1 . At the beginning of Grade Two, I joined the cross-country running team in our school.
When I came to the first practice, I was filled with optimism. But as the distance we ran in each practice gradually increased from three to four, to six miles, I realized with surprise that no matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t able to run as fast as others. In fact, I was one of the slowest on the team.
What was the point of putting myself through so much pain? After the first few weeks, I wanted to quit.
Then we had our first cross-country meet.
When we started the race, I felt the great pressure of expectations sink onto my shoulders. And after a while I stopped running and struggled to walk up the hill. But then I heard my coaches shouting my name from the top of the hill. I felt confused and embarrassed; why were they cheering for me? I was running terribly! As I tried my best to finish the race, I realized that my coaches didn’t care how fast I ran. Neither did my teammates. During the rest of the season, they were always on the sidelines of every race, cheering for me just as loudly as they’d cheered for the front runner.
From then on, I began to put my effort into supporting my teammates instead of focusing on my own performance. In that way, I celebrated my teammates’ victories as if they were my own; I felt their pain and exhaustion as if they were my own.
Cross-country running made me realize I don’t need to be the best to be successful in life. It taught me to value my relationships with people more than my relationship with my ego. It taught me to cheer for others even if I don’t know their names.
1. Why did the author want to give up after the first few weeks?| A．He had much pain in his knees. |
| B．He didn’t perform well in long-distance running. |
| C．He couldn’t get along well with others |
| D．He showed no interest in running. |
| A．Strict and hard-hearted. | B．Brave and adventurous. |
| C．Considerate and supportive. | D．Optimistic and humorous. |
| A．He lost himself in victories |
| B．He put more effort into his study |
| C．He received more support from his coaches |
| D．He started caring about his teammates |
| A．The importance of team spirit | B．The value of competition |
| C．The secret of winning a race | D．The benefits of doing sports |
2 . Unlike walking the dog or strolling round the park, longer distance walks offer all the benefits of any fitness challenge. Getting outdoors to stride it out—either in company or alone, will boost your health and mood.
Differ your training
Marathon runners wouldn’t dream of hitting the roads to do the same-old thing.
Get kitted out
Research a route
Finding a long-distance route can be tricky but there are plenty of resources to help. The Ramblers (ramblers.org.uk), for example, offers more than 2,500 routes with written directions.
Start slowly
If you want to stay injury free, steadily increase the distance.
| A．Just relax and face the challenge |
| B．Or try route app Komoot (komoot.com) |
| C．Invest in a comfortable pair of walking shoes |
| D．They choose activities that prove helpful to them |
| E．As you up the distance, you’ll see the body benefits up |
| F．Practise on a regular basis and gradually improve your leg speed |
| G．They mix it up with workouts, long-distance sessions and tempo runs |
3 . Every new exercise routine comes a new risk of injury, whether it’s injuring a muscle from lifting or developing knee pain from running. Some people are unwilling to exercise for fear of injury.
Both of these injuries tend to happen because runners did something out of the ordinary compared to what they were trained to do. Take rest days, build up your mileage (里程) gradually and combine regular strength training.
As with other injuries, the risk increases toward the end of a workout. It’s very essential to listen to your body.
Exercise can put someone at risk of injury.
| A．These fears are based on facts. |
| B．Turn to a mixture of sports doctors. |
| C．This type of exercise can increase the risk of injury. |
| D．Therefore, the risk of hurting yourself will decrease. |
| E．But not exercising puts someone at risk of poor health. |
| F．Adjust in time, especially when tiredness starts to affect your form. |
| G．Runners may come across two main sorts of injuries related to overuse. |
Hiking tours are a kind of adventure (冒险) tourism. Generally speaking, these vacations focus almost entirely
There are many different ways of organizing hiking tours. Some people like to go out into the areas where there are very few people and travel over long
Guides can make hiking trips
The activity can be very tiring, and those
5 . We all show more interest in watching new, unknown sports during the Olympics. Curling, trampolining...and there might be one more—cheer-leading, competitive or All-Star cheer-leading to be exact.
I am certain that you will love it: Teams of up to 35 cheerleaders, working together like a well-oiled machine, carry out challenging body movements during an exciting two-and-a-half-minute routine. Watching these highly-skilled young girls producing an imaginative routine live in the arena is exciting, and slightly terrifying, isn’t it? Absolutely. How about slow-motion replays of remarkable movements on the small screen? Yes, please. You will never be disappointed to view them.
