1 . When I entered Oxford University, I wasn’t particularly interested in joining the rowing club. I just wanted to know what it is like to row in one of those narrow boats, so I signed up with the intention of quitting after the first session. At least that’s what I thought.

Six months later, I found myself sitting in a rowing boat with three teammates, waiting for a 2000-meter race to start. In the boat alongside us sat a crew from the university’s team, two of whom had won medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. My crew was only rowing at college-level and we had only trained a few times as a team, so facing such strong athletes was quite terrifying. I tried to focus my mind on the race, not on my opponents.

Go! We pushed off with all our might and rowed as fast as we could. As we reached the halfway mark, the other crew was ahead of us. But to my amazement we were gaining on them. If we could win the race, we would get through to the final! We pushed even harder, ignoring the pain in our legs and drawing energy from the cheers of our college friends. I could already sense the sweet taste of victory.

But then, disaster. One of my teammates lost control of his oar (桨), knocking him nearly out of the boat. We came to a sudden stop, and watched as our opponents crossed the finishing line. It was the most disappointing moment in my life. I wanted to punch my teammate who had ruined everything and push him into the water. But when I saw how angry he was with himself, I gave him a hug.

Although we lost, I’m still proud of how well we did that day facing a much stronger team. What I remember now is the thrill of racing, not the pain of defeat.

1. What was the author’s attitude to rowing in the beginning?

A．He was curious about rowing.	B．He was fond of rowing.
C．He was eager to win in a rowing race.	D．He was tired of rowing.

2. How did the author feel when he and his team reached the halfway mark?

A．Worried.

B．Terrified.

C．Disappointed.

D．Surprised.

3. Why did they lose the game?

A．A group member made a mistake.	B．The opponents were too strong.
C．They were worn out.	D．They hurt their legs.

4. Which can be the best title of the text?

A．Nothing is impossible.	B．Trying your best is the best award.
C．The early bird catches the worm.	D．Never quit until the last minute.

2 . 你校上周举行了青春之星足球比赛 (the Youth Star Football Match) 。假定你是校英文报专栏“Be sporty, be healthy”的主编李华。请你写一封征稿启事，向全校学生征集此次足球比赛相关的稿件。内容包括：
1.稿件要求(内容，字数，截止日期......)
2.投稿方式
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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3 . 假定你是校报记者李华，上周五你校举办了主题为“志愿和奉献(Volunteering and Dedication)”的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇新闻稿件报道此次比赛。内容包括：
1.比赛的目的；
2.比赛的过程；
3.你的感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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5 . I had always been warmly praised for my basketball shooting ability when I was in high school. But when I went to Ohio State, I discovered that everyone on the team was ______ in his hometown.

To win a starting job on the team, I had figured I would have to ______ the coach with my shooting ability. But it turned out that the team was ______ full of attacking players and what it needed was someone to ______ on defence (防守). Unwillingly, I decided to take that role, but didn’t expect the ______ was to make all the difference to me later.

One day, when we were ______ a game against the Bucks, I was called out by the coach, Milwaukee, who gave me the ______ to guard our court (球场). Though feeling a bit ______, I accepted. Throughout the game, I continued playing the defence role.

Then, near the end of the game, in a(n) ______ to widen the score gap, Milwaukee gave me a precious ______. He asked me to organize an attack. Running to the center of the court, I ______the ball. It was a ______ three-point play and the championship was ours.

Standing there in that circle of cheering audience, I came to ______ the importance of teamwork. Just as Milwaukee said, “______ teams often have one or two players who stand out; good teams have five who work together. It is amazing what can be achieved when no one cares who gets the ______.”

1.

A．ordinary

B．anxious

C．excellent

D．inexperienced

2.

A．help

B．equip

C．bless

D．impress

3.

A．lately

B．already

C．generally

D．eventually

4.

A．wait

B．call

C．focus

D．rely

5.

A．decision

B．approach

C．comment

D．problem

6.

A．looking for

B．calling for

C．applying for

D．preparing for

7.

A．turn

B．responsibility

C．comfort

D．potential

8.

A．cheerful

B．satisfied

C．frightened

D．disappointed

9.

A．mood

B．rush

C．attempt

D．position

10.

A．lesson

B．method

C．opportunity

D．suggestion

11.

A．kicked

B．held

C．caught

D．shot

12.

A．key

B．rare

C．typical

D．possible

13.

A．wish

B．realize

C．advise

D．achieve

14.

A．Poor

B．Professional

C．Native

D．Capable

15.

A．present

B．honor

C．support

D．income

6 . 假定你是李华，最近你参加了你校篮球队与中华中学篮球队的友谊赛。请你写一篇短文向校英语报投稿。内容包括：
1. 比赛的时间和地点；
2. 你的经历和感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . For people suffering from depression, there’s an all-natural treatment they should use — getting more exercise. It could help fight depression, even if people have a genetic risk, new research shows.

