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WEEK 6 文娱体育（2）一、阅读理解（共13小题；共26分）AFootball, to me, is more than just a game. I have probably learned more valuable lessons from it than from school.When I joined the team freshman year, I didn't realize what I was getting into. Even though I had been playing since fourth grade and knew it was hard work, nothing would prepare me for the effort I would put into football that year. We worked all summer in the weight room and ran on the track to get in physical and mental shape before the season.See, football is more of a mental sport than anything else, so running on the track wasn't only about getting in shape. We would push our minds by running as hard as we could even if we were going to pass out. At the beginning, I was immature(幼稚的) and only thought of myself, sometimes even gave up when I was tired or hurt. Then after the third game I had a season-ending injury. Imagine working all summer and then only being able to play three games! I needed surgery on my arm and at least five months to recover.Needless to say, I missed the rest of the season, but this actually helped me realize that since you never know when your last play will be, you should try your hardest in football and life.After freshman year I decided that I would always give my best effort. Playing varsity(校队的) football has taught me so much more than just what my assignments are on a particular play or how to block. I have learned to think about others first, and realized how important working hard is. Being with all my friends, even sweating and bleeding with them, really made us bond as a group of hardworking young men who I know will succeed in life.1. In the third paragraph, the underlined phrase "getting in shape" probably means " ".A. becoming healthyB. designing the playgroundC. losing weightD. measuring the track2. From the text we can infer .A. the author joined the football team with a clear aimB. football only brought the author certain assignmentsC. the author never lost heart when he met with difficultyD. the author worked all summer to get ready for the season3. What did the author get from his season-ending injury?A. A good chance on the team.B. A good lesson about life.C. A good relationship with his partners.D. A good rest as he expected.BHAVE AN INCREDIBUBBLE BIRTHDAY WITH GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW!Is your child's birthday coming up? Your child will have a magical birthday experience and will become part of the show on their special day. 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Many famous TV shows are listed to show that .A. the Gazillion Bubble Show appeals to AmericansB. the Gazillion Bubble Show travels to many countriesC. the Gazillion Bubble Show is very popularD. the Gazillion Bubble Show has a long history8. If you are available on Friday, you can view the Gazillion Bubble Show .A. in the morningB. at noonC. in the afternoonD. in the eveningCWhen the average person thinks of sports they think of football, soccer, baseball, hockey, or basketball. Yeah those are all great sports, but what about those sports that aren't sports, but should be? Marching band should be considered a sport for many reasons.One of the most commonly accepted definitions of a sport activity is, "a contest or competition against or with an opponent". There are many competitive marching bands out there that compete against countless opponents at each show. One of the best competitive marching band shows is the World Championship Finals, which is held annually and shown on ESPN, just like other sports. There are more than 400,000 fans at each live event broadcast.There are many studies evaluating how much marching band members perform. One study shows one marching band member, during a parade, works harder than a football player does during a game. When compared to a parade, a marching band member works about twice as hard in a field show.Another study shows that marching band members actually NEED skills! One member needs to work every part and muscle of their body. A member needs to know how to properly march, have their music completely memorized, count, move, play, and remember what to do before and after the show, all at the same time. How many football players can count and catch a ball at the same time? Sure they have to remember the play, but that's just one thing. Football players need skills too, but they don't need as many. Marching band members have to remember at least six things all at once. One member can multi-task better than any other athlete in another sport.As a member of a marching band, I know how hard we all work. In one season, I drank four times as much water than when we weren't practicing. I also lost ten pounds in one season. We practiced daily for hours upon end. I can lift heavier things now than I could before.Is marching band a physical activity? Yes. Is marching band undertaken competitively? Yes. It fits all the definitions of a sport, right? Yes! In a word, marching band should be considered a sport.9. The World Championship Finals is held .A. every other yearB. every yearC. every half a yearD. every three years10. We can infer that ESPN is probably a sports .A. channelB. magazineC. shopD. newspaper11. We can learn that a marching band member .A. is more likely to become a football playerB. doesn't work as hard as a football playerC. works harder in parade than in a field showD. works harder in a field show than in a parade12. According to the passage, the writer is now becoming .A. fatterB. strongerC. weakerD. taller13. Which of the following is the main argument of the passage?A. A marching band member can multi-task better.B. A marching band member works harder than a football player.C. Marching band should be considered a sport.D. What is the common definition of marching band?