1 . I cannot stress too much the importance of watching your opponent (对手), of knowing exactly where he is on the tennis court and what he is doing. It is usually possible to work out the pattern of his game very early in a match. Test him at the front of the court. Try hitting one or two balls up high to see what his shots are like.
Now and again it may be good idea to give your opponent an opportunity of making a mistake. If, early in the match, it seems that he is a very accurate player, but not a forceful one, then you should tempt (引诱) him to play a winning shot. They will try to play an attacking game, but they cannot quite finish it off. The way to break up their steady game may be by putting them into the front of the court.
It is obviously wiser to try to decide at the beginning of the match whether your opponent is weaker on his left-hand or on his right-hand side, and then play a little more than fifty percent of your shots down that side. A number of players experience more trouble than others in the back comers of the court-always be ready to recognize this weakness. Perhaps an opponent has a favourite backhand shot, but lacks certainty with his forehand shot. Tempt him to play the forehand shot.
There are advantages in learning as much as possible about another player even before you play him. When you know, in a competition, who your next opponent will be, try to watch him play beforehand. It is only under match conditions that his weaknesses are likely to show—you are certain to pick up some information, even if it’s a basic thing such as slowness in reaching the front of the court. My team always pool their knowledge of their opponents so that rarely does a member walk onto a court without knowing what to expect.
1. What is the purpose of writing the passage?| A．To advise tennis players to play accurately rather than forcefully. |
| B．To advertise the good performance of the writer’s team. |
| C．To stress the importance of avoiding making mistakes. |
| D．To tell tennis players how to find out an opponent’s weaknesses. |
| A．Hit one or two balls up high. |
| B．Put the opponent into the front of the court. |
| C．Play more shots to his opponent’s weaker side. |
| D．Tempt his opponent to play his favouritc backhand shot. |
| A．Observe his opponent playing match. |
| B．Watch his opponent's daily practice. |
| C．Share information with the other members on his team. |
| D．Think of a way to slow down his opponent on the court. |
2 . The annual marathon (马拉松) in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves. the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.
I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, not to mention run a marathon.
The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we' d slowly move forward a little bit more. As l watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn't.
Finally she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with strong determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.
I don't know this woman's name, but that day she became a part of my life-- a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn't about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or l get those “I-just-can't-do-it," I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
1. What words can best describe the woman?| A．Strong-willed and honorable. |
| B．Proud and determined. |
| C．Sensitive and brave. |
| D．hard-working and caring. |
| A．Perfect. |
| B．Healthy. |
| C．Disabled. |
| D．Strong. |
| A．Don't depend on others when facing difficulties. |
| B．It's not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters. |
| C．Nothing is too hard to accomplish if one is brave enough. |
| D．The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty. |
| A．A Humorous Stranger. |
| B．The Last Runner. |
| C．An Unforgettable Job. |
| D．The Annual Marathon. |
写作内容：
1. 他喜欢户外运动和骑自行车；
2. 你在运动方面的喜好；
3. 你对运动的看法。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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4 . The Tokyo Summer Olympics will not begin in late July and instead will be held "by the summer of 2021," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Tuesday. The delay comes after an increasing number of
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The IOC and Tokyo organizers released a joint statement
While Japan has
In announcing the
The organizers say they hope that
| A．students | B．guests | C．athletes | D．travelers |
| A．call in | B．call out | C．call at | D．call for |
| A．put off | B．taken off | C．carried out | D．brought out |
| A．promoted | B．made | C．revealed | D．observed |
| A．meanwhile | B．otherwise | C．but | D．and |
| A．speaking | B．pronouncing | C．saying | D．pointing |
| A．trial | B．attempt | C．purpose | D．devotion |
| A．changed | B．turned | C．benefited | D．got |
| A．contain | B．protect | C．spread | D．hide |
| A．virus | B．disease | C．news | D．situation |
| A．until | B．before | C．then | D．when |
| A．common | B．normal | C．usual | D．natural |
| A．intention | B．thought | C．view | D．decision |
| A．flame | B．candle | C．flash | D．sign |
| A．Germany | B．England | C．Greece | D．Spain |
| A．keep | B．remain | C．leave | D．hold |
| A．Despite | B．As | C．Although | D．However |
| A．luckily | B．finally | C．additionally | D．certainly |
| A．light | B．hope | C．promise | D．shine |
| A．which | B．when | C．where | D．that |
5 . Do you love outdoor challenges? And there are a bunch of really awesome hiking challenges out there now that will not only inspire you to get outside more and push yourself physically- but also provide you access to an awesome community of hikers and often-times hiking groups focusing on the same challenges.
1. THE 52 HIKE CHALLENGE
The goal of the 52 Hike Challenge is to get you outside moving every week for an entire year. The difficulty and length is entirely up to you. but the point is to get out and to get moving! Register online now and the resources on their website allow you to track your journey as you complete each weekly hike and earn completion badges as you go.
2. WE HIKE TO HEAL
We Hike to Heal is a month-long women's empowerment and wellness campaign that organizes group hikes all over the world on the last Saturday of March. The organization's mission is to encourage women all over the world to tap into the healing and empowering influences within themselves and the Great Outdoors. You can join the movement for free in the link above and find free group hikes that will be happening all over the world.
3. CURE-SEARCH ULTIMATE HIKE
This event is put on by CureSearch on February 4th every year, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure and a way to raise money for children s cancer. To join this event that supports an incredible cause, you attend an informational session, register and get your own online fund-raising page and raise money to support your trek for children's cancer research.
