A. brush B. draw C. state D. cautionary E. report F. run G. packed H. shot I. introduced J. phenomenon K. exceptional |
Rongjiang county, tucked away in the rainy hills of south-west China, has little going for it at first glance. The grey tiles covering houses in the county sea give it a rather drab feel. Locals often have to find work elsewhere, travelling to distant factories and construction sites.
Yet this summer it was Chinese from far-off cities who flocked to Rongjiang. They came to watch an amateur football league involving 20 of the county’s villages. It started in May and quickly became a
There are many reasons behind the popularity of the Rongjiang league, which is men only. Start with the
The Rongjiang league, by contrast, has an authentic, even wholesome feel. Football in the county dates back to the 1940s, when it was
The league’s cultural diversity is another
To the delight of officials at all levels, the league appears to have stimulated the local economy. During the Dragon Boat festival in June tourism spending
But there are concerns that the success of Rongjiang may be fleeting. Attracting crowds to this part of China is not easy. The city of Zibo, in the northern province of Shandong, provides a
Still, officials think they have found a winning strategy for the countryside. A new football league began this month and will
A. included B. promising C. achievements D. proved E. transfer F. outstanding G. sign H. appearances I. scoring J. capture K. referred |
Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima was born on 22 September 1976 in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Like most of his childhood friends, Ronaldo began his football (soccer) career playing barefoot in the streets of his neighbourhood. At the age of 14, he joined Sao Cristovao football club and only two years later became the star of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube in Belo Horizonte
Since his
Since the 1998 World Cup he has suffered serious knee injuries that have severely limited his
A. virtually | B. pride | C. drawn | D. consistently |
E. course | F. spot | G. spied | H. representing |
I. dominate | J. banning | K. host |
China is challenging South Korea’s e-sports dominance
Some 4,000 fans gathered at the BEXCO Centre in Busan, a big port city in South Korea, on May 29th. Another 2.2m tuned in online. They were there for the finals of the Mid-Season Invitational, a prestigious(有声望的) e-sports tournament. A dozen teams had been competing over the
The enthusiasm, and bitter disappointment, reflect the place e-sports have in South Korean youth culture. The games are not just fun, but a source of national
No longer. China is now on the rise. Chinese companies are at the heart of gaming globally. The country’s biggest tech firm, Tencent, owns Riot Games, which developed LOL, as well as 40% of Epic Games, which makes Fortnite. Interest in the pastime has grown, too. There are some 685m gamers in China, including those who play on their phones, compared with 33m in South Korea. Over the past few years China has
South Korea contributed to its own downfall. “Skilled Korean players and coaches played a role in cultivating the e-sport scene in China,” says Choi Eun-Kyoung of Hanshin University, near Seoul. South Korean masters,
South Korea has now
A. devoted B. negatively C. window D. trading E. conclusion F. release G. reserves H. topping I. perfectly J. stress K. attempted |
A key part of starting to exercise is choosing when to work out. Morning, afternoon, or evening: Which time is best? Scientists have studied this dilemma extensively.
Rise and shine at 5 a.m.?
