1 . There are many weird sports that are present around the world. From each region of the world, along with the very popular common sports, there are also those really popular but very weird kinds of sports.
The Ultimate Test Between Man and Horses
This is indeed a very strange kind of sport that tests your stamina (耐力). You will learn how to be agile (灵活的) while competing against a horse. This game originated in the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells. This sport really has to do with strength. You will require great agility and strength in order to take part in this. Marathon human contestants are put to compete against those mounted people. This is how the marathon testing takes place.
Love Locked Races
This is a sports event that was first introduced in Finland. This is all about a male competitor racing with a female in a certain way. There would be many obstructions and blocks on the way which would definitely bring you challenges. The person to win would have to finish the race without losing his female partner in the course of overcoming the obstacles even for once. This race takes place really fast and the obstacles are set that way.
The Toe Sport
This is yet another weird sport that welcomes you to use your toes. This is quite the same kind of sport that you used to play as a child which involved toe wrestling. This has now been turned into a major sport that even has a World Toe Wrestling Competition. It first originated in a pub of Derbyshire.
The locals took this sport with great enjoyment and then made this so popular that it soon had its own championship. The individuals who participate have only got to use their feet and then this is tougher than it may sound.
The Mud Pit Belly Flop
This is a kind of game where even the spectators (观众) get splashed with mud but in fact that is quite the fun. The very annual Summer Redneck Games in East Dublin bring about this game and bring about some of the greatest hubcap-discus throws with it. This is also a great sport to show the strength and dexterity of your feet.
1. Which sport requires couples to participate?| A．The Ultimate Test Between Man and Horses. | B．Love Locked Races. |
| C．The Toe Sport. | D．The Mud Pit Belly Flop. |
| A．It first originated in a pub of Derbyshire. |
| B．The locals took this sport with great enjoyment. |
| C．It has a World Toe Wrestling Competition. |
| D．Even kids are fond of the sport. |
| A．People with agility and strength. | B．People with companions. |
| C．Marathon runners. | D．Horse riders. |
Mary waited anxiously for her turn in the empty dressing room. Never had she been so nervous before. This competition was of vital importance to her comeback. “If I can win today,” she said to herself, “I can dance on the national stage next month.” Three months ago, she hurt her left arm in a car accident. After the medical treatment, she began to recover slowly. She practiced over and over again in order to regain her dancing skills.
“Hi, Mary,” in rushed her friend Jessica. “How is your arm? Is it going to affect your performance?”
“I guess it can be tolerated for I am to win the match,” said Mary with a determined look.
“Admirable! But I hear that a girl called Linda is really gifted and strong. She can be your real well-matched competitor. Come on!”
After Jessica left, Mary decided to practice the most difficult spin (高速旋转). “If I don’t try harder, I won’t grasp this chance,” she thought. But her arm began to hurt, making her worried. After the pain was gone, she continued to warm up.
Then a slim girl hurried in and put down a bag on the chair. Then, she took out her dance dress quickly and put it on skillfully. Seeing Mary, she smiled politely and said, “Hi, I’m Linda. I am a participant in the competition, too.” Mary nodded in reply but felt uncomfortable. “She is just my competitor. Because of her, I may lose tonight.” Her mind was wandering when Linda screamed, “Oh, I can’t find my music tape!” Linda searched her bag but in vain. “It might have been missing on the way.” With these words, she then rushed out.
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Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag. ______
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Hearing her name called, Mary walked on stage with her heart beating fast. ________
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3 . All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer.
Some sports or game go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese Kungfu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet.
