1 . If you see a group of people bend their knees, hold their arms out, and swing their bodies around...don’t panic, just a few surfskaters.

A surfskate board, which originated in the United States, is a type of skateboard that uses a specially-designed front truck to give riders the feeling of surfing on land. As riders shift weight between the heelside and topside, the special front truck turns the board sharply and helps produce momentum(冲力), pushing riders forward and changing directions.

This summer, the sport has gained favor among Chinese consumers and is soaring in popularity among all ages, spurring(刺激) a billion-dollar market.

On lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu, searches related to surfskating rose 420 percent year-on-year in the first half. The sudden increase in searches started in February. As of August, surfskate-related posts surpassed 60,000. Trending topics include tutorials and board recommendations.

On the short-video platform Douyin, posts labeled “surfskate” had over 150 million views by August. A one-minute video post with top viewership had over 189,000 likes. The sport also became a trendy topic on Weibo and Kuaishou.

“You can see an increasing number of people practicing surfskating at almost all ages in a wide space inside the community I live in.” said Beijing resident Ma Yuan. “I knew about surfskating from social media and decided to give it a try. It was easier than I thought. In addition, surfskating requires a lot less equipment compared with many other sports. I can start skating at a random(任意的) place and all I need is a board. Above all, it helps me lose weight and reduce work and life pressure.”

1. How do the surfskaters ride the surfskate board?

A．By using wind power.

B．By pushing riders forward by someone else.

C．By using a specially designed remote device to control it.

D．By changing weight between the heelside and topside and producing force.

2. What do we know about surfskating?

A．Surfskating has its origin in the United Nations.

B．Surfskating has gained popularity just among the youth.

C．Surfskating has more viewers on ”xiaohongshu“ than other platforms.

D．Surfskating gives riders the feeling of surfing on land as well as other benefits.

3. What’s Ma’s attitude towards surfskating?

A．Indifferent

B．Supportive

C．Objective

D．Negative

4. Which of following would be the best title for the passage?

A．Surfing on land gains ground.

B．Surfskating originated in the USA.

C．How to operate a skateboard.

D．Surfskating for health.

2 . The final event in the Olympics is the marathon. It is also usually the most exciting. As the leader comes into the stadium to run the last few meters of the 42-kilometer race, the crowd rises to its feet to shout and cheer. The name of the race comes from a battle(战争) in Ancient Greece. According to the story, a soldier ran from the battle field, Marathon, to Athens, to bring the news of a Greek victory against the Persians. He died just after arriving.

The marathon has been an Olympic event since the modern games started in 1896. At first the distance was 40 kilometers—the distance between Marathon and Athens. In 1908, however, at the London Olympics, it was changed. The King of England wanted the runners to leave from his castle in Windsor and arrive in a new stadium in central London. The distance was 26 miles—about 42 kilometers. In fact, the 1908 marathon ended dramatically(戏剧性地). When the leader, an Italian, entered the stadium he turned the wrong way and fell onto the ground. Officials picked him up and helped him to the finishing line, just as the second runner, an American, entered the stadium. The Americans protested(抗议) and in the end the American runner was declared(宣布) the winner. Since then, there have been many more exciting marathons.

In fact, you don’t have to wait for the Olympic Games to run or watch a marathon, as there are marathons in over sixty countries and hundreds of cities around the world today. One of the most famous marathons is in New York, and is watched by two million people around the streets and across the bridges of the city, and past New York’s famous landmarks. But perhaps one of the most beautiful and unique marathons ever is the Great Wall Marathon, which most competitors find is the toughest course to run.

The marathon is the final Olympic event because it is thought to be the hardest. But experts believe that most people—even people who are not very good at sport—can run a marathon, if they train for it.

1. What did the crowd do when the leader came into the stadium?

A．They stood up quietly.	B．They shouted with excitement.
C．They carried him to the line.	D．They cried sadly.

2. How is the second paragraph developed?

A．By following time order.	B．By listing numbers.
C．By following space order.	D．By giving reasons.

3. What do we know about the marathon according to the passage?

A．The name of the race comes from a battle in Greece.

B．The Marathons have the same length all the time.

C．The Great Wall Marathon is the easiest course to run.

D．People not good at sport cannot run a marathon unless trained.

4. Which is the most special marathon mentioned in the passage?

A．The Marathon in London in 1908.

B．The Great Wall Marathon.

C．The Marathon in New York.

D．The Marathon in 1896.

