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A. Exercise gives you a feeling of confidence. B. Exercise helps you to meet more people. C. Exercise makes you feel strong, fit and healthy. D. Exercise can completely make you happier. E. Exercise helps forget the problems and stress. |
We all know that exercise is great for you. But let's be honest, sometimes finding that motivation (动机) to work out can be a little difficult. So, in this post, I am going to share my top five reasons for working out.
When you work out, your body produces endorphins (安多酚) ,which will give you a rush of happiness. You will feel better after a workout than you did before it.
Whenever I move to a new city to study or work, I look for exercise classes to do. You meet like-minded (志趣相投的) people, and you can support each other during a difficult workout.
Exercise might give you a feeling of confidence from being comfortable with your body and appearance. This new confidence might even help in your social or work life.
Focusing on lifting weights or going for a run can help you forget the problems and stress of daily life, studies or work.
Every day, the weights feel lighter and you feel a great sense of achievement. Time goes by, and you'll feel strong and healthy.
So, next time you're feeling down, put your trainers on and get sweating. It might not be easy but I promise you will feel so much better once you have finished!
In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece. Since then, many countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the U.S.A., Spain and Australia. After more than a century, the games returned to its hometown.
When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem(会徽).The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games was a white circle of love branches in the sky.
In 2004, Athens developed a spirit of peace. An officer said, "While in Athens, the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a short time. We would like the message from the Athens Games to help countries come together and solve their problems."
The Olympic Games has been held in China. And China has already made a seal(图章)as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and means "Chinese seal — dancing Beijing". The character in the emblem is "Jing". It means the capital of China and it is like a runner or a dancer. The running figure(人形)of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics — faster, higher and stronger.
Kobe Bryant and LeBron James became NBA players when they graduated from high school. Their stories have encouraged many student basketball players in China to dream big. Kobe was born on August 23, 1978. He is an American professional basketball player. He plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. His nickname is "Black Mamba" or "Little Flying Man". LeBron James( born on December 30, 1984)is an American professional basketball player.He plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association.He is commonly nicknamed "King James" or "The Chosen One".
However, almost all professional players in China come from state-run (公立的) sports schools. This makes most talented student players in ordinary schools(普通学校) give up their dreams in sports, and concentrate on their studies instead .
The Nike High School League(耐克高中篮球联赛) gives Chinese school players a chance to play their games like never before. High school students from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei compete in the game.Although they have not yet become professional players ,their excellent performances are highly recognized(认可) by a number of people. Thousands of audience of members, including China national basketball team players Yi Jianlian and Ding Yanyuhang, watched the final of the league.
The Nike High School League encourages student players to keep making their basketball dreams come true.People hope they will work hard towards their goals and become professional plays in the future.
Skin-diving(潜水)is a new sport today. . It's like a visit to the moon! When you are under the sea, it's easy for you to climb big rocks(岩石), .
Everything is blue and green under the water. During the day, there's enough light. When fish swim nearby, .
When you have tanks(罐) of air on your back. You can stay in deep water for a long time. when you dive in deep water.
It's the most interesting part of this sport to catch fish. There are most uses for skin-diving, too. You can clean ships without(没有) taking them out of the water.
Now you see that skin-diving is both useful and interesting.
A. you can catch them with your two hands
B. I like going skin-diving very much
C. But you must be more careful
D. You can get many things in the deep sea
E. This sport takes you to a wonderful new world
F. because you aren’t heavy any more
G. The only use of skin-diving is to have more fun
Skin-diving(赤身潜水运动) a new sport today. It will be more and more popular. This sport takes you to a wonderful new world. It is like a visit to the moon. Skin-diving means you can go under water. When you are under water, you are not heavy and you can climb big rocks easily
Here, under water, everything is blue and green. During the day, there is a lot of light. You can see everything. When fish swim near you, it's easy to catch them with your hands. What an interesting thing!
When you have tanks(箱) of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. It's quite different in the deep sea, but you must be careful when you dive in deep water. Try to keep yourself safe.
To catch fish is one of the most interesting parts of this sport. And there are many other uses of skin-diving. You can clean ships without taking them out of the water. You can also get many things from the deep sea.
