Jinan, the capital city of East China’s Shandong province, will host an international winter swimming competition at Daming Lake Scenic Area on January 12 and 13. A total of 956 swimmers from 31 countries and regions,
“Jinan is a city of springs
The competition will see both open water racing
2 . Battling another cough or cold?
We do not know exactly if or how exercise increases your immunity (免疫) to certain illnesses. There are several theories.
Physical activity may help move bacteria (细菌) out of the lungs and airways.
The brief rise in body temperature during and right after exercise may prevent bacteria from growing. This temperature rise may help the body fight against infection (传染) better.
Exercise is good for you.
A.Feeling tired all the time? |
B.Have you taken a walk today? |
C.However, you should not overdo it. |
D.However, none of them have been proven. |
E.Exercise slows down the release of stress hormones. |
F.People should not exercise more just to increase immunity. |
G.This may reduce your chance of getting a cold or other illnesses. |
1 .比赛时间、地点;
2. 参赛队伍介绍;
3. 表达期待。
注意:1. 词数100左右;开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Charlie,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Bodysurfing is related to riding on a wave with no help from aid tools such as a surfboard. That’s why it is called the “purest” form of surfing. In fact, it is one of very few extreme sports—free climbing and cliff diving are. others—that can be practiced using nothing but the human body.
How do you do it?
To catch a wave, swim to where the waves break and, as one approaches, start swimming towards the beach. You must try to travel at the same speed as the wave and, if you do it correctly, you will feel the wave lifting you and pushing you forwards. Then try and cut along the surface of the wave.
What do you need?
It is more enjoyable and safer if you use flippers (large flat rubber shoes). This is because they enable you to swim faster and surf along them more easily. A wetsuit is also advisable. Another aid is a handboard, a mini-surf board about the size of an iron, held in one hand to speed up along the wave. If you are lucky enough to be surfing in warm water, make sure you have your boardshorts at the ready.
Unofficial world championship
Bodysurfing is not a professional sport, but in Hawaii there is such a festival called the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic each year. Local bodysurfers compete against athletes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Japan or France. Famous bodyboarder Mike Stewart has won the event no fewer than 12 times, and Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer in history, has also competed.
1. How does a bodysurfer surf while in the sea?A.Only using the human body. | B.Only relying on a surfboard. |
C.Only following a wave. | D.Only swimming along the beach. |
A.Flippers and a wetsuit. | B.A wetsuit and a handboard. |
C.A handboard and boardshorts. | D.A handboard and Flippers. |
A.It is for local bodysurfers. | B.It is held annually in Hawaii. |
C.All famous bodysurfers favor it. | D.Mike Stewart attends it every year. |
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
If he
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
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
7 . Competitive eating has become big business. The International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE) holds events for competitive eating all around the world. One of the most popular contests (竞赛) is held every 4th of July on Coney Island in New York. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest started in 1916 and the event has been dominated (占据优势) by Takeru Kobayashi. The Japanese competitor set his first record in 2001, when he ate 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes and has won the contest six years in a row.
The main types of food eaten in the contests are fast food. Hot dogs, chicken wings, pickles, corndogs and pizza are main foods of the contests. The contests usually last from around 8 to 12 minutes. Now most of the competitors are men, but there are also women who take part in competitive eating.
Being large and overweight isn’t necessarily an advantage in competitive eating. The biggest advantage a competitor can have is the ability to actually stretch (扩张) their stomach. Many competitors will drink plenty of water over a period of time in order to achieve this. Apart from having an unusually stretchable stomach, another important thing seems to be hand to mouth speed.
The IFOCE has very strict safety guidelines laid out regarding competitive eating. Competitions must take place in a controlled area and only competitors over the age of 18 are allowed to enter. They also advise against any type of home training. There has been much talk regarding the inclusion of competitive eating as an Olympic sport. Although the IFOCE has talked about that with the Olympic committee, it seems that they will not agree to it at present.
1. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest _____.A.has a history of over 200 years |
B.takes place once a year in Japan |
C.is becoming less popular than before |
D.has made Takeru Kobayashi famous |
A.Fast food is the only type of food. |
B.They usually last ten minutes or so. |
C.Only men are allowed to enter a contest. |
D.They are open to competitors of all ages. |
A.How to win an eating contest. |
B.The history of competitive eating. |
C.Safety guidelines from the IFOCE. |
D.The disadvantages of eating too much. |
A.To report. | B.To advertise. | C.To introduce. | D.To warn. |
要点包括:
1.锻炼的重要性;
2.锻炼有利学习;
3.提出锻炼建议。
要求:1. 100词左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Lin Tao,
Sorry to hear that you have been sick for days and hope you are better now.___________________________
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua