1 . For some people, walking or running outdoors is a great way to exercise. What may not be so great is seeing rubbish all over the ground. Well, some people are doing something about it.     1     “Plogging” began in Sweden. The name connects the Swedish word “plocka,” which means to pick up, and the word “jogging,” which means to run slowly.

A Swedish man named Erik Ahlström, started the movement in 2016. He moved to Stockholm from a small community (社区) in northern Sweden. Each day he would ride his bike to work. He became worried about the amount of rubbish and litter he saw each day on his way to work. So, he took matters into his own hands. He began picking up the rubbish.     2    

Today, plogging is an official activity, which is becoming more and more popular. People of all ages are welcome to plog. Exercise while helping your community.     3     It can also build closer social connections in a community. When the street looks bad and it’s dirty, you're going to feel bad about the community. You may even feel less safe because of that. So if we’re all doing our part and picking it up, it’s very easy to help beautify it, and help build those social connection.     4     You get to feel some social duty when you do this.

Along with cleaning up the environment, there may be another reason to choose plogging instead of just jogging. You may get a better workout. One fitness app, Lifesum, records one hour of plogging as burning 288 calories.     5    

As can be seen, cities around the world now hold plogging events. The goal is to spread the idea that littering is not acceptable. People would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground.

A．Plogging is equal parts of exercise and community service.

B．And that is how plogging was born!

C．And plogging does good to your health.

D．Usual jogging burns about 235 calories.

E．They are plogging!

F．There are people all around the world doing this.

G．You get to know your neighbors.

2 . The Olympic flame

The Olympic Flame is a symbol carried over from the ancient Olympics, where a flame burned at the altar（祭坛）of Zeus throughout competition. It was finally reintroduced at the 1924 Amsterdam Games, and again burned in 1932.

Carl Diem, chairman of the organizing committee for the 1936 Berlin Games, proposed that the flame be lit in Greece and transported to Berlin via a torch relay. The idea was adopted(采纳) and continued at every Olympic Games since 1952. The flame is lit at the ancient site of Olympia by the natural rays of the sun reflected off a curved mirror. It is lit at a ceremony by women dressed in robes resembling those worn in ancient times, who then pass it to the first relay runner.

The Olympic motto

“Citius, altius, fortius” is a Latin phrase meaning “swifter, higher, stronger”, which Baron de Coubertin borrowed from Father Henri Martin Dideon of Paris. Dideon was headmaster of Arcueil College, and used the phrase to describe the athletic achievements of students at the school. He had previously been at the Albert Le Grand school, where the Latin words were carved in stone above the main entrance.

The Olympic oath

“In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams.”

Written by Baron de Coubertin, the oath is taken by an athlete from the host nation while holding a corner of the Olympic flag. The athletes’ oath was first taken by Belgian fencer Victor Boin at the 1920 Antwerp Games. A judge from the host country also speaks the oath, with slightly different wording.

1. The Olympic flame was first burned at _______ in modern times.

A．the 1920 Games

B．the 1924 Games

C．the 1932 Games

D．the 1936 Games

2. The underlined word "proposed" can be replaced with       .

A．ordered

B．insisted

C．suggested

D．requested

3. From the passage we can learn ________.

A．the first torch relay was held at the 1936 Berlin Games

B．before 1936, no flames burned at the Olympic Games

C．Carl Diem proposed that flames should burn at the Olympic Games

D．The Olympic torch has burned since 1924

4. The Olympic motto was        .

A．written by Baron de Coubertin

B．from Greek

C．from the ancient Olympic

D．borrowed from Father Henri Dideon of Paris

3 . The first ancient Olympic Games for which we still have written records were held in 776 BC. Coroebus won the only event at the Olympics. This made him the first Olympic champion in history. Then the Olympic Games developed and continued to be held every four years. In 393 AD, the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, a Christian, put a stop to the Games.

In 1892,a young Frenchman named Pierre de Coubertin suggested starting the Olympic Games again but failed. Two years later,Coubertin organized a meeting with 79 people representing nine countries. At this meeting he got what he wanted. All the delegates at the meeting voted for the Olympic Games. They also decided to have Coubertin found an international committee (委员会) to organize the Games. This committee became the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Demetrious Vikelas from Greece was chosen to be its first president. Athens was chosen for the revival (复兴) of the Olympic Games and the planning began.