For the study, researchers collected information from nearly 8,000 people and found those with related genes were more likely to have depression over the next two years after examining them. But that was less likely for people who were more active at the study’s start, even if they had a family history of depression. Higher levels of physical activity helped protect even those with the highest genetic risk of depression.

Both high-intensity (高强度) exercise and low-intensity activities were associated with a reduced risk of depression. Adding four hours of exercise a week could lower the risk of a new episode (一段经历) of depression by 17%, according to the study. “Our findings strongly suggest that, when it comes to depression, being physically active has the potential to remove the added risk of future episodes in individuals who are genetically risky,” said lead author Karmel Choi. “On average, about 35 additional minutes of physical activity each day may help people to reduce their risk and protect against future depression episodes.”

Depression is a common mental illness globally, with more than 264 million people affected. “Depression is so ubiquitous, and that underlines the need for effective approaches that can impact as many people as possible,” Choi said. And mental health and primary care providers can use the findings to advise patients that there’s something meaningful they can do to lower their risk of depression.

1. How did the researchers reach their conclusion?

A．By analyzing a mass of data.

B．By conducting genetic research.

C．By comparing various levels of activity.

D．By tracking the subjects for many years.

2. What does the study show about depression?

A．Physical activity betters medical treatment.

B．Exercise is able to decrease and prevent it.

C．Different levels of exercise intensity matter the same.

D．Exercising 35 minutes daily is the most effective treatment.

3. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Harmful.	B．Complex.
C．Unusual.	D．Common.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To discuss a disease.

B．To introduce a method.

C．To analyze a genetic risk.

D．To explain a phenomenon.

8 . Trainers and parents saw children play sports at a young age and then saw them become professional. Many correlated the training to success. Competitive sports are good for young children because they teach children life skills, provide health benefits, and offer special opportunities.

To begin with, sports teach children life skills. A formal athlete stated, “I played soccer in high school and college and found team sports weren’t just about winning, but also about developing a solid ethic (行为准则), and learning why that’s important.” In short, playing highly competitive sports teaches kids many life skills like teamwork. People will have to use teamwork for the rest of their life, and sports can help them improve that skill. Taking part in sports can help develop a positive attitude towards life, which will help in the long run.

Sports are also good for kids because they provide health benefits. It is healthier for a kid to play a sport competitively than to waste time playing video games all day. Furthermore, a research group of University of California said, “96 percent of the participants said they enjoy their sports. They’re all loving life.” That is to say, kids playing highly competitive sports tend to enjoy life instead of doing something else like watching TV.

On the other hand, some people might argue that competitive sports are bad for young children because they are so time-consuming. However, the time spent is not “robbing” (剥夺) kids of their childhood, but offers special opportunities. Athletes can get success to live their dream life by playing sports. Even though sports are time-consuming, they offer distinctive opportunities.

In conclusion, competitive sports are good for children because they can provide wholesome benefits, create new experiences, and build skills that will last a lifetime.

1. Why is the formal athlete mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To show a reason.	B．To give an example.
C．To list a background.	D．To draw out a new point.

2. What is the most participants’ attitude to sports?

A．Positive.

B．Uncertain.

C．Uncaring.

D．Doubtful.

3. What does the underlined word “distinctive” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Common.

B．Unfair.

C．Special.

D．Frequent.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The ways to play sports.

B．The reasons for adults’ playing sports.

C．The problems of kids’ playing sports.

D．The benefits of kids’ playing sports.

9 . Last summer, over 12,000 fans were at Wembley Arena in London, shouting and cheering. Thousands more were watching online.     1     It was esports (电子竞技), or competitive computer gaming. The prize money for the winners:£3 million.

Millions of people in the UK play games for fun. Some of them have become professional games, playing games as their full-time job.     2     They practise for ten or more hours a day, five or six days a week. They do exercises like typing something and trying to type it faster and faster. They also study videos of other players and plan ways to beat them.

    3    You can watch games on video sites. They can be exciting to watch. Sometimes online viewers can inter-act with the game. For example, some games rename characters in the game with the names of online viewers.

But are esports really sports? Are players athletes? Some say no.     4     At the moment, the UK government classifies esports as kinds of games, not as sports.

But others say yes: esports are sports. Players do need some physical skills, especially hand-eye coordination (协调) and timing. Snooker (斯诺克台球) and shooting are classified as sports.     5     In fact, the governments of China and ROK do classify esports as sports.

A．Then perhaps esports should be, too.

B．They prove popular throughout the world.

C．Instead, it has great influence on their health.

D．It’s not easy being a professional gamer, though.

E．But this wasn’t a football, basketball or tennis match.

F．As well as playing games, many people like watching them, too.

G．Esports players don’t need to run, jump, throw or do big physical actions.

10 . 假定你是李华，你所在学校本周六晚上将举行诗词比赛，并进行网络直播（live broadcast），你的英国网友布莱克夫妇对中国诗词非常感兴趣，请用英语给他们写一封邮件，要点如下：
1．简要介绍诗词比赛安排；2．邀请布莱克夫妇上网观看。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Black,
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Yours,

Li Hua