1 . 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。

Billed as one of the most scenic (风景优美的) and most demanding marathons in the world, the Great Wall Marathon is the oldest of its type, beginning in 1999, with     1     (option) for fun runs and half marathons as well as the full marathon. The fun run       2     (cover) just 8.5 kilometers, the half marathon 21.1 kilometers,     3     the full marathon 42.2 kilometers.

Since this event is so different from a regular city marathon,     4     is smart to follow a training program       5     focuses on both hill training and distance.

The Great Wall Marathon starts from the Huangyaguan fortress (要塞) and heads south, before       6     (turn) left onto the Changcheng Highway, putting runners on the road leading to the Great Wall entrance where a four-kilometer uphill battle awaits. After five kilometers, runners start on the       7     (challenge) part of the journey: the steps and hills of the Great Wall itself.

Marathon runners will come across Duanzhuang village and the township of Xiaying, and will continue onto the Yin and Yang Square and face the steps of the Great Wall once again. Those unable       8     (reach) that stage in six hours shall not       9     (permit) to continue.

The part on the Great Wall is surely the most scenic; however, finishers     10     (equal) enjoy the parts running in the small villages where they give“high fives”to the children living there.

2 . 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。

“I challenge you to a hundred-meter race,” my opponent, Julius, declared. He had beaten me countless times during practice, but I wanted to prove him wrong for a change. “That’ll wipe the smile off his face!” I thought, even as fear started to pour in my stomach. He was well-known around the school for being the fastest runner on the track-and-field team, while I tailed behind in second place- a respectable position, but not yet good enough to surpass (超过) him. Nevertheless, I shook his hand and said, “Challenge accepted!” However, negative thoughts flooded my mind. Would I be able to win? After all, Julius’ speed of light would guarantee a sure win!

Soon, all my friends and the teachers had gathered around to watch the challenge. “Oh no, I will lose and be embarrassed in front of the whole school!” I spoke in a low voice. Nevertheless, I turned my worried expression into a determined smile. To keep myself from sinking into self-doubt, I did some stretches and jumping jacks to warm up my body.

Finally, the crucial moment arrived. The referee(裁判)fired the starting gun and we took off like a shot. Adrenaline(肾上腺素) rocketed through my body as I launched myself forward. True to my expectations, Julius caught up with me easily and was in the lead! “No way will I lose! Victory, here I come!” I motivated myself as anger coursed through my body. As the race progressed, my eyes locked onto Julius, his athletic form effortlessly moving ahead. His quick steps and strong focus showcased his impressive skills. Yet, I refused to let doubt consume me. A fierce fire burnt within, fueled by a mix of unwillingness to admit defeat and anger. How dare he assume he was unbeatable? With every step, my determination solidified(变坚定), and my resolve to surpass him strengthened.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“Faster!” I screamed and in that instant, I felt like Superman.

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“Yi Rou! Yi Rou! Yi Rou!” The whole school was cheering my name!

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3 . 6-year-old Qixian Cao set the new women’s world record for solving a 3×3×3 Rubik’s cube (魔方) in 5.97 seconds (average). _______ by a cousin, a Rubik’s cube player, the Chinese girl started _______ a Rubik’s cube only at 3. The woman taught her the art of “speed-cubing”, solving the world-famous puzzle as _______ as possible. However, after about a year, the girl got so _______ it that her cousin couldn’t teach her anymore and her parents got her a speed-cubing _______. Under the professional guidance she kept _______ for two to three hours every day, and her time was getting better and better. However, there was a point where she hit a wall and needed all of her family’s help to _______ it.

“She was _______ at 12 seconds when she tried to speed to 10 seconds for three months,” Qixian’s mother _______. “She practiced a lot but made no ________ and almost gave up.”

To motivate her, the entire family took up the game and even participated in adult ________. However, no one dared to dream that the ________ speed-cuber could set a new world record at the tender age of six.

Cao’s average time of 5.97 seconds after five ________ of speed-cubing won her the title of world record holder. Encouraged by her recent ________, Qixian has no plans of slowing down and is now ________ the women’s single-time record, which currently stands at 4.44 seconds.

1.

A．Invited

B．Inspired

C．Praised

D．Fascinated

2.

A．playing with

B．making up

C．participating in

D．researching on

3.

A．easily

B．early

C．accurately

D．quickly

4.

A．crazy about

B．tired of

C．good at

D．addicted to

5.

A．partner

B．machine

C．toy

D．coach

6.

A．sitting

B．thinking

C．practicing

D．sleeping

7.