二、完形填空（共20小题；共30分）You may think that video games would be bad for you in many ways. It can be if you do it for too long. But if played only an hour a day, it can be 14 to you.Video games can 15 the brain. A study was done with twenty-year-old adults where one group played Super Mario 64 16 the other group did not play video games. The group that was playing Mario had a 17 in gray matter in their brain. Gray matter 18 with strategic planning, driving skills, and memory formation.Another way that video games can be beneficial is that video games could be a pain 19 ? In 2014, researchers found that some of the people 20 serious treatments had less stress and 21 when using virtual reality video games. A Pain Relief Center 22 said that "gaming allows the brain to be more busy using other senses instead of 23 pain".Some people say that video games injure your eyes, but that is 24 . They actually improve your 25 sometimes if you are playing an action game. In a study in 2013, a group of adults played shooting games 26 Call of Duty. These people showed a boost in their contrast sensitivity function. This helps people notice 27 changes in the brightness of an image. This skill is 28 to driving at night. This is caused by the players 29 enemies or having to shoot 30 when their enemies pop up (突然出现) randomly.Other people say that video games cause 31 in adolescents. But this is not true either. A lot of people play violent video games. But they don't go around killing people. They usually have a normal life and do not 32 others. The video game is fun. If played 33 , it can help you a lot.14. A. beneficial B. poisonous C. attractive D. interesting15. A. damage B. repair C. control D. stimulate16. A. since B. as C. while D. when17. A. fail B. rise C. rest D. change18. A. agrees B. begins C. helps D. plays19. A. player B. reliever C. producer D. watcher20. A. undergoing B. refusing C. allowing D. evaluating21. A. fun B. energy C. sleep D. fear22. A. teacher B. doctor C. patient D. player23. A. focusing on B. insisting on C. operating on D. relying on24. A. unimportant B. unnecessary C. unlucky D. untrue25. A. ability B. hearing C. sight D. flexibility26. A. like B. above C. besides D. beyond27. A. huge B. strange C. subtle D. obvious28. A. smart B. available C. dangerous D. vital29. A. hating B. locating C. confusing D. warning30. A. quickly B. quietly C. equally D. casually31. A. anxiety B. romance C. addiction D. violence32. A. treat B. protect C. harm D. help33. A. properly B. usually C. frequently D. exactly三、阅读与表达(表格式)（共10小题；共20分）Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian-American physical education teacher. It's a fast-paced game that is fun to watch and play. No wonder it is one of the most-played, as well as the most-viewed sports in the world. It's a game played by two teams comprising(包含) 5 players each, and their purpose is to throw or shoot the ball through a hoop(篮圈) located at a height of 10 feet, following a set of rules.Playing basketball regularly can reward you with many health benefits. Firstly, it can keep you physically fit. For example, basketball is a fast game, which involves a lot of running, quick turns, passing, jumping, and shooting. This speeds up breathing, and increases the supply of oxygenated blood to the muscles of the body. Thus, a game of basketball can keep your heart healthy. Meanwhile, those quick and sharp movements can also help burn calories, and therefore help you lose weight.Basketball can also make you feel less stressed. This is because playing the game releases endorphins(内啡肽) in your brain, which can make you feel good about yourself. Whenever you're stressed-out after a day at work, a game of basketball can make you forget your worries as you focus on the game. What's more, successful shooting can develop your confidence and give you a high. All in all, playing basketball promotes mental wellness.In addition to health benefits, basketball can also teach you a few important life lessons, too, and shape you into an individual who is better equipped at dealing with the challenges of life.So, what are you waiting for? Do you need more reasons to go ahead and take part in this wonderful game?根据短文内容，完成表格。
话题：文娱与体育Passage 1The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics.In the 1950’s, the stamps of this kind became more colorful. When the White Olympics came, the host countries(东道国) as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics.Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet.Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.1. The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics _______.A. are the same thingB. are different gamesC. are not held in winterD. are held in summer2. The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games _______.A. after the year 1936B. after the 3rd White OlympicsC. before the 3rd White OlympicsD. before the year 19323. The Winter Olympics is held once _______.A. every two yearsB. every three yearsC. every four yearsD. every five years4. Which of the following is true?A. Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.B. Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.C. All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.D. Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games5. What may appear on the stamps of the White Olympics?A. Basketball.B. Table tennis.C. Football.D. Skating.【答案与解析】本文告诉我们，自1932年后，每届冬季奥林匹克运动会举行时，东道国与非东道国都可以为此发行纪念邮票。
高考英语作文话题-文娱与体育-范文+详解（全）[话题解读]“文娱与体育”是高中英语新课标24话题之一，亦是高考常考话题，历年高考英语都可觅其踪迹。
本话题包括影视剧、音乐与舞蹈、体育活动和比赛、锻炼等方面。
通过该话题的学习和考查，可以让学生初步了解电影电视剧作、欣赏文艺素材、重视体育锻炼、了解国内外重大体育赛事等，促进他们的爱国热情。
[高考探究]在近几年的高考英语当中，该话题常以听力、阅读理解、书面表达等形式出现，例如2016年四川卷阅读理解A篇；2015年全国卷Ⅱ阅读七选五；2015年全国卷Ⅱ完形填空；2015年北京卷书面表达；2014年江西卷阅读理解A篇等。
假如你是张华，你的外国朋友Tom给你写了一封信，谈了他观看残奥会(the Paralympic Games)的感想。
请你结合以下要点用英语给他写一封回信，和他交流一下你观看残奥会后的感受。
