1 . What will the speakers do on Saturday?
| A．Go to work. | B．Go to a café. | C．Go to the gym. |
2 . 听下面一段独白，根据所听内容填空并回答问题。
No sporting event is more closely followed than the football World Cup. In 2018, it’s said that over three billion people watched or followed this
3 . 听下面一段对话，根据所听内容填空。
M: It’s said that running is probably the oldest sport. But there are equally
W: Wow, it’s interesting to think that we
4 . 听下面一段对话，根据所听内容填空。
M: Golf equipment is so expensive, but I really want to buy
W: You can get a used set in pretty good condition for around $50. My dad is a huge golfer. I can ask him for
M: Great, thanks!
5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman like to do in her spare time in summer?| A．Go swimming. | B．Play tennis. | C．Play table tennis. |
| A．Track events. | B．Gymnastics. | C．Tennis. |
| A．Watch a tennis match. | B．Go to the woman’s. | C．Watch TV at home. |
1. Why was the opening of the sports center delayed?
| A．Because of the trainers. | B．Because of the roof. | C．Because of the courses. |
| A．A party. | B．A show. | C．A sale. |
| A．£12. | B．£40. | C．£50. |
| A．Yoga. | B．Pilates. | C．Dance. |
1. What did the woman think of her performance in the race?
| A．Satisfying. | B．Disappointing. | C．Surprising. |
| A．On the roads. | B．Around a lake. | C．Through the woods. |
| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Seven. |
| A．Reading. | B．Skating. | C．Traveling. |
1. What is the speaker?
| A．A sports trainer. | B．A lifeguard. | C．A swimmer. |
| A．It’s free for everyone. |
| B．People can’t wear outdoor shoes here. |
| C．People often have to wait for the machines. |
| A．The changing rooms. | B．The swimming pool. | C．The bathrooms. |
9 . The 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across the Globe — Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced (宣布), which will start on April 1, 2024.
This competition invites painting, calligraphy, and Chinese language lovers from all around the world to take part in this exciting event.
Here we are calling on those who have interest to turn in their creative topics for the competition, with the topic selection process being decided by the public.
If you’re interested, feel free to turn in the topic that you believe fits the requirements of the competition.
Here are what you should follow:
Who can take part
The call for creative topics for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language lovers worldwide, with no limitations on age or nationality.
When to turn in
If you’d like to take part, you’d better hand in between Jan. 15, 2024 and Mar. 30, 2024 (Beijing Time).
Announcement date
The selected topic for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge will be announced on Mar. 31, 2024, which also marks the official start for handing in calligraphy and painting works under the selected topic next day.
Methods to hand in
Participants (参与者) can send their topics and related information to Chinesebridge@chineseplus.net. “Chinese Bridge” also accepts direct messages on its official account on Facebook, Instagram, We Chat, and Weibo.
1. Which of the following statements is correct?| A．Participants must be more than 18 years old. |
| B．The nationality of the participants must be Chinese. |
| C．Participants can turn in the topic online or to the office. |
| D．Participants can hand in whatever topic suitable for the competition. |
| A．June 20, 2024. | B．February 12, 2024. |
| C．March 25, 2024. | D．January 28, 2024. |
| A．To set up a competition organization. |
| B．To announce the opening of a competition. |
| C．To collect creative topics for a competition. |
| D．To provide some information about a competition. |
The Asian Games is the largest sporting event in Asia. Its predecessor (前身) was the Far Eastern Games. In 1948, Guru Dutt Sondhi, the leader of Indian sports, felt that the Far Eastern Games were not good enough to reflect the level of Asian sports and the unity spirit of Asian people, and suggested building the Asian Games so that all Asian countries could join.
The Hangzhou Asian Games will be the third Asian multi-sport event held in China, with 12,417 athletes from all 45 Asian countries and regions joining. Some rising sports that are popular among young people will make their first appearance at this year’s Games, such as break dance and e-sports. Weiqi, a mind sport, will return to the Hangzhou Games after a 13-year absence since it appeared at the Guangzhou Games in 2010. Certain regional sports in Asia, especially dragon boat racing, kurash, and sepak takraw (库拉什和藤球), though not recognized as Olympic sports, will also be medal-awarded events at the Asian Games.
In the lead-up to the sporting event, the design details of the victory ceremony elements, including bouquets (花束), trays, and podiums, were exposed. The bouquet, named “Fruits of Victory”, mixes traditional Chinese elements such as rice ears and lotus pods, meaning fruitful harvests, and wishes the athletes a journey of achievement and honor. The medal tray’s design is inspired by the ripples of the West Lake and describes the elegance (优雅) of lakes and hills. The podium (领奖台) sports a purple rainbow on its outside, reflecting energy and innovation (创新). Its surface, painted in white, shows the spirit of unity, harmony and mutual success among Asian nations and regions.
On August 25, two sports culture exhibitions kicked off in Hangzhou to celebrate the upcoming Asian Games. With just several days remaining, organizers are fully prepared to host the Games, and it is sure to impress all the athletes and attendees (参加者), and leave a heritage (遗产) of a smart and green event for people.
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．The goal of the Asian Games. |
| B．The origin of the Asian Games. |
| C．The attendees of the Asian Games. |
| D．The demand for hosting the Asian Games. |
| A．The Games will be the most Asian athletes in history. |
| B．Weiqi will be a competitive event for the first time at the Games. |
| C．Break dance and e-sports will make their first appearance in the Games. |
| D．Regional sports will be performed in the opening ceremony of the Games. |
| A．Unity and harmony. | B．Noble and elegance. |
| C．Energy and innovation. | D．Harvest and achievements. |
| A．A news report. | B．A travel website. |
| C．An exhibition guide. | D．A science magazine. |
