1 . Starting a daily running routine needs determination. Looking back on my old running routine, it wasn’t so much the passion that affected my sticking to a regular schedule — but it was the environment. There had to be no rain pouring down, there had to be not many people on the basketball court and the ambient (周围的) temperature had to be just right. Or maybe I was just making an excuse for myself not to get up at 5 in the morning?

I was quite successful at doing so when I was 15 and when it was summer. When I was overweight, I ate more snacks than the actual full meals in a day, and I hardly got off the sofa. One summer day, I decided that it was time to put a stop to the idea that I was just the fat kid. I didn’t want to put in that box anymore. There was a tipping point (临界点) where inspiration happened, and discipline (自律) just took over from there. I needed to make sure that I ran 10 laps of the park a day — this was the contract (契约) I made with myself that summer. And if I achieved that, I knew I’d be closer to my goal of being just a kid with normal weight.

Ten laps, six days a week — sometimes no breakfast, hardly a bite at dinner, one snack a day—this lasted two months. I’d lost over 30 pounds that summer, which was roughly a quarter of my body weight. Some days, I didn’t have the motivation. But the contract I made with myself kept reminding me — if I’d break it, would I even bother making future self-contracts anymore? There were sleepy days, and there were days when I should have rested my trembling knees, but discipline won over them all.

1. What do we know about the author’s past running routine?

A．It was made by the author’s parents.	B．It mainly depended on the environment.
C．It referred to many people at site.	D．It failed in the end.

2. What can we infer from the fact that the author was overweight?

A．The author didn’t live a healthy lifestyle.

B．Summer is a season for people to be fat.

C．Good eating habits could make one put on weight.

D．Getting up late made him a fat kid.

3. Why did the author keep the contract that made with himself?

A．He felt looked down upon when he was fat.

B．He couldn’t find a right word to describe his size.

C．He made up his mind to achieve his goal of losing weight.

D．He was too fat to find the right size of clothes or shoes.

4. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．My Running Routine Was Affected by the Environment.

B．It Was Unpleasant to Be Overweight.

C．I Made a Contract on Running.

D．Discipline Helps Achieve My Goal.

2 . These days, are you spending more time feeling guilty about not working out than working out? If so, you’re probably the kind of lapsed boomer. You’ve joined the 4-in-10 adult Americans of all ages who admit they’re not physically active at all, according to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Exercise experts like Richard Cotton and Cedric Bryant have heard it all before — busy boomers complaining that, between car pools and van pools and making ends meet, they hardly have time for a movie, much less regular exercise. Here are some of their best tips.

Prepare.

Plan your workout wardrobe so you’ll be comfortable. Consider the weather you will be walking in and decide: long pants, long sleeve, shorts, hat?

Don’t skimp (克扣) on shoes.

Which type? “If you are walking with the hope of jogging finally, buy running shoes,” says Cotton. If you plan to walk as your main exercise, get walking shoes.

Start slowly.

“Do much less than you think you are able to,” Cotton suggests. Take a 10-minute walk if you’re newly back to workouts. It’s not enough, “but it’s a start.” Consider walking as a good way to get back to exercise.

Do the talk test.

If you can’t talk without difficulty as you walk or jog, you’re going too fast and trying to do too much, Bryant says.

Consider getting an exercise buddy (同伴).

That could help increase your faithfulness to your new habit. “An exercise partner is always nice”, Cotton says, “especially if you can get someone who already has the habit. That’s a free ride.”

Be realistic about the payoff.

You might notice looser waistbands but no difference on the scale. “As you get up into 35-, 40- or 45-minute walks, you can expect weight loss,” Cotton says. “But even if you do not lose a pound, you are healthier if you exercise.” And quite possibly, that might put you higher up on Bush’s invite list, should he host another run.

1. The “lapsed boomer” mentioned in paragraph 1 refers to people who ______.

A．are professional sports experts

B．work hard and hate taking exercise

C．try to get inactive people back into sports programs

D．are physically inactive and have no time for regular exercise

2. According to the passage, when you take exercise, you’d better not ______.

A．wear comfortable clothing	B．be realistic about weight loss
C．find an exercise partner	D．do more than you think you are able to start

3. What can be inferred from the part of “talk test”?

A．Talking is not allowed while you are taking exercise.

B．You may feel better if talking with someone while running.

C．It is used to test the intensity of your running.