要点如下：1．残奥运动员乐观向上的生活态度值得我们学习；2．残奥运动员顽强拼搏的精神值得我们钦佩；3．作为健康人，我们更应该珍惜这种幸运，热爱生活。
参考词汇：珍惜cherish佳作欣赏Dear Tom，I’m very glad to receive your letter.You said you weredeeply touched by those players’excellent performance while watching the Paralympic Games.So was I.At first，I was moved by the disabled players’optimisticattitude towards life.Although they are not as healthy as normal people，they still love life wholeheartedly.They try to realize their dreams by doing sports.In order to win the games，they have to work much harder than healthy people.However，they never give up.That is what we should learn from them.Being healthy people，we are so lucky and we should cherish what we own and try our best to live a meaningful life.Don’t you think so? Yours，Zhang Hua名师点睛本篇习作结构比较清晰，使用词汇恰当准确，全文有整体性也比较连贯。
专题13 文娱与体育＂文娱与体育＂是高中英语新课标话题之一，亦是高考常考话题，历年高考英语都可觅其踪迹。
本话题包括影视剧、体育活动和比赛、锻炼等方面。
通过该话题的学习和考查，可以让学生初步了解电影电视剧作、重视体育锻炼、了解国内外重大体育赛事等，促进他们的爱国热情。
在近几年的高考英语当中，该话题常以听力、阅读理解、书面表达等形式出现，例如2017年新课标卷III书面表达，2016年全国卷III完形填空，2016年天津卷完形填空，2016年四川卷阅读理解A篇，2016年江苏卷阅读理解D篇，2015年全国卷Ⅱ七选五及完形填空；2015年北京卷书面表达，2014年大纲卷阅读理解E篇，2014年江西卷阅读理解A篇等。
Passage 1（2018年·北京卷）体裁话题词数难度建议时间说明文己第一次跑马拉松 338 ★★☆☆☆5分钟My First Marathon（马拉松）A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was ＂not athletic＂.The idea that I was ＂not athletic＂ stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: ＂GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!＂By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a ＂marathon winner＂.36. A month before the marathon, the author ____________.A. was well trainedB. felt scaredC. made up his mind to runD. lost hope37. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.C. To show he was not talented in sports.D. To share a precious memory.38. How was the author’s first marathon?A. He made it.B. He quit halfway.C. He got the first prize.D. He walked to the end.39. What does the story mainly tell us?A. A man owes his success to his family support.B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.C. Failure is the mother of success.D. One is never too old to learn.【文章大意】本文为一篇记叙文。
阅读理解材料之20（文娱与体育）1．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 sport of choice might have great influence on the environment．2．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（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 shortage in some local areas．3．There are many environment-friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don’t n eed any special equipment except a good pair of 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 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 have better weight control．4．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 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．Words and expressions1．influence n．/vt．影响2．resource n．资源、财源、财产3．ton n．吨4．environment-friendly ad j．环保的5．equipment UN 设备，装备6．recycle v．回收，利用7．replacement n．替代，代替品8．keep fit v．保持健康9．get in touch with v．和…取得联系10．have（an）influence on v．对…有影响11．eat up v．吃光，（大量）耗费12．be held responsible for 对…负责13．be good for 对…有益14．best of all adv．尤其，特别Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions1．Summarize the main idea of the first paragraph．2．What is the structure of the passage？3．Why does the author mention“golf”？According to the passage，make the right choice1．Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A．Cycling around a lake. B．Motor racing in the desert.C．Playing basketball in a gym. D．Swimming in a sports center.2．What does the“resource-hungry”in the second paragraph mean：A．energy-saving B．environment-friendly C．energy-consuming D．water-saving 3．What do we know about golf from the passage?A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B．It causes water shortages around the world.C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.D．It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.4．The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ______．A．it is an outdoor sport B．it improves our healthC．it uses fewer resources D．it is recommended by experts5．The author writes the passage to_______．A．show us the function of major sportsB．encourage us to go in for green sportsC．discuss the major influence of popular sportsD．introduce different types of environment-friendly sportsKey structures1．Whether you are on the mountains, in the waves，or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment．2．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（球场）in good condition．3．Whatever sport you take up，you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials．Exercise in class1．My teacher’s words have great my studying science at college．A．influence in B．effect in C．influence on D．effect for2．（13年湖北高考）Through the course of my schooling，I met many teachers，twome greatly．（influence）3．（12年福建高考）The air quality in the city，is shown in the report，has improved over the past 2 months．A．that B．it C．as D．what4．用spend的适当形式完成句子Large amounts of money （spend）on advertisements every year．A large amount of money （spend）on advertisements every year．5．写出下列句中take up的含义①He took up the telephone receiver and began to dial．②I’d like to take up your offer of a ride into town．③When did you first take up music？④I’m sorry to have taken up so much of our time．⑤I took up the work after a short rest．。
