3 . If you see a group of people bend their knees, hold their arms out, and swing their bodies around...don’t panic, just a few surfskaters.

A surfskate board, which originated in the United States, is a type of skateboard that uses a specially-designed front truck to give riders the feeling of surfing on land. As riders shift weight between the heelside and topside, the special front truck turns the board sharply and helps produce momentum(冲力), pushing riders forward and changing directions.

This summer, the sport has gained favor among Chinese consumers and is soaring in popularity among all ages, spurring(刺激) a billion-dollar market.

On lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu, searches related to surfskating rose 420 percent year-on-year in the first half. The sudden increase in searches started in February. As of August, surfskate-related posts surpassed 60,000. Trending topics include tutorials and board recommendations.

On the short-video platform Douyin, posts labeled “surfskate” had over 150 million views by August. A one-minute video post with top viewership had over 189,000 likes. The sport also became a trendy topic on Weibo and Kuaishou.

“You can see an increasing number of people practicing surfskating at almost all ages in a wide space inside the community I live in.” said Beijing resident Ma Yuan. “I knew about surfskating from social media and decided to give it a try. It was easier than I thought. In addition, surfskating requires a lot less equipment compared with many other sports. I can start skating at a random(任意的) place and all I need is a board. Above all, it helps me lose weight and reduce work and life pressure.”

1. How do the surfskaters ride the surfskate board?

A．By using wind power.

B．By pushing riders forward by someone else.

C．By using a specially designed remote device to control it.

D．By changing weight between the heelside and topside and producing force.

2. What do we know about surfskating?

A．Surfskating has its origin in the United Nations.

B．Surfskating has gained popularity just among the youth.

C．Surfskating has more viewers on ”xiaohongshu“ than other platforms.

D．Surfskating gives riders the feeling of surfing on land as well as other benefits.

3. What’s Ma’s attitude towards surfskating?

A．Indifferent

B．Supportive

C．Objective

D．Negative

4. Which of following would be the best title for the passage?

A．Surfing on land gains ground.

B．Surfskating originated in the USA.

C．How to operate a skateboard.

D．Surfskating for health.

4 . The final event in the Olympics is the marathon. It is also usually the most exciting. As the leader comes into the stadium to run the last few meters of the 42-kilometer race, the crowd rises to its feet to shout and cheer. The name of the race comes from a battle(战争) in Ancient Greece. According to the story, a soldier ran from the battle field, Marathon, to Athens, to bring the news of a Greek victory against the Persians. He died just after arriving.

The marathon has been an Olympic event since the modern games started in 1896. At first the distance was 40 kilometers—the distance between Marathon and Athens. In 1908, however, at the London Olympics, it was changed. The King of England wanted the runners to leave from his castle in Windsor and arrive in a new stadium in central London. The distance was 26 miles—about 42 kilometers. In fact, the 1908 marathon ended dramatically(戏剧性地). When the leader, an Italian, entered the stadium he turned the wrong way and fell onto the ground. Officials picked him up and helped him to the finishing line, just as the second runner, an American, entered the stadium. The Americans protested(抗议) and in the end the American runner was declared(宣布) the winner. Since then, there have been many more exciting marathons.

In fact, you don’t have to wait for the Olympic Games to run or watch a marathon, as there are marathons in over sixty countries and hundreds of cities around the world today. One of the most famous marathons is in New York, and is watched by two million people around the streets and across the bridges of the city, and past New York’s famous landmarks. But perhaps one of the most beautiful and unique marathons ever is the Great Wall Marathon, which most competitors find is the toughest course to run.

The marathon is the final Olympic event because it is thought to be the hardest. But experts believe that most people—even people who are not very good at sport—can run a marathon, if they train for it.

1. What did the crowd do when the leader came into the stadium?

A．They stood up quietly.	B．They shouted with excitement.
C．They carried him to the line.	D．They cried sadly.

2. How is the second paragraph developed?

A．By following time order.	B．By listing numbers.
C．By following space order.	D．By giving reasons.

3. What do we know about the marathon according to the passage?

A．The name of the race comes from a battle in Greece.

B．The Marathons have the same length all the time.

C．The Great Wall Marathon is the easiest course to run.

D．People not good at sport cannot run a marathon unless trained.

4. Which is the most special marathon mentioned in the passage?

A．The Marathon in London in 1908.

B．The Great Wall Marathon.

C．The Marathon in New York.

D．The Marathon in 1896.

5 . 语法填空

Li Yue     1     (bear) with asthma and he never thought he’d be a runner! He only joined his local athletics club because his doctor told him that in     2     (he) particular case exercise could improve how his lungs work. But before he knew it, he was taking part     3     local races. This year he won silver in the under 18’s 10,000 metres!

Sarah didn’t do any exercise—not even any jogging not so long ago. Then she discovered an app     4     (call) Running Power,     5     lists your performance against other     6     (run) in your social network. Now she no longer uses the app, but she has fallen in love with running.

David is a computer engineer. The work can be quite     7     (stress) at times, though, which in turn makes him feel anxious. To help deal with this, he goes running as often as he     8     (possible) can.

Grace entered the Great Gorilla Run in London this year. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization     9     (raise) money to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from dying out. Each runner receives a gorilla suit and off they go! The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered her     10     banana—a real treat for a running gorilla!

