1、（11）Unit 2 Sports culture一、閱讀理解1. Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have its own problem. Race walkers are conditioned athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 5

2、0-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sports rules require that a race walkers knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact (接觸) with the ground at all times. Its this strange form that makes race walking such an attrac

3、tive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass. Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says. According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would bum about 800 calo

4、ries (卡路里) per hour, which is approximately twice as many as they would bum walking, although fewer than running, which would probably bum about 1,000 or more calories per hour. However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runner

5、s hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step, while race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step. As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runners knee, are uncommon among race wa

6、lkers. But the sports strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips, so people with a history of such injuries might want to be cautious in adopting the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult a coach or experienced racer to learn proper

7、technique, she says. It takes some practice.1.Why are race walkers conditioned athletes?A.They must run long distances.B.They are qualified for the marathon.C.They have to follow special rules.D.They are good at swinging their legs.2.What advantage does race walking have over running?A.Its more popu

8、lar at the Olympics.B.Its less challenging physically.C.Its more effective in body building.D.Its less likely to cause knee injuries.3.What is Dr. Norbergs suggestion for someone trying race walking?A.Getting experts opinions.B.Having a medical checkup.C.Hiring an experienced coach.D.Doing regular e

9、xercises.4.Which word best describes the authors attitude to race walking?A.Skeptical.B.Objective.C.Tolerant.D.Conservative.2. I started playing football when I was 7 or 8 years old after my brothers had agreed to let their little sister join in their games. I am from a very small town and at that t

10、ime no other girls played football in my town. People said football wasnt for women and that my family shouldnt let me play. They also said I wouldnt make it, and that I wasnt good enough. As a child, I didnt really understand why people were so against me playing when I could play it well! I fought

11、 back by showing my talent (天賦) on the streets. My greatest inspiration was my mother. We came from a poor family; my mom raised four children on her own. She worked all day, and had little time to spend with us, but she never gave up. I found my strength from her to keep going. Every win is importa

12、nt for me, from the time when I was playing in amateur teams among the boys to the first win as part of the national team. And now I remember the day when I went back to my town in 2006 after winning the award for the best female player in the world. When I arrived, it was nearly midnight and the wh

13、ole town was awake, waiting for me. I got into a firemans truck and people were waving. The achievement could happen because I hadnt given up the first moment I heard a no. Sport changed my life completely. It gave me the chance to help my family, meet other people, see other countries and experienc

14、e other cultures. Sport is a tool for girls because it gives you the chance to do what you want and learn to respect the differences between people. For me, it is a great honour to be a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. Today, I am here to use my story to inspire many more girls and women and to create

15、chances so that next generations dont have to go through what I have experienced.1.What was the authors familys attitude towards her playing football at first?A. They supported it.B. They were uncertain about it.C. They were strongly against it.D. They thought it must be painful.2.What happened to t

16、he author when she returned home in 2006?A. She learned to say no for the first time.B. She had little time to spend with her family.C. She got a chance to play for the national team.D. She was warmly welcomed by the whole town.3.Which of the following words can best describe the author?A. Creative.

17、B. Humorous.C. Strong-willed.D. Responsible.4.What does the author call on girls and women to do?A. Play football just like her.B. Try their best to see the outside world.C. Trust themselves and do what they want.D. Value the happy hours with their families.3. Dolphins appear to make a tasty meal fo

18、r many predators(捕食性動物). And why? With an exceptionally high fat content, dolphins provide great nutrition for predators who track throughout the ocean. However, dolphins are more troublesome than its worth and most predators generally learn to avoid dolphin groups, including sharks. Like elephants,

19、 dolphins will circle protectively around the weak members of the group, and attack anything that approaches in a threatening manner. And they can kill sharks. Most predators take one look, and then just swim away. Dolphins dont worry a lot about being eaten. In general, their only real predator is

20、the shark, and even then only the larger species of sharks dare to attack dolphins. Dolphins have evolved(進化) over a long time to be pretty tough, so in general even the most dangerous sharks stay away from them. Dolphin parts have been found in the bellies of killer whales, who will eat just about

21、anything. In fact, dolphins and killer whales team up sometimes to catch some prey. As with most edible(可以食用的) species today, the most dangerous threat is man. Sometimes, dolphins are killed not because they are a source of food, but because they prey on the same fish species as humans. Therefore, m

22、any fishermen have killed dolphins specifically because they think dolphins will min their catch. Even more, there are some countries that eat cetaceans, including dolphins. In Japan, the meat ofsome dolphin species is seen as a delicacy, and can cost up to $ 25 a pound. In Peru and many other Latin

23、 American countries where the ocean has been largely short of fish due to overfishing or environmental conditions such as El Nio, fishermen have turned to catch dolphins and porpoises to sell in fish markets.1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.No ocean animals can attack dolphins.B.Dolphi

24、ns are not easy to deal with.C.Dolphins often kill sharks.D.Dolphins are quite low in fat.2.What does the underlined part in the passage mean?A.People have ever found the evidence of killer whales eating dolphins.B.Dolphins and killer whales have something in common concerning bellies.C.Dolphins and

25、 killer whales join hands to hunt and feed.D.Dolphins and killer whales are not similar in bellyparts.3.Which is one of the reasons why dolphins are killed according to Para. 3?A.The number of dolphins is too large.B.Dolphins are more delicious than other species.C.Dolphins compete with humans on th

26、e same fish species.D.Dolphins meat is the main economic source for some fishermen.4.Why do the Japanese kill dolphins?A.Dolphins cause overfishing.B.Dolphins affect their way of living.C.Dolphins are a source of delicious food.D.There are not so many fish in the ocean as before.4. There are many wa

27、ys to travel within a city. We can walk, cycle, or take a bus. But no matter which way we choose, we have to stick to the route the city planners laid down for us. Parkour enthusiasts (跑酷愛好者), however, see the city in a completely different way. To them, there are no fixed routes. There are no walls

28、 and no stairssince they jump, climb, roll and crawl to move across, through, over and under anything that they find in their path. The city is their playground. The International Gymnastics Federation has noticed that this activity is drawing more and more people to itthere are about 100,000 people

29、 taking part in parkour today in the UK alone, according to The Guardian and how it is helpful for people to be much stronger: It trains coordination and balance. So the organization is thinking about recognizing parkour as a new sport and adding it to the Olympics. But parkour enthusiasts themselve

30、s dont seem to be happy with the idea. They see parkour as a lifestyle. In their view, its a competition against the conditions rather than just a sport. Indeed, many do parkour just to escape the daily routine and experience the city in different ways, wrote Oli Mould on The Conversation. They see

31、parkour as a way to express themselves through relaxing moves and creative routes while freeing themselves from the pressure. Its great that the International Gymnastics Federation wants to develop a new sport and stay close to a new cultural form. But it would be greater if they knew that not every

32、thing in life is a competition.1.How do parkour enthusiasts do parkour?A.They move as they wish.B.They plan the routes of the city.C.They run faster than others.D.They stick to certain routes.2.Why does the International Gymnastics Federation want to add parkour to the Olympics?A.Because it draws th

33、eir attention.B.Because it helps people to build up their body.C.Because thats what parkour enthusiasts argue for.D.Because they think it needs rules and instructions.3.What is the authors view on parkour?A.It can be recognized as a competition.B.It calls on people to work as a team.C.Its worth addi

34、ng to the sporting events.D.It is a way of life rather than a competition.4.What is the best title for the passage?A.A new sports competitionB.Parkour enthusiastsC.Training in a different wayD.Making the city their own二、七選五5.閱讀下面短文,從短文后的選項中選出可以填入 空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 Sport will not only make you fe

35、el energetic, but also improve your overall health. Involving yourself in an activity that makes you breathe a little more heavily will improve the development of your heart and lungs and help you work more effectively and efficiently._ And it can make you better prepared to fight off infection. Eve

36、ry sport has its own specific health benefits._ It improves flexibility, balance and muscle strength. Of course, its also a great way to cool down on a hot day! _ It can help define who you are and what you can become. Sport builds character and promotes the development of a number of qualities that

37、 are essential for a successful and fulfilling life. Firstly, sport requires self-discipline, as you have to set goals, make plans and keep going even without immediate rewards. Secondly, sport will encourage you to maintain a positive and balanced outlook. Everyone has their ups and downs. Particip

38、ating in competitive sports helps you better understand winning and losing._ It will show you that you often need to rely on others for your success and that sometimes you also have a responsibility to contribute to the success of others. The world of sport is full of exciting opportunities where yo

39、u can discover who you really are. _A.Its time to put on your sports shoes and play sports!B.It can also help you maintain a healthy body weight.C.Sport, as well as being a type of physical activity, has a spiritual impact on you too.D.Finally, sport will help you understand the importance of teamwo

40、rk.E.Regular sport contributes to the development of your muscles and joints.F.Another benefit of sport is that it will improve your bodys immune system.G.Swimming, for example, is an excellent activity as it provides a full-body workout.三、完形填空6. It was a Sunday morning. I got out of bed as quick as

41、 a bunny because it was the final of my soccer tournament. On my way, I wondered what it would be like to 1 the shiny gold medal in my hands. As I got closer, I saw my team 2 on the field, so once I finally got there, I started rushing towards them. When the 3 was about to begin, I was already sweat

42、ing like a pig because it was so 4 . When both teams were on the field, the referee blew the whistle which was a 5 of the start of the game. As my teammates passed the 6 down the field, I heard the cheers from the parents. The score was zero to zero at half-time and I had a rest to get ready for the

43、 second half. We 7 the second half but still couldnt put the ball in the net. The game score was 8 at the end of the second half, which meant that we had to go to extra time. Towards the end of extra time, the other teams defender 9 one of my teammates, which 10 a free kick (任意球). I went up to take

44、the kick. Unfortunately, I missed. It was the end of 11 time, which meant that we had to go to penalties (點球) . I went up to take the first penalty. I was 12 and afraid that I would miss again, but once I 13 it, I was relaxed as I made it in the top left corner. The final 14 was 4 - 3 on penalties b

45、ut we 15 . After they gave me the silver medal, I went home and was happy that it was all over. And that was when I realized that second place wasnt that bad.1.A. holdB. coverC. touchD. win2.A. fightingB. quarrelingC. practicingD. competing3.A. gameB. performanceC. speechD. ceremony4.A. crowdedB. ho

46、tC. fierceD. warm5.A. pointB. secretC. problemD. signal6.A. ballB. messageC. flagD. order7.A. joinedB. controlledC. endedD. entered8.A. differentB. similarC. equalD. clear9.A. surroundedB. defeatedC. protectedD. attacked10.A. called forB. held backC. broke intoD. carried on11.A. longB. ordinaryC. ex

47、traD. present12.A. nervousB. confidentC. carefulD. aware13.A. sentB. tookC. threwD. shot14.A. numberB. scoreC. recordD. vote15.A. succeededB. missedC. lostD. quitted四、語法填空7. While I _ (study) at school two years ago, dramatic changes took place in my school. I was lucky enough to see that many tall

48、buildings_ (build). For example, a new library _ (set) up and would provide large quantities of books for us to read. Meanwhile, many other facilities_ (upgrade). For example, new computers_ (equip) in the classrooms and air conditioners _ (install) in the dormitory buildings. During that time, what

49、 made us really excited was that the cafeteria _ (repair) and _ (expect) to offer more healthy and delicious food. I was glad to enjoy these changes, for they would provide us with a better place to study and live. Although I have been away from school for one year, I still hope I can go back there

50、one day. Its said that a new playground _ (construct) to enrich students extracurricular life at present and _ (complete) at the end of next year.五、寫作8.假設你是紅星中學高三學生王小明,你打算參加題目為The most exciting sporting moment in my memory的征文活動。請你寫一篇英語短文投稿,內容包括: 比賽5000米長跑過程1.槍聲響起,運動員競相往前沖;2.李華一開始領先;3.最后一圈時,李華摔倒并受傷;4

51、.李華堅持跑到終點線,觀眾為他歡呼。感受_9.閱讀下面材料,根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段,使之構成一篇完整的短文。 During this past year, Ive had three instances of car trouble. Each time these things happened, I was sick of the way most people hadnt bothered to help. One of those times, I was on the side of the road for close to three hours with my bi

52、g Jeep. I put signs in the windows, big signs that said NEED A JACK(千斤頂) AND OFFER MONEY. Nothing. Right as I was about to give up, a Mexican family in a small truck pulled over, and the father bounded out. He sized up the situation and called his daughter, who spoke English. He conveyed through her

53、 that he had a jack but that it was too small for the Jeep, so we would need something to support it. Then he got a saw(銀) from the truck and cut a section out of a big log on the side of the road. We rolled it over and put his jack on top, and we were in business. I started taking the wheel off, an

54、d then, if you can believe it, I broke his tire iron. No worries: He handed it to his wife, and she was gone in a flash down the road to buy a new tire iron. She was back in 15 minutes. We finished the job, and I was a very happy man. The two of us were dirty and sweaty. His wife prepared a pot of w

55、ater for us to wash our hands. I tried to put a $ 20 bill in the mans hand, but he wouldnt take it, so instead I went up to the truck and gave it to his wife as quietly as I could. I asked the little girl where they lived. Mexico, she said. They were in Oregon so Mommy and Daddy could work on a frui

56、t farm for the next few weeks. Then they would go home.注意: 1.續寫詞數應為150左右; 2.請按如下格式作答。When I was about to say goodbye, the girl asked if Id had lunch. _ After they left, I got into my Jeep and opened the paper bag._答案以及解析1.答案：1-4.CDAB解析：1.細節理解題。由題干中的關鍵詞conditioned athletes可將解題信息定位至第二段,根據該段中的But the s

57、ports rules require that a race walkers knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact with the ground at all times.可知,競走運動的規則要求競走者的膝關節在腿擺動時的大部分時間里伸直,同時一只腳保持與地面接觸。據此可知,競走者必須遵循一些特殊的運動規則,故C項正確。2.推理判斷題。根據第五段中的some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner

58、s knee, are uncommon among race walkers可知,一些與跑步有關的損傷,如跑步者的膝蓋(受傷),在競走者中并不常見。據此可知,競走不太可能導致膝蓋受傷,故D項正確。3.細節理解題。根據第五段中的anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique可知,Norberg博士建議任何希望嘗試競走的人或許應該首先咨詢下教練或有經驗的競走者,以學習正確的技巧,故A項正確。4.觀點態度題。

59、根據全文內容可知,作者提到了競走這項運動的好處,同時也指出它的一些危害,態度是客觀的,故B項正確。 2.答案：1-4 ADCC解析：1.根據第一段中的 after my brothers had agreed to let their little sister join in their games和People said football wasnt for women and that my family shouldnt let me play可知，作者的家人在一開始就支持她踢足球。2.根據第四段中的 When I arrived, it was nearly midnight and

60、 the whole town was awake, waiting for me. I got into a firemans truck and people were waving可知，作者在2006年獲得了世界最佳女球員的稱號后回到家鄉時，全鎮的人都沒有睡覺，而是去熱烈歡迎她。3.作者在文章中講到即使許多人都反對她踢足球，她仍然以實際行動向人們證明她的天賦并最終取得了驚人的成績。由此可知，她是一個意志堅強的人。4.由倒數第二段中的 Sport is a tool for girls because it gives you the chance to do what you want和