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Boxing matches were very popular in England two hundred years ago. In those days

, boxers fought with bare fists for prize money. Because of this, they were known as "prize-fighters". However, boxing was very crude, for there were no rules and a prize-fighter could be seriously injured or even killed during a match.

One of the most colourful figures in boxing history was Daniel Mendoza, who was born in 1764. The use of gloves was not introduced until 1860 when the Marquis of Queensberry drew up the first set of rules. Though he was technically a prize-fighter, Mendoza did much to change crude prize-fighting into a sport, for he brought science to the game. In his day, Mendoza enjoyed tremendous popularity. He was adored by rich and poor alike.

Mendoza rose to fame swiftly after a boxing-match when he was only fourteen years old. This attracted the attention of Richard Humphries, who was then the most eminent boxer in England. He offered to train Mendoza and his young pupil was quick to learn. In fact, Mendoza soon became so successful that Humphries turned against him. The two men quarrelled bitterly and it was clear that the argument could only be settled by a fight. A match was held at Stilton where both men fought for an hour. The public bet a great deal of money on Mendoza, but he was defeated. Mendoza met Humphries in the ring on a later occasion and he lost for a second time. It was not until his third match in 1790 that he finally beat Humphries and became Champion of England. Meanwhile, he founded a highly successful Academy and even Lord Byron became one of his pupils. He earned enormous sums of money and was paid as much as £ 100 for a single appearance. Despite this, he was so extravagant that he was always in debt. After he was defeated by a boxer called Gentleman Jackson, he was quickly forgotten. He was sent to prison for failing to pay his debts and died in poverty in 1836.

1. Boxing in the 18th century was crude because _____.

A. boxers fought with bare fists

B. there were no regulations

C. boxers could be seriously injured or even killed during a match

D. All of the above

2. What do you think led to the change of crude prize-fighting into a sport？ _____

A. Prize money.

B. The introduction of science to the game.

C. The use of gloves.

D. The first set of rules of boxing.

3. Why did Mendoza enjoy tremendous popularity in his day？ _____

A. He had defeated his own coach.

B. He was the first to introduce the use of gloves.

C. He did much to change prize-fighting into a sport.

D. He had drawn up the first set of rules of boxing.

4. Mendoza _____ when he was only a teenager.

A. was seriously injured

B. enjoyed more popularity than Humphires

C. made a great deal of money

D. gained fame quickly

5. Humphries turned against Mendoza because _____.

A. Mendoza refused to be his pupil

B. he was jealous of Mendoza's success

C. Mendoza rose to fame swiftly

D. Mendoza was quick to learn

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People would like to watch boxing matches on TV to relax themselves after Christmas.

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第2题

The first ancient Olympics were held in 776 B.C. The games got their name from Olympia, the Greek city where they took place. Like the summer Olympics of today, the ancient Olympics were held every four years.

Thousands of people from all over the Greek world came to watch. The main stadium held about 45,000 people. "We have accounts of visitors and pilgrims setting up tents all around the site", Lisa Cerrato of Tufts University said.

During the first Olympics, there was only one competition—a 200-meter race. But over time the games grew to include wrestling, chariot racing, boxing, and other sports. Women were not allowed to compete, but they had their own separate games.

"The ancient athlete became celebrities(名人), just like today. They often lived the rest of their lives being treated to free dinners", Cerrato said. "City-states even tried to steal away each other's athletes by offering them various awards".

The ancient Olympics existed until A.D. 393. But the modern Olympics are still going strong.

Where did the ancient Greeks hold their first Olympics？（）

A.In Athens.

B.In Olympics.

C.In a town.

D.In a state.

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第3题

The American love of sports （11) to a pitch never before known. （12) the middle of the cen

The American love of sports (11) to a pitch never before known. (12) the middle of the century we were practically without sports and even until some fifteen years ago there (13) very little enthusiasm aroused by sports (14) the fever that has within the past decade and a half swept over the country.

(15) the passionate fervor has been increasing，and the coming season promises to be the most enthusiastic of all.

(16) England the Romans brought their sports；then the Saxons and the Normans added others，and there were football matches and archery games.

In 1618 King James I issued a book of sports stating what sports were (17) after church service on Sundays；but intense anger was (18) among those who strictly observed the principles of the Bible，and in 1644 the Long Parliament ordered the book (19) by the public executioner，and all sports forbidden or strongly (20) .

A. have raised

B. has raised

C. have risen

D. has risen

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第4题

In 776 BC, the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor th

e Greeks' chief god, Zeus.(公元前776年，第一次奥运会在奥林匹斯山下举行以纪念希腊主神，宙斯。)The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities. The participants competed every four years at Mount Olympus. The winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally, these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were stopped to allow the games to take place.

The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads” dating from 776 BC

1.Which of the following is NOT true？

A.The winners placed olive wreaths on their shoulders.

B.The games were held in Greece every four years

C.Battles were interrupted to participate in the games.

D.Poems glorified the winners in song

2.Why were the Olympic Games held？

A.To stop wars.

B.To honor Zeus

C.To crown the best athletes.

