Nowadays, football is one of the
That football is such
“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death...” said Bill Shankly, who is the famous footballer and manager. “I can assure you it is much more important
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Dear Dave,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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A New Record in 4×100-meter Relay
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4 . You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression—this was the theme of this year’s International Public Speaking Competition(IPSC). Thirty-three young speakers aged 16 to 20 from around the world
“Rather than a competition, the
Apart from the
Although still a teen, Wu is no stranger to the public speaking podium (讲台). But on the stage of the IPSC, speakers had no podium to
Another difference that caught Wu’s
“Audiences are
| A．played around | B．gathered at | C．chatted in | D．discussed about |
| A．speech | B．treat | C．report | D．lesson |
| A．exercise | B．discovery | C．experience | D．job |
| A．invited | B．asked | C．chose | D．allowed |
| A．warnings | B．examples | C．similarities | D．entertainments |
| A．special | B．awful | C．unbelievable | D．obvious |
| A．impressed | B．moved | C．frightened | D．worried |
| A．sit | B．stand | C．climb | D．jump |
| A．please | B．face | C．amuse | D．trust |
| A．famous | B．boring | C．hard | D．important |
| A．instead of | B．along with | C．because of | D．according to |
| A．attention | B．breath | C．step | D．word |
| A．performance | B．trip | C．event | D．research |
| A．difficult | B．sorry | C．careful | D．eager |
| A．namely | B．especially | C．definitely | D．naturally |
It was spring. The flowers were blooming, the sun was shining and the birds were singing their beautiful songs. There was a basketball championship going on in a basketball stadium, located in the beautiful city of San Francisco.
Jesse like his elder brother Timmy was one of the best in the competition; he scored most of his team’s points, but his team did not like that. Jesse never passed the ball. His coach always told him that it was a team game and not a one-man show.
“Jesse, pass the ball more,” insisted Coach Tyler. “Coach, I am good; I can win this whole tournament by myself if I want to,” responded Jesse. “Jesse, you need to learn to respect the game!” said Coach Tyler. “I don’t need to respect anything,” said Jesse. “Okay then, and I don’t need you in my team, Jesse. Get out of here!” said Coach Tyler. “Fine!” replied Jesse angrily.
At school Jesse’s friends Zack, Christopher, and Aaron were trying to calm down Jesse, who was still angry about what happened the previous day. Jesse was usually good in school, but after he was kicked out of the team, his attitude changed. He started doing poorly; he got in trouble and failed classes. Jesse tried to join other basketball teams, but he could not because their lists were filled or he was too young or too old. Finally, Jesse was recommended a team by Zack.
Five months later...
Jesse started passing the ball more, and he still averaged 26.4 points per game. Jesse enjoyed how he played, but he did not like that he was on the bench (替补). Jesse proved that he was a star on the court, but still the coach said that he was better on the bench. “Coach, I think I have showed that I can start next game,” said Jesse calmly. “No, Jesse, you are not good enough,” responded the coach. “But...” said Jesse before the coach interrupted him. “No, Jesse!” Jesse started getting mad. “Coach, you need to start me. I’m the best in this team,” said Jesse arrogantly.(傲慢地) “Jesse, how about you just leaving?” shouted the coach.
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Jesse left. He became quite mad while going home.
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Jesse went back to the stadium.
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6 . Long before the term “snowboarding” existed — at least 80 years before it was an Olympic phenomenon — people were flying like surfers down snow-covered hills. The first known instance came in 1917, when 13-year-old Vern Wicklund stood on a sled (雪橇) that he rode down his parents’ backyard in Cloquet, Minnesota. Wicklund patented the idea nearly two decades later but produced only a handful of models.
The sport picked up speed in 1965, when Michigan’s Sherman Poppen created the Surfer by connecting two skis and adding a string at the front to control the direction. Poppen sold close to one million units by 1970. But the real breakthrough happened when Dimitrije Milovich, a Cornell University student, founded Winterstick, the first modern snowboard company, in 1972. With steel edges, solid fiberglass and, most crucially, two belts for one’s feet, Winterstick’s boards allowed riders to fly through more complex topography (地形) than previous riders could do.
Snowboarding went mainstream soon thereafter due to the competition between Jake Burton Carpenter and Tom Sims. Sims, a New Jersey-raised professional skateboarder who was more interested in aerial stunts (空中特技) than in how fast he could slide, founded SIMS Snowboarding in 1976. Carpenter, a race enthusiast from Long Island who was credited with coining “snowboarding”, created Burton Snowboards one year later.
In the 1980s, most North American ski resorts (滑雪场) banned snowboarding, citing insurance liability and the rudeness of too many riders. However, the sport was more accepted in Europe, particularly in France. By the 1990s, though, almost every resort in North America allowed riding. The appearance of the Pipe Dragon, a machine to cut half-pipes through snow, enabled new aerial stunts, and when snowboarding appeared at the 1998 Olympics, the half-pipe was the sport’s biggest draw.
