Kim Longfellow grabbed her backpack as the school bell rang.
“Oh! One more thing!” Mrs Jones stopped the fourth-graders before they dashed out of the door. “There is an essay con test on what it means to be Navajo (纳瓦霍人). The prize is a week-long vacation to Los Angeles to represent our school at the Native American Kids Conference. If you decide to enter, your essay is due Monday morning. The winner will be announced Friday afternoon.”
“Maybe winning this con test will finally prove to everyone that I am as good as Amanda,” Kim thought as she climbed onto the school bus. It was hard to have “Miss Perfect” for a sister, Amanda, who was a straight A student. She was captain of the girls’ basketball team. Her experiment won first place at the Science Fair, and her drawing won a ribbon at the Northern Shiprock Fair. She always did everything right! “We’ll just see who wins this time.” Kim thought.
“What does being Navajo mean to me?” Kim wondered as she got off the school bus and saw her grandmother. She had taught Kim a lot about Navajo. What impressed her most was that the Navajo s are honest. Now she knew what to write. Kim rushed to her room, pulled out her notebook and began to write.
Kim’s words flooded onto the page. She wrote about helping shear (修剪) the sheep and then washing the wool. She told about the many winter evenings she’d played string games while watching Grandma weave. Kim could have written 100 pages! As she closed her notebook, Amanda peeked into the room. “Finished? Let me read it.” Kim watched nervously as Amanda read.
“Good,” Amanda said, handing the essay back to Kim, then leaving the room. “Good?” Kim frowned. “What does that mean? Not good enough!” Kim thought. She tore the essay out of her notebook, crumpled (弄皱) it, and threw it on the floor. Maybe she should make her essay more exciting. She could write about what a great dancer she was. Or she could tell how she had learned to speak Navajo when she was just a baby. But those were complete lies! Kim hesitated for a while and was about to rewrite when grandma’s words flashed across her mind.
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Kim reached down and picked up her crumpled essay.
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On Friday afternoon, Kim waited for the announcement in the school hall, holding her breath.
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The spectacular opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games on Saturday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province,
Raja Randhir Singh, acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia,
The digital torchbearer ran toward the stadium
According to the organizers, the opening ceremony used green, zero-carbon methanol for the first time to light the cauldron,
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3 . Hangzhou, China—a stunning opening ceremony laden with Hangzhou characteristics amazed the world on Saturday, as President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asian Games open.
With the city’s profound history, culture and its modern image presented in an eye-catching and high-tech fashion, the opening show helped to express the host’s warm hospitality and its wish to unite the world through sports. Following an opening performance depicting the autumn equinox (秋分), one of China’s 24 solar terms that celebrates the harvest season, over 50,000 spectators burst into cheers as Xi announced the opening of the Hangzhou Games, making the Zhejiang provincial capital the third Chinese city to host the continental sporting gala, following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.
Wang Hao, president of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Organizing Committee, said Hangzhou is honored to play host to such a grand event, which started on September 23rd. Raja Randhir Singh, the acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia, showed appreciation for the Chinese host’s meticulous (细心的) organization in his speech. “You have done a fantastic job in preparing for the Asian Games. The one-year postponement due to the pandemic was unprecedented in OCA history, but your diligence and determination will bear fruit over the next 16 days and you will be rewarded with the most magnificent and successful Asian Games ever,” said Singh.
Supported by new technologies, the Hangzhou ceremony boasted many historic firsts. For the first time in China, organizers switched from a traditional fireworks show to a virtual display, projected (放映) onto a giant curtain screen the size of nine IMAX screens.
To adhere to the principle of delivering the greenest possible Games, zero-emission methanol was used to fuel all of the torches and the main cauldron. For the finale, hundreds of millions of virtual sparks, each representing a participant of the online torch relay, formed the shape of a human torchbearer, who ran into the stadium to light the main cauldron together with the physical relay’s final bearer — Zhejiang native and Olympic champion swimmer, Wang Shun.