3 . I have been in love with Yoga for many years. The practice of Yoga can lead to a ________ between mind and body. In the training, there is a ________ motion that has been one of my favorite poses. Each time I participate in this practice, I feel a deep sense of ________ with all those in the group.

Instead of standing alone, the class stands in a ________ close enough for us to hold hands. Each of us gives and ________ trust and support from one to another. As a unit we shift our ________ to one foot, resting the other foot against our ankle or our leg muscle. Slowly we ________ the hand position so that we are palm to palm. We ________ our arms and create a crown (王冠) of hands above our heads.

A slight ________ may start and soon we realize we have the ________ of each person in the circle, trusting them to protect us from ________. We feel a sense of security, closing our eyes knowing we are ________. In time we return to standing on two feet before shifting to ________ on the other foot.

As we finish, there is a moment of silence for us to ________ absorb the love and support we have received. Balance with support makes standing together ________ in community. So much better than standing alone.

1.

A．separation

B．conflict

C．harmony

D．adjustment

2.

A．bending

B．standing

C．jumping

D．sliding

3.

A．pride

B．belonging

C．patience

D．connection

4.

A．circle

B．line

C．crowd

D．shelter

5.

A．receives

B．offers

C．assures

D．affords

6.

A．strength

B．power

C．weight

D．energy

7.

A．improve

B．change

C．lower

D．challenge

8.

A．tighten

B．loose

C．wave

D．raise

9.

A．shake

B．touch

C．hug

D．push

10.

A．honor

B．support

C．sympathy

D．respect

11.

A．failing

B．releasing

C．injuring

D．falling

12.

A．safe

B．confident

C．smart

D．independent

13.

A．struggling

B．dancing

C．skating

D．balancing

14.

A．secretly

B．individually

C．eventually

D．purposely

15.

A．popular

B．unique

C．strong

D．effective

4 . Below is a list of activities that will get you excited and add a bit of fun into your schedule at the same time.

Ready, set, play!

Join a team sport

Playing sport as part of a team can help you get active while making friends and feeling part of your community. This list of links will lead you through to sports clubs and fixtures across the state, or you can use the My Community directory to search for your sport of choice.

Make date night active night

Date night (or any time you hang with loved ones or friends) doesn’t have to be spent sitting in a cinema. Get active on your next date by going bowling, playing laser tag or paintball, or sinking balls at minigolf.

Catch and kick

Anyone with kids will know that sometimes entertaining them takes priority over looking after your own health. Kill two birds with one stone and take them to the park to kick a footy or throw a ball back and forth. Once everyone’s practised their kicking, throwing and catching skills, take things to the next level by asking them to throw or kick long and make you run for it.

Take the stairs

An oldy but a goody, taking the stairs instead of a lift is great for working the major muscle groups in the legs. It might not seem like the most fun option for a workout, but you can fit a surprising amount of activity into every day by taking the stairs whenever they are an option. And if you get hooked(喜欢上), you can even become a competitive stair climber.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．Public health and wellbeing.	B．Research and reports.
C．News and events.	D．Strategic direction.

2. What is the advantage of Join a team sport?

A．You have more time for morning exercise.

B．You have a better way of communication.

C．It is a way to work the major muscle in legs.

D．You will get an expert direction in the group.

3. Which would a father choose if he wanted to play with his 5—year—old son?

A．Join a team sport	B．Take the stairs
C．Catch and kick	D．Make date night active night

5 . 语法填空

Li Yue     1     (bear) with asthma and he never thought he’d be a runner! He only joined his local athletics club because his doctor told him that in     2     (he) particular case exercise could improve how his lungs work. But before he knew it, he was taking part     3     local races. This year he won silver in the under 18’s 10,000 metres!

Sarah didn’t do any exercise—not even any jogging not so long ago. Then she discovered an app     4     (call) Running Power,     5     lists your performance against other     6     (run) in your social network. Now she no longer uses the app, but she has fallen in love with running.

David is a computer engineer. The work can be quite     7     (stress) at times, though, which in turn makes him feel anxious. To help deal with this, he goes running as often as he     8     (possible) can.

Grace entered the Great Gorilla Run in London this year. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization     9     (raise) money to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from dying out. Each runner receives a gorilla suit and off they go! The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered her     10     banana—a real treat for a running gorilla!

6 . Nowadays, in many places of the world, kids play soccer less than before.     1     Besides, many parents don’t know soccer’s real help to kids. Here are some reasons why kids should play the beautiful game.

Soccer is a team sport.

