China’s Zhou Yang won the Olympic Games women's 1,500-metre short-track gold in 2009.

“I told myself a few days ago ‘Zhou Yang，you Can do this’”the18-year-old Olympic newcomer said. “I believed in myself. ”
“This gold medal will change things. It will give me more confidence. It will give my mum a better lifestyle. ”
China’s Shen Xue，aged 31，and Zhao Hongbo，aged 36， celebrated St. Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year by winning a gold medal in the pairs figure skating at the Vancouver Olympics . —“We have not competed(比赛) much in the last two years and we came back to compete at the Olympic Games as it is our dream to win an Olympic gold medal.”
China’s Wang Meng won again her Olympic women's
500-metre short track skating title on Wednesday.
“I have a lot of confidence. I feel that it's my duty to win that. It's still the Chinese New Year holiday，”she said，“Kowtow(磕头)was the only way to express my thanks to the coaches. team leaders and teammates. ”
【小题1】How old is the Olympic newcomer，Zhou Yang, now?

A．18

B．19

C．31

D．36

【小题2】What is Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo’s dream?

A．To celebrate Chinese New Year.	B．To give their parents a better life.
C．To win an Olympic gold medal.	D．To spend a special Valentine’s Day.

【小题3】In what sport did Wang Meng win the gold medal?

A．Figure Skating.	B．Women’s l,500 metre short-track skating.
C．Skiing.	D．Women’s 500 metre short-track skating

【小题4】Where may you probably read this passage?

A．In a story book.	B．In a news report.
C．In a TV play.	D．In an advertisement.

China’s Zhou Yang won the Olympic Games women’s 1,500-metre short-track gold in 2009.

“I told myself a few days ago ‘Zhou Yang，you Can do this’”the18-year-old Olympic newcomer said. “I believed in myself. ”
“This gold medal will change things. It will give me more confidence. It will give my mum a better lifestyle. ”
China’s Shen Xue，aged 31，and Zhao Hongbo，aged 36， celebrated St. Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year by winning a gold medal in the pairs figure skating at the Vancouver Olympics . —“We have not competed(比赛) much in the last two years and we came back to compete at the Olympic Games as it is our dream to win an Olympic gold medal.”
China’s Wang Meng won again her Olympic women’s
500-metre short track skating title on Wednesday.
“I have a lot of confidence. I feel that it’s my duty to win that. It’s still the Chinese New Year holiday，”she said，“Kowtow(磕头)was the only way to express my thanks to the coaches. team leaders and teammates. ”
【小题1】How old is the Olympic newcomer，Zhou Yang, now?

A．18

B．19

C．31

D．36

【小题2】What is Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo’s dream?

A．To celebrate Chinese New Year.	B．To give their parents a better life.
C．To win an Olympic gold medal.	D．To spend a special Valentine’s Day.

【小题3】In what sport did Wang Meng win the gold medal?

A．Figure Skating.	B．Women’s l,500 metre short-track skating.
C．Skiing.	D．Women’s 500 metre short-track skating

【小题4】Where may you probably read this passage?

A．In a story book.	B．In a news report.
C．In a TV play.	D．In an advertisement.

China’s Zhou Yang won the Olympic Games women's 1,500-metre short-track gold in 2009.

“I told myself a few days ago ‘Zhou Yang，you Can do this’”the18-year-old Olympic newcomer said. “I believed in myself. ”

   “This gold medal will change things. It will give me more confidence. It will give my mum a better lifestyle. ”

    China’s Shen Xue，aged 31，and Zhao Hongbo，aged 36， celebrated St. Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year by winning a gold medal in the pairs figure skating at the Vancouver Olympics . —“We have not competed(比赛) much in the last two years and we came back to compete at the Olympic Games as it is our dream to win an Olympic gold medal.”

    China’s Wang Meng won again her Olympic women's

500-metre short track skating title on Wednesday.

   “I have a lot of confidence. I feel that it's my duty to win that. It's still the Chinese New Year holiday，”she said，“Kowtow(磕头)was the only way to express my thanks to the coaches. team leaders and teammates. ”

1.How old is the Olympic newcomer，Zhou Yang, now?

A. 18      B. 19         C. 31         D. 36

2.What is Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo’s dream?

A. To celebrate Chinese New Year.             B. To give their parents a better life.

C. To win an Olympic gold medal. D. To spend a special Valentine’s Day.

3.In what sport did Wang Meng win the gold medal?

A. Figure Skating.       B. Women’s l,500 metre short-track skating.  

C. Skiing.              D. Women’s 500 metre short-track skating

4.Where may you probably read this passage?

A. In a story book.                  B. In a news report.    

C. In a TV play.                     D. In an advertisement.

 

China has marked its National Winter Swimming Day. Many swimming lovers in the north of the country celebrated it on January 1^st.

Winter swimming is a physical training. During it, you can have a cold wind bath, an icy water bath and a sunbath at the same time in the open air of winter.

When you have taken off clothes, all parts of your body are awakened by the cold. You may feel like going into the water, but a warm-up exercise is a must before jumping into the freezing water.

You go into the cold water and swim. The only thing you think about in the cold water is how to withstand（承受住）the cold. At this moment, your brain is relaxed and at rest. Then you come out just when your hands and feet are beginning to feel freezing.

After you get dried, your pink-colored skin is bathed in the winter sunshine. Slowly, you no longer feel cold. After the “three baths” of air, water and sun, you will feel warm, relaxed and comfortable.

Winter swimming is a way to keep fit. Many people find it a difficult sport, while its lovers say the sport makes them stronger. But it may not be fit for everyone. Before you decide to try, make sure you check you’re in good physical condition to do such a brave sport.

50. When you are swimming in the cold water, your brain is ______.

　 A. relaxed　　　　 B. fresh　　　　　　　　　　　 C. active　　　　　　　 D. slow

51. After winter swimming, you will feel ______.

　 A. full　　　　　　　　　　 B. healthy　　　　　　　　　　 C. freezing　　　　　　　　　 D. comfortable

52. To take part in winter swimming, you must ______.

A. enjoy cold wind bath 　　　　　　　　　　 B. receive special training

C. check your physical condition　　　　　 D. take warm-up exercise every day