牛津译林版必修二高中英语 Unit 2 Be sporty be healthy测评

At Beaver Meadows Ranch on Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, there is a long list of outdoor winter activities for the entire family. Take a winter vacation there.

Ice Fishing

For $10 a day, visitors can try their hand at ice fishing. Ice fishing is available from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm seven days a week. You will need to bring your own ice fishing equipment because it cannot be rented. You will need to have your fishing license too. For more about it, call 800-462-5870.

Hot Chocolate & Cookies Sleigh Ride

Passengers take a 15-to-20-minute sleigh ride through beautiful Colorado country. During the sleigh ride, you'll have the experience of stopping at an old-time cabin, warming yourself by a fire and eating cookies while drinking hot chocolate. You will need to contact them at 970-231-1955 to set up a time for your sleigh ride.

Winter Horseback Riding

Experience winter horseback riding while viewing the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding 840 acres where Beaver Meadows Ranch makes its home. You'll be guided on a tour by one of the expert wranglers (牧马人) when the weather permits. One-hour rides cost $35 per person and two-hour rides cost $50. For more information, contact them at 866-881-7679 to set up your horseback riding winter activity.

Other Winter Activities Information

For more information about Beaver Meadows Ranch, or if you'd like to book a room for an adventurous holiday, call 970-881-2450. It's not very often you can find a one-stop adventure spot full of winter activities. Take advantage of your free time this winter season and enjoy the outdoor scenery in Colorado.

A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.

I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first PE class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.

The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!

The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.

Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces (鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!

At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”

By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.

By mile 21, I was starving!

As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 am or questioned my expenses on running.

I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished!And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.

Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels, I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.

Mount Hood is the highest mountain in Oregon, a state in the western United States. At 3, 400 meters it is attractive to many people, some of whom, of course, run into trouble. Each year 25 to 50 people have accidents or get lost on Mount Hood and require rescue. Although most of these are understandable accidents, a few result from careless risk-taking.

In one recent case, three experienced climbers went hiking (远足) in the middle of a snowstorm in December. Most hikers climb Mount Hood in May or June when the weather conditions are favorable. But in December, the mountain is covered in snow and ice. Winds up to 135 kilometers per hour blow the snow around making it difficult to see. Temperatures can drop below freezing. As one rescue worker put it, “What were they thinking?They were just asking for it. ”

During a rescue a few years ago, a helicopter full of rescue workers crashed (坠毁) and the rescue workers were almost killed. Linda Carle, who lives in the Mount Hood area, asks, “If someone made a poor decision, why should rescue teams have to risk their lives to save them?Why do people take unnecessary risks and do things that aren't right if they know that they can get into trouble?”

Most of the Mount Hood rescue workers are either volunteers or part of the local sheriff's department. There is no charge for these rescues. It is the taxpayers (纳税人) who pay the bill. Linda Carle suggests that people who take careless risks and require rescue should be charged for the rescue. She feels it is only fair that costs for things like damaged helicopters and medical care for rescuers be paid for by the people who took the risks. What would you do if you were the local sheriff at Mount Hood?

Figure skating as we know got its start in the mid-19th century, when an American named Jackson Haines combined dancing and skating for the first time. Americans did not accept Haines's technique, so he moved to Vienna, Austria, where he was an immediate success. Some 50 years later, Haines's style finally caught on in the United States.

Figure skating became an Olympic sport before there were Winter Games. Events for pairs and singles first appeared at the London 1908 Summer Games. Ice dancing joined the Olympics in 1976, when the Games were held in Innsbruck, Austria.

In singles skating, each skater performs a short routine of required steps, jumps, spins, and combinations, as well as a longer free-skating routine. The pairs event follows the same format, but with one male and one female performing together. Ice dance is performed by one male and one female, too. But unlike pairs skating, ice dance does not include overhead lifts and jumps. An ice dance competition is made up of three parts: one set to music that has a required rhythm and tempo, and two parts set to whatever music the ice dancers choose.

A panel of nine judges scores the quality of each figure skating performance, but only seven out of nine scores are used. To determine which judges' scores will be used, there is a random draw before each event. Skaters are given a grade for each step, jump, spin, or any other element that is part of their routine. They also receive an “overall” score for each performance. The person or team with the highest total score is the winner.

