1 . If you hope to improve your health, exercise is obviously a good way. But do you know that it has great effects on the mind too? We often pay little attention to the great mental benefits that exercising regularly can have. It will allow you to stay active and healthy for a long time, allowing you to have both the physical and mental (身心的) benefits.    1    

Improve your mood (心情) . Exercise is just what you need if you’re looking for some positive feelings. It is possible that you have experienced a happy time after exercise. While you are exercising, “happiness hormones (荷尔蒙)” are released.     2    

Reduce stress. If you’re feeling stressed, this feeling will disappear after exercise.    3    Because it helps reduce the level of the “stress hormone” which leaves you feeling tired and stressed.

    4    If you take regular exercise, you’ll find the results last longer too. So over time, you’ll have a higher ability to stay focused while completing tasks if you exercise regularly.

Improve your memory. According to a study by the University of British Columbia, regular exercise increases the size of the hippocampus (a part of the brain).    5    

So, it is clear to see that there are many different benefits regular exercise can have. With these benefits for the mind, there now shouldn’t be any excuse not to start and lead an active, balanced life.

A．Increase your focus.

B．Increase your sense of self-worth.

C．Regular exercise keeps your mind calm.

D．They fill you with positive and happy feelings.

E．Exercise is a quite wonderful way to reduce stress.

F．Here’re several important mental benefits of exercise.

G．This is especially important for learning and memory.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why do people all over the world enjoy sports?

A．Because sports are exciting.

B．Because sports have a long history.

C．Because sports enable them to live longer.

2. When do people get excited while watching the games?

A．When their favorite team wins.

B．When they win the game.

C．When they get good news.

3. What sport has a long history?

A．Basketball.

B．Jumping.

C．Sailing.

4. Which is one of the newest in the family of sports?

A．Martial arts.

B．Swimming.

C．Water-skiing

3 . Nowadays, Tai Chi has already spread throughout the world and is practiced by millions of people. It’s a major division of Chinese martial art.     1     It involves slow movements with a focus on breathing and on what your body is doing in that moment. There are four reasons to try Tai Chi.

▲It’s easy on the body.

Tai chi is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. It is low-impact, meaning there is minimal risk of damage to your joints.     2     It’s an exercise that can be easily adapted for less able people, including those in wheelchairs.

▲Falls could be prevented.

A 2019 review of studies suggested that Tai Chi might reduce the risk of falls in older people.     3     It also improves flexibility and spatial awareness.

▲     4    

Tai Chi may boost brain power. Studies have found that regular Tai Chi can improve cognitive functioning in older people with dementia(痴呆)and without. Given that it’s considered safe and suitable for the elderly, this is a definite win. It also has the feel-good factor. A reduction in stress and anxiety, and increased confidence, are other mental health benefits of Tai Chi, according to research, though further research is needed.

▲You can do it at home.

Classes are useful not just for teaching the movements but also for meeting like-minded people.     5     You’re bound to find one that matches your fitness level and exercise preferences.

A．It has mental benefits.

B．You can go at your own pace.

C．It does good to both body and mind.

D．But there are videos available online too.

E．Meanwhile, it relaxed muscles and there is no stretching or straining.

F．Tai Chi is so slow and smooth, but it can improve both upper-body and lower-body strength.

G．The emphasis is on balance, with movements helping strengthen muscles required for stability.

4 . Marcus is a handsome and athletic kid. He plays tennis and _________ the state tournament every year. Marcus’s neighbor, Conrad, is also _________ to compete, but he has rheumatoid arthritis (类风湿性关节炎). Although it pains him just to walk, he _________ painful days at school walking to the sports field. He loves watching his school compete so he doesn’t _________ a game.

Marcus has known Conrad since primary school. They’ve always been _________. He sees Conrad in pain and his _________ at not being able to play sports. So, every day alter school, Marcus _________ his classmates to go to Conrad’s for a moment of discussion about the game competition. The discussion is as _________ as a real high school game, which makes Conrad forget the hurt.

Finally, the doctors found a new _________ to reduce the pain. Conrad walks without much pain, and then begins running, but he still has to learn the __________ of running. After a childhood of walking carefully and taking __________ steps, Conrad has to train his walking like a kid again and stay in shape. He pushes himself every day，building his lungs and doing leg lifts repeatedly for his leg __________. He knows what pain feels like, but running for Conrad is no longer __________.

