1 . 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. |
2 . 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
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3 . It's no secret that exercising will improve your health. Working out on a regular basis is good for your body.But,did you know that living the fitness lifestyle will improve your brain power and make you a more productive person?
●Exercising helps you handle stress better.
When you work out regularly, your body simply functions better and you are healthier and less likely to suffer painful physical condition.
●.Exercising gives you more brain cells.
According to the process of neurogenesis (神经发生), the rate at which your brain cells are growing will decrease as you get older.
●.Exercising makes you happier.
When you do intense exercises, it releases a huge amount of endorphins (内啡肽) into your body. Did you know, a study from Duke University showed that depressed adults who started to exercise had the same positive results as those who took medieine? This is why endorphins are known as natural cure f depression.
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Your memory works better when you are active. The American College of Sports Medicine published a study that proves this.
A.The benefits don't stop there. |
B.Luckily, this can be prevented. |
C.Exercising improves your memory. |
D.Exercising leads you to have more energy. |
E.Exereising makes you ready to handle pressure. |
F.Regular exercise helps. lower high blood pressure and prevents heart attacks. |
G.In the experiments,a group of students were given a list of letters to memorize |
4 . Why play sports? You might say “to get exercise” and you would be right. To have fun? That's true, too. But there's more.
Girls who play sports do better in school. You might think that athletics will take up all your study time.
Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills.
Sports are good for a girl's health. In addition to being fit and keeping a healthy weight, girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke. And later in life, girls who exercise are less likely to get breast cancer or osteoporosis(骨质疏松症).
Playing sports improves self-confidence.
A.Exercise cuts the pressure. |
B.Sports teach valuable life skills. |
C.Regular exercise increases quality of life. |
D.In fact, there are at least five more reasons. |
E.Girls who play sports feel better about themselves. |
F.Playing sports offers children more than just physical benefits. |
G.But research shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who don't. |
Jonny: Hey! I’m just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me?
Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?
Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.
Peter: OK. Don’t laugh
Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and
Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become
Jonny: Keep
Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.
Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi
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