1 . Columbus College, 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive .Kowloon City

Memo

To: All Staff

From: Jakie Mok , Secretary; Sports Development Committee

Date: May 20, 2010

A week ago, “Sports for Life'" programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their children to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it Here is a memo （备忘录）for your reference when you answer the phones.

Sports l:Baskctball

We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park. To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay $ 10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.

Sports 2: Gym

We will be using St Peter's Memorial ParL There are two reasons for choosing this park First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst Three activities, skipping;, jogging, outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.

Sports 3: Hiking

Hiking will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost $ 75/hr. Students are advised to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

Sports 4: Swimming

The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (Le. 2:45pm to 3:45pm). Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit The cost is $ 10 per visit

1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.

B．Students selecting basketball had better register early.

C．Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.

D．Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.

2. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Students taking part in basketball will walk to the courts.

B．Every student can gain admission to one of the four sports.

C．Hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees.

D．Students taking up fhe four sports should bring bottles of water.

3. It can be concluded from the passage that .

A．each sport will take only one hour

B．students will be charged for the four sports

C．all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak

D．teachers will accompany students on each sport

2 . I used to hate running. It seemed too hard, and expanding my comfort zone was not something I like. In fact, I wouldn’t have become a runner if it weren’t for my husband Charles. He had been a serious competitive ______ for many years. After our marriage, he wouldn’t stop talking about how much he ______ it. So he picked it up again, and after about a year, I started to ______ him at the track. Just a few weeks later, Charles signed us ______ up for a five-kilometer race. I ______ about doing it because it was too soon.

The ______ sent a signal. Thousands of runners pushed forward. The first kilometer was ______. I was already breathing heavily and painfully aware of the group of runners ______ me. Charles was trying to ______ me, to get me focused on something _______my discomfort.

After another minute I saw the three-kilometer ______. “Painful” couldn’t _____describe how I felt. And there was pain, so much pain. I rounded a ______, and saw both sides of the street ______ with people watching the race, all ______ the runners up. I tried to keep my ______ going. I knew that if I actually ______ this race I would have achieved something. So, I ______ up and went on.

Finally I passed through the finish line. A volunteer put a medal around my neck. I ______ held my medal, walking to the post-race celebrations with Charles. My lungs and my ______ zone both expanded.

1.

A．walker

B．runner

C．climber

D．swimmer

2.

A．missed

B．regretted

C．forbade

D．selected

3.

A．upset

B．tolerate

C．join

D．encourage

4.

A．either

B．none

C．both

D．all

5.

A．worried

B．complained

C．wondered

D．hesitated

6.

A．gun

B．watch

C．player

D．candidate

7.

A．unbelievable

B．easy

C．extraordinary

D．difficult

8.

A．falling behind

B．passing by

C．laughing at

D．looking after

9.

A．impress

B．encourage

C．comfort

D．upset

10.

A．except

B．besides

C．including

D．like

11.

A．line

B．notice

C．mark

D．end

12.

A．once

B．ever

C．sometimes

D．even

13.

A．corner

B．field

C．playground

D．river

14.

A．crowded

B．covered

C．carried

D．faced

15.

A．pushing

B．holding

C．cheering

D．turning

16.

A．heads

B．eyes

C．legs

D．back

17.

A．stopped

B．lost

C．failed

D．finished

18.

A．came

B．straightened

C．gave

D．broke

19.

A．carelessly

B．proudly

C．unwillingly

D．foolishly

20.

A．sports

B．energy

C．health

D．comfort

3 . Now VAR technology is fully combined with the global game of soccer and made its debut (首次亮相) at the 2018 World Cup.     1    . It is actually a team who work together to review certain decisions made by the main judge by watching video replays.

The VAR team supported the judges from a centralized video room. The operators selected and provided the best angles from the relevant broadcast cameras plus two additional offside cameras.     2    . They will communicate with the judges only for clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents. The judge can delay the restart of play at any time to communicate with the VAR team.     3    , the judge would start an official review. Then they will make a decision based on the information received from the VAR team.

