If this 13-year-old American boy succeeds in his effort
"I will not sell it or give it to anyone. It is something for
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Romero said Mount Qomolangma was part of his goal to climb the highest mountains on all seven
"It is just a goal,” he
Romero has already climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mount McKinley in Alaska among others.
"I know it requires a lot of
2 . It seems every major city and town around the world hosts an annual marathon, with thousands of athletes running a gruelling 42.1 kilometres. While many runners' motivation is to beat their personal best and cross the finishing line without collapsing, they're also doing it for a good cause—to generate funds for charity. But like other major events, the marathon also generates a massive carbon footprint. Thousands travel —some by plane—to the location, and waste from food packaging and goody bags gets left behind by spectators and runners. This is becoming a big issue for cities—how to host a worthwhile event, encouraging people to exercise and help charities, while protecting the environment? Several cities have developed formal plans to reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainable (可持续的) ideas. One event in Wales, for example, introduced recycling for old running kit .
It's something that this year's London Marathon tried to tackle by reducing the number of drink stations on the running route, giving out water in paper cups and offering some drinks in eatable seaweed capsules. They also trialled new bottle belts made from recycled plastic so 700 runners could carry water bottles with them during their run. London Marathon event director Hugh Brasner told the BBC: “There are a lot of initiatives (倡议) we are using this year that we think will lead to some huge behavioural changes in the future.”
Meanwhile, some people still think running a marathon could be our best foot forward in helping the planet. Dr Andrea Collins from Cardiff University told the BBC: “Training for a marathon makes you more sustainable in day-to-day activities. I started walking or running to work every day and shunning public transport altogether. Being environmentally friendly while training sticks with you and becomes a way of life. ”
1. Why do many people enter for a marathon?A.To achieve their own ambitions. |
B.To generate a massive carbon footprint. |
C.To improve themselves both physically and mentally. |
D.To challenge their personal limitations and raise money for charities. |
A.It may bring a large profit to London. |
B.It saved a lot of water resources and power. |
C.It may improve people's behaviour in the future. |
D.It may make Londoners more friendly when running a marathon. |
A.Damaging. | B.Avoiding. |
C.Choosing. | D.Changing. |
A.Running a marathon can make more money. |
B.Running a marathon can do great damage to the earth. |
C.Running a marathon can change people's life completely. |
D.Running a marathon can contribute to protecting the earth. |
The 7th CISM Military World Games(世界军运会)will take place from Oct. 18
The games,the top sports gala for military personnel(军人), include 329 competition events of 27 kinds ,
The games will be an international event with great importance and far-reaching influence and it will also be
The event’s emblem(会徽)is made up of a dove, a star, ribbons and other elements and the mascot is called Bing Bing,
The games, which
4 . Running is the best way to get fit.
There’s no best method to get fit. You have to enjoy your exercise or you will find reasons to quit. Nobody can get fit or lose weight or build a muscle in an instant. Fitness requires time and patience, and you get rewards as you go along. If you are looking only at running or at instant success, you are looking for trouble!
If you don’t exercise an hour a day, six days a week, you do nothing.
Don’t believe in this all-or-nothing way. Even if you exercise as little as three times a week for half an hour you will benefit from it. However, if you want to get fit for sport, you may have to work out five to six days a week.
Warming up before working out isn’t necessary if you’re careful.
Warming up is a must before you exercise. Warming up and stretching not only help you avoid injuries but also prepare your heart and body to accept the shock of an increased workload.
No pain, no gain.
Pain means that the body is showing that there is something wrong. If you feel painful when exercising, either slow down or stop the exercise. To gain from exercise, you may have to make do with a bit of discomfort, but pain is different. If you continue exercising with pain you may damage a muscle or tendon forever.
Taping (用绷带包扎) an injury prevents further damage.
If you are injured and you tape it for support, chances are that you will aggravate the injury further. What’s more, you may injure other joints because of the limited flexibility (灵活性) that the taped knee or ankle allows.