1. Why was the autumn equinox depicted at the beginning of the Hangzhou Asian Games Opening Ceremony?| A．Because Hangzhou wants to show its warm hospitality. |
| B．Because Hangzhou wishes to unite the world through sports. |
| C．Because Hangzhou highlights the history of China. |
| D．Because Hangzhou wishes participants a good harvest in the game. |
| A．It is the fourth time that China has hosted the Asian Games. |
| B．The Asian Games was supposed to be held in 2022. |
| C．Wang Hao sang high praise for the organization of the game. |
| D．Raja Randhir Singh was responsible for the organization of the game. |
| A．By fueling all torches and the main cauldron with coal. |
| B．By displaying virtual fireworks and demonstrating the history of the city. |
| C．By employing zero-emission methanol and installing a giant curtain screen. |
| D．By representing a participant of the online torch relay |
| A．Technology and Tradition Combine for the Hangzhou Opening Gala |
| B．History Goes Down in the Hangzhou Opening Gala |
| C．Meticulous Organization is Praised by the World |
| D．Best Wishes are Conveyed in the Hangzhou Opening Gala |
| A．12.13 seconds. | B．12.23 seconds. | C．12.35 seconds. |
Different sports filled my days in my youth. I dreamed or a big win some day, with a big trophy (奖杯). I was skillful and fast, or so I thought. However, I soon learned my skills seemed quite weak because the bigger, stronger boys seemed to occupy every corner of the playground. Once I was in the 100-yard hurdles, the only recognition I received for my performance was two bloody knees.
In college, I took a swim competition, dreaming of the glory! It turned out I achieved nothing. As an older adult, I still maintained an active lifestyle. In 2010 I signed up for a stair-climbing challenge to raise money for fighting against lung cancer. My father had died of the same disease, so this was a meaningful cause for me. Then, in 2019,the organization offered an even more challenging climb option: the vertical (垂直的) mile. So I would have three hours to climb up and down twenty-eight floors fifteen times, plus three more.
I trained hard. When the challenge started. I felt confident. But soon my legs started feeling heavy. What was worse, I began experiencing leg cramps (抽筋). My progress slowed dramatically and I quickly fell behind. When came down after finishing lap 14, it was past the time limit, so my big win had escaped once again.
Soon after the climb, I struggled to experience the sense of self-satisfaction. And I had, after all, set a goal for myself to prove what I was made of, what I had inside me. And what I had inside me was, “Nice try, but you didn’t make it.” So, a year later, at age 62 and after numerous workouts, I was back. Like last year, I was well ahead after an hour and I again started feeling some discomfort in my legs. I heard myself cry out loud, “Oh, no not again!” I finally stopped and sat down on the stairs, feeling quite depressed and wondering if my dream was over. A few climbers stopped to offer help. I was touched, but embarrassed to accept. Except for one climber. An angel climber, really.
Jessica, who I happened to know, was a salesman’s friend when I bought new running shoes at his store. And without that connection, she might have climbed past me as I sat on those steps, my legs shaking. But all those things did happen, and Jessica stopped to help.
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When she saw I was cramping, she offered me some sports drinks containing electrolytes (电解质).
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The cramps in my legs finally started to go away.
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6 . Flowers We Love Photo Contest
TERM
Flowers We Love Photo Contest is an annual contest that takes place during spring. This year’s Flowers We Love Photo Contest begins on April 15, 2023 and ends on August 30, 2023 at 11:59 pm. The purpose of the contest is to inspire people to pay attention to their surroundings and find out the beauty of life around them.
ELIGIBILITY(资格)
Flowers We Love Photo Contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers. Participants must be between the ages of 18 to 50.
REQUIREMENTS
Follow all requirements carefully to prevent disqualification.
·Required information, including name , address, telephone number, email address, and photo caption (说明文字) must be provided.
·There is no limit on the number of entries per person. Each entry must comply (遵从) with our term and official rule.
·The photographs need not be taken with a digital camera; scans of negatives or photographic prints are acceptable.
·All digital files must be 20 megabytes or smaller, must be in JPEG or jpg format.
·Photographs must have been taken within two years before the date of entry.
JUDGING
Photo Contest entries will be judged based on whether the content is creative and genuine. Judging will be conducted by editors at Artcentron.
1. What’s the purpose of the contest?| A．To help people learn more about flowers. |
| B．To encourage people to discover the beauty of life. |
| C．To improve people’s skills in photography. |
| D．To make people get ready for the coming of spring. |
| A．A 30-year-old photographer. |
| B．A 17-year-old student. |
| C．A 55-year-old worker. |
| D．A 60-year-old retired teacher. |
| A．Emailing a 30 megabytes photo. |
| B．Sending 20 photos as entries. |
| C．Using your phone to take pictures. |
| D．Submitting photos taken within one year. |
1.比赛时间和地点；
2.对应聘者要求（如：球技、参赛经验等）；
3.报名方式。
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Members Wanted
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The incident took place, believe it or no, on the playground. I was something of a football player, but I had never been a good player, in fact far less a great one. To be frank, I played for the mere physical joy that I got out of the game, but I played with a will, and put my whole heart into the game. I had plenty of energy and enthusiasm for this sport. But undoubtedly, the result was that I was never picked for my college team.
