1 . BBC Young Reporter Competition

If you are 11-18 years old, tell us about a story you think the BBC should be reporting.

What is the BBC Young Reporter Competition?

It is a yearly opportunity for 11- to 18-year-olds across the UK to submit (提交) an original story idea to the BBC. BBC Young Reporter Competition winners will have the chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and program makers. We are not looking for finished reports but entries should just be an outline of a story idea. This can be submitted as a written description or videos.

Entries will be judged in two age categories: 11-15 and 16-18. There is one entry category: Me and My World. Entries should be an original and true story about your life, or the world you live in. It could be about your own identity or experience that impacts you or your community. You need to show how your report on this story can reflect the wider situation. Entries will only be considered when submitted via the online mechanism (机制). No other method of entry is permitted (this includes email or post).

Judging process

Stories will be judged on editorial merit (优点) — that means the strength of the story, originality, and the personal story or background related to it. Judges will be looking for 40 winning stories from across the UK. Judges include editors from across the BBC as well as presenters and reporters. Stories will not be broadcast until all the judging is completed and the winners are announced in June.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the BBC Young Reporter Competition, please contact a member of the team by emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.

1. What do we know about the competition?

A．It is hosted every two years.

B．It is for professional journalists.

C．It includes three age categories.

D．It invites participants to present story ideas.

2. The theme of your entry should be about ______.

A．your life and your experience	B．the secret of your parents’ success
C．protecting the environment	D．public hygiene and health

3. How can participants submit their entries?

A．By posting their works to the BBC.

B．By following the online mechanism.

C．By contacting a member of the competition team.

D．By emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.

4. What can we learn about the judges?

A．They will finish all the judging in July.

B．They will be selected from school teachers.

C．They will select 40 winning stories for broadcasting.

D．They will judge participants based on their reporting skills.

5. If you want to know more about the competition, you can contact the team by ______.

A．fax	B．email
C．visiting their official website	D．leaving a message through calling

2 . Which is the right fitness pathway for you?

At our gym, we offer several fitness pathways catering to (满足) different needs and goals. Let’s explore each option in more detail:

Gym Welcome

Price: Free

Session duration: Up to 25 minutes

This pathway is ideal for members who are new to a gym environment. During this session, our aim is to familiarize you with all our facilities and services. You will learn about the key health and safety aspects of the gym and understand how to use the fitness equipment effectively. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with a member of our staff who can provide exercise advice to help you get started on your fitness journey.

Personal Program

Price: Free

Session duration: Up to 55 minutes

The Personal Program pathway is suitable for everyone, especially those who are new to the gym. This program is designed to meet your Individual needs, ensuring a more effective workout. The length of the program can be tailored (专门定制) according to your requirements. Once the program is complete, you can choose to renew it or explore other program options offered by our gym. Please note that personal programs are limited to one program per member every 12 weeks.

Personal Training

Price: £45 per session

Buy five sessions for the price of four at £180.

Session duration: 60 minutes

For individuals who are dedicated to maximizing their training and achieving specific goals, our Personal Training pathway is a perfect fit. Whether you’re an athlete, someone in need of guidance and motivation, or preparing for a particular event such as a sport competition or wedding, our personal trainers will provide tailored guidance and support throughout your fitness journey.

Group Personal Training

Price:

-Two-person personal training session: £60

-Three-person personal training session:£75

-Five four-person personal training sessions: £240

-Five five-person personal training sessions: £330

How to book

If you would like to book or have any questions about the sessions on this page, please speak to a member of staff.This can also be done via email at fitness@sport.cam.ac.uk.

1. Who is the “Gym Welcome” session most suitable for?

A．New gym members.	B．Experienced gym-goers.
C．Athletes and competitors.	D．Students with specific fitness goals.

2. What do we know about the “Personal Program”?

A．It can be renewed at any time.	B．It provides individualized workouts.
C．It will be a one-time free session for anyone.	D．It is designed to meet the needs of the majority.

3. How often can a member have a “Personal Program” session?

A．Once every 6 weeks.	B．Twice every 6 weeks.
C．Once every 12 weeks.	D．Twice every 12 weeks.

