1 . NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon

Join us on Sunday, April 28, 2024, for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon! Starting in North Brooklyn, the route offers stunning waterfront views and passes under the historic Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges. Experience the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, from Fulton Street & Flatbush Avenue to the grandeur of Grand Army Plaza, and finish in Prospect Park.

Registration:

Fees for NYCRUNS members are $135 if registered by December 13th. Non-members pay $150. Register early to secure your spot in this unforgettable race! NYCRUNS members can enjoy a $10 discount on the registration fee. Additionally, up to 50% of the race fee can be covered using Race Credit.

Amenities:

NYCRUNS is known for putting on running events of the highest quality. After the race, celebrate your achievement with the official race shirt and an incredible medal with pride! When you finish, enjoy fresh Brooklyn bagels, NYS apples and more!

Awards:

Top finishers in various age groups will be recognized. Prize money will only be awarded to athletes who complete the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon in a gun time faster than the qualifying time. Athletes may be subject to drug testing to ensure a fair and equal field.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Non-profits interested in group volunteering, please contact us.

Transportation:

Public transportation recommended.

Closest stations: L train to Bedford Avenue, G train to Metropolitan Avenue.

Register today and be a part of this unforgettable Brooklyn experience!

1. What is the starting point of the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon?

A．Prospect Park.	B．North Brooklyn.
C．Williamsburg Bridge.	D．Manhattan Bridge.

2. How much is the early bird registration fee for non-members?

A．$75.

B．$135.

C．$150.

D．$200.

3. What can participants expect to receive after completing the race?

A．A shirt and a finisher’s medal.	B．Prize money based on the age.
C．Free transportation services.	D．A gift from NYS Apple Stores.

2 . Jump to It

Jumping rope is an activity that contributes to a healthy lifestyle and helps meet your fitness and wellness goals. Here’s how jumping rope benefits you.

It burns calories. How many calories does jumping rope burn? While this depends on your pace on average, you may burn about 100 calories jumping rope for 10 minutes.     1    

It’s easy to do. You can jump rope almost anywhere, making it a great option for on-the-go or when you’re traveling. Some people keep the habit of working out in the open air.     2     Being able to pick up a rope is a great option.

It builds bone density (骨密度). Your bone density decreases as you age. Luckily, jumping rope helps keep your bones strong.     3     The impact or stress from landing after a jump helps strengthen your bones.

It improves your heart and lungs. Jumping rope strengthens your heart and lungs by raising your heart rate quickly. Those who do rope-jumping exercise have better vital capacity.     4     Strong vital capacity contributes to better cardiorespiratory (心和肺的) fitness, which means you can exercise longer with less effort.

It makes you feel good. Did we mention it’s fun? After exercise, your body will release a special chemical, which can help with depression. Therefore, if you get anxious sometimes, being active can also help calm ourselves down.     5    

A．Others prefer to work at home.

B．But what if it’s raining outside?

C．So, skip ahead to the good stuff.

D．It is actually a load-bearing activity.

E．It refers to the amount of air you can breathe out after taking a deep breath.

F．Therefore, as a well-rounded exercise, jumping rope helps with weight loss.

G．However, bend your knees slightly to avoid injuries to ankles and bones when you land.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the aim of the first app?

A．To make your body flexible.

B．To strengthen your muscle.

C．To burn your body fat.

2. What is the disadvantage of the second app?

A．You have to read the instructions.

B．You do the same exercise every day.

C．You must be fit enough to use it.

3. What does Jake Milburn think about the third app?

A．Hard.

B．Boring.

C．Inconvenient.

4. Which app might the woman try?

A．Daily Fit Club.

B．Superfit in Ten.

C．Burn the Fat.

6 . World Press Photo

The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photo journalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Entries for the 2023 World Press Photo Contest will open on 1 December 2022 and close on 10 January 2023. We are excited to welcome a multiplicity of stories and a diverse range of photographers from all over the world to enter the contest!

Regional winners

Every regional winner of the contest receives:

·A monetary prize of 1,000

·Inclusion in the annual World Press Photo year-long worldwide exhibition

·Inclusion in the annual collectible yearbook, available in multiple languages with a worldwide distribution of more than 30,000 copies

·Publication in the online collection and a personal profile on World Press Photo’s website

·A physical award

In addition, winners are often featured in major publications and invited to speak at public events, exhibition openings, and lectures throughout the year.

Global winners

A global jury selects the four global winners: the World Press Photo of the Year, the World Press Photo Story of the Year, the World Press Photo Long-Term Project Award, and the World Press Photo Open Format Award. The global winners will be chosen from the regional winners in their respective categories.

In addition to their regional prizes, global winners will also receive:

·An additional monetary prize of €5,000

·An additional physical award

1. Who would most probably enter for World Press Photo?

A．Storytellers.	B．Photographers.
C．Librarians.	D．Celebrities.

2. Which of the following benefits will Regional Winners receive?

A．Their works will be exhibited for years.

B．A personal profile on any website is allowed.

C．30,000 copies of their works will be distributed to other winners.

D．They will be invited to deliver speeches throughout the year.

3. If you were a global winner, what monetary prize would you receive?

A．€1000.

B．€4000.

C．€5000.

D．€6000.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．Suggestions on a speech draft.

B．Methods to write a good essay.

C．Opinions about a job application.

2. How does the man feel now?

A．Excited.

B．Confident.

C．Nervous.

3. What suggestion does the woman give for the second part?

A．The man should add some truthful data.

B．The man should make the topic more attractive.

C．The man should make his words more appealing.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Alpine skiing is a snow sport that perfectly combines speed and skills. As one of the most     1    (complicate) winter sports in the world, which     2     (require) great organizing efforts, it is known as “the pearl on the crown of the Winter Olympics Games.” In order to adapt to steeper slopes (更陡的坡) and varied grounds, alpine skiers use modern alpine skis and improved turning     3    (technique).

In competitions, skiers are required to ski downhill along a set route, pass through gates and make turns along the way.     4     finishes within the shortest time wins. In alpine skiing, there are speed events and technical events. Downhill and super-G are speed events. For downhill, skiers go     5     very high speeds, and the course is the     6     (long) and has the largest vertical (垂直的) drop. Super-G courses have more gates and     7     smaller vertical drop.

As the competitions take place in cold high mountains, alpine skiing is a sport which is likely    8     (affect) by weather conditions. When       9     (encounter) extreme weather conditions such as heavy snow, fog, strong wind, or sudden warming, the competition may be     10    (temporary) suspended (中止), rescheduled, or even canceled altogether.