1 . For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge—but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on.
While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery.
The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line.
Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”. Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said. “She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.”
In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then, Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me. She held me.”
In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not as hands-on as this one.
1. What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line?| A．She felt herself struggling. | B．She was far behind others. |
| C．She fell down all of a sudden. | D．She was interrupted by Avery. |
| A．She ran the rest in place of Rich. | B．She tried to call for help at once. |
| C．She helped Rich run to the finish line. | D．She shouted encouraging words to Rich. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Content. | C．Concerned. | D．Expected. |
| A．A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race |
| B．A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream |
| C．A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother’s Race By Mistake |
| D．A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream |
2 . Research has showed physical activities are very important for students. So many schools are now encouraging students to take part in any form of healthy exercise.
Physical education is an important part of healthy living for people of all age groups, especially for the students. This is because school life is full of stress.
Besides that, in today’s world, many school children eat unhealthy foods. These may include soft drinks, pizzas and burgers. Eating these foods can make school children gain weight.
Physical education at school helps prevent school children from putting on weight. Physical exercise and activities will help them burn off more calories (卡路里). If these calories are not burned off, they will be stored as fat.
At the same time, such activities play an important role in the growth and development of the bones (骨骼). Exercise such as jumping is especially important for school children.
A physically active student will also have a healthy heart. Research shows that kids who perform aerobic (有氧的) exercise, two to three times a week for at least twenty minutes, have a healthier heart compared with those who don’t take part in physical exercise. Some kinds of the healthy aerobic exercise are playing basketball, playing soccer and so on.
1. What are many schools encouraging their students to do?| A．Study hard and get good grades. |
| B．Join in different kinds of sports games. |
| C．Take part in any form of healthy exercise. |
| D．Take part in different kinds of after-school activities. |
| A．Prevent | B．Discuss | C．Lose | D．Increase |
| A．It’s not easy for students to receive physical education. |
| B．Physical activities are good for students in many ways. |
| C．Those who don’t take part in physical exercise can’t keep fit. |
| D．Students should have more time to receive knowledge and education. |
| A．Healthy living habits |
| B．Students’ school life |
| C．Exercise more to keep healthy |
| D．Different kinds of aerobic exercise |
| A．David. | B．Mary. | C．Frank. |
1. When will the race be held this year?
| A．On May 11th. | B．On May 23rd. | C．On May 24th. |
| A．At the football ground. | B．On the north side of the park. | C．At the main entrance of the park. |
| A．A water bottle. | B．A T-shirt. | C．A pair of running shoes. |
| A．Children under the age of 8. |
| B．Children between 8 and 15. |
| C．Adults who have registered in advance. |
5 . The Student Essay Competition of Yorkshire
We are thrilled to announce the beginning of our annual student essay competition. This competition provides a fantastic opportunity for all of you to showcase your writing skills, express your creativity and win exciting prizes.
The theme for this year’s competition is “The Power of Education“. We want to hear your thoughts on how education has the power to make a difference to the world, transform lives, and create a better future for all. All high school students from Yorkshire can participate in the competition.
Essay Guidelines:
*The essay should be written in English.
*The word count should be between 500 and 1, 000.
*The essay should be different from anything that has existed before and not be previously published.
*Proper citation and referencing are required for any external sources used.
*Plagiarism (抄袭) will result in disqualification.
Submission Details:
Please submit your essays via email to YKSEC@yahoo.com by 8th next month. The subject line of the email should read:“Student Essay Competition+your name”
Prizes:
We have exciting prizes lined up for the winners of this competition. The top ten winners will receive a trip to London. Additionally, the winning essays will be featured on our website and social media platforms, giving you a chance to showcase your work to a wider audience.
1. What is the text?| A．An announcement. | B．A guidebook. | C．An application. | D．A report. |
| A．A 16-year-old local student. | B．A high school student from London. |
| C．A foreign exchange student. | D．A primary school student in Yorkshire. |
| A．Any language is suitable for the judges. | B．More than 1, 000 words can be accepted. |
| C．The written essay must be original. | D．The essay should be sent by letters. |
6 . “The benefits brought to my life from running are not only physical. Running gets me out of home,” says Youyou, a visually impaired (视觉障碍) runner.
Yachi has been pacing (领跑) for Youyou for several years. They crashed into each other repeatedly when they first tried running with the 30cm-long rope between them. When they run, a 30cm-long blue rope connects Youyou’s left wrist (手腕) to Yachi’s right. They move like each other’s mirror image, using the rope as a form of communication. When Yachi’s and Youyou’s speeds are the same, the rope will naturally relax. The two don’t actually need to talk too much about running. Now, they run like each other’s clones.
Thanks to the rope, running is no longer a lonely task, explains Yachi. “This is a matter of achievements for both of us. Not only am I helping him improve, he is also pushing me to hold on and be strong,” he says.
When preparing for a competition, more pacers join them, forming a running formation. During training, Yao Ying runs in front, Yachi is on Youyou’s left, and Xiao Yu’er is at the back. Watching them run from behind, the unbreakable formation seems to surround (包围) Youyou; but in fact, all of them are surrounded by the unbreakable force of friendship.
Training is no longer the only purpose of their runs. It also allows them to hang out together as friends. When they go out to eat, Youyou doesn’t really like the restaurants that are overly attentive because he’s visually impaired, which makes him feel uncomfortable.
Yachi, Yao Ying and Xiao Yu’er all know Youyou well. No matter what they do, how much progress in running is made, and what exciting competitions are waiting, running has allowed them to connect and head into the unknown together, which in itself is a great achievement.
1. What can be inferred when the rope connecting the runner and the pacer relaxes?| A．They have different speeds. | B．Their rope should be removed. |
| C．They need further communication. | D．Their running pace is harmonious. |
| A．It is a boring task. | B．It is a win-win practice. |
| C．It stops him from running faster. | D．It requires him to push the runner. |
| A．The food is not pleasing. | B．He isn’t treated normally. |
| C．He isn’t offered enough care. | D．There are too many people there. |
| A．Pacing Is More Than Just Running | B．Friendship Develops with Competitions |
| C．An Excellent Running Team Is Being Formed | D．A Visually Impaired Runner Achieves Success |
1. When does the volleyball club meet?
| A．On Thursday evening. | B．On Sunday morning. | C．On Sunday evening. |
| A．7:30. | B．9:30. | C．10:00. |
| A．Heating. | B．Hall rental. | C．Sweaters. |
| A．To arrange a weekly meeting. |
| B．To recommend a sports programme. |
| C．To answer Marco Taylor’s questions. |
| A．He wants to join a gym. | B．He seldom exercises now. | C．He is sick at the moment. |
1. When will the swim classes begin?
| A．On May 1st. | B．On April 30th. | C．On April 29th. |
| A．10. | B．15. | C．20. |
| A．Those who have no Level 3 certificate. |
| B．Those who want to pass the skill level test quickly. |
| C．Those who have never attended Community Pool classes. |
| A．The speaker. | B．The instructors. | C．The local community. |
| A．A car race. | B．An outing. | C．A concert. |
