1 . 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。

Fusong County in northeast China’s Jilin Province was abuzz (热闹) with activities last winter,     1    (especial) when the World Robot Contest Finals 2023 were held there. The finals attracted over 5,000 youngsters from across the country     2     competed fiercely with their self-designed robots.

“We need to compete in assembling, programming and operation. I believe that maintaining a resilient mindset is the key to     3    (win) out,” said Yu Yiyang, who is a fifth grader from Shanghai and has a profound passion     4     robots. Yu said that from robotics class, he acquired knowledge beyond     5    (convention) textbooks, refining his practical skills and fostering innovative thinking.

Many of the contestants     6    (receive) robotics education before participating in the robot contests. Their skills, mental strength and the sense of team work improved a lot as a result of their     7    (expose) to such competitions.

The young contestants, from various places and with diverse     8    (background), offered a glimpse of the popularity of robotics education among Chinese students. For many, learning robot programming and participating in robot contests not only offer opportunities     9    (sharpen) their cognitive abilities and their skills, but also serve as     10     effective means to boost their spirit of teamwork.

2 . 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。

It was the Dragon Boat Festival. Shiny white tents lined the waterfront,     1     (provide) shade and refreshments for dragon boat paddlers (桨手) from all over California,     2     gathered around the Castaic Lake for a festive competition.

Giggling kids raced cheerfully along the lakeside beach, with     3     (they) parents enjoying the shady picnic areas under the trees along the shore. “It’s a great day out,” said Paul Lin, co-founder of Castaic’s own Dragon Eyes team.

Dragon boat racing has been going on for thousands of years in China,     4     (initial) conducted in honor of the poet Qu Yuan, as a way     5     (honor) his legacy and spirit.

In the race, a drummer     6     (use) a large traditional wooden drum to keep the paddlers on the beat,     7     a steersman in the back keeps them in their lane.

Lin said a friend got him     8     (involve) in dragon boat racing over a decade ago. In 2018, they decided to host their own festival. “There’s something really special to be learned from our dragon boat motto: One Boat, One Beat,” he said. “Paddlers come from all walks of life and that kind of     9     (close) with people is nowhere else to be seen.”

“We really want to help expand people’s awareness and grow the sport,” said Lin. “We’re hoping one day it will become     10     Olympic sport.”

4 . 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。

What makes something a sport? Traditional definitions usually included some physical activities that show    1    (athlete) ability or strength.     2    , some sports can take the form of mental competitions. For instance, chess     3     (recognize) as a sport by the International Olympic Committee in 1999. Now, some people wonder if e-sports should also be considered sports.

The word e-sports is short for electronic sports. It is a form of competition in     4     professional players or gamers play video games either in teams or individually.     5     (typical), the winners receive prize money at the end of the competition.

The first e-sports event was the one held by Stanford University in     6    1970s, for the game Spacewar! Over the next 30 years, video games exploded in     7    (popular). More and more countries, such as South Korea, China and the United States,     8     (start) to develop e-sports into an industry. In the 2000s, television broadcasts of the competitions,     9     (feature) games like Street Fighter III, StarCraft II, and Counter-Strike, became popular. In the 2010s, thanks    10     online streaming services, e-sports grew rapidly with more worldwide tournaments, more viewers, and larger prizes. In 2020, the industry made more than $1 billion for the first time ever.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When does Gomez watch a football game on TV?

A．When he fails to get a ticket.

B．When the stadium is crowded.

C．When his friends are too busy.

2. How much did Gomez pay for the football game last time?

A．$20.

B．$25.

C．$50.

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I used to hate running. It seemed too hard, and pushing outside my comfort zone was not something I was raised to do.

In fact, I wouldn’t have become a runner if it weren’t for my husband, Charles. He had been a serious competitive runner for many years. After our marriage, he wouldn’t stop talking about how much he missed it.

“So start running again, why don’t you?” I was getting tired of hearing about it.

So he picked it up again, and after about a year, I started to join him at the track. Every morning, Charles would take me for a jog around our neighborhood. Sometimes we greeted our neighbors; sometimes we felt the cool breeze kiss our faces. I began to get the joy of running. Just a few weeks later, Charles signed us both up for a five-kilometer race. I hesitated about doing it. It was too soon.

But on the race day, there I was.

The gun went off. Thousands of runners pushed forward.

The first kilometer was tough.

“I don’t think I’m gonna make it.” I was already breathing heavily and painfully aware of the group of runners pounding past me.

“No, you’re doing great”, said Charles. He was trying to encourage me, to get me focused on something other than my discomfort.

“I can’t,” I said, barely in an unnoticeable voice.

He tried a different way to persuade me. “Just make it to that house and let’s see how you feel.”

After another minute I saw the three-kilometer mark. All I could think of was that I was dying and that my husband was torturing (折磨) me. Miserable didn’t even begin to describe how I felt. And there was pain, so much pain.

“You’ll be fine. You’ve got less than a kilometer to go.”

注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I rounded a corner, and saw both sides of the street thick with people.
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Paragraph 2: “You did great! I’m so proud of you!” Charles was thrilled that I’d made it.
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8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Husband and wife.

B．Teacher and student.

C．Friends.

2. What is the conversation mainly about?

A．Advantages of playing sports.

B．School life.

C．Families.

3. What's Mandy’s problem?

A．She feels lonely.

B．She is overweight.

C．She can’t focus in class.

9 . Any time of the day you can commit to exercising is a good time for getting active. However, the best time for exercise is different for each person.     1    

Determine when you have the most energy. Do you struggle to get out of the bed in the morning or do you wake up energized and ready to go? Are you a night owl and never get to bed before midnight? Once you establish what your sleep tendencies are, you will have a better idea of when your body is most ready to exercise.     2     You are more likely to hit the snooze button instead of getting a workout in.

Consider your daily schedule. When are you the busiest?     3     Try to fit in exercise before or at least around these events. Some people would prefer to get it out of the way first thing, while others prefer to put it off until the end of the day when they are all caught up.

Determine your exercise goals. If you are trying to develop a routine, you may want to exercise in the morning.     4     If you are trying to improve your performance, evening exercise may be best. You may experience less tiredness, quicker reaction times, and more strength and flexibility in the evening. If you are trying to lose weight, you may want to exercise in the morning before you have eaten when your body is more likely to use fat instead of carbohydrates (碳水化合物) for energy.

    5     This way, you’ll see how you feel and find the time that works best with your schedule. Keep an exercise log to help you evaluate each time.

A．Fewer people exercise in the morning.

B．Do you perform better in the morning or at night?

C．People who exercise in the morning are more consistent.

D．When do you tend to schedule your most important tasks?

E．Consider your lifestyle and exercise goals to find the right time.

F．If you’re not a morning person, do not schedule an early morning workout.

G．Anyway, you’d better experiment with both morning and evening workouts.