The first modern Olympic Games opened in the first week of April, 1896. Since the Greek government didn’t have enough money to build a stadium, a wealthy Greek man, Georgios Averoff, donated over $100,000 to repair the Panathenaic Stadium built in 330 BC.Since the Games were not well publicized (宣传) internationally, athletes were not nationally chosen but rather came by themselves. Some athletes were tourists who happened to be in the area during the Games.

1. What can we know about the first Olympic Games？

A．There was only one event in it.

B．It opened in the first week of April 1896.

C．Coroebus was the first man to take part in it.

D．It was stopped by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I.

2. Coubertin made his dream come true in ____.

A．776	B．1892
C．1894	D．1896

3. Which of the following is the right order according to the passage？ ____
a．Coubertin first brought forward his idea to start the Olympic Games.
b．Demetrious from Greece was selected as the first president of IOC．
c．Coroebus became the first Olympic champion.
d．Georgios donated money to repair the Panathenaic Stadium.

A．acdb	B．cabd
C．bdac	D．dcba

4. The best title for the passage would be ____.

A．The History of the Olympics

B．How Coubertin Set up IOC

C．The First Modern Olympic Games

D．Great Changes in Olympic Games

4 . 信息匹配（共1小题）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通畅、结构完整。

We have to accept the truth: sometimes we just want to shout out loud. We all have unpleasant experiences.     1    Our friend may call to tell us at the last minute that he or she can’t come when we have cooked dinner for him or her. We may be really mad but we can’t express our dissatisfaction with our child or friend.     2    According to ancient Chinese wisdom, we should about in a loud voice instead of keeping silent. In fact, shouting is good for our health. “Chinese people have passed on the practice from ancient times to now as a part of traditional medicine.     3    It’s a part of our local culture,” said Mrs. Li, a 60-year-old women from Hangzhou. Mrs. Li is a member of a group of people who love shouting. Each morning, she and some of her friends climb to the top of a hill and let out loud shouts before starting their daily exercise    4    Dr. Peter ,an American doctor, agrees that shouting can have a good influence on people’s health.     5    It will make you healthier.

A． Shouting is considered bad manners in most customs

B．My parents taught me to do this.

C．They believe that shouting is good exercise for their lungs(肺)

D．Our child may make a mess on the floor which we just cleaned.

E．Try not to disturb(打扰)other people when you let our your shouts.

F． So we just say nothing and keep the feelings to ourselves.

G．So, next time you start your morning run, why not try to shout our first?

5 . The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule. During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics. In the 1950’s, the stamps of this kind became more colorful.

When the White Olympics came, the host countries (东道国) as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics. Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet. Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.

1. The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics _______.

A．are the same thing	B．are different games
C．are not held in winter	D．are held in summer

2. The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games _______.

A．after the year 1936	B．after the 3rd White Olympics
C．before the 3rd White Olympics	D．before the year 1932

3. The Winter Olympics is held once _______.

A．every two years	B．every three years
C．every four years	D．every five years

4. Which of the following is true?

A．Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

B．Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

C．All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

D．Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games.

5. What may appear on the stamps of the White Olympics?

A．Basketball.

B．Table tennis.

C．Football.

D．Skating.

6 . The Boston Opera House
In Person
● The Boston Opera House Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 10 am – pm. We provide a direct and customer-friendly service that allows our customers to choose their seats and purchase their tickets at face value without service charges or delivery fees. The savings and confidence associated with an in-person purchase at our box office can make the trip very worthwhile. While you’re in the neighborhood, check out our dining and parking choices when you attend your favorite shows.
● The Boston Ballet Box Office operates year-round at their 19 Clarendon Street headquarters（总部）in Boston’s South End. Boston Ballet sells tickets at the Boston Opera House box office during Boston Ballet performance weeks.
Online
● Tickets for all Broadway in Boston shows and other concerts and cultural presentations are sold online at www.ticketmaster.com.
● Tickets for all Boston Ballet performances are sold online at www.bostoneballet.org.
By Phone
● Tickets for all Broadway in Boston shows and other concerts and cultural presentations can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1. 800. 982. 2787.
● Tickets for all Boston Ballet performances can be purchased by calling 617. 695. 6955.
Refund Policy
No refunds or exchanges.
The Boston Opera House Policies
● Some shows may not be appropriate for children of all ages. Please enquire at 617. 259. 3400.
● Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket. No “babies in arms” will be allowed.
● Parents may be asked to remove restless children from the auditorium（演出大厅）. The parent and child will be able to wait in a comfortable lounge while the rest of the family enjoys the show. We appreciate your cooperation.
Tips for Theatergoers：
● Leave yourself enough time for traffic.
● Check the date and time of the performance on tickets purchased.
● If you arrive late to your performance you may have to wait to be seated at appropriate breaks in the performance. Please arrive on time, no less than 15 minutes before curtain.
1. You can buy tickets for performances at the Boston Opera House in all the following ways EXCEPT ________________.

