1 . Common Mistakes New Runners Make

Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury.     1     , keep these things in mind to help you increase your chances of running success.

·Doing too much too soon

One of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine     2     .

·     3    

Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it’s important to give your body a rest between workouts.

·Not wearing the right equipment

    4    , it’s important that you wear properly for your workouts. The most important piece of equipment for running is a good pair of running shoes, so be sure to do some research before you purchase a pair. Visit a running specialty store and ask an employee to fit you for a shoe.

•Running through pain

    5     If something hurts when you run, you need to stop and treat the pain. Remember: It doesn’t make you less of a runner if you listen to your body to keep it healthy.

A．Not taking rest days

B．If you’re just starting out

C．Comparing yourself to others

D．Running can be uncomfortable at times

E．It’s important not to use the same muscles

F．While it may be true that you don’t need expensive equipment to take up running

G．Experts suggest increasing your running distance by no more than 10% each week

2 . Men’s sport has for decades benefited from what investors call a “flywheel effect”. Big broadcast and sponsorship deals throw money into the game readily.    1    . That, in turn, generates even more money the next time around.

Women’s sport has long suffered the opposite phenomenon.    2    With few games available, viewers cannot tune in, and few viewers means little money.

The flywheel may, at last, be starting to turn round.    3    The first quarter of 2022 saw the highest viewership, up by around 50% on 2019, the last full year before the pandemic. Women’s sport is resisting a general trend for people to watch less television. Streaming (流媒体), meanwhile, offers a way to show games without expensive deals with broadcasters, helping to build fanbases.

    4    Viewership of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in America rose by 50% in 2021 compared with 2020. In February, the WNBA felt confident, raising $75 million and valuing it at $1 billion. The prize pool for this year’s Women’s Championship is $16 million, double the value in 2017.

One big change is that several big rights-holders, including FIFA and World Rugby, now sell, sponsorship rights for women’s events, separately, rather than bonded with the men’s tournaments.    5    

A．Start with viewing figures.

B．Money is starting to follow eyeballs.

C．Many associations fund the women’s sports.

D．Some think sponsors get a better deal with women’s sports.

E．Broadcasters have unwillingly shown it without being sure that people will watch.

F．That attracts more players and raises the level of play, which helps attract more viewers.

G．That forces buyers and sellers to think about exactly how much such rights might be worth.

3 . There’s a reason why so many people love running early in the morning.     1     Not only do you begin your day more relaxed and refreshed, but you’ve already started things of with an accomplishment. If you think you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of a morning run, here are five suggestions from the professionals.

●Find a friend, and be gentle with yourself

Finding a partner to run with will give you someone to be responsible for, and make it much harder to blow off the run. It’s also important to remember that this is a process, and you can’t expect to do it perfectly from the beginning.     2     “Once you get into the habit, it becomes natural and actually jump starts your day,” says Sheri Piers, top American finisher at the 2012 Boston Marathon.

●Embrace the movement

“The first few steps or blocks will be tough in the morning. They always are,” says Dr. Jordan Metzl, who has over 32 marathon finishes under his belt. With a practice of more than 20, 000 patients, Metzl’s days are jam-packed, so early morning runs are a must.     3     “Sometimes you have to just do it, and remember that the motivation will come later.” he says.

●Stay warm

    4     “If I go to bed in my sports wear, all I need to do is throw on the outer layers and head out the door. At least that takes away some of the inconvenience,” says Tina Muir, a half-marathoner. She also leaves her alarm on the other side of the room to help push herself up.

●     5    

“I view waking up early like tearing off a Band-Aid,” says Michele Gonzalez, a running coach. “It’s gonna hurt for a bit.” Her advice is relatively simple. “You just have to set the alarm early and start doing it,” she says. “After a few days, you’ll be tired earlier at night and will start going to bed earlier. This makes the early alarm feel a bit more manageable.”

A．It has major benefits.

B．Have a training plan.

C．Make peace with the pain.

D．It’s just like warming up a car in the winter.

E．Even if you have a setback or two, keep at it.

F．Still, he knows how hard it can be to get motivated.

G．The worst part is getting changed in the cold air especially in winter.

4 . Ida Keeling was 67, weak and sick, when her daughter Cheryl suggested a run to her. Cheryl thought that maybe what would pull her mother out from dark cloud was something that would get her _______ again.

