1 . The World Cup is an international football competition that takes place every four years.
The first World Cup event was held in 1930 ,and it can take place anywhere in the world. In 2018 the host country was Russia, in 2014 it was Brazil, in 2010 it was South Africa, and this year, in 2022, the host country is the State of Qatar. It is the first time that a country in the Middle East is hosting the World Cup and only the second time that a country in Asia is hosting the competition.
While the World Cup usually takes place in the months of June and July. It is pretty hot in Qatar during the summer months, so the competition will take place in November and December this year.
There are 32 national teams participating (参赛). These teams were determined through qualifying (资格) matches. There will be a total of 64 matches played over the 28-day World Cup. These will take place in eight stadiums across the State of Qatar. The opening match will be played at Al Bayt Stadium on the 20th of November between Qatar and Ecuador after the opening ceremony.
The winning team is presented with a gold trophy (奖杯) which, because of its high value,is kept until the post-match celebrations are over. They then receive a gold-plated copy of the trophy to keep.All members of the top three teams receive medals (奖牌) with an image of the World Cup trophy on them.The winners receive gold medals, the team in second place receive silver medals and the team in third place bronze medals.
1. What’s the theme (主题) of the passage?| A．Interest | B．Sports | C．Festival | D．Healthy |
| A．The first World Cup was held in Brazil. |
| B．Qatar is the first country in Asia to hold the World Cup. |
| C．The World Cup Qatar will take place in June and July. |
| D．These matches will be held in 8 stadiums of Qatar. |
| A．in June and July | B．in Summer | C．in November and December | D．in Autumn |
| A．performed | B．chose | C．started | D．played |
| A．Football Competition | B．A Golden Trophy |
| C．The World Cup Qatar | D．The World Cup |
2 . You have to be a marathon runner to get meaningful health benefits from exercise. And that kind of thinking can actually be a block to getting movement.
Everything counts when it comes to movement.
The expert guideline says we should be getting 150 minutes of moderately intense (中等强度的) activity each week. But what counts as a moderately intense activity? “
Exercise is not all or nothing.
Think of starting an exercise habit like climbing a ladder. Start at the bottom and work your way up. Even a short period of exercise has value, and it can help you build up your fitness level over time. So start small. Try standing up from your chair and sitting back down repeatedly. Or just take a five-minute walk.
Focus on how exercise makes you feel.
Long-term benefits like weight loss often take time to achieve. And it can be disheartening when you don’t see results quickly.
If weightlifting in a crowded gym gives you anxiety, try getting a set of weights for home or following workout videos on YouTube or riding a bike in the park. Keep trying different types of exercise until you find an activity that makes you happy.
| A．Find a workout partner. |
| B．Basically, all movement counts. |
| C．Figure out the exercise that fits you. |
| D．What will you do to break the habit? |
| E．So what does count and where do you begin? |
| F．Starting small can help you develop an exercise habit. |
| G．Instead, focus on immediate payoffs like improved energy level. |
3 . Was there a Chinese soccer team at the Qatar 2022 World Cup? No. But one couldn’t miss Chinese technologies in and around the stadiums in this desert state: “mobile hotels” for having a rest, ponds for drinking water, the photovoltaic (光伏发电的) power stations for charging mobile phones with electricity, etc.
Did we forget something? Yes, even some stadiums were built by Chinese companies, while the gifts you could buy there, too, were made in China.
That was how China had participated in this World Cup and earlier matches, and might do so in the upcoming ones too: by providing products and services to the athletes and audiences. Those all impressed the world deeply with its technology and products.
While “Made in China” had left its stamp on earlier soccer World Cups and other sports events, what made the Qatar World Cup unique was the kinds of China’s technologies. For example, the Stadium 974, which was built by Chinese companies, was a movable “green stadium”. It could collect rainwater for future use and made the waste collected from the stadium into fertilizer (肥料). Besides, China had built an 800 MW photovoltaic station that constantly turns the rich sunshine in the Middle East into electricity for the stadium. “If those technologies had appeared in Russian 2018 World Cup, it would have been a much better one.” added a Russian football lover.
Another reason that had made it possible for Chinese companies to perform well in the World Cup was that China had developed a good economic growth. Although the whole world suffered from economic slowdown and recession because of the COVID-19 and other reasons, Chinese companies had largely continued to function normally.
