1. What is Amy interested in?
| A．The high jump. | B．Running. | C．The long jump. |
| A．Amy. | B．Steven. | C．Lily. |
| A．He won’t take part in the sports meeting this year. |
| B．He has won the first prize in the high jump. |
| C．He did best in the long jump last year. |
| A．Schoolmates. | B．Teacher and student. | C．Interviewer and interviewee. |
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In addition to the physical benefits, aerobic exercise has emotional benefits. People who exercise aerobically often say that they feel thirty percent less
3 . Sports play a large role in millions of lives. As parents, we want to find an activity that our children are passionate (热诚的) about. Let’s look at how to encourage kids to play sports.
Let them pick which sport they want to play. Don’t force kids to follow in your footsteps.
Praise effort and be supportive. Not all kids are gifted athletes and that’s OK.
Make sports fun and let kids be kids. Keep in mind how a child’s mind works. Let them find the fun in sports and support them as they try new activities and explore their interests.
Be present. The smallest action can have the largest impact (巨大影响).
will always remember.
| A．It’s important to teach them to set goals. |
| B．They might have different passions than you. |
| C．When they look over to the sideline, be there. |
| D．Let them experience the game at an advanced level. |
| E．Take advantage of a time they are excited to be outdoors. |
| F．Their enjoyment in the sport, the fun, should be the top focus. |
| G．As long as they enjoy the activity and try their best, that’s all you can ask for. |
Freckleton, Lancashire, 18 June
Take part in running history with this great event, held between Preston and Blackpool. It’s the oldest half marathon (马拉松) in the country and began back in 1965. You’ll have every chance of recording a great time yourself on this mostly flat road race, which starts at 2 pm.
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Jersey Half Marathon
St Brelade, Jersey, 11 June
Please praise the organizers of this event for making the race friendlier to our environment. They’ve done away with free shirts (you can choose to plant a tree instead) and their medal is made of reused paper and includes wildflower seeds (种子), so you can remember your race in a beautiful corner of your garden.
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Norn Iron Ultra 100
Ballintoy, Co. Antrim, 3-4 June
The Ulster Way spreads out for some 1,024 km in a circle around Northern Ireland. This 100-mile run covers the coastline and mountains. These hills are beautiful but also come with some painful inclines (斜坡).
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Giants Head Marathon
Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, 17 June
This is certainly one of the hardest marathons in the UK, and not just because it rises to 1,000 m above sea level (all in the form of short climbs, might we add). It also passes a quite wonderful huge chalk figure (人像) carved into a hillside near Cerne Abbas.
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1. When will the oldest half marathon be held?
| A．On 3 June. | B．On 11 June. |
| C．On 17 June. | D．On 18 June. |
| A．Norn Iron Ultra 100. | B．Jersey Half Marathon. |
| C．Giants Head Marathon. | D．Freckle ton Half Marathon. |
| A．It is a flat road race. |
| B．It will last for two days. |
| C．It is unfriendly to new runners. |
| D．It can be read about on werunwildni.com. |
As the capital of 13 dynasties (朝代) throughout Chinese history, Xi’an has never been far from sports. From the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the city
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6 . Stand-up paddleboarding or SUP is becoming one of the fastest growing water sports in the world,and it’s easy to see why.
“Paddleboarding is a lot of fun and a great workout (锻炼) for your legs and upper body,” says Esther Wyatt,a paddleboard expert. “It works wonders for your balance,too.”
Fans of SUP say it’s a wonderful way to relax.Concentrating on standing upright,your mind has to focus on the present moment,so you forget about any anxiety or stress.
Easter agrees that SUP can improve happiness. “some people enjoy the sport as it’s a social experience with friends,while others go on a solo paddle to reflect on their day, ” says she. “I also teach individuals with disabilities and mental problems who use paddle-boarding for recovery. ”
“When I bought my first board more than 10 years ago,I had to search everywhere to find one for sale in England, ” says Easter. “People would ask me what I was doing.Today though,paddle-boarding is the sport of the moment. ”
There are certainly more opportunities to try SUP.There are many professional SUP teachers,and some leisure centers even offer SUP classes in their swimming pools.
As a beginner,it’s worth having at least one lesson.You will be given a life jacket and learn how to stay safe on the water.Lessons also stress the importance of always checking the weather forecast,wind direction and tide times.Once on a board,you might be surprised to discover that this sport is actually quite easy.
“Once you understand how to paddle safely,so many adventures lie ahead,” Esther adds. “Whether you’re on a river,lake or the sea,you’ll enjoy every experience.”