Five interesting sports
Our most unusual sports from around the world
Every country has a national sport and some popular sports are now played across the world. However, in most countries, people also play unusual sports, with strange or interesting rules. Here are our top five unusual sports from around the planet.
Man vs. Horse Marathon
This race takes place in a small town in Wales, about 200 miles from London. It's called a marathon (马拉松),but it's actually 35.4km, not 42.2km like a usual marathon. People race against horses across the hills and mountains. It started in 1981, but a human did not win until 2004.
Camel Wrestling
In Turkey, camel (骆驼) wrestling is a very old sport. The largest camel wrestling competition takes place every year and thousands of people come. In the sport, two camels fight against each other. Sometimes the camels do not want to fight and they run through the crowds, which can be dangerous.
Dragon Boat Racing
Every year in China, thousands of people watch dragon boat races. A dragon boat is a traditional Chinese boat with a painted dragon's head on one end. There can be up to 36 people or more racing in each boat in the water. Dragon boat racing is also popular in some other Asian countries.
Caber Toss
In this sport, players compete to throw a large piece of wood called a caber as far as they can. There is no rule about the size of the caber, but it's usually the size of a small tree. It's an ancient Scottish sport. Visitors to the UK can check it out.
Chess Boxing
A good chess boxer needs to be both strong and smart. Players play a round of chess, followed by a round of boxing. There are eleven rounds in total. Chess boxing was invented in 1992 by an English comic book writer. The sport is more popular in England and Germany.
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Different sports have different rules for the audience. For example, you have to keep quiet while you are watching gymnastics. But cheering can really help basketball and football players. So it is a good idea to learn about the culture and rules of sports.
Read the ticket carefully before you arrive. Try to reach your seat half an hour before the start of a game and don't walk about when the game is being held because you might disturb other audience.
Using flash to take photos is quite disturbing to tennis players. Mobile photos cannot be used in centers.
Horse riding is a sport for gentlemen. So control yourself. Don't get overexcited! You'd better not make noises or wave flags. These can surprise the horses in the stadium.
During the marathon (马拉松), your cheering is important to the runners. But don't trouble them. Don't offer them food unless they ask for it. Your help may put then off.
Have you ever considered starting a fitness program? Since exercise can reduce the risk of diseases, improve balance, help lose weight, better sleep habits and even make you confident, you should start a fitness program in the following steps.
Test your fitness level
How many meters can you walk or run in one minute? How much time does it take you to swim 50 meters? What is your heart rate (心率)? The data (数据) of your fitness level can help you know what activities you need.
Design your fitness program
You may have begun your daily exercise. But a personal plan helps more. First, you should have your fitness goals (目标). For example, what do you want to look like, to be slimmer or quicker? A balanced plan will help you start low, progress slowly, do right activities and even allow you to recover (康复) if you get hurt.
Prepare things needed for sports
You need something practical, enjoyable and easy to use. It could be a pair of trainers, a volleyball or a bicycle. You can also download fitness apps (应用程序) on your mobile phone to measure distances, calories burned or your heart rate.
Take action
Now you're ready for action. When you begin, don't always try tough tasks. Listen to your body and reduce exercise time if necessary.
Monitor your progress
Test your fitness level again six weeks later. If you have achieved your goals, increase exercise time to continue improving.
Starting an exercise program is an important decision. By planning carefully and acting step by step, you can have good health.
Is it a big bird? No, this is a man. He is flying like a bird in the sky. This is an exciting sport. It is wingsuit flying(翼装飞行).
Wingsuit flyers usually jump from 1,200 meters high. They all need to use the wingsuit. They need to protect(保护) themselves, so they must learn some skills. For example, they must learn how to use the parachute(降落伞) on their back.
People have different ideas about wingsuit flying. Some people like wingsuit flying. They think it is very exciting. They think it is a way to show they are brave. However, some people have a different idea. They are afraid of it and don't want to try it.
What about you? Do you want to try wingsuit flying?
