1 . Hearing the Olympics were coming to Vancouver, I decided to go for its voluntary work. I’d forgotten what it was like to put myself out there to make friends. I was glad I didn’t have anyone I knew with me because I wouldn’t have met Callie
As night fell before the opening ceremonies, I was stationed outside the MMC. Accents from all over
Even now, I can still remember the heat from the torch. I had been one of the
| A．otherwise | B．therefore | C．however | D．instead |
| A．conversation | B．cooperation | C．friendship | D．career |
| A．struck | B．filled | C．blocked | D．awoke |
| A．dominate | B．rebuild | C．change | D．unite |
| A．charged | B．accompanied | C．connected | D．furnished |
| A．wonder | B．impact | C．atmosphere | D．challenge |
| A．flooded | B．transferred | C．released | D．exploded |
| A．watched | B．advocated | C．sought | D．identified |
| A．in particular | B．in person | C．as well | D．as usual |
| A．died down | B．set off | C．came out | D．passed by |
| A．power | B．reputation | C．glory | D．faith |
| A．permanent | B．professional | C．reliable | D．lucky |
| A．view | B．hope | C．appeal | D．aim |
| A．excited | B．determined | C．convincing | D．astonishing |
| A．contributions | B．conclusions | C．decisions | D．evaluations |
2 . When I first began running in high school on the track team, it made sense to carefully clock every mile and push myself to race for personal bests. But as I changed from running for sport to running for amusement as an adult, I found that tracking my workouts often just ended with frustration. And it wasn’t until my watch battery died several years ago that I first experienced the sense of calm that came with running for the pure joy of it. I never replaced the watch battery, and that might not be a bad thing for my fitness goals.
This is the idea of unplugged (不插电的) running, which is gaining steam in the fitness community. And recent research has shown that getting rid of your running watch, especially if it’s a smartwatch or fitness tracker, could actually improve your workout — or at least your enjoyment of running.
“People used to have an interest in their sport and get enjoyment out of the sport, but now that’s switching to the data,” said Eoin Whelan, a senior lecturer at the National University of Ireland Galway. “They will compare themselves to people who are better than them, who are running faster or running longer. And in the end we know that makes them feel bad. ”
Whelan also noted that people who are very dependent on smart watches or fitness trackers are more likely to skip their workouts if the batteries on their tracking devices are dead.
In addition, there is evidence that running watch-free is beneficial for more than just the casual jogger. Some professionals also have had success with leaving their watches at home. Welsh runner Steve Jones famously set a world record at the 1984 Chicago Marathon without wearing a watch. More recently, Olympic marathoner Trevor Hofbauer made headlines for winning the 2019 Canadian Marathon Championships without a watch.
“If you have too much information being fed to you in real time, it can kind of get in your head,” Hofbauer said. “For me, the simpler, the better.”
1. What happened to the author when his running watch didn’t work?| A．He lost the desire to keep running every day. |
| B．He experienced running as a really fun activity. |
| C．He was at a loss how to replace the watch battery. |
| D．He had great difficulty achieving his fitness goals. |
| A．They can enrich the wearers’ social life. |
| B．The data provided by them is unreliable. |
| C．The way people use them is proper. |
| D．They can lead to harmful consequences. |
| A．To show the popularity of running watch-free. |
| B．To encourage people to become professional runners. |
| C．To prove the positive effects of running watch-free. |
| D．To present professionals’ views on running watch-free. |
| A．It’s time to take off your running watch. |
| B．Unplugged running actually has two sides. |
| C．Comparing with others should be avoided. |
| D．Racing for personal bests requires simplicity. |
When I was in Primary Five, I was in the basketball school team. Every month we would have a basketball match against another school’s basketball team. In spite of all the cheers we received from our classmates and the amount of training we had, we had never won a single match before. That was due to our lack of teamwork and cooperation.
During one of our training sessions, our school team was divided into two to have a match against each other. The inter-school competition was coming up and none of us wanted to miss our chance of getting that gold trophy(奖品). “Three, two, one, start!” our basketball coach, Coach Leong, shouted. John, who was in my team, managed to grab the ball that Coach Leong threw in the air. Since John grabbed the ball, he refused to let anyone, not even his teammates, take it.
“Pass the ball to me, John!” I shouted. I was in a good position to shoot the ball into the hoop(篮筺). To my shock, John made a rude face at me. I made an attempt to grab the ball from him. When I got my hands on the ball, it became a tug-of-war(激烈竞争) between John and me. Coach Leong shook his head and exploded like an active volcano. “Children! Is this the type of behavior that I should be seeing? The match is in two weeks! Do you even know the importance of teamwork?” Coach Leong gave us a disappointed look. It seemed as if he had some sad news to tell us.
I was right.
Coach Leong explained that he would be retiring after the match. “I hope you can show me your teamwork and cooperate with one another in this match before I retire.” I choked on my tears. My heart sank. We were giving Coach Leong such a tough time, when all he wanted was for us to show teamwork in the match. After that day, my teammates and I were determined to do our best and work as a team.
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On the day of the match, we stood face-to-face with our opponents, the team from River Primary School.
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John did a perfect overhead throw and I caught the ball in mid-air.
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| A．The basketball team. |
| B．The swimming team. |
| C．The volleyball team. |
Dave had loved basketball for as long as he could remember and he had never had a day without playing it. At primary school and junior high school he joined basketball clubs, attended training programs and watched basketball games, from which he learned the moves of the star players, wishing to play in a professional team like them and shine on the court.
Now as a senior high school student, however, his dream of becoming a professional player was dimming (变暗) because he was only of average height. He had to give up the hope of joining the school team. The guys on the school team were all tall boys who played matches and won honors for the school. They were like heroes. Dave watched them play and cheered them but he knew he would never be one of them.