1. What do we know about paddleboarding from the text? ______| A．It is a dangerous and difficult sport. |
| B．It is the most popular water sport now. |
| C．It is effective for building leg strength. |
| D．It can only be done in swimming pools. |
| A．To recover. | B．To have fun. |
| C．To make friends. | D．To reduce stress. |
| A．Stay off the board. | B．Buy a lot of boards. |
| C．Wear a bathing suit. | D．Check the weather forecast. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a history book. |
| C．In a news report. | D．In a sports magazine. |
7 . The excitement of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar is truly ongoing. It’s the world’s biggest international soccer tournament(比赛)and also the most-watched sporting event in the world. There are 32 teams competing for championship. The tournament of 2022 looks to be particularly unique. What makes it different from the ones before?
For starters, it’s the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East after Qatar beat other host competitors − the US, South Korea, Japan and Australia back in 2010. It’s also the first time in history the tournament has happened during the Northern Hemisphere(北半球)winter months, from Nov 20 to Dec 18.
That’s because Qatar is a desert country, and in summer the temperature can be as high as 42 ℃. That’s too hot to play outdoor sports. But it will still be pretty warm in winter. The temperature in the stadium is expected to be around 20 ℃ to 30 ℃. Air conditioning will help to keep it cooler.
Qatar is also the smallest nation by area hosting the cup. They play the first match of the tournament, facing Ecuador. It’s Qatar’s first-ever FIFV World Cup game. This makes them the first to perform their debut(首秀)game since Italy in 1934!
There are some new challenges for many players too. Apart from the hot weather, for European teams like England, France, Germany and Spain, it’s only just over a year since their last big international tournament, the UEFA Champions League.
According to FIFA’s rankings, the favorites to win the tournament this year are Brazil, followed by Argentina and France. Do you know who has had the last laugh?
1. What can we learn about FIFA World Cup?| A．It is held every year. |
| B．It is the biggest international football tournament. |
| C．It is disliked by countries in the Middle East. |
| D．It is the most-watched sporting event only in Qatar. |
| A．32. | B．4. | C．5. | D．3. |
| A．It is the first time it has been held in Asia. |
| B．It is the first time Qatar and Italy have had a debut game. |
| C．It is the first time the players have met no problems. |
| D．It is the first time it has happened from November to December. |
| A．The FIFA World Cup | B．Qatar’s Unique World Cup |
| C．The Popularity of FIFA | D．The Development of Football |
What makes something a sport? Traditional definitions usually included some physical activity,
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9 . After taking a few steps back to get a running start, Hadj Benhalima dashed toward the building, pushed against its wall with his foot, pushed himself upward and stretched out his arm.
At the peak of his leap, he fingered oft a light switch, more than 1o feet off the ground. The bright lights of a nearby barbershop went off instantly
Groups of young athletes practicing Parkour—the practice of passing obstacles in a man—made or natural environment through the use of running, vaulting (腾跃), jumping, climbing, rolling, and other movements in order to travel from one point to another in the quickest and most efficient way possible without the use of equipment—have been swinging around big French cities switching off wasteful shop signs at night, in an effort to fight light pollution and save energy.
These so—called Light Off operations have become extra popular in recent months, with France embarking on energy conservation efforts.
Paris, the City of Light, is a favorite target. While its landmark monuments now go dark earlier than usual, many store signs still stay lit all night.
“Everyone can contribute in their own way” to save energy, said Kevin Ha, the leader of the Paris—based Op he Spot Parkour group, with about 20 members. “We put our physical abilities to good use.”
Enforcing the orders in place of the authorities certainly enters a legal gray area. But the group said all the police officers they have met during their rounds have approved of their deeds—as long as it causes no damage.
1. Which of the following options is NOT Parkour’s feature?| A．It doesn’t need any tools to assist movement. |
| B．It can only be practiced in an enclosed environment. |
| C．It aims to travel from one point to another in the quickest way. |
| D．It is practiced through running, vaulting, jumping, climbing, etc. |
| A．To invite more youths to join them in competition. |
| B．To overcome physical boundaries and build fitness. |
| C．To reduce the consequences of energy consumption. |
| D．To tour around feeling the unique beauty of Paris at night. |
| A．They are honest. | B．They are creative. | C．They are selfish. | D．They are optimistic. |
| A．They gave their unspoken agreement. |
| B．They took these actions as illegal. |
| C．They believed there must be damage caused. |
| D．They held an indifferent attitude towards them. |
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