D.To sing songs about the athletes

3.Approximately how many years ago did these games originate？

A.800 years.

B.1200 years.

C.2300 years.

D.2800 years

4.Which of the following contests was NOT mentioned？

A.Discus throwing.

B.Boxing.

C.Skating.

D.Running

5.What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks？

A.They like to fight.

B.They were very athletic

C.They liked a lot of ceremonies.

D.They couldn’t count, so they used “Olympiads” for dates

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第5题

Boxing Day is the busiest day for shopping before Christmas begins.（)

Boxing Day is the busiest day for shopping before Christmas begins.()

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第6题

Boxing Day has become the day of the year with the greatest revenue.（)

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第7题

The Lake District in north-west England is an area remarkably little affected by industria

lization. The principal activity is still sheep-farming, as it has been for a thousand years, and many ancient words like "fell" for "hill" and "tam" for "lake" are still in daily use. In spite of its heavy rainfall and relative inaccessibility, its special atmosphere and spectacular natural beauty combine to make this one of England's favourite holiday areas at all seasons of the year. But at Christmas 1968, still gripped by the fear that foot-and-mouth disease could spread to the hill flocks and sweep like wildfire right up to the Scottish border, it was quieter than ever before in this century. Luckily not a single farm had caught tile infection, the nearest case having been an isolated one at Kendal several weeks before. But every Lakeland farmer knows that one case among the unfenced hill flocks on the fells could lead to complete annihilation of hundreds of thousands of sheep and the virtual end of the district's principal industry; you cannot replace sheep, acclimatized to their own part of the fell for generations, in the same way that you can replace cattle in a field.

Nobody could remember a Christmas like it, especially Boxing Dab, which is traditionally one of the big outdoor holidays of the Lakeland year. Normally this is a day spent following the mountain packs of hounds, fell-walking and, if the weather is propitious, skiing and skating, but this time there were none of these things. Visitors were actively discouraged, and those who did come were asked not to go on the fells, footpaths or bridleways or near farmland, while motorists were requested not to drive on minor roads and to shun the smaller valleys. The enterprising hotels which had earlier in the year decided to keep open during the winter were by the end of October having a desperate time. Hundreds of bookings had been cancelled and scores of dinner parties and young farmers' reunions eliminated. All youth hostels were closed. At least one climbing club, unable to climb, substituted a training programme of films and simulated climbs on the more substantial municipal buildings.

The weather in the area was dry, crisp, windless and cold, in fact ideal for brisk outdoor activities. But nobody was able to enjoy it. Everything was stopped: hunting, walking, climbing, skiing, motor cycle trials, sporting events of every description. All the seasonal dances, festivals, conferences, shepherds' meets and a hundred and one, other social occasions abandoned. The ice was bearing on some of the lakes but you could not go skating there. Meanwhile the foxes, emboldened by an unprecedented freedom from harassment, were stalking closer to the farms and the flocks of Christmas turkeys, while the hounds sulked miserably in their kennels.

Farmers are apt to criticize some sections of the outdoor fraternity for their occasional thoughtless behaviour, but the way that walkers, climbers, skiers, fishermen, hunters and the rest went out of their way to help them at this time should never be forgotten. The general public, locals and visitors alike, tried to give the fell farmers a sporting chance, and this remarkable display of public spirit was the one bright note in a very sad time.

The word "this" in line 5 refers to______.

A．its special atmosphere

B．the Industrial Revolution

C．the spectacular natural beauty

D．the Lake District

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第8题

Boxing for Fitness （健身)When it comes to boxing, most people think of two strong athlet

Boxing for Fitness (健身)

When it comes to boxing, most people think of two strong athletes in a ring trying to destroy each other with their fists. _____(1) It is a sport that people can get a great exercise from.

Boxing for fitness is fast becoming a popular way to exercise. It is easy to understand when you consider all the benefits of the sport. You will gain increased speed, skill and strength. _____(2) You will learn the basic attack skills and how to combine them effectively.

So you may wonder how I got started in boxing. I was already at the gym quite often, doing weight training. _____(3)But I was still soft around the midsection (上腹部).After a conversation with my boss at lunch one day he suggested I come to a boxing class with him. He is a very fit man in his 40s._____(4)And he told me all I needed to bring was a bottle of water and a towel.

If I have learnt anything from the experience, it is not to be afraid to try something new. No matter what your skill or fitness level is, boxing is good for you. The reason is that this exercise can be modified to suit you. _____(5)

(1)._____.

A、I was getting stronger.B、Boxing is considered too cruel.C、You will learn the proper way to control your feetD、He offered to lend me a pair of boxing gloves.E、All in all, boxing for fitness is a great way to work out.F、However, boxing for fitness is something altogether different

(2)._____.

(3)._____.

(4)._____.

(5)._____.

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第9题

Which country celebrate Boxing Day？（)

A.The UK.

B.The USA.

C.Canada.

D.Australia.

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第10题

A prizefighter could suffer a serious ______ during a boxing match.

A.destruction

B.injury

C.burn

D.damage

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