1. What contributions did Milovich make?| A．He created a variety of aerial stunts. | B．He did a lot to improve snowboards. |
| C．He invented the word “snowboarding”. | D．He popularized snowboarding in France. |
| A．Sims preferred skills to speed. |
| B．Sims had his own skateboard company. |
| C．Sims participated in more competitions. |
| D．Sims did better in flying through complex topography. |
| A．It appeared after the 1998 Olympics. | B．It was banned in most European ski resorts. |
| C．It made snowboarding an appealing sport. | D．It could produce incredible amounts of snow. |
| A．Vern Wicklund and his patent | B．A brief history of snowboarding |
| C．Snowboarding and the Olympics | D．A newborn sport in North America |
7 . After graduation, I decided to take the gym seriously. Accompanied by a friend, I
One day, he suggested that we
But several weeks later, he managed to
“We’re not getting enough
“Tennis? I can’t play tennis! That
However, weeks later, I started playing tennis. After several months of painful practice, one day, as the ball came flying towards me, my racket and the ball met in what tennis players
I learned a valuable
| A．started | B．changed | C．quit | D．designed |
| A．confident | B．familiar | C．content | D．careful |
| A．focus on | B．take up | C．make up | D．check in |
| A．refused | B．supported | C．revised | D．admired |
| A．remind | B．attract | C．supply | D．persuade |
| A．delivered | B．wanted | C．scheduled | D．arranged |
| A．fluent | B．impressive | C．curious | D．skillful |
| A．exercise | B．adventure | C．movement | D．time |
| A．includes | B．explores | C．improves | D．requires |
| A．behaviour | B．strategy | C．suggestion | D．goal |
| A．view | B．comment | C．doubt | D．explore |
| A．obviously | B．formally | C．finally | D．actually |
| A．lecture | B．lesson | C．message | D．responsibility |
| A．flash | B．contact | C．follow | D．narrow |
| A．calm | B．positive | C．confused | D．interested |
8 . Anyone who’s lived through middle school knows those years can be particularly challenging. Some researches show youths across the U.S. are struggling with mental health. The physical health benefits of bike riding have been well-documented. Wilson, a researcher at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and his co-authors carried out a new study to see if taking part in a cycling program could result in measurable changes in mind for teenagers.
The study involved more than 1,200 students, ages 11 to 14. Students participated in a cycling class for at least three days a week, for a period of 6 weeks. They learned cycling safety and practicing skills outdoors while raising their heart rate and just having fun. The students completed standardized questionnaires before and after the program designed to measure their health.
“We know cycling can benefit the body. Our research shows how it benefits the mind and social relationships as well. Bike riding can be an ideal activity for adolescents because of the benefits it offers,” said Wilson.
“Cycling engages several parts of brain function. You are looking at your hearing, you’re balancing, you’re navigating and turning. Oftentimes, you’re doing it with someone else, so there’s the positive effect of company or group activity,” said Allan Reiss, a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine.
While exercise has powerful mental health benefits, it’s not universal. For example, previous research has shown that teenage girls are at higher risk of mental health problems like depression and anxiety than boys. The current study found that, while middle school girls reported increased well-being after participating in the cycling program, that increase “may just reach the kind of baseline level for male students,” Wilson said. And other aspects of healthy living are also important, noted Wilson. The study found that teenagers who didn’t limit screen time to a maximum of two hours a day, or who got less than the recommended 8.5 hours of sleep, saw less improvement in their well-being, he said.
1. What does the new study mainly focus on?| A．Challenges in middle school. | B．Youths in America. |
| C．Physical benefits of cycling. | D．Mental effects of bike riding. |
| A．Attend the cycling class for a week. |
| B．Learn how to keep safe while cycling. |
| C．Raise their heart rate by cycling indoors. |
| D．Design questions to measure their health. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Doubtful. | C．Unclear. | D．Negative. |
| A．Application of the research results. |
| B．Doubts about the research methods. |
| C．Further explanation of the research findings. |
| D．Supporting evidence from previous research. |
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An Unforgettable Sports Meet
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . Sporting holidays are some of the most unforgettable because it’s all about doing what you love most. Here are the four best sports resorts (胜地) around the world for you to spend your next sporting holiday.
Sardinia
Sardinia is one of the most popular Mediterranean islands, offering golden sands and fun in the sun for the whole family.
Chia Laguna Hotel Village is a top destination for the best sports resorts around the world, where families can enjoy various activities. Children between 6-16 are encouraged to join the various sporting programs, especially relevant lessons to fire their passion while learning from some of the best in the business.
Peloponnese
For the adventurous, the range of exciting activities makes this the perfect spot for an amazing sporting holiday. The resort offers mountain biking, rock climbing, windsurfing (帆板运动), and paddle boarding, to name a few.
For an ocean adventure, the PADI-certified scuba diving (戴水肺潜水) course centre is where you want to be. Learn the basics or make small changes to your diving skills to enjoy a holiday alongside the local sea life.
Corfu
Visit the beautiful Ikos Dassia in Corfu for a luxury holiday filled with fun and relaxation for the whole family.
Football fans are invited to the five-day (Monday-Friday) football camp that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the resort. Each day, a two-hour training session awaits with some licensed UEFA coaches. The program is suitable for boys and girls between 5-15 years old at any skill level.
Algarve
Located among green pines with amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean, Pine Cliffs Hotel is the perfect place to spend an adventure-filled holiday in Algarve, Portugal.
Get ready to enjoy the various activities on offer, including the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy, which has five courts. You can learn top skills with the coaching courses or show off with the guest tournaments.
1. Which place is ideal for water sports lovers?| A．Sardinia. | B．Corfu. | C．Algarve. | D．Peloponnese. |
| A．They offer sports training courses. | B．They provide adventurous activities. |
| C．They guarantee amazing seaside views. | D．They feature sports courses for teenagers. |
| A．To preserve the rare views. | B．To entertain various visitors. |
| C．To compare four sport resorts. | D．To advertise the sports resorts. |