4. What is the maximum duration of a“Personal Training”session?

A．25 minutes.

B．55 minutes.

C．75 minutes.

D．60 minutes.

5. If someone wants to engage in“Group Personal Training”with two friends, what would be the total cost for five sessions?

A．£180.

B．£240.

C．£300.

D．£375.

3 . 假设你是高一年级学生李华，你所在年级近期为了提升学生们的英语学习兴趣，将举办一次“英文单词听写大赛(The king of The Word)”，现委托你在学校校报通知相关事宜，请你用英文写一则书面通知，要点包括：
1. 比赛时间：2023年11月15日；
2. 比赛地点：食堂二楼；
3. 词汇范围：第一单元到第五单元；
4. 报名方式：使用微信扫描二维码进行报名。
注意：
1. 学校食堂 school canteen       扫描二维码 scan the QR code            微信 Wechat
2. 词数不少于100。

Notice

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4 . 10月8日，杭州亚运会落下帷幕。始于秋分，终于寒露，短短十几天时间里，杭州亚运会留下了太多的精彩!这些天里，我们见证过老将马龙为国乒男团夺冠拿下决定性一局的热爱可抵岁月长，感受过全红婵，陈芋汐“两小只”包揽金银后的温情相拥，被田径男子4×100米决赛最后一棒绝地反杀的拼搏精神激励，也被张雨霏和池江璃花子的神仙友情打动……
假如你是李滨，请你根据上述材料和以下要点给你的英国笔友Peter写一封邮件，分享你观看本届亚运会的感受。要点包括：
(1)回顾亚运会上你印象深刻的瞬间；
(2)这些精彩瞬间给你带来什么样的感受；
(3)希望两国奥运健儿明年的巴黎奥运会上都能创造辉煌。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3)开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：
杭州亚运会 the Hangzhou Asian Games / the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou
巴黎 Paris
奥运会 the Olympic Games / the Olympics
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5 . 阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到相应的位置上(请注意问题后的词数要求。)

Teamwork is an important part of the health and fitness program at Spirit Club, where most of the participants have disabilities.

Jared Ciner created the program two years ago, “Our main focus is the same thing as any other gym’s, which is to help people be active and healthy, but the difference is that we do change a little bit to make sure that it is right pace for the people we are working with, so that everybody can follow along.”

Ciner used to work as a director for a local organization aimed at helping people with disabilities and as apart-time personal trainer at gyms. “I noticed that many of the people who I was working with who had disabilities did not exercise, struggled with weight problems, and were looking for more physical methods and more social ways,” he said.

His volunteer experience in Ethiopia working with children from very poor families helped him understand the influence of organized physical activity, too. “That helped me realize how much organized physical activity can help people connect to each other and increase people’s self-esteem (自尊),” Ciner said.

Classes at Spirit Club are interactive, and students can come with parents. They participate in partnered workouts and learn balance, strength, speed and agility (灵活性). They are also encouraged to eat right.

Alan Bradshaw, who is mentally disabled, has been coming to classes for two years. “He recently lost 21 pounds,” said his mother. “He is more outgoing. When he first started, he couldn’t sit on the floor, get down on the floor. He is doing that now. Great changes have happened to him and it is an important step forward for him. He likes the gym because he can make friends easily and exercise at the same time,” she said.

1. What is the main purpose of the program at Spirit Club? (no more than 8 words)
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2. What was Jared Ciner before he created Spirit Club? (no more than 15 words)
_________________________________________________________________________
3. What is Jared Ciner’s view on organized physical activities? (no more than 13 words)
_________________________________________________________________________
4. How does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean? (no more than 2 words)
_________________________________________________________________________
5. What do you think of Spirit Club? Give reasons in your own words. (no more than 25 words)
_________________________________________________________________________

6 . Riding through the World

Ready to ride? The Hershey Harrisburg Region offers a variety of scenic pathways and rugged (崎岖的) trails for all skill levels in any season.

