1 . Benefits of Sports
Doing sports is a physical, mental and social adventure. It’s a great way for children to take a break from studies and release extra energy. It also helps them lead fuller and happier lives as regular sports have proven beneficial to overall well-being.
The physical benefits of doing sports are probably the most obvious. Regardless of your fitness level when you start playing sports, you’ll notice an increase in your overall fitness once you’re involved.
Children who participate in sports might also benefit from the social aspect, feeling part of a group, building up responsibility and leadership.
Discipline is another social advantage. Most organized sports require a strict training and practice schedule. As a student-athlete, you need to balance studies and athletics.
There is no shortage of reasons to find a sport to get involved in. Are you ready to go? Pick one and get moving!
A.It’s not just your body that benefits from sports. |
B.Therefore, playing sports is going to make you more fit. |
C.But remember, a child’s self-worth should not be distinguished by victory or loss. |
D.If you play group sports, you’ll be part of a team that takes direction from a coach. |
E.Nearly every sport requires physical activities and the competitive skills. |
F.Among these, learning how to function as part of a team is the most important advantage. |
G.Only with strict discipline can you be successful both in the classroom and in the sports field. |
2 . Share Your Culture Emoji (表情符号) Designers and Win Prizes
Which symbol best represents Chinese culture in your eyes? Is it the panda, kung fu, or the Great Wall? Here’s your chance to decide what emojis best represent Chinese culture! The China Daily Design Contest of Chinese Cultural Symbols is calling for entries from all over the world! No matter the style, share your creative ideas with us! All winning designs will be shared and promoted on the China Daily app, and winning designers will receive prizes! So let your creative juices flow!
● Theme
The emojis should be centered around the subject of Chinese culture, presenting classic or popular cultural images in the form of emojis.
● Who can participate?
Professional designers
Design enthusiasts
Anybody who loves emojis
All nationalities are welcomed
● Awards
First prize: 6,000 yuan, with certificate of honor
Second prize: 3,000 yuan, with certificate of honor
Third prize: 1,000 yuan, with certificate of honor
Most popular award: prize-winner voted by online user
● When to submit?
From now till Nov. 25
Online voting: Nov. 26 to Dec. 7
● Result announcement
End of December
● Requirements
1. Work should be submitted online with required personal information. Maximum of three works can be submitted by each applicant. Only one prize will be awarded to participant even if more than one work by the same designer is selected.
2. Submitted works must be a group, with 8 to 16 emojis in each group. Formats: jpg/png/gif/jpge. Size: 240 x240px. Each picture should not exceed (超过) 100K, and the size of each group should not exceed 1.6M.
3. Work title, designing ideas and cultural meaning should be submitted as required.
● Organizer
China Daily Website
1. Which prize is decided by Internet voting?A.First prize | B.Second prize |
C.Third prize | D.Most popular award |
A.On Nov. 25 | B.On Nov. 26 |
C.On Dec. 7 | D.at the end of December |
A.only one work | B.two works at least |
C.three works at most | D.as many works as he or she likes |
(1)告诉Chris天津女排将代表中国参加比赛;
(2)解释值得学习的女排精神;
(3)邀请他一起去观看比赛。
注意:
(1)词数不少于100;
(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
(3)开头已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
How is everything going?
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Yours,
Li Jin
4 . Q1: When does the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon take place?
A: The 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon takes place on Sunday 26 April.
Q2 : I have moved. How do I let you know my change of address?
A; Please email changeofaddress@londonmarathonevents. co. uk with your name, date of birth, telephone number, old address and your new address.
Q3: I need a hotel in London for the weekend of the race — any advice?
A: Virgin Money London Marathon hotel packages are available at Holiday Inn® and other IHG® hotels in and around London, and include a champion's breakfast and coach transfer to the Start Line so you arrive rested and ready to run your victory lap. Visit www. restandrun. holidayinn. com to find out more.
Q4: I am a visually disabled runner. Where can I find out more about running with a guide?
A: If you are a runner with a visual disability and would like to find out more about running with a guide, please contact disability@londonmarathonevents, co. uk.
