Five interesting sports
Our most unusual sports from around the world
Every country has a national sport and some popular sports are now played across the world, However, in most countries, people also play unusual sports, with strange or interesting rules. Here are our top five unusual sports from around the planet.
Man vs. Horse Marathon
This race takes place in a small town in Wales, about 200 miles from London. It’s called a marathon (马拉松),but it's actually 35.4km, not 42.2km like a usual marathon.People race against horses across the hills and mountains.It started in 1981, but a human did not win until 2004.
Camel Wrestling
In Turkey, camel（骆驼）wrestling is a very old sport. The largest camel wrestling competition takes place every year and thousands of people come. In the sport, two camels fight against each other. Sometimes the camels do not want to fight and they run through the crowds, which can be dangerous.
Dragon Boat Racing
Every year in China, thousands of people watch dragon boat races. A dragon boat is a traditional Chinese boat with a painted dragon's head on one end. There can be up to 36 people or more racing in each boat in the water. Dragon boat racing is also popular in some other Asian countries.
Caber Toss
In this sport, players compete to throw a large piece of wood called a caber as far as they can. There is no rule about the size of the caber, but it’s usually the size of a small tree. It’s an ancient Scottish sport. Visitors to the UK can check it out.
Chess Boxing
A good chess boxer needs to be both strong and smart. Players play a round of chess, followed by a round of boxing. There are eleven rounds in total. Chess boxing was invented in 1992 by an English comic book writer. The sport is more popular in England and Germany.
1.What can we learn about Man vs. Horse Marathon?
A.it is an outdoor sport. B.It first appeared 16 years ago.
C.No human has ever won the game. D.It follows the rules of a usual marathon.
2.Which of the following is mentioned about Camel Wrestling?
A.It should be stopped. B.It’s worth seeing.
C.It s unfair to the animals. D.It’s sometimes dangerous to watch.
3.Which picture best describes Caber Toss?
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4.Which sport is popular in Asia?
A.Man vs. Horse Marathon. B.Dragon Boat Racing.
C.Caber Toss. D.Chess Boxing.
5.How many sports have animals as players?
A.1 B.2. C.3. D.4.
How would you like to build a time machine? Paper, sticks, glue and string are all you need.Put them together to build a kite. A kite connects you to the past.
No one knows who flew the first kite. It was probably someone in China or perhaps Indonesia.Indonesia. Indonesian fishermen hung fishhooks on kites and sent them out to sea to catch fish. Starting 2,000years ago, Chinese farmers flew kites to welcome the New Year and bring good luck to Earth.
In China, people also used kites during wartime. One Chinese story tells how soldiers put noise makers on kites and flew them at night over the enemy camp. The enemies were frightened by the noise and ran away.
About 1,300 years ago, Chinese travelers took kites to Japan. Soon kites filled the skies there.Kites reached Thailand about 700 years ago. During floods, Thai farmers flew kites over their fields They hoped the kites would drive away the clouds and stop the rain. Over time, kites flew their way out of Asia.Today, kites are a passion all over the world. Kite fans meet at festivals in many parts of the world and have great fun.
Over the years,Kites have also helped people understand the natural world.In 1749, for example, thermometers were tied to kites to measure temperatures. In 1906, cameras hanging from kites took pictures of San Francisco, California after an earthquake. The photos helped people plan what to do.
Kites also helped inventors find out how to make airplanes. The Wright brothers studied how kites flew, which helped them make the first successful airplane.
Since the ancient Chinese first set their kites into the air,people have loved flying kites. Kites give us ways to celebrate, relax and explore. So go fly a kite! Enjoy the feeling of wonder that kite flyers have felt for centuries.
1.According to the passage, in which countries were kites used to make good wishes?
A.China and Japan. B.China and Thailand.
C.Japan and Indonesia. D.Thailand and Indonesia.
2.According to the Chinese story, the army used kites to___________.
A.make the enemies leave in fear B.celebrate victories during wartime
C.stop the enemies from sleeping well D.carry soldiers to fight against the enemies
3.The underlined word “passion”in Paragraph 4 means__________.
