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 . Chusovitina announced retirement on Sunday night after competing at a record eighth Olympic Games. After failing to secure a spot in Sunday’s final, the 46-year-old, representing Uzbekistan, waved to the crowd inside Tokyo’s Ariake Gymnastics Center, made a heart shape with her hands and briefly cried. All people present gave Chusovitina a standing applause as she left the sport’s biggest stage for the last time.
Born in Uzbek in 1976, Chusovitina took up gymnastics at 7. “My mother did not want me to do gymnastics. I wanted to prove I was not doing it in vain, and I succeeded in that,” Chusovitina once said.
She made her Olympic debut (首秀）at the 1992 Barcelona Games as part of the gold medal-winning team, consisting of athletes from former Soviet Union. She then represented Uzbekistan, before being given German citizenship in 2006. She won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games for Germany, but switched back to competing for Uzbekistan in 2013. Chusovitina is one of just two female gymnasts to represent three different nations at the Olympic Games.
When Chusovitina’s 3-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, she sold her possessions and used any prize money she earned to pay for his medical treatment. Her switch to German citizenship was motivated by the promise of a higher income and better medical care.
After her son’s recovery, Chusovitina continued to compete, but this time it was her love of gymnastics that kept her going. “I just love gymnastics. I do so with pleasure,” she said.
Chusovitina has become a global fan favorite. She was introduced into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2017, and last year was named the Best Athlete of the Decade by Uzbekistan.
“My son is 22 years old and I want to spend time with him,” she told reporters. “I want to be a mom and wife.”
1. Which is the correct order according to what happened to Chusovitina?①She gave birth to his son.
②She was named the Best Athlete of the Decade.
③She took up gymnastics.
④She represented Germany to compete.
| A．①④③② | B．①③④② |
| C．③①④② | D．③④①② |
| A．Chusovitina hasn’t missed any Olympic Games since 1992. |
| B．Chusovitina can become a citizen of any country as she likes. |
| C．She became a German citizen only for getting a large sum of money. |
| D．She retired from her career because her son recovered from his illness. |
| A．Vain and Professional. | B．Determined and Modest. |
| C．Devoted and Responsible. | D．Ambitious and Generous. |
| A．Chusovitina’s Hard and Successful Life |
| B．Chusovitina’s Retirement from Her Career |
| C．Chusovitina’s Great Achievements in Gymnastics |
| D．Chusovitina’s Experiences in Olympic Games |
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It is well known that Marathon is a tough sport.
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Playing sports may be the better and most appropriate way to keep people fit in their life. Some people like basketball, while some like cycling. For some, swimming is his favorite sport, while for others, they can’t imagine their life with the gym. I have a strong preference for table tennis. I get to know table tennis at the ten when I watched a table tennis match on TV. It was so thrilling what I couldn’t move my eye away. Table tennis is an absolute fantastic sport. Apart from strengthen my body, it can enhance my willpower as well. Table tennis is really an interesting sport and I expect more people join in the fun.
1. Where might the speakers be?
| A．In the classroom. | B．At the hospital. | C．On the court. |
| A．He was a high school coach. |
| B．He played a couple of different sports. |
| C．He was a professional basketball player. |
| A．His ball-handling skills. | B．His shooting skills. | C．His passing skills. |
6 . Racing is nothing new for Sebastian Rosado. He was born with cerebral palsy（脑瘫）, which affects a person's ability to move. Though most of his life has been limited to a wheel-chair, he has done at least one race a year since 2011.
It was about a decade ago that his mother, Jaime, was training for a race in Puerto Rico, and Sebastian asked if he could accompany her. She'd have to push him in the wheelchair because his arm functions are limited, and she was okay with that. However, the race wouldn't allow it. Then, Sebastian's family decided to make a special race for children like Sebastian. The race gives them a chance to prove that despite being told from a young age that they might not be able to do some things in their lives, they can also become what they wish to be in life.
Sebastian has run it every year using a special walker. Each year, he tries to outdo his previous goal. Instead of just 5 km in 2020, he wanted to attempt to run 21 km over 30 days. Sebastian's plan is to complete the distance by May 9, accounting for completing 1 km, at most, in a day.
Sebastian used to train in a track and field facility close to home, and it's amazing to hear runners telling him things like, "Wow , sometimes I don't have the strength to train but when I see you doing this, I feel that I have no excuse," 62 swimmers are joining Sebastian's challenge this month by swimming 800 meters each one.
