1 . Hangzhou, China — a grand opening ceremony full of Hangzhou characteristics amazed the world on Saturday, as President Xi Jinping announced the 19th Asian Games open.
The opening show helped to express the host’s warm hospitality and its wish to unite the world through sports. Following an opening performance about the autumn equinox (秋分), one of China’s 24 solar terms that celebrates the harvest season, over 50,000 audiences burst into cheers as Xi declared the opening of the Hangzhou Games, making the Zhejiang provincial capital the third Chinese city to host the continental sporting gala, following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.
Wang Hao president of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Organizing Committee, said Hangzhou is honored to play host to such a grand event, which started on September 23rd. Raja Randhir Singh, the acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia, showed appreciation for the Chinese host’s meticulous (细心的) organization in his speech. “You have done a great job in preparing for the Asian Games. The one-year delay due to the pandemic was a pity, but your determination will bear fruit over the next 16 days and you will be rewarded with the most wonderful and successful Asian Games ever,” said Singh.
Supported by new technologies, the Hangzhou ceremony created many historic firsts. For the first time in China, organizers changed from a traditional fireworks show to a virtual display, projected (放映) onto a giant curtain screen the size of nine IMAX screens. For the first time in lighting the main cauldron, hundreds of millions of virtual sparks, each standing for a participant of the online torch relay, formed the shape of a human torchbearer (火炬手), who ran into the stadium (体育馆) to finish the task with the physical relay’s final bearer — Zhejiang native and Olympic champion swimmer, Wang Shun.
The technologies were not just used for the ceremony. During the whole period, zero-emission clean methanol (甲醇) was used for the torches. The electric vehicles were used to transport officials, athletes and the audiences. The devices in the stadiums were specially designed to save energy.
1. How many cities in China have hosted the Asian Games?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Wang Hao is responsible for the organization of the Games. |
| B．The Hangzhou Asian Games took place on time without delay. |
| C．The Hangzhou Asian Games used traditional fireworks. |
| D．Hangzhou only showed modern factors of the city in the opening show. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Negative. | C．Indifferent. | D．Positive. |
| A．Hangzhou hopes to attract more people. | B．Hangzhou wants to show its power in technology. |
| C．Hangzhou is trying to hold a green Games. | D．Hangzhou works hard to spend the money. |
2 . Organizing a sports event with friends is a great way to have fun.
Begin by selecting a sport that is suitable for everyone’s interests and skill levels. Consider factors like weather, equipment and any necessary permit or reservation. Assign responsibilities among friends, such as bringing snacks, drinks or extra equipment. Communicate the event’s schedule, rules and any special requirement in advance.
Safety first
You should emphasize safety measures and encourage the participants (参与者) to warm up before the game.
Encouraging sportsmanship and team spirit
Post-event gatherings (聚会)
Extend the friendship beyond the game and plan a post-event gathering, whether it’s a picnic, barbecue or a meal at a nearby restaurant.
| A．Planning and preparation |
| B．To make the event successful |
| C．In order to make more new friends |
| D．It’s necessary to provide protective equipment |
| E．Remind the participants to be kind winners and losers |
| F．It helps the participants have a better performance in the event |
| G．This gives everyone a chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company |
Many people would like to watch sport matches. First, you need to know about audience manners.
Most sporting arenas (竞技场) have rules for spectators written on the back of the tickets. Read your ticket carefully before you arrive. Try to reach your seat half an hour before the start of the event and don’t leave when a game is in progress. When you leave, remember to take away your soft drink bottles and other rubbish.
During exciting games, try to control yourself. Don’t criticize the performance of players and coaches. Be careful with your words, since some may cause anger among other people in the audience.
Applause is a special form of body language you can use to communicate with players, but you should do it properly. When players first appear, clap your hands together to welcome them, but don’t go on for too long. After an excellent performance, applaud warmly. If someone fails, your applause will help encourage them.
Applause is not welcome, however, while players need to keep their concentration. Various sports have various rules for the audience.
