Sports News of the Week
Bolt gains 100m title again in Moscow
Last updated: Monday, Aug-12-2013, 08:54
USAIN BOLT of Jamaica won the men's 100 meters final during the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow on Sunday.
Usain Bolt was made to look human by a combination of a Russian rainstorm and a fired-up Justin Gatlin on Sunday but the Jamaican superstar was still good enough to regain his world 100 meters title in a surging 9.77 seconds.
With former world and Olympic champion and twice-banned doper Gatlin leading at halfway, Bolt was forced to race a rival, rather than the clock.
Jason Dufner wins PGA Championship
Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 10:38
Jason Dufner won his first major title at the 95th PGA Championship, the top U.S. golf competition, seizing an early lead on Sunday at Oak Hill, Texas and holding on for victory despite a bogey-bogey finish.
The 36-year-old American, who squandered a four-shot lead with four holes to play in losing the 2011 PGA Championship, fired a final-round two-under par 68 to finish on 10-under par 270 for 72 holes.
Isinbaeva leads harvest day for host Russia at Moscow worlds
Last updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 10:35
Russia's "pole vault queen" Elena Isinbaeva ignited the Luzhniki stadium as she claimed her third world title on the fourth day of the 2013 IAAF World
Championships here on Tuesday, which saw host Russia harvested two gold and one silver medals in seven finals.
Ireland's Heffernan wins world walk title at 35 Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14,2013,15:15
Ireland's Robert Heffernan won the world championship 50km walk title on Wednesday as the 35-year-old finally tasted glory after 13 years of heartbreak and near-misses.
Heffernan, fourth in the 2012 Olympic 50km and fourth in both walks at last year's European championships, broke clear of Mikhail Ryzhov after 35km to deny Russia a clean sweep of the walks after they took gold in both 20km events earlier in the week.When did Bolt regain the men's 100 meters final?
A.August 11. | B.August 12. | C.August 13. | D.August 14. |
Where is the PGA held?
A.Jamaica. | B.Russia. | C.America. | D.Ireland. |
______ won the world championship at last after trying hard for 13 years.
A.Jason | B.Bolt | C.Isinbaeva | D.Heffernan |
TODAY, Friday, November 12
JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8a. m. to 8p.m.
Tel: 682—1158.
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.
MUSICAL HALL at The Star and Garter, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, provided by the Aba Daba Music Hall company. Good food and entertainment fair price. Tel: 789—6749.
MFAMILY night out? Join the sing-along at The Black Horse. Sheen Road, Richmond.
The John Bennett Big Band at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 80p.
ATHE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion(手风琴).
Tel: 789—4536
SUNDAY, November 14
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco, free at The Lord Napier, Mort Lake High Street, from 8 am to 8 p.m.
FOLK MUSIC at The Derby Arms, Upper Richmond Road. The Short Stuff and residents the Norman Chop Trio. Non-remembers 70p. Tel: 688—4626.
HEAVY MUSIC with Tony Simon at The Bull, Upper Richmond Road. Where and when can you hear the Norman Chop Trio?
A.At the Bull’s Head on Sunday. |
B.At the Derby Arms on Sunday. |
C.At the Bull on Saturday. |
D.At the Black Horse on Saturday. |
Where and when can you hear the Mike Thomas Jazz Band?
A.At the Derby Arms on Friday. |
B.At the Black Horse on Friday. " |
C.At the Star and Garter on Saturday. , |
D.At the Derby Arms on Sunday. |
You want to enjoy the electric accordion on Saturday. Which telephone number do you have to ring to find out what time it starts?
A.789—6749. | B.789—4536. | C.682—1158. | D.688—4626. |
You want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family.
Where should you go?
A.Disco at The Lord Napier. |
B.The sing-along at The Black Horse. |
C.The electric accordion at The Derby Arms. |
D.Jazz at The Bull’s Head. |
You want to spend the same day at two different places and don’t want to cross any street. Which of the following is your best choice?
A.The sing-along at the Black Horse and Jazz at The Bull’s Head. |
B.The sing-along at The Black Horse and Folk Music at The Derby Arms. |
C.Folk Music at The Derby Arms and Heavy Music with Tony Simon at The Bull. |
D.Musical Hal lat The Star &Garter and Disco at The Lord Napier. |
People need to relax and enjoy themse1ves.One way they can have a good time is to watch a baseball game or another sports event.Even thousands of years ago,groups of people gathered to watch skilled athletes(运动员).
Over 2000 years ago in Greece,certain days in the year were festival days.These were holidays when people stopped work and enjoyed themselves.They liked to watch athletes take part in races and other games of skill.
The most important festival was held every four years at the town of Olympia.It was held in honor of the Greek God Zeus(Zus).For five days,athletes from all parts of the Greek world took part in the Olympic Games.At the Olympic Games,people could watch them box(拳击),run,jump and so on.There was a relay race between two teams of men in which a lighted torch(火矩)was passed from runner to runner.The Olympic Games were thought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had to stop fighting.Just then people were allowed to travel to the games safely.Thousands of people came to Olympia from cities in Greece and from her colonies(殖民地)in Africa,Asia and Italy.They met as friends to cheer their favorite athletes and to enjoy themselves.What happened in Greece over 2000 years ago?
