1 . Good sportsmanship is one of the most important lessons that your kids can learn from competition. But how do you teach your kids good sportsmanship? Here are some tips.
The first role model that your kids will have in games is you. What behavior you model will have the biggest influence on your kids. You need to be nice to all people on the court, even the opponents. By doing so, your kids will learn from you unconsciously and gain more popularity.
Tell your kids to listen to the coach.
Remember you are the parent, not the coach.
Your job as a parent is different from a job as a coach. As a parent, you are there to guide all of your kids’ experiences and not focus on demanding performance. However, if you see a coach demanding too much, speak up.
Maintain a good attitude to both winning and losing.
Good sportsmanship also requires a positive attitude to both the victory and the defeat.
| A．Teach your kids to put teams first |
| B．The coach is always looking for the best decision for the good of the whole team |
| C．However, finding a good role model is not an easy job |
| D．After all, you are also an advocate for your kids if needed |
| E．But showing good sportsmanship means placing the team’s needs above their own |
| F．Set a good example |
| G．Pushing your kids too hard may drive them to quit |
2 . In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves, and in each race they try to achieve the new personal best.
For one Nebraska teen running in what would likely to be his final cross-country outing before graduating from high school, his personal best turned out not to be marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart.
Although it was a long shot when he came out from the starting position last Thursday, Brandon Schutt from Bellevue East High School knew if his time was good enough that day, he still had the potential to qualify for the upcoming state meet. A mile into the 3.1-mile race, however, Schutt realized he wasn’t going to be able to keep up the necessary momentum (势头). Rather than risking injury, he slowed to a comfortable pace that would allow him to simply get pleasure from the moment and the day.
Meanwhile, Blake Cerveny from Omaha Burke High School was running a very different kind of race. Aiming to beat his own personal record, after a fast start, he continued to push himself hard.
With less than 400 meters to go, Cerveny’s legs cramped up (抽筋), but he didn’t give up. Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to fall again after another 150 meters and again…About 100 meters away from the finish line, he lay curled on the ground. His legs had simply given out.
Before Cerveny’s dad could reach his son, Brandon Schutt was at his side to offer a helping hand. The two completed the final meters of the course. Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first, securing his opponent a faster time.
In today’s competitive world, while the emphasis in athletics is so often on breaking records, it is inspiring to see an athlete like Brandon Schutt.
1. What does the underlined phrase “a long shot” in Paragraph 3 mean?| A．Simple to compete. | B．Unlikely to succeed. |
| C．Exciting to be qualified. | D．Surprising to break records. |
| A．To enjoy the competition. | B．To help Blake Cerveny. |
| C．To have a final push. | D．To examine his wounds. |
| A．He didn’t cross the finish line. | B．He was generous to help others. |
| C．He was affected by his physical disability. | D．He was a person of determination. |
| A．The Importance of Perseverance | B．The Love for Sports |
| C．The Value of True Sportsmanship | D．The Sport of Track and Field |
3 . Marathon is one of the most difficult races in track and field, at a little over 42 kilometers. To be a world-class marathoner, you must run that distance in two and a half hours. But for some, completing a marathon race is a lifelong dream.
Jacqueline’s dream of being a world-class runner began when she was a child in Kenya. She soon realized she had the talent and the willpower to compete. She also knew she would have to train full-time, which meant not being able to work to help support her family. But she was confident that she could bring home prize money.
Jacqueline traveled to China to compete in the Zheng-Kai marathon knowing she had a good shot at winning the race, but more importantly, the $10,000 prize that went with it. She was leading the women’s division when a male runner arrived at the water station. The man had trouble drinking water because a birth defect (缺陷) had left him without hands, and he struggled to drink from a plastic bottle. But any assistance from fans or race officials would result in his disqualification. Jacqueline noticed the man and immediately knew that he needed help. She grabbed a water bottle and helped him get the water his body needed to complete the race.
Runner after runner passed Jacqueline. Her hopes of winning were getting lost in numerous runners ahead of her. With only 4 kilometers left in the race, and certain that the male runner would now finish, Jacqueline picked up her pace and finally finished second.
That day, Jacqueline missed out on first place, but she finished something more important: humanity. She returned home with the smaller prize of second place, but to her family, she brought home something much more valuable to home: the right example.
1. What can we know about Jacqueline from paragraph 2?| A．Her goal was to win a championship. | B．Her family opposed her going for a run. |
| C．She was born with little sports gift. | D．She had to train full-time to achieve her dream. |
| A．No assistance was allowed. | B．He was disabled. |
| C．He had no access to the water station. | D．He competed with other runners for water. |
| A．She won second place at last. | B．She was disqualified for going against rules. |
| C．She was criticised by her family. | D．She fell behind several runners and gave up. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Approving. | C．Indifferent. | D．Disappointed |
4 . In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves, and in each race they try to achieve the new personal best.
