Kenya’s long-distance runners are among the best in the world. Is their food and daily routine (常规) a key to the secret of their success? We spent a week at a training camp with ten top athletes (运动员) to find out. This is what we discovered.
They eat five times a day:
08:00 Breakfast
10:00 Mid-morning snack
13:00 Lunch
16:00 Afternoon snack
19:00 Supper
The Kenyan runners’ food is based on bread, rice, potatoes, porridge, cabbage, beans and ugali (balls of cornmeal). Ugali is usually eaten with vegetables.
Meat is eaten in fairly small amounts, just four times a week. The athletes drink a lot of tea with milk and sugar. They get all the vitamins (维生素) they need from their food — they never take vitamin pills.
They usually train as a group twice a day. The first run is at 6 o’clock in the morning and the afternoon run is at 5 o’clock. They run 10 to 15 kilometres in the morning and 6 to 8 kilometres in the afternoon. Once a week, the two 1,500-metre runners in the group run shorter distances at higher speeds.
An amazing part of the Kenyan food is its richness in carbohydrates (碳水化合物). Every 24 hours, they have about 600 grams of carbohydrates to give them energy for their training. They only eat a little fat, most of it coming from the milk they have in their tea. They drink about a litre (升) of water every day. Surprisingly, they drink more than a litre of tea every day, too. They always eat soon after training.
Rest and sleep are also an important part of the athletes’ programme. They are always in bed early and they always get a good night’s sleep.
1.Why did the author go to the training camp?
A.To improve his running. B.To report who are the best runners.
C.To learn from the athletes’ good habits. D.To find out why the athletes do so well.
2.What do we know about the first group run of the day?
A.It starts at midmorning. B.It happens before breakfast.
C.It is shorter than the second run. D.It is led by two 1,500-metre runners.
3.What surprised the author about the athletes?
A.They drink a lot of tea. B.They eat five times a day.
C.They never take vitamin pills. D.They take in a lot of milk and sugar.
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3.著名的中国画画家。
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Different experiences give people different feelings. I once studied in the USA as a exchange student. Upon arrival, I felt everything was interesting. But a few week later, I began to miss my home very much. As my American classmates were general polite, they kept me at a distance. What was bad, I met with some problems in my studies. The worst one was that I couldn't make sense of any jokes telling by the teacher! I was really upset, but I know I couldn't give up! After one struggle term, I finally got used to my new life. I am grateful for that I have had a chance experience difficulties and overcome them.
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Paper-cutting is one of the most popular folk arts in China. Today, there is almost no limit1.the number of subject2.can be explored with paper cuts.
The first paper cuts3.(make) during the Han Dynasty. At one point in history, the art of paper-cutting was very4.(common) practiced in Chinese homes. In the higher social classes, a woman’s status could even be measured5.(base)on her paper-cutting skills.
When the techniques used in paper-cutting spread to different parts of the world, the art developed,6.(take)on different local colors. Thus, in China it is called Jian zhi7. in Japan monkiri is what people call paper-cutting8.in Mexico papel picado. In modern times, paper cuts are still widely used9.(decorate) doors and windows, particularly during the Chinese New Year. Small paper cuts can also be used to add a(n) 10.(person) touch to greeting cards and bookmarks.
Zoe's start in this world was hard. Brian and Debi knew there was something wrong with their unborn daughter's________, but they didn’t ________ what they were dealing with until she was born . “Zoe is truly a miracle(奇迹) survivor, because her chances of________were very, very low when I was pregnant(怀孕的) with her. We didn't know what the________was going to be,” Debi said.
When Zoe had the open heart ________, her heart was the size of her father's thumb(拇指). Within just a few years of recovery(康复),Zoe was________through life.
“It is something that my doctors have always________ me to do,________it has the aerobic(有氧的) activity that I ________,” Zoe said. “Every time I dance,I feel so________ to have survived such a disease.”
Dance has been a part of her life since she was just 3 years old, and after recently________high school on a high score, she________to take her talents to Georgetown University in the fall.
“I am really________to just explore different opportunities, "Zoe said. "It is going to be a big ________.”
As Brian and Debi watch their daughter take off, they are making________for the American Heart Association's Heart Walk, where they__________to encourage other parents to keep the faith. “We are just very________and very happy,” Debi said.
“I will walk for further________, to support survivors of the future and to give back to people that have________to my survival and life every single day,”Zoe said. Zoe has not only survived; but ________to grow.
1.A.eyes B.heart C.nose D.hands
2.A.know B.say C.do D.have
3.A.acceptance B.promotion C.satisfaction D.survival
4.A.result B.reason C.joy D.pride
5.A.training B.accident C.operation D.communication
6.A.running B.traveling C.walking D.dancing
7.A.encourage B.hired C.begged D.invited
8.A.unless B.although C.because D.while
9.A.need B.doubt C.show D.create
10.A.lonely B.lucky C.nervous D.surprised
11.A.failing B.teaching C.finishing D.finding
12.A.refuses B.fails C.remembers D.prepares
13.A.moved B.excited C.ashamed D.angry
14.A.pity B.change C.promise D.mistake
15.A.plans B.excuses C.rules D.chaos
16.A.regret B.forget C.hope D.seem
17.A.practical B.careful C.patient D.thankful
18.A.explanation B.information C.research D.appearance
19.A.attacked B.compared C.affected D.contributed
20.A.returns B.continues C.happens D.harms
Until two weeks ago, sixth graders could be found playing football. Recess(课间休息)was a time to play, learn, and exercise. Then, football was banned for being “too dangerous”. Now you'll find us lying on the grass and wishing for something to fill our time with.
Football is a good source of exercise. The TIME for Kids article, “Fighting Fat in Kids,”talks about different ways to fight obesity(肥胖).1.We need football so we don't grow up to be unhealthy and get diseases like diabetes or heart disease.
2.With big teams it doesn't leave anyone out like other games Just picture it: Every child in sixth grade can be invited to play together! Whether you are a great player or a beginner, there is always a place for you on the team!
Some people think football is only for boys.3.Out of 25 kids, including boys and girls, all will say they want to play football. Even my mom and sister love to play. This shows that football is a valuable part of recess and should not be banned.
Football helps us learn important things.4.Sometimes during the game both teams argue because they think they should get the point. This gives kids a chance to work out their problems on their own and make a solution.
Please allow football again at recess.5.We will get more exercise, we will build community, and we will learn important skills. These are lessons we need, and as long as we are careful, we can be safe. Please take the football ban away and let us play again.
A. In fact, that's not true.
B. We will be healthier, stronger kids if you do.
C. For example, we can learn to solve problems.
D. Football is a game that everyone can participate in.
E. These are the basic football rules for school children.
F.One of the reasons kids get fat is because they don't get enough exercise.
G. Football is a dangerous sport with injuries happening frequently to the head.
