) He is 

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.

2) She is 

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.

3) She is 

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.

4) She is 

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.

5) He is 

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.

Yes. Generally speaking, these sports are popular among college students, though they are not as popular as basketball and soccer.

• Not all of these sports are popular among college students. As far as I know, swimming and tennis are more popular among college students than the other three sports.

Reference:

1. I like jogging and playing tennis. When I jog, I listen to music or English. So I don't feel bored and I can learn something while exercising. I also like playing tennis because it is a very exciting sport and it is fun playing with friends.

2. • I don't do sports every day, but I try to exercise regularly. On weekdays, I'm too busy with my classes and homework, so I can only do sports occasionally. But on weekends I always manage to spend as much time as I can playing table tennis, going hiking, or doing yoga.

• I spend about half an hour doing exercise every morning. Usually, I run on the sports field on campus. But if it rains, I do push-ups (俯卧撑) and sit-ups (仰卧起坐) in my dorm. If I have time, I play soccer or basketball in the afternoon with my classmates.

3. Yes, I think so. Playing sports offers many obvious benefits. Playing sports is good to our health and good health is important for success at college. It also helps cultivate cooperation and teamwork. Besides, playing sports is very good for the development of our social skills, for sports teach us how to communicate and cooperate with people.

Reference:

1. Because the Sydney-to-Melbourne race is 875 kilometers long and it is a harsh test of endurance for the world's top athletes. 

2. Cliff Young was a toothless 61-year-old farmer; he was wearing rubber boots, and was much older than the other runners. 

3. Other athletes neither believed it nor treated Cliff Young with respect.

4. Because Cliff Young didn't run properly. He had the strangest running style and appeared to shuffle.

5. When people found that Cliff Young ran through the entire night without sleeping and when it seemed to them that he intended to keep running until he reached the finish line or fell ill or was injured.

6. When he was running, Cliff Young imagined he was gathering his sheep and trying to outrun a storm.

7. Cliff Young gave all the prize money to five other runners. He didn't keep a single cent for himself.

8. Cliff Young is a brilliant example showing that ordinary people also have the inherent quality to achieve great results.

Reference:

1. I think teamwork, fair play and honesty, and excellence in performance best characterize the spirit of sports.

• Teamwork: Individuals can be strong on their own, but they can be much stronger in a team. You can't win alone in a team game.

• Fair play and honesty: Respect the rules of the game. Be honest. Never cheat even though you know you won't get caught.

• Excellence in performance: Always try your best. Show your efforts and best performance.

2. By playing sports, people can cultivate honesty, determination, and mutual respect.

• Honesty: You will learn that having the sense of fair play and observing moral principles are essential in playing sports.

• Determination: Be ready to face difficulties or frustrations and never give up. Ultimately, this could be the deciding factor when it comes to winning or losing.

• Mutual respect: It is compulsory to play by the rules. You will learn to respect your opponents, fellow players, referees, and fans.

3. No, winning isn't the most important thing in sports. Winning is good, but there is much more about playing sports than winning. Playing sports brings about many benefits, the most important of which is to cultivate the spirit of sports. The spirit of sports is best reflected in the Olympic Creed, which reads: "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."

4. I think it means that a true champion has great confidence and determination that we should not take lightly. A true champion knows one must push his limits of endurance or strength or skill to achieve victory. A true champion never gives up.

5. The story of Cliff Young is extraordinary and inspirational, from which I have learned a great deal. I have learned that we should pursue our dreams regardless of what other people have to say. An ordinary person can become a hero, and wonderful things do happen when we are determined and committed. Most important of all, we should believe in ourselves!

1. The

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conference which I attend every year is going to be held in London in January next year.

2. According to the terms of your

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, you must give three months' notice if you intend to leave this company.

3. We were honored that so many people of

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and talent were present to discuss the issues.

4. The local government has been providing

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support to them, without which they couldn't have been so successful.

5. The secret agent promised that the information he

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was obtained from reliable sources.

6. Whether

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or professional, American football is perhaps the most popular sport in the US. It attracts a total attendance of over 40 million and is watched by many more millions on television each year.

7. Shops try to meet the DIY (do-it-yourself) fashion by offering consumers parts and hardware which they can

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at home.

8. I wonder how she will

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to the news if I tell her she is not going to get a raise this year.

9. It was

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that the professor's lecture failed to impress the students as some of them had left before it was over.

10. We all admitted that the trip was worthwhile after we saw a(n)

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palace and a fantastic museum.

1. He argues that the designer of this teaching plan makes a false

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that all learners are at the same level.

2. All the tourists were

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by the magnificent scenery along the coastline.

3. In some parts of the world, the population

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in the past two decades led to the lack of food and health care.

4. This hospital lacked the most

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facilities like X-ray machines and operating rooms.

5. Workers who have been unfairly dismissed should be given

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by the company.

6. In the course of

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, some birds have lost their power of flight and started to live on land.

7. Almost all the people who have watched this movie agree that it is the most

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movie because it is about a talking dog.