Keeling lived a hard life when young, growing up _______ in Harlem, and doing hard work in factories during the Great Depression. She had _______ her husband early, and two of her four children died in drug-related incidents in 1978 and 1981.

Keeling had sunk into a deep _______, her health had begun to _______, and her daughters began to _______ that they soon might be losing their mother as well.

It had been decades since Keeling had done any _______, and she would later recall that first “mini-run” feeling as if it would never end. But when it did, “I just threw off all my bad _______.”

She hasn’t stopped running since, and it’s no longer as _______ as it was during that first meet. “I was just exercising then,” she says ________ regarding that first run, “and now I’m all over the world.”

When she’s not running, she must be ________. She’s in the gym three to four days a week on a ________ basis. Part of her healthy diet is occasional consumption of alcohol mixed with her coffee or water to ________ blood circulation.

She’s written a book about her ________, titled Can’t Nothing Bring Me Down: Chasing Myself in the Race Against Time. Her ________ is also suitable for everyone: “Every day is another day forward.”

1.

A．working

B．starting

C．exercising

D．winning

2.

A．poor

B．happy

C．out-going

D．depressed

3.

A．met

B．left

C．married

D．lost

4.

A．dream

B．depression

C．regret

D．relaxation

5.

A．recover

B．slide

C．improve

D．disappear

6.

A．believe

B．announce

C．worry

D．realize

7.

A．running

B．decision

C．changing

D．preparation

8.

A．mistakes

B．memories

C．analyses

D．habits

9.

A．difficult

B．cool

C．boring

D．unsafe

10.

A．anxiously

B．cheerfully

C．unwillingly

D．secretly

11.

A．wandering about

B．doing housework

C．making friends

D．working out

12.

A．regular

B．solid

C．daily

D．voluntary

13.

A．aid

B．feel

C．slow

D．resist

14.

A．achievements

B．puzzles

C．reflections

D．experiences

15.

A．prospect

B．philosophy

C．potential

D．prediction

5 . 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。

The Hangzhou Asian Games, which opened on September 23, are not only a grand sports event, but also a cultural feast that displays the     1     (diverse) and harmony of Asia.

One of     2     (impressive) cultural activities is the Asian Games Aesthetics. It covers six categories: visual arts, literature, music, dance, drama, and film. The works of the Asian Games Aesthetics     3     (display) in different venues and platforms, such as museums, galleries, theaters, cinemas, and online media. Another remarkable cultural activity is the Asian Games Memories, which is    4     collection of stories and photos     5     (record) the history and development of the Asian Games. The Asian Games Memories invites the public     6     (share) their personal experiences and memories of the previous editions of the Games, and to express     7     (they) expectations and wishes for the future of the Games.   The Asian Games Memories also features interviews with some of the legendary athletes and officials who have participated in the Games,     8     showcases some of the precious relics and documents of the Games.

    9     (know) as the world's largest sporting gala on scale, the Hangzhou Asian Games are not only a platform for the athletes to compete and excel, but also a stage for the people to communicate and interact. The Hangzhou Asian Games are a beautiful gathering of nations,    10     the spirit of Asia is celebrated and the dream of Asia is realized.

6 . When my son Mark was eight years old, his teacher _________a class spelling contest, the prize being a pizza lunch for the winner plus three friends. Mark wanted to win that contest _________. He could practically _________the pizza, hot with cheese.

In _________of the contest, Mark actually agreed to a haircut, and _________he changed his mind, I took him off to the barbershop.

“Make it a lucky cut, ” I _________barber Joe. “Mark’s _________in a very important spelling contest next week. ”

“Well, did you do your homework?” the _________asked.

“Yeah. ”Mark replied.

“Do you have confidence?” barber Joe asked.

“Confidence. C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-C-E. Confidence. A lot of people spell that one _________, ” Mark explained.

“Sure. You can spell it, ” barber Joe__________. “But do you have it? You have to have confidence in yourself, son. It’s a winner’s secret __________”Mark looked at barber Joe’s reflection in the mirror, being very __________to move only his eyes and not his head for fear of losing a piece of ear to barber Joe’s scissors. “The secret weapon, huh? Confidence!”And with that, Mark __________a new motto to his bag   of tricks: I CAN WIN THE SPELLING CONTEST!

And he did. And the pizza was __________ . And Mark never forgot barber Joe’s words: “You have got to have confidence in __________, son. It’s a winner’s secret weapon.”

