1 . NEW STORY CONTEST
Ah, the New Year — a time for visiting friends and family as we ring out the old, ring in the new and imagine all the new adventures that await us in the year ahead.
Who knows what you’ll find when you open the door to your dryer or gaze up at the night sky? Will you write about a visit from a mythical creature, or maybe a lost animal? Will the visitor cause a problem — or solve one?
Whoever your visitor is, every buggy in Cricket (an American children’s magazine) Country will be gathered around the mailbox, awaiting the visit of your best story — just 350 words or less, please — featuring a surprising or unexpected visitor. Happy New Year!
Contest Rules
Your contest entry must be original. Ideas and words should not be copied.
Your entry must be signed by your parent or guardian, saying it is original, that no help was given, and granting Cricket permission to publish prize-winning entries in the May 2024 issue or on our website.
Be sure to include your name, age and full address on your entry.
Only one entry per person, please.
If you want your work returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for each entry.
Incomplete entries cannot be considered. Your entry will be incomplete if you forget to include your age or the signature of your parent or guardian that confirms that your work is original.
Your entry must be received by April 25, 2024.
Send entries to Cricket League, P. O. Box 300, Peru, IL 61354. (No faxes or email submissions, please!)
1. The theme of the new story contest is “_________”.| A．new adventures | B．New Year’s resolution |
| C．unexpected visitors | D．surprising inventions |
| A．be sent by means of email | B．arrive after January 25,2018 |
| C．be the contestant’s own work | D．contain no less than 350 words |
| A．the prize-winning entry can be publicized on the media |
| B．all the required information has been included |
| C．the content of the story is based on a real event |
| D．editors can make revision to the participant’s entry |
2 . There are few shirts in football as celebrated as the Manchester United No. 7, a grand tradition that is generally considered to go all the way back to George Best. The reality, though, is a little more complex.
At Manchester United, the No. 7 clearly means something to supporters and the club itself. From Best to Ronaldo, this is the story of United’s No. 7 shirt.
George Best played in the days before permanent squad numbers, when it wasn’t uncommon for footballers to wear multiple numbers in the same season. Best certainly did wear the No. 7 on occasion, most famously during the 1968 European Cup final victory over Benfica, but he didn’t actually wear it particularly often — only in 30 per cent of his Manchester United games. The idea that Best started United’s grand history of the No. 7 shirt isn’t entirely unfair, but Best himself evidently didn’t actually care.
Another United Legend, Eric Cantona did care — although he played a variety of numbers during his days in France, he insisted on wearing the No. 7 shirt at United. So it was Eric Cantona, rather than Best, who really made the No. 7 iconic at Manchester United. It was rare to see that number being worn by a forward, instead of a midfielder, but that somehow fitted into the aura of Cantona: a player who interpreted his role in an unusual way.
When Cantona left, Alex Ferguson decided to honour David Beckham with the No. 7 at his request. As a right-sided midfielder, Beckham fitted the No. 7 perfectly. He became so associated with the number that he incorporated it into his own fashion brand known as DB07. He enjoyed six years with the No. 7 shirt until his move to Real Madrid.
Upon Beckham’s departure in 2003, United signed the perfect replacement as No. 7 — Cristiano Ronald. Ronaldo played on the right of midfield, so the shirt number made sense, although he had initially requested No. 28. However, Ferguson insisted on him taking No. 7. It proved a fine decision. Not only did Ronaldo shine on the pitch, but he also replicated Beckham by incorporating the number into a fashion range: CR7.
After Ronald’s transfer to Real Madrid and Ferguson’s retirement, it became clear that United, a club increasingly’ obsessed with branding, wanted to further the legacy and history of the No.7. However, then there was a period when no one seemed to want it. To fill the huge gap left by Ronald’s departure, to be frank, is always something extremely challenging. And whoever comes next must be a confident player who is happy to invite that added scrutiny.
