1 . When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly refused me. “I’m not sporty; stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I had suggested it because some of my happiest recent memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to work out some of her growing pains on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always refused by her.
Still, I was undeterred. I believed that doing some sports would help Julianna manage her emotions. I’ve seen how sports help with stress. It worked for me when I was a teenage girl.
Midway into summer, we stayed at home, and Julianna and I felt really bored. “Do you want to play tennis?” I asked her at lunch one afternoon. Sure, she said. At that time, we were both eager to spend as much time as possible out of the house.
Arriving at the court, we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and headed to our sides of the court. The net was like the growing divide between us — I desiring connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.
I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and missed. We repeated this several more times. I didn’t tell her she was holding the racket too close to the neck or she should step more into her forehand. My daughter wanted the chance to figure these things out for herself. We repeated the pattern of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and delight and then she smiled widely.
Now we always find time to play tennis. We’re both eager for an activity that can ease tensions between us in daily life. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our negative moods and let them go.
1. Why did the author persuade her daughter to play tennis?| A．Tennis was as popular as ping-pong. |
| B．They had a good time playing tennis together. |
| C．It would help her daughter make more like-minded friends. |
| D．It would be good for her daughter’s emotional management. |
| A．Not dishonest. | B．Not sure. | C．Not discouraged. | D．Not surprised. |
| A．She stood close to the net. | B．She repeated hitting the ball. |
| C．She changed ends with her daughter. | D．She instructed her daughter immediately. |
| A．Mom Coaches Teen Daughter in Tennis |
| B．Mom Helps Teen Daughter Express Her Emotions |
| C．Mom Encourages Teen Daughter to Be Independent |
| D．Mom and Teen Daughter Find Some Peace on the Tennis Court |
2 . It is said that Shennongjia is the place where the mythical Emperor Yan once lived. In the remote mountains and primary forests, many visitors wish to encounter the legendary yeren (wild man), also called Bigfoot.
Visitors can hike in the forest.
The natural beauty of karst landforms is everywhere. There are waterfalls, pools and a 56-ft-high arch that resembles a bridge crafted by nature after centuries of rain erosion.
Shen Nong’s first top is attractive to people who like climbing. The highest elevation of 2,950 meters has a wonderful reputation, also Shennongjia major scenic areas.
Tourists may come across an area in which golden snub-nosed monkeys that are ill or injured are treated before they go back into the forest.
| A．They may not see any such creature. |
| B．Of them the most famous is the Dajiuhu Lake. |
| C．The special land forms create a wonderful climate here. |
| D．The most attractive is the discovery of “uncivilized man”. |
| E．Trips in such a mountainous region depend largely on the weather. |
| F．The nature of Shennongjia’s beauty varies colorfully all year around. |
| G．Visitors can enjoy listening to the sounds of swallows nestling while climbing. |
“I look like a clown (小丑)!” Winston thought sadly. He pulled his cap down, thankful for the cover it provided. He wanted to escape the attention of the people outside the barbershop (理发店). He looked around before hurrying away into the darkness to put some distance between himself and the curious eyes of others.
As he moved quickly down the street,Winston wondered why he hadn’t spoken up to prevent the terrible haircut. He felt sad and questioned why this had happened to him. Did the barber give him this messed-up haircut on purpose? Winston didn’t believe it because the barber looked very friendly. But it seemed so crazy! Could he have unknowingly offended the barber,and this disastrous hairstyle was the barber’s way of getting back at him?
Winston was also worried that Jack would laugh at him. Jack was his cousin and liked playing jokes. But maybe he wouldn’t; he was understanding too. Winston kept thinking about it.Upon entering his new home, ,Winston’s mom greeted him from the kitchen. She called out to him,asking to see his new hairstyle. Winston walked into the kitchen, his cap still on, and slowly took it off.
His mother looked very surprised. She couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “Oh déar,” she shouted. “What happened?” Winston stood silently for a moment before letting out his anger. He blamed his mom for bringing him to this place, torcing him to attend a new school where he believed everyone would make fun of him. He also said he hated this terrible hairstyle, and his hair was beyond fixing.
Just as his anger was about to grow, the doorbell-rang. Winston’s mom calmly told him to answer it. As he opened the door, he forgot to cover his terrible haircut, and there stood his cousin Jack. Since it was Saturday today, they had planned to go skating together. Winston felt extremely embarrassed.
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Jack looked at Winston in disbelief.
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That afternoon, Winston returned to the barbershop, hoping to find out the truth.
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The torch for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games was named “Eternal Flame” and its design
The torch body was designed based
The torch presents to the world the unique
5 . Volunteering is often thought of as a selfless act-one where you give up your time for a worthy cause without being paid. Here are some ways volunteering can help young people develop into confident, active citizens.
Build self-esteem
Many teens are faced with society’s most challenging problems.
Explore & discover interests
When selecting an opportunity, tecns can volunteer in an area where they have some interests. For example, if they’re thinking about a career in medicine, they might want to voluntcer at a hospital. Or if they’re passionate about animal rights, they could consider helping out at their local animal shelter. And if they’re not sure where their passions lie, participating in a few different single days of service can help them discover unknown interests.
