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内蒙古赤峰市2024年中考英语真题
Here's what you need to know about everything that's new in the 2024 Paris Olympics—from new sports to new events and more.
Breaking
Breaking will be included in the Olympics for the first time in Paris in 2024. You may know the sport by its more common name, breakdancing. Athletes don't know the music ahead of time—they must move to the beat.
Skateboarding
Skateboarding first came to the 2020 Olympics and returns for the 2024 Paris Games. There will be two clear events—a park competition and a street competition.
Sport climbing
It's the second time for sport climbing to come to the Olympic Games. In the Paris Games, the number of athletes will climb from 40 to 68. Whether you know it as indoor rock climbing or not, the best athletes in the sport climbing world will compete in this unique event in 2024!
Surfing
Surfing in the 2024 Olympics will take place on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. The island is over 9,000 miles from Paris, and it is known for its challenging waves.
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● Earthworms are doing their part
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However, some scientists believe other living things in the soil can also do the similar things as the earthworms. They think more research is needed.
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● Wild elephants can solve puzzles
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Do you like doing some chores? Do you often help your parents cook a meal at home? If you're good at cooking, here's the good news for you! The 3rd Chinese Food Cooking Competition is coming! Come to join in and make your favourite Chinese food!
What You Need to Know If you're a college student (大学生) between the ages of 18 and 25, you can join in the com- petition. You have to make a short video (视频) of one to three minutes: The video needs to have both Chinese and English subtitles (字幕) and show the way of making the food. Pleasesendyourvideotocfcc@163. com and make sure there's your name, telephone number, and school name in your e- mail. ●Send your video before April 30, 2025. Prize for the Winners There's one first prize, two second prizes and three third prizes in this competition. The first prize winner will get $500, the second prize winner will get $300 and the third prize winner will get$100. Join in the competition and have fun! |
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