1 . Two years ago, when I turned sixty, I began to think of my life at the age of ninety. If I were at that age, I would still want to stay in shape to enjoy life, getting a lot of
I called a nearby center, “Do you have aerobics (有氧运动) classes
When I came into the room, a woman
Although I
A.success | B.pressure | C.struggle | D.pleasure |
A.build | B.rent | C.lend | D.find |
A.important | B.familiar | C.suitable | D.necessary |
A.invited | B.comforted | C.promised | D.remembered |
A.sure | B.easy | C.disappointed | D.hopeful |
A.make up for | B.look down on | C.keep up with | D.sign up for |
A.greeted | B.recognized | C.helped | D.introduced |
A.relax | B.reduce | C.strengthen | D.use |
A.guide | B.coach | C.member | D.teacher |
A.Easily | B.Obviously | C.Frequently | D.Surprisingly |
A.focus | B.problem | C.achievement | D.contribution |
A.worked | B.debated | C.argued | D.chatted |
A.absent | B.tired | C.unhappy | D.lonely |
A.manage | B.fail | C.remind | D.continue |
A.backgrounds | B.skills | C.connections | D.duties |
2 . Starting a daily running routine needs determination. Looking back on my old running routine, it wasn’t so much the passion that affected my sticking to a regular schedule — but it was the environment. There had to be no rain pouring down, there had to be not many people on the basketball court and the ambient (周围的) temperature had to be just right. Or maybe I was just making an excuse for myself not to get up at 5 in the morning?
I was quite successful at doing so when I was 15 and when it was summer. When I was overweight, I ate more snacks than the actual full meals in a day, and I hardly got off the sofa. One summer day, I decided that it was time to put a stop to the idea that I was just the fat kid. I didn’t want to put in that box anymore. There was a tipping point (临界点) where inspiration happened, and discipline (自律) just took over from there. I needed to make sure that I ran 10 laps of the park a day — this was the contract (契约) I made with myself that summer. And if I achieved that, I knew I’d be closer to my goal of being just a kid with normal weight.
Ten laps, six days a week — sometimes no breakfast, hardly a bite at dinner, one snack a day—this lasted two months. I’d lost over 30 pounds that summer, which was roughly a quarter of my body weight. Some days, I didn’t have the motivation. But the contract I made with myself kept reminding me — if I’d break it, would I even bother making future self-contracts anymore? There were sleepy days, and there were days when I should have rested my trembling knees, but discipline won over them all.
1. What do we know about the author’s past running routine?A.It was made by the author’s parents. | B.It mainly depended on the environment. |
C.It referred to many people at site. | D.It failed in the end. |
A.The author didn’t live a healthy lifestyle. |
B.Summer is a season for people to be fat. |
C.Good eating habits could make one put on weight. |
D.Getting up late made him a fat kid. |
A.He felt looked down upon when he was fat. |
B.He couldn’t find a right word to describe his size. |
C.He made up his mind to achieve his goal of losing weight. |
D.He was too fat to find the right size of clothes or shoes. |
A.My Running Routine Was Affected by the Environment. |
B.It Was Unpleasant to Be Overweight. |
C.I Made a Contract on Running. |
D.Discipline Helps Achieve My Goal. |
3 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Who is the organizer of the football event?A.A senior school. | B.The school football team. | C.The Education Council. |
A.From August I to August 7. |
B.From August 11 to August 17. |
C.From August 17 to August 20. |
A.Practice football hard. |
B.Join the school football team. |
C.Learn football skills from other students. |
1. Why did Amy go to the contest?
A.To have some fun. | B.To win some money. | C.To prove her cooking skills. |
A.Regretful. | B.Upset. | C.Happy. |
1. When does Gomez watch a football game on TV?
A.When the stadium is crowded. |
B.When his friends are too busy. |
C.When he fails to get a ticket. |
A.$ 20. | B.$25. | C.$50. |
6 . 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. |
A.June 12, 2024. | B.July 1, 2024. |
C.June 20, 2024. | D.July 15, 2024. |
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. |
When I was in primary school, I disliked doing exercise. I felt tired when I
During all our life, we may face a lot of
8 . Competing for a Trip to Soma Bay, Egypt
Soma Bay is a perfect place for sunny relaxation. If you take a trip there, you can also take part in the competition we organize.
The Destination
Lapped by the Red Sea on three sides and with views of sandy beaches and desert mountains, Soma Bay can attract nature lovers most, Spreading across almost 2,500 acres, the Egyptian tourist attraction has an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a golfing enthusiast, as well as the largest Thalasso spa in Africa. Kiteboarding, diving and horse riding are all on offer, too.
Of Soma Bay’s five accommodation options, a five-star hotel enjoys a fantastic location on the highest point of the Soma Bay peninsula. It has a number of guest rooms and suites with private balconies, as well as four on-site restaurants, You can enjoy beach-side pizza, take afternoon tea, or stop for a drink by the 18th hole. They are all offered by the hotel.
The Prize
With the official permission of Soma Bay, the winner can enjoy a four-night stay in a classic room at the five-star hotel on a half-price basis. The prize includes return economy class flight tickets with overhead cabin luggage from the UK to Hurghada International Airport up to the value of £650 per person, with direct routes available from cities including London, Manchester and Bristol, plus return airport transfers to Soma Bay (UK transfers aren’t included).
To Enter
Answer the following question online at natgeotv,com/uk/competitions:
ON WHICH SEA IS SOMA BAY LOCATED?
Competition closes on 31 October 2023.
The winner must be a UK adult resident, aged 18 or over.
1. What does the five-star hotel offer?A.Games on a golf course. | B.Tickets for kiteboarding. |
C.Something to eat and drink. | D.Accommodation on the beach. |
A.A free stay in the perfect hotel. | B.A return airport transfer to the UK. |
C.A possible direct flight ticket from Bristol. | D.A first class flight from the UK to Hurghada |
A.It welcomes children. | B.It covers multiple questions. |
C.It targets at Egyptian citizens. | D.It ends on the last day of October. |
1. When does Gomez watch a football game on TV?
A.When he fails to get a ticket. |
B.When the stadium is crowded. |
C.When his friends are too busy. |
A.$20. | B.$25. | C.$50. |
10 . If you hope to improve your health, exercise is obviously a good way. But do you know that it has great effects on the mind too? We often pay little attention to the great mental benefits that exercising regularly can have. It will allow you to stay active and healthy for a long time, allowing you to have both the physical and mental (身心的) benefits.
Improve your mood (心情) . Exercise is just what you need if you’re looking for some positive feelings. It is possible that you have experienced a happy time after exercise. While you are exercising, “happiness hormones (荷尔蒙)” are released.
Reduce stress. If you’re feeling stressed, this feeling will disappear after exercise.
Improve your memory. According to a study by the University of British Columbia, regular exercise increases the size of the hippocampus (a part of the brain).
So, it is clear to see that there are many different benefits regular exercise can have. With these benefits for the mind, there now shouldn’t be any excuse not to start and lead an active, balanced life.
A.Increase your focus. |
B.Increase your sense of self-worth. |
C.Regular exercise keeps your mind calm. |
D.They fill you with positive and happy feelings. |
E.Exercise is a quite wonderful way to reduce stress. |
F.Here’re several important mental benefits of exercise. |
G.This is especially important for learning and memory. |