1 . Last year, Doctor Steve Lome came to truly understand what it means to be at the right place at the right time. During a half-marathon, he found himself in the position to
Gregory had just reached the peak and was
The rest of the race itself was
“I never expected something like that would happen to my life, let alone in the same
A.fight | B.encourage | C.defend | D.save |
A.rapidly | B.evidently | C.smoothly | D.horribly |
A.unwell | B.disabled | C.familiar | D.excellent |
A.worried | B.confused | C.relieved | D.surprised |
A.expected | B.remembered | C.approached | D.demanded |
A.tell | B.predict | C.adapt | D.imagine |
A.removed | B.identified | C.stated | D.reported |
A.formal | B.fair | C.competitive | D.ordinary |
A.lesson | B.campaign | C.device | D.help |
A.caught up | B.broke down | C.fell down | D.picked up |
A.place | B.race | C.hospital | D.peak |
A.timing | B.setting | C.opportunity | D.background |
A.agreed | B.failed | C.prepared | D.paused |
A.proving | B.meaning | C.targeting | D.realizing |
A.ending | B.recording | C.solution | D.review |
2 . Boston Marathon runners in recent years may have seen a smiling furry face around the two-mile mark. It’s Spencer, the therapy (治疗) dog, who became known as an unofficial mascot (吉祥物) for the marathon, He’s shown up on the sidelines every year since 2015—rain or shine.
One particularly rainy marathon catapulted Spencer’s fame, In 2018, his owner, Richard Powers, decided to put a bright yellow rain coat on the dog, making him stand out even more than he usually does. Photos of Spencer, who holds a “Boston Strong” flag in his mouth, went viral, and he became an inspiration to runners and onlookers alike, During the marathon, some runners stop in their tracks to take selfies with the dog-the line sometimes growing to 20 runners long.
But in 2020, Spencer was diagnosed with a tumor (肿瘤). His owner was worried, but Spencer is a fighter. He got the care he needed and survived. In 2021, he was back on the course and it was really kind of a miracle and that really hit home to a lot of people.
Unfortunately, Spencer caught another tumor—this one cancerous—and Spencer began chemotherapy. Powers didn’t think his beloved dog would make it out to the marathon of 2022. “Miraculously, he’s still here with us and an even bigger miracle, he was strong enough to go to the marathon,” he said.
After recovering, Spencer was back to work—not just at the marathon—but as a therapy dog, alongside his companion, Penny, who is also a golden therapy dog. Powers takes his two therapy dogs around to schools, hospitals and senior living centers.
“He’s a gift to us and we’re very lucky to have him. He’s too good so we want to share him with as many people as we possibly can. He does make a difference,” Powers said.
1. Why is Spencer referred to as a mascot for Boston Marathon?A.He has a smiling furry face. | B.He appears at the event annually. |
C.He is not recognized officially. | D.He works as a therapy dog for runners. |
A.Motivation. | B.Satisfaction. | C.Fantasy. | D.Barrier. |
A.A failure in the marathon. | B.Caring for his owner. | C.Fighting against a disease. | D.Going viral. |
A.Confident, | B.Supportive. | C.Objective. | D.Negative. |
3 . Do you like to keep fit? We’re always told that regular exercise is good for our body and mind. More and more people are taking up activities that improve their fitness. But is there a risk that some of us might get obsessed (着迷的) and overdo it?
Well, for some people, fitness has become an obsession as they aim for perfection. And fitness trackers and apps can add to this addiction, especially if someone is driven by achievement and perfectionism. And sharing data on social media means exercising becomes public and competitive, which could cause problems in someone who is vulnerable (脆弱的). Experts say this can lead to a medical condition called orthorexia nervosa, or addiction to healthy eating and over-exercise. Untreated, it can lead to malnutrition and mental health problems.