8. I suggest that you not read this novel because it is not interesting and it would

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you to death.

9. Skipping breakfast and eating too much before sleep will

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to the problem of being overweight.

10. This change is part of a(n)

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effort to create a new and better generation of English proficiency tests.

For several centuries, cricket (板球) has been a very popular sport in England. It has been enjoyed by both professional and 1)

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players. This super-popular game is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players. It can provide you with health benefits like building 2)

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, balance, and physical fitness. But for a team sport, cricket also places 3)

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players under unusual pressure because every team player is 4)

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 of each other.

Cricket might have started in early 16th-century England. Written records 5)

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evidence of a game known as creag being played by Prince Edward at Newenden, Kent in 1301; and it is possible, 6)

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no hard evidence, that this was a form of cricket. By the end of the 18th century, cricket had 7)

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into a national sport of England. The growth of the British Empire led to cricket being played abroad and by the mid-19th century the first international 8)

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were held. Cricket has had a(n) 9)

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 impact on popular culture in England. It has had an influence on the vocabulary of the English language, with such phrases as that's not cricket 10)

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to describe unfair behavior in general.

1. I felt terribly sorry to learn that his sister

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after having fought against cancer for three years.

2. The Chinese swimmer was

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at the beginning of the women's 100-meter freestyle final, but she didn't give up and finally took the lead.

3. The rich man thinks that he will die in disgrace if he does not

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his money for the public good.

4. They

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letting him go and would like him to stay on after his present contract expires.

5.

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seven million students are graduating from university this year. This will undoubtedly add to the employment pressure in the job market.

6. If he is determined to do something, he will do it

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what other people will say.

7. The movie was a complete waste of time. I

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have stayed at home.

8. The authorities promise to introduce an effective health service so that people do not need to spend too much money when they

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.

9. Thousands of people were

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at yesterday's strike, which caused great confusion.

10. They got to know each other in their 20s and

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they are still in close touch with each other.

By the fifth night, he had overtaken them all. By the sixth day, he led the whole pack of runners by a wide lead. He led all the way to the finish line, smashing the record by finishing the 875-kilometer race in 5 days, 15 hours and 4 minutes – 9 hours faster than anyone before! In that instant, Cliff Young became a beloved national hero.

In 1564, William Shakespeare, the great poet and playwright (剧作家), was born in England. As a boy, he attended a local grammar school in his hometown. At the age of 18 he married Anne Hathaway, and they had three children. Between 1585 and 1592, he developed a successful career in London. By 1592 several of his plays were on the London stage and he had become well-known by acting and writing plays. He appeared to have retired from the theater and returned to his hometown around 1613. In 1616, at the age of 52, he passed away.

有关古代奥林匹克运动会的最早文字记载可追溯至公元前776年。古代奥运会每4年举办一次，在8月6日与9月19日之间的一个纪念宙斯的宗教节日期间举行。第一届现代奥运会于1896年在希腊雅典举办。奥运会的标志由五个大小相同的套环组成，代表着五大洲的联合和来自世界各地运动员的大聚会。奥运会真正腾飞、成为一项国际体育盛会是在1924年之后，即第8届奥运会在巴黎举办之后。这一年，来自44个国家约3,000名运动员同场竞技，并且第一次在奥运会上增加了闭幕式这一仪式。同年，冬季奥运会首次亮相，比赛项目包括花样滑冰、冰球、雪橇和冬季两项运动。80年后，2004年夏季奥运会在相隔一个多世纪后再次在雅典举办，来自201个国家的近11,000名运动员展开竞技，创下参赛国数量之最。

Tai Chi is a kind of martial arts, and a fitness exercise as well. It has a long history in China. With slow and gentle movements, Tai Chi is suitable for people of any age, sex, or body type to practice. It can be used to provide self-defense as well as build the body. Therefore, it has become very popular among Chinese people. During its development, Tai Chi borrowed and absorbed desirable elements from traditional Chinese philosophy, medicine, and martial arts, and it has developed into a sport with unique features. As a unique sport in China, Tai Chi is also gaining increasing popularity among many foreign friends.

1. The text is mainly about the benefits sports can bring to young people.

2. Sports can keep young people healthy, give them a sense of self-worth and accomplishment, teach them to deal with both failure and success, and help them learn to cooperate with others.

3. Yes, participation in competitive team sports can do harm to young people sometimes.

1. It means that the qualities of the future leaders are formed through the activities that they participate in now.

2. Team sports can bring about attributes such as inspiration and physical stimulation.

3. By mentioning lemons and honey, the author wants to illustrate that in order to get to know the real meaning of something, you have to experience it.

4. The quotation implies that it doesn't matter whether you win or lose in a game. What matters is whether you try your best or play fair or work as a team.

5. By taking part in team sports, talented people have the chance to develop leadership skills and earn the respect of their team members.

6. Through sports, those who lack talent will learn the value of individual hard work, the value of cooperation and teamwork, and the fundamental importance of planning and preparation for the positive outcome of their ambitions.