A．overcome

B．push

C．remove

D．break

8.

A．leveled

B．limited

C．left

D．stuck

9.

A．reported

B．recalled

C．complained

D．added

10.

A．progress

B．difference

C．money

D．promise

11.

A．parties

B．activities

C．competitions

D．clubs

12.

A．devoted

B．gifted

C．stressed

D．discouraged

13.

A．turns

B．rounds

C．periods

D．minutes

14.

A．idea

B．decision

C．failure

D．performance

15.

A．challenging

B．making

C．keeping

D．renewing

4 . Having experienced life as both an overweight and now a skinny woman, I have personally seen the differences in the reactions of others towards heavier people. People generally are nicer and less________thin people, and________those who are overweight at first.

Recently I was up north celebrating my 25th birthday in Muskoka, Ontario. We went into a little____and they had lots of clothing, house decorations and novelty items. I overheard a lady laughing and saying to her husband “George, these napkins (餐巾纸) say ‘Every time I hear that ________word exercise I wash my mouth out with wine’.” I walked over and there were other quotes on goods putting down________.

My first________when I saw these novelty items was also to________but as a few minutes went by that saying was still________me. Exercise is one of the most________activities you can do to improve yourself. Nobody should ever put a(n)________value on any type of exercise.

When I was heavier, I got________at friends who would rather go to the gym than sit on the sofa and watch TV with me. Now after my________, I see it from the________view. People who actually enjoy working out are focusing on themselves, which is so________for the overall health. People should stop making negative humour about exercising and start________it.

1.

A．loyal to

B．sensitive to

C．compassionate with

D．critical of

2.

A．rely on

B．look down upon

C．get along with

D．care for

3.

A．shop

B．clinic

C．restaurant

D．hotel

4.

A．official

B．tender

C．rude

D．old

5.

A．business

B．exercise

C．travel

D．consumption

6.

A．assumption

B．finding

C．motive

D．reaction

7.

A．laugh

B．blame

C．exclaim

D．apologise

8.

A．surprising

B．scaring

C．bothering

D．discouraging

9.

A．graceful

B．healthy

C．challenging

D．creative

10.

A．additional

B．monetary

C．negative

D．emotional

11.

A．strict

B．mad

C．confused

D．relieved

12.

A．registration

B．graduation

C．presentation

D．transformation

13.

A．opposite

B．traditional

C．above

D．common

14.

A．bizarre

B．boring

C．important

D．economical

15.

A．embracing

B．teaching

C．skipping

D．replacing

5 . Community sports teams provide great ways for players of all ages to have fun and socialize while they keep their skills sharp and get some exercise. If you can’t find one in your area, you can start one yourself.     1    

Do your research.

    2     If you find that you are the first in your community to recognize such a need, ensure that you can find enough local interest in your sport. You can invite one or two to join you in forming a preliminary leadership team.

Establish a budget.

To figure out what expenses (支出) you’ll need to cover, think about everything you’ll need to set up for your first game: Do you need to pay for using the facilities?     3     Once you’ve laid out all of your costs, try to find out what revenues (收入) you’ll need to cover your expenses.

Create a league of your own.

It might seem like overkill to draft some legal documents if all you want to do is meet up with some friends for a game on Sunday mornings.     4     Playtime goes much more smoothly if everyone agrees to the same rules before the game begins.

Plan for the future.

Consider getting and training new volunteers and keep young players coming in to replace those lost to busy careers or family responsibilities.     5     There might be a possibility of you deciding to quit.

A．Do you need to buy sports equipment?

B．What social benefits might your club bring to the region?

C．Read on to find tips for starting your own sports club team.

D．And don’t forget to pass your knowledge and enthusiasm on to the next generation.

E．But having written guidelines in place will help to keep everyone on the same page.

F．Check with your local community center to see if a league already exists for your sport.

G．You may have spoken to someone in the community during your initial search for a league.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which team was the speaker in?

A．The netball team.

B．The football team.

C．The tennis team.

2. What animal did the speaker fail to see?

A．The elephant.

B．The lion.

C．The giraffe.

3. What benefit did the speaker get from the trip?

A．He became fitter.

B．He was more confident.

C．He learned more about South Africa.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What sport has been accepted by the Olympic committee?

A．Bowling.

B．Climbing.

C．American football.

2. Why does the man suggest including bridge in the Olympics?

A．The older age group will be involved.

B．The game will be widely spread.

C．The winner will be obvious.

3. How do the speakers sound at the end of the conversation?

A．Optimistic.

B．Humorous.

C．Curious.