1 . Walk with a Purpose
Humans were made for walking. With our upright postures, agile(灵活的) joints, and strong leg muscles, our bodies were exactly designed with walking in mind - which is what makes it such perfect exercise.
Maybe you already love to walk, but you’re getting tired of tracking your same old route day after day — or maybe you’re new to walking and aren’t sure how to get started. Either way, it’s time to consider the idea of walking with a purpose.
Similarly, you might find open groups of dog walkers at your local park as well. Your RV(野营车) park might conduct group walks and hikes or your campground personnel might know about fun local walking groups you can join.
| A．See new places? |
| B．Head to a new city with friends? |
| C．Making friends and socializing is your goal? |
| D．It’s kind to our bodies and great for our waistlines. |
| E．And be sure to stay on the lookout for charity walks. |
| F．To get started, sit down with a map and make a plan. |
| G．This might be just the way to get you off the beaten path. |
2 . Gidda’s Team
The door closed behind Malik, making Mama look up from the hot meal. “Just in time for dinner. Will you
Gidda was staying in Malik’s bedroom. He didn’t
At dinner, Mama asked Malik, “How’s your
Malik was captain of school soccer team, and he had to discuss a fundraiser with the coach. They’d have to raise hundreds of dollars to
Unwillingly, Malik said, “It’s just team stuff.” Changing the
Gidda agreed. In the soft warmth of the evening, Gidda settled herself beneath the enormous fig(无花果) tree. “Feels like home,” she said. But Malik
The next morning, Malik found Gidda making fig cakes in the kitchen. She offered him one. Malik, hoping it wasn’t too awful, put it in his mouth. His eyes
Malik grabbed his phone and started
“Gidda’s Fabulous(极好的) Fig Cakes!” Malik said. “We’ll
At dinner that night, Gidda shared their plan with Mama, smiling
The next day, the kitchen was full of
As Malik
When the new
| A．watch | B．fetch | C．visit | D．serve |
| A．allow | B．enjoy | C．consider | D．mind |
| A．looked | B．handed | C．tripped | D．turned |
| A．useless | B．unlucky | C．scared | D．nervous |
| A．training | B．appointment | C．negotiation | D．meeting |
| A．buy | B．replace | C．iron | D．abandon |
| A．brilliant | B．random | C．original | D．personal |
| A．plan | B．attitude | C．subject | D．way |
| A．repeated | B．reported | C．explained | D．complained |
| A．picture | B．test | C．bite | D．break |
| A．widened | B．moved | C．focused | D．opened |
| A．produce | B．donate | C．deliver | D．exchange |
| A．running | B．texting | C．shouting | D．thinking |
| A．present | B．send | C．sell | D．reserve |
| A．prepare | B．show | C．choose | D．write |
| A．proudly | B．politely | C．shyly | D．bitterly |
| A．tension | B．hope | C．praise | D．energy |
| A．promised | B．predicted | C．announced | D．identified |
| A．socks | B．boots | C．uniforms | D．gloves |
| A．back | B．away | C．down | D．around |
增加：把缺词处加个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
The mascot(吉祥物) of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games official made its public appearance on Tuesday. It was a cartoon character inspired by giant pandas. The smiling panda is named with Bing DwenDwen in Chinese. Color circles around its face symbolize skating tracks and 5G technology. Bing, Chinese word for “ice”, shows purity and strength, but DwenDwen means sincerity, liveliness and health — also characteristics of pandas. Perhaps pandas are the animals most easily recognizing by us in China. The mascot combines our traditional culture and how pandas look like with winter sports elements. The image shows our great expect of the Games and that our Chinese welcome the world.
4 . Here’s the list of skiers, who have won four consecutive (连续的) world championships: Nobody.
Well, nobody besides Mikaela Shiffrin, who did it last Saturday in Are, Sweden. The Colorado skier, still just 23, is the best story, really, of this sports winter in the slalom (障碍滑雪).
She pulled it off, despite an illness that challenged her breathing. Shiffrin told NBC after her win that her mother, Eileen, advised her before her second run: You don’t have to do this. But Shiffrin told herself what she had told herself many times before: “I just need 60 seconds.” So she did it, and she got it. Shiffrin is closing in on her third World Cup overall title. She’s ranked No. 1 on the planet in slalom.
In women’s skiing, the mountain is now Shiffrin’s. She’s earned it. Those two (and soon three) World Cup overalls; 56 World Cup individual victories; and, oh yeah, right, three Olympic medals, two of them gold. Shiffrin is already considered a serious threat to Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86 World Cup victories, and Lindsey Vonn’s 82, though the 34-year-old surely would have collected more had she not suffered repeated injuries during her career. Of course, Shiffrin may wind up chasing someone else’s mark—Austria’s brilliant Marcel Hirscher, 29, now has 68 World Cup wins.
At the same time, Shiffrin loathes all the talk about the numbers and records. “People see the records and statistics. They are asking for more, more, more…it looks easy, but it isn’t. Nowhere close,” Shiffrin wrote. “What I see is training, sleepless nights, pain, doubt, delayed lights, canceled flights, lost luggage, expense, adventure, and some races mixed in there.”
