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2 . There’s no doubt that football is the global sport. Though basketball, tennis, and other sports are popular too, nothing comes close to football. Being played in every country in the world, football provides dozens of superstars. The numbers are greater when compared to any other sport, and this drives the popularity of football up. Have you ever wondered when the sport started and became popular?
Football has its origin (起源) in China and has a history of more than 2,000 years. However, modern football originally appeared in Britain in the 19th century. Folk football matches had been played before in many cities and towns, but never on a professional level.
Football became a winter sport game played in different schools. The rules were carried out by each school, and this made it difficult for players to play an official game with each other. It all changed in 1849 at the University of Cambridge that invented a set of standard rules known as the Cambridge rules of football. From that moment, a new star sport was born.
By the early 20th century, football had spread all across Europe. In 1904, FIFA was set up. There are seven original members, including France, Denmark and Spain, FIFA became the governing body for many associations in Europe.
England’s international success improved the popularity of the sport in the country. The league (联赛) in Britain was set up in 1992. From the 1990s, it became a truly impressive piece of football organization, becoming the world’s top football league in the process.
Football is obviously the most popular sport in the world. It is impossible for any other sport to take its place, especially with leagues spending billions of pounds every year to stay in the focus.
1. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 1?A.To describe the level of football. |
B.To introduce the topic of the text. |
C.To debate the main idea of the text. |
D.To introduce famous football leagues. |
A.In China. | B.In France. |
C.In Britain. | D.In Spain. |
A.The rules always changed. |
B.There were no common rules. |
C.The season made players hard to win. |
D.Officials made players misunderstand the rules. |
A.By time order. | B.By space order. |
C.By listing numbers. | D.By giving examples. |
3 . How to Introduce Yourself in Class
Introducing yourself to a class, whether you are the student or the teacher, can feel frightening.
Stand up when it's your turn to introduce yourself.
This will make you appear more confident.
Smile when you speak.
Even if you are super nervous, smiling will make your voice sound calmer and will help you mask that nervousness.
Speak with confidence.
You want everyone to be able to hear you, so when you introduce yourself, do so in a clear, loud voice.
Give your name first.
It's helpful to give your first name, pause, and then give your first and last name, like “Hello, my name is June, June Thompson.” The repetition makes it more likely that others will remember your name.
If you are involved in sports or have pets or like to travel, the end of your introduction is a good place to give this information. You could say something like, “When I'm not studying, I like to train for and run in half-marathons.” This gives your classmates and teacher a memorable activity to tie to your name.
A.Share information about your family. |
B.Here are some suggestions that can help. |
C.Don't be shy or stare down at the ground. |
D.That's because you are nervous before strangers. |
E.Offer personal details, like hobbies or interests you have. |
F.This will also help you speak more clearly than if you were to stay seated. |
G.It also shows your classmates and your teacher that you are friendly and approachable. |
4 . Do you think you need to shout at yourself to force yourself to finish your homework? If so, think again.
Self-compassion is the practice of being kind and supportive to ourselves. The opposite is being self-critical and mean to ourselves when we make a mistake.
A 2017 study found people who practice self-compassion tend to handle stress better. Their bodies have less of a stress response when, for example, they meet with difficulties at work or school.
With practice, we can learn to treat ourselves with kindness and unconditional love — not tough love.
A.So how do we develop self-compassion? |
B.It may be more effective to be kind to yourself. |
C.It includes letting go of your strict self-criticism. |
D.Mindfulness is the key to practicing self-compassion. |
E.But this approach does not make us feel or perform better. |
F.They have more confidence to look for areas where they can improve. |
G.Also, show ourselves kindness in ways that nourish (滋养) our spirit and body. |
5 . Last summer holiday, Aunt Emily took us to a safari park (野生动物园), not far from Liverpool.
I was very happy to go as I had never been to a safari park before. It’s a very interesting park, full of wild animals running freely.
When we got there, we bought our tickets and drove into the park. We were very excited at the thought of going to see the lions. But to get to the lions’ place we had to go through the monkeys’ land first. And that was an unforgettable experience because they climbed all over the car, ate apples and bananas, and threw all kinds of things at us. They seemed very unfriendly.
Anyway, we went on our way to the lions’ place where we had to lock ourselves in the car as we knew lions could be dangerous. A lion came up very close to us. Then it was on the bonnet (车盖). It looked calm but we felt terrified. Aunt Emily, who isn’t very brave, started to call for help. The kids started crying. Only my brother, George, stayed cool. I sounded the horn (喇叭) but nobody heard us.
In the end a guard arrived in his car, and the lion just got off our car and started smelling the guard’s hand as if nothing was the matter.
