From October 4 to October 6, the National English Speaking Competition
During the three-day event, young
When
1. Where are the speakers?
| A．In a park. | B．In a hospital. | C．In a gym. |
| A．She fell off the bed. |
| B．She had trouble in breathing. |
| C．She felt painful in her heart. |
| A．To have a physical examination regularly. |
| B．To get more sleep every night. |
| C．To change her lifestyle. |
| A．Getting up early. | B．Giving up fried chips. | C．Having terrible dreams. |
3 . BBC Young Reporter Competition
If you are 11-18 years old, tell us about a story you think the BBC should be reporting.
What is the BBC Young Reporter Competition?
It is a yearly opportunity for 11-to 18-year-olds across the UK to submit (提交) an original story idea to the BBC. BBC Young Reporter Competition winners will have the chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and program makers. We are not looking for finished reports but entries should just be an outline (概述) of a story idea. This can be submitted as a written description or videos.
Entries will be judged in two age categories: 11 -15 and 16- 18. There is one entry category: Me and My World, Entries should be an original and true story about your life, or the world you live in. It could be about your own identity or experience that influences you or your community. You need to show how your report on this story can reflect the wider situation. Entries will only be considered when submitted via the online mechanism (机制). No other method of entry is permitted (this includes email or post).
Judging process
Stories will be judged on editorial merit (优点)—that means the strength of the story, originality, and the personal story or background related to it. Judges will be looking for 40 winning stories from across the UK. Judges include editors from across the BBC as well as presenters and reporters. Stories will not be broadcast until all the judging is completed and the winners are announced in June.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the BBC Young Reporter Competition, please contact a member of the team by emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.
1. What can be learned about the competition?| A．It is hosted once a year. |
| B．It is for professional journalists. |
| C．Stories can be submitted by email. |
| D．Participants should present their complete stories. |
| A．The story should be about a history hero. |
| B．The story may be adapted from another one. |
| C．The story can be an imaginary one in the future. |
| D．The story ought to be about their real experience. |
| A．Stories can be broadcast in June. |
| B．Judges are all editors from across the BBC. |
| C．Stories must be recommended by a teacher or a professor. |
| D．Judges will be looking for 40 winning stories from across Europe. |
1. What does Mike want to draw?
| A．Birds. | B．Flowers. | C．Monkeys. |
| A．$50 cash coupon. | B．Some pencils. | C．A notebook. |
1. 活动目的和过程；
2. 活动反响及意义。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：趣味运动会Fun Sports Day；袋鼠跳 sack jumping；三条腿比赛three-legged races
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1.活动目的；
2.活动安排和注意事项；
3.呼吁参加。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80词左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear students,
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7 . Taking exercise in a crowded, noisy gym will improve your muscle but may not make much difference in your stress level. By contrast, hiking improves not only your physical fitness level, but your mental health as well. “I hike with friends every week. Whether I am wandering down a flat path along a river or climbing a rock y mountain in the wilderness, hiking can be beneficial to me because it exposes (使接触) me to outdoor scenes such as mountain s and rivers, which can always offer me good ideas about paintings and music,” Marry Copper, a hiker said.
Experts agree that hiking reduces stress. According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), hiking increases the body’s production of endorphins, a type of chemical that improves mood (情绪). Endorphins also help you sleep more soundly, which will lower your stress level. However, not all scientists agree that hiking raises your endorphin level. Instead, some researchers believe that hiking causes the release of the chemical norepinephrine, which helps make you less excited or upset.
The controversy (争议) is ongoing, but it is clear that however it happens, hiking is useful when you are feeling anxious. Hiking can also help improve your confidence. Walking down a path is a repetitive motion, which can lead your brain into relaxing; you may “zone out” to the point where you won’t be thinking about anything in particular. Being outside in the open air may also help you exercise better because most people do indoors; getting out from under a roof can lift your spirits.
Hiking may improve your mood more than a gym workout will, but your risks are also greater. People sometimes try to make their own way rather than stick to established paths. They are proud to say they like to have an adventure. However, people who try to do something new could be attacked by wildlife and get hurt and lost. So stick to the known roads and bring a cellphone with you, and always tell someone where and when you are going hiking, even if you have a partner going with you.
