The “Understanding Contemporary China” Foreign Language Contests were held in Beijing from December 4 to 8.
Nearly one million college students from more than 1,300 universities participated , with about 2,500
The champion of the English group
Xu Chengcheng, from Beijing Foreign Studies University, won
A special session of “Multilingual Champions Showcase” was part
1. Where are the speakers?
A.In a studio. | B.In a clinic. | C.In a fitness center. |
A.Make players understand her. |
B.Train players intensely. |
C.Study the opposing players. |
A.Knowledge of the sport rules. |
B.Experience in playing the sport. |
C.Honest y about their own abilities. |
A.She has to face some misunderstanding. |
B.She has to choose techniques creatively. |
C.She has to work in different environments. |
3 . Best Poetry Writing Contests in 2024
The Poetry. com ContestPoetry. com offers monthly contests for poets worldwide to build passion and enjoyment for the creative poem writing process! Poems remain anonymous (匿名) before applicants vote on what they believe should be the winning entry.
Top Prize: $500
Additional prizes: personalized Poetry. com gifts for runners-up
Entry fee: $25
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Wine Country Writers’ Festival Writing ContestWelcome to the 4th annual Wine Country Writers’ Festival (WCWF) writing contest. Three categories and over$1,800 total value in cash and prizes are to be awarded. Enter your short fiction or nonfiction (2,000 words max) or up to 48 lines of poetry. Judged blindly by professional writers. No previously published works.
Top Prize: $200
Additional prizes: free registration package to the Wine Country Writers’ Festival
Entry fee: $11
Deadline: June 02, 2024
Tom Howard Poetry ContestWelcome to the 20th annual Tom Howard Poetry Contest. Submit your published or unpublished work, a poem in any style, whether it rhymes or not.
Top Prize: $3,000
Additional prizes: $200 for 10 honorable mentions
Entry fee: $20
Deadline: October 01, 2024
The One Page Poetry ContestOne Page Poetry focuses on the art of expressing a poetic theme on a single page, whether your poem is four lines or forty, whether yours is a love poem, inspirational poem, or just one that is fun. We welcome all poetic forms, as long as they fit on a single page.
Top Prize: $2,000
Additional prizes: 2nd: 1,000; 3rd: 500
Entry fee: $25
Deadline: September 30, 2024
1. Which of the following offers the highest top prize?A.The Poetry. com Contest. | B.WCWF Writing Contest. |
C.Tom Howard Poetry Contest. | D.The One Page Poetry Contest. |
A.It is held once a year. | B.It has honorable mentions. |
C.It judges entries blindly. | D.It accepts other types besides poetry. |
A.They charge $25 for entry fee. |
B.They have professionals as judges. |
C.They require poems on one page. |
D.They offer tailored gifts as prizes. |
On February 10, 2024 ambitious young scientists flooded Brown University’s classrooms and laboratories, ready to put their knowledge to the test at the 7th Annual Brown Science Olympiad tournament, which provided a
The STEM competition welcomes nearly 1, 000 high schoolers from across New England.
Contestants get
But the Brown tournament isn’t just about becoming a strong competitor. It also offers a platform for young scientists
5 . When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.
Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight.
“These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release.
The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.
It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication.
More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said.
1. What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Exercise that is done with extra weights. |
B.Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. |
C.Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. |
D.Exercise that engages muscles without movement. |
A.By providing statistics. | B.By interviewing experts. |
C.By doing experiments. | D.By making comparisons. |
A.Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. |
B.Demonstrating its influences on mental health. |
C.Assessing its suitability for different populations. |
D.Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure. |
A.The benefits of aerobic exercises. | B.The best exercise for blood pressure. |
C.The effects of various types of exercises. | D.The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle. |
1.告知比赛结果;
2.回顾他的帮助;
3.表达感谢。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear George,
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Yours,
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7 . Today, many people are turning to social media for their fitness routines, with TikTok, one of the most popular platforms. Indeed, its fitness category has some 300 billion views. But are the posted works, exercises and challenges really safe and effective?
