Belgium
I love running in Ghent. It is completely flat, so encouraging for beginners and people aiming for personal bests. There is a rowing lake with a 5km track. This connects with a nature reserve on an 8km loop. If that isn’t enough, there is another nature reserve, full of birds and canals surrounded by a 10km loop. I will be running my first marathon in Ghent in March 2022. Anyone?
Jennifer Nice, France
In Nice Provence, I really enjoyed joining the local joggers running along what is one of the most beautiful streets in the world—the Promenade des Anglais. You have the fresh salty sea breezes filling your lungs, the sun shining on the waves of the sea, and the beautiful buildings standing along the running route. Feel free to grab some fresh shellfish and a glass of wine on the beach as a reward.
Lisa Offa, UK
The Offa’s Dyke path, which runs from Prestatyn to Chepstow, provides stunning scenery and is just perfect to focus on the run. The sections of the route I like the most include the slopes (坡地) of Moel Famau and the section from Llangollen to Bodfari, where there is an excellent pub (The Dinorben Arms) to refuel in comfort. Perfect.
Richard Protaras, Cyprus
My favorite route is in Protaras, Cyprus. There is a path that runs from Fig Tree bay to Polyxenia beach and you have wonderful views of the bays and beaches while running. The amazing clear seas and sandy beaches make it very pleasant. The best time to go is early morning when the sun isn’t blazing and the paths aren’t too busy with holidaymakers.
1. Which route best suits people who enjoy nature reserves?| A．Nice, France. | B．Offa, UK. |
| C．Ghent, Belgium. | D．Protaras, Cyprus. |
| A．They have beautiful streets. | B．They have lovely sea views. |
| C．They are famous for seafood. | D．They are fit for morning runners. |
| A．In a science paper. | B．In a history novel. |
| C．In a sports magazine. | D．In a geography textbook. |
8 . Whether you prefer solo dancing or being involved in a more formalized program, dancing offers the obvious plus to your physical health. You're not only moving your body in a rhythmic way and expressing feelings but also burning calories in your body and getting a workout for sure.
In a recent study, researchers compared the effects of walking, stretching and dancing on the wiring and gray matter of the aging brain. The result showed dancing had the significantly positive effect.
In the experiment, after volunteers in their 60s and 70s with healthy brains didn't show signs of cognitive (认知的) disorder, researchers placed them in three groups at will. One group walked, another group stretched and did balance training and the last group learned country dancing. The arrangements of the dancing became progressively more challenging over time. They all did the assigned activity for one hour a day, three times a week. After a period of six months, the volunteers' brains were re-scanned and compared to their brains when they had begun their voluntary work.
Agnieszka Burzynska, the study's lead author who is currently a neuroscientist and director of the BRAiN Lab at Colorado State University, found only one group showed a memory improvement — the country dancers. The participants who learned country dancing now had richer white matter in the part of the brain that processed memory. White matter usually breaks down as a person ages, which may lead to cognitive decline. Dancing, therefore, protected the brain from aging-caused neurodegeneration. So, dancing is not just an aerobic activity good for your physical health. It helps your brain, too!
Country dancing, ballroom dancing, tango and waltz are all done with others. When you take part in these dances, you're involved in a beneficial social activity as well. You are also cognitively motivating your brain as you learn the steps of the dances. Dancing therefore might be one of the best physical activities you can choose for brain health.
1. What's the purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To add background material. | B．To introduce the topic of the text. |
| C．To raise questions about exercise. | D．To present experimental conditions. |
| A．They were grouped at random. | B．They were under cognitive decline. |
| C．They were all asked to learn dancing. | D．They were all born in the 1960s and 1970s. |
| A．The brain function of volunteers. | B．The cognitive disorder of volunteers. |
| C．The relationship between age and dancing. | D．The effect of dancing on the volunteers' brains. |
| A．How Dancing Affects People's Lifestyle |
| B．Why Dancing Is the Best Social Activity |
| C．How Dancing Helps People's Brain Health |
| D．Why Country Dancing Is Beneficial to People's Health |
9 . The Chinese women’s soccer team rekindled their famous fighting spirit to end a 16-year wait to lift the Asian Cup. Having trailed 2-0 in the final in Navi Mumbai, India, on the night of February 6, 2022, the team summoned all of their determination and resolve to battle back and tie the game before Xiao Yuyi fired home a dramatic 93rd-minute goal from Wang Shanshan’s assist to secure the title.
The victory earned China a record ninth Asian Cup title, which atoned for their disappointing performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. China’s Tokyo 2020 participation ended with a shocking 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Netherlands, showing just how far Chinese women’s soccer had fallen behind the game’s elite nations. The huge turnaround in fortunes made the win extra special for fans.
“Although the players come from different cities, we need to come together. We never let our heads drop when we were 0-2 down. The players overcame both their opponents and themselves,” said the head coach Shui Qingxia.
The Steel Roses’ victory completely dominated discussion on Chinese social media. The topic “Chinese women’s team wins Asian Cup” was viewed over 1.1 billion times by February 7, but that was just one of 10 trending topics related to the women’s team on Weibo. Countless thrilled people commented that “The whole team is worthy of every praise.” After their victory, media and experts urged for greater support for the development of the women’s game. A number of Chinese companies have already taken it upon themselves to reward them, with dairy giant Mengniu Group gifting the team 10 million yuan after its heroics.
Now the work is to continue to revive past glories, as well as improve the standard of the domestic leagues and youth training to give the country a better chance of producing more great players. This victory certainly showed that such targets can be realized. The women’s soccer team has great spirit and skill. They are our role models!
1. What do we know about the Chinese women’s soccer team from paragraph 1?| A．They won the Asian Cup for the first time. | B．They turned defeat into victory in the game. |
| C．They made a miracle at the Tokyo Olympics. | D．They earned China a leading role in world soccer. |
| A．The public response to the Steel Roses’ victory. |
| B．The development of the Chinese women’s soccer. |
| C．Effects of Chinese social media on soccer athletes. |
| D．Companies’ support for the Chinese women’s team. |
| A．It is ambitious. | B．It is achievable. |
| C．It is impractical. | D．It is controversial. |
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Interviewing an athlete. | B．Visiting the Olympic Village. | C．Taking part in the Olympic Games. |
| A．About two hours. | B．About three and a half hours | C．About four and a half hours |
| A．Sleep | B．Browse Tik Tok | C．Go dancing. |