Enjoying artistic gymnastics silence. But lots of cheering can really help basketball and football players. Snooker and table tennis courtside behavior includes a ban on flash photography. Mobile phones are not allowed in shooting centers.
To be a good spectator, you should take time to learn the game-specific rules and related culture of each event.
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Title: Good Audience
topic | rules | |
Before games | Sporting arenas | ★read your tickets carefully in ★reach and leave there in time ★take |
During games | Exciting games | ★pay attention to your behavior and be |
| ★use it properly | ||
| ★keep | ||
| Basketball and football | ★you should | |
| Snooker and table tennis | ★forbid taking | |
| Shooting centers | ★Don’t use mobile phones | |
After games | How to be a good spectator | ★to learn the |
2. Where are the rules for the spectators?
3. What should you be careful with during the exciting games? Why?
4. What should you do to be a good spectator?
4 . Skateboarding is fantastic. Before you can do amazing tricks (技巧) in the air, though, you need to learn the basics of skateboarding.
● Know basic movements.
The first movement is to find your stance (站立姿势). Most skateboarders put their left foot towards the front of the board and use their right foot to push themselves.
● Push off the ground
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You use your back foot to stop, just like you use it to push. Let the bottom of your back foot drag along the ground to slowly bring you to a stop. Move slowly to judge how much force you need to put on your back foot to brake.
● Get off the board
Once the board slows down, change your weight to your back foot. With the weight, your back foot will soon take hold of the ground. When it completely stops,
| A．Do it once more |
| B．Brake your board |
| C．Do it the other way around |
| D．Here you need to take baby steps |
| E．take your front foot off the board |
| F．pick up your board with both hands |
| G．The know-how below will help you start |
5 . It’s OK to run when it’s cold outside. But is it OK to run when you have a cold? Many runners find the activity addictive Running releases endorphins (脑内啡) into the brain, which are responsible for mood changes. The harder you run, the more endorphins released, and the happier you are. Some studies show this endorphin rush allows people to continue running even when injured or sick.
And that brings us to the point of this article—why people continue their running even when they’re sick. Most of us curl up in bed with some chicken soup and the remote control when we’re under the weather. But runners often hit the road. Are they helping or hurting themselves by jogging with a cold?
The best way to decide whether you should exercise is to employ what doctors call the “neck check”. Feel free to go running if your cold is “above the neck”. Doctors advise against proceeding with your exercise if your sufferings are “below the neck”.
Some people think that running in cold temperatures will actually make them sick. But this isn’t really true. You can’t freeze your lungs or windpipe (气管). Your body heats the air you breathe. When the air is particularly cold, you may feel a burning in your chest as you breathe. If that’s the case, try covering your mouth with a scarf or wearing a ski mask. That’ll help heat up the air before you breathe it in.
Keep in mind, if you have an infection (感染) in your chest or throat, running outside can indeed make things worse. But if you have a simple head cold, it would be fine to take that run, even if it’s cold outside.
1. Why do some people still go running even if they are not in good condition?| A．They’d like to keep their figures. |
| B．They don’t realize the harm it does. |
| C．They want to feel the pleasure it brings. |
| D．They enjoy the atmosphere of running with others. |
| A．Stopping. | B．Working. | C．Changing. | D．Continuing. |
| A．It will make people ill. | B．It will worsen people’s health. |
| C．It will burn your chest. | D．It has nothing to do with people’s illness. |
| A．Running when suffering a cold can be harmful. |
| B．Running in cold weather makes people happier. |
| C．Lying in bed is what we all do when catching a cold. |
| D．Covering your mouth when running in cold weather frees you from a cold. |
6 . Senior citizens with healthy and active lifestyles are a great inspiration for younger people. They show that life doesn’t end when you reach your 30s and above. You may age, but that is not enough reason to stop doing what you love unless you’re having health problems. Age really is just a number.