While fitness influencers can encourage people to become more physically active, which is a positive, the quality and accuracy of their content is a concern, according to a 2023 review in Frontiers in Public Health.
“There are a lot of unsustainable and unrealistic workouts on TikTok, and even some dangerous advice,” said Jess Brown, a certified personal trainer in Westchester, New York. “What’s more, much of the fitness information on TikTok isn’t backed by science or posted by fitness professionals. The workouts are usually generalized to anyone, too, and don’t take into account your health, your family history, your flexibility, your range of motion—the list goes on,” said Monica Jones, a certified personal trainer in Washington, DC.
One of the more popular TikTok fitness trends involves developing your abdominal muscles. These challenges often show an influencer doing one exercise or series of movements that, if repeated daily for a week or two, is promised to result in a sexy six-pack. “No way,” Brown said. “We’ve proven again and again that spot reduction isn’t a thing.”
“Unfortunately, there will always be trends centered around getting fast results, because those grab people’s attention. But it’s important to look at your fitness and health as a lifelong journey, not something you can achieve within 10 to 90 days,” Jones said.
How can you separate quality workouts from dangerous ones? First, check the information of the posters. They should be certified fitness professionals who have experience working with people. You also want a coach who emphasizes improving strength and health, not one who focuses on body type. A quality influencer should encourage mental well-being, self-care and the importance of listening to your body in addition to physical fitness.
1. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A.The problems of fitness content on TikTok. |
B.The lack of sustainability on TikTok workouts. |
C.The needs for personalized workout on TikTok. |
D.The absence of scientific backing in fitness information on TikTok. |
A.Sustainable workout routines. | B.Long-term health improvement. |
C.Certified fitness professional guidance. | D.Easy exercise with immediate results. |
A.Fitness should be a lifelong journey, not a quick achievement. |
B.Fitness training should be specific to body type and flexibility. |
C.Fitness influencers must prioritize fast results over long-term health. |
D.TikTok workouts must promote mental well-being over physical fitness. |
A.Personalized workout plans. | B.Paying attention to detail in exercises. |
C.Taking a balanced approach to fitness. | D.Certification and reputation in fitness training. |
8 . The Student Essay Competition of Yorkshire
We are thrilled to announce the beginning of our annual student essay competition. This competition provides a fantastic opportunity for all of you to showcase your writing skills, express your creativity and win exciting prizes.
The theme for this year’s competition is “The Power of Education“. We want to hear your thoughts on how education has the power to make a difference to the world, transform lives, and create a better future for all. All high school students from Yorkshire can participate in the competition.
Essay Guidelines:
*The essay should be written in English.
*The word count should be between 500 and 1, 000.
*The essay should be different from anything that has existed before and not be previously published.
*Proper citation and referencing are required for any external sources used.
*Plagiarism (抄袭) will result in disqualification.
Submission Details:
Please submit your essays via email to YKSEC@yahoo.com by 8th next month. The subject line of the email should read:“Student Essay Competition+your name”
Prizes:
We have exciting prizes lined up for the winners of this competition. The top ten winners will receive a trip to London. Additionally, the winning essays will be featured on our website and social media platforms, giving you a chance to showcase your work to a wider audience.
1. What is the text?A.An announcement. | B.A guidebook. | C.An application. | D.A report. |
A.A 16-year-old local student. | B.A high school student from London. |
C.A foreign exchange student. | D.A primary school student in Yorkshire. |
A.Any language is suitable for the judges. | B.More than 1, 000 words can be accepted. |
C.The written essay must be original. | D.The essay should be sent by letters. |
A.He wants to join a gym. | B.He seldom exercises now. | C.He is sick at the moment. |
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A.Some ways to keep healthy. |
B.Some of his favourite sports. |
C.The way to solve problems. |
A.In the countryside. | B.In a big city. | C.By the sea. |
A.He climbed the Alps. |
B.He took part in London Marathon. |
C.He finished a course in ice climbing. |
A.She has no time. | B.She isn’t strong enough. | C.She is afraid of climbing. |