1 . Benefits of Sports
Doing sports is a physical, mental and social adventure. It’s a great way for children to take a break from studies and release extra energy. It also helps them lead fuller and happier lives as regular sports have proven beneficial to overall well-being.
The physical benefits of doing sports are probably the most obvious. Regardless of your fitness level when you start playing sports, you’ll notice an increase in your overall fitness once you’re involved.
Children who participate in sports might also benefit from the social aspect, feeling part of a group, building up responsibility and leadership.
Discipline is another social advantage. Most organized sports require a strict training and practice schedule. As a student-athlete, you need to balance studies and athletics.
There is no shortage of reasons to find a sport to get involved in. Are you ready to go? Pick one and get moving!
A.It’s not just your body that benefits from sports. |
B.Therefore, playing sports is going to make you more fit. |
C.But remember, a child’s self-worth should not be distinguished by victory or loss. |
D.If you play group sports, you’ll be part of a team that takes direction from a coach. |
E.Nearly every sport requires physical activities and the competitive skills. |
F.Among these, learning how to function as part of a team is the most important advantage. |
G.Only with strict discipline can you be successful both in the classroom and in the sports field. |
2 . Share Your Culture Emoji (表情符号) Designers and Win Prizes
Which symbol best represents Chinese culture in your eyes? Is it the panda, kung fu, or the Great Wall? Here’s your chance to decide what emojis best represent Chinese culture! The China Daily Design Contest of Chinese Cultural Symbols is calling for entries from all over the world! No matter the style, share your creative ideas with us! All winning designs will be shared and promoted on the China Daily app, and winning designers will receive prizes! So let your creative juices flow!
● Theme
The emojis should be centered around the subject of Chinese culture, presenting classic or popular cultural images in the form of emojis.
● Who can participate?
Professional designers
Design enthusiasts
Anybody who loves emojis
All nationalities are welcomed
● Awards
First prize: 6,000 yuan, with certificate of honor
Second prize: 3,000 yuan, with certificate of honor
Third prize: 1,000 yuan, with certificate of honor
Most popular award: prize-winner voted by online user
● When to submit?
From now till Nov. 25
Online voting: Nov. 26 to Dec. 7
● Result announcement
End of December
● Requirements
1. Work should be submitted online with required personal information. Maximum of three works can be submitted by each applicant. Only one prize will be awarded to participant even if more than one work by the same designer is selected.
2. Submitted works must be a group, with 8 to 16 emojis in each group. Formats: jpg/png/gif/jpge. Size: 240 x240px. Each picture should not exceed (超过) 100K, and the size of each group should not exceed 1.6M.
3. Work title, designing ideas and cultural meaning should be submitted as required.
● Organizer
China Daily Website
1. Which prize is decided by Internet voting?A.First prize | B.Second prize |
C.Third prize | D.Most popular award |
A.On Nov. 25 | B.On Nov. 26 |
C.On Dec. 7 | D.at the end of December |
A.only one work | B.two works at least |
C.three works at most | D.as many works as he or she likes |
3 . Kyle Messier, a 31-year-old bike rider, won a 100-kilometer bike race that took place in Harrington, Quebec. While this is a(n)
His
So what is the
Kyle has also trained himself to
Kyle’s incredible victory shows the
A.impressive | B.common | C.ordinary | D.regular |
A.crossed | B.walked | C.ridden | D.fought |
A.race | B.journey | C.plan | D.wish |
A.competed | B.comforted | C.changed | D.celebrated |
A.house | B.tent | C.car | D.hotel |
A.continued | B.decided | C.managed | D.forgot |
A.meaning | B.secret | C.truth | D.aspect |
A.adopted | B.ignored | C.repeated | D.controlled |
A.linking | B.possessing | C.designing | D.performing |
A.freely | B.actively | C.correctly | D.clearly |
A.break up | B.cut up | C.rise up | D.pick up |
A.insist on | B.call on | C.depend on | D.focus on |
A.After | B.During | C.Through | D.Across |
A.modest | B.quiet | C.silent | D.sad |
A.left | B.occupy | C.took | D.save |
A.Therefore | B.Instead | C.Rather | D.However |
A.power | B.strength | C.result | D.possibility |
A.danger | B.chance | C.dream | D.challenge |
A.likely | B.useful | C.positive | D.important |
A.defeat | B.involve | C.attract | D.benefit |
(1)告诉Chris天津女排将代表中国参加比赛;
(2)解释值得学习的女排精神;
(3)邀请他一起去观看比赛。
注意:
(1)词数不少于100;
(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
(3)开头已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
How is everything going?
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Yours,
Li Jin
1.你的理想职业;
2.选择它的理由;
3.实现的途径。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3.可根据内容要点适当发挥,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:mould v.塑造;industrious adj.勤勉的
My Dream Career
Good morning,everyone!
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Thank you for listening.
