1 . She could have just quit. The race was long ________, and it was raining cats and dogs. But Bou Samnang was running for her country—Cambodia—so she kept going, racing ________ on a track. And for that, she is being regarded as a(n) ________ .

“I wanted to show people that in life, ________ we go a bit slow, we will reach our destination ________,” she said afterwards. “So we should not ________. We should try our best.”

Bou Samnang participated in the women’s 5,000-metre race on May 8 at the Southeast Asian Games, which Cambodia hosted for the first time. “I knew I was ________. The rain was so heavy,” she said. “I had the right to ________ the race, but first I have a duty to ________ Cambodia. So I did not quit.” In a video, the roar of rainfall was mixed with cheers and shouts of ________ as Bou Samnang finally neared and then crossed the finish line, almost six minutes ________ the winner. She clasped her hands to express her thanks to the ________, her face wet with tears and rain as she lifted her country’s ________. The athlete said later that she was disappointed to finish last, but also happy to hear people supporting her and surprised that the video attracted so much attention.

Bou Samnang’s ________ has won over fans around the sporting world, ________ everyone that sports are about more than winning and losing.

1.

A．delayed

B．arranged

C．canceled

D．decided

2.

A．around

B．alone

C．away

D．again

3.

A．inspiration

B．companion

C．genius

D．designer

4.

A．in case

B．now that

C．even though

D．if only

5.

A．all the same

B．as a result

C．in the meanwhile

D．in actual fact

6.

A．turn back

B．set down

C．give up

D．switch over

7.

A．leaving

B．losing

C．changing

D．coming

8.

A．enter

B．organize

C．lead

D．abandon

9.

A．represent

B．explore

C．improve

D．promote

10.

A．encouragement

B．kindness

C．gratitude

D．entertainment

11.

A．beside

B．without

C．behind

D．against

12.

A．tourists

B．volunteers

C．fans

D．athletes

13.

A．tent

B．flag

C．status

D．flower

14.

A．beauty

B．creativity

C．intelligence

D．determination

15.

A．guaranteeing

B．instructing

C．warning

D．reminding

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．A ski resort.

B．An Olympic event.

C．A hobby.

2. When did the speaker buy her equipment?

A．Last year.

B．Last month.

C．Last week.

3. Which run does the speaker use?

A．Beginning.

B．Intermediate.

C．Expert.

4. What does the speaker think of falling down when skiing?

A．It’s shameful.

B．It’s disappointing.

C．It’s fun.

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The newfound team, now officially known as the Wildcats, started their basketball journey with a mix of eagerness and anxiety. The community center’s basketball court became their arena (竞技场), a place where failures were just stepping stones to success, and every dribble (运球), pass, and shot was a lesson in disguise.

Under Mr. Jordan’s guidance, practices became more than just learning how to play basketball; they were about discovering the strengths within and the power of unity. He had an approach to seeing the potential in every player.

One afternoon, as the team gathered around Mr. Jordan, he introduced a new drill that focused on passing and communication. “Basketball is a language,” he explained. “If you can’t communicate, you can’t win. This drill will help you understand each other without words. ”

The drill was a disaster at first. Passes went wrong, and frustration mounted. Jasmine’s quick passes were too swift for Mia, and Lucas’s attempts at humor during the drill only led to more confusion. Eli, ever the observer, noticed the tension and suggested a simple system of hand signals they had discussed in a previous practice. Gradually, the team began to find their rhythm, learning to anticipate each other’s moves and communicate more effectively.

It wasn’t just basketball skills that the Wildcats were developing; it was a sense of belonging and trust in one another. Each practice ended with a team gathering, where Mr. Jordan shared stories from his coaching days, emphasizing the lessons learned from losses more than wins.

注意：(1)续写词数应为150左右；(2)开头已给出。
Paragraph 1: Soon came their first real game against a more experienced team.
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Paragraph 2: The second half saw a different Wildcats team.
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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。

Baduanjin (八段锦),     1     form of qigong, is a set of traditional Chinese fitness exercises combining physical movement with breathing and meditation. Dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Baduanjin uses breathing and concentration techniques     2     (improve) body and mind through eight well-designed sequences. During the NorthernSong Dynasty, people enjoyed doing it,     3     has 8 simple movements, such as slowly opening the arms or raising the head. Today, this old exercise has gained its     4     (popular) again.

Last month, 28-year-old model Huang Qian decided to add Baduanjin     5     her daily routine. At first, when she saw     6     (video) of people practicing on social media platforms, she naturally associated it with the kind of exercise favored by the elderly     7     its movements are a bit slow. Nevertheless, now Huang enjoys practicing the exercise, which stretches and relaxes her whole body.

Her favorite fitness star German Pamela Reif had a video     8    (post). The video has received more than 900,000 views, 49,000 likes and 24,000 reports since it     9     (release) on Bilibili on Aug 8. Like many traditions, such as hanfu and music, Baduanjin is     10     (increase) recognized from people of all ages and is making a return to daily life.

