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  “Tear’em apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee(裁判)!”

  These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events.At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough.But let’s not kid ourselves.They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed.Volumes have been written about the way words affect us.It has been shown that words having certain connotations(含义)may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior.I see the term “opponent” as one of those words.Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.

  The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent ”is “adversary”:“enemy” “one who opposes your interests.” Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy.At such times, winning may control one’s intellect, and every action, no matter how gross(rude), may be considered acceptable.I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player’s request for a time out for a glove change because he did not consider them wet enough.The player stepped forward to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed.“Are they wet enough now?”

  In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way.I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent’s international and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play.Off the court, they are good friends.Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from(goes against)normal behavior.

  Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated(提升)the game to the level where it belongs therefore setting an example to the rest of the sporting world.Replacing the term “opponent” with “associate” could be an ideal way to start.

  The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague”; “friend”; “companion.” Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent.”

(1)

Which of the following statements best expresses the author’s view?

[  ]

A.

Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences

B.

The words people use can influence their behavior

C.

Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes

D.

Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field

(2)

Bitter words are spoken during games because the players.

[  ]

A.

are too eager to win

B.

are usually short-tempered and easily annoyed

C.

cannot afford to be polite in fierce competition

D.

treat their rivals as enemies

(3)

What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change his gloves?

[  ]

A.

He refused to continue the game.

B.

He angrily hit the referee with a ball

C.

He claimed that the referee was unfair.

D.

He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt

(4)

The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by _________.

[  ]

A.

calling on players to use clean language on the court

B.

raising the referee’s sense of responsibility

C.

changing the attitude of players on the sports field

D.

regulating the relationship between players and referees

答案:1.B;2.D;3.D;4.C;
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Wellington

  As the capital city and geographical centre of New Zealand, Wellington is the focus of the country's financial and political power.

  Wellington became the capital in 1865 and by 1870, the population was growing at a brisk rate and it began to assume that cosmopolitan air that has characterised it ever since. While construction has changed the skyline with modern skyscrapers, Wellington has also retained many of its historic sites and buildings. Among these are Antrim House, the Colonial Cottage Museum, Old St Paul's Cathedral, Katherine Mansfield's Birthplace, the Parliament Buildings, including the 'Beehive' and the many city villas which cling precariously to the steep hillsides. Downtown Wellington on Lambton Quay is popular with shoppers. Don't miss a trip on the Cable Car which takes you from Lambton Quay to Kelburn, the Botanic Gardens and superb harbour views. For a different perspective of the city, take a harbour cruise or a ferry trip to Eastbourne, where there are craft shops, galleries and cafes. Wellington also has a strong yachting fraternity. The city has long been recognised as the cultural and arts capital of New Zealand. It is home to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, opera companies, theatre and a large number of art galleries, including the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. The cosmopolitan nature of Wellington is reflected in the 350 restaurants and cafes serving innovative New Zealand and ethnic cuisine. North of Wellington is the Kapiti Coast whose main attractions are the world-class Southward Car Museum, the Lindale Agricultural Centre and the superb Maori craftsmanship of the Rangiatea Church at Otaki. Further inland is the lively university and agricultural city of Palmerston North situated in the Manawatu region.

1.From paragraph 1, we know that ________.

2.For how many years has Wellington been the capital of New Zealand?

[  ]

A.More than 120 years.
B.Less than 100 years
C.since 1870
D.Before 1865

3.Amy likes shopping very much, where should she go when she stays in New Zealand?

[  ]

A.Eastbourne.

B.North of Wellington.

C.Manawatu region.

D.Downtown Wellington on Lambton Qucy.

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  Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, USA, is in the central part of the state, on the Santa Fe River, which flows into the Rio Grands 35 kilometres west of the city.More than two thousand metres above sea level, it lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Ortiz Mountains to the southeast.

