1 . The city of Lake Placid, USA, will welcome the youth of the world for friendly competition at 8th International Children’s Winter Games from 6 February to 11 February, 2019.
Lake Placid will be the fist city of the United states to host the International children’s Winter Games and they are making full preparations to welcome the world once again. It has twice played host o the Olympic winter Games, in 1932 and 1980. Lake Placid has a long history of international sports competition and hosts many international events each year
The International children's Games are devoted to the common goal of forming nation—linking friendships through the exercising of sports and the arranging(安排)of sports events. The goal of the International Children's Games is to enable, develop and improve understanding and friendship among children from different countries.
The city of Lake Placid will offer competition for youth aged 12 to 15 in the sports of Cross—Country Skiing. Sped Skating, Ice Hockey and Snowboard. If you want to take part in the games, you have to get the invitation from the organizers.
In addition to sport competition, Lake Placid will also offer cultural exchange(交流)events, programs for fun and more activities to help create lasting friendships and memories.
Now children from the world are excited to compete and meet new friends in the Winter Games. It is sure to be a great success.
1. How long will the Games last?| A．15 days. | B．12 days. | C．11days. | D．6 days. |
| A．To develop understanding and friendships. |
| B．To improve sports and competition skills. |
| C．To learn more about the city of Lake Placid. |
| D．To raise money for children in poor countries. |
| A．The Olympic Winter Games. |
| B．The 8h International Children's Winter Games. |
| C．The city of Lake Placid. |
| D．Cultural exchange and entertainment programs. |
2 . One of the biggest reasons people drop an exercise program is lack of interest.
When picking the right type of exercise, it can help to consider your workout personality.
It’s a good idea to talk to someone who understands the exercise, like a coach or fitness expert at a gym.
Doctors know that most people benefit from regular exercise, even those with disabilities. If you have a health problem or other concern (like being overweight or very out of shape), talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise plan.
Considering the benefits to the heart, muscles, joints, and mind, it’s easy to see why exercise is wise.
| A．Without fun, it is hard to keep it up. |
| B．You also need to plan around practical considerations. |
| C．You have to make a list of your favorite exercises, too. |
| D．He or she can get you started on a program that’s right for you. |
| E．Different types of exercise can strengthen different muscle groups. |
| F．And the great thing about exercise is that it’s never too late to start. |
| G．For example, you may like to work out alone and on your own schedule. |
3 . Swim safely!
Swimming is great exercise, and a trip to a pool or beach is a good way to have fun with friends in summer.
Be careful when diving（跳入）into the water headfirst.
Around water, adults should watch children at all times to make sure they are safe. Those who don’t know how to swim should wear life jackets. But by themselves they are not enough, so an adult should always be present. If you have to rescue a child from drowning（淹）,a few seconds can make a big difference.
Make sure you have a friend with you whenever you swim.
Drink a lot water. The sun’s heat and the physical activity may make you sweat（出汗）more than you realize.
By following these simple rules, you can make sure your swim time is safe as well as fun.
| A．That way if something goes wrong |
| B．Now get out there, and enjoy the water |
| C．Swim only in areas set apart for swimming |
| D．Make sure everyone in your family swims well |
| E．But sometimes swimming can also be very dangerous |
| F．Most pools have marked deep ends where diving is safe |
| G．Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight within minutes |
4 . Music has always been related to exercising. Most of us listen to our favourite music while jogging in the park or while working out in the gym, but we never think of it as more than just an accompaniment (伴奏) to our exercise. But recent scientific research has shown that using the “right” music while you are exercising can do you a whole lot of good: from creating a feeling of positivity to calming any anxious feeling.
Research on the effects of music during exercise has been done for years. In 1911, an American researcher, Leonard Ayres, found that cyclists rode faster while listening to music than they did in the silence.
This happens because listening to music can drown out (淹没) our brain’s cries of tiredness. As our body realizes we’re tired and wants to stop exercising, it sends signals to the brain to stop for a break. Listening to music competes for our brain’s attention, and can help us to overcome those signals of tiredness, though this is mostly beneficial for moderate- and low- intensity (中低强度的) exercise. During high- intensity exercise, music isn’t as powerful as pulling our brain’s attention away from the pain of the workout.
