1 . My mother turned ninety. I knew I needed to find a senior
I called a nearby center, “Do you have aerobics (有氧运动) classes
When I came into the room, a woman
I
A.leisure | B.fitness | C.community | D.learning |
A.change | B.remember | C.wait | D.enjoy |
A.exercise | B.aim | C.challenge | D.plan |
A.attached | B.familiar | C.suitable | D.important |
A.comforted | B.invited | C.promised | D.welcomed |
A.sure | B.disappointed | C.anxious | D.hopeful |
A.make up for | B.look down on | C.get down to | D.keep up with |
A.greeted | B.recognized | C.helped | D.introduced |
A.relax | B.pull | C.work | D.use |
A.acceptance | B.agreement | C.understanding | D.conclusion |
A.Luckily | B.Suddenly | C.Naturally | D.Surprisingly |
A.problem | B.contribution | C.standard | D.focus |
A.lonely | B.absent | C.unhappy | D.tired |
A.fail | B.manage | C.try | D.continue |
A.backgrounds | B.connections | C.skills | D.duties |
Sports Day was getting close in the school. All the children were very excited and were practicing for the big race. John, one of the fast runners of the school, was confident that he would win for he was not doing anything at all. “You have to work hard to come first in the race John. You are not practicing at all,” said John’s mother.
“Mom, you know how fast I am! Why should I waste my time running? Only I will win; no one else will win!”said John. “John, you may be right but talent (天赋) without hard work is not good at all. This laziness of yours will cost you greatly,” his mother warned him. John just laughed. He was so confident that he would win the trophy (奖杯) as no one else in his class was as fast as he was!.
Tim, a classmate of John, was also participating (参加) in the running race. He was not a fast runner. However, he practiced till late at night and had developed great endurance (持久力) to run the race.
There were a few days left for the Sports Day but John did not practice at all. On the other hand, Tim practiced day and night.
The Sports Day was almost around the corner but John was confident that no one could beat him and had not practiced at all. But Tim with his hard work had become a very great runner.
At last, the Sports Day arrived. All the students showed up on the ground to cheer their favorites. The coach blew the whistle (口哨) and everyone began to run toward the finishing line. It was so exciting. John and Tim left all the racers far behind. Both of them were neck to neck.
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Suddenly, John went ahead of Tim.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________John’s mother came up to Tim and praised him for his hard work.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . 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
I learned a valuable
A.quit | B.changed | C.started | D.designed |
A.confident | B.familiar | C.careful | D.satisfied |
A.take up | B.focus on | C.make up | D.check in |
A.admired | B.supported | C.revised | D.refused |
A.remind | B.persuade | C.attract | D.request |
A.wanted | B.imagined | C.scheduled | D.arranged |
A.fluent | B.skillful | C.curious | D.impressive |
A.movement | B.adventure | C.exercise | D.time |
A.includes | B.requires | C.improves | D.explores |
A.suggestion | B.strategy | C.behaviour | D.goal |
A.hopeful | B.careful | C.painful | D.harmful |
A.obviously | B.formally | C.actually | D.finally |
A.lecture | B.message | C.lesson | D.responsibility |
A.flash | B.follow | C.narrow | D.contact |
A.positive | B.calm | C.confused | D.interested |
4 . 语法填空
Zhang Baoqi, an elderly man from the coastal city Tianjin in northern China, has built an ice rink (溜冰场) on his roof (屋顶) to show his love for ice hockey (冰球).
The 66yearold’s love for ice hockey
“If I had a rink when the Winter Olympics opens, it would be
“I said, why take the trouble to do that? We’re so close
However, Zhang was determined to make the most of the monthlong ice season in Tianjin and
Zhang’s daughter has already seen the influence of ice hockey on her son.
“I felt my son has changed after
Zhang’s grandson added: “My grandpa called
5 . Sharing China 2023 is calling for photos and videos from all over the world until Feb.12, 2023. Welcome to send us your memorable moments from Chinese New Year celebrations.
What We are Looking for
Suggested themes include: traditional customs, modern customs and new trends, folk activities, foreigners experiencing the Spring Festival and celebrations around the world.
Awards and Prizes
We will select 50 photos (single or group) and 10 short films. Each winner will be awarded 1,000RMB.
Timeline
Starting time and deadline: from Dec.20, 2022 to Feb.12, 2023.
Selection and ranking: from Feb.13 to May 15, 2023.
Result announcement: June, 2023.
The Rules
Photos:
1. All works must be real and not doctored or edited.
2. Works can be single photos or a series of photos.
3. Works should have titles and a short photo description.
Short films:
1. Size: 1GB maximum, less than 4 minutes.
2. Dubbing and subtitles (配音和字幕): If the video is dubbed, the language could be either Chinese or English, but subtitles should be bilingual (双语的).
3. Caption: English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction.
How to submit (提交)
You can submit your works to China Culture’s Facebook. For further information, click here.
1. Which time is proper if you want to hand in your works?A.Dec.10, 2022. | B.Jan.12, 2023. |
C.Feb.15, 2023. | D.Jun.16, 2023. |
A.An edited photo. | B.A 3-minute video. |
C.A photo without a title. | D.A video with only English subtitle. |
A.A science report. | B.An encyclopedia. |
C.A story book. | D.A website. |
6 . A new study has found that braving the cold maybe a good way to help burn off some fat.