A．at the box office	B．by telephone
C．through e-mail	D．on the website

2. What is one advantage of purchasing tickets in person?

A．You don’t need to pay extra fees.

B．You can get free parking and dining.

C．You are sure to get the best seats

D．You can exchange tickets if you wish.

3. If you are attending a show at the Opera House, _____________.

A．You can take your infant with you.

B．you don’t have to buy a ticket for your child

C．you are allowed to enter the auditorium immediately even if you are late

D．you are advised to arrive 15 minutes before the performance begins

7 . You must know what BYD stands for? Yes, Build Your Dream. Have you built your dream and spare no effort to achieve it? Here is an inspiring story from http//www.naijamotiveation.com

Eddie Arcaro dreamed of becoming the world’s greatest jockey(赛马骑师). But after watching him ride a horse for five minutes, reality reflected a rough contradiction. He was awkward and clumsy, and in his early years in the saddle(马鞍)he couldn’t do one thing right.

In his first 100 races he never even came close to winning. Still, he got right back on and trained again. Even as a schoolboy, Arcaro had set his own track in life. Because he was only a little over five feet tall (1.5 meters) and weighed barely 80 pounds (36kg), the other students picked on him. So he skipped school, hanging out at the local race track where a trainer let him ride horses.

His father reluctantly agreed to let him pursue a career as a jockey. The trainer had told him so. “Send him back to school,” he said. “He’ll never be a rider.” In spite of that, Arcaro was determined not just to ride, but to become the world’s greatest jockey. But first someone would have to give him a chance.

He finally got to ride in a real race. Before it was over, he’d lost his whip and his cap and had almost fallen off the saddle. By the time he finished the race, the other horses were on their way to the stables(马厩). He’d come in dead last. Nevertheless, Arcaro went from track to track, looking for any opportunity to ride.

Finally, a trainer who pitied him took him in and gave him a chance. One hundred losses later, he was still giving him chances. He saw something in this unlucky jockey, something he couldn’t define.

There were many brushes with death and several broken bones. Every time he would return to the saddle. Then Arcaro began to win. In thirty years of riding, he won 4, 779 races, becoming the only jockey in history to win the Kentucky Derby five times. By the time he retired in 1962 he was a millionaire and a legend in his own lifetime.

1. The underlined phrase “picked on” in the passage probably means _______.

A．paid attention to	B．made fun of
C．offered help to	D．took special care of

2. The trainer who believed in Arcaro gave him chances because __________.

A．Arcaro had shown great talents in horse racing

B．he thought all that Arcaro needed was a bit of luck

C．he had sympathy for Arcaro for his unfortunate experiences

D．he was impressed by the way Arcaro stuck to his dream

3. The key message the author wants to convey through the passage is that _____.

A．a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds

B．you can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf

C．winners in life set goals and follow through on them

D．life consists not in holding good cards, but in playing well those you hold.

4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the passage?

A．The Man With The One Track Mind

B．A Star With Many Skills

C．An Inspiring Website Story

D．Inspiration Is Around Us

8 . “Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move,” said David Belle, the founder of parkour(跑酷).
Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like the James Bond in the movie Casino Royale? Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.
Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the obstacles in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants（参与者）dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from roof top to roof top.
Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that.
Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy(理念) behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight, jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back from them in your life to reach the destination successfully. A parkour lover said, “I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything.”
Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom. It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world. It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself. It is only a state of mind. It is when you trust yourself that you earn energy.
1. Parkour has become popular throughout the world because of ________.

A．its founder, David Belle

B．the varieties of participants

C．its risks and tricks

D．the film, Casino Royale

2. The underlined word “obstacles” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “________”.

A．streets	B．buildings
C．barriers	D．roofs

3. Which of the following is true of parkour?

A．It needs special training.

