题目内容
Water skiing is a sport with many social, economic and health benefits to society. It is unique in that it is a sport where able and disabled persons, and people as young as 5 years and as old as 80 years of age can participate alongside each other. It is a sport that involves more than one person, and is a wonderful family activity that gathers members together for a day of fun at a favorite waterway.
Anyone who has put on water skis can attest to its health benefits ― it is a sport that demands and develops strength, ability and endurance. The sport includes several disciplines(训练) including slalom, tricks, cable, jump, ski racing, knee-board, wake-board, and barefoot, with each of these practiced for either recreational or competitive enjoyment.
Safety Tips For Water-Skiers
Don' t take unnecessary risks while water-skiing. The following tips will help you safely enjoy this thrilling sport:
ALWAYS have an observer in the boat. This is a legal requirement in many states. The boat driver cannot watch the skier and operate the boat safely at the same time.
ALWAYS wear a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) designed for water skiing. Ski belts are NOT recommended. Your approved PFD will help keep you a float.
Never ski in rough water. High waves or a choppy sea will prevent the tow boat from maintaining a steady course and speed.
NEVER ski after dark. It is dangerous and illegal. Any boat traveling fast enough to tow a skier is traveling too fast to navigate safely at night.
NEVER water-ski while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Such activity is extremely dangerous because of the impairment to your judgment and ability to respond. A recent study conducted with expert skiers who were purposely drunk indicated that even their ability to ski was dramatically reduced.
Use hand signals between the skier and observer. Agree before you start what each signal means so there is no confusion at a critical moment.
59.Who can accompany you to go water skiing?
A.A pupil in a primary school. B.A person who is disabled.
C.A family member. D.All above.
60.Which is wrong according to the text?
A.Water skiing helps build up one’s strength.
B.The disciplines mentioned are only for competitions.
C.Hand signals should be agreed on between skiers.
D.Rough water makes the tow boat less steady.
61.Which of the following is against law while doing water skiing?
A.An observer doesn’t watch the skier.
B.A skier doesn’t fasten his safe belt.
C.Go skiing at midnight.
D.To go skiing after drinking wine.
62.The propose of writing the article is to ______.
A.warn people of danger of going skiing
B.tell how to enjoy water skiing properly and safely
C.tell people, both young and old, to learn to go skiing
D.tell people not go skiing after drinking too much wine
Riding School:
You can start horse - riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9:00 a.m.and 8: 30 p.m.(3: 30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.--8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396 -6754 Fax: (412) 396 -6752 .
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage I Sailing qualification.You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid.Have fun with other course members, afterwards in the clubroom.There are 10 weekly two - hour lessons ( Tuesdays 6 p.m.-- 8 p.m.).
Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396 -6644 Fax: (412) 396 -6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one - month courses in deep - sea diving for beginners.There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely.You only need swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p.m.--8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396 -6312 Fax: (412) 396 -6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems.Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours: 24 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone: (412) 396 -6649 Fax:(412)396 -6648
Watersports Club:
We use a two - kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water - skiing, a beginners course consists of ten 20 - minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m., with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m.
Phone:(412)396 -6899 Fax:(412)396 -6890
【小题1】If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join _ .
| A.Watersports Club | B.Medical Centre |
| C.Sailing Club | D.Riding School |
| A.(412)396 - 6648 | B.(412)396 - 6706 |
| C.(412)396 - 6752 | D.(412)396 - 6876 |
| A.24 hour from Monday to Sunday |
| B.Monday through Friday : 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. |
| C.Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
| D.Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p.m.- 8: 30 p.m. |
| A.Watersports Club. | B.Diving Center |
| C.Sailing Club | D.Riding School |
| A.Good equipment. |
| B.Well trained staff members. |
| C.Various less expensive medicines. |
| D.Nursery for newly - born babies. |
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。
All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer.
1 They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when their player or team wins.
2 Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy! 3 Think how many lovers to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada.
Some sports or game go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. 4 Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends. 5 One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.
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A.And think of people in cold countries. |
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B.Sports help to train a person’s character. |
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C.Not a few people participate in different sports competitions themselves. |
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D.Many people like to watch others play games. |
E. People aren’t inventing new sports or games.
F. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere take part in them.
G. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.