Stony Valley Rail Troll

Enjoy 19 miles of family-friendly trail near Dauphin, PA. This peaceful trek through Stony Valley is part of the second largest roadless wilderness tract of land of Pennsylvania.

Trails: 1             Trail length: 19. 2 miles

Trail type: primitive       Difficulty: easy

Average time: 2. 5 hrs       Average trail grade: 1 degree

Capital Area Greenbelt

Enjoy 21 miles of beautiful scenery, historic architecture, and magnificent views of the river and Pennsylvania Capitol complex. Combining urban, wooded, and paved trails, the Greenbelt Trail System is also popular for hikes, walks and recreational biking.

Trails: 5             Trail length: 21. 89 miles

Trail type: paved and primitive       Difficulty: easy to moderate

Average time: 3. 5 hrs       Average trail grade: 1. 5 degrees

Hershey Medical Center Troll

Ten miles of new trails wind their way through the Pean State University at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Campus. The trails are divided into two sections, with one side geared toward more challenging sides and the other hosting more: open and flowing pathways.

Trails: 10             Trail length: 9. 7 miles

Trail type: paved and primitive       Difficulty: moderate

Average time: 1. 5 hrs       Average trail grade: 2 degrees

Rattling Creek Troll System

Expert riders looking for a challenging track with varied terrain (地形) will love this trail. The Rattling Creek trail network covers over 20 miles of rugged singletrack terrain, as well as miles of tamer gravel (砾石) forest roads. The trail network comprises trails in the Weiser State Forest and in Lykens Borough.

Trails: 15             Trail length: 22. 3 miles

Trail typo: primitive and rocky       Difficulty: difficult

Average time: 3. 5 hrs       Average trail grade: 3 degrees

1. Which of the following trails is the most suitable for family cycling?

A．Stony Valley Rail Trail	B．Capital Area Greenbelt
C．Hershey Medical Center Trail	D．Rattling Creek Trail System

2. What can you see along the way if you choose Capital Area Greenbelt?

A．Roadless wilderness.	B．Stunning views of a lake.
C．Skyscrapers and towers.	D．Buildings with a long history.

3. What do Capital Area Greenbelt and Hershey Medical Center Trail have in common?

A．Both are 21 miles long.	B．Both are easy for riders.
C．Both are paved and primitive.	D．Both are divided into two sections.

4. Who would most probably choose Ratting Creek Trail System?

A．Experienced riders.	B．Someone new to cycling.
C．Those who love urban views.	D．Those who want to relax themselves.

5. Where do you probably find the passage?

A．In a textbook	B．In an outdoor program brochure.
C．In a sportswear advertisement	D．In a gym notice.

7 . The Big Picture Photo Contest

What on Earth have you photographed? The annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition encourages little photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this photo competition that will both celebrate and display the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to protect the environment through the power of imagery. It has been held since 1991 and has received more than 3 million entries from children in over 100 countries. The winning images are exhibited at one of the most famous science institutions in the world in San Francisco, California, the USA.

Theme

“Life and the Environment”

Contest Prizes:

$12,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to the winners: The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000 for the best overall image and be featured in the annual exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences (December 26 - December 31,2019). The first place winners of the seven official categories will each receive $1,000 in cash and also have their winning images featured in the annual exhibit. Up to 6 additional finalists will be awarded a certificate of recognition for each category.

Eligibility (参赛资格)

Children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. Only hard copies of photos will be accepted. Full name, age (day, month and year), sex and full address including phone number and e-mail must be on the back of the photo.

E-mail: BigPicture@hottail.com

Telephone

0440-321-8356

Limit

You can submit more than one entry.

Entry Fee

$5 for one single image submission in any category.

Copyright

Note that by entering the competition, you have assigned copyright of your photo(s) to the organizers. The photo (s) will not be returned and will be used to raise environmental awareness through exhibitions, websites, posters, publications, etc. and to raise funds to further promote environmental activities by children.

Deadline

October 01, 2019.

1. What can we know about the contest?

A．It requires that the works should be relevant to the environment.

B．It is organized by some famous science institutions in the world.

