1 . As a high school coach, I did all I could to help my boys win their games.I____for victory as much as they did. However,a dramatic____happening after I refereed a game____my view on victories and defeats.

The game was between New Rochelle and Yonkers High. It was well played and __ contested. When there were only 30 seconds left, Yonkers was____by one point. When Yonkers ___their last shot, New Rochelle recovered the ball, and tapped (补篮) it in for what looked like___. The clock showed the game was over, but I hadn't___ the final buzzer (蜂鸣器) because of the___ noise.

Not having got help from the other official, I____the young timekeeper. He said, "Mr. Covino,the buzzer went off as the ball rolled off the rim (篮筐), before the____tap - in was made. "Coming up to New Rochelle’s coach O’Brien, he added, "I'm sorry, Dad. The time ran out before the final___."

Suddenly, like the sun coming out from behind a cloud, Coach O’Brien's face ___. He said,"That's okay, Joe. You did what you had to do. I’m____of you. "

Turning to me, he said, "Mr. Covino, I want you to meet my ___, Joe. "Then they walked off together, the coach's arm around Joe's shoulder.

3 . You want to start doing exercise? Congratulations! You have just taken your first step towards a new and improved you. But how to make it? Here are some helpful tips for you.

Understand the benefits of exercise.     1     But what exactly are its health benefits? To start with, physical activity increases the efficiency (效率) of your heart and lungs. During exercise, your heart and lungs must work harder. Besides, exercise is good for your mental health. Working out can help you reduce stress and get over bad feelings.

    2     When you are planning, the first thing to consider is what you expect to improve: heart and lung efficiency, muscle strength or flexibility, which involves aerobic (有氧的) activities, strength training, and flexibility training. Choose activities you enjoy.     3    

Eat and drink right. To help your muscles recover and repair themselves after exercise, you need to eat foods rich in protein (蛋白质). When to eat is also of great importance. Generally speaking, you should have your meal an average of 1.5 to 2.5 hours before exercising. Do not eat immediately after exercise.     4     Remember to drink throughout exercise to make up for water lost to sweat.

Avoid injury. To prevent soft tissue (组织) injury, make sure that you wear proper clothes and equipment when exercising. You should also start small and slowly work your way to longer and harder exercise to avoid getting hurt.     5    

So, now you know the benefits of exercise and how to do it safely and effectively. What are you waiting for?

Paul and I were on our school basketball team. We loved basketball very much. He used Bogues as his     1     (inspire), because Bogues was a     2     (success) player in the NBA though he was only 1.6 metres tall. Paul     3     (be) only 1.6 metres tall, too. He once said, “If Bogues could make     4    , why not me?”

Paul tried out many times just for making the team, but he     5     (refuse) because of his height. He was just a replacement despite the fact that Paul had real skills and worked really hard. Besides, he had a strong desire     6     (play) for the team. However, he didn’t get a chance.

This week, our team were playing our main competitors, The Bears, a team     7     record this season had been perfect. Suddenly, a player and I crashed into each other. My knee hurt so badly that I couldn’t play anymore. Someone suggested that Paul play for the team, but the coach didn’t agree. Paul asked the coach to allow him to go to the court. The coach     8     (final) agreed. Paul rushed onto the court. And clearly, all the extra hours that he had spent     9     (practise) alone paid off. He made shot after shot. When the game ended, our team had won     10     two points.

5 . My husband Larry and I have always had our basic values in common. However, our_________are so different; I love the arts, and he's really_________sports, especially hockey (曲棍球). There have been times I've been wanting to sell my season ticket online, but I'd_________do that. Instead, if Larry wanted to go, we_________.

When the game started, I would take out my_________. Most of the time, I'd be texting or daydreaming. Sometimes, my texting would be interrupted (打断) when the home team_________. I knew they scored because everyone jumped up and_________, even the women. I started to wonder. Why was I the only one NOT_______ myself? Would I like this sport if I gave it a_________? What if I tried to change my__________?

I decided to__________have a try—for my husband's sake, if not for my own. It took a few games, but soon I__________who our latest player was, who had been traded and from where. When the other team scored, I felt__________with the rest of my crowd. Soon I was asking questions like “What’s a hat trick?”

My husband couldn't__________it when he saw me getting involved (参与). I was surprised myself! We went to the next game and__________going often. Today, one would never guess I hadn't grown up with hockey.

Wushu, widely     1     (know) as Chinese Kungfu, will make its debut (初次亮相) as an official sport at the Youth Olympic Games held in Dakar, Senegal in October, 2022. It is intended for those     2     love this kind of martial art deeply.

With a long history and deep roots in our traditions, Wushu unites the body and spirit. China wishes to share these qualities with the world. It is a long-held     3     (expect). The International Wushu Federation applied to the International Olympic Games (IOC) in 2001, 2008 and 2011,     4     failed each time.

In the past few years, Chinese Wushu Association     5     (contribute) a lot to the promotion of Wushu. Besides, the government not only provides technical support,     6     (regular) sending experts to the International Wushu Federation, but also provides     7     large amount of Wushu equipment free of charge. Every year, many local groups are sent abroad to put on performances and shows, whose aim is     8     (improve) the influence of Wushu. Due to their efforts, Wushu has been viewed as an effective way to     9     (strength) the body, and has gained a great popularity among the youths.

China’s effort to get Wushu recognized as an official Olympic event speeds up its internationalization. In 2020, a total of 48     10     (athlete) from across the world will compete in four Wushu event: men’s and women’s Changquan and men’s and women’s Taijiquan.

Square dancing has become more and more popular in recent times, especially for the middle-aged women. Square dancing is not     1     healthy, but also relaxing for them. However, in many cities, most people     2    (agree). They think square dancing is too noisy and they want to stop the activity. I have my     3    /əʊn/ opinion about this problem.

My grandmother falls in love with it, so she goes out to the big square to dance right after dinner. Now she dances very well. And her body becomes     4    (strong) and healthier. She also becomes very optimistic and makes a lot of     5    (friend). But some people     6    /ˈkʌvə/ their ears when they go through the big square. My friends in the school complain that because     7     the loud music, they can’t even sleep well or focus on their studies. Square dancing is a healthy way to relax, for either the old or the young. But they should     8    /əˈbeɪ/ some rules. First, pay attention     9     the time. When it’s too late, just stop     10    (dance). Second, don’t make the music too loud. And the most important thing is never to dance near a school or a campus. They should choose a proper place to dance, like a gym at the community center.