To Conrad’s delight, he gets a chance to join the cross country team. Conrad doesn’t win, not once, but Marcus is there, __________ for him who always finishes in the middle of the competitors, breathing in wind and waving his hands __________.

1.

A．gives up

B．competes in

C．hears of

D．breaks through

2.

A．able

B．lucky

C．eager

D．calm

3.

A．bears

B．counts

C．forgets

D．escapes

4.

A．accept

B．enjoy

C．lose

D．miss

5.

A．strangers

B．enemies

C．friends

D．teachers

6.

A．surprise

B．sadness

C．impatience

D．tiredness

7.

A．promises

B．asks

C．drives

D．forces

8.

A．long

B．noisy

C．boring

D．interesting

9.

A．treatment

B．excuse

C．period

D．topic

10.

A．goal

B．style

C．speed

D．skill

11.

A．suitable

B．serious

C．small

D．comfortable

12.

A．strength

B．show

C．shape

D．advantage

13.

A．relaxing

B．beneficial

C．painful

D．meaningful

14.

A．queuing

B．arguing

C．running

D．cheering

15.

A．excitedly

B．curiously

C．anxiously

D．actively

5 . On February 13, 2023, Wu Yibing made history, beating John Isner in a thrilling three-set final at the Dallas Open to become the first man from China to win an ATP title（ATP巡回赛冠军）.

Brought to a tennis court for the first time at just five, initially encouraged by his parents as an exercise to lose weight, Wu soon had his talent discovered by his provincial junior team, kicking off a journey that would change the fate of men's tennis in China. In 2017,Wu Yibing shot to prominence after winning the US Open boys’ tournament at 18 to become the first Chinese to win a major junior title, raising high hopes for the “Wonder Boy” to change the fortune of Chinese men in a sport long dominated by women's success on the professional stage.

In 2018, Wu won his first ATP Challenger title in Shanghai. However, the highly competitive nature of men’s professional tennis hit the rising Wu with a tough reminder after multiple injuries-to his elbow, lower back, shoulder and wrist-forced him to be away from the ATP Tour for close to three years.

He made his return last year and won three ATP Challenger titles before qualifying for the US Open. “Looking back, I feel like I wouldn't have been here if not for the ups and downs over the past few years. I take all the setbacks and struggles as a lesson that helps me mature mentally now,” said Wu.   “Of course there were a lot of doubts because I had surgery and the recovery wasn’t going well. The championship today was a payoff for all the hard work and everyone who’s supported me along the way.”

1. What do the underlined words “shot to prominence” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Lost weight.

B．Came back to the top.

C．Became famous instantly.

D．Dropped out of the competition.

2. Why was Wu absent from the ATP Tour for nearly three years?

A．He wanted to change his career.

B．He suffered from serious physical injuries.

C．He didn’t stand out in training for the match.

D．He couldn't handle the pressure of the ATP Tour.

3. What can we learn from Wu Yibing's statement?

A．No sweat, no sweet.

B．Time waits for no man.

C．Well begun is half done.

D．Strike while the iron is hot.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The significance of ATP title.

B．The development of Chinese tennis.

C．The power of difficulty for athletes.

D．The first Chinese male champion of ATP.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman's goal weight?

A．Around 52 kilos.

B．Around 50 kilos.

C．Around 48 kilos.

2. What sports does the woman do every Sunday?

A．Badminton.

B．Swimming.

C．Dancing.

3. What is the woman?

A．A personal trainer.

B．An office worker.

C．A professional athlete.

4. Where does the conversation take place?

A．At a gym.

B．In an office.

C．In a hospital.

7 . 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。

CHINA DAILY Oct. 20, 2022 Two giant pandas arrived in Doha,     1     capital of Qatar, on Wednesday, on a plane from China to fulfill a cooperation     2     (agree) on giant panda conservation and research between the two nations. They     3     (expect) to stay in Qatar for 15 years under the agreement.

According to the CCRC for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province, the two pandas—3-year-old female Si Hai and 4-year-old male Jing Jing—left the research center’s Ya’an base in Chengdu, Sichuan,     4     Qatar on Tuesday.

Mohamed, Qatar’s ambassador to China, said via video link during the farewell ceremony in Chengdu for the giant pandas that he appreciated the bilateral relations between Qatar and China, adding that the gift shows     5     deeply the relations have developed.

