1 . This is new to me and I don’t know what I will say really so I’m just giving it a try. I was always a runner and in pretty good shape for most of my life. Then I hit a bad patch and each day just couldn’t get myself out there to run. I put on weight, which just made me feel worse about myself.
I finally got the running back again after a few years but it was much harder than it used to be and I struggled to get through even the shortest, slowest jog.
I was out in a run the other day and I had almost convinced (说服) myself to give up when I heard someone say, “You can do it! It’s hard, but you can do it!” There was a lady walking the other way and had the biggest smile on her face.
Those words of encouragement at a time when I was ready to give up were like a perfect intervention (干预). I finished my run and now every time I feel like quitting I will hear her words in my head and they give me motivation (动力) and encouragement.
I’ve never seen her again so I’ve never been able to thank her and let her know the effect something as simple as a few words of encouragement from a stranger had and still has on me. It always encourages me in my life and has great influence on my life. I will never forget it and place it in my heart. I will tell it to others and make others believe encouragement is very important to us.
1. What was the author like before putting on weight?| A．He was very tall. | B．He was in good shape. |
| C．He was very thin. | D．He was in poor health. |
| A．The author had trouble in life. | B．The author’s clothes were worn out. |
| C．The author was very lucky. | D．The author was in good spirits. |
| A．His own hard work. | B．A strange lady’s encouraging words. |
| C．His friends’ encouragement. | D．His parents’ encouragement. |
| A．An exciting experience. | B．A story about losing weight. |
| C．Kind words from a stranger. | D．The importance of determination. |
My dad is an enthusiastic (狂热的) runner who
One day, I was late for a bus, tried to run after it and in under a minute was out of breath! This made me realize how unfit I was.
A friend of mine suggested a swimming pool
1.参加者：国华中学校队和我校校队；
2.地点：学校篮球馆；
3.时间：2018年4月11日（星期三）下午3点；
4.组织者：学生会；
5.海报发出时间：2018年4月7日。
注意：1.不得逐字逐句翻译；
2.可适当发挥想象（必须突出主题，结构完整，语意连贯）；
3.词数100左右。
参考词汇：篮球馆Basketball Centre Gymnasium
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4 . Baron Pierre de Coubertin was a Frenchman.At his time sports were not taught in French schools. De Coubertin believed that sports should go hand in hand with studies. He had an idea. His idea was to begin the Olympics all over again.
Sports teachers of other countries liked de Coubertin's ideas. So in 1896, the modern Olympic Games were held in Athens(雅典), Greece.Since then the Olympics have been held once every four years, except three times，when there were wars.
The modern Olympic games have many foot races and field sports programs. The longest race in the games is called marathon．
Before the start of the Olympic Games, runners carry lighted torch(火炬) through many nations towards the stadium(运动场) where the games will be held. These sportsmen are from different countries. Yet they work together to carry the Olympic torch. It is passed from runner to runner. When the last runner enters the stadium, he or she places the torch in a special(专门的) basin filled with oil. It catches fire. It is then, only then, that the Olympic Games can begin.
The Olympic flame(火焰) burns throughout the games. It is the flame of peace.
1. Before 1896 French schools didn't teach ________．| A．maths | B．history |
| C．sports | D．physics |
| A．was the first man to start the Olympic Games |
| B．helped start the modern Olympic Games |
| C．believed that sports were less important than studies |
| D．failed to begin the modern Olympic Games |
| A．1915 | B．1924 |
| C．1896 | D．1904 |
When I started to play badminton, I am almost nine years old. I became interested in this sport but I practice much as possibly to become an expert. Very soon I participated every badminton event what was held in my city. The event helped me to get better. One year later, I was able to compete against other players in the state championship. There was a sense of worry within them, but at the same time I was very excited. Finally, I won a gold medal in the competition.
In the summary, badminton has total changed my life. These experiences of mine has left me with valuable memories.
Hangzhou, as the only candidate city of the 2022 Asian Games,
Hangzhou is a beautiful city
At the same time, it is good for the
In the next few years, Hangzhou will try its best to prepare
7 . 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. |
8 . Sand, sun, fitness, and fun were popular at the LeapFrog’s Fit Made Fun Day event on September 6. With LeapFrog’s new LeapBand activity tracker, the event look place at Santa Monica Beach in California educate kids about staying active.
The LeapBand is Leapfrog’s newest product. It straps (用带子系好) onto the wrist, like a watch, features a virtual (虚拟的) pet that kids can care for. Kids do activities such as walking like a penguin and popping like popcorn to earn points and power-ups, which unlock new pets and rewards.
“We want to make sure kills understand that gelling up, getting active, having fun, and getting healthy tips can all be part of their daily lives,” says Greg Ahearn, who works for LeapFrog. “Our goal with the LeapBand is to get kills up and active and having fun.”
The event included creative Illness activities for kids and parents. Artie Green and Easy A. D., who are a part of an organization called Hip Hop Public Health, performed songs and taught dances. There were photo opportunities, healthy snacks, and goodie bags too.
Mia Hamm, a former member of the United States national women’s soccer team, is the official spokesperson for the LeapBand. Hamm took part in Women’s World Cups and the Olympics. When she was about 15, she knew that her sport was soccer. “I loved the way it challenged me every single day,” she said. Hamm says exercising should be fun “whether it’s playing soccer with your friends or hopping on one foot or dancing”. She advises aspiring athletes to “go for it. It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s meaningful”.
Later in the afternoon, the crowd came together to try to break three Guinness World Records: the most people making sand angels, the most people hopping on one foot, and the most people doing the swim dance. Participants (参加者) enjoyed exercising together, dancing, hopping, and flapping along to music. Better yet, they broke all three records! Ahearn hopes these families and many more continue to take part in fitness activities. “Fun is the most important thing,” he says.
1. The event LeapFrog’s Fit Made Fun Day is to ________.| A．encourage participants to break Guinness World Records |
| B．introduce LeapFrrog’s newest product — the LeapBand |
| C．instruct people, especially kids to keep an active lifestyle |
| D．find suitable volunteers to rare for virtual pets |
| A．Kids don’t understand the value of active life. |
| B．The activities of the event are concerned with fitness. |
| C．Soccer doesn’t mean a lot to Hamm. |
| D．Ahearn thinks breaking all three records is the most important thing. |
| A．is active in sports activities |
| B．was a famous woman soccer player |
| C．acts as the spokesperson for the LeapBand |
| D．calls on people to do sports activities |
| A．To sell a product |
| B．To provide information about an activity |
| C．To promote an activity |
| D．To describe an experience |
Dear Jenny,
How nice to hear you! In your letter you asked me what to keep healthy. I would like to give you some advice.
As we know, our teenagers grow very fast, so we need a plenty of nutritious foods, such as fish, beans, fresh fruit and vegetables. You should not eat too much meal or too many sweets. However, you should take physical exercises regularly instead of studying all the time. For example, you can play basketball or swim after school. What’s more, have enough sleep is greatly importance. Therefore, I strongly advised you to have at least eight hours of sleep every day but not to stay up too late. Only in this way can you keep fit.
I’m looking forward to your early reply. Best wishes to you!
Yours,
Li Hua
10 . 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 |