1. Which animal did the author want to see the most?A.The lions. | B.The elephants. | C.The monkeys. | D.All of them. |
A.Because the monkeys might steal things. | B.Because they were afraid of being robbed. |
C.Because the lions might be dangerous. | D.Because something was wrong with the car. |
A.Excited. | B.Bored. | C.Interested | D.Scared |
A.Aunt Emily. | B.George. | C.The guard. | D.The author. |
6 . The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals.
Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals. Plan your workouts for the week and mark them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day.
Exercise early.
Keep moving.
Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activities reduces the risk of heart disease risk factors. Small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating.
Think out of the box.
The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity.
A.Plan ahead |
B.Plan out your route before you go |
C.Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips |
D.Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health |
E.Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations |
F.Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair |
G.Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout |
7 . I knew that my first day of senior high school would be challenging. I was
On Monday I was
I knew this year was going to be a
A.careless | B.nervous | C.annoyed | D.amazed |
A.preparing | B.looking | C.asking | D.calling |
A.satisfied | B.disappointed | C.impressed | D.filled |
A.suitable | B.advanced | C.perfect | D.expert |
A.passed | B.missed | C.improved | D.arrived |
A.Chinese | B.math | C.PE | D.physics |
A.tiring | B.doubtful | C.unique | D.informal |
A.Stand | B.Leave | C.Sit | D.Play |
A.actually | B.secretly | C.officially | D.partly |
A.tested | B.cheated | C.admired | D.helped |
A.strange | B.dangerous | C.wonderful | D.bad |
A.job | B.change | C.plan | D.goal |
A.give up | B.concentrate on | C.believe in | D.carry out |
A.recommend | B.exchange | C.explore | D.support |
A.met | B.recognised | C.tracked | D.greeted |
8 . Many students study by reading their notes and textbooks over and over again. But studies show there are more effective ways to help you study smarter.
Don’t just reread.
Find examples. Abstract concepts can be hard to understand. It tends to be far easier to form a mental image if you have a concrete example of something.
Dig deeper. It’s hard to remember countless facts and figures if you don’t push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about? Why do they matter? Psychologists call this elaboration(深究). It’s taking class material and asking many how and why questions about it.
Practice more. Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills.
As a teen, Cynthia Nebel studied by reading her textbooks, worksheets and notebooks. “Over and over and over again,” recalls this psychologist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Now, she adds, “we know that’s one of the most common bad study skills that students have.”
A.Make a budget and save it. |
B.Make a plan and stick to it. |
C.The same should go for learning. |
D.However, not all can apply to students. |
E.In other words, don’t just accept facts at face value. |
F.Sadly, reading books and notes repeatedly is common for many students. |
G.For instance, sour foods usually taste that way because they contain an acid. |
9 . Welcome to Our After-school Activities
Music Lesson Want to become happy in life? Want to enjoy beautiful songs? Music lessons (guitar, violin, piano and drums) Place: Training Room 304, School Gym Time: 8:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. every Saturday Come to www. mclub. com to learn more! | Food Festival Want to enjoy various food? Want to join in our food festival? Delicious food (pizza, sushi, curies, fired rice) Place: school Dining Hall Time: 11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16th |
PE Club Please come and join us! Make your school life colorful! Place: School Playground Day: Saturday ~Sunday Time: 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Activities (basketball, football, volleyball, running….) | Movie Night Want to spend a wonderful evening? Please come and watch it. Place: School Hall Day: Saturday evening Time: 6:00 p.m. — 11:10 p.m. Movies (Wolf War I 6:00 p.m. — 8:10 p.m.) (Hi, Mom 8:30 p.m — 11:10 p.m.) |
A.8:30 p.m. — 10:30 p.m. | B.6:00 p.m. — 11:10 p.m. |
C.11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. | D.8:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. |
A.School Playground. | B.School Dining Hall. |
C.School Gym. | D.School Hal. |
A.PE Club | B.Music Lesson | C.Food Festival | D.Movie Night |
10 . How I Study English
I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they can’t learn it well. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.
First, I think an interest(爱好) in English is very important. When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject—English. It was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!
Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary(词汇). Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever(不论何时) I have a question, I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!
Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well.
And I also do some exercises from our class magazines, and I often write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.
Now I have learned English for more than two years. I always keep the first position in our school. From these words, I hope every student can learn English well.
1. Why do some students often “have a headache”?A.Because they are easy to catch cold. | B.Because it’s often very cold. |
C.Because they think English is easy. | D.Because they don’t think English is easy. |
A.bored | B.interested |
C.surprised | D.strict |
A.I got a good way |
B.I had a good idea |
C.I did badly in the exam |
D.I did well in the exam |
A.English is full of stories |
B.English is full of jokes |
C.his teacher often teaches them nice English songs |
D.of nothing |