Too much exercise can also take its toll on someone’s physical health as well. Symptoms of over-exercising include injuries such as a broken leg and a low immune system. So how much exercise is too much? Researches found the ideal pace to jog was about eight kilometers per hour-and that it was best to jog no more than three times a week or for 2.5 hours in total, showing that moderate jogging is possibly more beneficial than being inactive or undertaking strenuous (剧烈的) jogging.
If you’re more of a couch potato than a runner, this might sound like good news. But for amateur (业余的) athletes who can’t help but push their bodies to the limit, the advice from Martin Turner, a sports and exercise psychologist, is, “It’s all about letting go, not being obsessed, learning not to control everything, saying, ‘You don’t need to be perfect.’”
1. What is the main reason for people’s addiction to over-exercise according to paragraph 2?A.Their need for social support. |
B.Their addiction to fitness apps. |
C.Their pursuit(追求)of perfectionism. |
D.Their concern over health issues. |
A.Going hand in hand. |
B.Having a bad effect. |
C.Making little difference. |
D.Playing an important role. |
A.The risk of fitness obsession. |
B.The importance of mental health. |
C.The benefits of moderate jogging. |
D.The symptoms of over-exercising. |
A.Fiction. | B.Lifestyle. | C.Culture. | D.News |
Many people would like to watch sport matches. First, you need to know about audience manners.
Most sporting arenas (竞技场) have rules for spectators written on the back of the tickets. Read your ticket carefully before you arrive. Try to reach your seat half an hour before the start of the event and don’t leave when a game is in progress. When you leave, remember to take away your soft drink bottles and other rubbish.
During exciting games, try to control yourself. Don’t criticize the performance of players and coaches. Be careful with your words, since some may cause anger among other people in the audience.
Applause is a special form of body language you can use to communicate with players, but you should do it properly. When players first appear, clap your hands together to welcome them, but don’t go on for too long. After an excellent performance, applaud warmly. If someone fails, your applause will help encourage them.
Applause is not welcome, however, while players need to keep their concentration. Various sports have various rules for the audience.
Enjoying artistic gymnastics silence. But lots of cheering can really help basketball and football players. Snooker and table tennis courtside behavior includes a ban on flash photography. Mobile phones are not allowed in shooting centers.
To be a good spectator, you should take time to learn the game-specific rules and related culture of each event.
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Title: Good Audience
topic | rules | |
Before games | Sporting arenas | ★read your tickets carefully in ★reach and leave there in time ★take |
During games | Exciting games | ★pay attention to your behavior and be |
★use it properly | ||
★keep | ||
Basketball and football | ★you should | |
Snooker and table tennis | ★forbid taking | |
Shooting centers | ★Don’t use mobile phones | |
After games | How to be a good spectator | ★to learn the |
2. Where are the rules for the spectators?
3. What should you be careful with during the exciting games? Why?
4. What should you do to be a good spectator?
5 . CWA Photo Competition 2023
Over the last year, opportunities for visits to historical sites have picked up again, and photography offers a wonderful way to experience the sights of archaeology (考古学) around the world. Whether you’ve been looking back at photos from previous holidays, going out to sites near you, or busy working on archaeological projects, we want to see your best photos on a heritage theme. Send them to us for your chance to win first prize in our yearly CWA Photo Competition and have your work showed in the magazine.
The winning image and 3 runners-up will be featured in CWA and at the CA Live conference in London in 2023. The overall winner will get two free tickets to the conference.
Closing date: 1 February 2023
The judges’ decision is final, and the results of prize-winners will be announced by 15 February 2023.
Rules:
☆Entrants (参赛者) can offer no more than 5 images with an archaeological theme — please include details of the place or item photographed, when each image was taken, and your contact information, including a postal address.
☆Entrants must be 18 or over. The competition is open to all photographers.
Professional and nonprofessional photographs will not be judged separately.
☆All photos entered must be done under an individual’s name. By submitting (提交) images you confirm that you are the copyright holder and creator of the images.