D．The more you talk, the longer you will run.

4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Being different on the scale is more difficult than losing weight.

B．You can’t expect weight loss unless you walk 45 minutes a day.

C．Exercise can bring you at least health more than weight loss.

D．You can be invited to a running race unless you lose weight.

5. What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?

A．To illustrate how to do sports.

B．To warn people not to work too hard.

C．To advocate people to bring fitness back in life.

D．To give people advice on how to lose weight.

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 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 impacts 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 do we know about the competition?

A．It is hosted every two years.

B．It is for professional journalists.

C．It includes three age categories.

D．It invites participants to present story ideas.

2. The theme of your entry should be about ______.

A．your life and your experience	B．the secret of your parents’ success
C．protecting the environment	D．public hygiene and health

3. How can participants submit their entries?

A．By posting their works to the BBC.

B．By following the online mechanism.

C．By contacting a member of the competition team.

D．By emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.

4. What can we learn about the judges?

A．They will finish all the judging in July.

B．They will be selected from school teachers.

C．They will select 40 winning stories for broadcasting.

D．They will judge participants based on their reporting skills.

5. If you want to know more about the competition, you can contact the team by ______.

A．fax	B．email
C．visiting their official website	D．leaving a message through calling

4 . Last year, I raced the Acura Ten Miler in Toronto. With 1-2 miles left, I noticed a female runner ahead of me who was weaving (穿行) in and out of a group of people, looking pale. Realizing something was wrong, I found a police officer and told him about it, and waited until she was close enough that I could point her out. He immediately called for an ambulance. I ran off and wondered how many people passed me, but I knew I did the right thing.

This Saturday, I raced the Canada Day 5K in Burlington. I’ve raced the course many times. My friend Monica and I went together with a goal to run competitively. I wanted to finish faster than I did in June, when my 5K time was 21:57. I felt it realistic to beat that time.

When the starting gun sounded, I went out fast and happened to run shoulder to shoulder with Monica’s daughter, but I soon pulled ahead. Shortly after, though, I heard “Please help me” from behind. Monica’s daughter is athletic, but she’s learning to run faster with her asthma (哮喘). Knowing that she had trouble, I stopped.

We finished the last 2K together. It troubled me when some runners passed me, and I had to stop to walk with her for a bit. But I thought making sure she was okay was more important, so I talked to her through the rest of the race. We finished together and cheered for her mom as she crossed the finishing line.

At last, my time was a bit longer than I wanted, but I was okay with that. If I had based my time on my age group’s winning time, I would have met my goal time. But I thought I made the right decision to help this girl get to the finishing line safely. For me, that was what mattered on Sunday morning. There will always be another race.

1. What did the author do during the Acura Ten Miler race?

A．She made new friends.	B．She helped a woman get rescued.
C．She broke her past record.	D．She stopped halfway due to illness.

2. How did the author feel before racing the Canada Day 5K?

A．Cautious.

B．Nervous.

C．Bored.

D．Confident.

3. How did the author help Monica’s daughter?

A．By keeping her company.	B．By finding her mother.
C．By calling her an ambulance.	D．By cheering for her courage.

4. Which of the following can best describe the author?

A．Honest and dependable.	B．Amazing and hard-working.
C．Helpful and kind.	D．Talkative and cheerful.

5. What can be the theme for the text?

A．Learn to walk before you run.	B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．All roads lead to Rome.	D．Winning is not everything.

5 . Youth Speech Competition

UNICEF is working towards a world where every child has what they need to survive and develop. But we can’t do it without big ideas from young people — young people who are brave enough to share their brilliant ideas with the world. UNICEF USA and TED-Ed invite young people to create their own talks on the rights of children and the problems young people face around the world.

One winner will be invited to UNICEF USA’s Annual Student Summit to make his/her speech on stage!

Criteria (标准)

Youths aged 10-18 (if you are under 13, you must have a parent or teacher to help you register (报名)).

Must register online.

Your video must be under 2 minutes.

Deadline (截止时间): Your video must be handed in by midnight, January 27, 2023.
Topics of Discussion:
●Migration   ●Sustainable (可持续的) Development ●Values and Beliefs
Prizes

Winners will be announced on February 4, 2023.

One winner will be invited to make his/her speech on stage on UNICEF USA’s Annual Student Summit in Washington, D. C. on March 16-17, 2023!