For new exercisers, morning workouts are often the most dreaded. After all,
Your are stronger in the afternoon
However, early exercisers may not be able to achieve peak performance. Stiffer(僵硬的)muscles, fewer energy
“The best
Exercise for night owls
Finally, some folks may decide to work out later in the evening. Intense exercise performed within an hour of one’s bedtime will impact the following sleep
Be consistent
Whether morning, afternoon, or evening, it is optimal if exercise timing remains somewhat consistent, research has found. Still, it is
A. affected B. agent C. conditions D. figures E. inhabitants F. motion G. originating H. preserved I. promoting J. recognized K. slide |
The Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics saw many excellent athletes compete on the ice and snow,
In 2005, cave paintings of Altay people hunting on skis with poles were discovered, which archaeologists estimated could be more than 10,000 years old. Since then, Altay has been
As one of the richest collections of ancient rock art in China, there are herds of camels, sheep, wolves and human
The rock art in Dundebulake is well
Unlike the modern skis we use nowadays, fur skis have been used as a means of transportation for the snowfield
Making skis has been a traditional skill. The handmade skis have a layer of horse skin. The fur on the horse skin can help decrease friction when they
take part in be familiar with fall in love with date back to in part break out break down stand out to some extent transform…from… bring people together take place |
You must
There is a particular amusing event called wife-carrying that
A. peak B. bound C. considerate D. announced E. defeated F. related G. determination H. measure I. fever J. serve K. considerable |
It was very hot outside. The Chengdu Little Warriors were facing off against the Legendary Mighty Dragons of Beijing at a local indoor skating-rink (溜冰场). When I arrived, the Little Warriors, whose oldest player was eight years old, had just
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games were praised as a success by almost every
If 2008 was about China getting a seat at the table, the 2022 Winter Olympic Games
While the audience for winter sports may still be a small, relatively rich group, it is growing. To prove his commitments (承诺) to winter sports, President Xi Jinping
With all these efforts, the 2022 Winter Olympic Games are
A. honors B. inspiring C. cultural D. awoke E. promoting F. success G. distinguished H. similar I. considered J. normally K. incredibly |
Sports Icons(偶像) Who Lead a Change
China’s sports industry has entered a new era when the superstars themselves become the absolute focus of public attention. Compared with the gold medals and
Yao Ming: China’s Ambassador(大使)
Standing at 2.29 meters, Yao Ming used basketball to become one of the mainstream
Liu Xiang: A Great Breakthrough
China’s world champion hurdler, Liu Xiang
Li Na: New Image of China’s Tennis
Being the first Asian to win the singles title of a Grand Slam tournament, Li Na opened the door to tennis in China and even Asia. Her victory at the French Open 2011 was like a fairy tale and she has since been
A. essence B. amateur C. influential D. balanced AB. recognition AC. highlights AD. maximizing BC. overwhelmingly BD. talented CD. obsession ABC. prioritize |
When most of us recall our school sporting days, we tend to remember the friendships that were forged, the occasional personal
The problem is, perhaps unsurprisingly, more prevalent in boys' sport, and especially so in rugby, where independent schools still provide the bulk of future England internationals. At the same time, there has been a surge in the number of schools offering scholarships to
Chris Morgan, director of sport at Tonbridge, is a critic of these shifts towards becoming superstar sports schools, 'An increasing number of schools seem to be using sports scholarships as part of their business model,’ he says. ‘They place rugby above other sports as it seems to be more
As a result, some of Morgan's counterparts at other independent schools feel under pressure to focus on winning rather than
Several coaches feel that their efforts to
One director of rugby told me that whenever they lose a game, his headmaster calls a meeting on the Monday morning in which he demands an explanation for the defeat. ‘The head can't understand that sport isn't just about winning,’ he says.
So, with increasingly professional set-ups and a seeming
Certainly not, says Kevin Knibbs, Headmaster of Hampton School in South West London, and Chair of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference(HMC)Sports Sub-Committee ‘Independent schools understand that sport is hugely beneficial to young people. While there have been substantial improvements in the standard of sports facilities, coaching, and performance in independent schools over the past decade, this is
delivered alert documented arising temporary recommendation accommodate demand increase contributing practices |
The throngs of tourists flooding Russian cities for the World Cup are expected to provide a(n)
In the city of Samara, where England will play Sweden on Saturday in a quarterfinal match, water pressure is decreasing due to a(n)
The Moscow Times reported the water authorities have increased output in recent days to compensate for the visitors, but the utility company is still trying to
“Thousands of the city’s visitors, who also consume water, are
The city has also experienced a heat wave that has increased the
Utility issues also arose when Russia hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The host nation seemed unable to provide the infrastructure needed to host athletes, fans, reporters and others who attended the tournament. Journalists who visited the city to report on the games