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1、Reading clubNO.15Content:1、Sport groups get head start2、Beckham breaks down at last home game3、China central bank ready to unveil deposit insurance4、Chinese, US presidents meet for first summit1、Sport groups get head start -from 21CenturyJiang Chens WeChat (Weixin) conversation keeps updating with n

2、ew messages and he finds it difficult to stop playing games on his computer. But eventually, with his female classmates calling on the app, he gets up and puts on his soccer boots.“If it wasnt a group activity, I would kill another afternoon staring at my computer screen,” said the 20-year-old infor

3、mation major at Wuhan University of Technology.As the spring warmth approaches, many students are setting up sport groups. But reports show that physical activity among students on campus is still insufficient.“The majority of us know that we should go out and get some exercise, which is good for yo

4、ur health,” said Jiang. “But there are just too many distractions, like playing computer games, social networking, reading e-magazines, or simply posting a snapshot of the dormitory on weibo.”According to Changsha Evening News, a survey conducted across seven campuses in Hunan province shows that le

5、ss than 10 percent of college students work out for more than an hour every day.Wu Jian, a researcher at the National Institute of Education Sciences, says its a worrisome trend.“From an early age on, the focus of school life is on studying,” said Wu. “Its not that college students dislike sports, i

6、ts because theyre not used to doing sports in their daily life.”According to his recent report on college students lifestyles, chatting online, playing games and watching TV dramas are the top three favorite activities on campus.In contrast, more than 70 percent of college students dont do any sport

7、s at all. Thats where sport groups can help.Ye Silin joined a QQ group dedicated to playing badminton. According to the 21-year-old, its not just a random meet-up, but an organized effort.“We have invited a badminton coach and some veteran players to join the group,” said the English major at Changc

8、hun Normal University.“Participants can receive instructions from these experienced players as long as they chip in for renting the court. Its a good deal.”For students like Zhang Qi, 19, who isnt looking to become a competitive player, such a group with constant updates on where to play serves as a

9、 reminder to go out and leave the routine of dormitory life behind.“The best thing about the group is that you always know there will be someone somewhere ready to play with you,” said Zhang, an e-commerce major at Beijing Union University. “College life is getting busier now, so often when you want

10、 to play with your friends theyre not available.”Qin Shiyu, from the Student Affairs Department at Shanghai University, sees great potential in such campus groups, because peer pressure is the best motivation for students to do sports.“Nobody wants to be left out from group activities,” said Qin.“So

11、 when messages pop up on their smartphone, students feel the need to join in. Plus, its a good way of meeting people and making new friends.”words and sentences1、worrisome adj 令人烦恼的 synonym： tight , vexatious2、veteran adj 经验丰富的 synonym：seasoned3、e-commerce n 电子商务 synonym：Electronic Commerce , Electr

12、onic Commercial Affairs , e-business peer 4、motivation n 动机；积极性；推动 synonym：incentive , reason , boost intrinsic motivation 内在动机 achievement motivation 成就动机 motivation to learn 学习的动机5、distraction n 分心的事物 synonym：entertainment , occupation , recreation , relaxation6、dedicate v 致力 synonym：give oneself

13、, devote to Hereby Dedicate 特此奉献 7、insufficient adj 不足的 synonym：short , deficient , lacking , wanting insufficient funds 存款不足 insufficient memory 内存空间不足 words and sentences8、snapshot n 快照 synonym：instantane , rapid fire dynamic snapshot 动态快照 snapshot dump 瞬间倾印9、degrading adj 可耻的 degraded adj 退化的；堕落的

14、；被降级的 degradation n. 退化；降格，降级；堕落 degrader 降能器 degraded v 分解降低 degrade v 降级，降低；退化10、serve as a reminder（作为）要做某事的提醒words and sentences1、Nobody wants to be left out from group activities. 谁也不想脱离小组活动。2、See great potential in such campus groups, because peer pressure is the best motivation for students t

