1 . All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer. Many people like to watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when “their” player or team wins.
Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy! And think of people in cold countries. Think how many people love to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada. Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. They are about one hundred years old. People are inventing new sports or games all the time. Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.
People from different countries often become good friends after a game together. Sports help them to understand each other. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.
1. Why do people all over the world enjoy sports?A.Because they want to keep healthy. | B.Because they are happy. |
C.Because they want to live longer. | D.All the above. |
A.their favorite team wins | B.they win the game |
C.they get the good news | D.they can’t help themselves |
A.Water-skiing. | B.Basketball. |
C.Volleyball. | D.Jumping. |
A.they train their character in the game | B.they understand each other |
C.they are friendly to each other | D.they help each other |
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My favorite basketball player is LeBron James, which is one of the world’s most powerful athlete. What makes the superstar specially is that he is an outstanding team player. He encourages good teamwork and does everything he can make sure of winning games. So far, he had won four Most Valuable Player awards or three championship rings. Last year, he was traded to Los Angeles and joined in the Lakers. Now he works even hard than before, hope to make his new team better. Can he lead my team back to glory in the future? Let’s wait and see!
A.The speakers will go to watch the game together. |
B.The man will go to watch the game alone. |
C.Both the speakers won’t watch the game. |
4 . When I first saw the Boston Marathon in 1964, I just fell in love with it. I
In February, 1966,I sent my
When I got to the starting line, I knew the most important thing was that I should not be
Even though I was disguised (伪装),the other runners
Finally I ran into Boston and
I went back to Boston and ran
A.failed | B.wanted | C.refused | D.managed |
A.application | B.report | C.poems | D.father |
A.notice | B.order | C.suggestion | D.letter |
A.mistaken | B.strong | C.popular | D.basic |
A.avoid | B.refer to | C.open up | D.face |
A.trip | B.meeting | C.holiday | D.race |
A.stopped | B.fined | C.replaced | D.passed |
A.shoulder | B.back | C.head | D.neck |
A.drove | B.came | C.jumped | D.walked |
A.admitted | B.figured out | C.suggested | D.pointed to |
A.supportive | B.confused | C.cheerful | D.surprised |
A.unhappy | B.sorry | C.ashamed | D.afraid |
A.continue | B.happen | C.exist | D.remain |
A.took off | B.took away | C.hung up | D.handed out |
A.angry | B.crazy | C.brave | D.disappointed |
A.joined | B.lost | C.finished | D.won |
A.later | B.too | C.again | D.once |
A.partner | B.expert | C.supporter | D.example |
A.need | B.love | C.have | D.study |
A.improve | B.gain | C.create | D.give |
Last October I left the UK behind and joined Gillotts School on their rugby and hockey tour in sunny Italy. It was my first time away on a sports tour and I could not have enjoyed it
The girls and boys on this tour seemed to enjoy
6 . History Fair Competition
Understanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation. History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting, engaging, and fun!
This Year’s Theme
All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history. To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.
Individuals or groups may enter one of the follow ing categories:
• Performance
• Documentary (纪实作品)
• Essay Writing
Category Requirements
Performance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used, they should truly represent a given period.
Doc umentary: A visual presentation (such as a video, slide show, or computer project) no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23.
Essay Writing : An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 w ords. No illustrations ( 图解)are allowed. Please do not include covers. A list of references must be included.
Important Dates
February 5 Submit a first draft of your essay, performance script ( 剧本), or documentary highlights.
February 19 A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products.
March 9 Submit a final draft of your essay.
March 15 Performance and documentary committee preview
March 24 Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition
7:00 A.M. — 9:00 A.M. Participants signing in at the gym
10:00 A.M. — 6:00 P.M. Competition and judges’ review
7:00 P.M. Awards ceremony and picnic
1. What is the theme of this year ’s competition?A.Technology advances science. |
B.Science interacts w ith technology. |
C.Science has made the study of history easy. |
D.Technology has improved the life of Americans. |
A.Include more information in the essay. | B.Remove the references. |
C.Provide a cover for the essay. | D.Explain the details w ith illustrations. |
A.Preview performances and documentaries. |
B.Make comments on the materials. |
C.Improve the participant’s first draft. |
D.Collect a second proposal from the participant. |
7 . The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.
During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics.
In the 1950’s, the stamps of this kind became more colorful. When the White Olympics came, the host countries(东道国)as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those games.
China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics. Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet. Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.
1. The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics ____________.A.are the same thing | B.are different games |
C.are not held in winter | D.are held in summer |
A.after the year 1936 | B.after the 3rd White Olympics |
C.before the 3rd White Olympics | D.before the year 1932 |
A.every two years | B.every three years |
C.every four years | D.every five years |
A.Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games. |
B.Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games. |
C.All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games. |
D.Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games. |
8 . Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, .sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modem sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
1. Which of the following is resource-hungry sport?A.Swimming in ocean. | B.Cycling in a gym. |
C.Running on a running machine. | D.Playing golf outdoors. |
A.Fit. | B.Green. |
C.Friendly. | D.Free. |
A.By giving examples. | B.By explaining reasons and results. |
C.By experimenting. | D.By comparison. |
A.Keep Fit and Get in Touch with Nature. |
B.Power Walking——Environment-friendly Sport. |
C.Go Green While Doing Sports. |
D.Effects of Sports on Environment. |
1. 你平常是怎样去上学的;
2. 描述你最理想的交通工具:
3. 交通工具的改进给人们带来了什么。
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10 . Children used to be able to play freely, exploring and interacting with the natural world with little or no supervision(监督) by adults. They were free to invent games of their own. Nowadays, however, we control the lives of our children much more, giving them fewer chances for free play. Many children in England used to spend hours playing on their bikes, having all sorts of adventures, but this is now considered too dangerous. Some working families can't care for their children after school, so the children have to stay indoors or attend supervised after-school activities.
The result is that some children have little time for play any more and when they do it's often spent in front of the television or computer. In the past, children in Brazil played a game which involves spinning (旋转) a large seed with a hole in it to create a scream-like noise. They rarely play this game nowadays.
Studies show that outdoor environments help all people by reducing stress and creating a general feeling of well-being. When children play in the open air, they are more likely to have positive feelings about each other.
Outdoor environments are also important for children's development of independence. When playing outside, children can gradually increase the distance from adults. Adults are then more willing to trust their children, an important element in confidence-building which improves the relationship between child and parent.
Outdoors, children have more chances to use all their senses. They have greater freedom not only to run and shout, but also to interact with the environment. Activities which may not be allowed indoors are perfectly acceptable outdoors; children are free to play messy games out in the open air that just wouldn't be permitted in the home.
Children experience the natural environment differently from adults. Adults typically see nature as background to what they are doing, while for children it is a hands-on experience. The expensive toys and indoor educational games cannot substitute for the experience of direct interaction with nature. They cannot replace the sensation where a child's attention is suddenly caught by the sunlight through leaves or the gentle noise of water flowing by.
1. The author mentions a Brazilian game to show that _______.A.it was common for children to invent games in the past |
B.TV and computer are more popular than outdoor games |
C.Brazilian children used to play outdoor games |
D.children seldom play outdoors nowadays |
A.They don't control the lives of their children anymore. |
B.They have more confidence in their children. |
C.They want their children to stay indoors. |
D.They experience less stress. |
A.take the place of | B.be based on |
C.be used as | D.get through |
A.introduce some outdoor games |
B.present a study on outdoor play |
C.encourage people to interact more with nature |
D.advise parents to let children play outdoors more |