Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your choice of sport might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(高尔夫球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortages in some local areas.
In fact, there are many environment friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a pair of good shoes; and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk can regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and control your weight better.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms". They are better replacements(代替物) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.
1.What do we know about golf from the passage?
A.It is popular in Portugal and Spain.
B.It needs water and energy to keep its courses green
C.It pollutes the earth with chemicals and waste.
D.It causes water shortages around the world.
2.The author uses power walking as example mainly because .
A.it uses fewer resources
B.it improves our health
C.it is an outdoor sport
D.it is recommended by experts
3.Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?
A.Playing basketball in a gym.
B.Motor racing in the desert.
C.Cycling around a lake.
D.Swimming in a sports center.
4.What’s the purpose of the author writing the passage?
A.To show us the function of major sports.
B.To encourage us to go in for green sports.
C.To discuss the major influence of popular sports.
D.To introduce different types of environment friendly spors.
What are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?
Frozen II
Frozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek the source of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.
Last Christmas
A festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.
Charlie’s Angels
Hollywood action movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.
1.Which movie became the most popular cartoon film this year?
A.Frozen II. B.Last Christmas.
C.A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. D.Charlie’s Angels.
2.Which character works on a TV station?
A.Krist. B.Emilia Clarke.
C.Fred Rogers. D.Bosley.
3.Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?
A.Frozen II. B.Last Christmas.
C.A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. D.Charlie’s Angels.
假定你是李华，打算报名参加2022年北京冬奥会全球志愿者。你的新西兰笔友Tim有相关经验，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的打算；
2. 寻求帮助；
3. 期待回复。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/\），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分
I hate to say sorry, and there’s an unexpected change in my school arrangements. Besides, I’m afraid I cannot keep my appointment to discuss about Chinese paintings with you this Thursday. I sincerely apologized to you for any inconvenience causing by the change. Good news is that an exhibition of Chinese paintings are to be held on Sunday. The exhibits cover works by Qi Baishi, which works have influenced the development of Chinese paintings. I suggest we put off until Sunday because the exhibition is worth the visit. In this way, we can have a discussion while enjoying works from some famous painter. Will that be fine?
Hashtag, a pet dog as a gift from a friend to 1. (bright) up my day, saved my life — not once, but twice.
My husband and I had been expecting the exciting 2. (arrive) of him for months before Hashtag came into our home in the winter. I was struggling with depression and suddenly I had something else 3. (require) my attention. I had been overcome by negative thoughts completely, but now I had 4. sense of purpose. I couldn’t give up. Once realizing that, I became 5. (energy). I focused on giving him training and affection, and walking with him. Finally, I got over my depression 18 months later. There’s no doubt 6. Hashtag played an important role in my recovery. Then, last December, we 7. (sleep) deeply when a fire started in our living room. Barking downstairs 8. (unusual), Hashtag woke us up and allowed us 9. (grasp) the seriousness of our situation.
Within moments, we were standing outside. There’s no telling what could have happened 10.Hashtag’s warning. I don’t have the words to describe how grateful I feel for the warning to him.
The past 10 months has been the most influential months of my life.
As a junior, I left my comfortable home in Illinois and _______ going to the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona. There I attended a local poorly-equipped school and _______ for an adventure. I experienced so many _______when I arrived, fighting each day to _______ in a new social environment — overcoming racial differences, handling social _______ and being challenged by the polluted environment. However, I _______ that I could create change as well later on.
During the summer vacation I _______ to be a counselor (顾问) at an Easter Seals camp for people with _______ needs who require assistance because of disabilities — improving their ability to do things alone — instead of choosing a _______ teen summer job. It was the most tiring work I’d ever experienced but the most __________ I knew that I’d helped improve over 850 campers’ __________.
As the new school year began, our department had a renovation (翻新). I offered to help clean up all the __________ books. Instead of recycling hundreds of those books, I __________ the department that the books could serve a higher __________. This simple act resulted in an all-out book drive ____________ the schools in Arizona. We currently have boxes of books waiting to be shipped. These books will make a __________ to the entire community’s educational system, enabling teachers and students to get __________ to invaluable resources.
The 10-month experience in Arizona __________ me greatly. It made me become a person with patience, appreciation, determination, and __________ enthusiasm. I trust that it is through enthusiasm, ideas and action that all changes can __________.
1.A.required B.risked C.escaped D.considered
2.A.settled on B.settled back C.settled up D.settled in
3.A.pleasures B.wonders C.blows D.burdens
4.A.survive B.succeed C.recover D.return
5.A.cases B.communications C.conflicts D.responsibilities
6.A.discovered B.expected C.admitted D.remembered
7.A.promised B.decided C.afforded D.learned
8.A.basic B.normal C.special D.natural
9.A.unique B.practical C.popular D.common
10.A.interesting B.rewarding C.demanding D.appealing
11.A.patience B.independence C.intelligence D.confidence
12.A.unturned B.valuable C.useful D.unwanted
13.A.reminded B.comforted C.informed D.convinced
14.A.plan B.target C.purpose D.standard
15.A.benefiting B.satisfying C.representing D.observing
16.A.difference B.point C.request D.reservation
17.A.connection B.permission C.access D.reference
18.A.transformed B.defeated C.tricked D.impressed
19.A.after all B.above all C.at large D.at least
20.A.help B.spread C.matter D.occur
