Mountain climbing is a popular activity during the Double Ninth Festival. This year,
A climbing competition was held on the “Great Wall” section outside the city of Chengdu on Tuesday.
Guo Tianqi,
“Double Ninth” in Chinese
Guo competed with a group of retired (退休的) people
Besides
Visitor Zhou Zhou said, “I want
2 . Whether you’re just starting a workout routine or are already a gym regular, you’ve probably wondered at some point:
First things first: There is no one size fits all answer to this question.
If you’re just looking to improve your fitness level, your magic number of days depend s on how active you already are. For example, you’ll probably see physical and mental results from one day a week if you don’t already work out at all.
A.What types of exercise should I choose |
B.Working out every day is not a good plan |
C.How many days a week should I work out |
D.It really depends on your fitness level and goals |
E.But if you’re used to several workout days a week |
F.And that can turn you off completely from working out |
G.Setting a proper goal for how many times you work out every week can be helpful |
3 . It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico. With jus700 meters to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother Jonny, was in the lead. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track Alistair had to choose -brotherly love, or a chance to win the race?
For Alistair, the choice was clear. His brother was in trouble. He had to help. Alistair ran towards Jonny, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line. The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother who had been rushed to the medical area.
The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children “Obviously, when your older brother is doing it, you think it’s a cool thing to do,’says Jonny. Alistair says that they encourage each other as much as they can where they train. Despite argument s over “stupid things” now and then, Alistair agrees than having a brother is an advantage. “Throughout my entire life, I’ve had my brother trying to beat me at everything I do. It has been a fantastic driving force.”
Watched by millions, the ending to the race has varied opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified or highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair his decision was easy to explain: “Mum wouldn’t have been happy if I’d left Jonny behind.” At that moment, he was no longer an athlete aiming for a me dal - he was just a brother.
1. Why did Alistair get third place only?A.Because he fell onto the track accidentally. |
B.Because he was overtaken by another athlete. |
C.Because he stopped to give his brother a hand. |
D.Because he struggled with the burning heat. |
A.It was difficult for Alistair to make the decision of helping his brother. |
B.Alistair was only worried about his brother’s health condition. |
C.The end result led to an unexpected discussion among the audience. |
D.The media tried to prevent Alistair from going to the medical area. |
A.An inspiration. | B.An authority. |
C.A burden. | D.A follower. |
A.Unfavorably. | B.Supportively. |
C.Uninterestedly. | D.Differently. |
A.Love and competition between the Brownlee brothers make them successful athletes. |
B.For Alistair Brownlee, family love is more important than winning the triathlon final. |
C.Triathlon is a kind of extreme sport which challenges human’s physical limit. |
D.The public and media often have different opinions on social issues. |
The success of Hangzhou Asia Games needs your contribution! Join the Games as a volunteer!
Games volunteers will participate in helping Games’ operations before, during and after the Games. Games volunteers will guide athletes around, welcome important people and help lost visitors...
Number of Volunteering Days and Daily Hours
*The Games will be held from September 23 to October 8 in 2022. In principle, Games volunteers will be requested to work throughout the Games.
*Games volunteers will work about eight hours per day including rest breaks. Actual shift lengths depend on event schedules, activities, activity sites, etc.
Age and Residential Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
*Born on or before September 1, 2004
*Not only are excellent interpersonal communication skills needed but a good knowledge of English as well.
*Equally importantly, you should be enthusiastic and positive.
*Those who have similar work experience are preferred.
Method and Applicant Categories
*Applications will be handed in online before October 31, 2021.
Offers and Confirmation
*Those applicants who attend the training courses and are assigned a volunteer role will be offered to become a volunteer.
Please note that the above offer will be cancelled (取消) in the event of any of the following:
*If the volunteer take part in any activity that damages the image of the Games.
*If the volunteer take part in any activity that severely damages teamwork.
*If any information contained in the original application form is clearly found to be false.
Items and Welfares Provided to Volunteers
Volunteers will be provided with a set of free clothes and meals during their volunteering days.
1. How long will a Games volunteer be asked to work ?A.Before, during and after the Games. |
B.From September 23 to October 8, 2022. |
C.For eight hours. |
D.Since October 31, 2021. |
A.Zhao, 16, who is fluent in English. |
B.Qian, 19, who has Olympic Games experience. |
C.Sun, 15, who can communicate well. |
D.Li, 18, who turns in his application on November 1, 2021. |
A.Accommodation. | B.Adventure. | C.Transportation. | D.Clothing. |
5 . A healthy person is a wealthy person. Wealth is here valued in terms of the person's physical well-being so that he or she is able to go about and carry out day-to-day tasks easily.
