There are no big screens or superstars and yet an outdoor basketball court in rural China has attracted tens of thousands to its matches
Widely known as CunBA, the basketball event
From July 30 to August 2 this year, 16 teams from across Guizhou Province took part in the
Because of the popularity of the games, many had to stand outside the seating area, even climbing onto nearby hills and rooftops
2 . Where do you go when you want to learn something? School? A friend? A tutor? These are all
My daughter plays on a recreational (业余) soccer team. They did well this season and so
It seemed that something clicked with the girls between Saturday and Sunday. When they
It
A.public | B.traditional | C.official | D.special |
A.passes | B.works | C.lies | D.ends |
A.trip | B.holiday | C.weekend | D.square |
A.entered | B.won | C.organized | D.watched |
A.painful | B.strange | C.common | D.practical |
A.better | B.poor | C.newly | D.less |
A.imagined | B.hated | C.avoided | D.missed |
A.if | B.or | C.but | D.as |
A.dressed up | B.showed up | C.made up | D.gave up |
A.slightly | B.hardly | C.basically | D.completely |
A.styles | B.training | C.game | D.rules |
A.even | B.still | C.seldom | D.again |
A.confused | B.struck | C.reminded | D.warned |
A.touching | B.thinking | C.encouraging | D.learning |
A.Interest | B.Independence | C.Curiosity | D.Experience |
1.询问近况;
2.你印象最深刻的片断;
3.你当时的感想。
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Dear William,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. 时间地点;
2. 你的项目;
3. 你的感受。
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Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
5 . We all put our hands in the middle, ready for the “TIGERS!” shout. Andrew looked up, his face wrinkled in confusion, and then loosed in relief he said, “Whoa, for a second I forgot there was a girl on this team. I was wondering why there was one hand with painted pink nails!” The guys laughed, and I smiled, once again reminded how cool it was that I was different. “1, 2, 3, TIGERS!” and we were off to the field.
My adventures as the only girl on my all-boys middle school football team were always interesting. Football is known as being predominantly male. But I love football. Ever since I could walk, I would get around the fields. My dad is a huge football fan, and we spend many Saturday afternoons playing football in the yard or watching games. Football is in my blood. So when signups came for the 7th- and 8th-grade team, I signed up. Who says a girl can’t do it?
Back to Grade 7. Though it was strange for the guys to have me there, and a few felt embarrassed when they heard they’d be tackling a girl, they got used to it. The coach treated me like anyone else, and the boys learned to also. I did the drills, I tackled people, and I got tackled. By the time I got home every night, my body literally crumbled into my bed. But it was all worth it. Game days were everyone’s favorite. Football is a team sport of passion, pride and love. The coach would always tell us, “We win as a team: we lose as a team!”
To play well we needed to work as a team. Different as I was being the only girl, it didn’t matter. One person, one girl, is not a big thing. I was a part of the team. The coach got us all together, and we’d once again shout “TIGERS!”
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 1?A.To introduce members of her team. |
B.To stress the distinctiveness of her team. |
C.To show the routine before a football game. |
D.To describe the tension before a football game. |
A.Her love for football. | B.Her father’s encouragement. |
C.Her desire to show off her skills. | D.Her dream to be a football coach. |
A.The author was really excited. |
B.The author was extremely tired. |
C.The author had difficulty falling asleep. |
D.The author kept practicing even before sleep. |
A.The coach. | B.The team leader. |
C.Fighting spirit. | D.Teamwork. |
Chris and Paul were good friends and on the same school basketball team, The Lions. They loved basketball very much and were both huge fans of the NBA. After school, when they weren’t playing on the court which was next to their building, they were watching a basketball game on TV. Chris’s favourite player was LeBron James. Paul’s favourite player was Tyrone Bogues, although they actually agreed that they were both champions.
Bogues was only 1.6 metres tall, which made him the shortest player ever in the NBA. Guess what? Paul was only 1.6 metres tall, too! Paul knew that being shorter than other players meant that he had to practise more. He did not miss a single practice and participated in every training. During all those hours of doing jump shots on his own, he used Bogues as his inspiration. Paul once said firmly, “If Bogues could make it, why not me?”
Their coach was not so sure. Paul had to try out many times just for making the team. He was still usually on the bench, being just a replacement, which was really tough on him. Everyone knew Paul had real skills, and was someone who worked really hard and had a strong desire to play for the team. Chris always comforted him and encouraged him, telling him not to give up. However, Paul didn’t get a chance.
This week, The Lions were playing against their main competitors, The Bears, a team whose record this season had been perfect. They hadn’t lost a single game. It would be a tough one.
Everyone of the Lions played to the best of their abilities. Suddenly, a player and Chris crashed into each other. Pain raced through Chirs’s body. His knee hurt badly. The team gathered around, looking worried. The last quarter was about to begin, and The Lions was behind by 10 points.
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“You can’t play anymore,” the doctor said, putting an ice pack on Chris’s knee.
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The coach agreed, “Paul, it’s your time to shine.”
