2 . More scientists are researching cellular senescence (细胞衰老) — a state in which cells no longer divide. Senescent cells, which buildup in older bodies, have something to do with age-related conditions such as dementia (痴呆) disease.

Scientists are researching drugs that treat senescent cells. But the most promising tool against the bad influences of senescent cells, experts say, is exercise.

Today, LeBrasseur, who directs a center on aging at Mayo, says exercise is “the most promising tool that we have” for good health in late life, and that its power spreads to our cells. Research suggests exercise prevents the build-up of senescent cells, helping the immune system (免疫系统) clear them and fight the cell damage that can affect (影响) aging.

Last year, LeBrasseur led a study that provided the first sign in humans that exercise greatly affected senescence. It cut signs in the bloodstream of the influences of senescent cells in the body. After a 12-week exercise program, researchers found that older adults had cut signs of senescence and improved body strength, physical ability and reported health. A recent study collect seven more facts — in animals and humans — for exercise as a treatment to fight against senescence cells.

While such studies are not well-known outside scientific circles, many older adults connect exercise with youthfulness. Farmer Mike Gale, 81, put in a track and field throwing circle on his large farm in California. He and some of his friends throw the discus and use other exercise equipment. “I’d like to be competing in my 90s,” Gale says. “Why not?” 95-year-old Richard Soller says exercise keeps him fit enough to deal with what comes his way — including the discovery that his wife of 62 years had developed dementia. The two sometimes walk the streets of their neighborhood together, holding hands. “Do as much as you can,” he says. “That should be the goal for anyone to stay healthy.”

1. What do we know about Le Brasseur?

A．He discovered the cause of aging.	B．He developed drugs to treat aging.
C．He tested on animals and humans.	D．He was the first to prove exercise stops aging.

2. How did Mike Gale feel about his physical condition?

A．Worried.

B．Confident.

C．Doubtful.

D．Unsatisfied.

3. How does the author develop the last paragraph?

A．By providing examples.	B．By following time order.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By using numbers.

4. Which is the best title for the text?

A．Aging Secret Comes to Light	B．Aging Diseases Seriously Affect Health
C．Exercise Is Best Tool Against Aging	D．Elderly People Can Also Live Active Life

3 . At the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Derek Redmond was a 400-meter runner for the UK. The _______ started well. In the semifinals(半决赛), Derek was far ahead of his _______ . But shortly before the halfway mark,he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his right leg and _______ . Derek struggled to his feet and began hopping(蹦)on his left foot. The crowd stood up and cheered as he hopped _______ toward the finish line.

Then a figure _______ from the crowd: Derek’s dad, Jim Redmond. Waving off officials who tried to get him off the _______ , he ran up to his son and put an arm around his waist. Derek _______ and wept on his father’s shoulder. _______ , father and son walked the final meters of the race. The Olympic

Committee called the finish one of the most _______ moments in Olympic history. And twenty years later, they were invited to take part in the nationwide torch(火炬)relay for the 2012 Games in London.

“I saw my son having a(n) __________ and it was my duty to help”, he told CBS News in 2012. “I actually went on the track to try to stop him from __________ himself further. But he was __________ to finish the race. So I offered him a shoulder to support him.”

“He was telling me that I had nothing to __________ and that I didn’t need to do this, but I told him I was going to __________ . Then he said that we would do it together,” Derek Redmond remembered at the same interview. “So we did, and I hopped over the line in __________ .”

1.

A．celebration

B．weather

C．race

D．story

2.

A．competitors

B．fans

C．friends

D．judges

3.

A．set off

B．came in

C．pushed on

D．fell down

4.

A．slowly

B．cheerfully

C．easily

D．wildly

5.

A．withdrew

B．emerged

C．laughed

D．watched

6.

A．platform

B．desk

C．track

D．trap

7.

A．jumped

B．ran

C．turned

D．smiled

8.

A．Fortunately

B．Together

C．Gratefully

D．Immediately

9.

A．inspirational

B．insignificant

C．suitable

D．unlikely

10.

A．opportunity

B．award

C．fight

D．problem

11.

A．enjoying

B．praising

C．hurting

D．embarrassing

12.

A．determined

B．annoyed

C．scared

D．forced

13.

A．prove

B．sell

C．say

D．show

14.

A．leave

B．die

C．win

D．finish

15.

A．tears

B．time

C．shame

D．despair

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．TV programmes.

B．Their favorite sports.

C．Their favorite subjects.

2. How often does the woman watch a soccer match?

A．Nearly once a month.

B．Nearly once a week.

C．Nearly every Sunday.

3. When did the man begin playing basketball?

A．In the middle school.

B．In the primary school.

C．At college.

4. What does the man think of basketball matches?

A．They are popular but boring.

B．They are fun and exciting.

C．They are not popular in most countries.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When is the sports meet fixed?

A．At 2:00 pm.

B．At 3:00 pm.

C．At 8:00 am.

2. What does the woman think the weather will be like this afternoon?

A．Rainy.

B．Fine.

C．Cloudy.

3. What will the man do next?

A．Take exercise.

B．Broadcast the weather conditions.

C．Try the 24-hour telephone weather forecast service.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．A manager.

B．A trainer.

C．A guide.

2. What class is on Wednesday morning?

A．Dancing.

B．Tai chi.

C．Weightlifting.

3. When does the new members’ party start?

A．At 5:00 pm.

B．At 7:00 pm.

C．At 8:00 pm.

4. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

A．His hobbies.

B．Services in his gym.

C．His plan for exercise.

8 . 假定你是学校学生会主席李华，你校英文报校园活动专栏委托你写一篇新国报道，报道刚刚结束的体育节，应包括以下内容要点：
1.活动时间；
2.活动内容；
3.活动意义或收获。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.文章的题目已给出，不计入总词数。词汇：展演performance show

No Sports, No Youth

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10 . 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