    4    . Some fans believe that VAR causes too many interruptions, disrupting the flow of the game. But others just want a fair match and to see the correct call no matter what. They argue disruptions already take place as angry players crowd around a judge following a controversial decision.     5    . With much money put into modern football, governing bodies are now under great pressure to see that the correct decisions are made on the pitch and VAR is a sure step in that.

A．VAR works as video judges

B．If one team is likely to win a game

C．It is hard to avoid and VAR is necessary

D．Now VAR has incurred heated discussion

E．Once they decide an incident is reviewable

F．Throughout a match they are constantly checking for mistakes

G．VAR can serve to remove such scenes and get the game moving again

4 . 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 modern 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 the author most probably in favor of?

A．Cycling around a lake.

B．Motor racing in the desert.

C．Playing basketball in a gym.

D．Swimming in a sports center.

2. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B．It causes water shortages around the world.

C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D．It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

3. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _________.

A．it is an outdoor sport

B．it improves our health

C．it uses fewer resources

D．it is recommended by experts

4. The author writes the passage to _________.

A．show us the function of major sports

B．encourage us to go in for green sports

C．discuss the major influence of popular sports

D．introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

5 . After having a child, I found my regular exercise interrupted. I was not only busy: I also lacked the motivation. Solo gym sessions or some quick______following the DVD while the baby sleeps didn’t______me at all. So I decided to sign up for a hiking______in Peru, hoping that it would get me______again.

Looking over my travel arrangements before I left. I______phrases such as “3-hour hike______primitive forests” and “sliding with a rope down waterfalls”, and I started to feel a little______.

However, as we made our way through the forests and were______with amazing views of______waterfalls, this team of strangers______me to go on. Being physically active with a group motivated me to reach the______or the valley below-rather than simply lying down on the forest floor and giving up,______I might have done if I were alone.

____confirm my experience: Group exercise can really start a new attitude toward fitness. “People get a better______in a group than they do on their own,” said Allison Kimmel, a group______instructor. That’s because other people______both support and competition. “Humans are______animals and the shared experience of facing a challenge______is compelling(不可抗拒的),” said David Ezell, the CEO of fitness provider Darien Wellness.

With the______of a group, I'm slowly getting back into a______lifestyle.

1.

A．summary

B．addition

C．exercise

D．1ecture

2.

A．contribute to

B．appeal to

C．cater to

D．object to

3.

A．trip

B．voyage

C．award

D．speech

4.

A．acting

B．flying

C．studying

D．moving

5.

A．examined

B．scanned

C．copied

D．deleted

6.

A．across

B．over

C．through

D．beyond

7.

A．convinced

B．disappointed

C．delighted

D．worried

8.

A．rewarded

B．crowded

C．covered

D．equipped

9.

A．awful

B．awesome

C．accessible

D．still

10.

A．begged

B．forced

C．permitted

D．inspired

11.

A．summit

B．foot

C．destination

D．waterfall

12.

A．that

B．which

C．where

D．when

13.

A．Victims

B．Tourists

C．Strangers

D．Experts

14.

A．position

B．workout

C．income

D．diet

15.

A．business

B．career

C．flight

D．fitness

16.

A．offer

B．consume

C．receive

D．ignore

17.

A．natural

B．traditional

C．practical

D．social

18.

A．alone

B．alike

C．together

D．close

19.

A．popularity

B．development

C．increase

D．support

20.

A．wealthier

B．healthier

C．higher

D．richer

6 . Before there was the written word, there was the language of dance. Dance expresses love and hate, joy and sorrow, life and death, and everything else in between.

    1    We dance from Florida to Alaska, from north to south and sea to sea. We dance at weddings, birthdays, office parties and just to fill the time.

“I adore dancing,” says Lester Bridges, the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. “I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life.” Bridges runs dance classes for all ages. “Teaching dance is wonderful.     2    It’s great to watch them. For many of them, it’s a way of meeting people and having a social life.”

    3    “I can tell you about one young couple,” says Bridges. “They’re learning to do traditional dances. They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile.     4    ”

So, do we dance in order to make ourselves feel better, calmer, healthier? Andrea Hillier says, “Dance, like the pattern of a beating heart, is life. Even after all these years, I want to get better and better.    5     I find it hard to stop! Dancing reminds me I’m alive.”