For one Nebraska teen running in what would likely to be his final cross-country outing before graduating from high school, his personal best turned out not to be marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart.
Although it was a long shot when he came out from the starting position last Thursday, Brandon Schutt from Bellevue East High School knew if his time was good enough that day, he still had the potential to qualify for the upcoming state meet. A mile into the 3.1-mile race, however, Schutt realized he wasn’t going to be able to keep up the necessary momentum(势头). Rather than risking injury, he slowed to a comfortable pace that would allow him to simply get pleasure from the moment and the day.
Meanwhile, Blake Cerveny from Omaha Burke High School was running a very different kind of race. Aiming to beat his own personal record, after a fast start, he continued to push himself hard. With less than 400 meters to go, Cerveny’s legs cramped up (抽筋), but he didn’t give up. Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to fall again after another 150 meters and again. About 100 meters away from the finish line, he lay curled on the ground. His legs had simply given out.
Before Cerveny’s dad could reach his son, Brandon Schutt was at his side to offer a helping hand. The two completed the final meters of the course. Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first, securing his opponent a faster time.
In today’s competitive world, while the emphasis in athletics is so often on breaking records, it is inspiring to see an athlete like Brandon Schutt.
1. What can we learn about Schutt at the beginning of the running?| A．He was confident to win the first place. |
| B．He was nervous about the coming graduation. |
| C．He was clear about his own strengths and weaknesses. |
| D．He was dissatisfied with the surrounding things. |
| A．To have a final push. | B．To enjoy the competition. |
| C．To help Blake Cerveny. | D．To examine his wounds. |
| A．He was a person of determination. |
| B．He was generous to help others. |
| C．He didn’t cross the finish line. |
| D．He was affected by his physical disability. |
| A．The Love for Sports. | B．The Sport of Track and Field. |
| C．The Importance of Perseverance. | D．The Value of True Sportsmanship. |
5 . Competition is a huge part of our culture. We encourage our athletes to secure victory on the field.
Focus on improvement, rather than on the win.
Instead of focusing on the win of the game, motivate your child to focus on individual or collective improvement.
Be a role model.
As parents, it can be difficult to keep quiet, especially after the loss of a game, but when the game is over, your child is observing how you respond to every win and every loss. Therefore, it is essential to demonstrate a positive attitude after each game. Be the role model that your child needs in order to achieve greatness on and off the field.
Victory instills excitement and pride. After a win, however, sportsmanship is a vital part of a young athlete’s journey. Enthusiastically encourage your child to shake hands with his/her opponent. Teach them that once the final play of the game is over, the opposing team is no longer a rival, but rather their peers.
| A．Encourage sportsmanship. |
| B．Ignore victory intentionally. |
| C．Win with humility, loose with grace, and do both with dignity. |
| D．Inspire your child to reflect on what skills he/she has improved. |
| E．However, it is important to teach children to gracefully win and lose. |
| F．Each of your demonstrations in life is a teachable moment for your child! |
| G．Additionally, encourage your child to learn from some of the strengths of the other team. |
6 . Most athletes and parents would agree that sportsmanship is an important aspect of athletics. Although it comes in many forms, everyone can list what sportsmanship looks like. We shake hands before and after games.
It is easy for parents and kids to get caught up in a game and become too focused on winning. Although winning is important, it is not always the most important aspect of the game.
No matter how much we would like to, we cannot win at everything every time.
Winning is fun! It is the reward for your hard work. When we participate in a sport that keeps score, it is our responsibility to the team to do our best to win within the rules of the game and within the spirit of the game.
| A．Keep losing in perspective. |
| B．So we need to learn to deal with defeat. |
| C．Besides, winning doesn’t mean you are perfect. |
| D．We clap for injured players once they are on their feet. |
| E．There is so much to be gained from an athletic experience. |
| F．We must ensure they have a fun and safe sports experience. |
| G．But winning becomes a negative when it is a team’s only goal. |
7 . A woman who lost one leg to cancer broke a world record by completing 102 marathon-length runs in 102 days. A marathon is a race that goes 42 kilometres.
Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lives in Arizona, set her goal in mid-January in 2022. And every day since then, she has been running the distance of a marathon.
Most of the time, she runs on roads and trails near her home in Gilbert, Arizona. Sometimes she completes her runs on a running machine called a treadmill. Hunt-Broersma averages just over five hours to complete the runs.
She kept successfully completing marathon-length runs every day, reaching her goal by April 28. She would then hold the world record for completing 102 back-to-back marathon runs.
The current world record of 101 marathons was set April 10 by British runner Kate Jayden. The 35-year-old Jayden does not have a disability.
Hunt-Broersma, a native of South Africa, lost the bottom half of her left leg to a rare form of cancer in 2001. Until five years ago, she was not very active. But then she looked into running and decided to give it a try. The sport ended up being quite costly. But Hunt-Broersma says her investment has been well worth it.