UNICEF USA will pay for all travel expenses (flights and hotels). The student will be responsible for personal meals and personal expenses. If you are under the age of 18, you will need to travel with a responsible adult chaperone (监护人). UNICEF USA will pay for the chaperone’s travel expenses as well.

How to Register

Create an account (账户) using this link: ed.ted.com/unicefusa.

Once your account has been created, return to the TED-Ed Student Talks page and register!

Once you’ve handed in your registration, allow 2-3 days for processing.

Once you’ve recorded your talk, upload it using the “Upload” tab in your Resource Library on the TED-Ed website.

1. What will UNICEF USA and TED-Ed welcome?

A．Excellent paintings.	B．Brilliant articles.
C．Interesting stories.	D．Creative ideas.

2. What should young people do to take part in the event?

A．Pay an entry fee.	B．Attend a training class.
C．Send a speech video within 2 minutes.	D．Perform on stage in Washington, D. C.

3. What’s special about the event?

A．It has no age limit.	B．It focus on social issues.
C．It provides free meals.	D．It is held every two years.

4. When can we watch the final speech at UNICEF USA’s Annual Student Summit?

A．On January 27, 2023.	B．On February 4, 2023.
C．On April 18, 2023.	D．On March 16-17, 2023.

5. If you want to register for the competition, you need to ______.

A．visit TED-Ed’s website	B．send an e-mail
C．sign up in a library	D．call workers from TED

6 . Which is the right fitness pathway for you?

At our gym, we offer several fitness pathways catering to (满足) different needs and goals. Let’s explore each option in more detail:

Gym Welcome

Price: Free

Session duration: Up to 25 minutes

This pathway is ideal for members who are new to a gym environment. During this session, our aim is to familiarize you with all our facilities and services. You will learn about the key health and safety aspects of the gym and understand how to use the fitness equipment effectively. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with a member of our staff who can provide exercise advice to help you get started on your fitness journey.

Personal Program

Price: Free

Session duration: Up to 55 minutes

The Personal Program pathway is suitable for everyone, especially those who are new to the gym. This program is designed to meet your Individual needs, ensuring a more effective workout. The length of the program can be tailored (专门定制) according to your requirements. Once the program is complete, you can choose to renew it or explore other program options offered by our gym. Please note that personal programs are limited to one program per member every 12 weeks.

Personal Training

Price: £45 per session

Buy five sessions for the price of four at £180.

Session duration: 60 minutes

For individuals who are dedicated to maximizing their training and achieving specific goals, our Personal Training pathway is a perfect fit. Whether you’re an athlete, someone in need of guidance and motivation, or preparing for a particular event such as a sport competition or wedding, our personal trainers will provide tailored guidance and support throughout your fitness journey.

Group Personal Training

Price:

-Two-person personal training session: £60

-Three-person personal training session:£75

-Five four-person personal training sessions: £240

-Five five-person personal training sessions: £330

How to book

If you would like to book or have any questions about the sessions on this page, please speak to a member of staff.This can also be done via email at fitness@sport.cam.ac.uk.

1. Who is the “Gym Welcome” session most suitable for?

A．New gym members.	B．Experienced gym-goers.
C．Athletes and competitors.	D．Students with specific fitness goals.

2. What do we know about the “Personal Program”?

A．It can be renewed at any time.	B．It provides individualized workouts.
C．It will be a one-time free session for anyone.	D．It is designed to meet the needs of the majority.

3. How often can a member have a “Personal Program” session?

A．Once every 6 weeks.	B．Twice every 6 weeks.
C．Once every 12 weeks.	D．Twice every 12 weeks.

4. What is the maximum duration of a“Personal Training”session?

A．25 minutes.

B．55 minutes.

C．75 minutes.

D．60 minutes.

5. If someone wants to engage in“Group Personal Training”with two friends, what would be the total cost for five sessions?

A．£180.

B．£240.

C．£300.

D．£375.

7 . 阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到相应的位置上(请注意问题后的词数要求。)

Teamwork is an important part of the health and fitness program at Spirit Club, where most of the participants have disabilities.

Jared Ciner created the program two years ago, “Our main focus is the same thing as any other gym’s, which is to help people be active and healthy, but the difference is that we do change a little bit to make sure that it is right pace for the people we are working with, so that everybody can follow along.”

