1. Where did the woman usually watch the 2022 Winter Olympics?
| A．On her cellphone. | B．On TV. | C．On the computer. |
| A．It might be the best in history. |
| B．It was widely watched in the US. |
| C．It promoted streaming services. |
| A．Figure skating. | B．Freestyle skiing. | C．Ice hockey. |
1. Where does the woman usually watch the 2022 Winter Olympics?
| A．On her cellphone. | B．On TV. | C．On the computer. |
| A．It can be the best in history. |
| B．It’s widely watched in the US. |
| C．It promotes streaming services. |
| A．Figure skating. | B．Freestyle skiing. | C．Ice hockey. |
3 . As the new snow season starts, enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders can’t wait to hit the trails. Among them is 11-month-old Wang Yuji, who can barely walk. A video of the girl standing on a snowboard and sliding down a hill in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, went viral on the Internet recently.
Fan Xueyin, Yuji’s mother, said it was her daughter’s first time to try snowboarding. She said she and her husband were both born in the 1980s, live and work in Beijing, and love outdoor sports such as cycling, camping and running. They hope Yuji will learn to share those interests.
“As China will host the Winter Olympics soon, we are really encouraged to try ice and snow sports,” Fan said. Recently, we learned to snowboard for the first time, so we also brought our child, with the mentality of trying something new.
“Our family’s philosophy has always been that we encourage our child to do whatever sports we do. We don’t choose sports that we don’t know how to do ourselves. I went snowboarding with her dad, so we got her a little snowboard too.”
They initially considered waiting until Yuji was a little older, but Fan said “she really loved it”. Fan said the family has visited Thaiwoo Ski Resort in Zhangjiakou’s Chongli district many times. “Yuji has got along very well with the staff and neighbors,” she said. “Unlike living in the city, it’s wonderful for her to be able to play outside three or four hours a day here.”
1. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in the first paragraph probably mean?| A．Aroused argument. | B．Caused disagreement. |
| C．Broadcast rapidly. | D．Infected virus. |
| A．They hoped their children would share those interests. |
| B．The couple was eager to learn to snowboard. |
| C．The Winter Olympics will take place in China soon. |
| D．The child wanted to experience something new. |
| A．Set an example for the child to follow. |
| B．Encourage the child to do whatever she likes. |
| C．Provide all that parents can to meet the child’s needs. |
| D．Develop the child’s skills in an all-around level. |
| A．They got tired of living in the city for long. |
| B．It is more suitable for doing sports than other resorts. |
| C．The girl could meet new people and play heartily there. |
| D．The first time to ski in it impressed Yuji most. |
4 . Directions, luggage delivery, tasty food. Those are some of the things we’ve seen robots offering at the media center of Beijing Winter Olympics. And most of the robots we’ve seen here aren’t made to look human. Instead, they present a wide range of looks.
Two of the most advanced robots regularly operate in crowded space. One greets visitors, answers questions and offers to guide people through the crowds. Another one cleans the carpeted hallways of the main press center. It speaks to passersby in a woman’s voice. It seems to be speaking English. But we can make it out well, because it also plays joyful music while its two front brushes are clearing dust and dirt like a street-sweeper.
Don’t assume these robots work all hours just because they’re robots. They have carefully managed schedules. For example, the snack robots just go around the media center for about 15 minutes every hour—usually only between noon and 17:00.
Another kind of robots helps out with logistics(物流) at the media center. These robots can carry up to 300 kilograms of goods, move freely along the relatively empty halls and automatically(自动地) recharge themselves. They send unique codes through text messages to the receivers when the delivery has arrived. Then they can pick up the goods with the codes.
There are even COVID-fighting robots, which move around pre-programmed areas spreading chemicals. Food ordering, making and serving in the dining room are fully automatic too. Reporters from around the world can enjoy various food options here.
In short, robots play an outstanding role in the Beijing Winter Olympics. But the most important goal is to reduce direct contact(接触) between people.
1. What can the robots do according to paragraph 2?| A．Sing and dance at the entrance. | B．Guide people in crowded areas. |
| C．Cook and serve in the dining room. | D．Deliver goods and recharge automatically. |
| A．They look like street-sweepers. | B．They show up every 15 minutes. |
| C．They cook food on site for the guests. | D．They have pre-programmed schedules. |
| A．To reduce direct human contact. | B．To promote made-in-China robots. |
| C．To meet the challenge of labor shortage. | D．To test the skill of AI technologies. |
| A．A Wonderful Day at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics |
| B．Helpful Robots at Beijing Winter Olympics Media Center |
| C．Robots’ Important Roles at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics |
| D．A Unique Robot Show at Beijing Winter Olympics Media Center |
China kicked off the 2022 Winter Olympics with a visually stunning opening ceremony.
