1 . Rushing down the path, the traceur (跑酷者) is on the lookout for his next obstacles such as fire escapes, walls, or fences. As soon as he realizes a massive brick wall stands between him and where he wants to be, he unintentionally grabs on the wall with his hands and lifts himself to stand on top of it. His next move is a jump that lands him back on solid ground; however, noticing that he is unstable, he rolls to avoid injury.
Traceurs are athletes who perform remarkable gymnastics actions in urban environments. Serious traceurs are fascinated not just by the physical challenges of Parkour, but by its philosophy. Those who learn to excel at Parkour claim to develop not just physical fitness, but increased self-confidence and critical thinking skills, as they train themselves to find ways around every obstacle in their paths.
Because of these philosophical foundations, Parkour is often described by traceurs as more of a lifestyle or an art form than a sport. Passionate traceurs are determined to keep Parkour from becoming a competitive attempt. Competition, they argue, devalues the philosophical theory behind Parkour. People who practice Parkour should be more concerned with their relationship to the environment than with a ticking clock, a score, or a cheering crowd. Furthermore, traceurs should work with each other to improve confidence, awareness, and unity. Competition, they argue, only brings about feelings of conflict and disharmony.
While Parkour purists suggest that the philosophy behind Parkour helps to limit injuries, they must remember that not everyone who tries to leap over a mailbox is an experienced traceur trying to get in touch with his or her environment. Adolescents attempting to carry out these acrobatic (杂技的) skills could severely injure themselves. So while newcomers to Parkour might be eager to investigate this art of movement, it would be wise for them to remember the physicality behind the philosophy. After all, philosophy is not much good to a broken leg.
1. Why does the author describe a traceur at the beginning?| A．To illustrate what Parkour is like. | B．To teach ways of avoiding injuries. |
| C．To explain different Parkour moves. | D．To highlight the popularity of sports. |
| A．By strengthening physical fitness. | B．By winning Parkour competitions. |
| C．By building faith in conquering barriers. | D．By grasping some philosophical theories. |
| A．They are aware of how to treat injuries. |
| B．They suggest individual efforts in the sport. |
| C．They stress the relationship to the environment. |
| D．They are more concerned with remarkable actions. |
| A．Face physical challenges boldly. | B．Learn from experienced traceurs. |
| C．Start from leaping over a mailbox. | D．Consider the risk of severe harm. |
As a journalist, I have had the chance to meet some remarkable people in different fields, but no one has impressed me more than Austin Riley.
Austin Riley is a race car driver. He has been attracting crowds to the race track for years. But his claim to fame isn’t just being fast on the speedway. He is overcoming difficulties on the track for those with disabilities. Riley has autism (自闭症). Simple tasks like tying his shoes are extremely complicated for him, but when put in a race car—a complex, delicate piece of machine —he will take you by surprise.
I first met Riley and his father Jason in 2014, in Uxbridge, Ontario, at the local go-cart track. I still remember how excited Riley was to have me and my cameraman there filming his every move. He was a go-cart racer then. He could barely talk to me, let alone look at me. No matter how quiet and shy he was, I knew this kid was going to be something big.
The go-cart track is where Riley’s racing career began. His dad, Jason, just wanted to give him something to focus his energy on. Riley has always loved cars. He has been crazy about them since he was a very young child. He also loves speed. The minute he hit the gas, his mind began to move fast and everything felt in sync(同步).
Riley’s journey on the track soon took him from fast go-carts to really fast cars. He became the first person with autism in Canada to get his race car licence. It opened up the track for Riley to drive in the big leagues — the Radical Motorsports circuit. Riley is now racing across North America, putting him on the podium(领奖台) almost every time.
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However, behind every success for Riley and his family is a story of hardship.
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It is a tradition for a young Maasai man, called a moran in the Maasai language, to kill a lion alone with a spear to show that he is a man. With the kill, a moran would be able to win a “lion name” and admiration among young women.