Ciner used to work as a director for a local organization aimed at helping people with disabilities and as apart-time personal trainer at gyms. “I noticed that many of the people who I was working with who had disabilities did not exercise, struggled with weight problems, and were looking for more physical methods and more social ways,” he said.

His volunteer experience in Ethiopia working with children from very poor families helped him understand the influence of organized physical activity, too. “That helped me realize how much organized physical activity can help people connect to each other and increase people’s self-esteem (自尊),” Ciner said.

Classes at Spirit Club are interactive, and students can come with parents. They participate in partnered workouts and learn balance, strength, speed and agility (灵活性). They are also encouraged to eat right.

Alan Bradshaw, who is mentally disabled, has been coming to classes for two years. “He recently lost 21 pounds,” said his mother. “He is more outgoing. When he first started, he couldn’t sit on the floor, get down on the floor. He is doing that now. Great changes have happened to him and it is an important step forward for him. He likes the gym because he can make friends easily and exercise at the same time,” she said.

1. What is the main purpose of the program at Spirit Club? (no more than 8 words)
_________________________________________________________________________
2. What was Jared Ciner before he created Spirit Club? (no more than 15 words)
_________________________________________________________________________
3. What is Jared Ciner’s view on organized physical activities? (no more than 13 words)
_________________________________________________________________________
4. How does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean? (no more than 2 words)
_________________________________________________________________________
5. What do you think of Spirit Club? Give reasons in your own words. (no more than 25 words)
_________________________________________________________________________

8 . Riding through the World

Ready to ride? The Hershey Harrisburg Region offers a variety of scenic pathways and rugged (崎岖的) trails for all skill levels in any season.

Stony Valley Rail Troll

Enjoy 19 miles of family-friendly trail near Dauphin, PA. This peaceful trek through Stony Valley is part of the second largest roadless wilderness tract of land of Pennsylvania.

Trails: 1             Trail length: 19. 2 miles

Trail type: primitive       Difficulty: easy

Average time: 2. 5 hrs       Average trail grade: 1 degree

Capital Area Greenbelt

Enjoy 21 miles of beautiful scenery, historic architecture, and magnificent views of the river and Pennsylvania Capitol complex. Combining urban, wooded, and paved trails, the Greenbelt Trail System is also popular for hikes, walks and recreational biking.

Trails: 5             Trail length: 21. 89 miles

Trail type: paved and primitive       Difficulty: easy to moderate

Average time: 3. 5 hrs       Average trail grade: 1. 5 degrees

Hershey Medical Center Troll

Ten miles of new trails wind their way through the Pean State University at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Campus. The trails are divided into two sections, with one side geared toward more challenging sides and the other hosting more: open and flowing pathways.

Trails: 10             Trail length: 9. 7 miles

Trail type: paved and primitive       Difficulty: moderate

Average time: 1. 5 hrs       Average trail grade: 2 degrees

Rattling Creek Troll System

Expert riders looking for a challenging track with varied terrain (地形) will love this trail. The Rattling Creek trail network covers over 20 miles of rugged singletrack terrain, as well as miles of tamer gravel (砾石) forest roads. The trail network comprises trails in the Weiser State Forest and in Lykens Borough.

Trails: 15             Trail length: 22. 3 miles

Trail typo: primitive and rocky       Difficulty: difficult

Average time: 3. 5 hrs       Average trail grade: 3 degrees

1. Which of the following trails is the most suitable for family cycling?

A．Stony Valley Rail Trail	B．Capital Area Greenbelt
C．Hershey Medical Center Trail	D．Rattling Creek Trail System

2. What can you see along the way if you choose Capital Area Greenbelt?

A．Roadless wilderness.	B．Stunning views of a lake.
C．Skyscrapers and towers.	D．Buildings with a long history.

3. What do Capital Area Greenbelt and Hershey Medical Center Trail have in common?

A．Both are 21 miles long.	B．Both are easy for riders.
C．Both are paved and primitive.	D．Both are divided into two sections.

4. Who would most probably choose Ratting Creek Trail System?

A．Experienced riders.	B．Someone new to cycling.
C．Those who love urban views.	D．Those who want to relax themselves.

5. Where do you probably find the passage?

A．In a textbook	B．In an outdoor program brochure.
C．In a sportswear advertisement	D．In a gym notice.

9 . The Big Picture Photo Contest

What on Earth have you photographed? The annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition encourages little photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this photo competition that will both celebrate and display the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to protect the environment through the power of imagery. It has been held since 1991 and has received more than 3 million entries from children in over 100 countries. The winning images are exhibited at one of the most famous science institutions in the world in San Francisco, California, the USA.

