1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When is the deadline for the poetry contest?

A．January 30.

B．February 18.

C．February 28.

2. How old is Jennifer?

A．10 years old.

B．13 years old.

C．15 years old.

3. What prize will the winner get this year?

A．A golden cup.

B．Their poem published on the website.

C．A signed book of poetry by a famous poet.

2 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man learn to do skateboarding at first?

A．By taking a few lessons.

B．By watching some videos.

C．By asking his cousin for help.

2. Where does the man like to do skateboarding?

A．Around the city square.

B．On the basketball court.

C．By the beach.

3. What does the man often do to keep fit?

A．Cycle.

B．Jog.

C．Swim.

4. What is the man’s latest plan?

A．To train for a skateboard competition.

B．To visit children’s skateboard camps.

C．To take part in a skateboard advert.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题｡
1. What is one problem with arm exercises?

A．They won’t make your arms thinner.

B．They could damage arm muscles.

C．They can raise one’s blood pressure.

2. How did the woman get the information about arm exercises?

A．By talking to an expert.

B．By reading an article.

C．By attending an exercise class.

3. What are the experts now recommending?

A．Exercising the entire body.

B．Cycling instead of walking.

C．Wearing leg weights.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What sport does Frank like playing?

A．Football.

B．Basketball.

C．Baseball.

2. How does Frank feel about the coming game?

A．Excited.

B．Nervous.

C．Bored.

3. What is the woman busy doing these days?

A．Applying for a tennis club.

B．Looking for a partner.

C．Preparing for a match.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman quit her school basketball team?

A．She was badly injured.

B．She was bad at playing basketball.

C．She had to spend more time on her studies.

2. How often does the woman play basketball each week now?

A．Once.

B．Twice.

C．Three times.

3. Which sport is the woman planning to try this year?

A．Swimming.

B．Tennis.

C．Running.

7 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1. 我们学校有1 000多名学生，他们渴望参加像打羽毛球这样的户外活动。(定语从句)
2. 在过去，即使我们想做运动，由于缺乏合适的体育设施，我们只能待在室内。(even if引导让步状语从句)
3. 一旦我们学校建成了新的体育馆，我们就能做各种各样的运动了。
4. 很多学生会去体育馆锻炼，而不是待在室内打游戏。
5. 通过这样做，我们不但增强了体力，而且成功保持身材苗条。(by doing作状语)
6. 与过去相比，我们现在过着幸福健康的生活。
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8 . 语法填空

All great athletes are not afraid to compete     1     others. They keep track     2     their improvements in various     3     (event). Additionally, even if they are     4     stress, they can manage to deal with stress well. And they neither try to be even     5     (slim) nor go     6     unhealthy diets. Finally, they have the mental strength     7     (focus) on what is most important. They all sweat     8     (they) way to success.

9 . In a recent game of pickleball, my teammate and I were falling far behind other teams. It was her turn to serve. We were both standing behind the baseline, paddles(球拍) up in ready position, when she nodded at me and said, “In it to win it.”

“Really?” I looked at her, surprised by her use of a catchy expression that was new to me. My inner self was never ready to accept even the tiniest suggestion that we should be trying to win the game.

In my life off the pickleball court, I enjoy yoga, folk dancing—anything but games with winners and losers, and I always prefer to be a observer rather than a participant in the world of sports.

Then pickleball came along. Suddenly, I didn’t want to be an observer any longer. I wanted to be a player myself. Like many people, I was first drawn to the game simply as a safe COVID-19 activity. Playing outdoors with people in my neighborhood allowed me to break out of social isolation(隔离).

But my addiction to the game comes from the sport’s low barrier of entry. The equipment isn’t particularly expensive. It’s a relatively easy game to learn, and a participant doesn’t need to be especially strong, tall or fast. Little wonder that everyone can now be seen throwing a green, orange or yellow plastic ball with holes in it across a net.

Pickleball is the first game I’ve ever wanted to win. I think it’s because of the excitement I feel when I hit an unreturnable ball down the middle of the court and score a point. Participating in a sport myself rather than cheering for others provides real proof that I can still work hard to achieve goals.

So, I’ve made a long-term commitment to it. I am embracing the game as my pickleball buddies embrace me. I’d forgotten how much fun it is to socialize while, doing something active. In that playful space of the court, I am facing directly my fears of winning and losing. In the meantime, doing something outside of my comfort zone feels magical. Now I wonder what contests I might be brave enough to enter next.

1. Why was the author surprised by what her teammate said in the recent game?

A．She thought her teammate was too weak.	B．She hadn’t considered winning or losing.
C．She didn’t know what her teammate meant.	D．She misunderstood the rules of the game.

2. What is the main reason for the author’s love for pickleball?

A．It is what she is good at.	B．It allows her to make new friends.
C．It is affordable and accessible.	D．It has many health benefits.

3. How has the author benefited from playing pickleball?

A．She has overcome her fears of competitive sports.	B．She has realized her own limitations.
C．She has become a more energetic person.	D．She has recognized her talents for sports.

4. What does the author plan to do?

A．Become a professional athlete.	B．Recommend pickleball to more friends.
C．Explore some extreme sports.	D．Continue playing pickleball.

10 . Many of us feel anger throughout the course of our daily lives.    1     If you find yourself getting angry often, yoga can help you to manage the feeling while you are at work or at home. It can help both calm you down when you feel angry and manage anger in the long term.

Develop a regular practice. Practicing yoga regularly will go a long way toward helping you manage your anger. Try to go to class or practice a routine at least three times a week. Practice for an hour to an hour and a half when possible.    2    

Join a class if you are a beginner. Sometimes it can be helpful for beginners to practice yoga with others to know the types of routines they can try.    3     However, if you have a competitive personality, practicing in a group might be bad for your efforts.

    4     Focus on the breath is the central part of yoga practice. It is necessary to focus on your breath to get the most out of the yoga poses you are trying. Take your time, and continue the exercise until you feel calmer.

Keep yoga journals. Keeping a yoga journal allows you to see over time how yoga is affecting your anger. It can also be a place to show the pleasure and frustrations (挫折) of yoga after your regular practice.    5    

A．Practice focusing on your breath.

B．You need to go to a class to practice basic yoga.

C．In the long term, it will be good for your heart.

D．In addition, writing can reduce the levels of your anger.

E．Exercise can be a great daily treatment for the bad feeling.

F．If you can’t, even 10 to 20 minutes of yoga at a time can bring down stress levels.

G．It is also helpful to reduce anger if you are feeling the support of the group when practicing.