Dave felt it a pity not to be tall enough, but this didn’t stop him from pouring his passion into basketball. He just played for the love of the sport. He played in the school gym with other boys or by himself every day, even during holidays and weekends, when it was open for two hours in the morning. He enjoyed every minute on the court making every effort to play better.
It was one Saturday morning. Dave was playing in the gym by himself, as all the other boys were busy with other weekend affairs. Then he noticed a tall boy approaching. It was Lankas. Everybody knows him as captain of the school basketball team. “Hi, Lankas,” Dave greeted him. “My name is Dave.” “Hi, Dave,” Lankas replied as he got closer. “Nice to see you here. Do you need an opponent to play against?” Dave was shocked, frozen right there, unable to believe his ears but somehow, he answered, “Why not?”
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So, a game of two players began.
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The next Saturday, when Dave was playing in the gym, Lankas appeared shouting, “Dave, I have good news for you.”
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1. 赛程回顾(如啦啦队欢呼，队员奋力夺冠，冠军感言等);
2. 赛后反响。
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The volleyball Final
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at Toyota Center
Saturday, February 12
The World Middleweight Championship is on the line in this highly anticipated rematch(复赛)between belt-holder Israel Adesanya and former titlist Robert Whittaker. $100 to $500, but you may find better, cheaper or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 5:15 pm.
20th Anniversary Rockets Run
at Toyota Center
Saturday, February 19
Benefiting Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, the family-friendly casual Rockets Run is offered in 2-mile, 5K and Kids K increments(增加), beginning outside Toyota Center and ending across half-court. Participants will receive a ticket voucher(代金券)for a Rockets game, a T-shirt and entry to a post-race party. Registration starts at $40. 7:30 am.
Rodeo Run 10K
at Sam Houston Park in Downtown
Saturday, February 26
Help kick off the 90th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with the traditional Rodeo Run. Runners will take off in either the wheelchair race, 10K or 5K events and can hang out at a post-race party at Eleanor Tinsley Park afterward. $35 and up. 9 am.
Houston Cougars vs. Memphis Tigers
at Fertitta Center
Saturday, February 12
The Coogs just keep winning and have placed themselves among the Top 10 groups in the nation. This matchup against Memphis will also be live broadcast on ABC. $45 and up, but you may find hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork marketplace. 2:30 pm.
1. How can you get a better, cheaper ticket if you want to watch UFC 271?| A．By using your membership card. | B．By booking ahead of time. |
| C．By buying a second-hand ticket. | D．By buying it through the Internet. |
| A．The disabled can join in it. | B．It is a 10-kilometer-long race. |
| C．Its ticket can be largely discounted. | D．No activities are held after the race. |
| A．UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker | B．20th Anniversary Rockets Run |
| C．Rodeo Run 10K | D．Houston Cougars vs. Memphis Tigers |
8 . Move to the Music
Music helps us exercise, but why does it have this effect?
Music also motivates us. When we hear dance music, for example, we naturally start to move to the beat. An upbeat song also puts us in a good mood, so we feel happier. This gives us energy and helps us exercise longer.
How does Fritz explain this? Maybe people did better on the Jymmin machines because they had more control, he says. People created the beat. They could make it go faster or slower. Also, the activity was social. Each group was making music together and having fun. Fritz believes that Jymmin exercise may have other advantages, too.
| A．Experts say there are two main reasons. |
| B．This also helps relax our body and brain. |
| C．Music with a quick and steady beat is good for exercising, |
| D．He wants to find out if it can help with more serious conditions. |
| E．He expects to take advantage of it to tap into people’s potential. |
| F．A new study suggests this is only part of the explanation, however. |
| G．When they exercise and make music, working out seems to be easier. |
9 . Girls should take part in competitive sport to build confidence, and the leaders of a group of girls’ schools will argue this week. Helen Fraser, director of the Girls’ Day School Trust(GDST), will tell the group that sport can help girls deal with failure.
“All girls, not just the sporty ones, should take physical exercise,” Ms. Fraser says. Research that girls are far less active than boys is worrying, she argues. Ms. Fraser will tell the group that she supports “sport for all”. “That’s why I love it when our schools have A, B, C and D teams and beyond,” she says.
The GDST draws on research from the Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation which suggests only a quarter of girls in England meet basic levels of activity each week. One in five girls do no activity at all, twice the proportion of boys, the research suggests.
Ms. Fraser says other research suggests that more than 80% of women business leaders played sports while growing up. She uses the examples of former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who once was a skater and tennis player, and the head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, who was in the French national swimming team. Ms. Fraser says Olympic medallists like Jessica Ennis and Katherine Grainger are excellent role models for young women but says women’s sport needs more money and more news reports.
Valerie Dunsford, head of Sheffield High School for Girls, part of GDST, said it was important to offer a large number of sports to attract different types of girls. “Not everyone wants to be out playing the hockey.” said Ms. Dunsford.
1. Which of the following ideas would Ms. Fraser agree with?| A．Boys are born to be sport lovers. | B．Girls are less confident than boys. |
| C．More should be done to make girls do sports. | D．Those taking part in the sport are always successes. |
| A．1/10. | B．1/5. | C．1/4. | D．2/5. |
| A．hard work will pay off | B．it’s not easy to be great |
| C．sport can help girls to succeed | D．it’s necessary to balance work and sport |
| A．To explain the key to success. | B．To show the importance of sport. |
| C．To introduce more sports to girls. | D．To encourage more girls to do sports. |
1. What is the woman’s problem?
| A．She has a cough. |
| B．She has a breathing problem. |
| C．She is a little overweight. |
| A．To play badminton. | B．To do some yoga. | C．To go running. |
| A．A badminton racket. | B．Yoga clothes. | C．A pair of sports shoes. |