Q5: What time does the race start?
A: Start times for the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon are as follows;
09: 05 Elite Wheelchair Races
09: 10 World Para Athletics Marathon Championships Ambulant Athletes
09: 25 The Elite Women's Race
10 :10 The Elite Men's Race, British Athletics & England Athletics Marathon
Championships and Mass Race
Q6: What time do I need to get to the Start?
A: We suggest you get to your Start at least one hour before the race begins. This will allow time for you to use the facilities, warm up and take your position.
Q7: Can I track a runner during the race?
A: Yes. On Race Day, there will be a link to our tracking service on the home page of www. virginmoneylondonmarathon. com. The best way to track a runner is by using the runner's running number. If you do not have the running number, it is also possible to search for a runner by surname.
1. Which address should you contact if you need to run with a guide?A.www. restandrun. holidayinn. com. |
B.disability@londonrnarathonevents. co. uk. |
C.www. virginmoneylondonmarathon. com. |
D.changeofaddress@londonmarathoncvents. co. uk. |
A.08: 20. | B.09: 05. |
C.09: 10. | D.09:25. |
A.With the address. | B.With the running number. |
C.With the first name. | D.With the telephone number. |
5 . Some people put their bicycles away once they learn how to drive a car. For many people, bicycling is not just an easy way of getting around town but also an exciting sport.
One kind of race is the time trial. Each racer leaves the starting line at a different time and heads hard for the finish line. The cyclist who covers the distance in the shortest amount of time wins the race.
Another kind of race is more difficult. A few city blocks are closed to traffic. Then all the racers line up in a tight pack and begin racing at the same time.
Between races cyclists stay in condition by doing exercise that builds their strength so that they can keep riding for long periods of time.
A.As cyclists become more experienced |
B.A time trial is a very safe race for beginners |
C.Serious cyclists often arrange to take part in races |
D.Road races are usually the longest cycling contests |
E.Most people will seize possible chances to get around town |
F.They cover many laps, going around and around the city blocks |
G.When cyclists needn’t to build themselves up for those special races |
6 . This activity will melt away the pounds, build your body and leave you on an emotional high. Yet the form of exercise, the fitness trend of the year, does not require gym membership or a personal trainer. All you need to do is walk.
"Walking is a refreshing alternative to complicated aerobic (氧)routines and overpriced gym membership," says personal trainer Lucy Knight, author of a new book on the exercise. “It is free, enjoyable and already a part of everyday life. All you need to do is correct your technique, walk faster and for longer and you will lose weight?"
There is much evidence of the benefits of walking. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh recently discovered that overweight people who walked briskly (快)for 30 to 60 minutes a day lost weight even if they didn't change any other lifestyle habits. Another American study found that people who walked for at least four hours a week gained less weight than couch potatoes as they got older. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts medical school found that people who walked every day had 25 percent fewer colds than those who sat a lot. Best of all, walking makes you feel good about yourself "For people suffering from depression, walking three to four times a week for 30 minutes has been shown to lift their mood,” says Knight.
But how to walk your way to weight loss and wellness? Health experts recommend that we should walk 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy. Actually, you would probably need to walk at least 16,000 steps a day to lose weight. "Your workout plans depend on your level of fitness. You should aim to progress by increasing your walking time by five minutes every two weeks, and walk a bit faster. In just three months, the results should speak for themselves," says Knight.
1. What is the latest fitness trend according to the passage?A.Brisk walking. | B.Losing weight. |
C.Working out in a gym. | D.Exercising with a personal trainer. |
A.expensive | B.worthy |
C.prepaid | D.discountable |
A.is gaining increasing popularity | B.benefits people in different aspects |
C.is an enjoyable way to lose weight | D.involves different groups of people |
A.1600 steps a day is needed for weight losses |
B.the effect of walking is noticeable over time |
C.your fitness level depends on your health experts |
D.changing the walking time every day is necessary |
1.你的理想职业;
2.选择它的理由;
3.实现的途径。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3.可根据内容要点适当发挥,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:mould v.塑造;industrious adj.勤勉的
My Dream Career
Good morning,everyone!
