1 . For sports fans, there's nothing better than watching a live event on TV or at a sports venue（场地）. But there's nothing worse than that event being called off because of bad weather. Bad light, a waterlogged pitch （场地）or excessive heat can cause matches to be postponed. But according to the latest research, extreme weather might be disrupting （打乱） the sporting calendar more than ever in the future.
In one sport, golf, major tournaments like The Open, are already predicted to be victims of our changing climate. In the UK, an organization called The Climate Coalition says that golf courses such as St Andrews could be under water by the end of the century if sea levels rise even slightly. It told the BBC that its research predicts u cancelled football matches, flooded cricket grounds and golf courses crumbling into the sea.”
The threat to sporting fixtures （体育赛事）from climate change has been further highlighted in a new report, commissioned by the Rapid Transition Alliance. Writing about this for the BBC, Matt McGrath says that ”By 2050, it's estimated that almost one in four English football league grounds can expect flooding every year." This will mean fewer matches played, less opportunity to watch the beautiful game and reduced revenue （收入） from ticket sales.
Cricket also faces huge challenges globally as temperatures rise in places like India, Australia and the West Indies. The report says that stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will see a 60% 
increase in days with temperatures over 40°C over the next decade.
Of course, we know that the solution lies with reducing our carbon footprint. We could travel less to attend sports events, and reduce our waste when we do go. But this latest report finds that sports leaders are generally failing to address the issue seriously. However, because sport is universally popular and can be very influential, maybe it should be players, teams and their sponsors who promote a carbon-neutral message to help protect sporting venues - before it's ‘ game over’.
1. According to the passage, the following sports will be affected by extreme weather except| A．golf | B．table tennis | C．football | D．cricket |
| A．The number of people who are interested in football matches is expected to decrease. |
| B．The number of football players is expected to decrease. |
| C．The prices of football tickets are expected to go down. |
| D．Some football grounds are expected to be flooded. |
| A．Sports fans like watching a live event on TV better than at a sports venue. |
| B．Golf courses such as St Andrews could not be flooded if sea levels rise a little. |
| C．Cricket stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will get very hot over the next decade. |
| D．Sports leaders take the effects of climate change very seriously. |
| A．Sport and Sporting Venues. | B．Sport and Challenges. |
| C．Sport and Climate Change. | D．Sport and Revenue. |
2 . “Doing Zumba during the coronavirus pandemic（冠状病毒疫情期间）has made me feel so much better-and not just physically." says Mowry-Housley, 42, who is using Zumba to encourage everyone to make time for a mental and physical break.
Explaining that she has been dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety during the international disaster, the actress says that staying fit has improved her mental health. “When we all had to be quarantined（隔离）for so long. I really discovered the importance of exercising now that I had the time," she tells PEOPLE.
Mowry-Housley, who has two kids-daughter Ariah Talea, 5, and son Aden John Tanner,7-decided not to waste any of her new-found time. "I'm a huge believer in making lemonade out of lemons, so I wanted to use the time to its fullest," she says. "I discovered that when-I worked out and when I moved my body, I felt better about myself- not only physically but mentally."
Through Zumba,which Mowry-Housley says she's enjoyed for 10 years, the actress has managed to stay fit. She says Zumba has long been a favorite of hers because the dance program keeps her cheerful." The moment you hear the music, you can't help but to move your hips a bit. You feel relaxed and it gives you the energy that you need to have throughout the day." she says.
But Mowry-Housley knows that workouts are only one part of mental health, which is why she encourages people who are truly having problems to seek help not to be afraid to talk about their mental problems. “If you're really struggling, it's okay to talk about it." she says."You are not weak, you are actually strong."
1. What do you think Zumba is?| A．kind of food | B．A kind of exercise. | C．A kind of classes. | D．A kind of music. |
| A．Annoyed | B．Disappointed | C．Upset | D．Anxious |
| A．Lemons are good for our health |
| B．Lemonade tastes better than lemons |
| C．One should make full use of the situation around |
| D．One should use his energy fully. |
| A．They need to exercise more often. |
| B．They are supposed to keep their problems to themselves. |
| C．They ought to encourage themselves to face their problems |
| D．They should have a chat with others about their problems |
1. 天天练习讲汉语，从不会到流利，终于成功。
2. 继续努力，有机会来中国留学。
3. 希望见面和交流。
注意：1.词数100左右。
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好。
参考词汇：“汉语桥”世界大学生中文演讲比赛 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese speech contest
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Yours,
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4 . Many of us know about Russia's Lake Baikal from our textbooks,or by listening to Chinese singer Li Jian's hit song,Lake Baikal.But over the past decade,the world's deepest freshwater lake has been in the spotlight for an extreme sport.
Each March since 2005,about 150 people from around the world sign up for the Baikal Ice Marathon.They come to explore the lake's breathtaking beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions.The 26-mile journey starts on the lake's eastern shore.In March,the ice is a meter thick and iron-hard.Runners cross this frozen surface,finishing on the western side of the lake.
Known as the"blue eye of Siberia",Lake Baikal has exceptionally clear waters.This means its ice is almost perfectly transparent（透明的）."Seen from above,a runner on the ice looks as if he or she is jogging through space,"The New York Times noted.
The landscape might be beautiful,but the weather is harsh.Strong winds blow across the lake and frostbite（冻伤）can occur within half an hour.Runners say the cold climate is what draws them.They want to test their limits."When you are in such an environment,you don't have cars around you,you don't have the noise around.I think these extreme races allow you to be alone with nature,"Alicja Barahona,a 64-year-old runner from the US,told ABC News.
The location offers some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon.The finish line is visible from the start,but the endless white offers no progress markers.The race also ends with little fanfare（喧闹）.Tourists crowding the ice are mostly addicted to taking photos and just ignore the runners.
For some runners,the absence of audience makes the race more challenging,because it's lonely.They must fight with themselves."You are alone on Baikal.It is your race.You are alone with yourself All you need to do is to defeat yourself,"Veronique Messina,a French runner,told the Telegraph.
1. What do we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon?| A．It requires runners to jog through space. |
| B．It attracts more and more participants each year. |
| C．It combines extreme weather and beautiful scenery. |
| D．It highlights our textbooks and Li Jian's hit song. |
| A．Pleasant. | B．Severe. | C．Annoying. | D．Damp. |
| A．Only men are allowed to run in this race. |
| B．There are many progress markers on the ice. |
| C．The runners are often disturbed by tourists. |
| D．The runners can see the finish line from the start. |
| A．Loneliness. | B．The long distance. |
| C．The cold climate. | D．Noisy surroundings. |