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^),并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意:1. 每次错误以及修改仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
How can you be a good sports audience? First, read your ticket carefully because there are rules writing on the back of it. Second, reach at your seat half an hour before the start of the event but try not to leave when a game is in progress. When you leave, remember to take out your soft drink bottles and other rubbishes. Third, after a excellent performance, applaud warm. If someone fails, your applause will encourage him/her. Finally, enjoying the game require silence. The noise you make may disturb the athletes, that may cause them not concentrate on the game.
7 . If you have plans to run, then the first thing that you have to purchase is a good pair of running shoes. Put simply, how can you possibly run without running shoes, right? There are many ways about how to choose the right running shoes but these ways differ from one person to another. That is why first-hand experience is greatly recommended. By this we mean that you have to go to the store yourself to check and try on a pair of running shoes that you are looking at to see whether or not they are good for your feet and comfortable.
No matter what else you take into consideration, the most important thing is for you to be able to start choosing the right running shoes because there are a lot of options out there. These options might make you feel confused as to which pair to actually buy. But when you begin your search, you will have enough time to see which pair is best for you.
In the end, whatever you choose to buy should not require you to spend too much. That is to say, you have to make sure that what you buy is just right for your budget and the kind of activity you plan to take part in. This is to ensure as well that whatever you buy can be used for a long time.
So what more are you waiting for? Get up and start running by going to the different stores that sell running shoes and then see which pair is the best one for you. When you find the right pair, buy it immediately and start your new and far more active lifestyle now.
1. At the beginning of the text, the author ___________.A.recommends several kinds of running shoes |
B.introduces the importance of doing exercise |
C.stresses the necessity of choosing the right running shoes |
D.suggests a couple of ways of choosing the right running shoes |
A.past experience | B.professional advice |
C.advice from people older than you | D.experience gained by doing something yourself |
A.The variety of running shoes. | B.The price of running shoes. |
C.The style of running shoes. | D.The size of running shoes. |
A.How to Choose the Right Running Shoes | B.What Kind of Store You Should Visit |
C.How to Save More Money on Shoes | D.How to Start Running |
8 . Some people put their bicycles away once they learn how to drive a car. For many people, bicycling is not just an easy way of getting around town but also an exciting sport.
One kind of race is the time trial. Each racer leaves the starting line at a different time and heads hard for the finish line. The cyclist who covers the distance in the shortest amount of time wins the race.
Another kind of race is more difficult. A few city blocks are closed to traffic. Then all the racers line up in a tight pack and begin racing at the same time.
Between races cyclists stay in condition by doing exercise that builds their strength so that they can keep riding for long periods of time.
A.As cyclists become more experienced |
B.A time trial is a very safe race for beginners |
C.Serious cyclists often arrange to take part in races |
D.Road races are usually the longest cycling contests |
E.Most people will seize possible chances to get around town |
F.They cover many laps, going around and around the city blocks |
G.When cyclists needn’t to build themselves up for those special races |
9 . Q1: When does the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon take place?
A: The 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon takes place on Sunday 26 April.
Q2 : I have moved. How do I let you know my change of address?
A; Please email changeofaddress@londonmarathonevents. co. uk with your name, date of birth, telephone number, old address and your new address.
Q3: I need a hotel in London for the weekend of the race — any advice?
A: Virgin Money London Marathon hotel packages are available at Holiday Inn® and other IHG® hotels in and around London, and include a champion's breakfast and coach transfer to the Start Line so you arrive rested and ready to run your victory lap. Visit www. restandrun. holidayinn. com to find out more.
Q4: I am a visually disabled runner. Where can I find out more about running with a guide?
A: If you are a runner with a visual disability and would like to find out more about running with a guide, please contact disability@londonmarathonevents, co. uk.
Q5: What time does the race start?
A: Start times for the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon are as follows;
09: 05 Elite Wheelchair Races
09: 10 World Para Athletics Marathon Championships Ambulant Athletes
09: 25 The Elite Women's Race
10 :10 The Elite Men's Race, British Athletics & England Athletics Marathon
Championships and Mass Race
Q6: What time do I need to get to the Start?
A: We suggest you get to your Start at least one hour before the race begins. This will allow time for you to use the facilities, warm up and take your position.
Q7: Can I track a runner during the race?
A: Yes. On Race Day, there will be a link to our tracking service on the home page of www. virginmoneylondonmarathon. com. The best way to track a runner is by using the runner's running number. If you do not have the running number, it is also possible to search for a runner by surname.
1. Which address should you contact if you need to run with a guide?A.www. restandrun. holidayinn. com. |
B.disability@londonrnarathonevents. co. uk. |
C.www. virginmoneylondonmarathon. com. |
D.changeofaddress@londonmarathoncvents. co. uk. |
A.08: 20. | B.09: 05. |
C.09: 10. | D.09:25. |
A.With the address. | B.With the running number. |
C.With the first name. | D.With the telephone number. |
内容包括:
1.比赛信息;
2.赛前准备(如训练安排等);
3.表达期待。
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