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends.
| A．And think of people in cold countries. |
| B．Sports help to train a person’s character. |
| C．People aren’t inventing new sports or games. |
| D．Many people like to watch others play games. |
| E．People are inventing new sports or games all the time. |
| F．Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere take part in them. |
| G．Not a few people participate in different sports competitions themselves. |
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注意：
1. 词数100左右(已给出的开头和结尾不计入总词数)；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
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Yours sincerely,
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5 . Marathon Courses in the US
·AlA Marathon
Where：Fort Lauderdale, Florida
When：February 18
Why run it：If you want a fast course but don’t like downhill running, the flat and scenic A1A Marathon might be the one for you. You’ll feel the ocean breezes (微风) and see the maple trees as you run along one of the most famous roads in America. The race also features plenty of on-course entertainment, a beach-themed finisher medal, and a post-race beach party with food, drink and live music.
·Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon
Where：Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
When：May 20
Why run it：The course begins at roughly 1,946 feet above sea level-the highest point on the 26.2-mile route. From there, it’s smooth sailing down the mountain, where you’ll finish at a height of 400 feet. The marathon is held every May when trees and flowers are starting to bloom, making this course scenic.
·Newport Marathon
Where：Newport, Oregon
When：June 2
Why run it：The Newport Marathon starts at about 60 feet above sea level and has few gently rolling hills through a nice neighborhood. The steepest hill you’ll come across is 40 feet at Mile 4. The flat marathon route hugs the Yaquina Bay for much of the race, providing you with amazing views of the water. Make sure you sign up for it early—the Newport Marathon limits the number of entries in an effort to keep the race more fun.
·Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Where：Chicago, Illinois
When：October 7
Why run it：The Chicago Marathon is a flat, fast marathon, so it’s a great one to do if you’ve never run a marathon. The course offers a scenic tour of Chicago as it weaves through several diverse neighborhoods and dozens of local and historic landmarks. You’ll see all that is great about the city of Chicago while being supported by tons of screaming fans.
1. What is special about A1A Marathon?| A．It is run along the ocean. |
| B．It is not only flat but also scenic. |
| C．It ends up with a social gathering. |
| D．It is held once every year in the US. |
| A．A1A Marathon. | B．Newport Marathon. |
| C．Bank of America Chicago Marathon. | D．Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon. |
| A．They all start from high mountains. |
| B．They are all intended for strong people. |
| C．They value the safety of the participants. |
| D．They combine running with good scenery. |
6 . Why I love swimming
If you were to ask me what my favorite sport is, my answer would be swimming. I started learning how to swim when I was five years old and I have been swimming ever since.
The first reason that I love swimming is that it can be quite relaxing . I love the feeling of floating on the water and feeling almost weightless.
In the summer, swimming provides a nice, refreshing break!
And finally, it’s a life skill which everyone should have. Not only is it good for your health, but you never know when you’ll need your ability to swim.
| A．I can even encourage you to go for a swim. |
| B．There are many reasons why I love swimming. |
| C．I find that whenever I leave the pool I feel totally relaxed. |
| D．On the other hand, it can also be a fast-paced competitive sport. |
| E．There’s nothing better than jumping into the water on a hot summer day.. |
| F．It is a sport which can be done all over the world in many beautiful locations. |
| G．Another reason that I love swimming is that it has more variety than other sports. |
7 . The Vitality Big Half gets underway this morning. It was first launched last year and saw 11 ,000 take part, with the aim of bringing Londoners together and celebrating the diversity of the capital. A festival is being held at the finish line with music, food and activities throughout the day.
The strong winds this morning unfortunately mean that the scheduled music performances from local talents have had to be cancelled as it's impossible to build the temporary stage structures for the festival. The food will still be available and the event will include cooking classes from MasterChef Steve Kielty, and there will also be running challenges, trampolining（蹦床运动）, craft making and gardening advice.
When the half marathon starts:
The Vitality Big Half will start from 9 am by Tower Bridge, as well as The New Balance Big Relay.
The 2.4-mile Little Half will start at 12: 45 from Southwark Park, while The Vitality Big Mile will start at Greenwich Park from 12: 30.
Greenwich Park will also be where The Vitality Big Festival is held between 9 am and 4 pm today.