A.strong love B.useful machine
C.happy dream D.common treasure
4.How does the writer develop Paragraph 5?
A.By telling stories. B.By listing numbers.
C.By comparing facts. D.By giving examples.
5.What’s the purpose of this passage?
A.To show people how to fly kites.
B.To explain how kites are used in science.
C.To introduce the roles of kites in history.
D.To discuss the difference among kites worldwide.
“Amy! Milk!” Mama called.
Milk. It was Amy’s turn to get it. Amy sighed and shut her first-aid(急救) book.
Amy tied the cow close to a tree. Somewhere down the mountain, some volunteer doctors were teaching medical skills to village nurses. Amy heard Betty dive off hours ago. “She should have taken me with her. She thinks I’m too young.” Amy thought. “But she’s wrong. I am already 15!”
Amy carried the milk back to Mama, then wandered up the road. Roy, a village boy, was trying to stand on a horse’s back. “No wonder they don’t trust kids with anything important,” Amy thought.
She had just turned away when she heard a heavy fall and a few cries. Roy was on the ground. “Roy!” The kids nearby ran towards him. “Get Betty,” one said. Amy shook her head. “Betty’s gone to the city.”
The kids didn’t know what to do. Amy ran to Roy and saw one of his legs out of shape. A broken leg! She remembered what the first-aid book said about it.
“Victor!” Amy called to one of the boys. “Go get Roy’s mama, and find someone with a truck,” She turned to the others. “Give me your shirts. We need something to tie his leg with.”
Amy then found a strong, straight stick. She carefully wrapped the shirts around Roy’s leg and the stick. Roy cried out in pain. “I know it hurts,” Amy said softly. “But this will hold it still until you get to the hospital.”
When Amy was done, she looked up and saw Roy’s mama and a man watching beside a truck. “Thank you, Amy,” Roy’s mama said. Amy helped them lift Roy into the truck, then they drove down the hillside towards the hospital.
The next day, Betty came to Amy’s home. “I heard what you did,” Betty said. “You kept your head in an emergency. That’s an important skill.”
Amy’s face turned red. “I was afraid ...”
Betty shook her head. “It’s OK for a nurse to be afraid, as long as she has a clear head. The volunteer doctors are coming tomorrow with vaccines. We need some more hands. Can you help?”
“I’d love to.” Amy replied at once.
“Come early, then. There is a lot to learn.”
Amy smiled. “I’ll bring my first-aid book.”
1.Why didn’t Betty take Amy with her to the medical training?
A.Amy was busy reading. B.Amy had to milk the cow.
C.Betty left too early in the morning. D.Betty thought Amy wasn’t old enough.
2.What happened to Roy?
A.He fell off the horseback. B.He was kicked by the horse.
C.He successfully stood on the horseback. D.He was pulled off the horseback by the kids.
3.What is the correct order of Amy’s first-aid actions?
a. She found a proper stick. b. She helped lift Roy into the truck.
c. She asked the boys for some shirts. d. She tied the shirts around the broken leg.
e. She sent someone to get Roy’s mum and a truck.
A.c-e-a-b-d B.a-c-e-d-b C.e-c-a-d-b D.e-c-a-b-d
4.Why did Betty invite Amy to help the doctors in the end?
A.Amy had similar experiences before.
B.Amy was cool-headed when giving first-aid.
C.Betty regretted not taking Amy to the training.
D.Betty realized that Amy had become a good doctor.
5.Which sentence best describes a lesson from the story?
A.Only trained doctors and nurses can provide first-aid.
B.Knowledge from books can help solve real-life problems.
C.Children need enough practice before they can be helpful.
D.Helping with housework is important to children’s health.
One sunny morning, when Zebra(斑马) visited the river for a cool drink, he heard a tiny voice. “Help me, Zebra!”