A.People needn’t to work. |
B.There were often against one another in cities. |
C.People watched baseball games. |
D.People didn’t go to any games at all. |
What were those countries in Africa?
A.Friends. | B.Enemies. | C.Colonies. | D.Relatives. |
What did people do at the games?
A.They fought. | B.They just talked to friends. |
C.They cheered for their favorite athletes. | D.They tried to find friends. |
Greek cities then were fighting so they_____.
A.were weak | B.were safe |
C.couldn’t go to other cities freely | D.could see each other |
The best title for the story is“_____”.
A.Greece at War | B.To gather for the Games |
C.Stop Fighting | D.Sport |
Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap,strong and fast.He was able to se11 millions of cars because he could produce them in large numbers at a time;that is,he made many cars of the same kind.Ford’s father hoped that his son would become a farmer,but the young man did not like the idea and he went to Detroit(底特律)where he worked as a mechanic(机械师).By the age of 29,in 1892,he had built his first car.However,the car made in this way,the famous “ Model T ” did not appear until 1908. Five years ago, Ford started his great motor car factory.This kind of car showed to be well-known that it remained unchanged for twenty year.Since Ford’s time,this way of producing cars in large numbers has become common in industry and has reduced the price of many goods which would be very expensive.Henry Ford was the man to built _____ cars.
A.cheap and strong | B.cheap and long |
C.fast and expensive | D.strong and slow |
Ford was able to sell millions of cars,because_____.
A.he made many cars | B.his cars are many |
C.he made lots of cars of the same kind | D.both A and B |
The young man became a mechanic,_______.
A.which was his father’s will | B.which was against his own will |
C.which was against his father’s will | D.which was his teacher’s will |
The “ Model T ” was very famous_____.
A.before 1908 | B.between 1982 and 1908 |
C.before 1892 | D.after 1908 |
Ford built his own car factory_____.
A.in 1903 | B.in 1908 | C.in 1913 | D.in 1897 |
Jack Brown,an office worker,lives in Washington.He inherited(继承) a million dollars when he was 23,but he wasn’t happy at all.When his college friends were looking for their jobs,he didn’t have to.Jack decided to living a simple life like everyone else.He gave $l0,000 of his money to a charity(慈善机构)to help poor children live a better life.Today he is 36.He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only,but he is Very happy.
Up to now Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world,by sending them each$200 a month.The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing.Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress(进步).They can write to each other.but usually the children do not speak English.
When Jack first heard about these children,he wanted to help them.“It was nothing special,” he said.“Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping,I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa.He said that the meeting was Very exciting.“When I met her.I felt very ,very happy."he said.“ I saw that the money was used for a good cause.It brought me happiness.I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.”Jack didn’t need to look for a job ___________.
A.before he went to college | B.after he went to Africa |
C.because he got one million dollars | D.before he received a report |
Jack has sent them each $200 a month to help some poor children _______.
A.only in Washington | B.only in England |
C.only in Africa | D.around the world |
Jack learned about the children’s progress by ________.
A.visiting them each year | B.getting a report every year |
C.staying with them | D.talking to them in English |
The underlined(划线的)words “for a good cause ”means“________” in Chinese.
A.施舍 | B.行善 | C.优惠 | D.赏赐 |
What’s the main idea of the story?
A.Help others,and you will feel happy. |
B.It’s necessary to write letters to poor children. |
C.Live a simple life,and you can give others help. |
D.Enjoy life. |
Do you love the holidays, but hate gaining weight? You are not alone. Holidays are times for celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.
Here are some tips for preventing(阻止) weight gain and maintaining(维持) physical fitness:
Don’t skip meals. Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack. This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.
Control the amount of food. Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to "load up". You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.
Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables. Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you to feel full.
Stick to physical activity. Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk help to burn off excess calories.
Avoid(避免) high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy may have large amount of fat. Choose lean meat (瘦肉).Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of creamy food.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.You should never eat delicious foods. |
B.Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you to eat less. |
C.Holidays are happy days but they may bring you weight problems. |
D.Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight. |
Which of the following can NOT help people to lose weight according to the passage?
A.Eating lean meat. | B.Creamy food. |
C.Eating raw fruit or vegetables. | D.Physical exercise. |
Many people can’ t control their weight during the holidays mainly because they__________.
A.can’ t help being tempted to eat constantly | B.take part in too many parties |
C.enjoy delicious foods sometimes | D.can’t help turning away from foods. |
If the passage appeared(出现) in a newspaper , which section(专栏) is the most suitable one ?
A.Holidays and Festivals section | B.Health and Fitness section |
C.Fashion section | D.Student Times Club section. |
What is the best title of the passage ?
A.How to avoid holiday feasting and celebrating . |
B.Do’ s and don’ ts for keeping slim and fit. |
C.How to avoid weight gain over holidays. |
D.Wonderful holidays, boring weight. |