A．So why do we dance?

B．Dance in the U.S. is everywhere.

C．If you like dancing outdoors, come to America.

D．My older students say it makes them feel young.

E．I keep practicing even when I’m extremely tired.

F．Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.

G．They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.

7 . If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out.     1     Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.

Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day.     2    

Your metabolism(新陈代谢) gets a head start.     3     If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep.

    4     Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.

    5     If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.

There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.

A．You will stick to your diet.

B．Your quality of sleep improves.

C．You prefer healthy food to fast food.

D．There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.

E．You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.

F．After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.

G．If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you’re doing it now, then listen up!

8 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Kids exercise all the time without even think of it. Just being active, like when you run around at outside or play basketball at school, is type of exercise. Playing sports, dancing and doing push-ups also counts as exercise. These helped you build your strength. By using your muscles to do powerful things, you can make them strong than before. For teens and adult, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, either. When you exercise, you’re building a strong body what will be able to move around and do all the stuff you need to do. Try to do more physically exercise every day and your body will thank you later.

9 . Diet and way of life are often a problem for teenagers. However, if you eat the right food and exercise     1    (regular), you can feel better, look better and have more energy. So healthy eating along     2     regular exercise is properly the only way to become fit.

As a teenager it is important to give your body the energy     3     needs. For a healthy diet, you should eat mostly rice, bread, vegetables and fruit. You also need to drink a lot of water.     4     (drink) enough water will improve your skin and give you healthy hair.

Exercise is something     5     can help to make you look good, feel good and be healthy. Teenagers should spend at least 30 minutes exercising, five times a week. Walking and riding your bike count and     6     do school sports. When you exercise, your body produces     7    (chemical) that make you feel peaceful and     8    (relax) and increase your ability to concentrate when you study. A good amount of sleep every night     9    (be) also important for your health. Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep each night.

If you follow the suggestions above, you will look and feel much     10    (good) in no time at all!

10 . What would it take to persuade you to exercise? A desire to lose weight or improve your figure? To keep you away from diseases? To live to a healthy old age? You'd think any of those reasons would be enough to get Americans exercising. Yet a vast majority of Americans have thus far failed to swallow the "exercise pill".
Now a research by psychologists strongly suggests it's time to think of current well-being（幸福）and happiness as motivators for exercise instead of future health, weight loss and body image.
Dr. Segar, one of the researchers, believes that immediate rewards are more motivating than distant ones. "People who say they exercise for the quality of life exercise more over the course of a year than those who say they value exercise for its health benefits." He said. '
Other studies have shown that what keeps people moving depends on age, sex and life circumstances. For those of college age, physical attractiveness typically heads the list of reasons to begin exercising, although what keeps them going seems to be the stress relief that a regular exercise program provides. The elderly, on the other hand, may get started because of health concerns. But often what keeps them exercising are the friendships and sense of community that may otherwise be missing from their lives. Improving daily well-being is the most influential factor for the women. Men indicate they are motivated by more distant health benefits, but this may be because men feel less comfortable discussing their mental health needs.
"Exercise should be encouraged but the emphasis on weight loss, disease prevention and healthy aging should be reduced." Dr. Segar concluded. "Exercise can make people feel more energetic, less stressed and, yes, happier."
1. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?

A．Be free from diseases.

B．Take some diet pills.

C．Improve their figure.

D．Keep physically active.

2. According to the passage, which of the following persons may exercise more in a year?

A．Jane, who decides to lose weight.

B．David, who exercises for future health.

C．Mary, who enjoys exercising with her son..

D．Mark, who is suffering from a serious illness.

3. According to Paragraph 4, which group of people tends to exercise for friendship?

A．Men.

B．Women.

C．The elderly.

D．College students.

4. What is the author mainly arguing in the passage?

A．Immediate rewards of exercise should be emphasized.

B．Distant benefits should be the motivators for exercise.

C．Feeling relaxed is more important than future health.

D．Men and women take exercise for different purposes.