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.

6 . 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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7 . 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.

8 . 语法填空

Last Sunday witnessed a 5 km cross­country running race organized by our school, which both students and teachers of our school were persuaded     1     (get) actively     2     (involve) in it.

Even if all athletes     3     (sweat) a lot and their legs     4     (ache), no athlete gave up halfway.     5     (ultimate), with great determination, all the athletes did everything in their power     6     (reach) the finish line.     7     (compare) with other events, the event was highly thought of. Not only did it provide a chance for us to keep fit, but it also kept all the competitors     8     (inspire).

9 . The Astra International Picture Book Writing Contest is a unique competition open to writers for children. We believe that in our increasingly digital age it is more important than ever for children’s first books to introduce them to the pleasures and power of storytelling and the written word along with outstanding visual art. Being exposed to the best picture books can create in young people a lifelong love of reading. By rewarding and showing excellence in the art of picture book writing, we aim to inspire writers to focus on the picture book text as an art form in itself, and to raise the quality of these seemingly simple books for the benefit of children everywhere.

The winners will have the opportunity to sign publishing contracts (合同) with the sponsors to publish the manuscripts (原稿) in different languages. Each winner will be required to agree that sponsors have a one-year priority option to publish their manuscript to receive the cash prize.

Conditions
1. Manuscript must be text written for children age 3-8; illustrations are not accepted;
2. Manuscript may be fiction, nonfiction or poetry;
3. Manuscript must be no longer than 1,000 words;
4. Manuscript may be submitted (提交) in any of the following languages: English, Spanish, German, French, or Chinese;
5. Manuscript must be your original work;
6. Manuscript will not be submitted to any other competition or any other publisher before the announcement of the result of this contest.

For more information, please contact us: astrawritingcontest@readinglife.com.

1. Why is the competition held?

A．To call on people to read paper books.

B．To raise children’s interest in reading.

C．To collect money for children’s education.

D．To encourage high-quality picture book writing.

2. How can the winners get the cash prize?

A．By signing publishing contracts.

B．By not joining in other competitions in one year.

C．By not submitting their manuscripts to other publishers.

D．By giving sponsors the right to publish their manuscripts first.

3. What is a requirement of the manuscripts?

A．They must be within 1,000 words.

B．They must be in the form of stories.

C．They must be accompanied by pictures.

D．They must be translated into several languages.

10 . Four Classic Games for Kids

Below are great games children can enjoy.

Egg and Spoon Race

Line players up, each with a boiled egg balanced on a spoon. Each person with a spoon and an egg must carry the egg on the spoon to the finishing line. If their egg drops, they must stop and put it back on their spoon before continuing. (Or, if you’re really tough, send them back to the start each time their egg drops!) The winner will be awarded a prize, such as candy, stickers and toys.

Pass the Parcel (包裹)

Prepare a small prize that kids will love and then cover it with many layers (层) of paper. To play, have the children sit in a circle and pass the parcel around the circle while you play some fun music. When you stop the music, the child holding the parcel removes the outer layer of paper. Start the music again and continue until one child removes the final layer of paper.

Wheelbarrow (独轮手推车) Race

The game is played in pairs.The first person is the wheelbarrow.He starts with his hands on the ground and his legs are held by the second person (the driver) in the pair. The wheelbarrow “walks” on his hands across the ground while the driver follows behind, holding his legs and directing the wheelbarrow. The first pair across the finishing line are the winners.

Limbo

Two adults hold either end of a stick at stomach height. The children take turns going under the stick without touching it. If all the children have gone under the stick, the stick will be lowered. Then another round begins. Anyone who falls, touches the ground with hands or touches the stick is out.

1. Who would most probably be the winner of Egg and Spoon Race?

A．The kid being good at running.

B．The kid being skilled at boiling eggs.

C．The kid doing well in balancing the egg.

D．The kid being willing to work with others.

2. Why is Pass the Parcel special compared with other three games?

A．Because it must be played with music on.

B．Because it will give the winner a prize.

C．Because it needs preparation in advance.

D．Because it asks kids to sing songs during the game.

3. What will kids probably need to do while playing Limbo?

A．Try to jump over the stick.

B．Lower their body.

C．Run fast with a stick in hand.

D．Touch the ground with hands.