__________later, after creating his own firm and __________himself as a famous architect, Mark began receiving interview requests. During an interview, the reporter __________with a question that almost stumped Mark “You’re considered a great architect. When everyone around says it can’t be done, what makes you think you can__________?”

After thinking a bit, Mark replied, “__________. It’s a winner’s secret weapon.”

1.

A．gave

B．accomplished

C．announced

D．adapted

2.

A．barely

B．badly

C．partly

D．sightly

3.

A．taste

B．donate

C．apply

D．make

4.

A．fear

B．need

C．favour

D．honor

5.

A．when

B．before

C．after

D．since

6.

A．instructed

B．begged

C．pleased

D．blessed

7.

A．taking

B．catching

C．competing

D．turning

8.

A．mother

B．barber

C．cook

D．reporter

9.

A．right

B．serious

C．perfect

D．wrong

10.

A．responded

B．interrupted

C．signed

D．remarked

11.

A．discoveries

B．tasks

C．legs

D．arms

12.

A．careful

B．content

C．casual

D．aimless

13.

A．explained

B．added

C．found

D．introduced

14.

A．free

B．bitter

C．spare

D．heavenly

15.

A．me

B．yourself

C．ourselves

D．you

16.

A．Months

B．Weeks

C．Decades

D．Seasons

17.

A．regarding

B．disguising

C．establishing

D．taking

18.

A．led

B．dealt

C．caught

D．did

19.

A．pull it off

B．pull it in

C．pull it out

D．put it back

20.

A．Perseverance

B．Passion

C．Attitude

D．Confidence

7 . The INF Clairefontaine is one of the world’s top football academies and also houses the French national football team.

The national team is in its third day of _________ since it gathered at the place to _________ a match against Denmark. Villagers nearby have been invited to watch their _________ on one side of the pitch (球场)．A media group watches from the _________ side. Most players are just _________ from their club teams, but they fall quickly and _________ into a communicative dance with the ball. Didier Deschamps, their coach, looks on from the pitch, _________ the discipline and efficiency he prizes.

On a nearby pitch, the academy youngsters (青训营)_________ their training session, too. The boys erupt with screams whenever they _________ a goal.

After dusk settles in and training __________, Kylian Mbappé, the French football superstar, stays late with a goalkeeper and a few defenders, __________ extra shots. When he arrived on these same grounds roughly a decade earlier, he was full of __________ like the current group of youngsters. But__________ them, he doesn’t__________ when his shots find their way past the keeper. He simply __________ the practice, over and over. His only __________ comes when a ball __________ its mark. Then Mbappé erupts in shouts of regret.

“The youngest players look at the French team, and they tend to __________ what they see, ”Deschamps says. “So each player has a__________ in everything he does, on the pitch or off . . . to have a __________ influence and to give a good image to the young players.

1.

A．competition

B．residence

C．treatment

D．vacation

2.

A．open up

B．give up

C．prepare for

D．search for

3.

A．practice

B．discussion

C．adventure

D．experiment

4.

A．common

B．correct

C．possible

D．opposite

5.

A．choosing

B．returning

C．suffering

D．learning

6.

A．mainly

B．equally

C．safely

D．easily

7.

A．understanding

B．overseeing

C．introducing

D．discovering

8.

A．hold

B．review

C．plan

D．skip

9.

A．share

B．establish

C．score

D．report

10.

A．ends

B．begins

C．fails

D．works

11.

A．appreciating

B．exchanging

C．firing

D．shaping

12.

A．patience

B．promise

C．laughter

D．wisdom

13.

A．unlike

B．except

C．through

D．among

14.

A．benefit

B．struggle

C．escape

D．celebrate

15.

A．remembers

B．removes

C．repeats

D．replaces

16.

A．connection

B．purpose

C．donation

D．reaction

17.

A．misses

B．receives

C．reaches

D．bears

18.

A．assess

B．describe

C．deny

D．copy

19.

A．question

B．duty

C．position

D．budget

20.

A．cultural

B．global

C．positive

D．decisive

8 . These days, videos of “ diving grandpas” from north China’s Tianjin are popular on the Internet. In the videos, they jumped off the Shizilin Bridge into the 7-meter-deep Haihe River. However, on Wednesday, they announced that they would give up the sport.

With an average age of 60, the diving grandpas have much experience in diving. They started as a group of local diving lovers. They went swimming in the city’s rivers, and later they tried their hand at diving. The hobby has now lasted for more than thirty years.

