1 . Nowadays, in many places of the world, kids play soccer less than before.
Soccer is a team sport.
Teamwork is a life skill that kids need to learn. Being part of a team isn’t just about learning how to work together and share talents. It’s also about teaching kids how to face failure. It doesn’t end there, either. Being part of a team lets kids know how to take responsibility for their behavior.
Soccer shapes motor skills (运动技能).
Nowadays, many kids prefer to stay in their rooms to have fun through TV, video games and smartphones.
Soccer can improve students’ concentration (专注) in the classroom. Besides, soccer is a fast-paced game, so kids can learn how to solve problems quickly. Plus, soccer is a sport which involves getting the ball from point A to point B. So kids’ visual-spatial (视觉空间) ability can be improved when they play the game, which can help them learn subjects like Physics.
Soccer improves the personal character.
The World Health Organization recommends kid get at least 60 minutes of exercises daily. This isn’t only for the physical benefits but also for the benefits to the personal character.
A.Youth soccer helps improve family relationships. |
B.So they have less time outdoors for sports. |
C.Soccer plays a part in school performance. |
D.Being part of a team can help you make many friends. |
E.One cause is that many kids are busy with their studies. |
F.Usually kids who like sports such as soccer are more outgoing. |
G.After all, if one player performs badly, the rest of the team will suffer for it. |
I yawned (打哈欠)as I got off the last step of the bus. I had woken early that morning, and had not been able to sleep on the long ride from Riverside High, thinking about that day’s race, the Eye Opener. I had never raced in a state-wide race before. Over thirty high school teams ran, along with quite a few colleges. The rest of my team and I unloaded the bus, and we relaxed and waited for our race patiently.
“Start warming up,” our coach told us, roughly forty-five minutes after we arrived. After finishing our stretches, we headed over to the starting line, eager for the race to begin.
The starter walked to the middle of the field. “There will be two commands,” his voice boomed, ‘‘Runners set, then the gun. If you hear another shot, return to the starting line to start again. ” My heart raced as I got my legs ready to race.
“Runners set!” the starter shouted Bam! The gun fired, and he rushed out of our way. Adrenaline (肾上腺素)rushed through my body as I raced through the mass of runners. As I rounded the first turn, my schoolmates greeted me with heartening shouts. Then, in what felt like only one minute, I arrived at the one mile mark.
“6’10”, a man declared as I ran by. I tried to ignore him, but my legs began to burn as I realized I had run a mile and still had two to go. I slowed down my pace, for I knew the second mile was the worst of all three. Minutes later, I felt horrible. My legs ached, feeling like lead blocks. My vision was clouded as sweat dropped down into my eyes, and my arms felt as if they would fall off if I swung them one more time. Just as I almost reached my limit, a boy passed me. He also seemed to have lost strength but soon he was a little ahead of me.
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I gathered up my strength to speed up but suddenly fell to the ground.
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . The Importance of Getting Kids to Be Active
Everyone knows that kids should be physically active and need to exercise regularly to be physically fit.
How Much Exercise Do Kids Need?
It is recommended that kids should be physically active for at least 60 minutes per day.
Exercise and Calories
Youth Exercise and Fitness
Remember that kids, even teens, don’t usually stick with exercise programs.
A.Fortunately, it doesn’t matter |
B.Regular exercise is good for kids |
C.So they will be able to burn even more calories |
D.That’s why you don’t see many kids in health clubs |
E.Whether they are overweight or at a healthy weight |
F.If your child is very active and is still gaining weight |
G.But that doesn’t have to be 60 minutes of continuous activity |
1. 个人感悟;
2. 如何准备;
3. 表达祝愿。
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Dear David,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
5 . Training for a marathon (马拉松) requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs.
During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day.
A.After six days |
B.For a good marathon runner |
C.Before you begin your training |
D.With each day, increase the distance by a half mile |
E.If they still feel good, you can begin running in them |
F.Time spent for preparation raises the quality of training |
G.Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time |
The official mascots (吉祥物) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 — three sporty robots
The robot Congcong represents the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City. Its name comes from the Cong jade pendant (玉琮) — a classic relic unearthed from the Ruins
Raja Randhir Singh, the acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia, said
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
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 |
8 . The Growing Popularity of Cycling
They say once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learnt when we were kids, and many still strap (系好) on our helmets, put our feet on the pedals , and shoot off for a ride around the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen a boost in popularity.
