In the field of sports there are some famous living legends, such as Lang Ping, and Michael Jordan.
As a player, Lang Ping brought not only honour but also glory to
Known as “Air Jordan”, Michael Jordan changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were impressive but the mental strength
2 . The true Olympic spirit has been displayed by Canadian cross-country ski coach Justin Wadsworth, who helped Russian athlete Anton Gafarov with his broken ski during the Men’s Sprint Free Semifinals.
Gafarov’s start wasn’t smooth. He fell three times, crashing early in the race and breaking his ski. It was clear that Gafarov was out of the race for the men’s finals and wouldn’t be able to compete for medals. Still, he wanted to finish in front of the home crowd, but his left ski was too badly damaged in the crash and its base had come off. The Russian skier faced finishing the race by walking to the line, not skiing.
However, the Russian’s fall was seen by Canadian coach Justin Wadsworth, who immediately ran on to the course and helped Gafarov. “I went over and gave him one of Alex Harvey’s, a member of the Canadian team who didn’t qualify for the finals. It was about giving Gafarov some dignity (尊严) so he didn’t have to walk to the finish area,” Wadsworth said. “We help because we know everyone works so hard in our sport,” says Wadsworth, who was an Olympic skier for the S before becoming a coach. “Everyone wants fair results. It was a matter of allowing Gafarov to finish the race.”
Gafarov was thoughtful about his performance. “My fall cost me a broken ski and a pole,” said Anton Gafarov, adding that he decided to continue fighting for the finals despite all the difficulties.
Gafarov believed the race should be finished in any way possible. “It was a matter of principle to hold on to the end,” he added. He is not devastated (毁灭) by his failure and is eager to take part in the next Winter Olympics despite back problems due to injuries.
1. What happened to Gafarov during the Men’s Sprint Free Semifinals?A.He lost his ski in the unlucky crash. |
B.He gave up the race after falling three times. |
C.He got the gold medal for the men’s finals. |
D.He had his ski broken in the early race. |
A.He felt happy for Gafarov’s bad luck in the race. |
B.He knew what price Gafarov paid for the competition. |
C.He was angry with his player’s not qualifying for the finals. |
D.He once worked hard to become an Olympic skier for Canada. |
A.Every dog has its day. | B.Rome isn’t built overnight. |
C.Never give up in face of difficulty. | D.There is no end to learning. |
A.The Olympic Spirit | B.The Unlucky Day |
C.The History of Olympic Games | D.The Winning Gold Medal |
Just a few seconds later, fourth-placed Navarro caught up with him. Surely, he could simply overtake Esteban and come third. But Navarro slowed down and let Esteban run ahead of him. The two cyclists reached the finishing line with Esteban ahead on foot, Navarro just behind him. Navarro had let Esteban finish in third place, while he came fourth. The audience was amazed at his show of sportsmanship and cheered and clapped for the cyclists. After the race, Navarro said, “I didn’t want to win that way.” Later, Esteban, who won the bronze medal, tried to give his medal to Navarro. However, Navarro refused, and his response was: “Offering me the prize was worth more than what I did for him.”
Why did Navarro refuse Esteban’s medal? What did this gesture show?
Long-distance running is a great sport for beginners. It has a lot of benefits. It will help you get fit and prevent diseases.
If you are new to running, here is some advice for you. It is important to warm up and cool down properly before and after running, so you do not hurt yourself.
A.But you need to find someone to keep running with you. |
B.It will also hurt you if you don't warm up before running. |
C.A warm-up gets your blood flowing and prepares your body before you exercise. |
D.It also strengthens your immune system and reduces the risk of serious health problems. |
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6 . “Some day, there’ll be no Americans left in the NBA,” said 12-year-old Xing Tao, who joined his school team two weeks ago after watching Yao Ming in a televised NBA game, “The players will all be Chinese, like Yao.”
To China, Yao is a home-grown superstar who helped make the world’s first basketball league closer to Chinese players. To the NBA, the 2.23-meter center offers an opening of a different sort into the world’s largest new market. Yao’s NBA first appearance against the Indiana Pacers in October reached 287 million families in the US. That game might have been a bit of a letdown to Yao’s fans: He played just 11 of the 48 minutes, had two rebounds (篮板) and got no points. Comparing that with his performance on December 19, also against Indiana, Yao won 29 points and 10 rebounds. “This was one of the most exciting games I’ve had,” Yao said after Houston’s 95-83 victory. The NBA has to be excited about his on-count success. In all his games, he’s averaging 12.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, quite good for a new star. “Yao Ming has brought the NBA closer to the Chinese,” said NBA spokeswoman Cheong Sau Ching, “That makes the dream seem practical for other people in China and proud to be Chinese.”
The 22-year-old Yao is not the country’s first player in the NBA: Wang Zhizhi broke down the Dallas Mavericks in November 2003. But Yao’s combination of modesty (谦虚) and skills make him a favorite back home.