6 . Nowadays, in many places of the world, kids play soccer less than before.     1     Besides, many parents don’t know soccer’s real help to kids. Here are some reasons why kids should play the beautiful game.

Soccer is a team sport.

Teamwork is a life skill that kids need to learn. Being part of a team isn’t just about learning how to work together and share talents. It’s also about teaching kids how to face failure. It doesn’t end there, either. Being part of a team lets kids know how to take responsibility for their behavior.    2    

Soccer shapes motor skills (运动技能).

Nowadays, many kids prefer to stay in their rooms to have fun through TV, video games and smartphones.    3    It can cause them to lose out on valuable motor skills. By playing youth soccer, kids get a chance to develop their physical strength and motor skills.

    4    

Soccer can improve students’ concentration (专注) in the classroom. Besides, soccer is a fast-paced game, so kids can learn how to solve problems quickly. Plus, soccer is a sport which involves getting the ball from point A to point B. So kids’ visual-spatial (视觉空间) ability can be improved when they play the game, which can help them learn subjects like Physics.

Soccer improves the personal character.

The World Health Organization recommends kid get at least 60 minutes of exercises daily. This isn’t only for the physical benefits but also for the benefits to the personal character.     5     And these kids often have more self-confidence.

A．Youth soccer helps improve family relationships.

B．So they have less time outdoors for sports.

C．Soccer plays a part in school performance.

D．Being part of a team can help you make many friends.

E．One cause is that many kids are busy with their studies.

F．Usually kids who like sports such as soccer are more outgoing.

G．After all, if one player performs badly, the rest of the team will suffer for it.

7 . 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。

My heart was beating rapidly in my chest as I found a     1     (comfort) place to rest my tired body. I could hear     2     (I) breathing heavily as I looked up at the blue sky. When my breathing returned to normal, I reflected on what had just been achieved. Six weeks ago, my friends told me that     3     city half-marathon for amateurs was being organized     4     (help) raise money for charity, and encouraged me to take part. Despite my lack of running experience, I agreed. In order not to hurt my knees or     5     (ankle), I started my training very gently by running just one kilometer on the first day. Over the next six weeks, I     6     (gradual) increased the distance I ran in each training session. Soon I was running distances     7     I had never thought possible. The day of the half-marathon finally arrived and I felt well prepared. I ran my race,     8     (relax) and confident, even though my limits were being tested like never before. I was happy to learn that a lot of money     9     (raise) for charity. I felt really proud     10     myself, and my friends and I agreed to run in the next city marathon!

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Before the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, visually- impaired (视力受损的) Chinese runner Liu Cuiqing put a lot of pressure on     1    (she) to do well. Finally, she won two gold medals with the help of her sighted guide Xu Donglin.

In 2010, she joined the national athletics team     2     was made up of disabled people. She has had to experience countless challenges. “As a blind person, I learn things     3    (slowly) than other people do,” she said.

Sports competitions for disabled     4     (athlete) require blind runners to be assisted by a guide. Liu met Xu in 2013 and since then, the two     5    (train) hard together, linked by a thin rope.

“To other people, this may just be     6     ordinary rope, but for us, it is the eye, the direction and trust. We depend     7     the rope to feel the turns and the distance between us. Only when she trusted me     8     (complete) was she able to run boldly,” Xu tolo CCTV.

At the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, after     9    (cross) the finish line, Xu fell heavily because of a pain in his right knee.

“In fact, when I was running, my leg was already so painful     10     I could not feel anything. I only had one thought, which was to accompany her (Liu) to the end,” he told CCTV after the race.

10 . Baseball is a sport that began in the eastern United States in the 1800s. It is known as the “national pastime”, a game that millions of people continue to enjoy each spring and summer. Major League Baseball recently opened its new season. So this is a good time to explore the influence of it on popular culture, including music. Many songs have been written about baseball.

Baseball expert Warner Fusselle writes that there are probably more than 1,000 songs about baseball. The most popular is “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” It was written in 1908 by Jack Norworth. He wrote it after seeing a sign about baseball on an underground train in New York City. Two years later, his friend, Albert Von Tilzer, put the words into music and soon the song became very hot. It was reported that Mr. Norworth had never seen a Major League Baseball game.

People still sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during baseball games. Near the end of the game, people become tired of sitting on the hard seats. So, during the special time in the game, everyone stands up and stretches their arms and legs. Everyone sings a song together. Most often, it is “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”.

A large number of songs have been written about America’s baseball teams. These teams include the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. Other songs have been written about famous baseball players: Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson and Joe DiMaggio.

Baseball expert Richard Miller writes that many songs and poems about other subjects use words and expressions from baseball. In our daily life, we often hear that a girl tells her boyfriend that she will not like him unless he is a good baseball player.

1. What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to?

A．Baseball.	B．The new season.
C．Major League Baseball.	D．The eastern United States.

2. When did the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” become popular?

A．In the 1800s.

B．In 1908.

C．In 1910.

D．In 1980.

3. People sing the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” ________.

A．when they feel tired of the game	B．in the middle of a baseball game
C．when they plan to watch a baseball game	D．when the baseball game is coming to an end

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Baseball has a great influence on people’s lives.

B．Girls like to make friends with baseball players.

C．Popular music has nothing to do with baseball.

D．Jack Norworth wrote more than 1,000 songs about baseball.