话题练习-文娱与体育一、阅读理解（共7小题；共14.0分）AMany people think sports are just for winning and honor, but there is a lot more you can gain from (get out of) them. I have learned over the past years that sometimes when I lose, I get a lot more out of it than winning. Also, I find a lot of times in sports, people are getting too caught up in the game instead of just having fun. The real purpose of sports is to have fun and learn life lessons along the way.I greatly encourage you to be a part of the school sports. Even if you are not the best, you can still have fun. Sports give people a great and healthy way of spending an afternoon, instead of lying around playing video games or even getting into bad things. Sports also give us a sense of achievement. There isn't a better feeling than to have done something fun and productive for my day.I think that we all need sports to give us courage. If we try hard in sports, we usually do well. If we did the same in study, we would all be champions. Another reason why I encourage you to play sports is that it's just fun. Without sports, our lives would just be boring. So as you may be able to tell, sports are amazing!Our coaches not only teach us to play sports, but show class and good sportsmanship while playing them. It's never fun when you lose to have the competitor rub it in your face. That's why our coaches teach us to show class when we lose; also, when coaches get onto you, don't get down. They only want to see you improve and learn from what they say. When you do badly and they don't shout loudly is when you should start worrying because they are giving up on you.Overall, sports are great! They bring out the best and worst of a lot of us. However, we can't let sports get too serious to where it brings down all the fun. So to have the most fun in sports, you just need try your best and not worry so much about the winning or losing.1. The underlined phrase “get onto you” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. point out your mistakesB. take up your timeC. worry about your futureD. look into your privacy2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Sports bring us great fun only if we have the talentB. Sports give us the best way of spending free timeC. We can get more out of winning than losingD. We should take pleasure in doing sports3. What is the best title of this passage?A. Are we too caught up?B. To win or to gain?C. Are sports really great?D. For honor or for health?BIce Age 3—Dawn of the DinosaursMain Characters (主要角色):Manny—a wooly mammoth(猛犸)Ellie—Manny's wife, a mammoth tooSid—Manny's friend, a sloth(树獭)Scene 1Manny: It's coming! I'm having a baby. It's coming, Ellie.Ellie: I told you! It was just a kick.Manny: Right, oh, wow. Sorry, folks. It was just a kick.Sid: That's the third time this week.Ellie: Manny I know you are excited. Me, too, but you're getting a little carried away. Manny: Okay. Okay. You are starting to sound like Diego.Sid: Wait a second. Where's Diego?Scene 2Manny: Oh, our kid needs a name. Yeah, something that says, "The baby's coming."Ellie: Hmm, how about "Aah! The baby's coming!"? How's that?Manny: No, it's too long. We need something short, like, uh..."Peaches"!Ellie: Peaches?Manny: I love peaches. They're sweet and round and fuzzy, just like you.Ellie: You think I'm round?Manny: Uh. Round is good.Scene 3Manny: They're not your kids, Sid. Take the eggs back. You're not meant to be a parent. Ellie: Sid, someone must be worried sick looking for them. Take them back!Sid: No. They were underground, in ice. If it wasn't for me they'd be...Egg sickles. Manny: Sid, I know what you're going through. You'll meet a nice girl and have a family too.A tyrannosaurus(暴龙) has come forward.Manny: Sid! Give the eggs to her! She's their mother!Sid: How do I know she's their mother?Manny: What do you want, a birth certificate (出生证)? She's a dinosaur!Sid: Look, they're my kids! And you have to go through me to get them!4. How many characters can you see in the scenes?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.5. What CAN'T we know from Scene 1 and Scene 2?A. Manny is excited about the coming of his baby.B. Manny loves his wife very much.C. Manny and Ellie name their baby "Peaches".D. Sid doesn't know where Diego is.6. What is the tyrannosaurus coming for?A. To look for her friend Diego.B. To get her babies back.C. To get the birth certificate.D. To fight with Sid.7. What do you think of Manny?A. Kind and loving.B. Cold and strange.C. Clever but careless.D. Brave but quiet.二、阅读与表达(问答式)（共9小题；共9.0分）AToday, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball (化妆舞会). He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no ways to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking into pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!根据短文内容，完成下列小题。
阅读理解-文娱和体育·话题探究根据近几年的试题，我们发现这些话题的题目有一些特点：1. 人物传记类。
以介绍主要人物生平或逸事为主，它主要向读者介绍文学家、艺术家和著名体育运动员等在各行各业所取得重大成就或有重要影响的杰出人物，并特别介绍这些杰出人物如何克服困难从而走向成功。
体裁一般是记叙文，包含记叙文的时间、地点、人物、事件等要素。
写作手法多采用时间、空间或逻辑线索贯穿文章始终。
命题以细节为主，推理为辅。
2. 介绍艺术的种类和起源，以及对人的积极影响。
3. 体育的重要性，以及如何锻炼身体等话题。
4.对于文学作品的描述，以故事性为主，结尾往往又有总结性文字给人以启迪。
链接高考链接1 . （2012全国卷）You may think that sailing is a difficult sport, but it is really not hard to learn it. You do not need to be strong. But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind.First, you must ask yourself, “Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side?” You must think about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.Let’s start with the wind blowing from the behind. This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction. Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat. It should be at a 90° angle (角度) to the boat. Then it will catch the wind best.If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat. In this case, you must keep the sail half way outside the boat. It should be at a 45° angle to the boat. It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind, but it shouldn’t flap (摆动). It shouldn’t look like on a flagpole. If it is flapping, it is probably out too far, and the boat will slow down.Sailing into the wind is not possible. If you try, the sail will flap and the boat will stop. You may want to go in that direction. It is possible, but you can’t go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and then in another. Thisis called tacking. When you are tacking, you must always keep the sail inside the boat.45. What should you consider first while sailing?A. Sailors’ strength.B. Wave levels.C. Wind directions.D. Size of sails.46. What does the word “It” underlined in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The boat.B. The wind.C. The sail.D. The angle.47. What do you have to do when sailing against the wind?A. Move in a straight line.B. Allow the sail to flap.C. Lower the sail.D. Tack the boat.48. Where can you probably find the text?A. In a popular magazine.B. In a tourist guidebook.C. In a physics textbook.D. In an official report.【考点】文娱与体育—记叙文【文章大意】文章介绍了如何进行帆船运动，以及应该注意的事项。