15、o do sports. 这样的校园社团极具潜力，因为来自同学的压力是促 使学生动起来的最大动力。3、From an early age on, the focus of school life is on studying.Its not that college students dislike sports, its because theyre not used to doing sports in their daily life. 长久以来，校园生活的重心就是学习。并非大学生不爱运动，而是他们没有养成天天锻炼的习惯。4、As the spring warmth approaches

16、 伴随春暖花开2、Beckham breaks down at last home gamePARIS Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.Fans chanted his name before t

17、he game, and they chanted some more when he was finished. There was an outpouring of hugs, cheers, song and congratulations from teammates, opponents and even former president Nicolas Sarkozy.To end my career in front of a crowd like that, with players like that, its very special, Beckham said, addi

18、ng that emotions had already started overpowering him before he was taken off.It started about 20 minutes before that, to be honest. I started thinking and then, you know, I couldnt concentrate by then, and it was difficult, he said. You know, you try to hold the emotion back because it is what it i

19、s, but its difficult.There also was some soccer to be played. And Beckham, appointed captain for the game, was involved in two of his teams goals in a 3-1 victory over Brest.He drew a roaring standing ovation and wiped away tears when he left in the 81st minute. As the match drew to a close, Beckham

20、 appeared to tire, putting his hands on his thighs as he leaned forward.I want to say thank you to everybody in Paris. To my teammates, to the staff, to the fans, Beckham told the fans after the game. Its been very special to finish my career here. It could not have been any more special.One after a

21、nother, the players then walked out onto a makeshift podium in the middle of the field and thanked the crowd after the game had ended.When it was Beckhams turn to climb onto the podium, the Beatles song Hello, Goodbye rang out as the stadiums big screen beamed pictures of Beckhams short PSG career a

22、nd flashed another message of thanks.Draped in the English flag, Beckham sprinted onto the stage.Merci, Paris, he said. Im very sad to be leaving, but thank you.PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Beckhams impact on world football.He will miss the world of football because he showed a good image every

23、 time, really professional, Ancelotti said. I think that he is sure that this decision was the right moment and we have to respect this. It was a fantastic evening for him. He will have a very good memory of this night.When Beckham had gone off, the crowd, which included Sarkozy, rose as one and pla

24、yers trotted over to give him a hug. The players from Brest also understood the moment. Charlison Benschop, who had scored Brests consolation goal a minute earlier, walked over to shake his hand.With chants of Dav-eed Beckham, Dav-eed Beckham echoing, Beckham looked to be on the verge of tears. He a

25、pplauded the crowd and blew a kiss to his family in the stands. There was time for one more hug this one a bit longer from coach Carlo Ancelotti before he sat on the bench, maybe for the last time.I spoke with David and told him that in my last (ever) game I scored two goals, Ancelotti joked. I said

26、 to him Maybe tonight youll score two goals but maybe he didnt have my quality.The former England captain announced Thursday he is retiring at the end of the season. Ancelotti added that it is unlikely Beckham will play in the final game of the season, away to Lorient on May 26, but that this has no

27、t been decided yet.I just feel that its the right time. I feel that Ive achieved everything that I could in my career. I wanted to go out as a champion, Beckham said. Ive finished my career in a team that has treated me like Ive been here for 10 years.Words and explanationsChant n.赞颂Outpouring n.流露,

28、洋溢,迸发Overpower v.深深感动Roaring adj.咆哮的Ovation n.热烈的掌声wiped away tears 抹去眼泪Thighs n.大腿骨makeshift podium 临时讲台Draped in the English flag 披着英国国旗Sprint v.全速奔跑Merci （法）谢谢Trot v.小跑Echoing v.重复on the verge of 即将China central bank ready to unveil deposit insuranceUpdated: 2013-06-08 13:50 ( Xinhua)20122092 孙英骐