Entrants can send your works by email to cwa@world-archaeology.com with the subject line: CWA PHOTO COMPETITION 2023.
1. What subject should the works focus on?A.Environmental protection. | B.Archaeological findings. |
C.Local sights. | D.Work experience. |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Five. | D.Eight. |
A.Being a regular reader of CWA. |
B.Becoming a professional photographer. |
C.Handing in pieces created by themselves. |
D.Mailing the works before 15 February 2023. |
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
Nowadays, football is one of the most popular sports in the world and its history
There are a number of factors contributing to its
8 . On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have
As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her
Once there, Lenoue was
As for Bailey, she is more
Although the two young women were strangers before the
A.designed | B.followed | C.changed | D.finished |
A.delay | B.chance | C.trouble | D.excuse |
A.judge | B.volunteer | C.classmate | D.competitor |
A.race | B.school | C.town | D.training |
A.agreed | B.returned | C.stopped | D.promised |
A.courage | B.aid | C.patience | D.advice |
A.went away | B.stood up | C.stepped aside | D.bent down |
A.medical | B.public | C.constant | D.equal |
A.interrupted | B.assessed | C.identified | D.appreciated |
A.hunger | B.pain | C.cold | D.tiredness |
A.worried | B.ashamed | C.confused | D.discouraged |
A.game | B.problem | C.lesson | D.deal |
A.leave | B.cure | C.bother | D.understand |
A.ride | B.test | C.meet | D.show |
A.secret | B.display | C.benefit | D.exchange |
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I love playing sports. After class, I played various sports with my friends, such as basketball, volleyball and badminton. In my view, playing sports is physical, mental and social adventure. The physical benefits are probable the most obvious. Regardless of our fitness level, after we start playing sports, we’ll notice an increase on our overall fitness. Beside, playing sports also contribute to our mental health. A pat on the back or a high-five from a teammate can really boost their confidence and self-worth. Moreover, those participated in sports can learn how to work with others. There’re a number of reason to find a sport to play with. Pick one and get moving!
10 . On February 13, 2023, Wu Yibing made history, beating John Isner in a thrilling three-set final at the Dallas Open to become the first man from China to win an ATP title.
Brought to a tennis court for the first time at just five, initially encouraged by his parents as an exercise to lose weight, Wu soon had his talent discovered by his provincial junior team, kicking off a journey that would change the face of men’s tennis in China. In 2017, Wu Yibing shot to prominence after winning the US Open boys’ tournament at 18 to become the first Chinese to win a major junior title, raising high hopes for the “Wonder Boy” to change the fortune of Chinese men in a sport long dominated by women’s success on the pro stage.
In 2018, Wu won his first ATP Challenger title in Shanghai. However, the cruelly competitive nature of men’s pro tennis hit the rising Wu with a tough reminder after multiple injuries — to his elbow, lower back, shoulder and wrist — forced him to be away from the ATP Tour for close to three years.
He made his return last year and won three ATP Challenger titles before qualifying for the US Open. “Looking back, I feel like I wouldn’t have been here if not for the ups and downs over the past few years. I take all the setbacks and struggles as an treasure that helps me mature mentally now,” said Wu. “Of course there were a lot of doubts because I had surgery and the recovery wasn’t going well. The championship today was a payoff for all the hard work and everyone who’s supported me along the way.”
1. What do the underlined words “shot to prominence” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Lost weight. | B.Came back to the top. |
C.Became famous instantly. | D.Dropped out of the competition. |
A.He wanted to change his career. |
B.He suffered from serious physical injuries. |
C.He didn’t stand out in training for the match. |
D.He can’t handle the pressure of the ATP Tour. |
A.No cross, no crown. | B.Well begun is half done. |
C.More haste, less speed. | D.Time waits for no man. |
A.The Development of Chinese Tennis | B.The Power of Difficulties for Athletes |
C.The Pioneer of Chinese Tennis Sport | D.The First Chinese Male Winner of ATP Title |