That’s what happens when you’re as good as she is. But nobody’s been as good as she is. In a sense, Shiffrin is just getting started. It’s very possible she will be at her peak powers when the Winter Olympics arrive in Beijing in 2022.
1. What do we know about Mikaela Shiffrin in her recent slalom race?| A．She was not in her best physical condition. |
| B．She pulled out of the race in the second run. |
| C．She followed her mother’s advice and succeeded. |
| D．She told herself a one-minute story before the race. |
| A．Eileen Shiffrin’s. | B．Ingemar Stenmark’s. |
| C．Lindsey Vonn’s. | D．Marcel Hirscher’s. |
| A．Summarizes. | B．Gives away. | C．Dislikes. | D．Focuses on. |
| A．Shiffrin Is Moving Mountains | B．Shiffrin Is At Her Peak |
| C．The Rise And Fall Of A Colorado Skier | D．The Most Popular Winter Sports |
5 . The executive committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA，世界反兴奋剂组织) agreed to a series of tough measures against Russia on December 9. According to The Washington Post, it is the most severe punishment to date in the years-long Russian doping saga (兴奋剂事件).
Russia is prohibited from participating in all major international sports events in the next four years, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The country will also be banned from hosting any major sports events.
The reason for such severe punishment is that WADA believes the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) did not actively cooperate with its investigation. WADA also claims that the sample data submitted by the Moscow laboratory in January 2019 was incomplete and untrue. A great deal of data was deleted and changed.
Under the four-year ban, the Russian flag and anthem (国歌) are also prohibited from being displayed at major events. Only ''clean'' Russian athletes will be allowed to participate in international competitions under a neutral flag if they can provide the necessary proof.
Several countries and organizations have already upheld (支持) WADA's decision. The International Olympic Committee states that the decision is binding (有约束力的) and will also support the ruling (裁决) of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (国际体育仲裁法庭) in the future if Russia appeals. Norway said it would refuse Russia's participation in the Ski World Cup in2023.
The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said the ruling against Russia was “too moderate” and that the failure to ban Russian athletes from participating in any sports event was a blow to international sports. Although RUSADA will have three weeks to appeal against WADA's decision, according to the reaction of other organizations, there is a high possibility that the penalties will be carried out.
Russian president Vladimir Putin said the country had every reason to appeal against the decision. ''The key thing, and everyone is in agreement here, any punishment has to be individual, has to be targeted based on what a particular individual has done. We can't have collective punishment, '' Putin stressed. ''We cannot punish people who have nothing to do what so ever with violations.''
Despite the ban, Russia will be able to compete at Euro 2020 — in which St. Petersburg will be a host city — as European football’s governing body UEFA is not defined as a ''major event organization. ''
1. What does the underlined word prohibit in paragraph 2 mean?| A．To forbid. | B．To force. | C．To encourage. | D．To urge. |
| A．In 2021 Russian can host some major sports events. |
| B．Under the ban, the Russian flag and anthem can be displayed at major events. |
| C．No Russian athletes will be allowed to participate in international competitions. |
| D．Russian president Vladimir Putin is against the punishment. |
| A．In a guidebook. | B．In a madcine journal. |
| C．In a science news report. | D．In a sports news report. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Objective. | C．Indifferent. | D．Puzzled. |
6 . It was the Olympic final day earlier this month, but this was an Olympics with a difference. Over the last five months, local and regional competitions have been held across Kenya for Maasai men of "warrior" age as part of the Maasai Olympics 2018. December 15 marked the final round with crowds gathering in Kimana, near the Amboseli National Park, about 200 km south of Narobi. Cash prizes and medals are in store for the winning individuals and communities.
International Charity Born Free Foundation is a main sponsor of the event which has been held every two years since 2012 to offer Maasai and warriors an alternative to(作为......
的替代)killing lions as part of their traditional ceremony. It was the idea of the Wildlife Charity Big Life Foundation and eight Maasai elders who wanted to "stop lion hunting by our warriors once and for all, making it a cultural taboo(禁忌)”.
"As soon as we understood the idea for the Maasai Olympics, we were attracted by the excitement, and inspired by the complete sense of this great plan," said Born Free Foundation's CEO Howard Jones. "As human populations grow and our wants seem to increase, with little sympathy for those other species with whom we share the planet, the pressing needed for coexistence is urgent. And examples of how this may be achieved are few and far between."
"About 2,000 lions remain in Kenya, and Born Free works to monitor the population, ease human-wildlife conflict and promote coexistence. "added Jones. “The Maasai live and work alongside lions and other wildlife, so they play a key role in their protection and conservation. However, the Maasai also have a 500-year-old tradition of hunting lions when men reach warrior age."
The Maasai Olympics were developed to encourage young men to compete in an organized sports competition based on their traditional warrior skills. They compete in six events (5,000 m, 800m, 200m, high jump, etc.) and there are also two events (1,500m and 100m) for women. As well as the competitive element, the event also aims to educate local people about conserving lions and other wildlife, and the importance of human-wildlife coexistence and tolerance.