4. THE 365 MILE CHALLENGE
This challenge is great because it is so simple. The goal is to get outside every day and walk a mile. This challenge focuses on small efforts that, over time, have big results and focuses on, creating healthy habits to benefit your mind, body, and soul. To join all you have to do is register , join the Face book group, and start moving.
1. Which of the hiking challenges is specially intended for women?| A．We Hike to Heal | B．The 52 Hike Challenge. |
| C．Cure-search Ultimate Hike. | D．The 365 Mile Challenge. |
| A．Money-raising. | B．Badge-earning. |
| C．Internet-related. | D．Gender-based. |
| A．Only one. | B．Four. |
| C．Three. | D．Two. |
6 . Wimbledon tournament was going on. Though I am not a great follower of the game. I decided to
As the match began, there were loud
By the second set, it had become
My uncle was visiting us that evening. As he saw all this, he said, “Look at all these envious people. They are so happy that an accomplished person is getting
My dad saw all this. Before going to sleep, he kept his hand on my shoulder and
| A．look | B．play | C．watch | D．show |
| A．opponent | B．friend | C．teammate | D．roommate |
| A．person | B．reminder | C．name | D．thought |
| A．voices | B．cheers | C．feelings | D．songs |
| A．went on | B．called on | C．kicked off | D．set off |
| A．audience | B．player | C．listener | D．visitor |
| A．doubtful | B．meaningful | C．wonderful | D．obvious |
| A．unfortunately | B．effortlessly | C．fruitlessly | D．basically |
| A．stricken | B．knocked | C．beaten | D．worried |
| A．Pressure | B．Sadness | C．Excitement | D．Pleasure |
| A．glad | B．relaxed | C．strange | D．guilty |
| A．match | B．training | C．test | D．struggle |
| A．laughed | B．joked | C．whispered | D．warned |
| A．competing | B．improving | C．realizing | D．falling |
| A．benefit | B．hope | C．freedom | D．fun |
China has named 24,126 primary and middle schools across the country specialist football schools
China aims to have 50,000 schools specializing in youth football by the end of 2025, said Wang Dengfeng, an official with the MOE, adding that to realize this goal, the ministry will take various measures
In the past four years，local education departments have trained about 40,000 football teachers, 8,000 of
Health is
How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid
On the
What’s more, I think friends are important part of one’s health. I always feel better when I am with friends than alone. When I am with friends I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good
9 . Shooting down an ice-covered track, a bobsled can go faster than 80 miles an hour.
At the start of a race, the crews push their sled, building up speed before they jump in for the ride. For months before the race, the crew members have built up explosive power in their legs. That means doing a lot of jumps, and sprints. It also means pushing heavy sleds! The push is the crew's only chance to add speed.
The design of the sled's runners (滑板) reduces their friction with the ice.
But remember the sled must not be too fast — the crew still needs to be able to reach the bottom safely.
| A．Why do people go for the sport? |
| B．Crews polish their runners for a fast ride. |
| C．The riders sit inside a hard shell, called cowling. |
| D．How do bobsleds go faster than cars on a highway? |
| E．A hot runner will melt more ice and may possibly go faster. |
| F．Runners that are too flat would spread the friction over a wide area. |
| G．All other work goes into keeping other forces from slowing the bobsled down. |
10 . William Purkey, a well-known professor of education, once said, "Dance like no one is watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like no one is listening, and live like it's heaven on earth." It seems like the perfect life philosophy (哲理)---and one I've learned to apply to running over the year.
But I didn't always feel this way. In my early days, when I weighed 240 pounds, I ran like everyone was watching---and judging. If I was on a run and saw a car approaching, I'd stop and pretend I was looking for something I'd lost. I bought the high-tech gear and clothes that I thought would make people believe I was a runner. And I didn't know if the expensive shoes I was wearing were the right kind for me---I just wanted to look like I fit in with this group.
To be honest, I felt a certain satisfaction in believing that someone was watching. I really thought that other people cared about my performance. The best example of this was a combined, two-lap marathon(马拉松长跑)in Florence, Italy. As I approached finishing line, the crowd began to cheer. I was surprised. Here I was, thousands of miles from home, and the Italians were shouting for “IIPenguino.”
About 20 yards from the finishing ,the truth set in when the winner of the full marathon went past me as I was finishing the marathon No one was cheering for me. no one probably even noticed that I was finishing. I couldn't help but smile at my own illusion of self-importance.
That's when I realized I had been running for every reason except the right one. I ran to make other people happy, ran to live up to their expectations. But no one was watching---no cared. So I decided I was going to run for me---just me---and gained a new enjoyment from the sport I hadn't truly experienced yet. I've learned to run like no one is watching.
So if you see me at race, and I look like a 60-year-old guy wadding(蹒跚) along, don't worry. I'm fine. The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.
1. The writer begins her writing by________.| A．telling her running story | B．explaining a life philosophy |
| C．listing some life rules | D．introducing a well-known saying |
| A．used sports clothes and shoes to attract attention |
| B．was concerned about what others thought of her |
| C．liked to be the focus other runners |
| D．struggled to find the right shoes to fit her |
| A．she smiled at her own achievement |
| B．the crowd cheered for her madly |
| C．nobody really cared about her running |
| D．She realized the importance of confidence |
| A．tell us to live a life of our own |
| B．encourage more people to run |
| C．expect us to improve our health by running |
| D．stress the importance of determination |
