1 . As the sun sinks towards the horizon, casting long shadows across the dusty football pitch (足球场) in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya, one player — Abdirahman —
“When I play with kids my age, I don’t feel
At just 14 years old, Abdirahman’s
Abdirahman was born in Kakuma in 2010, just two years after his parents and older siblings
“In Kakuma, we all have
Football has become an important part of Abdirahman’s life and a(n)
“When I play football, I feel
A.breaks out | B.stands out | C.calls out | D.drops out |
A.integrated | B.separated | C.challenged | D.qualified |
A.explained | B.accused | C.complained | D.appealed |
A.courage | B.responsibility | C.curiosity | D.pride |
A.reconstructs | B.prevents | C.replaces | D.reflects |
A.awkwardly | B.slowly | C.elegantly | D.nervously |
A.trick | B.kick | C.approach | D.attract |
A.approval | B.example | C.apology | D.warning |
A.built | B.crossed | C.broadened | D.removed |
A.scheduling | B.joining | C.fueling | D.escaping |
A.gifts | B.concerns | C.achievements | D.dreams |
A.Nevertheless | B.Instead | C.Besides | D.Therefore |
A.classify | B.showcase | C.estimate | D.notice |
A.expanding | B.directing | C.uniting | D.urging |
A.seen | B.lost | C.exhausted | D.alerted |
2 . A lot of people assume the more work they put in at the gym, and the longer and harder they push themselves, the better their results will be.
Your body is capable of making only tiny adaptations and improvements at any one time. Once you've given it enough push to make these changes, any additional work you do after that point won't be making you any better.
As a general rule, regardless of your experience, aim to only increase the volume of any exercise by one step from workout to workout.
A.It seems logical. |
B.Instead, it'll harm your progress. |
C.It's natural that you may want to keep fit. |
D.After that, you can stop exercising during the day. |
E.Only in this way can you enjoy the benefit of exercise. |
F.They would just increase the chance of injury for beginners. |
G.How much exercise you need to do depends on your current fitness level. |
1. What are the speakers talking about?
A.The supply distribution. |
B.The city marathon. |
C.The changeable weather. |
A.Around 10:00. | B.Around 8:00. | C.Around 12:00. |
A.Windy. | B.Sunny. | C.Cloudy. |
A.Work as a volunteer. | B.Run a race. | C.Join the law office. |
4 . On August 2nd when Indonesia got its only gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, the winning team of Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu fell to their knees and cried with relief. Some 3,500 miles away, Indonesia
In England, where the modern version of the sport
Badminton is the only sport in which Indonesia has ever won gold at the Olympics — and it has done so at all but one since the sport became an official
It is little wonder then that badminton is Indonesia’s
A.tripped | B.erupted | C.broke | D.collapsed |
A.declared | B.acknowledged | C.interpreted | D.appreciated |
A.existed | B.regained | C.originated | D.flowered |
A.varied | B.emerged | C.approached | D.grown |
A.challenger | B.host | C.threat | D.dominator |
A.distinguished | B.dynamic | C.complicated | D.privileged |
A.schedule | B.incident | C.event | D.project |
A.court | B.community | C.park | D.second |
A.spotted | B.witnessed | C.located | D.supported |
A.habit | B.favorite | C.practice | D.custom |
A.runs | B.contacts | C.demonstrates | D.conducts |
A.down | B.off | C.over | D.up |
A.numbered | B.limitless | C.definite | D.handsome |
A.source | B.resource | C.mark | D.symbol |
A.detect | B.produce | C.model | D.acquire |
1. On which day will the opening ceremony be held?
A.May 19th. | B.May 20th. | C.May 23rd. |
A.15 euros. | B.20 euros. | C.35 euros. |
A.Beautiful views. |
B.Convenient traffic. |
C.Accommodation discount. |
1. What is the most important part of choosing a good player?
A.Watching them play. | B.Testing their weight. | C.Assessing their strength. |
A.He is the smallest. | B.He is the quickest. | C.He is the strongest. |
A.Action speaks louder than words. |
B.First impression can’t always be trusted. |
C.He that falls today maybe up again tomorrow. |
1. What does the woman want to do?
A.Sign up for a PE class. |
B.Interview the man in the gym. |
C.Take some exercise to keep fit. |
A.Jogging. | B.Running. | C.Weight-lifting. |
A.Twice a week. | B.Three times a week. | C.Four times a week. |
A.She is eager to start the class. |
B.She often works out in the gym. |
C.She has done some exercise recently. |
Baduanjin, a form of
Jiang Xi, a fashion designer, took up Baduanjin, posting videos of her
“When practicing Baduanjin, all you need to do is to focus on your body and health, move slowly in a comfortable rhythm, and liberate yourself from the anxiety of living alone in big cities,” said Jiang Xi.