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8 . E-Sports,short for electronic sports,is one of the growing industries in the world,with prizes totaling around $25 million up for grabs in some tournaments. E-Sports are professional multiplayer video game competitions. Any video game with a strong competitive element is considered e-Sports.The competition models itself after traditional professional sports in several ways: it uses corresponding tournament formats,involves player contracts, and is governed by regulations. The athletes who compete in e-Sports competitions are gamers.
The history of e-Sports dates back to 1972 when some Stanford University students competed in the Intergalactic Space War Olympics for the opportunity to win a one-year subscription to the Rolling Stone Magazine. E-Sports pretty much continued on the rather quiet path until the 80s when competitions like the Space Invaders Championship shot them to the spotlight. 2002 marked the beginning of a new era for the sport and laid the foundation for what e-Sports would become thanks to the release of the Xbox live, which brought online play to consoles. Halo Ⅱ became the first game to be shown on national television for Major League Gaming in 2004, paving the way for e-Sports to become a global phenomenon.
Today, e-Sports are growing at a rapid pace thanks to advance in technology and the arrival of streaming services like Twitch which have exposed video game competitions to a new audience due to their extensive reach.
To understand how much impact Twitch has made, data from gaming analyst group Newzoo show that e-Sports global audience increased 43 percent from 204 million to 292 million between 2014 and 2016. Interestingly, this coincides (一致) with Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 and its effort to make the competition a spectator sport.
1. What do we know about e-Sports?A.They are strongly competitive. |
B.They spread worldwide overnight. |
C.They totally differ from traditional ones. |
D.The athletes in the sports are programmers. |
A.The origin of e-Sports. |
B.The variety of e-Sports. |
C.The advantages of e-Sports. |
D.The development of e-Sports. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Uncertain. |
C.Hopeful. | D.Worried. |
A.To introduce Newzoo. | B.To conduct a research. |
C.To show the influence of Twitch. | D.To arouse the audience's interest. |
内容包括:
1.比赛信息;
2.赛前准备(如训练安排等);
3.表达期待。
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10 . The Moth Poetry Prize
ABOUT THE PRIZE
The Moth Poetry Prize is an annual contest from Irish magazine. It is one of the biggest prizes in the world for a single unpublished poem of any length with the theme of peace. The prize is open to anyone over 16 as long as the poem is previously unpublished,and each year it attracts thousands of entries from new and established poets from over 50 countries worldwide.
The shortlist will be announced in June 2019 and the four shortlisted poems will feature in the summer issue of The Moth. The winners will be invited to a special prize-giving event at Poetry Ireland in Dublin in the summer of 2019.
THE JUDGE
The poet and novelist Jacob Polley will judge this year’s Moth Poetry Prize. Jacob is the author of four poetry collections published by Picador,the latest of which,Jackself,won the T. S. Eliot Prize. He is also the recipient of a Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize,and his novel Talk of the Tovun won a Somerset Maugham Award. He teaches at the University of Newcastle.
HOW TO ENTER
The entry fee is 15 euros per poem, and you can enter as many poems as you like.
You can enter online or send your poem (s) along with a cheque or postal order made payable to “The Moth Magazine Ltd. ” with an entry form or a cover letter with your name and contact details and the title of poem(s) attached to: The Moth,Ardan Grange, Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland.
Please remember to read the rules of the competition before you enter.
Call 00 353 (0)87 2657251 or email enquiries®themothmagazine. com for more details.
1. What information about the contest can we learn?A.Its closing date. | B.Its evaluation criteria. |
C.The award to winners. | D.Its organizer. |
A.One person can only submit one entry. |
B.The participants must be Irish citizens. |
C.The entries should be focused on peace. |
D.Only teenagers of 16 are admitted to take part. |
A.An award of 15 euros. |
B.An invitation to Dublin. |
C.A poetry collection by Picador. |
D.A chance to interview Jacob Polley. |