Not only can we manage to exercise longer and harder when we listen to music, but it can actually help us to use our energy more efficiently. A 2015 study showed that cyclists who listened to music required 7% less oxygen to do the same work than those who cycled in the silence did. In the same way exercising makes us happier, so it’s not surprising that music adds significantly to our workout success.
What have you noticed about how music affects you? Next time when you take exercise, select the right music to accompany you. You will find yourself in a more different mood than ever.
1. Why do some people listen to music while exercising?| A．They are fond of enjoying music. |
| B．They know music helps do exercise. |
| C．They find music is an accompaniment. |
| D．They give too much consideration to it. |
| A．To try to listen to the music you like. |
| B．To stop for a rest immediately. |
| C．To tell yourself never to do that. |
| D．To send a signal to your brain. |
| A．Listening to music can help produce more energy. |
| B．The cyclists love listening to music more than others. |
| C．People should take listening to music seriously while exercising. |
| D．Significant music can benefit high-intensity exercise. |
5 . Yoga has been teaching people to look for a spiritual and physical unity (统一) for centuries. There remains a need to get rid of distractions (分心). This means finding a peaceful place free of distractions and a posture that allows good breathing and relaxing. You also need to wear clothing that will breathe with you, move with you and you will do it all without uncomfortable distractions. That is the role of yoga clothing.
Before deciding on what kind of yoga clothing you will choose, take a look at the type of yoga you will be studying. Some types of yoga require much attention with their easy movements or deep thoughts. For this type of yoga, people usually prefer yoga clothing that is warm. Bikram yoga and hot yoga are performed in a room around 104 Fahrenheit degrees. People who choose this kind of yoga will naturally require yoga clothing that is light and won’t cause chafing (擦痛) when wet.
One type of yoga came from the school of Vinyasa Yoga. This type puts great importance on the movement from one posture to the next. It is a form that results in cardiovascular (心血管的) rewards. However, it puts a lot of requirements on the. clothing. It must be comfortable and be able to move with you freely. Ashtanga yoga and power yoga also belong to this kind of yoga.
Yoga is a kind of exercise that needs to touch every part of your life. While you are expecting it to change everything of your life, take a look at the clothing you can put on. A T-shirt that can be worn anywhere will help you take your yoga with you.
1. Why yoga clothing is important for people to do yoga?| A．Because it makes them look physically beautiful. |
| B．Because it allows them to have a good rest and breath. |
| C．Because it can get rid of all the distractions while they’re doing yoga. |
| D．Because it helps them concentrate on the exercise of yoga. |
| A．Yoga clothing has nothing to do with the type of yoga you will be studying. |
| B．Yoga can catch one’s attention easily if you are devoted to it. |
| C．You should choose warm clothes if your yoga needs easy movements. |
| D．You’d better choose thick clothes if you do Bikram in a room. |
| A．The connection between the movements. |
| B．The power of people’s hearts. |
| C．The style of the yoga clothing. |
| D．The thoughts coming into people’s mind. |
| A．T-shirts are the best yoga clothing for you. |
| B．You can do yoga anywhere while wearing a suitable shirt. |
| C．Yoga determines whether you live a happy life or not. |
| D．A good T-shirt will help you learn yoga better wherever you learn. |
6 . If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.
Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries(动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries.
Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.”
The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi, yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than “iron man” events, triathlons and long-distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study， “You don't actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn't actually do too much.”
1. The underlined word “strenuous” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “________”．| A．hard | B．regular |
| C．practical | D．little |
| A．suggest giving up jogging | B．show risks of doing sports |
| C．provide supportive evidence | D．introduce the research process |
| A．It may injure the heart and arteries. | B．It can make the body tired out. |
| C．It will bring much pressure. | D．It consumes too much energy. |
| A．Jogging is the best exercise. |
| B．More exercise means a healthier life. |
| C．Marathons runners are least likely to die. |
| D．Proper exercise contributes to good health. |
7 . Can you imagine being paid millions for playing in a sports team? That you were able to fill stadiums with people coming to see you play? That you could attract fans crazily like a superstar? ESports have made all that possible and more. The fever for video games has had a great influence on the sports industry.