1. What do we know about the Maasai Olympics according to the text?| A．They are only accessible to men. |
| B．They had been held four times by 2018. |
| C．They are held in the Amboseli National Park. |
| D．They honour winners with the title of hero. |
| A．It is primitive and unacceptable. |
| B．It is a proof of their being sympathetic. |
| C．It is the result of human-wildlife conflict. |
| D．It is highly regarded by Born Free Foundation. |
| A．To change the lifestyle of lions in Kenya. |
| B．To ease human-wildlife conflict in Kenya. |
| C．To monitor the population of lions in Kenya. |
| D．To promote coexistence of humans and lions in Kenya. |
| A．Humans and wildlife cannot benefit each other. |
| B．The Maasai should not interfere with wildlife. |
| C．Humans should live in harmony with wildlife. |
| D．The Masssai should not give up their old tradition. |
7 . TORONTO/' TOKYO- The International Olympic Committee has decided to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games because of the coronavirus pandemic(流行病), IOC member Dick Pound said on Monday, as a window slowly began to open that would allow the showcase to be staged next year.
Major sporting nations Australia and Canada withdrew on Monday as organisers came under global pressure to postpone the event for the first time in its 124-year modern history.
Pound told Reuters that a one-year postponement looked like the best solution. This would mean the Games, scheduled for July 24-Aug. 9, are likely to be held in the summer of 2021.“That's my conclusion ( there will be a postponement) , Pound said in a telephone interview, after Sunday's IOC decision saying it was stepping up its “scenario planning” for the Tokyo 2020 Games- including a possible postponement. “From reading IOC-speak in the communique, if you are going to cancel, you simply cancel because there are no future plans,” added Pound. “But if you are going to carry on with the original objective (to stage the Games), there is no reason to issue a statement because you have already done that over the past several weeks.”
Japan and the IOC have said calling off the Games entirely is not an option. But finding a new date could be complicated as the summer 2021 calendar is already crowded, while 2022 will see the soccer World Cup and the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Pound said a large number of stakeholders(利益相关者) from the organising committee, to athletes to broadcasters and sporting federations would all need to be consulted before a plan could be finalised but there were early signs of a willingness to accommodate a 2021 Summer Games.
World Athletics said on Monday they would be willing to move their 2021 world championships scheduled for Aug. 6-15 in Eugene, Oregon to clear a path for a 2021 Olympics.
“World Athletics has already been in discussion with the Oregon 21 Organising Committee about the possibility that the Olympic Games may move to next year and they in turn have held discussions with their key stakeholders and have reassured us they will work with all of their partners and stakeholders to ensure that Oregon is able to host the World Athletics Championships on alternative dates if it is necessary,” athletics' global governing body said in a statement.
1. What can we learn from the news report?| A．Pound thought that a one-year postponement was not so suitable |
| B．Oregon might change the dates to hold the 2021 world championships. |
| C．Australia and Canada were discussing whether to withdraw from the 2020 Olympics. |
| D．It is the second time that the Olympic Games have been put off in its 124-year modern history. |
| A．A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. |
| B．The level of quality, especially one that people think is acceptable. |
| C．An official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media. |
| D．The information that is used in a court of law to try to prove something. |
| A．The success in postponing the 2020 Olympic Games. |
| B．The purpose of postponing the 2020 Olympic Games. |
| C．The difficulty in postponing the 2020 Olympic Games. |
| D．The consequence of postponing the 2020 Olympic Games. |
| A．Tokyo 2020 Games will be put off |
| B．Future of Tokyo 2020 Games hangs in the balance |
| C．IOC are to decide on fate of Tokyo 2020 Games |
| D．Postponement of Tokyo Olympics has to be considered |
8 . The biggest complaint I hear is, “I don’t have enough time.” Trust me — I get it! So here are five simple tips to keep you consistently working out.
1. Schedule it.
2. Keep your scheduled appointment.
Now that your exercise is scheduled, keep your appointment!
3. Exercise first thing in the morning.
Most of us don’t have business meetings and doctors’ appointments at 5:30 a.m. This is prime time to get your workouts done.
4. Mix up your workouts.
Day one, do a HIIT workout. Day two, lift heavy weights. Day three, increase joint mobility with yoga. Boredom is one of the biggest reasons why people don't stick with an exercise program. Don’t wake up and run every day.
5. Make it fun.
The more fun you have while exercising, the more likely you are to do it. On weekends go for a long bike ride or hike with your family. Or, do your normal exercise routine with your family.
There you have it – five simple tips to keep workouts consistent（坚持）. The better the consistency, the better the results!
| A．You have got to mix it up. |
| B．Don't change it or schedule it again. |
| C．On the weekends I work out with my girls. |
| D．Busy people must schedule their workouts. |
| E．I hardly spare a day to relax during a week. |
| F．You had better force yourself to work out each day. |
| G．I understand morning workouts sound cruel to most people. |
1.比赛的时间和地点；
2.比赛的目的；
3.参加比赛的益处。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Tim,
How is everything going?
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I will accompany you during the competition. I am looking forward to hearing from you;
Yours,
Li Hua