The research was carried out by scientists at Canada’s Laurentian University and focused on high-intensity interval training(HIIT). This format has grown in popularity of late due to the fat-burning benefits it brings, and the team set out to explore how temperature might influence its effects.
The study involved 11 overweight adults who took part in two HIIT sessions a week apart. One of these was carried out in a “thermoneutral” environment with temperatures of around 70 °F(21℃),and the other at a cold 32 °F(0℃). The sessions consisted of 10 separate cycling race at 90 percent effort lasting one minute, followed by 90-second “recovery” periods of cycling at30 percent intensity.
After each session, the participants cooled down by gently cycling or walking, ate a nutrition bar before going to sleep and enjoyed a high-fat breakfast the morning after. During these sessions, the scientists monitored skin temperature, core body temperature, heart rate and the amount of oxygen. Blood samples were also drawn to help calculate fat burning rates following the breakfast the next day.
“The present study found that high-intensity exercise in the cold increased lipid oxidation (脂质氧化) by 358 percent in comparison to high-intensity exercise in a thermoneutral environment,”the team writes.
The authors also note that the idea that cold temperatures help us burn more fat during exercise will need further investigation (调查), though the first-of-a-kind study does indicate it’s a possibility worth pursuing.
1. What is good for burning off fat according to the study?A.Cold food. | B.Low temperature. |
C.Hard workout. | D.Cycling race. |
A.Introduction to the study. |
B.Some data in the study. |
C.The participants in the study. |
D.The process of the study. |
A.Further study needs to be done. |
B.Doing exercise burns more fat. |
C.The efforts of scientists are in vain. |
D.The study result is unreasonable. |
A.High-intensity Workouts Help Burn off Extra Calories |
B.Cycling in the Cold Is a Great Way to Build upYour Body |
C.Study Shows Fat-burning Potential of Exercising in the Cold |
D.Researchers Have Found More Fat-burning Workouts |
7 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World
People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.
These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.
For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.
All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.
·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.
·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.
·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.
·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.
·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.
1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?A.104,944. | B.107,601. | C.About 150,000. | D.About 250,000. |
A.Michigan Stadium. | B.Beaver Stadium. | C.Ohio Stadium. | D.Kyle Field. |
A.They host big games. | B.They have become tourist attractions. |
C.They were built by Americans. | D.They are favored by architects. |
8 . It is not as simple as opening the door and hitting the track in winter. There are a few things you can do to ensure you are getting the most out of your run, and, importantly, not doing more harm than good.
Warm up, cool down
Drink water
You might not feel hot, but that's because sweat evaporates (蒸发)more quickly into the chilly, dry air. So be sure to drink water before, during and after cold-weather workouts.
Running in cotton is a bad idea. Wear thin, breathable layers of synthetic (合成 的))clothing that help protect you from the wind and snow, but still let out heat and moisture (水分).Thirty percent of your body heat escapes through your hands and forty percent through your head. Wear a hat, or beanie (无边小便帽), and gloves so your circulatory system can distribute warm blood to the rest of your body.
Run into the wind
A.Dress right |
B.Keep warm. |
C.Don't go too fast, too soon |
D.Start and finish in the same way. |
E.Don't wait to drink water until you feel thirsty. |
F.Head out into the wind and come home with it at your back |
G.On really cold days, wear a mask or scarf over your mouth to protect your face. |
9 . If you want to keep fit, please refer to the following.
Move More
Make it a daily thing to find ways to move your body.
Quit Smoking
Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we’ve seen more and more teens smoking. Could it be the Hollywood influence?
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney(肝肾)disease and cancer.
Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress comes in many ways.
Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms.
A.Avoid Excessive(过度的) Drinking |
B.Keep a Positive Mental Outlook |
C.Think carefully about what you will do. |
D.Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. |
E.It seems that the stars in every movie smoke cigarettes. |
F.There are many things you can do to move your arms and legs. |
G.Some techniques given by experts are to think positive thoughts. |
I started surfing about five years ago and
When I try to
The one thing I can
I’ve
There’re women
A.tell | B.answer | C.give | D.realize |
A.wonder | B.understand | C.reply | D.believe |
A.stayed | B.came | C.dropped | D.fell |
A.wave | B.storm | C.sail | D.boat |
A.bring | B.connect | C.compare | D.tie |
A.work | B.study | C.holiday | D.life |
A.mind | B.effort | C.health | D.time |
A.along | B.above | C.around | D.by |
A.beach | B.water | C.board | D.lake |
A.sky | B.world | C.earth | D.ocean |
A.take | B.get | C.make | D.keep |
A.catches | B.includes | C.offers | D.collects |
A.sharp | B.great | C.hard | D.calm |
A.known | B.right | C.far | D.different |
A.chosen | B.tried | C.learned | D.promised |
A.levels | B.points | C.steps | D.parts |
A.reaching | B.accepting | C.pushing | D.setting |
A.sitting | B.walking | C.fighting | D.working |
A.of | B.from | C.on | D.with |
A.think | B.succeed | C.perform | D.feel |