文娱与体育一、阅读理解1. Montgomery County Special Olympics held its eighth yearly show of unified(联合的) basketball at Blessed Sacrament School.The gym was filled with cheerleaders(啦啦队队员),parents and friends.The walls were covered with posters made by third-and-fourth-graders at the school.And all the elementary,middle and high school unified teams were playing hard and having fun.Every basket,no matter which team scores,is cheered and celebrated.Special Olympics support more than 20 unified games.What are unified games?They are programs designed for players with special needs.In the games,they play with kids who are volunteers,called unified partners.The special athletes are unable to play normally like other healthy kids,and some of them are wheelchair(轮椅) users.In basketball,the unified partners rebound(抢得篮板球),pass and sometimes push a special athlete’s wheelchair.As Brian Ross,a seventh-grader at St.Albans School in Washington,says,“You just try to help and get everyone to take part.”Some special athletes have come a long way to be where they are.Caleb Head is a 15-year-old special athlete.When he started,Caleb would only stand at the door and watch.Then Caleb began to practice his shooting but still would not play in the games.Now Caleb runs up and down looking for his shot.The special athletes are not the only ones who benefit(受益) from unified sports;the unified partners do,too.Marla Grusin,whose son Tyler is a special athlete,says every kid should come to a Special Olympics game.If they do,they will learn “to share the ball” and that “the game is not all about me”.Not a bad lesson for any athlete.1.The first paragraph is about__________.A.the meaning of unified gamesB.Special Olympics’ developmentC.the benefits of playing basketballD.an exciting unified basketball game2.Special Olympics are especially held for students who________.A.are disabledB.love cheerleadingC.know little about ball gamesD.want to become a star player3.According to the text,Brian Ross is most probably __________.A.a cheerleaderB.a special athleteC.a unified partnerD.a basketball teacher4.According to Grusin,taking part in Special Olympics games can helpchildren___________.A.learn basic basketball skillsB.become more selflessC.improve their healthD.get better grades2. Kevin Donnelly loves to play soccer.Not long ago,the New Jersey teen spent all weekend on the soccer field—three games on Saturday and three on Sunday.He's not alone.40,000,000 kids play sports.Parents are spending a lot of money and time on their kids' sports.Kevin's parents will pay about $3,000 this year for him to play soccer.Many parents pay top dollar so that their kids can have the private lessons and the best equipment.Others spend hours driving their kids to games.Has the love of competition gone too far? Or,are the benefits(好处)of team sports worth the high costs and pressure to win?Experts say that kids benefit from playing team sports as long as they are having fun.“We know from a lot of research that kids who join in sports are likely to do bet ter at studying,” says Mark Goldstein,a researcher at Roosevelt University in Chicago.“It forces them to be more planned with their time.”Yet parents and coaches can take all the fun out of playing.Many say that is why 73 percent of kids give up their sports by age 13.“They stop playing because it is no longer fun,and the pressure put on them by coaches and parents doesn't make 值得的),”says Fred Engh,a coach and the author of the book Why Johnny Hates Sports.Even worse,injuries from competition seem to be on the rise.The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that four million kids end up in hospitals forStill,some kids live for sports.They say that the joy of competition can't be measured(衡量)in dollars and cents or runs and goals.“It's my life”,says Aidan Wolfe,10,a soccer player in Portland,Oregon.“I love soccer.If my parents told meI couldn't play anymore,I'd be devastated.”1.The first paragraph is written to ________.A.introduce a soccer playerB.judge parents' behaviorsC.introduce the topicD.tell a story2.Many kids stop playing sports by age 13 because ________.A.their parents can not afford the high costsB.they face great pressure of studyC.it is no fun any moreD.they get hurt easily3.The underlined word “devastated” in the last paragraph expresses a feeling of ________.A.happinessB.sadnessC.excitementD.fear4.What's the best title for the text?A.The price to playB.The popularity of soccerC.Sports or study?D.Time or money?3. As the parent of two teenagers who have played multiple sports over the years, I’ve seen the good, the bad, the ugly and the absolutely cruel. I realize However, when I think about the value of sports and why my kids continue to play sports teach kids lessons to become successful adults. Through sports, kids learn how to work in teams, how to take risk, how to challenge themselves to be better, and how to behave when they lose—and when they win.Whether kids play soccer, baseball, football, or cheer, they learn they are part of a team where one person depends on another. When my son plays baseball, he’s not the only one who needs to play well; he depends on his defense to make the plays in the field. When my daughter plays tennis, she depends on her partner to cut off the ball at the net and win the point, and the tennis team depends on each