1 . Women’s sport is experiencing growth. This season, the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) league kicked off with a campaign to transform ideas of women’s rugby. Here are the stories of four remarkable women who are powered differently — born to break the stereotypes (刻板印象).

Abbie Ward, 30, Bristol Bears

Abbie has marked a successful return to the rugby field this season playing her first match since the Rugby World Cup Final in November 2021, just four months after giving birth to her daughter, Hallie. Abbie’s journey showcases a ground-breaking shift in the sport’s approach to motherhood. Abbie is eager to integrate Hallie into her playing life, maintaining a balance between being a mother and a professional sports person.

Jodie Ounsley, 22, Exeter Chiefs

Jodie attracts audiences as a deaf athlete. As the first deaf person to be selected for the England 7s squad, she in 2020 won Young Deaf Sports Personality of the Year. Jodie detailed, “I’ve had parents messaging me saying ‘My daughter with a cochlear(耳蜗的) implant hasseen you online playing rugby, and wants to do it, too.’”

Rachel Lund, 29, Gloucester-Hartpury

Rachel is a proud member of the “dual career club”, a nickname Rachel has given to the PWR players taking other regular jobs around their training and match days. She devotes herself to a full-time role as a physiotherapist (理疗师) with her commitment to female sport extending beyond the field. According to Rachel, “Research on female health is minimal at best. I’m keen on improving female health.”

Amanda Swartz, 23, Leicester Tigers

Amanda’s journey from a professional figure skater to a professional rugby player shows the determination that defines her athletic journey. Seeking a new challenge beyond skating, she discovered rugby. The discipline and goal-oriented drive experienced during her figure skating days became invaluable in her rugby change. Amanda has accepted her new sporting path and takes pride in promoting the visibility of rugby in Sweden.

1. Who is a disabled player?

A．Abbie Ward.

B．Jodie Ounsley.

C．Rachel Lund.

D．Amanda Swartz.

2. What can we learn about Amanda Swartz?

A．She focuses on female health.	B．She was fired by the former team.
C．She has just given birth to a baby.	D．She was a professional figure skater.

3. What do the four women have in common?

A．They experience a tough life.

B．They have the same athletic journey to rugby.

C．They change people’s view of women’s rugby.

D．They urge women to improve their mental health.

2 . What is the woman’s duty in the event?

A．To make food.

B．To play in the band.

C．To give directions.

3 . How can the man’s recipe be described?

A．It’s a reward.

B．It’s a success.

C．It’s a problem.

4 . The latest report made __________ clear that climate change will influence the poorest countries most strongly.

A．one

B．what

C．it

D．this

5 . As a cautious critic, he refused to comment before he had seen all the __________ information.

A．substantial

B．relevant

C．sufficient

D．abundant

6 . Having separated from his family for a long time, a postcard from his parents __________ his homesickness.

A．set off

B．lay aside

C．provide for

D．bring forward

7 . She has unbelievably __________. She can grow anything.

A．a wet blanket

B．a piece of cake

C．green fingers

D．a black sheep

8 . Recently, European workers have been on strike because the existing law is __________ their human rights act.

A．in line with

B．in conflict with

C． in connection with

D． in comparison with

9 . Studio heads realized that they couldn’t make virtually the same film over and over again with the same __________ of stars and still expect to keep turning a profit.

A．cast

B．staff

C．actors

D．celebrities

10 . Thanksgiving is basically a harvest-related festival which celebrates communal harmony. Though this festival is said to have originated in America, a number of other countries also celebrate harvest-related festivals. The festival is observed with different names and in different seasons. In Australia we can see a number of harvest festivals.

Apple Festival & Grape Festival

The harvest for apples and grapes takes place in the month of March in Australia in the granite belt, a special area. The festival is celebrated for 3-4 days. During the festival, various cultural and fun events are organized. Activities like grape crushing competitions, apple picking competitions, street carnivals (狂欢), and grand parades are also part of the festival.

Renmark Orange Week Festival

In August or September, the large orange growing area along the Murray River in South Australia holds a festival in Renmark, which is called the Renmark Orange Week. All kinds of games, competitions and fun last for a week during the carnival. Fireworks are another feature of the festival. The two varieties that are being harvested in Australia are the Valencia, which is from October to May and the Navel, which is from May to October.

Cane Festival

The cane is harvested from June to December in Australia. Most of the cane crop is grow n in Queensland and some in Maclean, New South Wales. And June is time for cane festivals. Just before harvest, the cane is burnt to remove dead leaves and to drive out pests. Machines are being used to cut the cane to the ground.

Wheat Festival

Wheat is harvested in the month of December and is usually finished by the end of January. Harvesting is done by machines. A new harvester invented by Headlie Taylor makes it easier to harvest crops which get flattened or damaged by bad weather.

1. Which festival takes place in June?

A．Cane Festival.	B．Wheat Festival.
C．Renmark Orange Week Festival.	D．Apple Festival & Grape Festival.

2. What can people do during Apple Festival & Grape Festival?

A．Appreciate fireworks.	B．Taste delicious grape wine.
C．Join in apple eating competitions.	D．Take part in grand parades.

3. What can be known from the text?

A．Wheat Festival begins in January.

B．Harvest-related festivals originated in America.

C．Oranges are being harvested in Australia all the year round.

D．Renmark Orange Week Festival takes place in the granite belt.