1 . Skeleton is one of the three sliding sports at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, alongside the luge(单雪橇)and bobsleigh(大雪橇). With only six medals up for grabs, skeleton has the fewest events at the Winter Games—which means competition will be fierce.
The sport of skeleton has its roots in the most popular winter pastime: sleighing. In the mid-19th century, British and American holidaymakers built the first toboggan(平底雪橇)run in Davos in 1882, and thus the sport of sleighing began.
Two years later, in 1884, the famed Cresta Run—a natural ice skeleton racing toboggan track—was built in St. Moritz, Switzerland(the course has hosted the annual Grand National championships since 1885).
In 1892, a new sledge made entirely of steel was introduced, and some claim that its bony appearance gave the sledge and the sport the name ‘skeleton’.
Men’s skeleton was first introduced on the Olympic program in the 1928 Games in St. Moritz. But due to the sport only being available at the Cresta Run at the time, it fell into obscurity(默默无闻)while the luge and bobsleigh grew in popularity. However, in 2002, the skeleton was reintroduced as a men’s and women’s event at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, and has remained a part of the Olympic program ever since.
While Great Britain has the most medals(nine)in skeleton competition at the Olympics, the top spot belongs to the United States(eight medals)by virtue of having four silvers to Great Britain’s one(both nations have three golds, while Britain has five bronze medals, and the United States one).
Great Britain is the only nation to have won a medal every time skeleton has featured at the Olympic Games, and has won at least one medal in each of the five contests of women’s skeleton since its introduction.
1. How many events does skeleton have in the Olympics?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．In 1882. | B．In1885. | C．In1892. | D．In 1928. |
| A．Because its material steel was rare. |
| B．Because there was only one run for it. |
| C．Because only men could take part in it. |
| D．Because it was not on the Olympic program. |
| A．The number of medals. | B．The composition of medals. |
| C．The virtue of the athletes. | D．The times of hosting the Olympics. |
2 . Thanks for signing up for the 2021 Black Friday Turkey Trot! This email will provide some basics about the race and some great news!
First，your race packet (参赛物品包) is ready and can be picked up at the Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa location you’ve specified during registration.
Hours for pickup
Tuesday，10 am to 8 pm (Fleet Feet Kings Point)
Tuesday，10 am to 7 pm (BOK Center)
Wednesday，10 am to 5pm (both stores，closing early for Thanksgiving)
Packets can also be picked up on the race day at Fleet Feet Blue Dome, beginning at 8:30 am.
Race Start Times
1) 5 mile，8:30 am 2) 1 mile fun run，9:30 am
Parking
There is surface parking to the east of the BOK Center, and some surface parking to the west of the Convention Center. Many lots will be pay-lots. Please pay attention to the signs. We suggest arriving early to find parking.
Racing Timing
The 5 kin run will be timed using the BIB-TAG system. Your race number will have a thing device attached to the back of the race number，don’t remove or bend this device. Simply wear the Bib on the front of your body on the outside of your clothing so it is visible and facing forward. You don’t need to return the Bib, which is disposable.
The Turkey Trot is also a kick-off event for our weekend long“FITNATIC”celebration-we also have a huge number of events and specials all weekend. For more information，please visit http://www. fleetfeettulsa.fitnatic.com.
See you on Friday.
1. Where and when should a runner go to pick up his packet on Friday?| A．Fleet Feet Kings Point at 10 am. | B．BOK Center at 6 pm. |
| C．Fleet Feet Blue Dome at 8:30 am | D．Convention Center at9am. |
| A．One day | B．Two days. | C．Seven days. | D．Five days |
| A．On Wednesday the race packet can be picked up only at BOK Center |
| B．The activity is to collect money for the parking-lots. |
| C．All the parking lots are free of charge |
| D．The participants can keep the Bib or throw it away. |
1. 表示道歉；
2. 爽约的原因；
3. 补救措施。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
4 . Try This at Home!
Are you looking for a new pastime that will create a balance between physical activity and relaxation? Then yoga may be the perfect choice for you. Yoga can be practiced by people of all ages and levels of fitness.
In the 1930s, Indian Sri Tirumali and K. Pattabhi developed one of the most popular forms of yoga practised worldwide today. They worked together using an ancient Sansknt text called Yoga Korunta to create a set routine of yoga movements and breathing exercises.
Ashtanga is different from other forms of yoga. It is a very powerful form of aerobic (有氧的)exercise which creates deep heat in the body.
Furthermore, yoga encourages you to think about what you're doing. Often you will close your eyes while doing certain movements.
| A．It can also be done anywhere at any time. |
| B．The result of their co-operation was ashtanga yoga. |
| C．Whatever kind of yoga you choose, there are many long-term benefits. |
| D．This allows you to concentrate better and it makes you less competitive. |
| E．Every time someone practices ashtanga, he or she does exactly the same movements. |
| F．If you're interested in yoga, but can find a class near you, then it might be an excuse to travel. |
| G．Recently, it has become extremely common for beginners as well as advanced yoga students to go on yoga holidays. |