B．It is a good but boring sport.

C．It challenges human abilities.

D．It is a team sport.

4. As its participants move around a city, ________.

A．they should run to extremes

B．they may choose to escape

C．they can ask for help

D．they must learn to survive

5. Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?

A．Sports and extremes.

B．Excitement and freedom.

C．Determination and freedom.

D．Dreams and success.

9 . Win $ 50 in the Coolest Gadget of the Week
Look at what’s the coolest gadget (vote for a chance to win $ 50).

Cryo S: A Cool Netbook Cooler
Like the other devices of NZXT, the Cryo S was designed to provide a competitive advantage at PC gaming. It has two adjustable(可调节的) 120mm fans(风扇) that provide powerful cooling.
The full post(帖子) can be found on _______.

Starry Night Bed
Are you having trouble getting that good nights sleep that you’re needing? Well, not any more. Why not take a look at the Starry Night Bed? The Starry Night Bed is a great new invention which will revolutionize the way in which you sleep. Not only is this bed fashionable and comfortable but it’s also a gadget heaven. With this bed you get many added gadgets including anti-snore technology, movie projector with speakers, temperature control and many more.
The full post can be found on ______.

Fugoo—talking gadgets
Fugoo gets all your appliances(装置，设备) talking to each other so your alarm clock could first wake you up and then tell the coffee machine to start working while checking traffic conditions online to tell you how long it will take you to get to work.
The full post can be found on _________.
Vote   What is this week's coolest gadget?
〇 A Cool Netbook Cooler
〇 Starry Night Bed
〇 Fugoo—talking gadgets
1. Where can you find the full post of the “Cryo S”?

A．Tech Styling.

B．Super Cool Pets.

C．Decide What to Buy.

D．Trends Updates.

2. If you buy a Starry Night Bed, you can get all the following gadgets EXCEPT ___________.

A．temperature control	B．movie projector
C．adjustable fans	D．anti-snore technology

3. From this passage, we learn that Fugoo can_________.

A．check traffic conditions

B．wake you up

C．take you to work

D．make coffee

4. Where does this advertisement probably come from?

A．A magazine.

B．A website.

C．A newspaper.

D．A textbook.

10 . Winter is a very special time in Northern Norway. Winter also means skiing, and Narvik can offer some of the best skiing in Norway. The view and light change frequently and no two days are the same. For many people, the northern lights are an unforgettable sight, and in Narvik the sky is especially clear and great for watching at night.

The tourist season lasts from February to April, although May can be fascinating too, often with fantastic dry snow and an unbelievable light lasting well into the evening.

Ski hire

It is possible for adults and children to hire skiing equipment such as snowboards. All equipment is prepared for use. If you would like to book your equipment, please go to www.narvikfjellet.com.

Cross­country skiing

There are 12 kilometres of cross­country ski run in Narvik. You need to bring your own skis as there is no cross­country hire. However, equipment can be bought at local sports shops in and around Narvik.

Off­piste skiing（非滑雪场地滑雪）

In order to explore Narvik’s off­piste opportunities, you need to know the dangers when choosing routes. It is suggested that you bring necessary equipment such as a shovel and a GPS locator. Ask www.narvikfjellet.com for an experienced guide. With a guide you can explore Narvik’s special off­piste areas in a safe manner.

Sometimes it is nice to do something different and not everybody enjoys skiing. Then you can go horse­riding, or visit the local museums.

Price examples for the 2018/2019 season

Time	Children (8­15 years)	Adults
1 day	NOK 230	NOK 325
3 days	NOK 590	NOK 835
5 days	NOK 815	NOK 1,170
7 days	NOK 970	NOK 1,375
Children 0-7 years can enjoy the service for free.

1. In Northern Norway, the tourists season may last ________.

A．one month	B．two months
C．three months	D．four months

2. What can we know from the passage?

A．You can book skiing equipment through the Internet.

B．You are provided with skiing equipment for free.

C．Narvik is located in the south of Norway.

D．Narvik is open to adults and children over eight.

3. If Mr. and Mrs. Smith stay in Narvik with their six­year­old daughter for three days in 2019, they should pay ____________ .

A．NOK 1,160	B．NOK 1,425
C．NOK 1,670	D．NOK 2,260