1. What can we know about “green stadium“?| A．It was painted into the color green. |
| B．It could be taken to any place if needed. |
| C．It was marked on the stamps of the World Cup. |
| D．It appeared in Russia World Cup for the first time. |
| A．“Made in China” is going global. |
| B．The world economy is slowing down. |
| C．You can’t miss ”China green” in Qatar. |
| D．There’s a long way to go for Chinese football. |
| A．Change. | B．Increase. | C．Recovery. | D．Decrease. |
| A．The green stadium of China in the World Cup. |
| B．The social importance of China in the World Cup. |
| C．The historical influence of China on the World Cup. |
| D．The technological contribution of China to the World Cup. |
4 . Lake City Skating Programs
Skating is a fantastic activity for people of any age. Patience, participation and perseverance are a few of the many values that the sport can teach its students. Our programs are thoughtfully prepared to embrace the natural progression of learning on ice for people dependent on their original abilities and age. Read on to learn more about our programs.
Learn to Skate Program
Come to Learn to Skate at the Frontier Ice Arena. Classes include skate rentals, 30-minute instruction from Lake City Figure Skating coaches, plus U. S. Figure Skating membership, record books and sports accident insurance.
Super Skaters Program
We are excited to bring back our 16-week Super Skaters Program. This program is open to any potential skater aged 3~8. Super Skaters is a 16-week set of lessons offered on Tuesdays from 5 to 5:30 PM. Your $99 fee includes skate rentals, lessons fees and access to the 5:45 PM public session.
Rising Stars Bridge Program
The Rising Stars Bridge Program is the perfect progression for skaters who have passed Basic 3 and are looking to step into the big kid skater world. Bridge skaters will have access to the 8~9 AM freestyle session and they will now enjoy a 30-minute group lesson from 9 to 9:30 AM. Private lessons may be taken during freestyle time for an additional cost
Theater on Ice Program
Theater on Ice is a form of competitive figure skating that combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theater and dance. Teams consist of between 8 and 30 skaters. In addition, solo skating is discouraged, but is permitted in limited amounts if it enhances the overall telling of the program’s story.
1. What should skaters consider when choosing a suitable program?| A．Original abilities and age. | B．Experience in other sports. |
| C．Skating equipment and cost. | D．Values learned from textbooks. |
| A．Learn to Skate Program. | B．Super Skaters Program. |
| C．Rising Stars Bridge Program. | D．Theater on Ice Program. |
| A．Solo skating. | B．Private lessons. | C．Accident insurance. | D．Performance art. |
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Take part in these sport competitions and stand a chance to win a free trip to Maldives.
| Rugby Venue: Court C Fixed group of 6 Aged 15 and above Time:9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee: $23/person | Soccer Venue: Court A Fixed group of 5 Group A: Children aged9 to 12 Group B: Aged 13 and above Time:12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: $24/person |
| Frisbee Venue: Court A Fixed group of 6 Group A: Children aged 9 to 12 Group B: Aged 13 and above Time:9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fee: $25/person | Volleyball Venue: Court B Fixed group of 5 Aged 15 and above Time:9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee: $20/person |
The top team of each sport competition gets a chance of a lucky draw. Hurry! Register now. Many attractive prizes to be won!
●Registration starts on 6 October 2020
●Register online at www.ssya.com.sg
●For more information, call Ann at 6333 2212 or email ann@ssya.com.sg
●Closing date for registration: 2 November 2020
This event is proudly supported by Singule Sporting Youth Association(SSYA).
1. How much will it take your group to take part in Volleyball?| A．$100. | B．$120. | C．$138. | D．$150. |
| A．Soccer and Rugby. | B．Soccer and Frisbee. |
| C．Rugby and Volleyball. | D．Frisbee and Volleyball. |
| A．You can register online at ann@ssya.com.sg. |
| B．You should register before 6 October 2020. |
| C．The Soccer competition is held in the afternoon. |
| D．Each sports team will get a chance of lucky draw. |
6 . I was given the book Running on Faith written by Jason Lester as a birthday gift last month. After I started reading, I really couldn’t keep my eyes off it. It is always inspiring to read a story of someone who has gone through obstacles to reach his goals.
Jason Lester is a disabled extreme athlete. When he was twelve years old, a fast car ran a red light and hit him. Then he was sent into the hospital with twenty broken bones and a seriously injured arm. Jason had always wanted to become a famous baseball player, but at that time that dream was gone.
However, Jason loved sports and he still wanted to be a good athlete. He began running and taking part in duathlons(铁人两项比赛) in high school. Years later in 2004, he decided to start training for the Ironman, and has competed in many extreme races since then. In 2008, Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman (320 miles of biking, swimming and running), and it led him to an ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete with a Disability in 2009.
If you are in a bad situation and don’t know what to do now, Running on Faith is a good book for you. If you love running and want to reach some race goals, this book is good for you, too. Anyway, this book is worth reading for everyone who loves reading and wants to turn dreams into reality.