To what degree ESports, or electronic sports can be considered a sport remains a question. If we stick to the meaning in the dictionary, sport is understood to be any physical activity, whether a game or competition, that requires training and following rules. A second meaning is: all kinds of physical activities are done for health or for fun.
Spending hours and hours in front of a computer or with a mobile phone in hand playing video games is not a physical activity. But when the voices that defend it belong to famous athletes, and when the International Olympic Committee itself is, seriously thinking about the possibility of introducing eSports in the 2020 Olympic Games, it is at least worth considering the argument.
It is clear that eSports has had a big influence on the sports industry and its fans are increasing all the time. Athletes, sports teams, sponsors(赞助商) inside and outside the sport, and the media support the industry greatly, which attracts and satisfies the young generation. Professional video game competitions have made nearly $900 million over the past three years thanks to sponsorship and advertising. The industry is expected to make over $1.1 billion and reach 215 million users in 2019, according to a study by the consultant Newzoo.
The big players in the eSports leagues have turned their ‘hobby’ into a profession which offers a chance to gain fame or become famous. Those guys who distance themselves from the world, shutting themselves up for up to 12 hours a day in a dark room to connect with people from all over the planet through a video game, now fill large stadiums and compete for prizes that are over one million dollars. They are the envy of half the planet!
As a famous NBA superstar, Shaquille O’Neal says “the fans themselves are the ones who opened my eyes. ESports are a great business chance and the industry cannot be left out.”
While millions of dollars are paid around the world for these new idols, we can continue to argue whether they are sports or not. If only for fun…
1. Which is right according to the passage?| A．ESports attract all people for the prizes. |
| B．ESports have no clear effect on business. |
| C．ESports have little influence on the sports industry. |
| D．ESports are different from the sports people traditionally consider. |
| A．They shut themselves up for up to 12 hours a day, playing video games. |
| B．They have turned their ‘hobby’ into a profession, earning fame and wealth. |
| C．They can connect with people from all over the planet through a video game. |
| D．They have got support from famous athletes and the International Olympic Committee. |
| A．Esports: a way to wealth | B．Esports: sport or business |
| C．Esports: a meaningful sport | D．Esports: a great opportunity |
8 . Many people do not have enough time to play a team sport, so instead they have started going running. In the past, jogging in the street was seen as a bit silly and not very cool. But things are changing. Nowadays, lots of people go out running in their spare time. Some people go to lose weight while others go simply to keep fit. The shops are now full of equipment, clothing and gadgets for runners. Many runners also have special watches which can track their route and tell them their speed. Even at 4: 30 o'clock in the morning you sometimes see runners in the street. And scientists say that along with cycling and swimming, running is a very good way to keep fit.
Unfortunately, running is often quite unpopular among young people at school. In some schools when it rains and it’s too wet to play football or hockey, children have to do cross-country running instead. However, now that running has become more fashionable, hopefully more young people will take it up. But, of course, trends (趋势) change all the time, so let’s hope that running is here to stay.
Every year in April, the London Marathon takes place. The race covers a fantastic route in which runners pass lots of famous sites like the London Eye and Big Ben. People come from all over the world to run in the London Marathon. Interestingly，marathon running used to be seen as an extreme sport, but now even people who are very unfit take part in marathons every year! Not that marathons have got easier but that people have become more interested in running. After the marathon every year the streets suddenly become full of runners. People find it so inspiring that they want to try it themselves. All you need is a bit of determination, so what are you waiting for?