Doctors think not enough exercise leads to many people having one form or another of sleeplessness. Moreover, when we sleep better, we can protect ourselves from diseases.
Another example of how exercise helps us to feel better is that it makes us lose weight. It burns off the energy. In our push-button lifestyle, we have become quite sedentary (久坐不动). “Why walk, when we can take the car” seems to be the way of life for all of us.
Lastly, students should exercise at least three times a week for at least twenty minutes each time, as exercise is a good stress killer.
In a word, regular exercise is a useful way by which we can not only feel younger, but look younger.
A.Exercise ensures good health. |
B.This has been made clear by spacemen. |
C.He or she will look good and feel good. |
D.Students are busy with heavy homework. |
E.Nowadays, even shopping is done online. |
F.It is no wonder that our young are gaining weight. |
G.Exercise causes the brain to produce different chemicals. |
6 . It’s easy to talk yourself out of exercising. Even when you have the best intentions to work out, excuses are so easy to find – “I’m too tired”, “I’m busy” or “The weather is bad”. Don’t worry!
※ Take baby steps.
You’ll never try to run 10 miles just in a single day, right? When you do too much too soon, you’ll end up injured and disappointed. Take it easy as you get started. Maybe you only run a quarter of a mile during your first week.
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Your workout should be just as much a habit as brushing your teeth or eating breakfast. When it’s part of your routine (日常), you won’t even have to think about it. In a few months, fitness can be regular in your day.
※ Keep it real.
You’re not going to shake off 30 pounds in a week.
※Celebrate.
A.Do it for yourself. |
B.Try to get used to it. |
C.It takes weeks to see real changes. |
D.Keep a fitness diary to record your progress. |
E.Aim for something that is realistic as a first step. |
F.The following ways can keep your fitness schedule on track. |
G.When it gets easy for you, you’ll surely make it more challenging. |
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating.
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which sharpens the hand-eye coordination needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it — some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.
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Dear Tom,
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Best wishes!
Yours,
LiHua
9 . Since the 1980s, Special Olympics Unified Sports has created chances for many middle and high school students that they didn’t have before. Young athletes with intellectual (智力的) and physical disabilities (缺陷) who played in the Special Olympics could now play on middle and high school teams. More than 1.6 million Unified teammates now compete in more than 30sports around the world. Unified athletes train and play with Unified student partners.
Contoocook Valley Regional High School (ConVal) has two Unified sports programs:basketball and soccer. Kevin Came, a ConVal Unified basketball coach, understands the influence that these teams have on the athletes. “Unified Sports has the same influence on the athletes as all other varsity (大学) sports,” he says. “It builds their personalities, helps build sport skills, confidence, teamwork, and gives them the honor of playing for their school. Days of playing high school sports will be long remembered by the athletes as years go by.”
Unified teams are considered varsity sports, but there are no tryouts, and the spirit around both teams is always positive and encouraging.
Steve Erdody has coached Unified basketball for 10 years. “My goal is always to make it a positive experience every time, whether it be a practice or game, and that goes for opponents (对手) too. We try to get every athlete on our team to score each game, as well as help the athletes on the other team score.”
Andres Torugee, a recent Con Val graduate, played on both the Unified soccer and Unified basketball teams. “If you are considering joining a Unified sport, you should go for it because it was so much fun playing soccer and basketball and the coaches are really good and funny too,” Torugee said. “Unified and Special Olympics taught me to play as a team and to share the ball with my teammates. It was a great way to make friends.”
1. What do we know about Unified Sports?A.It has spread worldwide. |
B.It is open to the disabled only. |
C.It includes fewer than 30 sports. |
D.It has been popular for more than a century. |
A.It is challenging for the athletes. |
B.It is not as famous as the Olympics. |
C.It has a great influence on the athletes. |
D.It helps the athletes more than other varsity sports. |
A.Getting his team to win. |
B.Coaching a Unified basketball team. |
C.Making Unified basketball a positive experience. |
D.Helping the athletes attend the Special Olympics. |
A.Boring. | B.Helpful. | C.Difficult. | D.Surprising. |
The ancient Olympic Games began in the year 776 BCE.
Chinese athletes have also made important