Some people argue that high risk is the sport’s major problem, but in fact, many Olympic events are also dangerous. It is not uncommon for a flyer (the athlete thrown into the air) to fall during cheer-leading. But don’t worry—one of the first things they are taught is how to fall and catch in the safest way possible.
Cheer-leading will not be a one-horse race. Since the sport originated in North America, it’s natural that the first Olympic medals would be contested in its “homeland” (in Los Angeles, USA, 2028). But there are many countries that will happily challenge Team USA for the medal. Team England has historically been a strong competitor. They have earned medals at the last three World Championships. And other powerful cheer nations such as Canada, Finland and China have presented performances at the top level. In 2019, it was allowed to apply to become part of the Olympic Games sports program. Now the International Cheer Union has more than 100 national organizations and almost 4.5 million athletes. The widespread international participation has made it easier for the sport to take the next steps towards a place at the Summer Games. So Los Angeles 2028 is not beyond the bounds of possibility.
1. What can we conclude from paragraph 2?| A．Cheerleaders’ work is easy to do. |
| B．Watching cheer-leading is full of fun. |
| C．Teamwork is important for cheerleaders. |
| D．It is better to watch cheer-leading in the arena. |
| A．Usually they can be avoided. |
| B．They scare some viewers away. |
| C．They threaten a small number of flyers. |
| D．They have become more terrifying recently. |
| A．To show cheer-leading is a competitive sport. |
| B．To prove Team USA is the strongest team worldwide. |
| C．To explain few countries pay attention to cheer-leading. |
| D．To stress the importance of winning a medal in cheer-leading. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Conservative. | C．Hopeful. | D．Tolerant. |
6 . The annual marathon 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 turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone 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 I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself expecting her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I hoped 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 she didn’t give up and crossed the line.
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 I 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 does the underlined word “crippled” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Perfect. | B．Athletic. |
| C．Disabled. | D．Slim. |
| A．Confident and brave. |
| B．Proud and determined. |
| C．Hard-working and responsible. |
| D．Strong-willed and honorable. |
| A．Don’t depend on others when facing difficulties. |
| B．Nothing is too hard to accomplish if one is brave enough. |
| C．Those who have difficulty walking can also run a marathon. |
| D．It’s not winning but holding on to the end that really matters. |
| A．The Last Runner |
| B．An Injured Stranger |
| C．An Unforgettable Event |
| D．The Annual Marathon |
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Dear Eric,
How are you doing? Recently I have taken up the Chinese martial arts, which is great fun.
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Yours,
Li Hua
| A．Go hiking. | B．Play tennis. | C．Meet Peter at home. |
1. What problem do people often have according to the speaker?
| A．They waste a lot of time. |
| B．They’re too busy to enjoy life. |
| C．They don’t want to take exercise. |
| A．Walking. | B．Swimming. | C．Running. |
| A．Getting up earlier. |
| B．Taking a quick shower. |
| C．Having a good breakfast. |
| A．To sell walking shoes. |
| B．To suggest saving time. |
| C．To tell a healthy lifestyle. |
10 . I am very lucky because I enjoy my work very much.
I’m a fitness instructor at a gym near where I live. I
Keeping fit is fun. However, a lot of people think it’s
| A．design | B．choose | C．share | D．teach |
| A．taste | B．cooking | C．health | D．wealth |
| A．eat | B．wear | C．speak | D．think |
| A．idea | B．diet | C．standard | D．goal |
| A．cheap | B．proper | C．delicious | D．wrong |
| A．time | B．money | C．space | D．courage |
| A．only | B．even | C．ever | D．never |
| A．special | B．poor | C．simple | D．balanced |
| A．make | B．skip | C．get | D．order |
| A．fast | B．dried | C．fresh | D．expensive |
| A．beg | B．try | C．decide | D．promise |
| A．safe | B．smart | C．hard | D．easy |
| A．reason | B．excuse | C．result | D．opinion |
| A．little | B．hot | C．enough | D．clean |
| A．includes | B．means | C．needs | D．produces |
| A．unusual | B．natural | C．boring | D．interesting |
| A．enjoy | B．show | C．prepare | D．research |
| A．so | B．but | C．or | D．and |
| A．are devoted to | B．are worthy of | C．are used to | D．are made up of |
| A．moved | B．worried | C．troubled | D．surprised |