1. The underlined sentence in the text may suggest _____________.A.getting fit quickly may cause trouble for you |
B.you will be in trouble if running |
C.running can make you get fit immediately |
D.you can’t expect to get fit at once |
A.you feel painful somewhere in your body |
B.you feel a bit uncomfortable physically |
C.you feel warm when taking exercise |
D.you exercise an hour a day |
A.take sports five to six days a week |
B.do the warm-up first |
C.suffer a lot of pain |
D.tape an injury to prevent further damage |
5 . The biggest complaint I hear is, “I don’t have enough time.” Trust me — I get it! So here are five simple tips to keep you consistently (稳定地) working out.
1. Schedule it.
2. Keep your scheduled appointment.
Now that your exercise is scheduled, keep your appointment!
3. Exercise first in the morning.
Most of us don’t have business meetings or doctors’ appointments at 5:30 a. m. This is prime time to get your workouts done.
4.
Day one, do a HIIT workout. Day two, lift heavy weights. Day three, increase joint mobility with yoga. Boredom is one of the biggest reasons why people don’t stick with an exercise program. Don’t wake up and run every day. You have got to mix them up.
5.
The more fun you have while exercising, the more likely you are to do it. On weekends go for a long bike ride or hike with your family. Or, do your normal exercise routine with your family. I also do yoga once a week with my husband. We look forward to this date.
There you have them — five simple tips to keep workouts consistent. The better you insist on doing it, the better results you may have!
A.Make it fun. |
B.Work out with your family. |
C.Mix up your workouts. |
D.Don’t change it or schedule it again. |
E.Busy people must schedule their workouts. |
F.You had better force yourself to work out each day. |
G.I understand morning workouts sound cruel to most people. |
6 . At 7a.m.on October 2,2016,I got up,feeling excited and nervous. The first thought in my mind was,"Today's game is my first
The whole time on the bus,I felt sick and nervous. Finally,I reached the field.
We stood there. By the look on our faces,you could see who had
We did warm-ups and some of us couldn't
Soon the game
We
A.usual | B.significant | C.excellent | D.informal |
A.calmly | B.patiently | C.elegantly | D.quickly |
A.Taking off | B.Giving up | C.Putting on | D.Showing off |
A.strange | B.shocked | C.sad | D.great |
A.played | B.travelled | C.changed | D.applied |
A.active | B.fresh | C.strong | D.experienced |
A.pretended | B.expected | C.improved | D.practiced |
A.game | B.test | C.party | D.end |
A.once | B.until | C.before | D.though |
A.try | B.wait | C.want | D.continue |
A.result | B.show | C.time | D.chance |
A.struggled | B.chose | C.refused | D.failed |
A.started | B.paused | C.completed | D.Lasted |
A.mind | B.strength | C.wealth | D.trust |
A.award | B.hope | C.fear | D.courage |
A.admitted | B.regretted | C.denied | D.realized |
A.achieving | B.imagining | C.forming | D.rewarding |
A.value | B.direction | C.confidence | D.assistance |
A.won | B.organized | C.recorded | D.missed |
A.comparing | B.judging | C.joining | D.beating |
7 . An increasing number of Chinese are jogging to get and stay fit. Most joggers will run alone, but some will jog with friends or even coaches.
The Beijing Olympic Forest Park is one of the most popular spots. It is packed with runners in the afternoon, usually after work, and at weekends.
Jogging after a whole day’s work can be a way to unwind. It is true for He Wenjun, whose workplace is right near the forest park. She discovered her athletic gift at the age of seven, when she began playing tennis. Then she turned to jogging, and she has persevered with it for 10 years. “I come to jog almost every day after work, whenever I have time. I think jogging is good for my health. And for me, a girl, it helps me to achieve to keep slim,” she said.
She says she prefers jogging alone, so she can focus better. She loves jogging, even during Beijing’s smoggy days. “If the smog is severe, I’ll hold off jogging for a while. But if I really want to get away from work, I’ll wear a mask, or just ignore the smog and go on jogging,” she said.
For those who are not so athletic, jogging also has its attractions.
