1 . Creative ways to change your workouts
Most people know working out is good for your health, both physical and mental.
Create a word or image with your exercise route
Runners often map routes through city streets that create a word or image, then use a GPS device to “draw” it as they run.
Join a free fitness group
Exercising can be more fun with others, so look for group fitness opportunities. Many communities offer free exercise opportunities. Fitness in the Park is a summer-long activity that has been operating in New York state for a decade. Everyone is welcome to head to one of 18 different parks.
Sure, you can run a 5 K. But why not try orienteering (定向越野赛)? This timed navigational sport requires you to use detailed maps to find orange-and-white flags that are hidden in parks or remote areas. Races involve difficult running routes
Dance
Whether you take a class or practice at home, dancing is a great way to get your body moving. Dancing doesn’t seem like exercise to a lot of people, which is why it’s always a popular choice.
A.Hit the road. |
B.Sign up for a new-to-you event. |
C.Participants have ranged in age from about 10 to over 70. |
D.But staying motivated — especially for the long term — can be a struggle. |
E.The event is timed, so people often jog or power walk from flag to flag. |
F.You can do the same, whether your favored exercise is running, walking or biking. |
G.It’s also something you can do anywhere, to any kind of music, salsa, hip-hop — it all works. |
2 . 3 Most Walkable Cities in Europe
Walking on holiday is a great way to stay fit, but also to see the sights a city has to offer. Here are the three most walkable cities in Europe.
Athens, Greece
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world. The capital of Greece ranks fifth, with a slightly longer—but very worthwhile—route of 2.1 miles between its top-rated tourist attractions.
Visitors to Athens can set off at the Acropolis, climbing to discover the ancient Parthenon that stands as a landmark to the city’s ancient legacy. Then it leads to the Acropolis Museum, with the neighbourhood of Plaka waiting to be explored in the shadow of the Acropolis. The National Archaeological Museum is also close-by.
Seville, Spain
Seville is home to some wonderful sights that are best seen when walking. Seville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top five tourist attractions.
Visitors to this charming Spanish city can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood and admire the Torre Giralda bell tower hanging above. With just 20 minutes of walking between these attractions.
Venice, Italy
Venice is famous for walkers, so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. Walking is the best way to explore the bridges over the canals the city is famed for. There are endless charming alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of bridges over the canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal.
1. What’s the recommended starting point of the city walk in Athens?A.Plaka. |
B.The Acropolis. |
C.The Acropolis Museum. |
D.The National Archaeological Museum . |
A.It offers some wonderful sights. |
B.Visitors can explore five tourist attractions. |
C.It makes visitors enjoy their time to the full. |
D.Visitors can tour five tourist attractions in the shortest walking distance. |
A.Those who are hiking during the vacation. |
B.Those who want to find suggestions on where to travel. |
C.Those who are looking for the best traveling destinations. |
D.Those who usually choose walkable cities for their vacation. |
3 . Last Thursday, Michael and Linda were distributing (分发) meals to 4,000 homeless people for their wedding reception (婚宴) in the border town of Kills. The
The idea came from Michael’s father, Ted, who
Then he told his son, who was surprised by the
On Tuesday evening, the
A.friends | B.people | C.couple | D.students |
A.refused | B.applied | C.pretended | D.preferred |
A.calls | B.searches | C.volunteers | D.works |
A.real | B.daily | C.big | D.personal |
A.controlling | B.cleaning | C.changing | D.following |
A.order | B.solution | C.command | D.suggestion |
A.considered | B.accepted | C.doubted | D.felled |
A.in need | B.in common | C.in depression | D.in danger |
A.money | B.experience | C.food | D.happiness |
A.amazed | B.disappointed | C.interested | D.annoyed |
A.accommodation | B.hotel | C.company | D.soup kitchen |
A.actually | B.officially | C.newly | D.nearly |
A.hold | B.quit | C.organize | D.remember |
A.kindness | B.happiness | C.rudeness | D.selfishness |
A.Thankfully | B.Surprisingly | C.Finally | D.Hopefully |
4 . Snowboarding genius Su Yiming made a name for himself by winning China’s first Olympic gold in the sport on Tuesday. By cleanly stomping back-to-back 1800 tricks, the teenager landed the biggest prize so far in his young career—gold in the men’s Big Air at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The notable achievement realized a childhood dream to reach the peak of the sport, which he began to learn at the age of 4.
Now with two shinning medals hung around his neck, the 17-year-old described his superb Olympic debut ( 首秀) as an unbelievable experience that has made all his sacrifices worthwhile. “This feels so surreal that I’ve finally accomplished what I’ve dreamed of since I was little,” said an emotional Su.
Over the past four years, Su has combined his talent with hard work to produce one of the swiftest rises to prominence the sport has ever seen. When the Shougang Big Air venue hosted its first international event, Su was an unknown qualifier, who didn’t even make the final runs. Just over two years later, Su is the name on everyone’s lips at the venue’s Olympic debut—drawing the whole nation’s attention to the sport he loves.