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7 . Donna Urquhart is an experienced runner. She ran 1,402 kilometers over the course of 28 days in Antarctica (南极洲),
Urquhart spent 10 months training for the
The difficulties that Urquhart faced in Antarctica were
Urquhart launched the Run Antarctica aiming to encourage more women to
“Confidence is a real issue for females,” says Urquhart. “And a sporting environment provides them with a great opportunity to
A.closing | B.keeping | C.missing | D.setting |
A.puzzle | B.outcome | C.challenge | D.examination |
A.painted | B.refrigerated | C.heated | D.crowded |
A.varied | B.soft | C.smooth | D.high |
A.purposes | B.messages | C.preparations | D.suggestions |
A.new | B.tough | C.interesting | D.exciting |
A.accommodating | B.recovering | C.harvesting | D.complaining |
A.gentle | B.slight | C.warm | D.wild |
A.likely | B.significantly | C.hardly | D.really |
A.noticing | B.taking | C.decreasing | D.forgetting |
A.refer to | B.apply for | C.carry on | D.take up |
A.price | B.record | C.target | D.rule |
A.support | B.trust | C.prevent | D.wait |
A.inspiration | B.impression | C.symbol | D.adventure |
A.processes | B.positions | C.schedules | D.limits |
8 . People do physical exercise as part of their healthy lifestyle to get stronger and healthier.
There are three basic modes of physical exercise: flexibility exercise helps the human body in general or its part in particular to be able to reach farther and bend better; aerobic exercise helps the body work hard for a long time; anaerobic exercise makes the arms and legs stronger.
It has long been known that exercise is not only good for your body, but also for your mind. According to researchers, gymnasts are more likely to be emotionally stable, football players the most outgoing and swimmers the happiest.
The psychological study, which was carried out by experts, also revealed that sports can also offer clues to a person’s attitude to charity, reading habits and even their voting intentions. Boxers, for example, are most likely to focus on material possessions in life. Meanwhile, runners tend to be outgoing people who love being the centre of attention. Walkers, a group that includes those who enjoy wandering and cross-country races, are least concerned about other people and like doing things by themselves without interruption from others. Those who play chess are confident when they face challenges and trouble. Those who swim tend to be tidy and charitable. However, according to Mind Lab, 61 percent of adults are fond of helping others regardless of their choice of sports.
The results from this study also show that no matter what kind of person you are, there is the right kind of exercise for you.
1. Which of the following sports belongs to flexibility exercise?A.Running. | B.Swimming. | C.Football. | D.Gymnastics. |
A.Walkers enjoy loneliness in their lives. |
B.Boxers tend to ignore wealth in life. |
C.Runners have great power of concentration. |
D.Chess players like challenging other people. |
A.To make a contrast. | B.To draw a comparison. |
C.To place an emphasis. | D.To give an example. |
A.How can you choose suitable sports? |
B.What kind of sports can benefit you most? |
C.How can sports keep you mentally healthy? |
D.What does your choice of sports tell about you? |
9 . All parents know that young children are always energetic, eager to run, jump and play. Turning that natural energy into competitive sports can help keep kids active and healthy as they grow. Competitive sports such as soccer, track, basketball and swimming can also help kids learn important life lessons about teamwork and fair play.
Learning How to Compete
Joining in sports teaches children and teenagers how to compete in the real world. As they grow older, they'll face competition in school, in the workforce and other areas of life. But these competitions don't have to be negative(负面的)or unhealthy.
Understanding the Value of Exercise
Improving Self-respect
Improved self-respect is another benefit of competitive youth sports.
Losing with his team can also increase self-esteem, as he learns to hold his head high and feel proud for trying his best.
Youth sports can help stop negative behavior, such as joining a gang(帮派), because competitive sports provide a way of expressing their energy, friendship and controlled attacking behaviour. Teens who have positive influences and friends feel less of a need to join in risky behaviors.
A.Reducing Risky Behavior |
B.Developing Character Values |
C.Here are the benefits of competitive sports for youth |
D.If you try your hardest, you have a better chance to succeed |
E.When a child wins a game with his team, he feels recognized |
F.Taking part in competitive youth sports burns calories and helps to keep slim |
G.Playing sports can help kids understand how competition works in a friendly environment |
10 . Students to Compete in 34th National Science Bowl
Thousands of students from middle and high schools across the country have committed themselves to extra study hours as they prepare to compete in the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s)34th National Science Bowl(NSB). These students are hard at work now to win their regional competitions, hoping to advance to the final competition.
The first regional event will take place on January 13th with high schools from the D. C. /Maryland area. Teams will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics will be tested. Regionals will continue weekly until mid-March.
The winning team from each qualifying regional competition will be qualified to compete in the National Finals to be held in Washington, D. C. , from April 25-29, 2024, with all expenses paid by DOE. The national event consists of several days of science activities and sightseeing, along with the competitions.
In the National Finals, the top two teams will earn $5, 000 for their schools’ math and science departments. Schools ranking in the top 16 will receive $1, 000 for their science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize is simply the honor of winning the National Championship.
Today, the NSB annually draws more than 10, 000 middle and high school competitors. Since the first competition in 1991, approximately 344, 000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals. The 2024 competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous NSB contestants and will blaze a trail for students in science, math, and engineering. For more information, please visit the Office of Science website.
1. Which word can best describe the regional competitions?A.Fair. | B.Interesting. | C.Special. | D.Challenging |
A.The championship victory is highly valued. |
B.The event only involves fierce competitions. |
C.Most of the expenses will be covered by DOE. |
D.The prize money will be awarded to individuals. |
A.A news release. | B.A survey report. |
C.A learning project. | D.A scientific review. |