1. What makes the author concerned is that ________.| A．running will become out of date someday |
| B．students pay little attention to running |
| C．students are only into playing football or hockey |
| D．schools don’t establish the rules of competitions |
| A．You will see London is the most fantastic city. |
| B．You will be attracted by the energetic London runners. |
| C．You will see athletes from many other countries. |
| D．You will be allowed to visit the famous sites free of charge. |
| A．Running Is Becoming More and More Popular |
| B．Youngsters Should Fall in Love with Running |
| C．The London Marathon Is Held Every Year in April |
| D．Running Is the Best Way to Keep Healthy |
9 . What is America's number one sport? Can I still say baseball? You could make that statement 30 years ago，but things have changed.Baseball of course has the richest history of all sports.But with the popularity of basketball and American football，there can now be an argument on which sport is American's number one sport.
Basketball really took a turn in the 1980s as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird took the NBA to another level.Of course，basketball was already popular and had seen such stars as Jerry West and Dr.J，but the real breakthrough (突破) came in the 1980s and from there it really took off with Michael Jordan into the 90's.Basketball has even become very global now as many NBA stars competed in the Olympics and faced no competition.Today，they had better be ready because there are so many talents in other countries and the competition will be stiff.
Like basketball，American football has always been a favorite of many sports fans and its popularity has grown widely.The ratings (收视率) that Super Bowl Sunday brings are amazing.They have even talked about making Super Bowl Sunday a national holiday.
In the year 2050，basketball and American football will have history like baseball's rich history and maybe American national sport.They have been trying for years，but it is not going to happen.
So what is American's number one sport? To me baseball will always be Americans' hobby—rich in history and many memories for people of all ages.If you have any comments on this subject，do give your opinions.
1. The most powerful basketball player in the 1980s is ________．| A．Larry Bird | B．Michael Jordan |
| C．Jerry West | D．Magic Johnson |
| A．baseball and its history |
| B．the most popular sport in the world |
| C．which sport is the number one in America |
| D．whether basketball is a global sport pastime |
| A．will have rich history |
| B．is world's most popular sport |
| C．has its breakthrough in the 1980s |
| D．will have the richest history by 2050 |
| A．persuade people to support baseball as America's number one sport |
| B．introduce the history of different sports in America |
| C．compare different kinds of sports that are popular among American people |
| D．express his idea that baseball is America's number one sport |
10 . Joey was born in 1990 in Connecticut and now lives in North Carolina in the United States. When Joey was six, he started racing small cars in competitions. He began to win many races, but they weren’t big races. His parents decided to move to Atlanta, Georgia, so Joey could compete in bigger and better competitions. When he was 12, he set a record by winning 14 races in a row at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. He continued to win many races, and finally began racing with regular-sized (正常大小的) race cars.
When Joey was 15 years old, he met the race car driver Mark Martin. Martin is a famous NASCAR driver. NASCAR is the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, and it is the biggest and most popular car-racing organization in the United States. Martin was interested in Joey and thought he was “the real deal.” He said, “I am sure that he can be one of the greatest that ever raced in NASCAR. There’s no doubt in my mind.”
Martin was right. Joey started as a NASCAR driver in 2007. NASCAR has many races, and at first, Joey was only able to compete in smaller races because of his age. In his first NASCAR season, he won a championship (冠军). In 2008, he was able to compete in bigger NASCAR competitions. He competed in one of the top NASCAR racing series called the Nationwide Series, and at 18, he became the youngest winner in Nationwide Series history.
In 2009, he became the youngest winner in another top NASCAR racing series called the Sprint Cup Series, and he also won the Nationwide Series for the fifth time. To be one of the best drivers in the history of racing, Joey has to win many more races. But at 19, he’s off to a good start.
1. Why did Joey’s parents decide to move to Atlanta?| A．To make more money for Joey. |
| B．To allow Joey to watch more car races. |
| C．To provide Joey with a better education. |
| D．To let him compete in bigger and better races. |
| A．Joey had a bright future. |
| B．Joey was a true lover of race cars. |
| C．Martin won a nationwide competition. |
| D．Martin became the youngest NASCAR winner. |
| A．He won the Sprint Cup Series. |
| B．He had his first NASCAR season. |
| C．He won the Nationwide Series for the first time. |
| D．He broke many records for NASCAR racing series. |
| A．A good start. | B．NASCAR races. |
| C．Racing to success. | D．Best drivers in history. |