Sebastian has a saying that your disability is not in your body, but in your mind. It's really powerful. If you promise yourself you'll do something, you can achieve it by using your mind.
1. What is the Rosados' purpose of setting up a special race?| A．To collect money for medical research. |
| B．To realize Sebastian's wish to run in a formal race. |
| C．To encourage disabled children to make a difference. |
| D．To allow Sebastian to accompany his mother in races. |
| A．His mother pushes him. |
| B．He runs in a wheelchair. |
| C．He finishes 21 km in one go. |
| D．He runs with special equipment. |
| A．Humourous. | B．Inspiring. | C．Helpful. | D．Talented. |
| A．There is no disability at all. |
| B．Mind can cure any disability. |
| C．Real disability exists mentally. |
| D．The disability is very powerful. |
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8 . The 90-minute long game involves two goals, black and white checkered balls, goalkeeper, and no hand use. This sport, of course, is soccer or football, as the majority of the rest of the world says. It’s confusing that some countries call this sport “football” while Americans and Canadians say “soccer”, but apparently the British are mostly to blame.
The name confusion is actually thanks to British universities in the early 1800s who tried standardizing various sports games that had different rules and regulations to differentiate between them, according to a paper by Stefan Szymanski, a professor of sports economics at the University of Michigan.
Rugby, formerly known as “rugby football” or “rugger”, is a translation of “football” where you can use your hands. Soccer, originally “association football” or “asoccer”, is the traditional translation of “football” where people don’t use their hands. People in England started shortening the names by dropping the “association” part of the phrase as well as the “a” in “asoccer”, per Szymanski’s paper. If your head hurts from thinking about this, prepare to have your mind blown by these things you probably never thought about — until just now.
Now comes the complexity: in 1869, Rutgers and Princeton colleges held the first traditional, recorded, football game using a unique combination of rules from both rugby and soccer, creating what we know as “American football” and what other countries refer to as “gridiron”. Thanks to the popularity of American football, soccer players in America keep to “soccer” to help differentiate themselves, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.
If the name “soccer” stuck in Britain, and if Americans came up with a better one for American football, there would be much less confusion. So why did the “football” short kind of “association football” become more popular than “soccer” in England anyway? Originally, American influence on Britain during World War II made “soccer” the popular term in England before the 1980s, The Atlantic reports. Once the sport became more popular in the United States around that time, the British stopped using “soccer”. Szymanski’s paper claims it could be thanks to American and British news organizations pushing either term in each country.
1. What caused the name confusion in the early 1800s?| A．Game time. | B．Sports rules. |
| C．Ball popularity. | D．News organizations. |
| A．The name confusion is becoming stronger. |
| B．You cannot use your hands while playing games. |
| C．The names make it more difficult for people to understand. |
| D．Making the best of the head in the sports is extremely vital. |
| A．“Rugby” and “Soccer”. | B．“Rugger” and “American football”. |
| C．“American football” and “Gridiron”. | D．“Gridiron” and “Association football”. |
| A．The name confusion would become less. |
| B．The British disliked soccer during World War II. |
| C．American soccer was more popular than English football. |
| D．History and culture had a great effect on the name. |
| A．16th. | B．17th. | C．18th. |
10 . What limits you from hiking more often? If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods，why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
•Yukon Outdoors Club
Membership cost：$ 10 for a single membership；$ 15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes，backpacking trips，canoe trips，mountain biking，cross-country skiing trips，snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
• Vernon Outdoors Club
Membership cost: A single membership is $ 25，and students pay $ 10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people，the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general，they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests.
• Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members，the Pender Harbor Hiking Group offers a way for members to get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance，so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that's right for you！
• UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Membership cost: Students $ 40；non-UBC students $60.
Description: The UBC Varsity outdoor Club is a social group that hikes，mountaineers，kayaks，rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips，run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit，members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache.
1. What is special about the Yukon Outdoors Club?| A．It has workshops | B．It involves trips of different levels. |
| C．It provides membership | D．It schedules she hikes in advance. |
| A．$25 | B．Half price | C．None. | D．$10 |
| A．Yukon Outdoors Club | B．Pender Harbor Hiking Group. |
| C．UBC Varsity Outdoor Club | D．Vernon Outdoors Club |
