3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Nick work out now?

A．By exercising in the gym.

B．By doing morning running.

C．By going cycling outdoors.

2. Why does Susan work out?

A．To relax herself.

B．To lose weight.

C．To kill time.

4 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式｡

Tai Chi is definitely part of the life in Handan. Early morning walks are     1     (reward) with high quality Yang Tai Chi being performed all over the place.

Each morning on one of Handan’s main     2     (square), only a few minutes’ walk from the Jinan Hotel, large groups of Tai Chi practitioners gather     3     (study) with a variety of teachers. The quality of the Tai Chi is really good. Across the road is the main park of Handan, with     4     (it) rebuilt historic buildings from the Warring Period. The park is great to wander through.

Again there are people everywhere     5     (perform) Tai Chi in the mornings, big groups around teachers, and individuals     6     (elegant) practicing. The quality often looked very high, and as people walked past, I’d note their posture (姿势) and stride (步态) and wonder     7     made them so good at Tai Chi.

A seven-yuan taxi ride can get you to any of     8     other parks, all of which seem to be well used in the mornings. In another park, I     9     (spot) a group of women practicing sword forms and they were beautiful to watch. There was also a smaller group of people on a wooden platform next     10     a lake, and their Tai Chi was more elegant against the clear water.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where was Open Tchaikovsky Competition held in 1986?

A．In Moscow.

B．In Chelyabinsk.

C．In Berlin.

2. What does Maxim say about the competition he attended at 10?

A．It inspired many young musicians.

B．It was the music event of his dreams.

C．It was a life-changing experience.

3. Which kind of music are the young players required to play?

A．Rock music.

B．Pop music.

C．Classical music.

4. What does Maxim value most in young players’ performance?

A．Expressiveness.

B．Smoothness.

C．Completeness.

7 . Jacqueline’s dream of being a world-class runner began when she was a child in Kenya. She soon realized she had to _________ full-time to improve her performance, which meant not being able to work to help support her family. But she was _________ that the training would make her perfect and she could bring home prize money.

Jacqueline traveled to China to _________ in the Zheng-kai marathon knowing she had a good shot at _________ the race, but more importantly, the $10,000 prize that went with it. She was leading the women’s _________ when a male runner _________ the water station at the 20-kilometer mark. The man was running at a good pace but had trouble _________ water because a birth defect (缺陷) had left him without hands. He _________ to drink from the slippery plastic bottles. But any assistance from fans or race officials would result in his _________. Jacqueline noticed the man and __________ knew that he needed help. She __________ a water bottle and helped him get the fluid his body needed to __________ the race. Then she ran at his __________ with the bottle and helped him sip (小口喝) while they strode along.

Jacqueline missed out on first place, but she __________ with something more important: her humanity. When asked about the bigger __________, she said that money isn’t everything.

1.

A．perform

B．race

C．conduct

D．train

2.

A．worried

B．confident

C．proud

D．energetic

3.

A．compete

B．struggle

C．serve

D．adjust

4.

A．taking

B．losing

C．winning

D．completing

5.

A．division

B．movement

C．research

D．education

6.

A．jumped into

B．left for

C．escaped from

D．arrived at

7.

A．finding

B．drinking

C．carrying

D．pouring

8.

A．planned

B．hated

C．struggled

D．allowed

9.

A．imbalance

B．unemployment

C．disability

D．disqualification

10.

A．eventually

B．gradually

C．immediately

D．occasionally

11.

A．spotted

B．grabbed

C．emptied

D．packed

12.

A．complete

B．win

C．enjoy

D．start

13.

A．pace

B．position

C．command

D．best

14.

A．connected

B．helped

C．finished

D．met

15.

A．event

B．prize

C．dream

D．failure

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．TV programmes.

B．Their favorite sports.

C．Their favorite subjects.

2. How often does the woman watch a soccer match?

A．Nearly once a month.

B．Nearly once a week.

C．Nearly every Sunday.

3. When did the man begin playing basketball?

A．In the middle school.

B．In the primary school.

C．At college.

4. What does the man think of basketball matches?

A．They are popular but boring.

B．They are fun and exciting.

C．They are not popular in most countries.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When is the sports meet fixed?

A．At 2:00 pm.

B．At 3:00 pm.

C．At 8:00 am.

2. What does the woman think the weather will be like this afternoon?

A．Rainy.

B．Fine.

C．Cloudy.

3. What will the man do next?

A．Take exercise.

B．Broadcast the weather conditions.

C．Try the 24-hour telephone weather forecast service.

10 . Four of the Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2023

If you’re creating amazing art but struggling to gain exposure, art contests are a great opportunity for publicity. Ready to show off your art to the world? Check out our guide to some of the best art contests to enter this year.

The Lumen Prize for Digital Art

Prize: $4,000 first prize

Entry Fee: $40 for two works

This digital art competition is organized by Lumen Art Projects Ltd, a non-profit organization that’s committed to providing new opportunities for digital artists around the world. The only requirement is that the submitted artworks must somehow engage with technology.

World Illustration Awards

Prize: A cash prize of £2,000

Entry Fee: £29 per entry

Anyone who’s into illustration is bound to have heard of the famous World Illustration Awards. Illustrators are invited to submit works published since 2018. Winners will not only win a cash prize, but they’ll be offered invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Illustration.

Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize

Prize: Over $50,000 in cash

Entry Fee: $ 40 per entry

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is an annual international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the visual arts. It aims to inspire creatives from around the world to enter the art profession through funding and increased exposure of their works.

The Sunny Art Prize

Prize: A total cash fun d of £6,000

Entry Fee: £25 for one artwork

One of the most inclusive and diverse art competitions in the UK, the Sunny Art Prize offers unique exposure for both emerging and established artists. Winners will have an opportunity to produce their works during a month-long residency in China.

1. How much should you pay to submit two works to the Lumen Prize for Digital Art?

A．$40.

B．$60.

C．$66.

D．$80.

2. Which is the best choice if you pursue a career in art?

A．The Sunny Art Prize.

B．World Illustration Awards.

C．Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize.

D．The Lumen Prize for Digital Art.

3. What will the winners of the Sunny Art Prize be awarded apart from cash prizes?

A．A marketing package for their artworks.

B．Creating their works for a month in China.

C．Access to technology related to digital art.

D．Connecting with artists worldwide and more exposure.