29、BEIJING - Chinas central bank said Friday that a long-awaited deposit insurance system is ready to be launched, as conditions are ripe and a consensus has been reached within the government.The system will help increase the flexibility of commercial banks in terms of financial business innovation an

30、d risk control, the Peoples Bank of China said in its 2013 financial stability report released Friday.The report said an implementation plan has been studied and verified.However, the report does not provide details on the system, such as whether the deposit insurance institution will be a private o

31、r government-run entity.Deposit insurance programs protect bank depositors by guaranteeing that a certain level of deposits can be paid, even if a commercial bank goes bankrupt and cannot pay them.In the report, the PBOC expressed confidence in the countrys economic development, but also highlighted

32、 concerns about emerging problems.The countrys economy is in a favorable condition to maintain sustainable and healthy development, it said, adding that the economic situation will be more complicated in 2013 and macro-economic regulation will face certain difficulties and challenges.It warned about

33、 excess production capacity in some domestic industries, as well as resource and environmental constraints and financial system risks.Internationally, there are emerging uncertainties haunting the global economy as a result of loosening monetary policies implemented by some major economies that will

34、 intensify cross-border capital flows, push up global commodity prices and inflate asset bubbles.The central bank vowed to improve the formation mechanism for the yuan exchange rate, increase its two-way fluctuation and maintain basic stability.It also said it will move ahead with interest rate libe

35、ration at a gradual pace.useful expressionsripe adj. 熟的，成熟的；时机成熟的vt. 英方搜查；调查vi. 进行搜查consensus n. 一致；舆论；合意innovation n. 创新，革新；新方法stumble on: 无意中发现，偶然遇到formula n. 数 公式，准则；配方；婴儿食品ensconce vt. 安置；安顿下来；使隐藏vault n. 拱顶；撑竿跳；地下室vi. 跳跃；成穹状弯vt. 做成圆拱形；撑竿跳过tuck away 藏起来；畅饮；大吃mission n. 使命，任务；代表团；布道 vt. 派遣；向传教pre

36、ssure n. 压力；压迫，物 压强 vt. 迫使；密封；使增压levy n. 征收；征兵，征税 vt. 征收（税等）；征集（兵等） vi. 征税；征兵 tariff n. 关税表；收费表 vt. 定税率；征收关税 rational adj. 合理的；理性的 n. 有理数 scare off 吓跑 verdict n. 结论；裁定 protectionism n. 保护主义，贸易保护主义 momentum n. 势头；物 动量；动力；冲力 stable n. 马厩；牛棚 adj. 稳定的；牢固的；坚定的 vi. 被关在马厩 vt. 赶入马房friction n. 摩擦，力 摩擦力consul

37、tation n. 咨询；磋商；临床 会诊；讨论会executive adj. 行政的；经营的；执行的，经营管理的n. 经理；执行委员会；执行者；经理主管人员impose vi. 利用；欺骗；施加影响vt. 强加；征税；以欺骗punitive adj. 惩罚性的；刑罚的 Article Chinese, US presidents meet for first summitObama received Xi upon his arrival, and the two heads of state greeted each other.At the beginning of the meetin

38、g, Xi thanked Obama for the invitation, saying that he was glad to hold talks with the US president at Sunnylands.Sunnylands is close to the Pacific Ocean, and China is just on the other side of the ocean, Xi said.Xi recalled his visit to the United States last year when he said that the vast Pacifi

39、c Ocean has enough room to accommodate the development of the two large countries of China and the United States.Today I meet here with President Obama to map out a blueprint for the development of China-US relations and conduct cooperation across the Pacific Ocean, the Chinese president said.More t

40、han four decades ago, Xi said, the then leaders of the two countries opened the door for China-US interactions with political courage and wisdom, making a handshake across the Pacific Ocean.Since then, the Chinese president said, the China-US relations, despite ups and downs, have achieved historic progress and brought huge benefits to the two peoples.Noting that their relationship now stands at a new historic starting point, Xi said the two countries share important converging interests, from promoting each others eco