Mingati Samanya, at the age of 69, is one of the Maasai elders. During his youth, Samanya killed two lions to show he was a man.
| A．It can help provide for their families. |
| B．Quite often women also join in the events. |
| C．That is how he had the “lion name” Mingati. |
| D．Here comes how they protect the rights of the Maasai. |
| E．But the Maasai seem to be ending the tradition. |
| F．However, their hunting has often been taken as a threat to the lions. |
| G．On a Saturday, the morans near Kimana will compete for rewards. |
4 . The Best Ways to Get Good at Any Sport
If sports are something that interests you, it stands to reason that you would want to be good at them. Succeeding in a sport takes skills, and skills take patience and determination.
Join a sports team.
If you want to become a sports superstar, joining a team is a good way to start. Even if your skills are currently low, joining an amateur league will sharpen up your skills. Sports teams are everywhere, and most of them are free to join. If you go to school, you should go for team tryouts when they’re happening.
Practice until your skills become second nature.
If you’re wondering at what point a skill becomes mastered, it is when you’re able to do it automatically and without thinking. This is called the autonomous stage, and it’s where you want to be at if you want to play sports competitively.
Set ambitious but realistic goals for yourself.
One of the biggest reasons people join sports teams in the first place is to make friends with new people. Chances are you’ll develop friendships with at least some of them. Making these friendships a priority is a good move if you want to become great at sports. You can practice together on your own time. The morale (士气) boost of playing with friends helps as well.
| A．Set your sights wide. |
| B．Promote friendships with other players. |
| C．Recreation centers are often host to sports teams as well. |
| D．This doesn’t mean saying you’ll be professional within a year. |
| E．But if the desire is intense enough, you will do anything to realize your dreams. |
| F．Given enough time and repetition, a skill will eventually fall under this category. |
| G．However, you need to think about other things if you want to be a good sports player. |
5 . For more than fifty years, athletes competing in the Olympic games have often been cheered on by either a furry or feathered friend. The Olympic mascot—a cartoonish representation of the host city’s culture and history is so important, and designs are often selected and finalized years before the Games take place. According to the International Olympic Committee(IOC) the role of these things is to help spread a “festive atmosphere” and embody the spirit of the event.
Over the decades, the world has welcomed snowmen, sasquatches, cowboy-hat-wearing bears and aliens to the Olympic stage. The first mascot was created in 1968 by designer Aline Lafargue for the Grenoble Winter Games in France. Affectionately named “Shuss”, the character consists of a two-toned head and lightning-bolt shaped leg attached to skis. Despiteholding the title of first ever mascot. Lafargue created and submitted her design for Shuss in just one night.
To find a worthy representative, each host country will typically organize a submission contest. In 2014 a competition held by Russia in anticipation for the Sochi Winter Games received more than 24.000 drawings. The winners a trio of arctic mammals were selected by a public vote with the results broadcast on Russian TV. But this hasn’t always been the case: For the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympic, one of the first Olympic events to be heavily influenced by corporate financing, Disney won the private bid for mascot design.
Since these creatures are also important to official merchandise (指定商品), cuteness and cuddliness have long been key standards for any mascot’s success. Merchandise of Beijing’s round panda mascot Bing Dwen Dwen for the 2022 Winter Games is already “selling like hotcakes”.
Character design becomes especially important when the Games coincide with a unique moment in history. For example, Sydney, Australia, the host country of the first Olympics of the millennium (千禧年), adopted three mascots for the first time in the Games’ history. The three anime-style cartoons, Syd, Olly and Millie, were named in reference to Sydney, Olympics and Millennium and T-shirts from this landmark Games are still circulating second-hand resale sites now.