Widen their social circle
A teenager’s social circle typically consists of family and school friends. Volunteering gives teens the opportunity to meet other people.
Volunteering also gives teens an opportunity to experience situations that occur in the workplace, such as having to work as part of a team. They see what people have to do in certain jobs and the conditions in which they have to work. This helps them remove what they can’t see themselves doing and drill down to what they really want to do.
| A．Gain work experience |
| B．Thus they can benefit from these new discoveries. |
| C．Some of them may impact on their future positively. |
| D．Do a lot of volunteer work |
| E．Plus,volunteer work can impress a future employer. |
| F．Besides, volunteering helps you find your place in society. |
| G．However, they eventually find volunteer work powerful. |
6 . With the DJ shouting in a strong local accent and viewers seating themselves wherever they could find a spot to view the game, two teams of basketball players who were no other than the local villagers played under professional-class format and the game became tense in the last seconds at the fourth quarter.
The rescheduled final game of Guizhou country basketball league, known as “Village Basketball Association“, was played in Taipan Village, a remote rural area with a population of only 1,200,in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province on Monday after a local storm hit on Sunday night. Team Qiandongnan beat Team Zunyi by a score of 68 to 65.
There were more viewers for this game, although it was a weekday, compared with the 30,000-strong crowd seen during the past weekend when the third-place game went viral. The festival-turned-competition is a gathering which is attractive to local villagers and visitors looking for a special local experience.
How can a grass-roots competition become more attractive than professional games to people like me? I think it’s because sport essentially originates from the grass roots and everybody can find the most available social connections by being part of it.
The Village BA reminded me of my tour in Yangshuo of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region where I was getting tired of the landscape scenery until I ran into a local basketball game on my way back to the hotel. I decided to take a rest and sat on the bare ground by the court rubbing shoulders with locals and visitors and letting out whatever I wanted to give out. Like the players of the Village BA in Guizhou,the winning team in Yangshuo was awarded with nothing more than local products such as live ducks and cooked meat.
The sudden popularity of the Village BA could be due to the universal social media and the users’ tendency to explore something different from their surroundings. But what may remain lasting and grow even bigger is people’s pursuit of spiritual nutrition and the grass-roots sport is one of the top destinations that are easy to reach.
1. What do we know about the Village BA?| A．Its players are amateurs. | B．It is divided into two quarters. |
| C．Its audience are local villagers. | D．It is tenser than professional games. |
| A．It is available to everyone. | B．It trains professional players. |
| C．It is played without strict rules. | D．It helps people find social connections. |
| A．To show the popularity of the Village BA. |
| B．To praise the place for its beautiful landscape. |
| C．To reflect the financial problems of the Village BA. |
| D．To prove the players of the Village BA are famous. |
| A．People’s fame concer. | B．People’s spiritual needs. |
| C．People’s desire for wealth. | D．People’s passion for exploration. |
7 . Graduating at 90, as I did this year with a Master of Arts (MA) from the University of Buckingham in inteligence history, might invoke (授用) the expression “late starter”. My higher education formally began when I was in my 60s.
I’ve had no material gain as a result. Due to my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology, there followed a volunteer job as a drugs counsellor. There were significant disadvantages to acquiring my two undergraduate degrees — six years of constant hard work involving the addiction to the course for most of the year is to affect domestic relationships. It did, but we survived.
However, I think the spiritual and intellectual benefits far outweighed the disadvantages. Indeed, I was not really looking forward to attending my first seminar (研讨班). I was worried about what to expect, but I needn’t have been — my fellow students immediately put me at ease. Two nice young ladies moved apart and offered me a chair between them. It was a relief. Friendship between students is well known, and it was very much in evidence here. I made many friends among them, and they seemed to treat me no differently from any other students, except for one big Kenyan boy who insisted on calling me “sir”.
I am not aware of any deep reason for undertaking the MA. Probably a continuing wish to learn exists, and a chance to put at into practice presented itself when my wife showed me an invitation from the University of Buckingham to apply for a master’s course on the history of intelligence with Bletchley Park Studies. She said it seemed right up my street, and that as we had recently discussed the need for a new direction — why not take it? The related background was that my last job was at Hanslope Park (I am a qualified electronics engineer), an organization that took over from Bletchley Park. These circumstances arouse my curiosity again. I applied and was accepted.
So, would I recommend a return to formal learning post retirement? Surely, yes.
1. What problem did the author have during his undergraduate study?| A．He fell behind with his courses. |
| B．He suffered from financial problems. |
| C．He had no chance to be a volunteer. |
| D．He had little time to take care of his family. |
| A．Efficient. | B．Humorous. | C．Friendly. | D．Competitive. |
| A．It was rare to get. |
| B．It was very suitable for him. |
| C．It would help him go back to Hanslope Park. |
| D．It made it possible for him to get promotion. |
| A．Be friends with all age groups |
| B．You are never too old to learn |
| C．You should never take early retirement |
| D．Keep a balance between study and family |
In Xinyang, making pickled bacon in winter is a big event
Xinyang is on the boundary between the north and the south. Due to
When something stays with us for long, we tend to ignore its
9 . We are constantly reminded to eat well to achieve heart health, lose weight or ward off diseases like cancer. But we often ignore the brain — our most complex organ — when making choices about what to put in our mouths. Just like the rest of the body, the brain is impacted by what we consume and it’s important we feed it well.