C．It has been held in over 100 countries every other year since 1991.

D．It invites professional photographers from the world to participate.

2. What can be known from the passage?

A．All submissions will be exhibited at a science institution.

B．Junior school students are not eligible for the competition.

C．Participants must send their personal information along with their work.

D．The first place winner of the seven official categories will receive $12,000.

3. Who will own the copyright of the photos after the competition?

A．The participants.	B．The organizers.
C．The judges.	D．The science institution.

4. After the contest, the photos will be _____.

A．given back to the participants

B．made known to the public on October 1

C．used to improve people environment awareness

D．sold to collect money for environmental protection

5. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To entertain readers.	B．To introduce the exhibits.
C．To make a survey.	D．To get readers informed.

8 . The family of a gifted chess player living in London has been given the right to stay in Britain because of his “world-class talent”.

Nine-year-old Shreyas Royal had to leave the country with his parents when his father’s work visa (签证) couldn’t be used next month, the UK Press Association (PA) reported.

In a post (帖子) on his Facebook page Friday, Shreyas celebrated the news that they could now stay, saying it was a “deep pleasure for all of us”. “I would like to say a big thank-you to each and everyone from the bottom of my heart!” he wrote.

Shreyas, who plays for Battersea Chess Club, was born in India but moved to Britain when he was three years old after his father, an IT project manager, was offered a job there, according to PA.

The Home Office said the boy’s father, Jitendra Singh, had been given permission to ask for another five-year work visa without leaving the United Kingdom due to Shreyas’ talent, according to PA.

“After much research, I have taken the personal decision to allow Shreyas and his family to stay in the UK,” Home Secretary Sajid Javid said. “The UK is a country that brings up world-class talent and Shreyas is one of the most gifted chess players in his generation (代).”

Battersea Chess Club, which was established in 1885, welcomed the Home Office’s decision in a statement on its website.

“Shreyas is a very nice, down-to-earth young man who has a big future ahead of him on the world stage hopefully representing England,” said club secretary Leon Watson. “We strongly believe he will make us proud. We wish him every success going forward. In 10 years’ time we hope he’ll be a famous name as England’s first world champion.”

In a Facebook post on Monday, Shreyas announced that following his performance at the British Chess Championship he was now ranked second in the world for his age group.

1. What led to the special treatment of Shreyas Royal’s family?

A．Sajid Javid’s help.	B．Leon Watson’s support.
C．Jitendra Singh’s requirement.	D．Shreyas Royal’s special talent.

2. Which word can best describe Shreyas Royal’s feeling at the moment?

A．Thankful.

B．Surprised.

C．Confused.

D．Regretful.

3. How long has Shreyas Royal been in Britain?

A．For about three years.	B．For about six years.
C．For about nine years.	D．For about ten years.

4. What was Leon Watson’s attitude toward Shreyas Royal?

A．Very interested.	B．A little worried.
C．Very confident.	D．A little doubtful.

5. What can we learn about Shreyas Royal?

A．He has moved to India now.

B．He does well at school too.

C．He has achieved fame in playing chess internationally.

D．He moved to England to learn to play chess.

9 . I’ve been a professional athletic trainer for about 16 years. And I’ve worked with a range of athletes from high school students to those of the ________ level.

Recently, as I’ve been seeing the videos of Kobe’s dunking (扣篮) and people’s ________ on the remarkable legacy left behind by Kobe, I activated my Reddit account to ________ one story about him.

I was once invited to Las Vegas to help ________ Team USA for the London Olympics. This was my ________ with Kobe. At first, we had a brief conversation where he got my ________ and I told him that whenever he wanted additional drills he could call me up.

On the night before the first scrimmage (分组对抗赛). I suddenly heard my cell ring. It turned out to be Kobe. I nervously ________. He wondered if I could help him with some conditioning work. I ________ my clock — it was 4:15 am. I ________.

When I arrived at the main practice room, I saw Kobe being there alone, drenched (湿透的) in ________ as if he had just taken a swim. It wasn’t even 5 am. After one hour’s practice, we entered the weight room, where he did a series of exercises to improve his ________ for 45 minutes. After that, we ________ and he went back to the practice room to ________. I went back to the hotel; I was ________.

