1 . We all show more interest in watching new, unknown sports during the Olympics. Curling, trampolining...and there might be one more—cheer-leading, competitive or All-Star cheer-leading to be exact.
I am certain that you will love it: Teams of up to 35 cheerleaders, working together like a well-oiled machine, carry out challenging body movements during an exciting two-and-a-half-minute routine. Watching these highly-skilled young girls producing an imaginative routine live in the arena is exciting, and slightly terrifying, isn’t it? Absolutely. How about slow-motion replays of remarkable movements on the small screen? Yes, please. You will never be disappointed to view them.
Some people argue that high risk is the sport’s major problem, but in fact, many Olympic events are also dangerous. It is not uncommon for a flyer (the athlete thrown into the air) to fall during cheer-leading. But don’t worry—one of the first things they are taught is how to fall and catch in the safest way possible.
Cheer-leading will not be a one-horse race. Since the sport originated in North America, it’s natural that the first Olympic medals would be contested in its “homeland” (in Los Angeles, USA, 2028). But there are many countries that will happily challenge Team USA for the medal. Team England has historically been a strong competitor. They have earned medals at the last three World Championships. And other powerful cheer nations such as Canada, Finland and China have presented performances at the top level. In 2019, it was allowed to apply to become part of the Olympic Games sports program. Now the International Cheer Union has more than 100 national organizations and almost 4.5 million athletes. The widespread international participation has made it easier for the sport to take the next steps towards a place at the Summer Games. So Los Angeles 2028 is not beyond the bounds of possibility.
1. What can we conclude from paragraph 2?| A．Cheerleaders’ work is easy to do. |
| B．Watching cheer-leading is full of fun. |
| C．Teamwork is important for cheerleaders. |
| D．It is better to watch cheer-leading in the arena. |
| A．Usually they can be avoided. |
| B．They scare some viewers away. |
| C．They threaten a small number of flyers. |
| D．They have become more terrifying recently. |
| A．To show cheer-leading is a competitive sport. |
| B．To prove Team USA is the strongest team worldwide. |
| C．To explain few countries pay attention to cheer-leading. |
| D．To stress the importance of winning a medal in cheer-leading. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Conservative. | C．Hopeful. | D．Tolerant. |
2 . Canyoning
The sports of canyoning (蹦谷) explore the high-energy environment where water meets rock on the coast. Protected by wetsuits and helmets, people jump from cliffs and waterfalls and discover caves that would not normally be arrived at.
It was first done in the U.K. by TYF Adventure (01437 721611, www.tyf.com) and several thousand people jump from the cliffs near St David’s each year. A half day canyoning trip costs ￡50 (￡30 for children under 16).
Diving
Diving is not popular with British people. The difficulties of wild waters are greater because the water is colder and not clear enough, but the coasts of Cornwall, Wales and Scotland have some of the best diving in the world.
The British Sub Aqua Club (0870 112 9133, www.bsac.com) and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (01580 819688, www.padi.com) run courses teaching the important skills.
Surfing
The best surfing places in the UK are on the southwest coast where it is warmer, especially in Cornwall. The best time of year to surf in the UK is late summer and autumn.
The British Surfing Association (01479 861256, www.britsurf.co.uk) has a list of famous surf schools around the country.
Rock climbing
The most popular natural rocks in Britain include the Peak District, the Lake District, while large areas of Scotland are a climber’s ideal place. Climbing courses and climbing walls can be found on the website of the British Mountaineering Council (0870 010 4878, www.thebmc.co.uk).
1. If a couple with their child of 15 join in Canyoning for a day, they will pay ________.| A．￡130 | B．￡160 | C．￡260 | D．￡320 |
| A．Canyoning. | B．Diving. | C．Surfing. | D．Rock climbing. |
| A．Visitors who want to pay a visit to Britain |
| B．Visitors in Britain who are keen on extreme sports |
| C．Chinese students who are interested in British culture |
| D．Travelers who are enthusiastic about camping in China |
3 . It's no secret that exercising will improve your health. Working out on a regular basis is good for your body.But,did you know that living the fitness lifestyle will improve your brain power and make you a more productive person?
●Exercising helps you handle stress better.
When you work out regularly, your body simply functions better and you are healthier and less likely to suffer painful physical condition.
●.Exercising gives you more brain cells.
According to the process of neurogenesis (神经发生), the rate at which your brain cells are growing will decrease as you get older.
●.Exercising makes you happier.
When you do intense exercises, it releases a huge amount of endorphins (内啡肽) into your body. Did you know, a study from Duke University showed that depressed adults who started to exercise had the same positive results as those who took medieine? This is why endorphins are known as natural cure f depression.
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Your memory works better when you are active. The American College of Sports Medicine published a study that proves this.
| A．The benefits don't stop there. |
| B．Luckily, this can be prevented. |
| C．Exercising improves your memory. |
| D．Exercising leads you to have more energy. |
| E．Exereising makes you ready to handle pressure. |
| F．Regular exercise helps. lower high blood pressure and prevents heart attacks. |
| G．In the experiments,a group of students were given a list of letters to memorize |