The ambassador said that the event was a milestone in cultural diplomacy,     6     (bring) the two sides’ relations to a     7     (high) level and a wider field. He also invited guests at the ceremony to visit Qatar and watch the 2022 Qatar World Cup,     8     (hold) on Nov. 20 in Doha.

“     9    is the first time that giant pandas have traveled to the Middle East,” the center said, adding that breeders and vet experts were sent to help the giant pandas adapt to the new environment. So far, the number of captive giant pandas worldwide     10    (increase) to 673, according to the center.

8 . Working out during the height of a heatwave is one way to make your heart rate rise. But does it really burn more calories? Here’s everything you need to know about working out in extreme heat.

Is it safe to exercise in hot weather?

    1    In fact, it might even help you get a better night’s sleep. Make sure to stay hydrated (含水的) throughout your session and try to time the workout either at the start or end of the day when the temperatures have dropped. The heatwave makes it all the more important to listen to your body when it’s telling you to stop.     2    All of these are symptoms of heatstroke (中暑) which can be deadly, after all.

Do you burn more calories in a heatwave?

Working out in hot weather not only pushes your body to work harder to cool down, it also burns more calories in the process.     3    Thus your heart works harder in hotter temperatures than it would in cooler temperatures, providing an increased calorie and fat burn.

But while working out in a heatwave does in fact burn calories, chances are the heat will also cut your gym session short.     4    Because your body is working hard to keep you cool while the weather itself means you can exercise for longer.

What is the best form of exercise during a heatwave?

Although boxing has been considered as the best calorie -burning exercise around, it’s more efficient to choose an outdoor sport during a period of hot weather.     5     Running outside is close behind with 700. Just imagine how calorie-burning they must be in the heat.

A．Make sure you exercise safely in the sunshine.

B．Ideally, warm is the best temperature for burning calories.

C．Generally speaking, it is totally safe to exercise in hot weather.

D．After all, in normal conditions rowing is said to burn 740 calories per hour.

E．An early morning workout is therefore always a better option in the hot weather.

F．If you start feeling dizzy or find your heartbeat rapidly increasing, it’s time to stop.

G．The hotter your body gets, the more blood your heart needs to pump (输送) to force out heat.

9 . Who won first place in the English spelling competition?

A．Tom.

B．Ella.

C．Alice.

10 . 4 STEM Competitions for High Schoolers

eCyberMission

You can participate(参加) in this competition without leaving the house. eCyberMission is   a web-based contest in which participants—working in teams of two to four students—use science, math, and technology to solve problems facing their communities. First-place winners receive $1,000.

Grades: 9th

Competition Type: Regional, state, and national

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision

Interested in what the future has to hold? Consider ExploraVision’s STEM competition. Working in teams of two to four, students will research a particular technology and discuss the ways in which it may impact lives moving forward. Participants are required to write a paper and draw web pages communicating their vision.

Grades: 7th- 9th and 10th- 12th

Competition Type: Regional and national

Spellman Clean Tech Competition

The Spellman Clean Tech Competition tests students’ ability to research and design—it requires participants to recognise a real-world issue, research the problem, and design a solution that uses clean technology. Participants gain a better understanding of STEM fields and may help make the earth a healthier place. In addition to the honor of winning a well-known STEM competition, there are some awards for top finishers—including a $7,000 first prize.

Grades: 9th- 12th

Competition Type: International

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)

The most promising young scientists in the nation compete in the Regeneron STS—one of the country’s oldest and most famous STEM competitions. The competition is open to high school seniors and challenges them to carry out an independent research project and submit(提交) their findings along with a paper and up to four recommendations(推荐信). Winners can take home awards of up to $250,000!

Grades: 12th

Competition Type: National

1. What is special about eCyberMission?

A．It allows group work.	B．It is designed for seniors.
C．It takes place online.	D．It offers the most prize money.

2. Which competition is open to foreign high school students?

A．eCyberMission.	B．Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision.
C．Spellman Clean Tech Competition.	D．Regeneron Science Talent Search.

3. What is a requirement for participants in Regeneron Science Talent Search?

A．Being a well-known scientist.	B．Doing their research work alone.
C．Providing a research schedule.	D．Finishing a book about their findings.