“The biggest motivation (动力) for me is my love for snowboarding,” Su said, when asked about the secret to his success. “In snowboarding, I feel like I can show my own style and creativity. Every time I ride my board, it’s always a joyful moment. I hope through my experience, I can inspire more young people to get interested in the sport.”
Su, a former child actor who featured in action movies, said the Olympic gold will encourage him to seek for more breakthroughs—even beyond his athletic career. “I enjoy snowboarding just as much as I enjoy acting,” said Su, who turns 18 on Friday. “I think I still have a lot of possibilities to explore in my future career either in snowboarding or in acting. But now I just want to enjoy the moment and celebrate it as the best possible birthday gift.”
1. What does the underlined word “landed” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Arrived. | B.Gained. | C.Created. | D.Dreamed. |
A.His acting experience. | B.His talent and hard work. |
C.His being fond of snowboarding. | D.His life dream of achieving success. |
A.Talented and thoughtful. | B.Lovely and famous. |
C.Creative and kind-hearted. | D.Hard-working and devoted. |
A.Upset. | B.Hopeful. | C.Anxious. | D.Satisfied. |
Chinese paper cutting or jianzhi is the first paper-cutting design,
People find hope and comfort in expressing best
1. 你最喜欢的运动是什么;
2. 你是如何喜欢上该运动的;
3. 你现在参加该运动的情况。
注意:1,词数80左右;
2,可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
My favourite sport
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Many strange things happened before Tangshan earthquake happened. The well walls had deep cracks. Some
The army organized teams to dig out those
China’s “Cultural and Natural Heritage Day" falls on the second Saturday of June every year. Many celebrations are held, and all cultural relic protection sites are
China faces a heavy task in protecting and rescuing its cultural
A.forbidden | B.suggested | C.forced | D.designed |
A.need | B.doubt | C.wonder | D.reason |
A.awareness | B.knowledge | C.affairs | D.opinion |
A.inform | B.advise | C.persuade | D.inspire |
A.natural | B.modern | C.traditional | D.artificial |
A.discoveries | B.treasures | C.relics | D.wonders |
A.harm | B.record | C.meaning | D.importance |
A.properly | B.simply | C.carefully | D.entirely |
A.received | B.ignored | C.insisted | D.presented |
A.honors | B.questions | C.seminars | D.rights |
A.consists | B.becomes | C.lies | D.forms |
A.recognized | B.requested | C.retold | D.followed |
A.professional | B.limited | C.learned | D.required |
A.consider | B.understand | C.realize | D.conclude |
A.comes | B.stands | C.belongs | D.calls |
9 . Over the last century, engineers all over the world have spared no effort to achieve the unachievable in bridge design.
Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge
No bridge is as long as the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in the world. The 164.8-kilometre-long bridge built in 2011 in China serves as part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. The trip from Ningbo to Jiaxing that previously took 4.5 hours has been reduced to two, thanks to this bridge.
Rio-Niterói Bridge
Completed in 1974, the Rio-Niterói Bridge in Brazil is the second-longest bridge in all of Latin America connecting the cities of Rio and Niterói across the Guanabara Bay. The Rio-Niterói Bridge is technically known as a “box-girder (箱形梁)” bridge, made of special concrete. It receives an astonishing 140,000 (or more) vehicles per day.
Hartland Covered Bridge
The Hartland Covered Bridge is the world’s longest covered bridge. The 1,282-foot-long bridge was opened in 1901 and has been on Canada’s list of National Historic Sites since 1980. Although it was originally built without a roof, the bridge was capped with wooden materials during the repairs in 1921.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
The newly-built Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China was named “world’s longest bridge over water” by Guinness Book of World Records in 2011, a title previously held by the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. The dispute was settled when the title of “longest continuous bridge over water” was given to the causeway, with the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge receiving the title of “longest bridge over water”.
1. On which of the following can trains pass?A.Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge. |
B.Rio-Niterói Bridge. |
C.Hartland Covered Bridge. |
D.Jiaozhou Bay Bridge. |
A.It is a busy bridge. | B.It was built in 1980. |
C.It has a roof. | D.It is a wooden bridge. |
A.In America. | B.In Brazil. | C.In Canada. | D.In China. |
1. 元(一)月21日到上海后入住预定酒店;
2. 第二天、第三天去上海各地游玩,如迪士尼乐园、东方明珠、科技馆等;
3. 元月24日乘坐高铁返回。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为120左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇:
Disneyland(迪士尼乐园); the Oriental Pearl Tower(东方明珠); Shanghai Science and Technology Museum(上海科技馆); high speed railway(高铁)
Dear Lucy,
How is everything going?
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Yours,
Li Hua