7. When too much emphasis is put on winning, children may suffer psychological harm, and may miss the learning opportunities sports can offer.

8. It means winning is not everything, but we must win as there is no other option for us. In saying this, the football coach means that although people often say winning is not everything, it turns out to be the most important thing on the playground. What he wants to convey is that players should do all their best to win.

1. There are many benefits we can get from playing sports:

• It can improve our health, fitness, and overall well-being.

• It is fun and makes us enjoy our college life more.

• It helps us develop self-discipline. We can learn to set goals and work hard to achieve the goals.

• It provides us with a positive physical appearance and higher self-esteem.

• It helps us learn how to act with grace in the face of failure, and come to know that we can't always win and winning is not everything.

2. Yes, I have played in competitive sports. I was on the class volleyball team in high school. Every year we competed at the school sports meeting. I usually felt stressed out a few days before the game. I would calm myself down by closing my eyes and taking deep breaths, or by practicing meditation or yoga. Besides, I would keep telling myself that my team had practiced a lot, we cooperated well, and we were ready.

3. • No, I don't have any trouble in cooperating with others in team sports. I play team sports such as basketball and football. I can always get along well with my teammates and my opponents as well, for I'm understanding and considerate, and I can handle defeat with good grace.

• I seldom play any team sports. I love sports, but I only play sports alone, such as jogging, swimming, Tai Chi, and yoga. But I don't think I will have trouble playing in team sports, for I always believe that you win as a team, and you lose as a team.

4. Take up a sport, practice it, and you'll love it. Playing sports benefits you both for the time being and in the long run. By playing sports, you will enjoy good health, better self-image, and therefore greater confidence; and you will meet more people, learn to deal with stress or depression. So, let sports become part of your life, for the benefits will not only add up to a better quality of life, but will also last a lifetime.

5. We should be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. If you win, be humble. Don't boast about your talents or skills. Don't play down your opponents. But if you lose, be gracious. Don't complain that the judge wasn't fair, or your teammates didn't play well, or your opponents were just lucky. Say "Congratulations!" to your opponents, and shake hands with them. Also thank your teammates for their efforts.

1. The work of the sales team was absolutely

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to the success of the new toy company.

2. The general fought many hard battles and won countless medals, but he remains

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.

3. Our English teacher always asked us to

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new words and phrases in the text.

4. I think it is great that you have found someone with whom you can share

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understanding and love.

5. They promised to make every effort to

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the task in time. I think we should trust them.

6. When you go to a new country, you need to

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to the new manners and customs.

7. At the meeting, he

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three important elements, namely, trade, human resources, and capital investment.

8. When children

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difficulties on their own, they develop new skills and a strong belief in their abilities.

9. A friend of mine has decided to give up his well-paid job because the position is too

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and he has no time for his family.

10. It takes a(n)

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amount of time and energy to achieve proficiency (精通) in a foreign language. 

1. Don't blame the children

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their bad manners. It's their parents who are to blame because they should have taught them to behave properly.

2. This course requires students to read widely in literature, and it places emphasis

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women's literature.

3. The aim of the program is to provide students with the basic skills of the profession and an ability to adapt

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new circumstances.

4. Many young women are so keen to keep themselves

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shape that they take the diet to extremes.

5. The expenses and planning involved in travel canceled

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the possible pleasure she would have.

6. The discussions are intended to pave the way

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official agreements between the two countries.

7. This booklet gives you guidance on how to deal

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problems in the workplace.

8. Jerry loves his mother, but sometimes he feels she is a little bit too harsh

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him.

9. If you are lacking

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confidence, ask yourself what most frightens you and find ways to overcome it.

10. Online shopping has been growing

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an increasing rate these years. 

1. It is thought that writing about troubling experiences helps people deal with them.

2. It is reported that a film by an unknown director has won the first prize in the film festival.

3. It was known that this world-famous company evolved from a small company with a few people and a single office.

1. The ticket is a good deal, but the trip is

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(并不是没有问题的).

2. They knew this was

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(并非没有风险), but they encouraged us to carry out the plan.

3. Based on the evidence of the murder case, the policeman's concerns are

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(并非没有依据).

Hi Philip,

Are you coming for a sporting weekend with me next month? It would be great – just for a change from 1)

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computer games. We can 2)

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lots of different activities. We could even 3)

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fishing. We certainly can't go skiing in summer, but we can 4)

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swimming.

Are you thinking of 5)

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morning exercise? I think you should. You can 6)

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whatever sports you like. I've never 7)

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 golf, but I'm going to learn that. I have often been told that if we can exercise just two or three times a week, for about half an hour each time, we will certainly 8)

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our body in shape. Let's try it out!

By the way, have you read the story about Cliff Young? Compared with other athletes, he was much older, without any substantial support of money or equipment. However, what is missing can be 9)

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through hard work and practice. In a marathon race, he 10)

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distinction with his determination. He 11)

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the record by finishing the race nine hours earlier than anyone else! He definitely 12)

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the respect of all of us as he showed us how ordinary individuals can achieve remarkable results.

Sincerely,

Greg