Physical activities like sports are a hobby that many young people enjoy. Most of them however believe that it will become difficult once they reach senior age. However, Lee Minor can disprove (证明……为误) that, as he is still an active runner, even at age 85. The man from Missouri loves running so much that he recently finished his 600th race. To make the moment even more special, he ran the race on his 85th birthday. Lee Minor has been running races since 1969 — he hasn’t stopped since then.
In his interview with Good Morning America, the 85-year-old mentioned the reasons why he loves running. “I’m a retired psychologist (心理学家), and I worked alone. I traveled a great deal, and having a chance to run with my family was so exciting to me. I often miss them,” Lee said. In race number 603, he was joined by 32 members of his family. Running became their tradition passed down to different generations.
Perhaps his desire to stay with his family kept him going. That love was clearly seen as he showed pictures of them during the interview. From his wife to his great-grandchildren, everyone had already taken part in a race.
He shared life advice with the younger people. “I hope you will never make negative self-comparisons to other people, like, ‘Why can’t I have the hair they have? Why can’t I run as fast as they do?’ Also, be careful about what you tell yourself that you can’t do. We often just limit (限制) our possibilities,” Lee Minor advised.
1. How do active senior citizens inspire younger people?| A．By showing that age doesn’t stop people from living life to the fullest. |
| B．By stressing the importance of keeping active at an early age. |
| C．By explaining that a person can’t turn back the clock. |
| D．By sharing many healthy lifestyles for all ages. |
| A．Winning a race. | B．Starting a hobby. |
| C．Doing physical activities. | D．Celebrating a special birthday. |
| A．They shouldn’t overly care about their appearances. |
| B．They should pay less attention to the result. |
| C．They should be a bit harder on themselves. |
| D．They shouldn’t put limits on themselves. |
7 . Do you like traveling? Many people choose backpacking (背着背包徒步旅行) because it not only helps save a lot of money, but also gives them another kind of experience. When you are planning a backpacking adventure, the first thing to do in your opinion may be the decision on the places where you will visit. However, it is not the most important thing. Great adventures will make you face great danger. So you should not only imagine the enjoyment you will have on the trip, but also think about the possible danger you might face.
Making travel insurance (保险) is the most staple. It can make sure that you stay safe on the trip. So you should buy a backpacker travel insurance policy (保险单) before you leave. Backpacker policies are specially designed to meet your needs by offering a high level of cover for a long time of travel. You can buy a backpacker policy from one week to two years or longer time. The backpacker insurance policy covers many activities such as swim and ski, and provides protection for these activities. So buying a backpacker travel insurance policy is very important.
It is a good idea to compare a few insurance companies before you make a decision. You should always carefully check the backpacker policy and make sure the activities you want to do are all covered by the policy.
1. The passage can interest the man who _________.| A．plans to go for a backpacking. | B．runs a company selling sports clothes. |
| C．wants to become a tour guide in the future. | D．is too busy to have a few days off. |
| A．very reasonable. | B．very difficult. | C．very important. | D．very interesting. |
| A．Backpacking insurance policies may cover sports protection. |
| B．We should find a good tour guide when backpacking. |
| C．We should take part in some activities such as swim and ski. |
| D．A lot of people want to spend some time backpacking. |
| A．Cautions. | B．Critical. | C．subjective. | D．Objective. |
8 . 17-year-old Tibetan girl Cigla is a freshman at Nagqu No. 2 Senior High School in Lhasa, which sit 3,650 meters above sea level. She now plays point guard for the school’s 12-member female basketball team.
“Practice makes perfect. You get used to the altitude when you love the sport and train hard enough,” said the potential basketball star, who has been crazy about the sport since taking it up three years ago.
With outstanding speed and accurate passes, she never fails to shine on the basketball court, even when she competes against the boys. Though she is a freshman in high school, Cigla already has a clear picture of her future--entering a sports college to study basketball. In the eyes of Cila, who comes from a poor herder’s (牧民的) family in northern Tibet, studying in Lhasa, the most developed city in this area, has made it much easier for her to realize her basketball dream.