1. What does the underlined word "obstacles" in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Difficulties. | B．Worries. |
| C．Arrangements. | D．Experiences. |
| A．He ran a red light and got injured. |
| B．He was seriously hurt in the accident. |
| C．He decided to play baseball after the accident. |
| D．He lost the courage to be an extreme athlete. |
| A．To show how dreams can come true. |
| B．To explore the way to be a good athlete. |
| C．To recommend reading Running on Faith. |
| D．To explain why Running on Faith is popular. |
| A．Always prepare for the rainy day. |
| B．Mental strength is the key to success. |
| C．A thousand-mile journey begins with the first step. |
| D．Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. |
7 . Being a fit and healthy person is very important for lots of people today. In fact, some people like running and exercising so much that they become obsessed with keeping track of it.
Thanks to fitness apps, people can measure every step they take, what they eat and every calorie they burn. They might wear a special watch on their wrist, shoes on their feet or use different apps on their phone to measure their movements. Importantly, once they have done that they post it on social media. All of their friends can see where they’ve run, what workout they’ve done or what they had for lunch. Sounds familiar?
Doctor Daniel Kraft from the United States makes gadgets(小器具) for people like this. He told the Digital Health Summit that these people, known as “trackaholics”, would become normal in the future.
And I think he’s right. I can see the world of health and fitness changing around me every day.
One of my friends, named Anna Palmer, is always using the latest fitness gadgets. Her favorite is an app called Argus. She uses it on her phone to measure her steps, heart rate and amount of calories she has burnt. She always posts these things, and pictures of herself exercising, on social media. “It’s nice to know exactly how much exercise you have done, rather than guess,” she said. “That way I can keep pushing myself to improve.”
Also, my friends in China use WeChat to compare how many steps they’ ve taken each day. They are very competitive about this!
1. The underlined phrase “obsessed with” in the first paragraph means “ ”.| A．busy with |
| B．angry with |
| C．crazy about |
| D．surprised at |
| A．How fitness apps work in a proper way. |
| B．What people can do with fitness apps. |
| C．What advantages fitness apps have. |
| D．How fitness apps affect social media. |
| A．run to keep fit |
| B．make fitness gadgets |
| C．choose fitness gadgets |
| D．improve their fitness |
| A．Negative. |
| B．Subjective. |
| C．Indifferent. |
| D．Positive. |
8 . Older women who walk a little over three kilometers each day might live longer than less active women of the same age, a new study suggests.
Many Americans hoping to stay healthy set a daily goal of 10, 000 steps, or about eight kilometers. They often have this goal because they are wearing electronic devices which set that target, note researchers in the United States. Their findings appeared recently in the publication JAMA Internal Medicine.
But it is not clear how much intensity(强度)or speed matter when counting the health benefits of every step, the researchers write. They add that 10,000 steps per day might not be the right goal for everyone.
For the study, researchers observed 17,000 women, all in their early 70s. They asked the women to wear accelerometers for at least four days. Accelerometers are small devices that measure the number of steps and the intensity of movement. The researchers followed up with the women much later, around 4. 3 years later, on average. Since the beginning of the study, 504 women had died. Compared to women who took no more than 2, 718 steps daily, the women who took at least 4,363 steps per day were 41 percent less likely to die.
“Even a modest amount of steps is associated with lower death rates, "said I-Min Lee, the lead writer of a report on the study. "The rate of stepping did not matter in these older women: it was the number of steps that mattered.
The study had a few limitations. For example, the researchers only measured women’s movements once, at the start of the study period. It is possible that the women’s behaviors changed over time. Still, the results are "good news for older adults who may have difficulty walking at faster paces, "said Keith Diaz, a researcher at Columbia University. He was not involved in the study.
“Any walking is better than nothing, " Diaz said by email. "With even small amounts of walking, your risk of death will be sharply reduced "For those who have difficulty walking, other research shows that any form of aerobic activity provides health benefits," he added. "Swimming, bicycling or any form of activity that is continuous in nature will provide health benefits.
1. What conclusion can we come to from the text?| A．People who walk about 10,000 steps can live longer. |
| B．10,000 steps per day might be the right goal for people. |
| C．The more steps one walks per day, the longer life he may live. |
| D．The number of steps is important for a long life among older women. |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By comparison. |
| C．By listing statistics. | D．By explaining reasons. |
| A．People who walk fast will get more health benefits. |
| B．If people have a habit of walking, the risk of death will be reduced. |
| C．People with walking difficulty can not benefit from activities |
| D．Activities such as swimming and bicycling are not as beneficial as walking. |
| A．A medical journal. | B．A news report. |
| C．A magazine about fashion. | D．A traveler brochure. |
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