Actually, besides Baduanjin, martial arts, which bring benefits to health
Traditional martial arts and regimens have brought a concrete and natural way of life consistent with their inner
9 . Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix 2024
From April 19 to 21, the much-anticipated 2024 Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix will come alive with the roar of engines at the Shanghai International Circuit. Details about tickets for the event are as follows.
Ticket Price:
[Grandstand] [Session] [Price (RMB)]
A Platinum 3 Day Ticket 3880
• A High 3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun. Ticket 2880/490/890/2490
• A Low 3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun. Ticket 2280/390/690/1990
• H/K 3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun. Ticket 1480/290/590/1290
• C/F/J/L 3 Day Ticket 480
Ticketing Instructions:
• This event adopts electronic tickets with one ticket per person. Children require a full-priced ticket, and children under the age of three are not allowed entry.
• For each session of this event, a maximum of 4 tickets per mobile phone number and 1 ticket per ID card number can be purchased. When purchasing tickets, buyers must provide the audience’s real name, a valid personal ID, and a valid mobile phone number. After a successful purchase, ticket purchasers should retain e-ticket seat information appropriately.
• Ticket refunds can be requested without fees from the date of purchase until 24: 00 on February 29, 2024. From 00:00 on March 1, 2024, to 24: 00 on April 15, 2024, refunds will invite a 10% handling fee. No refunds will be accepted from 00: 00 on April 16, 2024. Returned within 7 working days.
• This event implements real-name verification with ID card and facial recognition for entry.
• The schedule and arrangement of the competition may be subject to changes, and please stay tuned to Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix official WeChat and Weibo for the latest information.
1. What should be offered to buy a ticket?A.The audience’s nickname. | B.The audience’s e-ticket seat information. |
C.The audience’s WeChat number. | D.The audience’s available phone number. |
A.59 yuan. | B.531 yuan. | C.1, 062 yuan. | D.1, 180 yuan. |
A.It will last 7 days. | B.It will be exciting and noisy. |
C.It doesn’t limit the audience’s age. | D.It will never be postponed or cancelled. |
10 . Writing Competitions for High School Students in 2024
Ocean Awareness Writing Contest
Ocean Awareness Writing Contest provides a platform for young people to understand environmental issues through artistic creation and creative thoughts, explore their relationship with the changing world, and become advocates of positive change.
Competition time: The deadline for submission is June 10, 2024. Students can upload their submissions starting from December 24, 2023.
Suitable for students: The contest is an international competition, which is open to any student aged 11—18 in middle or high school.
·Junior Division: 11—14 years old
·Senior Division: 15—18 years old
Young Authors Writing Competition
Young Authors Writing Competition is sponsored by the English and Creative Writing Department at Columbia College Chicago. The competition has grown into a yearly international con test of high school writers. You may enter up to two works (in separate files) in either of the categories: Creative Nonfiction and Creative Fiction. In the Poetry category, you may enter up to two files, but each can have 1—5 poems.
Competition time: The deadline is July 31, 2024.
Suitable for students: Open to students in grades 9—12 worldwide
Leonard L. Milberg’ 53 High School Poetry Prize
Leonard L. Milberg’ 53 High School Poetry Prize recognizes outstanding works by student writers in the 11th grade in the U. S. or abroad. Contest judges are poets on the Princeton University Creative Writing faculty.
Competition date: March 26, 2024
Suitable for students: Students in the 11th grade in the U. S. or around the world
The New York Times Annual Student Review Contest
The New York Times invites students to play critics and write an original review for their New York Times Student Review Contest. Students can review anything that fits into a category of creative expression that The New York Times covers—from architecture to music.
Competition date: April 6, 2024
Suitable for students: Students ages 11—19 anywhere in the world attending middle or high school can participate.
1. How many categories are included in Young Authors Writing Competition?A.2. | B.3. | C.4. | D.5. |
A.Ocean Awareness Writing Contest. |
B.Young Authors Writing Competition. |
C.Leonard L. Milberg’ 53 High School Poetry Prize. |
D.The New York Times Annual Student Review Contest. |
A.They are international contests. | B.They are organized by colleges. |
C.They are intended for all students. | D.They are open to different categories of works. |