Teamwork is a life skill that kids need to learn. Being part of a team isn’t just about learning how to work together and share talents. It’s also about teaching kids how to face failure. It doesn’t end there, either. Being part of a team lets kids know how to take responsibility for their behavior.    2    

Soccer shapes motor skills (运动技能).

Nowadays, many kids prefer to stay in their rooms to have fun through TV, video games and smartphones.    3    It can cause them to lose out on valuable motor skills. By playing youth soccer, kids get a chance to develop their physical strength and motor skills.

    4    

Soccer can improve students’ concentration (专注) in the classroom. Besides, soccer is a fast-paced game, so kids can learn how to solve problems quickly. Plus, soccer is a sport which involves getting the ball from point A to point B. So kids’ visual-spatial (视觉空间) ability can be improved when they play the game, which can help them learn subjects like Physics.

Soccer improves the personal character.

The World Health Organization recommends kid get at least 60 minutes of exercises daily. This isn’t only for the physical benefits but also for the benefits to the personal character.     5     And these kids often have more self-confidence.

A．Youth soccer helps improve family relationships.

B．So they have less time outdoors for sports.

C．Soccer plays a part in school performance.

D．Being part of a team can help you make many friends.

E．One cause is that many kids are busy with their studies.

F．Usually kids who like sports such as soccer are more outgoing.

G．After all, if one player performs badly, the rest of the team will suffer for it.

7 . 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 idea of running long distances can be discouraging at first.     1    , with a lot of patience and a baby-step approach, you can steadily develop a solid pace     2     will last for longer and longer stretches, even while you chat with your running partner!

Whether you are only beginning to run or have already made a practice of it, design a training schedule     3     (base) on your current abilities. Forget “no pains, no gains.” Resist the urge     4     (push) yourself too hard or too fast. Keep your runs sensible and achievable, especially in the beginning. Running is an exercise with a risk of     5     (injure), especially for beginners. The tortoise-wins-the-race manner will decrease your chance of hurting     6     (you). If you have little or no miles under your belt, shift between running and     7     (walk) in the beginning. Jog for one minute, and then walk for four. Repeat three more times for a total workout of 20     8     (minute). As the one-minute jogging intervals (间歇) become easier from one workout to the next, double them     9     two minutes each and decrease the walking intervals to three. Continue to increase the jogging and decrease the walking over time until you are     10     (comfortable) running for a total 20-minute stretch.

8 . 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。

Winter sports were already popular in China a thousand years ago in the form of Bingxi (冰嬉), or play on ice. Bingxi as     1    form of performance for the court began in the Song Dynasty and reached its peak during Qing. A Bingxi painting in the collection of the Palace Museum portrays scenes of Bingxi during the Qing Dynasty. A closer look at the painting will show that there are many     2     (similarity) between how ancient Chinese people enjoyed games on ice and modern day     3     (compete) events at the Winter Olympic Games.

In the painting, the emperor,     4     (seat) inside his ice bed, was watching skaters compete     5    (fierce). Three types of ice skating were performed, the first one of     6     is speed race, similar to modern speed skating. Participants raced to the emperor’s ice bed from 2 to 3 kilometers away.     7     reached the emperor first won first prize. The second is figure skating. Jumps, spins and pair work moves common in modern day figure skating can all be found in the painting. The third is the soccer on ice. Participants in two teams skated, kicked and tried to score goals. If the “tool” for scoring goals     8     (change) from legs to sticks, it is highly comparable to hockey.

To this day, the interest     9     winter sports in Chinese people has never decreased. Each winter, in Beihai and Shichahai of Beijing, people are still enjoying     10     (they) forms of Bingxi.

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。

My heart was beating rapidly in my chest as I found a     1     (comfort) place to rest my tired body. I could hear     2     (I) breathing heavily as I looked up at the blue sky. When my breathing returned to normal, I reflected on what had just been achieved. Six weeks ago, my friends told me that     3     city half-marathon for amateurs was being organized     4     (help) raise money for charity, and encouraged me to take part. Despite my lack of running experience, I agreed. In order not to hurt my knees or     5     (ankle), I started my training very gently by running just one kilometer on the first day. Over the next six weeks, I     6     (gradual) increased the distance I ran in each training session. Soon I was running distances     7     I had never thought possible. The day of the half-marathon finally arrived and I felt well prepared. I ran my race,     8     (relax) and confident, even though my limits were being tested like never before. I was happy to learn that a lot of money     9     (raise) for charity. I felt really proud     10     myself, and my friends and I agreed to run in the next city marathon!