1 . I have always wondered how far I could push myself. What are my ________ limits?

Our bodies, of course, set ________ for each of us. Even with newer running shoes and better ________ , there will always be limits to how fast people can ________ or how much weight they can lift. Also, although we can get ourselves in ________ shape, some of us are just genetically more suited to strength and ________ . But, more importantly, it’s a person’s ________ that determines how far he or she can go.

So, how could I best test myself?

John Collins was living in Hawaii when he ________   this question. One night, he was listening to a few friends argue about whether runners or swimmers were in better shape. He ________ the argument by turning it into an idea for a competition. Each ________ would swim3. 9 kilometers, bike 180 kilometers and then run 42 kilometers. The first one to ________ would be given the title Ironman!

I decided to take the advice. Preparing for the Ironman race started with food. I started ________ five to seven times a day to give myself more energy as I ________ .

Swimming, cycling and running began to ________ a large part of each day for me. In between, there were workouts in the gym.

Finally, the day arrived. Seventeen hours after starting, I arrived at the finish line. I ________ wasn’t the first, but I had challenged myself and felt like a winner!

1.

A．social

B．intellectual

C．readable

D．physical

2.

A．goals

B．examples

C．limits

D．records

3.

A．warning

B．blessing

C．training

D．understanding

4.

A．learn

B．drive

C．speak

D．run

5.

A．better

B．darker

C．smaller

D．sharper

6.

A．wisdom

B．speed

C．labor

D．management

7.

A．mind

B．patience

C．choice

D．background

8.

A．laughed at

B．put forward

C．objected to

D．benefited from

9.

A．weakened

B．remembered

C．started

D．broadened

10.

A．audience

B．instructor

C．discoverer

D．competitor

11.

A．fail

B．finish

C．apply

D．disappear

12.

A．drinking

B．eating

C．dancing

D．swimming

13.

A．exercised

B．calculated

C．played

D．escaped

14.

A．sum up

B．insist on

C．take up

D．depend on

15.

A．certainly

B．generally

C．impossibly

D．gratefully

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many people attended the contest?

A．About 1,000.

B．About 1,500.

C．About 2,000.

2. Why were Burmese pythons (缅甸巨蟒) in Florida in the beginning?

A．To be brought there as pets.

B．To be sent there for study.

C．To look for a new habitat.

3. What does the US National Park Service say about Burmese pythons?

A．They have almost disappeared.

B．They are dangerous to humans.

C．They threaten small local wild animals.

4. What made Dustin Crum win a prize this time?

A．Catching the first python.

B．Catching the most pythons.

C．Catching the biggest python.

3 . KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest

Calling all young writers from around the world! It’s time to release your creativity and share your incredible stories with us. KidsWorldFun presents the ultimate Short Story Contest, open to young people of all ages.

Two Modes of Entry

● Free Entry: get the chance to win a certificate and have your story published on our website.

● Entry Fee of $10: get the chance to receive a cash prize as well as a certificate and have your story published. Payment links will be sent via email for these entries.

Amazing Prizes Await

First Prize: $100, certificate and publication;

Second Prize: $75, certificate and publication;

Third Prize: $50, certificate and publication.

Highly commented stories will also be published for the world to enjoy.

Contest Categories and Word Limits

To ensure fairness, we have set three categories for writers to choose from and minimum and maximum word limits for each category.

Categories	Ages	Word Limits
		Minimum	Maximum
Sub-junior	7-9	300 words	1000 words
Junior	10-12	500 words	1000 words
Senior	13-16	700 words	1000 words

Submission Guidelines

● Include proof of age with your entry (scan or take a photo of your identity card). Entries without proof of age will be disqualified.

● Your story must be original and unpublished.

● Type your story out.

Our judges will evaluate each story based on content, language and writing style. Their decision will be final. For more information, please contact us at enquiry@kidsworldfun.com. We’re here to assist you every step of the way.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and win amazing prizes! Enter the KidsWorldFun Short Story Contest today!

1. What may a free entry second prize winner get?

A．A reward of $10.	B．A certificate and publication.
C．Prize money and honors.	D．$75, certificate and publication.

2. Which of the following meets the entry requirements?

A．A handwritten draft.	B．A science fiction of 1500 words.
C．An award-winning essay.	D．A printout of a 900-word original story.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To promote a reading website.	B．To appeal for participation.
C．To explain an application process.	D．To teach kids writing principles.

4 . Let’s take a look at these traditional events in the UK.

World Gurning Championships

Gurning is a British word meaning to pull a funny facial expression. The World Gurning Championships sets out to crown(加冕) a contestant who can pull the strangest face of all. The contest takes place every year in Egremont, Cumbria, as part of the town’s Crab Fair, which dates back to 1267.

Nettle eating contest

Hosted by the Bottle Inn pub in Marsh wood, Dorset every year, this 20-year-old nettle eating contest sees dozens of competitors take part in eating as many nettle stalks(荨麻茎) as possible within one hour. Winners normally eat around 70ft of nettle stalks!

Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival

Every January, the Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival takes place, which dates back more than 200 years. The strange festival consists of a performer wearing a five-stone metal and straw bear costume, while parading through the town streets with a group of Appalachian and Morris dancers.

Wife carrying race

If you think your husband is strong enough to carry you in a race, then you may be in with a chance of winning this odd tradition, held in Dorking, Surrey every March. The sport actually originates from the Viking invasion(入侵) of 793 AD. The tradition wasn’t revived in the UK until 2008, but now comes with a friendlier feel. The winner receives £100, while the carrier of the heaviest wife is given a pound of sausage.

1. What do we know about World Gurning Championships?

A．It was briefly banned.	B．It is part of another activity.
C．It attracts funny-looking players.	D．It originates from an English word.

2. Which event has the longest history?

A．Wife carrying race.	B．Nettle eating contest.
C．Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival.	D．World Gurning Championships.

3. What do the listed events have in common?

A．They are held in the wild.	B．They are yearly events.
C．They are invented by farmers.	D．They’re only for strong players.