Today, the popularity of basketball has (rise) around the world, with many young people dreaming becoming famous players. In China, you can sometimes see people playing basketball in parks, schools and even factories. Basketball has not become a popular sport to play, but it has also become a popular sport to watch. Although America's NBA games are most famous in the world, the CBA games are (become) more popular in China. The number of foreign players, (include) Chinese players, in the NBA has (increase). There (be) also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up to these basketball (hero) and want to become players like them. These stars encourage young people to work hard to achieve (they) dreams.
Winter Olympics is also (call) the White Olympics. International Olympic Committee (IOC国际奥委会) handed the 2022 Olympic events to Beijing July 31,2015. The IOC saw it as a wise (choose). Beijing will be the first city to host both summer winter Games in the world after it hosted the 2008 summer Olympics.
Thousands of Chinese people, (especial) teenagers, are interested in winter sports because they can get a lot of fun from it. People all think that (host) the 2022 Olympic Winter Games will encourage more young people (join) in ice and snow sports. The Bird's Nest Stadium and the Water Cube will again welcome the sports (love) from home and abroad. We believe that Chinese people will show excellent Olympics to the world. We are sure that people all over the world will enjoy (they) during the Games. Let's look forward to it!
Hello! I'm your AI robot Andy. Now let's play a game. I'll describe some kinds of activities. Please match the topic with the description. Are you ready? Go!
It is a great way to teach you the importance of using your own hands to create something from nothing.
If you lose yourself in it, you can find a whole new world without leaving your house. And you can do better than non—readers in schoolwork and exams.
They ae physical activities. People compete against each other. Sometimes speed, skills and teamwork are needed.
Maybe you are not naturally more musical than others. If you enjoy singing, dancing or playing an instrument, they can become great hobbies.
Whether they are stamps, coins, cards, model cars, or whatever else interests yon, it's a great way to learn about people and places.
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Many people today like exercise. Some like to run, and some like to walk. Others dance or playball games. They do different kinds of exercise. Why do people like exercising? It's good for their health. And exercise helps to make them tired, so they sleep better at night.
You may like to run. If you do, take care of your feet. Make sure you have the right shoes. Some people like to run on roads, but they must watch out for cars.
Walking is good exercise. You may take a long walk in the park. It's more fun if you don't go alone. Go with a friend. Both of you may have a great time.
Some people like to swim. But others don't like to go into the water. If you like this kind of exercise, make sure that someone is watching you. You must always take care when you are in the water. Jumping a rope(跳绳) or riding a bike is also good exercise. There are many other exercises. Find out what you like. You may need help at first. Some people often do exercise, and they can help you. Do exercise every day, and you will know what it makes you feel.
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Do you know any special sports at the Olympic Games in history? Let's look at these:
Rope(绳子) Climbing
Rope climbing was a special game in the Athens 1896 Olympic Games. Players in this game had to show quick speed and beautiful movements at the same time. So it was very hard for people to play such a sport. After the Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games, this game .
Horse long Jump
In the Paris 1900 Olympic Games horses had a good to take part in the long jump. Horse Long Jump only held once at the Olympics and the winning horse did . The winning was Extra Dry. It didn't jump very far. It jumped for 6.10 meter. The world for the long jump by a person is 8.95 meters.
Poodle Clipping (狗狗剪毛比赛)
Also in the Paris 1900 Olympic Games, a man named Avril Lafoule the gold medal in poodle clipping. He had perfect cutting (修剪) . He cut 17 dogs in 2 hours.
There are many kinds of ball games in the world, basketball, volleyball, football, baseball …In my opinion(观点), the most popular game is football. When the important matches begin, all the audience cheer for one side or the other.
Football started in England. Now it's very popular in many countries, such as France, Germany, Italy and so on. It is surprising that very small kids in England know a lot about football.
They can tell you the names of the players in most of the important teams. They can show you the photos of their favorite players. They can remember clearly the results of the most important matches. They can even expect(预料)which team will win or which team will lose. Can you believe it?
However, in China, Chinese students work hard for higher grades and they have no time for sports. The schools should arrange(安排)some games and matches for their students. It's good for children.
Karate is a sport event to be held in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It will be the first appearance of karate at the Summer Olympics.
Karate, like Chinese Wushu, is a kind of martial—art. It developed in East Asia over centuries, becoming systematized in Okinawa in the 17th century. It was brought into Japan in the 1920 s. After about fifty—year development, it became an international sport event. Generally speaking, karate competition includes two types— kata (forms) and kumite (sparring).