Videos on the Internet have drawn lots of tourists from across the country to the Shizilin Bridge over the Haihe River, where “diving grandpas” perform diving. However, some inexperienced divers, trying to follow“ diving grandpas”, have met with accidents and got themselves injured. Some of the grandpas have begun volunteering to keep order for the crowds that come to see the performance on the bridge. However, accidents still continued to happen. As reported, members of the Blue Sky Rescue team in Tianjin said that they rescued 14 people at the risk of drowning or other injury in just two days.

The grandpas then made a difficult decision. They stopped diving off the bridge. They also prevented inexperienced locals and children as well as tourists from diving from the bridge . The grandpas welcomed the tourists to Tianjin, especially pointing out the other great places of interest and delicious food around the Shizilin Bridge.

1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A．The diving grandpas made a living by diving.

B．The diving grandpas came from all over China.

C．The diving grandpas made diving a life-long hobby.

D．The diving grandpas began diving when they were little.

2. What made the diving grandpas decide to stop diving off the bridge?

A．The weather became colder.

B．They were too old to carry out the task.

C．The bridge was too crowded with tourists.

D．They hoped to prevent accidents from happening.

3. Which of the following can best describe“diving grandpas” in Tianjin?

A．Kind and honest

B．Energetic and warm-hearted

C．Brave and talented

D．Outgoing and optimistic

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Diving became a popular activity in Tianjin.

B．Diving without guidance may cause injury or death.

C．“Diving grandpas” helped speed up tourism in Tianjin.

D．“Diving grandpas” gave up diving for tourists’ safety.

9 . 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。

Walking is great for weight loss, but the benefits go far beyond from higher energy and better mood to stress relief, creativity boost, and more. Whether you’re just having a down day or a down life, taking     1     walk can lift your mood especially when you go outdoors.

Money for a gym membership, home exercise     2     (equip), workout clothes and shoes     3     (add) up a lot. But it doesn’t have to. Walking requires     4     (absolute) nothing but still provides great health benefits. And     5     it can save is not only on things, but also on healthcare. Those who exercised regularly saved much money when it came to healthcare costs compared to those not meeting the minimum weekly exercise requirements.

Sleeping a solid eight hours a day     6     (be) one of the most important     7     (thing) you can do for your health. But sometimes that’s easier     8     (say) than to do. Thankfully, a fast walk may be all you need. People who exercise regularly, including walking, fall asleep more quickly, sleep     9     (long), and have better quality sleep. Walking is also good for your brain. When you walk, your foot’s impact     10     the ground sends pressure waves through the arteries (动脉) that increase blood flow to the brain.

10 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Jumping Over Boundaries

When I was in elementary school, we had an annual sports day. Girls could do many things like hopscotch, jump rope, tetherball, and dodgeball, except high jumping. Only boys could do high jumping.

That’s what I wanted to do — high jumping. So I went to the coach.

“Girls don’t do high jumping,” the coach said. “Girls have all these other things they can do.” He excitedly described how much fun it would be.

I’d been high jumping in the backyard with my five brothers for years. Although I am a girl, I did high jumping pretty well. My brothers could rarely beat me. Whenever my back crossed the bar, that feeling is extremely wonderful. I went home and told my mother what the coach had said. My mother, a small, thin woman only four feet eleven inches tall, said, “I think we should go visit him.”

“Visit who?” I asked confusedly.

“The headmaster.”

“Visit the headmaster?” I was terrified. Would I get in trouble? Would my mother and I be crossing boundaries we shouldn’t cross?

My mom and I went to Mr. White’s office. “Linda wants to do the high jump,” my mother said.

“Mrs. Martinez, you don’t understand. This is the tradition of our Annual Sports Day,” he said.

“But Mr. White, I don’t know where it says that girls cannot do this.”

The headmaster couldn’t find any rules that said girls couldn’t do the high jump. “I have to think about this,” he said at last.

When we got home, my mom told me something I would always remember: this wasn’t just about me. “Maybe other girls want to do this, too,” she said.

My mother waited a week, but still didn’t get the headmaster’s reply. So she walked over to the school again. “Mr. White, please. I ask you this not for me and not for Linda, but let’s just see how it works.” In the end, Mr. White agreed.

I stood on the field of the high jumping competition.

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To my surprise, some of the cheers I got were from boys!

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