1 . Martin is a certified personal trainer for more than 30 years. He recently ______ a nonprofit organization, Fit2Give, to provide free personal training to ______ communities. Not everyone can attend a group exercise class — some need a one-on-one ______.

“The trainers will be paid; that’s why we’re taking ______,” Martin says. “We’re paying for their certification and their ______ and their ability to establish a ______ relationship with someone.”

Martin’s own ______ to fitness started when he was young. Later, he was attracted to weights and started visiting the gym. “While I was ______ at the gym, a supervisor suggested I take the exam and become a trainer,” he ______. “They loaned me their book. I took the exam. I ______.”

Martin has been supporting people’s fitness goals, which brings Martin ______. He says one client who lost 100 pounds through ______ diet and exercise. “At her weigh-in, her family was there, and they came up to me in ______ and said, ‘We thank you so much. Our mom, she’s like a ______ person.’ It was ______ to me that not only had I affected her, I had affected her family. That warmed my heart.”

1.

A．launched

B．expanded

C．assisted

D．joined

2.

A．unscheduled

B．uncertain

C．unexpected

D．underserved

3.

A．exam

B．approach

C．battle

D．call

4.

A．risks

B．chances

C．donations

D．measures

5.

A．knowledge

B．attempt

C．achievement

D．talent

6.

A．dangerous

B．calm

C．harmonious

D．peaceful

7.

A．path

B．secret

C．key

D．solution

8.

A．carrying on

B．hanging around

C．moving forward

D．working out

9.

A．bargains

B．recalls

C．explains

D．complains

10.

A．surrendered

B．struggled

C．passed

D．declined

11.

A．joy

B．progress

C．luck

D．wealth

12.

A．free

B．delayed

C．common

D．improved

13.

A．rags

B．tears

C．pain

D．effort

14.

A．new

B．strong

C．caring

D．good

15.

A．worrying

B．shocking

C．amazing

D．upsetting

2 . Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese physical exercise, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. New research has been conducted to determine whether tai chi has an influence on lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension (高血压前期).

In the study, Chinese scientists put 342 adults with prehypertension into two groups. The average age of people taking part in the study was 49. About half the participants (参与者) took part in aerobic exercise, including jogging, climbing stairs and cycling. The other half was trained to practice tai chi. Both groups got hour-long exercises four times a week.

Nearly 22% of the people who practiced tai chi saw their blood pressure fall to be normal, compared with nearly 16% of people in the aerobic exercise group. And fewer patients in the tai chi group went on to develop high blood pressure than patients in the aerobic exercise group.

So what is it about tai chi that helps lower blood pressure? “The practice tends to get more of a response from the parasympathetic (副交感的) nervous system, which is the network of nerves that relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger,” says Ruth Taylor-Piliae, a professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Nursing.

“I think the beauty of tai chi is that you don’t have to have a special gym membership, you don’t have to have special clothing,” Taylor-Piliae says. “Once you learn tai chi, you can do it anytime and anyplace. And it does provide a calming and relaxing effect.”

Evidence suggests it can also help protect against cognitive fall and even improve memory. But you have to practice it continually to get the most benefit.

1. What is the function of paragraph 1?

A．To offer some examples.	B．To explain a definition.
C．To introduce the topic.	D．To give people suggestions.

2. What can we know about the participants in the study?

A．They were divided into two groups.	B．They suffered from heart disease.
C．They were 49 years old.	D．They got exercises five times a week.

3. What might Taylor-Piliae agree with about tai chi?

A．It can make people calm down.

B．It requires training and specialized equipment.

C．It has no influence on the parasympathetic nervous system.

D．It is suitable for individuals with aerobic exercise experience.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．A Traditional Sport	B．The Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
C．Exploring Chinese Physical Exercise	D．Managing Blood Pressure with Tai Chi

3 . 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。

The Olympics play    1     significant role in the sports calendar. The extraordinary sporting event took place in the year 776 BCE. At that time, only Greek men were allowed    2     (take) part. The modern Olympics were first held in 1896, in Athens. A Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin,     3     dream was that the Olympics would help people of different racial origins and from different cultures live side by side in peace,     4     (bring) the Olympics back to life. In the history of the Olympics, a lot of sportspeople deserve     5     (praise). Among them the boxer Cassius Clay and the track and field athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill are     6     (extreme) excellent. Cassius Clay draw     7     (people) attention during the 1960 Rome Olympics, when he won the light heavyweight gold medal. Jessica Ennis-Hill’s story is a remarkable example of how hard work and    8     (devote) can lead to outstanding performance in sports.

The 2008 Beijing Olympics appealed    9     the whole world to join in the Olympic spirit and build a better future for humanity with the slogan “One World, One Dream”. Another     10     (history) moment for China came when Beijing successfully hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics after winning the election in 2015.

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。

Two years ago, Song Fei’s muscle pain was getting worse, despite years of gym exercise. A month after     1    (practise) taijiquan, however, the pains that had been bothering her were slowly relieved. Song, 29, a Shanghai-based fitness vlogger (视频博主), has been sharing her changes after learning taijiquan     2     lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu. Besides performing it each morning, she also integrates     3    (element) of the Chinese martial art into her fitness courses.