Let me confess frankly that this was only because there was another player in the same position, much better than me. Though I considered myself the better sportsman, he was certainly the greater player. So I never grumbled or complained. I was content to wait for my time. As others knew, I was very patient.
At last my patience was rewarded. It was a special day for me. Our team had shot up the final and was meeting its opponent. Our star-player sent word that he was ill and he could not participate at the last moment, leaving the whole college camp in great astonishment. All the team members thought that the game was almost lost and so did I for this player was our trump(王牌). We were all in low spirits, not knowing what to do with the situation. However, something had to be done. And I realized the moment I was always waiting for came and that I should seize this opportunity to do something for our team and prove myself. I went to the captain and told him I would like to take the place,
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Extremely shocked, the captain stared at me with hesitation.
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It was indeed a thrilling moment in my life.
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9 . Are you ready for a FIFA World CupTM like no other?
With Qatar playing host to the first FIFA World CupTM ever in the Arab world, a unique and extraordinary stage has been created for the teams, the players and, of course, you the fans. Explore the individual elements of your FIFA World CupTM here, which we hope you enjoy during your time in Qatar.
Official Mascot (吉祥物) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM
It’s me! La’eebTM
Welcome to my page! La’eebTM is my name―an Arabic word, meaning super-skilled player―and I love the beautiful game. I also love supporting, and not just from the stands. I love supporting all of you who have a vision, work hard and aim to achieve your dreams!
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM Official Soundtrack (原声带)
A symbol of how music―and football―can unite the world
A multi-song collection, featuring international artists across a variety of musical genres delivering a smash hits, sets the tone for a truly global celebration at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM.
Check out the catchy and uplifting songs that make up the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM Official Soundtrack here:
● Hayya Hayya (Better Together)―Trinidad Cardona, Davido, and Aisha
● Arhbo―Ozuna featuring GIMS
● Light the Sky―Rahma, Balgees, Nora and Manal
● Dreamers―Fahad Al Kubaisi and Jung Kook(BTS)
Official Poster
Hayya to Qatar 2022TM
The Official Poster is on display at Hamad International Airport, where it will remain at Gate DI8 throughout the FIFA World Cup 2022TM. Everyone will have the chance to see the poster as they travel from and transit through Qatar.
1. Which of the following is not true about the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM?| A．The Arab world has never held FIFA World Cup TM before |
| B．The official Mascot of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM is La’eeb |
| C．It shows us that music and football can unite the world. |
| D．The Official Poster will be on display at Gate DI7 of Hamad International Airport. |
| A．The official soundtrack consists of more than four songs. |
| B．Rahma, Davido, Nora and Manal jointly composed Light the Sky. |
| C．The soundtrack is made up of several attractive and inspiring songs. |
| D．Arabian singers across different musical genres are more popular. |
| A．In a book | B．On a website | C．In a newspaper | D．In a magazine |
I was born in London and lived there with my mother until I was about eight years old. To find a better life, she went to Chicago and left me with friends in London until she got settled enough to send for me.
Meanwhile, back in England, I was getting into trouble. I had always felt like an outsider, different from the other kids. They didn’t want to play with me. That made me mad, so I got into fights. The people I was staying with felt they couldn’t manage me. So, they sent me to a boarding school. I felt alone and bored. I really missed my mother. She was concerned about me. Finally, she sent for me in the hope that I could become what she wanted me to be.
I started a new life in Chicago but certain things were still the same. I was still getting into fights. Kids laughed at me for my accent, the color of my skin, my grades or whatever. I hated being laughed at, and I let them know it — with my fists. All through grades seven and eight, I was sent to the principal’s office so often that he and I became friends. Instead of punishing me, he would give me advice. He encouraged me to play football and basketball after school. He also suggested that I check out boxing — maybe I could learn to use my fists in a constructive way.
Once I passed by a boxing gym downtown and out of curiosity, I went in. One boxing trainer called out to me, “You, come over here.”
I walked over to him, “Do you want to go a few rounds with him?” He pointed to a small guy. I said, “Sure, why not?” because he was small. But I couldn’t hit the guy. Not only did that little guy make my eyes water, but he bruised my ego (自尊) and made me realize that the sport of boxing was more than just swinging fists. The coach put me into the ring with another fighter who was about my size, and I did pretty well.
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That was a moment of decision in my life.
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I worked hard as a professional and got what I wanted.
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