So, would you like to give it a try?

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who use camels in their sports?

A．Americans.

B．The Arabs.

C．Chinese people.

2. Which sport listed below has the longest history?

A．Baseball.

B．Basketball.

C．Running.

3. How old is volleyball sport?

A．Below 200 years.

B．About 300 years.

C．Over 1, 000 years.

4. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A．War.

B．Pride.

C．Friendship.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. Who use camels in their sports?

A．Americans.

B．The Arabs.

C．Chinese people.

2. Which sport listed below has the longest history?

A．Baseball.

B．Basketball.

C．Running.

3. How old is volleyball sport?

A．Below 200 years.

B．About 300 years.

C．Over 1,000 years.

4. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A．War.

B．Pride.

C．Friendship.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who use camels in their sports?

A．Americans.

B．The Arabs.

C．Chinese people.

2. Which sport listed below has the longest history?

A．Baseball.

B．Basketball.

C．Running.

3. How old is volleyball sport?

A．Below 200 years.

B．About 300 years.

C．Over 1, 000 years.

4. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A．War.

B．Pride.

C．Friendship.

8 . 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。

The Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games have concluded with great success. The games     1     (feature) over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions, who competed in 42 sports. China dominated the medal table,     2     (win) a total of 396 medals, including 132 gold medals.

The Hangzhou Asian Games were known     3     their innovative and sustainable approach. The use of advanced technology, such as     4     (face) recognition and artificial intelligence, was integrated into various aspects of the games, making it a     5     (true) modern and efficient event.

In addition to the sports events, the games also included     6     (vary) of cultural activities and exhibitions, showcasing the rich history and traditions of Hangzhou and China. The opening and closing ceremonies were spectacular displays of Chinese culture, art, and music.

    7     Hangzhou Asian Games have left a lasting legacy for the city and the region. The new infrastructure     8     (build) for the games will provide benefits for the local community for years to come. The games have also helped to raise awareness of environmental sustainability and promote international friendship and understanding.

Overall, the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games were a splendid success,     9     demonstrates China’s ability     10     (host) major international events with excellence and innovation.

9 . 假定你是李华，你校将举办体艺节需要选择一门学生最喜爱的体育运动。请你向学生会主席John推荐一门体育运动，内容包括：
1.体育运动的具体项目；
2.推荐理由。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
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10 . As Isaac climbed up to the podium (领奖台) and had gold medals placed around his neck, his mum, Emma, and big brother, Bailey, cheered. Emma couldn’t help herself crying _________ tears. The crowd, as they so often do for Isaac, went wild.

Isaac was competing at the Dwarf (矮人) World Games in Canada. Battling and beating the best sportspeople in the worldwide dwarf community, Isaac came home with five gold _________.

In October 2007, Isaac was born. He was such a good baby. But as the months went on, he was quite floppy (松垂的) and seemed to _________ to hold his head up without help. Out of _________, his mother took him to a doctor, and after several tests, the doctor said Isaac is a dwarf and he might never walk.

_________, when Isaac was 18 months old, he learned to walk. As he got older, he _________ his mum with his natural athleticism and _________ nothing more than playing sports with Bailey and his friends.

When Isaac was five, _________ how much he loved sport, his doctor _________ the Dwarf Sports Association(DSA). It is a charity started in 1993 to provide __________ for people with restricted growth to __________ their skills across a variety of sports, and he joined in.

In 2017 he was asked to __________ Team GB at the Dwarf World Games in Canada. His __________ were earned and fought for.

“I know it won’t always be easy,” says Emma. “On a recent holiday people were staring and his little cousin__________ asked why. Isaac said, ‘They’re looking at me because I’m different.’ But he wasn’t sad, just as a matter of fact. He will have to get used to people staring, but I wish people __________ he’s no different to anyone else.”

1.

A．upset

B．proud

C．sympathetic

D．grateful

2.

A．prizes

B．metals

C．rings

D．medals

3.

A．continue

B．manage

C．struggle

D．progress

4.

A．guilt

B．worries

C．fright

D．curiosity

5.

A．Therefore

B．Indeed

C．However

D．Meanwhile

6.

A．covered

B．impressed

C．compared

D．provided

7.

A．intervened

B．distracted

C．favored

D．occupied

8.

A．perceiving

B．monitoring

C．sensing

D．detecting

9.

A．depended on

B．set up

C．referred to

D．joined in

10.

A．campaigns

B．opportunities

C．guidance

D．inspiration

11.

A．enhance

B．integrate

C．generate

D．stimulate

12.

A．defend

B．approach

C．evaluate

D．represent

13.

A．credits

B．wins

C．decisions

D．comments

14.

A．innocently

B．roughly

C．particularly

D．faithfully

15.

A．realized

B．claimed

C．permitted

D．demanded