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Nowadays, flying kites has become a popular form of pleasure and
2 . Every year, FIFA(国际足联)selects a unique character for the World Cup which plays an important role in promoting the event. This trend started in FIFA World Cup 1966 where Willie, a lion, became the official mascot(吉祥物)of the event. On Monday, Qatar(卡塔尔)and FIFA have unveiled(揭幕)La’eeb(拉伊卜)as the Official Mascot for this year’s FIFA World Cup 2022.
La’eeb is an Arabic word meaning “super-skilled player” and is based on a “Gutra (An Arabic headdress(头饰)also known as keffiyeh),” which is a traditional piece of Qatari clothing. Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Tournament Experience Officer, said: “We are delighted to unveil La’eeb as the Official Mascot for the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world. He comes from the mascot-verse – a place that is indescribable. We encourage everyone to imagine what it looks like.” After the reveal(揭示), fans started wondering if La’eeb resembles(像)a ghost, a handkerchief, or a stingray.
“We are sure fans everywhere will love this fun and playful character. La’eeb will play a vital role as we engage fans young and old in Qatar’s FIFA World Cup experience,” added Al Mawlawi.
La’eeb will be known for his youthful spirit; spreading joy and confidence everywhere he goes. La’eeb comes from a parallel world where tournament mascots live. It is a world where ideas and creativity form the basis of characters that live in the minds of everyone.
La’eeb will be everywhere – welcoming the world, inspiring young fans and cheering the action during the tournament, which will take place from 21 November to 18 December. In addition, fans will soon be able to download gifts and stickers of La’eeb via(经由)some social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, WhatsApp and Snapchat. La’eeb screensavers(屏保)will also be available for people to download.
1. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?| A．La’eeb is an English word meaning “super-skilled player” |
| B．Qatar World Cup 2022 is the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world |
| C．Choosing a mascot is a trend started in FIFA World Cup 2022 |
| D．Willie，a tiger, once became the official mascot of the event. |
| A．The previous mascot | B．A famous soccer player |
| C．A well-known cartoon character | D．An Arabic headdress |
| A．There is only one explanation about what La’eeb looks like |
| B．La’eeb is fun and playful |
| C．He is sure La’eeb can not be loved by the old fans |
| D．He announced that La’eeb resembled a ghost . |
| A．TikTok | B．Instagram | C．Snapchat | D．Sina-Weibo |
3 . Why I love swimming
If you were to ask me what my favorite sport is, my answer would be swimming. I started learning how to swim when I was five years old and I have been swimming ever since.
The first reason that I love swimming is that it can be quite relaxing . I love the feeling of floating on the water and feeling almost weightless.
In the summer, swimming provides a nice, refreshing break!
And finally, it’s a life skill which everyone should have. Not only is it good for your health, but you never know when you’ll need your ability to swim.
| A．I can even encourage you to go for a swim. |
| B．There are many reasons why I love swimming. |
| C．I find that whenever I leave the pool I feel totally relaxed. |
| D．On the other hand, it can also be a fast-paced competitive sport. |
| E．There’s nothing better than jumping into the water on a hot summer day.. |
| F．It is a sport which can be done all over the world in many beautiful locations. |
| G．Another reason that I love swimming is that it has more variety than other sports. |