The pair placed the flame inside a giant snowflake, a closely watched moment with symbolic weight in more ways than
With temperatures appropriately below freezing in the Chinese capital, the ceremony began with an opening sequence
The ceremony overall was a scaled-down affair compared with past years, and drives by both the IOC and the Chinese government
Though it began and ended with fireworks, there were only about 10 percent as many as the last time Beijing hosted the Olympics in 2008. Renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who directed that ceremony
In contrast to the epic 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing,
Only 3,000 performers took part, compared with 15,000 in 2008, Xinhua said.
6 . After months of expectation and secrecy, the official mascot (吉祥物) of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games — a giant panda — inspired cartoon character — made its first public debut with cheers at Beijing’s Shougang Ice Hockey Arena.
The panda is named “Bing Dwen Dwen” in Chinese. Bing means “ice” in Chinese, while Dwen Dwen suggests “health and cleverness” — characteristics also shared by pandas. Pandas are perhaps the most recognized animal species in China, organizers said.
“Pandas combine China’s traditional culture and its modern appearance together with winter sports elements in a fascinating image that shows our great expectations for the Games and shows that we welcome the world,” said Beijing Mayor Chen Jining, who also serves as an executive president on the organizing committee.
“I have already seen the mascot and from what I’ve seen, it’s a wonderful choice,” IOC President Thomas Bach said before introducing the character.” “The mascot really takes in the best elements and characteristics of China and the Chinese people. It will be a great ambassador for the country and the 24th Winter Olympics.”
The ring of light surrounding the mascot’s face is suggestive of ice and snow tracks, as well as the flowing “ribbons (丝带)” of the National Speed Skating Oval. The oval is one of two new competition sites in downtown Beijing expected to become a landmark of the Games, according to its chief designer Cao Xue.
The introduction of the mascots marks the key point of a journey that began in August 2018, when Beijing organizers started a global design competition for the mascots. A total of 5,816 designs were received from 35 countries, and were reviewed by Chinese and international experts in a comprehensive evaluation and selection process.
The new mascot will serve as spirited symbol of the Games that will take place in the three zones of downtown Beijing, the suburban district of Yanqing and co-host city Zhangjiakou in surrounding Hebei province.
1. What does Thomas Bach think of the mascot?| A．Surprising. | B．Entertaining. | C．Satisfying | D．Puzzling. |
| A．The origin of the mascot image. | B．The introduction to the mascot designer. |
| C．The hard work behind the mascot design. | D．The hidden meaning of the mascot image. |
| A．The Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympic Games |
| B．A Historical Moment of the Winter Olympic Games |
| C．Bing Dwen Dwen: a Lovely Panda Welcomes the World |
| D．Comments on the Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympics |
“It’s so cute!” “I want one!” Since such posts spread on social media, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen
8 . This year, several young athletes have shone brightly at the Beijing Winter Olympics, giving us a glimpse of their generation’s nature.
Obviously, the young generation is filled with “brave warriors” who want to challenge impossibilities and push boundaries. Freestyle skier Gu Ailing is a good example. After she finished strong in the first two jumps in the women’s free-ski Big Air event, it was certain that she could get a medal. But instead of taking heed of it, the 18-year-old skier pushed herself to the limit. On the last jump, Gu decided to attempt a difficult trick: a left double cork 1620—four and a half rotations in the air—before landing. “I have never done the ‘left 16’ before. I hadn’t prepared much for it apart from two days on the air bag,” Gu told China Daily, “but I felt it was a chance.”
But for these young athletes, the sport is never just about scores, but also about having as much fun as possible.
Born in the US, Gu faced criticism and doubts for representing China in the Beijing Winter Olympics. When questioned by The Guardian, the girl said bluntly she wasn’t trying to make everyone happy. “I’m an 18-year-old girl out here living my best life. I’m having a great time.” Gu said. “It doesn’t really matter if other people are happy or not, because I feel I’ m doing my best and I’m enjoying the entire process.”
Gu’s good friend, Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming also shares a similar attitude. He takes sports as a way to have fun. After he was judged to have lost the gold to Canadian athlete Max Parrot in the men’s slopestyle final, the 17-year-old didn’t feel upset. Instead, he was happy to have the chance to compete with his idol.
“When I was on the podium hugging Max Parrot, it felt unreal,” Su told China Daily. “All I did today was enjoy the runs and concentrate on my tricks. As long as I am on my snowboard I am happy.”
1. The phrase “taking heed of it” underlined in paragraph 2 can be replaced by ______.| A．playing it safe | B．taking a risk |
| C．avoiding mistakes | D．taking part in it |
| A．She didn’t perform well. | B．She is a post-00. |
| C．She was an American. | D．She isn’t easy-going |
| A．Not mentioned. | B．Gu Ailing. | C．Su Yiming. | D．Max Parrot. |
| A．The young generation shares a similar attitude. |
| B．Young athletes show the nature of the young generation. |
| C．Young Chinese dare to push the limits but also enjoy their career. |
| D．Young athletes have shone brightly at the Beijing Winter Olympics. |
The Olympic Flame
Greek actress Xanthi Georgiou in the role of an ancient Greek high priestess used a concave(凹面的) mirror
"In our fragile world, where separation, division and mistrust are on the rise, the Olympic Games always
The flame