1. What can we learn about the mascot from the first paragraph?| A．It takes a short time to design. | B．It reflects the city’s culture and history. |
| C．It reveals the spirit of the host city. | D．It can promote the city’s economic growth. |
| A．Disney. | B．Millie. | C．Aline Lafargne. | D．Grenoble. |
| A．Summarize the previous paragraphs. |
| B．Introduce the origin of the Olympic mascot. |
| C．Tell readers the features of a successful Olympic mascot. |
| D．Provide some information about the 2022 Winter Games. |
| A．The Olympic Game. | B．The mascot of the Olympic Game. |
| C．The designer of the mascot. | D．The host city of the Olympic Game. |
6 . Greenwood has been playing ball games since five years old. She is a catcher (接球手) for UR Baseball Team, and has recently been
As a college girl, her goal is to
Greenwood described the
Besides playing and training, Greenwood also travels across the country,
“It’s been cool to know that I’m having lasting
| A．accepted | B．educated | C．praised | D．rewarded |
| A．get it | B．keep it | C．make it | D．take it |
| A．conferences | B．competitions | C．performances | D．organizations |
| A．comfort | B．depression | C．enjoyment | D．pressure |
| A．female | B．local | C．professional | D．young |
| A．climbs | B．jumps | C．steps | D．wanders |
| A．advice | B．opinion | C．lecture | D．research |
| A．calls | B．beats | C．rides | D．trains |
| A．arguing | B．connecting | C．fighting | D．joking |
| A．complex | B．tough | C．significant | D．vivid |
| A．hardly | B．mostly | C．nearly | D．really |
| A．amused | B．disappointed | C．excited | D．panicked |
| A．actively | B．peacefully | C．randomly | D．unwillingly |
| A．functions | B．impacts | C．prospects | D．insights |
| A．afford | B．balance | C．control | D．pursue |
An intrepid (无畏的) group of elderly individuals in northern China’s Tianjin has recently sparked both
The spirited seniors have turned the Shizilin Bridge on the Haihe River
The bridge stands about 6 metres above the surface of the river, with the depth of water
The fun sport seems
8 . The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Leaders programme empowers talents to make a positive difference in their communities through sport. Twenty-five young leaders are being selected every two years for a four year period. They promote the Olympic values, spreading the message of sport for good.
To be an IOC young leader, you need to first complete the 4-Week Learning Sprint (冲刺).
4-Week Learning Sprint
The 4-Weck Learning Sprint, which will take place during November 2023, is a virtual learning programme. The sessions can be attended live or watched back after they are made available on the IOC channel. Each week, participants will be asked to complete a topic-specific reflection task.
The 4-Week Learning Sprint is open to anyone, with the target audience aged between 20 and 28.
After successfully completing the 4-Week Learning Sprint you will need to submit a plan for a sport-based project which you will work on if selected as an IOC young leader.
Requirements for the Applicants
·You have successfully completed the 4-Week Learning Sprint.
·You have completed your high school studies.
·You have at least one year of work experience.
·You have strong public speaking skills.
·You are self-motivated and committed.
·You are passionate about creating positive change in your community.
·You are open to being coached and advised by experts and peers (同伴).
·You are able to work with people from different backgrounds.
1. What’s the purpose of the IOC Young Leaders project?| A．To attend the 4-Week Learning Sprint. | B．To make a positive difference through sports. |
| C．To meet people from different backgrounds. | D．To complete your high school studies. |
| A．complete a reflection task each week | B．watch sports on the IOC channel |
| C．work on a sport-based project | D．coach and advise their peers |
| A．Spreading the message of sport for good. | B．Having at least one-year work experience. |
| C．Showing great passion for project planning. | D．Committing themselves to becoming an expert. |
1.做志愿者的过程；
2.做志愿者的感受。
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亚运会：Asian Games
Ladies and gentlemen,
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1．全校师生积极参加阳光体育活动；
2．介绍你最喜欢的体育项目；
3．谈谈中学生参加体育锻炼的重要性。
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参考词汇：阳光体育活动 a sunshine sports program
Dear Eric,
I’m really glad that you asked about sports in my school,
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Yours,
Li Hua