Wu Houbin started roughly two years ago, when he was severely obese(病态肥胖的). Within two months, his weight dropped from 82 kilograms to 64 kilograms. The success helped him recover health, and he has made friends. “Jogging does not require speed, but perseverance. If you want to stick to the game, you need to take it as a task, a habit, and then eventually a hobby,” Wu said.
Jogging is beneficial to heart-lung function, and the skeletal system, but doctors say improper technique damages the joints, especially the knees and ankles. “Excessive jogging wears down the body, and harms one’s health. Poor technique harms the muscles and skeletons, and can cause secondary injuries. And, jogging in a bad environment can cause circulation problems,” said Lu Zhiyong, attending doctor, Sports Hospital, General Administration of Sports.
Dr. Lu has some tips for joggers, and those who are thinking of taking it up.
He says people should first evaluate(评估)their physical condition, to decide the amount and type of exercise, and jogging in the open air is better than running on a running machine. It is recommended that joggers jog three or four times a week, and 30 to 60 minutes each time. The best time to jog is 4p.m. — 5 p.m.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?A.Jogging has both advantages and disadvantages. |
B.Jogging is not fit for everyone. |
C.More and more Chinese choose to jog to keep fit. |
D.Jogging alone benefits people’s health better. |
A.entertain | B.relax |
C.communicate | D.improve |
A.He Wenjun had poor health before taking up jogging. |
B.He Wenjun will stop jogging once there is a severe smog. |
C.Wu Houbin takes up jogging mainly to lose weight. |
D.Wu Houbin prefers jogging alone. |
A.People prefer running on a running machine. |
B.Jogging is the best type of exercise. |
C.One should know his physical condition before jogging. |
D.It is not a good idea to jog every day. |
8 . For many,running has never been their favorite activity. But running can certainly be a great way to get fit and stay healthy.
Getting started is difficult.
Start with short distances. Though the running community would love to have a new long-distance runner tomorrow,the fact is that that will not happen overnight. Try running one mile every day for the next 3 weeks. After that,add it to two miles and so on.
Take part in a race. By signing up for a race in the near future,you will focus on a goal and be motivated(激励)to keep practicing for that event. I suggest signing up for a 5-kilometer race that will take place within one month.
A.Join a group. |
B.One step at a time. |
C.Bring a friend along. |
D.Most of you will have no problem finding a great race. |
E.Shorter distances are a step to longer and more successful runs. |
F.There are so many activities people would rather be doing than running. |
G.You will get the chance to see the seasonal change and breathe in fresh air. |
Due to better equipment,training and diet,the records in many sports have been broken,but recently,improvements
In order to enhance
The Olympic spirit — the spirit of competition which
Anyway,the fight will and must
10 . This is new to me and I don’t know what I will say really so I’m just giving it a try. I was always a runner and in pretty good shape for most of my life. Then I hit a bad patch and each day just couldn’t get myself out there to run. I put on weight, which just made me feel worse about myself.
I finally got the running back again after a few years but it was much harder than it used to be and I struggled to get through even the shortest, slowest jog.
I was out in a run the other day and I had almost convinced (说服) myself to give up when I heard someone say, “You can do it! It’s hard, but you can do it!” There was a lady walking the other way and had the biggest smile on her face.
Those words of encouragement at a time when I was ready to give up were like a perfect intervention (干预). I finished my run and now every time I feel like quitting I will hear her words in my head and they give me motivation (动力) and encouragement.
I’ve never seen her again so I’ve never been able to thank her and let her know the effect something as simple as a few words of encouragement from a stranger had and still has on me. It always encourages me in my life and has great influence on my life. I will never forget it and place it in my heart. I will tell it to others and make others believe encouragement is very important to us.
1. What was the author like before putting on weight?A.He was very tall. | B.He was in good shape. |
C.He was very thin. | D.He was in poor health. |
A.The author had trouble in life. | B.The author’s clothes were worn out. |
C.The author was very lucky. | D.The author was in good spirits. |
A.His own hard work. | B.A strange lady’s encouraging words. |
C.His friends’ encouragement. | D.His parents’ encouragement. |
A.An exciting experience. | B.A story about losing weight. |
C.Kind words from a stranger. | D.The importance of determination. |