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burm excess body fat. Strengthening your leg muscles in your calves (小腿肚) and thighs (大腿).
Cycling can be a great way to commute (通勤) or get about town.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, getting about town, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them—
A.The popularity of cycling is on the rise. |
B.By cycling, you save money on fuel or train fares. |
C.Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment. |
D.Cycling except for transport, also can be used for fitness. |
E.And cycling’s benefits aren’t just physical, but mental as well. |
F.What makes it so appealing to people to straddle their bikes once again? |
G.I feel very relaxed by cycling, but the body was able to quickly reach the amount of exercise! |
Thin, average, and undisciplined, I was the underdog of the boys’ basketball tryouts (选拔赛) in seventh grade. Making the team was very important to me. Although I was extremely nervous, I truly thought I would make the team. But I went in overly optimistic, and quickly faced a cruel reality check.
When on the court, I huffed and puffed like an old man on his last legs; clearly, I was out of shape and having trouble keeping up. When it hit me that this was only the first day, and that there was a second to follow, I realized I would have to step it up in order to gain a spot on the team.
Unfortunately, day two went exactly like day one: I missed shots, passed badly like an out-of-breath fool. Hoping the coach was not watching all my bad moves, I had trouble keeping a positive attitude. Finally, Coach-who at five-foot-four usually seemed small, posted the lists of the Boys A and B Teams. Everybody quickly ran to catch a glimpse of the chosen few.
After scanning the list once, twice, three times, my name was nowhere. Although I had predicted the disaster that had now settled on me, with my head hanging. I slowly walked to the car. This experience definitely had not gone as I planned.
On the way home, I complained “How could that foolish boy is a better choice than me? And…”
“Adam!” my mom cut me off. “Why don’t you realize maybe you need a little more practice? You’d better go to basketball camps next summer.”
Although I did not want to believe her, I knew it was true. Failing to make the team was nobody’s fault but mine. Right then and there, in the middle of my anger, I realized I had to get my act together.
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Then I threw myself into as many basketball opportunities as I could find.
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When I took part in the eighth-grade basketball tryouts,I was moderate,swift and strong.
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10 . In this post, we’ll introduce some top robotics competitions open to high schoolers. Keep reading to learn more.
Botball Educational Robotics Program
Level: Regional and national competitions available
Grades: 9th, 10th. 11th, 12th
Over a period of about seven weeks, students learn to code(编程) and develop complex strategies to use artificial intelligence. This allows them to create an autonomous robot together that competes in an annual game challenging against other teams in competitions at various levels across the country.
FIRST: Robotics Competition
Level: Local, regional and national competitions available
Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Teams work together with professional teachers to design, assemble(装配), and test an industrial-sized robot .The robot then competes in a head-to-head field game against other teams.
Robo Games
Level: International
Grades: All ages and backgrounds
This self-claimed “Olympics of robots” and current largest open robot competition challenges participants in a wide variety of events to display various skills. Amateurs, professionals, young and old alike are invited to participate with the goal of winning prizes, expanding educational service, and recognizing robot-builders in the public eye.
Zero Robotics High School Tournament
Level: International, including the U.S. and member countries of the European Space Agency
Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
This fascinating competition begins with robots called SPHERES inside the International Space Station. The first phase of the competition is entirely online, in which competitors code the SPHERES to meet a yearly challenge. Finalists compete in person, onboard the International Space Station, conducted live in microgravity by a real astronaut!
1. What do the first and second robotics competitions have in common?A.Teamwork is a must in competitions. |
B.They have the same goals and rules. |
C.The robot is tested before competitions. |
D.They are completely of the same level. |
A.Bot ball Educational Robotics Program. | B.FIRST: Robotics Competition. |
C.Robo Games. | D.Zero Robotics High School Tournament. |
A.It is held by the European Space Agency. |
B.It is a local robotics competition. |
C.The whole competition is conducted online. |
D.The final competition is held at the International Space Station. |