I was expected to be at the practice room at about 11 am. I woke up feeling ________, and hurriedly headed there. This next part is what I remembered very ________. On the right side was Kobe doing jump shots. Later, I realized Kobe didn’t even stop ________ while I was into my dreamland. It was no ________ that he had always been the most ________ athlete in the league.

Many stories about his ________ all became together and hit me like a train. Yes, Kobe Bryant may be gone, but his Mamba mentality lives on.

1.

A．average

B．academic

C．consistent

D．professional

2.

A．influence

B．mercy

C．reflection

D．congratulation

3.

A．share

B．print

C．read

D．polish

4.

A．organize

B．train

C．interview

D．photograph

5.

A．negotiation

B．competition

C．interaction

D．consultation

6.

A．address

B．account

C．instruction

D．number

7.

A．turned up

B．picked up

C．caught up

D．hung up

8.

A．checked

B．wound

C．fixed

D．adjusted

9.

A．admitted

B．hesitated

C．agreed

D．refused

10.

A．sweat

B．tears

C．rain

D．blood

11.

A．focus

B．speed

C．strength

D．balance

12.

A．repeated

B．parted

C．changed

D．returned

13.

A．rest

B．assist

C．defend

D．shoot

14.

A．worn out

B．held back

C．calmed down

D．followed up

15.

A．grateful

B．fearful

C．sleepy

D．confident

16.

A．vaguely

B．vividly

C．gradually

D．barely

17.

A．practicing

B．complaining

C．calling

D．searching

18.

A．excuse

B．case

C．reason

D．surprise

19.

A．independent

B．outstanding

C．expensive

D．optimistic

20.

A．ambition

B．generosity

C．commitment

D．leadership

10 . The planet has a new world record for running the Zurich Marato Barcelona while pushing a wheelchair!

Eric Domingo Roldan of Barcelona, Spain, first tried to run a 26.2-mile race while _______ his mother Silvia back in 2020. When they _______ the mark by just 1 minute and 21 seconds, Eric vowed (发誓) to _______ in 2021 to win the title.

True to his _______ , Eric and Silvia have done just that! On November 7, 2021, Eric and Silvia crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 53 minutes and 28 seconds. The _______ record was 2: 58: 40, so they pulled off their _______ with time to spare!

Eric has a very special _______ for setting such a goal. Many people don’t know multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化) (MS). Eric runs to draw _______ to MS, which his mother has dealt with for more than 17 years. He also runs to raise money for MS. He _______ to collect more than €3, 000 before the marathon. All of the money was used to ________ MS research.

The son said achieving the world record means even more to them, because it encourages them to go on after they went through the hardest time of their life. ________ her MS, his mother is still recovering from a battle with COVID-19 back in August.

While she was ________ about the race, Silvia was all smiles in her wheelchair as Eric ran. She loved the feeling of the wind in her hair as her son pushed them both toward the finish line.

“It was a dream come true,” Eric added. “I was often looking at my watch to check if we were ________ , and the last 195m were the ________ seconds of my life. To cross that line meant that we finally did what we ________.”

1.

A．carrying

B．guiding

C．following

D．pushing

2.

A．missed

B．created

C．passed

D．found

3.

A．stop

B．work

C．rest

D．return

4.

A．value

B．name

C．word

D．nature

5.

A．original

B．former

C．personal

D．exact

6.

A．victory

B．deal

C．design

D．track

7.

A．tip

B．plan

C．reason

D．gift

8.

A．hope

B．question

C．standard

D．attention

9.

A．continued

B．managed

C．arranged

D．waited.

10.

A．prove

B．share

C．support

D．review

11.

A．Thanks to

B．Because of

C．In terms of

D．In addition to

12.

A．nervous

B．sure

C．careful

D．sorry

13.

A．as usual

B．on time

C．in place

D．at risk

14.

A．best

B．quietest

C．most

D．busiest

15.

A．suggested

B．required

C．promised.

D．realized