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?| A．The number 7 in the football world is usually worn by a forward player. |
| B．George Best often wore the No. 7 during his time at Manchester United. |
| C．In 1960s, players started to wear fixed numbers during the same season. |
| D．Eric Cantona truly helped United’s No. 7 become a famous sporting icon. |
| A．Both of them have played for Manchester United and Real Madrid in their career. |
| B．They each have successfully created a fashion brand related to their No. 7 shirt. |
| C．Neither of them has voluntarily asked their coach Sir Alex for the No.7 shirt. |
| D．When representing United, they played the same position on the football pitch. |
| A．the value of United’s No.7 has been decreasing significantly |
| B．United has shifted attention from football to gaining commercial success |
| C．the pressure brought by fans’ heightened expectation is overwhelming |
| D．Sir Alex Ferguson has officially retried from the football world |
| A．The Story of Great Players. | B．The Legendary Number. |
| C．Who’s the Next United’s No.7? | D．Glory Glory Man United. |
3 . London Lions Season Tickets for 2023/2024
Date: Fri., 29 Sept. 2023 — Fri., 24 May 2024
Location: Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
Please Note
Tickets Now Available! Valid (有效的) on all remaining home BBL Championship and Euro Cup games. Your ticket barcode can be downloaded to your phone or printed at home and will be required for scanning at all games. A max of 10 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets over 10 will be cancelled. Musical or noisy items are not allowed in the courtside or bench seats.
Standard Tickets
Adult Ticket: £15.00
Under 18s Ticket: £8.00 (Proof of age may be required. )
Family Ticket: £38.00 (2×Adult, 2×Child)
Accessible Tickets
Accessible tickets are available to purchase online. Please select the relevant price type. The free companion ticket must be added at the time of booking along with the accessible ticket, and ensure the seats are together. Proof of disability must be provided before the event. Tickets will be cancelled if misuse is suspected or found. By purchasing an accessible ticket, you confirm that you or a member of your party require accessible tickets.
1. What is the admission requirement for all games?| A．Downloading your ticket. | B．Leaving behind your phone. |
| C．Scanning the ticket barcode. | D．Preparing whistles or trumpets. |
| A．£38.00. | B．£54.00. | C．£62.00. | D．£76.00. |
| A．Its owner can’t buy any tickets. | B．It will not be effective anymore. |
| C．It will be saved for future use. | D．Its owner will be fined heavily. |
4 .
HEALTH TODAY hosted by Health Promotion Board | |
GET ON YOUR FEET AND FEEL THE B. E. A. T Battle to Eliminate Atherothrombosis (BEAT) Campaign Roadshow * Health screenings, educational talks, cooking and exercise demonstrations. * Fun-filled games and prizes for the entire family. Learn more about atherothrombosis - a disease leading to heart attacks and stroke and also a leading causes of death in the nation. Take part in the B. E. A. T challenge, a fun - filled, four-hour hunt around town in which you will be looking for clues to complete various tasks at different pit - stops. Date: 8th and 9th July Time: 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. Venue: Atrium@Orchard (Dhoby Ghaut MRT station) Registration Fee: Free (Closing date to sign up for the B. E. A. T Challenge is before 5th July. Register at www. beat. com) Participants for the B. E. A. T Challenge to arrive 1/2 hr before event begins. | |
DEALING WITH CONSTIPATION Have a problem with constipation? Let our experts identify your problems and explain different types of constipation, tests and treatments to you. Date: Fortnightly Time: l p. m. to 2 p. m. Venue: National University Hospital, Health Education Hub, Level I Registration Fee: Free | BE IN CONTROL Lose weight effectively and safely! Tips from renowned American nutritionist, Dr. Jeffrey Hathaway, a professor at National University Hospital. He will give a talk at the Jurong Regional Library. Date: 1st and 2nd July Time: 2p. m. to 4: 40 p. m. Registration Fee: $ 15 per adult (Redeemable for products at selected Health Pharm outlets) |
Prizes Sponsored by Pfizer, dedicated to the quest for longer, healthier, happier lives. In conjunction with National Healthy Lifestyle Programme.
1. The event is organized by _________.| A．Health Promotion Board | B．Jurong Regional Library |
| C．Health Education Hub Hub | D．National University Hospital |
| A．1st of July | B．4th of July |
| C．5th of July | D．8th of July |
| A．Two events offer tests to assess participants’ health. |
| B．Participants of the B. E. A. T Challenge have to report by 10: 30. |
| C．Dr. Jeffrey Hathaway is a professor at Jurong Regional Library. |
| D．Fifteen dollars’ worth of products can be redeemed at all Health Pharm outlets. |