Zebra looked around and found Wasp(黄蜂) _______ in a spider web in a thornbush (荆棘丛). Carefully, Zebra reached into it, but the thorns _________ him. “Ouch!” Zebra stepped back and was leaving.
“Please help me,” said Wasp. “One day I will _________ your help.”
Zebra laughed. “I’m fast and strong. Besides, I have a big family. Why would I need help from a _________ wasp?”
“Please try one more time,” Wasp said. Zebra knocked at the web. _________, this time it was enough to free Wasp. “Try to stay out of trouble,” Zebra said. “I might not be nearby the next time a spider gets _______.” Then he left.
All day, Zebra stayed with his family until he noticed his favourite fruit — some berries! The hungry Zebra ran to _________ the berries.
Wasp was resting in the bushes when she saw Zebra. She also found Lion hiding quietly ahead. If Zebra got too close to Lion …
Thinking quickly, Wasp flew down and gave Lion a sudden sting. The _________ lion cried. “Roooooaaar!” Zebra heard the loud cry. In a second, he turned around and ran back _________.
A moment later, Wasp flew around Zebra’s head. “Try to stay out of trouble,” Wasp said with a ____________. “I might not be nearby the next time a lion gets hungry.”
1.A.resting B.playing C.caught D.hidden
2.A.hurt B.hit C.refused D.killed
3.A.remember B.return C.repeat D.report
4.A.noisy B.lazy C.shy D.little
5.A.Sadly B.Suddenly C.Luckily D.Strangely
6.A.sleepy B.angry C.thirsty D.hungry
7.A.smell B.taste C.touch D.watch
8.A.surprised B.excited C.interested D.bored
9.A.friend B.family C.river D.fruit
10.A.laugh B.shout C.wish D.promise
Deep in the forest lives David, who loves books. As soon as he reads one book, he brings home_______
Soon the house_________ books. His wife, Alice, is angry. You_________do something!”
David thinks hard and has_________ idea. “I can bring my books into the faraway hills and share_________I have with the children.”
Every week, David sets off across the countryside to faraway villages with his two donkeys. Early_________a sunny morning, David and his donkeys stop at a river_________.Then, from deep in the shadows, a bandit (山贼）jumps out! “Please let us pass,” David says. “The children_________.”The bandit takes one book and shouts, “Next time I want_________!”
They move on until at last, David sees some houses below. The children run to meet__________.David reads them a story first.__________the story ends, it's time for everyone to choose a book. The children hold their books close as they say good-bye and run home__________. David and his donkeys head back, over and around the hills, and into the sunset.
At home, Alice feeds her hungry husband and the donkeys. But then, instead of__________,David picks up his book,__________reads deep into the night. And far away in the hills, candles and lanterns burn as the children read borrowed books deep into their night,__________.
1.A.other B.another C.the other D.the others
2.A.fills with B.filled with C.is filled with D.was filled with
3.A.must B.could C.would D.may
4.A.a B.an C.the D./
5.A.what B.who C.why D.how
6.A.in B.on C.at D.for
7.A.drink B.drinking C.drinks D.to drink
8.A.wait B.waited C.are waiting D.have waited
9.A.some money B.any money C.some moneys D.any moneys
10.A.he B.his C.him D.himself
11.A.Before B.When C.If D.Because
12.A.cheer B.cheerful C.cheerfully D.more cheerful
13.A.sleep B.slept C.sleeps D.sleeping
14.A.and B.but C.or D.so
15.A.either B.neither C.also D.too
你的睡眠习惯是怎样的？是早睡早起的morning people，还是晚睡晚起的evening people?请以“A Morning or Evening People?”为题，根据所给表格提示，写一篇短文，谈谈你对养成良好睡眠习惯，保持身体健康的认识。文中不得出现真实的人名和地名，词数不得少于80个词。
A Morning or Evening People? | ||
写作提示 | 提示词 | |
Beginning |
| sleeping habits |
Body Part | your parents’ sleeping habits; your seeping habit | go to bed; get up; seeping hours |
different ideas | reasons | |
Ending |
| enough sleep; healthy body |
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