person in order to win the overall match. Sports also teach children to trust and respect the decisions of someone who understands how the entire team needs to work in order to succeed.Sadly, though, youth sports have suffered from the “winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing” attitude. They have become too much of a reflection of professional sports. Winning is a happy result, but the lessons from losing are even more important. When my daughter loses tennis match, her coach reminds her that you learn more from losing than from winning. Losing makes you focus on improving your skills and your strategy. We’re going to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them.I believe that participating in youth sports is much more than building a sound body winning a scholarship to college. Sports are the best way to shape and build more self-motivate and happier children and help them become moreself-motivated and happier adults.1.What is the authors attitude to youth sports?A.Critical.B.Positive.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.2.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.What sports the author’s kids take.B.What the authors kids do in sports.C.How sports benefit the authors kids.D.How the authors kids continue to play sports.3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Teenagers don’t have to win every time.B.Winning is the only goal for teen players.C.Teenagers should work together to succeed.D.Winning is not the most important in sports.4.What is the best title for the text?A.Youth Sports Build Better AdultsB.Teenagers Suffer from Youth SportsC.Losing Brings More than Winning DoesD.Teenagers Perform Better than Adults in Sports4. Do you think horseback riding is easy? Well, you are wrong. Horseback riding is one of the most challenging sports in the world today.As you know, a horse has the instinct to run away when afraid. When he becomes puzzled, he becomes afraid. When your silent communication is confusing, he does not ask you to repeat what you have said. Instead, he runs forward, he jumps to the side, he kicks out, or he freezes in place. Most of the time, however, you won’t know your communication is confusing until it is too late. When he runs forward, you will fall back. When he jumps to side, you will fall the other way. When he kicks out or freezes in place, you will fly over his head.If you want to be good at horseback riding, you must practice. Being ridden does not come naturally to horses. They have to be trained. For example, to ask them to go forward, you usually tap them with your heels. But, if you get on untrained horses, they won’t know that a tap means go. Instead, they will most likely run around like a wild animal out of fear.Contrary to popular belief, horseback riding does take skill. If you believe horseback riding doesn’t take skill, you most likely have only ridden at a farm that provides a well-trained horse. To me, that is not actual riding. And although it may seem easy to you, you were not the person to teach that horse that a saddle is not frightening. You were not the person to fall off that same horse at the beginning of his training. When horses are first taught to be ridden, all they do is run, kick out, and rear, which is the act of standing on their back legs only.1.What does the underlined word “confusing” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.embarrassingB.puzzlingC.excitingD.interesting2.In paragraph 3, the author uses the example to ________.A.show horses for horseback riding need trainingB.prove it is hard to master horseback riding skillsC.prove communication is important in horseback ridingD.show some horses can’t be trained3.According to the last paragraph, most people believe that ________.A.training a horse is easyB.horseback riding is interestingC.riding a well-trained horse isn’t actual ridingD.horseback riding doesn’t take skill4.The text is most probably taken from ________.A.a newspaper reportB.a biology textbookC.a sports magazineD.a research paper5. Disney has picked Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play Mulan in an upcoming film, following accusations against Hollywood of ‘whitewashing’.Several Hollywood films have faced criticism in recent months for featuring white actors in Asian roles. Recent films accused of whitewashing include the Hollywood remake of Japanese anime Ghost in the Shell, which had Scarlett Johansson in the main role which was originally Japanese, and Chinese epic The Great Wall which starred Matt Damon as its lead character. Earlier this year, British actor Ed Skrein who was cast as an Asian character in the upcoming Hellboy remake pulled out of the film so that the role could be “cast appropriately”. It then went toKorean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim.The live-action adaptation of the 1998 cartoon movie will tell the tale of the well-known Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. Mulan pretended to be a man to fight in the army to spare her weak father from being forced into the army.The film has been under careful examination since it was announced that Disney intended to remake Mulan. An online campaign calling for an Asian actress in the role attracted more than 100,000 signatures before it was shut on Thursday.Liu, nicknamed “Fairy Sister” for her delicate looks and previous roles in fantasy dramas, is well-known as an actress, model and singer in China. The 30-year-old is said to be fluent in English, having grown up partly in New York. The Hollywood Reporter said she was picked out of nearly 1,000 candidates for the film.Disney’s announcement on its blog about Liu’s casting was met with delight on Twitter as well as on Sina Weibo, China’s microblogging network. Many online celebrated it as a win for diversity in Disney films. Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen, who voiced Mulan in the original animated movie, also gave her stamp of approval. Chinese netizens congratulated Liu, with many praising Disney’s choice. One commenter said, “Needs to know martial arts, can also s peak English, has star quality - it definitely should be Liu Yifei.”1.Which actor or actress is non-white?A.Scarlett JohanssonB.Matt DamonC.Ed SkreinD.Daniel Dae Kim.2.What is true about the coming film Mulan?A.It is a cartoon film.B.It is set in ancient China.C.It has drawn little attention from the public.D.It is disliked by audience for being cast by white actress.3.After Disney’s announcement, _______.A.every American was pleased.B.Chinese government felt honored.C.most fans welcomed the decision.D.more people bought tickets to Disney films.4.Which section of a website is the text from?cation.B.Science.C.Entertainment.D.Business.6. Watching wooden dolls come to life may not be one of the most popular forms of entertainment to day, but with over twenty years’ experience, talented puppeteer (木偶表演者) Peter Roberts has earned himself the title “master puppeteer” because of his great ability to turn puppets into believable, almost living characters. “People are quite often surprised to hear what I do for living and have little appreciation of puppy as a form of entertainment. But while the exact origins of puppet theatre are unknown, it has been popular in many cultures and may have been the very first kind of theatre,” he explains.Roberts’ shows are highly original. “A puppet show can involve anything from clowning(傻逗) to storytelling,” he says, Equally diverse are the audiences he performs for. “Some are attracted by the puppets themselves, while others enjoy the dialogue.” Robe rts believes that this form of entertainment can be appreciated by people of all ages and cultures.Roberts’ interest in puppets started when he received some beautiful glove puppets one Christmas. He started putting on shows with these for family and friends and then moved on to handmade Chinese string puppets. Learning mostly from books and personal experience, he explains, “I was already spending most of my free time carving puppets and putting on shows, so I hardly noticed the change from students to full-time professional puppeteer.”The puppets are designed specifically for each show, which is extremely time consuming. According to Roberts, “Sometimes what you expect and what you actually create in the end are two very different things. I’ve ma de some of my best puppets ‘accidentally’.”When most people hear the word “puppetry”, they more than likely think of a way of keeping children entertained at birthday parties. Certainly the subject matter will be expected to be light-hearted rather than serious. However, Roberts wants to point out that puppets come serious messages sometimes.” he says.1.What do we know about puppetry in the first paragraph?A.It is a most popular form of entertainment.B.It cannot give people pleasure any more.C.It was first brought to life by Peter Roberts.D.Its value as an art form is not fully recognized.2.In Roberts’ eyes, his puppet shows________.ually attract people full of humorB.are most something for old aged audienceC.display something meaningful for different peopleD.involve hard work and great intelligence3.Roberts developed an interest in puppets because of___________.A.the puppet show booksB.his university majorC.a Christmas giftD.some Chinese string puppets4.What does Roberts want people to think of puppet theatre?A.It is just a kind of entertainment for kids.B.It can be educational as well as entertaining.C.It is only a kind of serious art form.D.It should be kept light-hearted.7. This month, the singing competition, American Idol, will come to an end. For years, the popularshow was a platform for rising artists. With a group of famous judges and a wide range of talents, it isclear that the competitive atmosphere of American idol will remain unrivaled(无敌的) compared withany other show. After all, its success has been “ unmatched in broadcasting history”.American idol came from the British series Pop Idol. Through an application, contestants cameinto the competition and thereafter, were chosen to audition(试音) for the show. Each candidatewould have to perform a piece to the judges, and participate in a strict selection process. Not onlywould contestants have to sing in groups, they were sometimes tasked to perform pieces withoutmusical instruments. At the end of this stage, only 24 or 36 artists were chosen to enter thesemi-finalstage. Soon, the fate of the contestants would be decided by the public. During the candidate’s liveperformance, a free telephone number was displayed on the screen for viewers to dial, to cast theirvote. At the end of the night, only 13 lucky singers would be left in the competition; by the finals, only8 contestants would remain. Finally, a runner-up(亚军) and a winner were announced every season.Though only the winner would receive a million dollar reward and a significant record deal, othercontestants would have had a chance to be known by the public. As the famous producer SimonCowell once said, “ The point of the show is not to be mean to a loser, but to find a winner.”As the final season of the program begins, past winners will return to the stage to say goodbyeand a new winner will be announced. With amazing performances and an excellent cast of singers, theshow’s conclusion will leave the audience nostalgic(怀旧的), but more satisfied than ever.1.Those who enter American idol will______.A.share the one million dollar reward togetherB.be asked to perform in pairs in the semi-finalsC.have the chance to become famous even if they failD.experience at least three rounds of performances2.Who play the most important roles in the finals of American idol?A.The audience.B.The past winners.C.The judges.D.The record companies.3.The author thinks the conclusion of American idol will ______.A.be worth watchingB.change its historyC.not be the last seasonD.pick her favorite singer4.In which section of the newspaper may you probably find the passage?A.Advertisement.B.Finance.C.Entertainment.D.Business.8.A Competitive SportOver the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders’ main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾运动) ability. It’s a very common thing for gymnasts, so it’s easy for them to go into competitive cheerleadin g. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. That’s why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women.Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because cheerleaders don’t use protect ive equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.1.What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?A.To compare skills of participants.B.To make the audience feel amused.C.To attract more people to watch events.D.To cheer up the competitors on the court.2.The underlined word “integrate” in Paragraph 2 probably means “______”.A.examinebineC.identifyD.replace3.We can learn from the passage that competitive cheerleading ______.cks necessary guidelines to followB.enjoys greater popularity than other sportsC.requires more designed actions than gymnasticsD.has a relatively high rate of damage to the body4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion9. Britain seems to have great creativity--especially in the performing and visual arts.Theatrical TraditionTheatres in Britain date back to the 16th century,and the most famous playwright is of course William Shakespeare.A company was founded in his name,with a stage.at his birthplace, Stratford-on-Avon.It has trained generations of actors.1n the 20th century.classical and more modern plays were also performed at many regional theatres,where actors and writers gained experience.Film StarsThe world of film-making has involved British creative talent from the beginning.Charlie Cha plin,born in poverty in London’s East End,began as a child entertainer in music halls.He then became a pioneer of silent movies in Hollywood and created many black and white classics during the First World War.British actors,who were often classically trained in theater,Laurence Oliver and Alec Guinness became house—hold names after the Second World War.Supporting TalentFilm-making creativity has been supported by two major studios.Productions at Shepperton have included Richard Attenborough’s Gandi and Ridley Scott’s Alien.Pinewood‘s most famous products must be the James Bond films.Both theater and film have their own annual festivals. including one of the biggest festivals in Scotland’s capital,Edinburgh.1.If you want to learn something about plays of Shakespeare, you can goto_____________.A.the Shepperton StudioB.EdinburghC.Damien HirstD.Stratford-on-Avon2.What can we learn from the text?A.Theatres in Britain have a history of over 600 years.B.The Shepperton Studio is known for its James Bond films.urence Oliver became very famous after the Second Worid War.D.Charlie Chaplin made many color movies during the First World War.3.Which section is this text most likely to appear in a newspaper?A.Sports and fitness.B.Business and finance.C.Science and technology.D.Fashion and entertainment.10 It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on "Good Morning America" today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.Crazy Calorie CountGlassman said Olympians eat a lot of food---quantities that for ordinary people would constitute pigging out. One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps' astonishing performance in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as12,000 calories in one day.Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps' workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be replenished (补充) in order to train the following day.Snacking SecretsSome athletes eat wacky (strange, unusual) foods that they swear improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has been making waves for stealing champion sprinter Usain Bolt's thunder on the track during the Olympic trials. Asked about how he gets his stamina, Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day, Glassman said.Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the US team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes swigs of honey to boost his energy, Glassman said.Foods for RecoveryWhat are the best foods to help the body recover after rigorous (strict) competition?For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a rigorous strength-training regimen(养生法) that involves flipping tractor tires, dragging shipyard chains and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.1.What’s the best title of this passage?A.Good Diet Makes a True Olympian.B.Olympians Have Olympic-size Appetites.C.Olympians’ Strange Eatin g Habits.D.The Diets of some Top Olympic Athletes.2.What does the underlined sentence probably means?A.Ordinary people eat few pigs compared with Olympians.B.Olympians eat a lot more food than ordinary people.C.Olympians tend to eat a lot of high-quality food.D.Olympians eat a large amount of food, just like pigs.3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food, candy and soda for his recovery.ain Bolt beat Yohan Blake on the track in the Olympic trials.C.Michael Pheleps astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food.D.Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.4.Which of the following is not the best food to help the body recover?A.Soda.B.Olive oil.C.Whole-grain spaghetti.D.A salad with lemon juice.5.The passage is most likely to be found in __________ .A.a technical reportB.a fashion magazineC.an education columnD.a sports newspaper参考答案一、阅读理解1.答案：1.D;2.A;3.C;4.B解析：1.段落大意题。