With an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Nagqu is among the most uninhabitable places in Tibet. Low-oxygen environments and extreme weather have long influenced the health of Nagqu students, hampering the development of primary education in the area.
Like Cigla, many students at the school are from poor farmers’ and herders’ families. Dawa Droma, a senior student also on the school’s female basketball team, recalled, “I had never touched a basketball before that game but joined the class team anyway. When I scored and heard my classmates cheer for me, I couldn’t feel more proud. That’s how I fell in love with basketball and why I never looked back.” Reflecting on the influence of basketball on her life, Dawa Droma said the sport had helped her get fit and build up confidence over the years. “Meeting players from different schools has certainly made me a more outgoing person,” she said.
1. What do we know about Cigla from the text?| A．She loves playing basketball but dislikes training hard. |
| B．She is in Grade One at a senior high school at a high altitude. |
| C．She’s been crazy about playing basketball since she was 12 years old. |
| D．She’s got used to the altitude because she has lived there for years. |
| A．Her school’s location. | B．Her clear plans. |
| C．Her family background. | D．Her entering a sports college. |
| A．promoting. | B．maintaining. | C．interpreting. | D．preventing. |
| A．Dawa Droma barely feels proud when scoring. |
| B．Dawa Droma has been affected by basketball greatly. |
| C．Playing basketball improves Dawa Droma’s sense of touch. |
| D．Players from different schools have become Dawa Droma’s friends |
9 . The stereotype (模式化观念) that girls most enjoy the social side of sport and boys the sense of competition is not to be believed, a study has suggested. In fact, boys and girls are much more similar in what they think makes sport fun than people think, according to researchers in the US.
To gather their findings, a team from George Washington University reviewed an earlier study which looked at what made sport fun for football players aged eight to 19. They found that among the 81 ‘fun’ aspects, winning scored further down than might be expected after it was listed in 40th place. However, they did find some differences in priorities (重点) for what makes sport fun depending on the age or gender (性别) of the young athletes.
Younger players reported it was more important to have a coach who allowed them to play different positions (位置) than older players. Meanwhile boys considered copying the moves of professional athletes and improving their skills to the next level as more important than having fun on the field compared to girls.
The team said their findings, published in Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, could be used by sport organizations to make their programs more fun and keep children playing for longer. “When it comes to organized sports, kids just want to have fun,” said Amanda Visek, associate professor of exercise and nutrition sciences at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. “This research does not support the common gender and developmental stereotypes we make about kids in sports.” Dr Visek said their findings made clear girls and boys were “more similar than different” when it came to what made sport fun. “What counts most for girls and boys are things like trying your best, working hard, staying active, and playing well together as a team,” she added. “These findings are the same for athletes of younger and older ages and across recreational and more competitive levels of play.”
1. What belief do people traditionally hold about boys and girls in sports?| A．They have different athletic abilities. | B．They like sports for different reasons. |
| C．They show different interests in sports. | D．They play sports at different times of the day. |
| A．They like trying more different positions. | B．They have better relationships with coaches. |
| C．They care more about improving their skills. | D．They think it’s more important to have fun on the field. |
| A．Offer fun programs. | B．Make training time shorter. |
| C．Treat boy and girl players all the same. | D．Invite professional athletes to coach kids. |
| A．They both always put winning first. | B．Their interests in sports change as they grow. |
| C．They value different things when playing sports. | D．They share similar ideas on what makes sports fun. |
10 . Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf causes serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
1. Which of the following does the author most probably recommend?| A．Playing basketball in a gym. |
| B．Motor racing in the desert. |
| C．Cycling around a lake. |
| D．Swimming in a sports center. |
| A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain. |
| B．It causes water shortages around the world. |
| C．It pollutes the Earth with chemicals and wastes. |
| D．It needs water and energy to keep its courses. |
| A．it uses fewer resources | B．it improves our health |
| C．it is an outdoor sport | D．it is recommended by experts |
| A．show us the function of major sports |
| B．encourage us to take up green sports |
| C．discuss the major influence of popular sports |
| D．introduce different types of environment-friendly sports |