Kata are demonstrations of attacking and defensive movements of one person against a imaginary opponent. Competitors choose the kata to demonstrate from 102 kata that are recognized by the World Karate Federation. Competitors are not allowed to demonstrate the same Kata twice during the competition. Its stage is an 8 m x 8 m square. Lined up outside the square, seven judges judge the competition. And the scores given by three of them are added to decide who the winner is. What the score is depends on the strength, speed, rhythm, balance and power of strikes and kicks and so on.
In kumite, two competitors spar with each other. A head judge with four side judges observe their sparring. Attacks with good form, power and control gQt between one and three points.
•One point — "Yuko" —is given for a closed hand punch to the head, neck, stomach, side or back of the opponent.
•Two points — "Waza—ari" — are given for a middle kick to the body.
•Three points— "Ippon" — are scored for a high kick to the head.
A competitor wins by having eight points more than their opponent within three minutes. In a tie, the competitor who scores the first point is the winner. In a scoreless competition, the winner will be decided by the judges.
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What is orienteering?
Orienteering is a sport which began in Europe in 1918. It is very popular in Scandinavia. In Sweden, a five-day orienteering event attracts over 15, 000 orienteers every year.
To orient yourself means to work out where you are. In orienteering, people run or walk around a course, using a compass and a map to find their way.
Orienteering is known as the "O sport", because orienteers need to think about where the controls might be and when they should run.
Another name for orienteering is "cunning (灵巧的) running", because you must think about the best way to go. Which route (should you choose? Should you run down the long track(小路)or climb over the big hill?
How do you do it?
Runners use a compass and a map to find red and white markers in the bush The markers are called controls.
Each runner chooses a course. There are simple courses for beginners. There are harder courses for runners or walkers who have done orienteering before. And there are the hardest courses for the best runners.
Who does it?
Orienteering is popular with people of all ages, in many parts of the world.
Orienteering began in Australia in 1969. In 1985, the world championships were held in this country. They ran in the bush near Bendigo, in Victoria. Orienteers came from Scandinavia,
France, China, Japan, the USA, New Zealand and many other countries.
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Archery has a 10,000-year history, when bows and arrows were first used for hunting and war. Archery first appeared at the Paris Olympics of 1900. It was removed after 1908 and only returned to the Olympics at Munich in 1972. |
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Did you know? In the 14th century, archery that an English law required every man, aged 7 to 60, to practise it. |
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This sport was invented by British soldiers in India who called it Poona, the same name as the town in which they lived. It was first played at the Olympics in 1992 at Barcelona. Although the rules of the modern sport were developed in England, Asian countries are now the best. |
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Did you know? The best balls are said to be made from the feathers of the left wing of a goose. |
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There are two medal competitions for Olympic football, one for men's teams and one for women's Football was first played at the 1908 Olympic Games and it has been played at every Olympic Games ever since, except for Los Angeles 1932. |
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Did you know? Hungary has won three football gold medals-more than any other country. |
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This Korean sport's name means "the way of the hand and foot". The players get points by hitting each other with these two parts of the body only. The players mustn't lie on the floor and no equipment can be used. Taekwondo first appeared at the 2000 Sydney Games. |
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Lizzie Singer plays basketball for a school in New York City. She was excited to play her next game. Soon after the game started, she hurt her leg. She had to do exercise to make her leg strong. More than 30 million kids in the United States take part in sports. A report says that about 3.5 million of them were hurt when playing sports. In one year, about 250,000 kids were injured (受伤) when playing basketball. They had to go to the hospital. In a single year, 75,000 soccer players went to the hospital, too. 200,000 kids go to the hospital with football injuries each year. Baseball injuries send about 100,000 kids to the hospital each year.
The good news is that kids can keep from getting hurt. We should try to be a 'smart sports player. Follow these tips from a sports doctor for safe game.
·Get in shape. Exercise before your team plays.
·Play a different sport. It will exercise different parts of your body.
·Warm up. Make sure you stretch(伸展运动)before you play.
·Wear the right clothes.
·Listen to your body. Tell a parent or coach if you're in pain.