What is the route:
The Big Half will be starting at Tower Bridge and runners will then follow a 13.1-mile route that will take them past Shadwell and Limehouse, before circling around Canary Wharf.
Half marathon runners will then follow up the River Thames back towards Wapping and then go over Tower Bridge and head towards Southwark Park.
The route continues along the south side of the River Thames and circles around Rotherhithe before joining the Little Half runners and travelling through Deptford towards the finish line at Cutty Sark.
How to watch the runners:
You can go to various points along the route to watch the runners in person, watch them at home on your TV or watch them online.
1. What is the purpose of The Vitality Big Half?| A．To list some dos and don'ts of a great event in London. |
| B．To gather the locals together and praise the city's diversity. |
| C．To encourage people to do sports and outdoor activities. |
| D．To introduce different ways to celebrate a traditional festival. |
| A．It failed to go on as planned. |
| B．It attracted too many people. |
| C．The temporary stage was destroyed. |
| D．Talents from around the world came. |
| A．The River Thames. | B．Wapping. | C．Rotherhithe. | D．Deptford. |
8 . Why play sports? You might say “to get exercise” and you would be right. To have fun? That's true, too. But there's more.
Girls who play sports do better in school. You might think that athletics will take up all your study time.
Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills.
Sports are good for a girl's health. In addition to being fit and keeping a healthy weight, girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke. And later in life, girls who exercise are less likely to get breast cancer or osteoporosis(骨质疏松症).
Playing sports improves self-confidence.
| A．Exercise cuts the pressure. |
| B．Sports teach valuable life skills. |
| C．Regular exercise increases quality of life. |
| D．In fact, there are at least five more reasons. |
| E．Girls who play sports feel better about themselves. |
| F．Playing sports offers children more than just physical benefits. |
| G．But research shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who don't. |
内容主要包括： 1．告知马拉松比赛的具体信息；
2．说明邀请理由；
3．希望对方参加。
注意：1．词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数)；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：马拉松marathon
Dear John，
I'm pleased to tell you that an international marathon will take place in our city.
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Li Hua
10 . During the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, many world records were broken. They fell in swimming，cycling，running and a number of other sports. How do athletes continue to get better, jump longer，run or swim faster? Although scientists say that athletes have reached their limits（极限）, records continue to fall. In almost every sport athletes have become better since the Olympic movement began.
One reason is that more and more people than ever before have access to sports and exercise. They start at an earlier age and can compete longer in their sports. In schools more and more natural talents can be discovered. Another reason is that athletes can train harder and, as professionals，concentrate wholly on their sports instead of rushing to a training session after their day job. As medicine improves, athletes can stay in competition for a longer time and overcome injuries faster. Technology has also helped improve scores and equipment is getting better. One of the most important factors, however, is the human mind. It lies in our nature to be better and faster than someone else. The will to break a barrier（障碍）can release great power in your body.
So, where are the limits? Some years ago, nobody thought a person could run under 10 seconds in the 100-meter dash. But the record was broken at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. At the moment Usain Bolt is the fastest man on earth at 9.58 seconds. Scientists say that 9.48 may be the absolute（绝对的）limit for running such a distance, but, who knows，maybe some runner will one day run under 9 seconds.
1. What does the underlined word “fall” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Change. | B．Increase. |
| C．Drop down. | D．Be broken. |
| A．Training session is popular with athletes. |
| B．People’s will plays a key role in their winning. |
| C．More and more people are interested in sports. |
| D．Athletes are free from injuries because of technology. |
| A．To prove no one can break his record |
| B．To show he is the most successful runner. |
| C．To tell us we won’t know human beings’ limits. |
| D．To explain why a human being can run so fast. |
| A．Have athletes reached their limits? |
| B．Get better，jump longer and run faster |
| C．Why do athletes keep breaking world records? |
| D．Many world records were broken in Olympic Games. |
