Sobhi from Egypt, who has worked as a bodybuilder for almost 60 years, often says that age is just a number. Whenever people ask him when he is going to retire, his only answer is “never”.
It is generally accepted that people grow less active and lose passion for life as they age. However Sobhi believes that age can never block ambitions if people still have strong wills.
Sobhi’s love for sports started when he joined his school gymnastics team. He once won the third place in Cairo’s Gymnastics Championship. In university, he started to pay more attention to bodybuilding, not only for a better shape, but also for a better health.
His body is so well-shaped that it even helped him appear in a famous film. Sobhi played a minor role of a muscleman in the film, which was filmed in Egypt and tells the story of an Ancient Roman soldier who was sent to Egypt by Julius Caesar to monitor one of his commanders.
As an 80-year-old man, Sobhi said training hard and having a good exercise schedule as well as a healthy diet are the real foundations of bodybuilding. He warned young people that taking bodybuilding supplements (补充剂) can lead to health risks. He recommended them to go for vitamins and other all-natural supplements that do not cause harm.
“Sobhi is 40 years older than me, but he does his exercises as if he is much younger than me,” Gabr, an athlete, said. He also said Sobhi is a great example for all athletes at the club, where Sobhi has been working out for the past 40 years. They are lucky to do sports with such a “hero” “We watch him working out in shock. We wish we could just be like him when we are at his age,” Gabr added.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “passion” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Production. | B.Encouragement |
C.Love. | D.Dislike. |
A.An advisor. | B.An actor. |
C.A teacher. | D.A fitness trainer. |
A.Train as hard as they can. | B.Exercise whenever they like. |
C.Pay more attention to body shape. | D.Take all-natural supplements. |
A.Admiration. | B.Indifference. |
C.Dissatisfaction. | D.Disagreement. |
Country Walks
Hope Village
A leisurely(悠闲的)way to spend an hour or two is by visiting the busy village of Hope with its lovely country gardens. A gentle walk towards the hills will soon bring you to excellent views.
Country Park
The Lime House here attracts thousands of visitors, but this is a pleasant walk away from the crowds, through parkland, woods and up onto the hills. Popular with bird-watchers. The house was built in 1570.
Cornford
This is an easy walk through a little-known valley. See the 200-year-old buildings from the cloth-making industry which now stand empty.
Devonshire Park
Allow at least half a day, or make it a full day by visiting the adventure playground and farmyard. Guided walks are available for small groups.
Howden Lake
This two-hour walk attracts thousands of visitors. Children can go sailing on the lake with trainers.
Stanton
This walk is certainly for very fit walkers only—the paths get very slippery (滑的)after rain. Allow six hours and start early. You're unlikely to meet another person all day. Be sure to pack food - you'll be up on the hilltops all day.
Langsett
This is an exciting walk along easy paths, which are crowded at weekends. And it's a popular place for family picnics. Guided walks start from the nearby village and visit 800-year-old woodland.
【小题1】What is special about Country Park?A.It is in a little-known valley. | B.It includes a house for making cloth. |
C.It should be booked ahead of time. | D.It enjoys popularity among bird-watchers. |
A.Th ey have adventure playgrounds. | B.They are open for half a day. |
C.They offer guided walks. | D.They are for small groups. |
A.Stanton. | B.Cornford. | C.Hope Village. | D.Howden Lake. |
Pure Yoga is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond, offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.
Class Bookings
Class bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.
We also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If the class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible. To create the best experience for yourself and others, please follow these guidelines:
No talking
The yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors.
No eating
Do not eat in the studio.
No shoes
Remove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker. Shoe lockers are also available for rental.
No mobile phones
Turn your mobile phones off or to “vibrate”(震动)mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.
Personal Belongings
Daily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.
【小题1】Who will teach general learners yoga?A.Favorite yoga teachers. | B.Professional yoga teachers. |
C.World-known yoga teachers. | D.Private yoga teachers. |
A.One month ahead of time. | B.Two months ahead of time. |
C.Two days ahead of time. | D.One day ahead of time. |
A.turn your mobile phones to “vibrate” mode. |
B.wear any shoes you like. |
C.talk with your friends on the phone. |
D.eat some snacks if you are hungry. |
Lovell Camps Kids’ Club in Switzerland
Lovell Camps Kids’ Club is an English language Montessori(蒙台梭利)style club. Children will enjoy a wonderful and safe learning experience which includes language activities, cooking, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, etc.
Learning outside the classroom plays a necessary role at Lovell Camps, making children experience the outdoors. During the summer months this can include visits to local playgrounds, farms and indoor or outdoor swimming pools. Winter time gives children the chance to go skiing and play outside in the snow.
Admission:
The Lovell Camps Kids’ Club is for pre-school children aged between 2 and 5.
What’s included:
Fees include: Healthy snacks and school equipment. If you choose the skiing activity, fees include transportation to and from the ski hill and professional ski instructions.
Fees do not include: Ski rentals, round-trip transportation from Kids’ Club to home and medical insurance.
Time:
Kids’ Club is open from December to March and in July and August. It is closed on Mondays during the year.
【小题1】What is the special activity in summer?A.Getting close to animals. | B.Swimming in the pool. |
C.Singing and dancing. | D.Visiting farms. |
A.who are good at swimming | B.who enjoy outdoor activities |
C.who want to learn skiing | D.who are interested in playing sports |
A.Medical insurance. | B.Healthy snacks. |
C.School equipment. | D.Transportation to the ski hill. |
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