1. What’s the direct reason for Xing Tao to join the school basketball team?A.He watched an NBA game. | B.He liked basketball. |
C.He hoped to play for the NBA. | D.He had dream that he would become a basketball star. |
A.zero | B.two | C.29 | D.10 |
A.failure | B.surprise | C.disappointment | D.sadness. |
A.He has performed excellently. | B.He is modest. |
C.More and more Chinese people like to watch his games. | D.Both A and B. |
A.Middle school students want to play basketball. |
B.Yao Ming makes NBA closer to China. |
C.There’ll be no Americans left in the NBA. |
D.There are many new stars from China in the NBA. |
Diet and way of life are often a problem for teenagers.
Healthy eating along with regular exercise is
As a teenager, it is important to give your body the energy it needs. Exercise is something
A good amount of sleep every night is also important for your health. When you sleep, your body prepared you for the day to come. As a matter of fact, loss
If you follow the suggestions above, you
8 . Every year, runner all over the world challenge themselves in marathons(马 拉松)long running events that go on for tens of kilometers. On October 12, Eliud Kipchoge ran a record-breaking marathon. He finished a42. 2-kilometer-long marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds. The 34-year-old Olympic champion from Kenya became the first person to run a marathon of the full length in less than two hours.
I can tell people that no human is limited. I expect more people all over the world to run under two hours after today, “Kipchoge told Live Sports.
Besides Kipchoge’s hard work, a few science and technology tricks also helped him make history.
Hills and turns slow runners down. Kipchoge’s team picked a course in Vienna for its gentle curves(弯曲度). The city’s cool and dry weather also helped keep Kipchoge’s body running more efficiently. A special pair of shoes also played a big part. The shoes are made of a new material, which can take in a runner’s energy when his et meet the ground. Then it returns part of the energy to the runner, which helped Kipchoge run faster.
What’s more, Kipchoge had a dream team of 41 members. Five runners formed a V-shape ahead of Kipchoge, which reduced drag. Two runners followed directly behind to push him forward. The team took turns running every 5 kilometers. Kipchoge stayed under a two-hour pace for almost the whole race. A pace car drove in front of everyone and cast (投射) a laser beam(激光束)on the road, keeping the team at the right pace. ”Few world records today are technology-free, “ the Xinhua News Agency said.
1. According to the passage, Kipchoge was the first person to __________.A.run a full-length marathon in Kenya |
B.use technology in an Olympic marathon |
C.finish a full-length marathon in two hours |
D.win an Olympic marathon championship |
A.His team chose a course in Kenya for his training. |
B.Cool and dry weather kept him from running efficiently. |
C.He trained to deal with sharp hills and turns in Vienna. |
D.His record was partly because of the specially-designed shoes. |
A.Kipchoge worked harder than other runners. |
B.Kipchoge’s new record was a result of free technology. |
C.Science and technology played a role in Kipchoge’s win. |
D.Keeping the right pace was the key to Kipchoge’s success. |
A.A diary. | B.A newspaper. |
C.A guidebook. | D.A novel. |
Last Saturday, I took part in a singing competition held by our school. A total of 32 contestants participated in the contest.
As it was my first participation, I was really excited about it. Before the contest, I had a fortnight to prepare and practice. After choosing my favorite song to compete, I practiced singing the song every day diligently. I also sang in front of my family members and friends. In order to improve, I asked for their advice, comments and suggestions. They were of great assistance to me. With their help, I was able to improve tremendously.
Two weeks later, the day of the competition arrived. My family members and friends accompanied me to my school. When we arrived,most of the other competitors were already there. Not long after,the contest commenced. The majority of participants who sang before me performed well. Upon seeing their fine performance, I was a little nervous and suffered from a slight stage fright.
When it was my turn to sing, I walked up the stage. While I was facing the audience, I was afraid as never before had I sung in front of such a large crowd. I lost my self-confidence. When I was about to give up and leave the stage, I saw my family members and friends. Smiling friendly at me, they clapped and cheered loudly to encourage me.
“You can do it, Lily!” shouted my best friend Mia.
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The encouragement that they provided me lit the spark of self-confidence in me again.
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After all the participants finished their songs, the host of the competition called out the winners.
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10 . THE EARTH DAY: Thursday April 22nd 2:30 to 5:30
1. What will the participants do?
A.Compete in a quiz about plants. | B.Assist the gardeners to plant trees. |
C.Hunt animals in the botanical garden. | D.Play a game with the help of some clues. |
A.$15 | B.$20 | C.$40 | D.$60 |
A.Vanilla Orchid and Angel’s Trumpet. | B.Angel’s Trumpet and Voodoo Lily. |
C.Voodoo Lily and Lemon Grass. | D.Lemon Grass and Vanilla Orchid |