While scientists don’t yet fully understand the complex relationship between nutrition and the brain, studies have shown that heart-healthy eating habits may help reduce risk of cognitive (认知的) decline.
“Although the idea that a heart-healthy diet may help protect against cognitive decline is not new, it is extremely important,” says Christy Tangney, a medical professor. “Research continues to demonstrate that healthy dietary choices in midlife are associated with a low risk of dementia (痴呆).”
There is growing evidence around several diets indicating they may be able to positively impact cognition. Ongoing research studies are currently evaluating these diets.
A. MEDITERRANEAN DIET
| What it is | the combination of different aspects of healthy eating that are typically found in the areas bordering the Mediterranean Sea. |
| What to eat | *fruit, vegetables, nuts and grains; *replace butter with healthy fats like olive oil; *limit red meat; *use herbs to flavor food rather than salt; *eat fish and poultry at least twice a week. |
| What we know | Published studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet in the long run is associated with slower cognitive decline and lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. |
| What it is | A hybrid (混合体) of the Mediterranean and DASH diets. |
| What to eat | *berries and green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, nuts, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil and wine; *avoid red meats, butter, stick margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets, and fried and fast food. |
| What we know | A 2015 study found that participants who strictly followed the MIND diet experienced a 53% reduction in risk of developing Alzheimer’s. |
Another study currently being conducted with more than 600 older adults in Chicago and Boston will test the MIND diet’s impact on cognitive decline.
1. What can we know from the first two paragraphs?| A．It is easy to avoid heart attacks by eating healthily. |
| B．What we eat actually has great effects on our brain health. |
| C．People are always reminded to attach importance to brain health. |
| D．Scientists have fully known the relationship between nutrition and brain. |
| A．Healthy dietary choices. | B．Heart-healthy eating habits. |
| C．Different diet behaviors. | D．The results of dietary studies. |
| A．BRAIN DIET. | B．DASH DIET. |
| C．HEALTHY DIET. | D．MIND DIET. |
| A．Addressing the problem with the risk of dementia. |
| B．Further exploring the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. |
| C．Devoting more time to studying how to improve healthy diet. |
| D．Assessing the effects the MIND diet has on cognitive decline. |
10 . There are several factors that influence how long it takes to see results of weight loss, including the type of exercise program; how often; your nutrition and so on. Personal trainer, Chris Leach, says that “to get in shape, you first need to define what that actually means to you.”
However, “The phrase’ weight quickly lost is usually quickly regained holds a lot of truth.” Leach adds. This is because rapid weight loss is caused by undereating, overtraining, or both.
Usually, this type of workout and nutrition schedule is rigid and unsustainable. “You’ll see rapid results right off the bat but after a few weeks or months, you’ll almost always become weak, tired, and hungry,” says Leach. “That will likely result in stopping your program and losing the results, as well.”
The best way to avoid this trap is to do a workout program you can commit to long-term.
Put plainly, the time, effort, and consistency you devote to your workout goals determine how fast you achieve them.
“If you do five workouts a week, spend a couple of hours prepping meals, and get eight to nine hours of sleep every night, you’ll see results much faster than if you only work out sparingly (节俭地) and don’t have as much time to sleep, recover, or work on your nutrition,” says Leach. “A good starting point is to aim for three to five hours of workouts per week to see results within roughly two to three months.”
The type of workouts dictates how long it takes to see results as well as the type of results you`ll see.
* Cardio (有氧运动): running, swimming, cycling, walking, and dancing which can improve heart health and burn calories
* Strength training: circuit training, powerlifting, bodyweight training, and CrossFit which can help build muscle and boost metabolism
Cardio results typically app ear quicker than results from strength training because it’s often easier for people to lose weight than gain muscle. “The typical human body can only synthesize (合成) around 1-2 pounds of muscle per month at most, but it’s physiologically possible to burn a lot more fat during the same amount of time,” Leach says.
However, it takes longer to lose the benefits of strength training compared to cardio works. Muscle loss typically takes about 2-3 weeks if you’re not using them at all, whereas you can gain 1-2 pounds of weight a week if you start eating more calories than you burn.
1. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．It is true that rapid weight loss is effective. |
| B．There exist many tricks of rapid weight loss. |
| C．Many types of exercise lead to rapid weight loo. |
| D．Rapid weight loss causes weight to regain quickly. |
| A．To create a special atmosphere. | B．To make the data more accurate. |
| C．To echo (呼应) from beginning to end. | D．To connect the preceding and the following. |
| A．It takes shorter time to lose weight through cardio. |
| B．Muscle loss takes longer time than muscle building. |
| C．Strength training is more effective to improve heart health. |
| D．Strength training has more advantages than cardio in weight loss. |
| A．The factors influencing health. | B．The problems with weight loss. |
| C．The factors affecting weight loss. | D．The advantages of strength training. |