However, she faced both physical and mental difficulties during her record-breaking attempt. On one recent day, she felt near collapse at 24 kilometres and began to cry. In that moment, she felt like her planned goal might not happen at all.
One of her recent runs was the world-famous Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. She finished that race, held April 18, with a time of 5 hours, 5 minutes.
Hunt-Broersma’s main support team is her husband and their two young children. She is documenting her progress online and has also gained a large social media following.
Hunt-Broersma is hoping to inspire a single thought in others, regardless of their own physical limitations. She often tells people, “You’re stronger than you think—and you’re capable of so much more.”
1. How did Hunt-Broersma complete the continuous marathon record mostly?| A．By training in the park. | B．With the help of special equipment. |
| C．Through hard running on ordinary roads. | D．By participating in the official Marathon. |
| A．By April 10. | B．On April 18. |
| C．By April 28. | D．At the beginning of May. |
| A．She wanted to have more fans. |
| B．She wanted to prove herself. |
| C．She loved this sport since childhood. |
| D．This sport didn’t require a lot of investment. |
| A．Promise is debt. |
| B．A close mouth catches no flies. |
| C．One false move may lose the game. |
| D．Holding on to the last can overcome difficulties. |
8 . The most important lesson that sports of all kinds teach us is the sense of discipline. A good sportsman must always learn to obey the rules of the games and the orders of the captain. Lawlessness has ruined many a promising career. The sportsman is never lawless.
Discipline goes hand in hand with duty. On the playground, each individual has his own duty to perform.
| A．He knows how to obey. |
| B．He has to carry out his share. |
| C．Health means a sound mind in a sound body. |
| D．He is not disheartened but prepares for a further effort. |
| E．The true sportsman knows also the value of team spirit. |
| F．They will inspire him to nerve himself to make greater efforts, to have stronger determination. |
| G．So sports are good for not only the body, but the mind and the character. |
9 . Although most games have winners and losers, the goal of sports is not to win every game. The real goals include getting exercises, having fun, and learning important social skills, like sportsmanship.
Good sportsmanship is all about respect. Good sports respect the other players on their team. They respect the players on opposing teams. They respect coaches and they also respect the referees (裁判) or other officials involved in their games.
Kids usually learn sportsmanship — good and bad — from the adults in their lives.
Learning good sportsmanship is important because it helps you develop an attitude of graciousness (礼貌) and respect that will carry over into all the other areas of your life!
So be a good sportsman in whatever you do!
| A．Good sportsmanship can be shown in many ways. |
| B．On the contrary, bad sportsmanship is all about disrespect. |
| C．The example you set can be a powerful teaching tool for others. |
| D．Players’ parents and coaches set examples that kids tend to follow. |
| E．we can be good sports by encouraging others but not laughing at them. |
| F．Starting as a good sportsman earlier will help you be a good sport as you get old. |
| G．If you’re a good sportsman on the field, you’ll also likely be a good sportsman in the classroom. |
10 . Grandma Irene O’Shea has proven once again that age is no barrier (障碍) to adventure, becoming the world’s oldest skydiver after jumping from14,000 feet up in the sky. In front of families and friends, the 102-year-old lady from Adelaide, South Australia, completed her landing on Sunday, December 9, 2018, taking the title from Kenny Meyer of New Jersey, US.
After landing with SA Skydiving on Sunday afternoon, Ms O’Shea said she had no fear of heading into her jump.
“I felt normal, about the same as previous (先前的) jumps,” she said. “I was with the same partner (Jed Smith) and the same young men were in the plane with me. It was very clear up there and the weather was good but it was very cold up there.” In 2016, Ms O’Shea celebrated her birthday by skydiving for the first time, and returned a year later, when she became the world’s oldest female skydiver.
She has so far raised close to $12,000 for Motor Neurone Disease, which her daughter Shelagh died from at the age of 67. She is hoping to raise another $10,000 from this year’s jump for charity. “I lost my daughter to that terrible disease 10 years ago and I miss her,” Ms O’Shea said.
Ms O’Shea lives in the same house where she has lived since arriving in Australia. She drives her own car, reads without glasses and is in good health. She is already thinking about when her next jump might be.
“Possibly I will jump next year and if I live long enough I will jump at 105,” she said.
1. In which year was Ms O’Shea born?| A．In 1915. | B．In 1916. |
| C．In 1917. | D．Uncertain. |
| A．Once. | B．Twice. |
| C．Three times. | D．Four times. |
| A．In celebration of her birthday. |
| B．In memory of her daughter. |
| C．For the benefit of her friends. |
| D．For the purpose of showing off. |
| A．Never Too Old to Learn |
| B．No Sex Barrier to Adventure |
| C．A Special Birthday Celebration |
| D．World-record Skydiving for Charity |