1. Why does Marry Copper like hiking?| A．She dislikes exercising in the gym. | B．She can meet new friends when hiking. |
| C．She can draw inspiration from nature. | D．She has the spirit of adventure in the wilderness. |
| A．Scientists have reached an agreement. |
| B．Sound sleep can increase the body’s endorphin level. |
| C．Stress is caused by the body’s production of endorphin. |
| D．The chemical norepinephrine could make people calm. |
| A．Negative | B．Positive | C．Objective | D．Unclear |
| A．How can hiking cause controversy? | B．Why do people like exercising outdoors? |
| C．What do hikers like to do in the wilderness? | D．What benefits can hiking bring to people? |
It is hard not to desire victory in all your efforts when the world seems so competitive and especially if you’re a boy growing up with those values. A boy grew up in a similar environment where winning was all that was valued and he longed to succeed. The boy was good at running, so he called everyone in the nearby villages for a race. A large group of people came to see this exciting event!
The boy had been training hard for this race. He ran among the strongest boys from around the villages and it looked like heat on a finish line, but the young boy came out victorious! The crowd went wild with delight as they cheerfully waved banners(横幅) praising him. The boy loved the attention. It made him feel happy.
There were several types of races, sprint, long distances, relays etc. The boy was unbeatable in all the races he competed in. The crowd loved him even more after each victory; they clapped with excitement. The boy felt very proud of his accomplishments.
But among the crowd was a wise older man who did not seem as impressed with the boy’s victory as the rest. Just as the boy thought all the races for the day were over. The old man shouted from the crowd, “there is one more race left—the most important one.” The boy was surprised by the additional race, but he was confident he could win any race.
The old man brought two new competitors for the boy, a blind man and a weak old lady. “What type of race is this? I can easily win them.” the boy exclaimed. “The most important one,” said the old man. So, the boy ran the race as he knew he would win this time too. When the boy crossed the finish line, the blind man was still at the start and the old lady had just started to move. The boy raised his hands after his victory, waiting for the familiar cheering.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
To his disbelief, the crowd was silent.
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The boy raced again.
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9 . Home workout
As long as there is a space at home, we can move. It will take time if we go outside as time is precious, especially in this fast- paced age. So many people like to exercise at home. However, without trainers, getting good exercises at home can be difficult.
Avoid over-training. Nowadays, a lot of people prefer to do some popular programs they see on social media. But a lot of these programs are high-in-tensity (高强度的) and designed to make you feel tired.
Do yoga in a suitable way.
| A．It can be tricky to do yoga at home. |
| B．Yoga is the most effective in the presence of an instructor. |
| C．Here is something you should pay attention to when you choose to exercise at home. |
| D．Instead, you should try a program that is working toward a goal, with exercises you’re able to do. |
| E．Watch your form. |
| F．But having bad form can lead to injury. |
| G．People find it easy to do these programs. |
10 . You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression—this was the theme of this year’s International Public Speaking Competition(IPSC). Thirty-three young speakers aged 16 to 20 from around the world
“Rather than a competition, the
Apart from the
Although still a teen, Wu is no stranger to the public speaking podium (讲台). But on the stage of the IPSC, speakers had no podium to
Another difference that caught Wu’s
“Audiences are
| A．played around | B．gathered at | C．chatted in | D．discussed about |
| A．speech | B．treat | C．report | D．lesson |
| A．exercise | B．discovery | C．experience | D．job |
| A．invited | B．asked | C．chose | D．allowed |
| A．warnings | B．examples | C．similarities | D．entertainments |
| A．special | B．awful | C．unbelievable | D．obvious |
| A．impressed | B．moved | C．frightened | D．worried |
| A．sit | B．stand | C．climb | D．jump |
| A．please | B．face | C．amuse | D．trust |
| A．famous | B．boring | C．hard | D．important |
| A．instead of | B．along with | C．because of | D．according to |
| A．attention | B．breath | C．step | D．word |
| A．performance | B．trip | C．event | D．research |
| A．difficult | B．sorry | C．careful | D．eager |
| A．namely | B．especially | C．definitely | D．naturally |