Theme

“Life and the Environment”

Contest Prizes:

$12,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to the winners: The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000 for the best overall image and be featured in the annual exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences (December 26 - December 31,2019). The first place winners of the seven official categories will each receive $1,000 in cash and also have their winning images featured in the annual exhibit. Up to 6 additional finalists will be awarded a certificate of recognition for each category.

Eligibility (参赛资格)

Children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. Only hard copies of photos will be accepted. Full name, age (day, month and year), sex and full address including phone number and e-mail must be on the back of the photo.

E-mail: BigPicture@hottail.com

Telephone

0440-321-8356

Limit

You can submit more than one entry.

Entry Fee

$5 for one single image submission in any category.

Copyright

Note that by entering the competition, you have assigned copyright of your photo(s) to the organizers. The photo (s) will not be returned and will be used to raise environmental awareness through exhibitions, websites, posters, publications, etc. and to raise funds to further promote environmental activities by children.

Deadline

October 01, 2019.

1. What can we know about the contest?

A．It requires that the works should be relevant to the environment.

B．It is organized by some famous science institutions in the world.

C．It has been held in over 100 countries every other year since 1991.

D．It invites professional photographers from the world to participate.

2. What can be known from the passage?

A．All submissions will be exhibited at a science institution.

B．Junior school students are not eligible for the competition.

C．Participants must send their personal information along with their work.

D．The first place winner of the seven official categories will receive $12,000.

3. Who will own the copyright of the photos after the competition?

A．The participants.	B．The organizers.
C．The judges.	D．The science institution.

4. After the contest, the photos will be _____.

A．given back to the participants

B．made known to the public on October 1

C．used to improve people environment awareness

D．sold to collect money for environmental protection

5. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To entertain readers.	B．To introduce the exhibits.
C．To make a survey.	D．To get readers informed.

10 . The family of a gifted chess player living in London has been given the right to stay in Britain because of his “world-class talent”.

Nine-year-old Shreyas Royal had to leave the country with his parents when his father’s work visa (签证) couldn’t be used next month, the UK Press Association (PA) reported.

In a post (帖子) on his Facebook page Friday, Shreyas celebrated the news that they could now stay, saying it was a “deep pleasure for all of us”. “I would like to say a big thank-you to each and everyone from the bottom of my heart!” he wrote.

Shreyas, who plays for Battersea Chess Club, was born in India but moved to Britain when he was three years old after his father, an IT project manager, was offered a job there, according to PA.

The Home Office said the boy’s father, Jitendra Singh, had been given permission to ask for another five-year work visa without leaving the United Kingdom due to Shreyas’ talent, according to PA.

“After much research, I have taken the personal decision to allow Shreyas and his family to stay in the UK,” Home Secretary Sajid Javid said. “The UK is a country that brings up world-class talent and Shreyas is one of the most gifted chess players in his generation (代).”

Battersea Chess Club, which was established in 1885, welcomed the Home Office’s decision in a statement on its website.

“Shreyas is a very nice, down-to-earth young man who has a big future ahead of him on the world stage hopefully representing England,” said club secretary Leon Watson. “We strongly believe he will make us proud. We wish him every success going forward. In 10 years’ time we hope he’ll be a famous name as England’s first world champion.”

In a Facebook post on Monday, Shreyas announced that following his performance at the British Chess Championship he was now ranked second in the world for his age group.

1. What led to the special treatment of Shreyas Royal’s family?

A．Sajid Javid’s help.	B．Leon Watson’s support.
C．Jitendra Singh’s requirement.	D．Shreyas Royal’s special talent.

2. Which word can best describe Shreyas Royal’s feeling at the moment?

A．Thankful.

B．Surprised.

C．Confused.

D．Regretful.

3. How long has Shreyas Royal been in Britain?

A．For about three years.	B．For about six years.
C．For about nine years.	D．For about ten years.

4. What was Leon Watson’s attitude toward Shreyas Royal?

A．Very interested.	B．A little worried.
C．Very confident.	D．A little doubtful.

5. What can we learn about Shreyas Royal?

A．He has moved to India now.

B．He does well at school too.

C．He has achieved fame in playing chess internationally.

D．He moved to England to learn to play chess.