2 . Readers’ Favorite Running Routes

Paul Ghent, Belgium

I love running in Ghent. It is completely flat, so encouraging for beginners and people aiming for personal bests. There is a rowing lake with a 5km track. This connects with a nature reserve on an 8km loop. If that isn’t enough, there is another nature reserve, full of birds and canals surrounded by a 10km loop. I will be running my first marathon in Ghent in March 2022. Anyone?

Jennifer Nice, France

In Nice Provence, I really enjoyed joining the local joggers running along what is one of the most beautiful streets in the world—the Promenade des Anglais. You have the fresh salty sea breezes filling your lungs, the sun shining on the waves of the sea, and the beautiful buildings standing along the running route. Feel free to grab some fresh shellfish and a glass of wine on the beach as a reward.

Lisa Offa, UK

The Offa’s Dyke path, which runs from Prestatyn to Chepstow, provides stunning scenery and is just perfect to focus on the run. The sections of the route I like the most include the slopes (坡地) of Moel Famau and the section from Llangollen to Bodfari, where there is an excellent pub (The Dinorben Arms) to refuel in comfort. Perfect.

Richard Protaras, Cyprus

My favorite route is in Protaras, Cyprus. There is a path that runs from Fig Tree bay to Polyxenia beach and you have wonderful views of the bays and beaches while running. The amazing clear seas and sandy beaches make it very pleasant. The best time to go is early morning when the sun isn’t blazing and the paths aren’t too busy with holidaymakers.

1. Which route best suits people who enjoy nature reserves?

A．Nice, France.	B．Offa, UK.
C．Ghent, Belgium.	D．Protaras, Cyprus.

2. What do the routes shared by Jennifer and Richard have in common?

A．They have beautiful streets.	B．They have lovely sea views.
C．They are famous for seafood.	D．They are fit for morning runners.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a science paper.	B．In a history novel.
C．In a sports magazine.	D．In a geography textbook.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chen Xi was chosen as the best athlete in the school. He is giving a speech at a ceremony.

Thank you for choosing me as the best athlete in our school. I’m really happy    1    (share) with you how passionate I am about sports and what I do to keep fit. I am a big fan of many sports,     2    (include) basketball, football and gymnastics. I love to watch these    3    (event) on TV at the weekend. I also exercise regularly, too.     4    the morning, I often go jogging on running track for about half an hour. I don’t run too fast or for too long so    5     I have enough energy for the day. In the afternoon, I     6    (usual) play football or basketball. I’m on the school football team. The training is always tough, but we all do    7     (we) best, since we all want to earn a place on the team when playing against other schools. Believe it or not, we also occasionally do yoga in the gym. It     8     (help) relax our muscles and focus our minds. If you want to become fit and healthy, my    9    (advise) is to try different sports and activities to see    10    one you enjoy the most.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker’s opinion about sports and games?

A．They are useful for character training.

B．They are only good for one’s health.

C．They have a bad effect on a child’s studies.

2. What can help to develop a child’s love of his country according to the speaker?

A．Teachers’ encouragement.

B．Book knowledge.

C．Joint activities.

3. What can we learn from the talk?

A．Pupils learn all good virtues in classes.

B．An ordinary day school can give pupils enough practical training.

C．What pupils do in their spare time prepares them to be good citizens.