China’s taijiquan has become     4    (increasing) popular as a form of mind-body exercise and stress reduction. Like Song, more young people are inheriting (继承) and developing ways to integrate the martial art into     5     (variety) lifestyle applications. Master Li Guangjin, who created his own style of taijiquan, emphasizes     6     importance of maintaining health, combat (格斗), and relaxation through taijiquan practice. Visual designer Lin Xiaoxue has also experienced physical and mental benefits since she picked up taijiquan. She has designed some visual works     7    (inspire) by taijiquan. Additionally, taijiquan has influenced other fitness practices, such as ChiRunning,     8     combines tai chi techniques with running     9    (promote) injury prevention and mindfulness.

This integration of traditional wisdom into modern lifestyles     10    (reflect) a growing interest in understanding the deeper meaning of life through taijiquan and related practices.

5 . Major Sports Leagues in the US

NFL

Formed in 1920, the National Football League has a religious following in the US and around the world. It’s one of the most profitable leagues in the whole world. The NFL consists of 32 teams, which are sub-divided into NFC and AFC, which compete against each other every year to win the Super Bowl, the halftime show of which features major hit musicians.

NBA

Initially formed in 1946 as the BAA (Basketball Association of America), it merged (合并) with National Basketball League in 1949 and changed its name to NBA. The National Basketball Association might not be the biggest sports league financially, but it has a larger international following than other leagues. The keyword “NBA” was among the most googled keywords in 2021, which indicates how popular it is in the world.

MLB

Baseball is considered to be the national pastime activity of the US and the Major League Baseball is its highest level in the country. The MLB might not be popular as NFL in other parts of the world, but international supporters still make a large portion of the total fanbase. Formed in 1903, the MLB is the oldest US sports league and now has 30 teams, which was a merger between the National League and the American League.

NHL

Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League is the second-oldest sports league in the US and Canada and consists of a total of 32 teams. Three of the best performing teams from each division make it to the playoffs plus two wild card teams. All teams compete to win the prestigious Stanley Cup. Most of NHL’s revenue comes from TV and gate receipts with hockey-crazed Canadians being the primary market.

1. Which American sports league enjoys highest popularity globally?

A．NFL.

B．NBA.

C．MLB.

D．NHL.

2. What can a football fan enjoy when watching NFL?

A．Religious celebrations.	B．Interactive games.
C．International competition.	D．Musical performances.

3. What sets NHL apart from other American sports leagues?

A．The oldest history.	B．The most teams.
C．The Canadian fanbase.	D．Divisions within the league.

6 . We all want to keep fit and stay healthy, but a few things may prevent it: laziness, a busy schedule, and maybe even a limited spend.     1    . You can even make a bit of money on a few of these activities.

Babysit.

If you have your own kids, you’ll probably agree that looking after kids can help keep you fit. If you don’t, you can experience the wonderful world of toddlerhood by volunteering or signing up for a babysitting job. The best ages to babysit are those toddler years (2 through 5). Why?     2    .

Care for your yard.

    3    . Work on your yard all year long and you’ll have more than your heart going — best exercise of all is to push that lawnmower (除草机) around especially if you have a large lawn. Or even better, put in your own waste water system. All that digging should be great for upper body strength and patience.

    4    .

Have you checked your storeroom, basement and kitchen lately? Well, moving small items from their storage areas and turning them into boxes for sale, donation pick-ups or just further storage will get your blood exciting. Even just pushing around a dust cleaner, or sweeping your garage floor should oil your joints (关节).

Use someone else’s sports or exercise equipment (设备).

Have you checked under your bed lately? All around the nation, there is a flood of unused exercise equipment sitting around in garages and hiding in spare rooms and basements.     5    — if not at your own home, they could be sitting somewhere in a friend’s or relative’s home, sadly unused. It may be a good idea to reuse them.

A．Be your own gardener

B．Volunteer or get active work

C．Clean out or organize your house

D．Actually there are some free ways to move your body!

E．You could have these things right under your very nose.

F．It doesn’t really take much to get yourself into better shape.

G．In that case, you have to carry, lift, run and follow them around all day.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker say about competitions in the past years?

A．They were creative and fantastic.

B．They were enjoyable and successful.

C．They were completely new experiences.

2. What competition was held last year?

A．A dancing contest.

B．A singing contest.

C．A reading contest.

3. What is the purpose of the Pets’ Competition?

A．To help students choose pets to take home.

B．To lead students to treat pets kindly.

C．To give students chances to show their pets.

4. What does the speaker ask the students to do?

A．Train dogs in their free time.

B．Learn more theory about animals.

C．Keep a record of the competition.

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

A．The city marathon.

B．The supply distribution.

C．The changeable weather.

2. When did the woman complete her course?

A．Around 8:00.

B．Around 10:00.

C．Around 12:00.

3. What was the weather like in the morning?

A．Windy.

B．Cloudy.

C．Sunny.

4. What will the man probably do next year?

A．Run a race.

B．Work as a volunteer.

C．Join the law office.

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

A．Some ways to keep healthy.

B．Some of his favourite sports.

C．The way to solve problems.

2. Where does the speaker probably live?

A．In the countryside.

B．In a big city.

C．By the sea.

3. What did the speaker do ten years ago?

A．He climbed the Alps.

B．He took part in London Marathon.

C．He finished a course in ice climbing.

4. Why does the speaker’s wife seldom go climbing?

A．She has no time.

B．She isn’t strong enough.

C．She is afraid of climbing.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who mentioned in the speech use camels in their sports?

A．Americans.

B．The Arabs.

C．Chinese people.

2. Which sport has the longest history?

A．Volleyball.

B．Basketball,

C．Running.

3. How old is volleyball sport?

A．Less than 200 years.

B．About 300 years.

C．Over 1,000 years.

4. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A．Friendship.

B．Indignity.

C．War.