If you have ever done competitive sports, you will know that starting a new season means a lot of hard work and practice.  Here are a few ways to make sure that you're ready for the first day.

 Schedule specific workout times during the week to help you stick with it. Ask your coach, gym teacher or trainer for some advice before writing your plan. Besides, write down how long you have worked out and what activity you have done.

Ask your coach if you aren't sure what you need. New equipment can be expensive, so think about using some second-hand equipment if it's available. Brothers, sisters and friends can be great sources of used equipment.  You can ask your coach to take a look at it before the first day of practice. If you are a returning player, take out all your equipment, try it on and make sure that it still fits and works.

 Sports camps can help new and experienced players brush up on skills before the season starts. College players, coaches or other professionals usually teach in the camps. Many schools and colleges offer various sports camps during the summer and on the weekend during the school year.

Your school or team will probably require a physical check before allowing you to participate. Because everyone needs to get checked at the beginning of the season, doctors tend to be busy those times of the year. Therefore, set up an appointment with the doctor earlier.

A. Set realistic goals.

B. You can also consider a sports camp.

C. Just make sure that it's very clean and safe to use.

D. It's also normal to feel a little nervous about starting.

E. Making the team and getting in shape are great goals.

F. Start by writing an exercise plan if you don't have one.

G. That can give the doctor plenty of time to fill out your paperwork.

In the spring of 1977, Rick Hoyt told his father that he wanted to participate in a 5-mile benefit run. Far from being a long-distance runner, Dick 1 to push Rick in his wheelchair and they finished all 5 miles, coming in next to last. That night, Rick told his father, “Dad, when I'm running, it feels like I'm not 2. ”

This 3 was just the beginning of what would become over 1, 000 races 4. The 2009 Boston Marathon was officially Team Hoyt's 1000th race. Rick always says if it comes down to doing one 5 a year he would like it to be the Boston Marathon: his 6 race.

2013 was going to be Team Hoyt's last Boston Marathon together, but they were not able to finish due to the terrorist bombing at the finish line. They 7 to be back in 2014 to finish the race with all the other runners, which they did, 8 many times along the 26. 2 distance to take photos and shake hands of the many well-wishers.

Dick and Rick will continue to do 9 distances races together, but teammate Bryan Lyons will be taking over in pushing Rick in the 2015 Boston.

Rick was once10 , if he could give his father one thing, what would it be? Rick responded, “The thing I'd most like is for my dad to sit in the chair and I would 11 him for once. ”

Racing in support of others less fortunate, devoting their time and energy to 12 others, Team Hoyt continued in that same 13 for 37 years. They proved to everyone that anything can be done with enough stubborn 14 , devotion, and above all, the bottomless depths of 15 that can be found only in the unique bond between a father and his son.

Mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games(残奥会).

A red lantern baby  (call) “Shuey Rhon Rhon” and   energetic giant panda named “Bing Dwen Dwen” have been uncovered as the two mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The mascots, known to people at Beijing's Shougang Ice Hockey Arena,  (connect) with the host nation's culture.

Beijing 2022 executive president Chen Jining explained the idea (clear) behind the design of the two mascots at the launch ceremony. “The two mascots put elements of traditional Chinese culture together a modern international style. They show the Chinese people's eager expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and China's warm invitation to friends from all over the world, ”said Chen,  is also the mayor of Beijing.

“They are designed  (express) all the aspects of the Olympic spirit, including  (wonder) characteristics such as passion, perseverance, friendship and common understanding to actively engage the public. ” 

The name “Bing Dwen Dwen” is a combination of several meanings in the Chinese language, with “Bing” the Chinese word for “ice”, and “Dwen Dwen” meaning  (strong) and liveliness. In the name “Shuey Rhon Rhon”, “Shuey” is the Chinese word for “snow” and “Rhon Rhon” (have) the meaning of tolerance(宽容).

1）比赛信息;

2）赛前准备;

3）表达期待。

注意：

1）词数80左右;

2）可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。

A MOTHER'S DAY SURPRISE

The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother's Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.

The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a. m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.

Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff's hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear!The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.

注意：续写词数应为150左右。

As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.

The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.