Fresh off the biggest win of her short gymnastics career, 16-year-old Morgan Hurd and her coach, SIava Glazunov, landed at Philadelphia International Airport, headed to baggage claim and prepared for the hour-long drive home to Middletown, Delaware. It was a dull drill they’d performed hundreds of times before.
She is that gymnast who competes wearing glasses. She is so petite (娇小) that she looks tiny standing next to other gymnasts.
“No one is born perfect,” Hurd says. “You will have imperfections. I hope more people see me and try to do sports or gymnastics with glasses. Nothing should stop you from doing something you are passionate about.”
Hurd was 11 months old when her mom, Sherri, adopted her from Wenzhou, China, and brought her to Middletown. When Morgan was 3, Sherri began signing her up for various sports—gymnastics, soccer, T-ball, dance. Because of her size, most sports were tough. But at gymnastics class, being tiny and flexible was a gift. By the fifth grade, her talent had outgrown her classes, so Sherri brought her to First State.
“She stood out from the start,” Glazounov says. “She exhibited that desire. She loves to impress and she wanted it always. No one ever had to tell her to work hard.”
A single mom, Sherri worked as a dental hygienist for 30 years until retiring and taking a job for Discover Bank that allowed her to work from home, support her daughter’s home-schooling and help her daughter’s gymnastics career.
“Who would have known when I went to get that little girl in China what was going to happen,” Sherri says. “This is our life now, but that is what I want for her, a life that is as fulfilling and happy as possible.”
1.What makes Morgan Hurd different from other athletes?
A.She is a poor child who has a single mother.
B.She is an orphan who was adopted from China.
C.She is the gymnast who competed wearing glasses.
D.She is an athlete who first won the champion at 16.
2.Why did Sherri take a job for Discover Bank?
A.She enjoyed working at home.
B.She didn’t like the previous one.
C.She needed a thorough career change.
D.She could give her full support to Morgan.
3.Which of the following best describes Morgan Hurd?
A.Tiny and perfect. B.Talented and Outstanding.
C.Flexible but incapable. D.Passionate but proud.
4.In which column of a website can you most probably read this text?
A.Culture. B.Sports.
C.Travel. D.Job.
Activities to Get You Outdoors While Traveling
Many of us would enjoy getting outside and escaping our day to day with some fresh air while traveling. But where do you start? Try out a few of these activities and you’re sure to find a new outdoor hobby to help you enjoy nature on your next holiday.
Horseback Riding
Many people may shy away from this, excusing lack of experience with horses, but most operators have horses for riders of any experience including none if they meet the physical requirements. Horses can take you greater distances in a shorter time, covering areas that would be difficult or inaccessible otherwise.
Fly-Fishing
For an excuse to stand in a river enjoying the sounds, smells and scenery of some of the most beautiful places, try fly-fishing. Fishing is a perfect activity to enjoy with children, grandparents or whoever. With enough practice, you may even catch a delicious big fish.
Cycling + Mountain Biking
On the path or the road, spending time on a bike allows you to slow down and leisurely take in the scenery around you. Mountain biking can give you the biggest excitement, while road cycling may offer a more peaceful and calming experience. Travel with your bike or rent one at your travelling places, and your possibilities for exploration have already increased.
Rock Climbing
For a more physical and challenging experience outdoors, try your hand at rock climbing. You can get a feel for climbing in a gym, but its real rewards lie in putting those skills to use outside. Many popular travel places have great climbing within a day trip distance.
1.Who can take a horseback ride?
A.Anybody who wants to take a horse ride.
B.Travelers without experience of horse riding.
C.Those who have the basic physical conditions.
D.The explorers who like to travel in dangerous places.
2.Which activity is fittest for all the families?
A.Fly-Fishing. B.Rock Climbing.
C.Horseback Riding. D.Cycling + Mountain Biking.
3.What do mountain biking and road cycling have in common?
A.Allowing travelers to fully enjoy the scenery.
B.Slowing down the travel to have an enough rest.
C.Getting the travelers to have the biggest excitement.
D.Offering a more peaceful and comfortable experience.
假如你是李华，正在参与“未来学校”话题的讨论。请根据以下表格的内容，给校报写一篇文章，描述你心目中的学校。
注意：1.文中不得透露个人姓名、班级或学校名称；
2.词数100左右；
3.标题给出，不计入总词汇。
Future schools | |
Students | All ages from anywhere |
Courses | More courses to choose from Offered on the Internet |
Buildings and equipment | Modern Run by computer Easy to use |
Ways of learning | At school or at home Choose teachers |
Activities | Many different kinds |
School life | Richer and more interesting |
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请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。
Man has been interested in robots and 1. robots exist for quite some time. Scientists are always inventing new and better robots, which will play an important role in our future lives.
First, 2. smart robots will help us with the housework. They will take over jobs such as preparing meals, washing dishes, and sweeping the floor, so that we will have more free time to have fun.
Second, robots will help us with our work. 3. They will help us to do all the heavy and dangerous work, and help out in hospitals, schools and offices.
Third, 4.机器人将是我们的朋友. Whenever we feel sad, lonely or upset, we can have a chat with a robot. Robots will not only be good listeners but also 5. 会给我们提供建议.
In conclusion, robots will be more and more intelligent and will benefit us in many ways.
下列句中各有一个错，请把错处改正。其他部分不得更动。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在右边横线上写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在右边横线上写出改正后的词。
1.She said she go home that day.
2.Tom made me to work for him.
3.The house belongs Mr. Smith.
4.Usually paper is make from trees.
5.You can’t told him the answer.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Table tennis, also called ping -pong, is 1. (play) all around the world. It is an Olympic sport. The table is 2.74 metres by 1.525 metres and 2. (stand) 76 centimetres from the ground. The net goes across the centre of 3. table and is 15.25 centimetres high. It is very similar to playing tennis on the court.
The exact origin of table tennis is not known. 4. we do know is that it began in England in the 1890s. Many people played table tennis 5. it did not require players to go outdoors. The game was popular 6. many foreign visitors, and soon it spread to many 7. (part) of Europe and Asia.
Many players believe table tennis is not only a physical game but a psychological game. A technique 8. (frequent) used by many players is to stare at the people they are playing against to make 9. (they) feel uncomfortable. Today, players from China, South Korea 10. Germany play leading roles in international table tennis competitions.