  Santa Fe was founded in 1609 by the Spanish in an old Indian village.In 1680 the Indians seized the place but only held it for twelve years before the Spanish retook it.The city remained under Spanish rule until Mexico won its independence in 1821.From then on it was a Mexico city until 1846 when it was taken over by US troops.

  With a population of 48,953, Santa Fe is now the second largest city in the state.Because of its sunny weather, rich history and surrounding mountains, it is a good place for holiday makers.Besides hunting and skating in the mountains people enjoy shopping in the Indian and Spanish shops, which brings a large income to the city every year.In summer there is an international opera season when operas are shown in a partly-roofed, open-air theatre daily for people from all over the world.

(1)

At present Santa Te belongs to ________.

[  ]

A.

India

B.

Mexico

C.

Spain

D.

the United States

(2)

The people who held Santa Fe for the longest period in history were the ________.

[  ]

A.

Spanish

B.

Indians

C.

Mexicans

D.

Americans

(3)

What is of special interest to people who visit Santa Fe in summer?

[  ]

A.

Hunting

B.

Fishing

C.

Watching opera

D.

Doing shopping

(4)

Santa Fe is best described(描述)as a ________.

[  ]

A.

trade centre

B.

holiday centre

C.

home for all nations

D.

seaport city

(5)

One of the reasons for visitors to come to Santa Fe is that it ________.

[  ]

A.

has fine weather

B.

is the state capital

C.

has historical monuments

D.

is on the Santa Fe River

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Some programmes that will be on in Beijing

  Joyful jugglers:The China Acrobatic Troupe is staging a night variety show at the Tiandi Theatre, where the seemingly impossible becomes reality, and performers spin plates and juggle umbrellas.

  Time:7∶15 pm, daily

  Place:10 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Chaoyang District

  Tel:6502-3984

  Leaping into a fream:The ballet troupe of the Italian La Scala Opera House will stage its classic ballet “ A Midsummer Night's Dream” by Shakespear.

  Time:7∶30 pm, November 10-11

  Place:Poly Theatre, dongsi Shitiao, Chaoyang District

  Tel:6506-5345

  Raising her voice:Chian's top soprano You Hongfei will hold a solo concert.The young soprano has made her name in recent years with her penetratingly high voice and her outstanding performance of Violetta in the opera La Traviata, Leonora in The Troubadour and many roles in Cinese operas.

  Time:7∶30 pm, October 29

  Place:Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie

  Tel:6605-7006, 6605-5812

  Key German player:German pianist Valentin Schiedermair will give his solo concert.Born into a family of musicians, Schiedermair, whose great grandfather is the founder of The Beethoven Archive, played chamber music with his father since childhood.

  Time:7∶30 pm, November 3

  Place:Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park, northwest of Tian' anmen Square

  Te:6559-8285

  Songs of yesterday:Taiwan singer Tsai Chin will greet her fans with her good old songs.

  For Tsai, it doesn't matter how old she is or how long she has been offstage; she could never be forgotten.

  Time:7∶30, December 16

  Place:Great Hall of the people, west of Tian' anmen Square

  Tel:6417-7845

  F:Chinese female artist Li Yan is presenting nearly 50 ink-and-color painting at the National Art Museum of China.On display are landscape and flower creations including a series of Mount Qomolangma.

  Time:9 am-5 pm, until October 31

  Place:1 Wusi Dajie

  Tel:8403-3500

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  1.Dan is interested in ballet and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional performance to improve his own dancing skill.

  2.Gina is a middle-aged music teacher.Although she prefers popular songs nowadays, she likes old popular songs which call up her memory of the past days.

  3.Ron majors in painting at a famous university and now is on business in Beijing.She hopes to have a chance to see display on landscape and flower creations.

  4.Rob leads a busy life in Beijing, only having free time in the evening.Because he is not familiar with Chinese, he doesn't particularly enjoy programme but acrobatic shows.

  5.Bella enjoys rock and roll music very much, but recently she wants to make a change by attending serious piano concerts which play works of music masters.

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