1 . The most eye-catching performance from the final weekend of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials didn’t break a world record or send a teenager to Tokyo. But Lindsay Flach still became the shining star. Lindsay Flach competed in the heptathlon(七项全能) 18 weeks pregnant and showed off a growing belly. Though she finished a distant last among the 15 women who made it through all seven events of the heptathlon, her participation this past weekend was a victory in itself.

The 2020 season was supposed to be Flach’s last chance to compete in the heptathlon, the sport that developed into her enthusiasm over the past decade. She intended to grasp a chance on the U.S. Olympic team one final time before marrying her longtime boyfriend and starting a family together.

In early 2020, Flach quit her job, temporarily left her soon-to-be-husband behind and moved nearly 250 miles south to train with her new coach at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She intended to remain there through the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials. Then the pandemic(疫情) struck three months into her training.

When the spread of COVID-19 forced the postponement(延迟) of the Tokyo Games and cast doubt on whether they would ever happen, Flach, 31, decided she could no longer put her life on hold. In March, Flach began struggling to hit marks that had previously been routine to her. She took a pregnancy test that came back positive, a result that made her doubt whether her Olympic hopeful.

The pregnancy weakened Flach’s strength and energy but not her desire to say goodbye to track and field on her own terms. While Flach’s final score was less than half her personal best, she’s trying not to focus on that aspect, nor on the fact that she never qualified for an Olympics in her career. She’s excited for what’s to come in her life, excited she was able to participate in a third Olympic Trials and excited that she showed how strong would-be mothers can be.

1. When did Flach begin to love the heptatblon?

A．At the age of 18.	B．At the age of 21.
C．At the age of 30.	D．At the age of 31.

2. Which word can best describe Flach according to Paragraph 3?

A．Determined.	B．Ambitious.
C．Unfortunate.	D．Organized.

3. What made Flach excited?

A．She was expecting a new life.

B．She won the third Olympic Trials.

C．She could marry her loved boyfriend finally.

D．She was chosen to take part in the Olympic Games.

4. In which section of a magazine can this text be read?

A．Teens.	B．Sports.
C．Economy.	D．Advertisement.

2 .    

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is now a hot blooded carnival for fans around the world for 28 days. It’s the first World Cup held by a country that has not participated in the World Cup before, and also the first time to be held in a Middle Eastern country.

First let’s talk about its mascot, La’eeb, shaped like a walking headscarf, is an avatar (化身) with no fixed shape. This Arabic word means a highly skilled player. The mascot wears a rope and is soft, whose body can make various and difficult movements at will-it gives fans full imagination. The design of the mascot is very novel and this playful image is loved by many fans. Its facial expression is full of determination with an inspirational, upward and positive attitude, just like a strong-willed athlete who never gets discouraged in the face of difficulties.

Considering the high temperature of about 50 degrees in Qatar in summer will affect the athletes’ competitive status, this World Cup is the first time to be held in the northern hemisphere in winter. To successfully hold this World Cup, Qatar has invested heavily in the construction of venues and supporting transportation, communication, accommodation, even with over 1,000 luxurious Bedouin-style tents in the desert, etc. Service facilities, with a total investment of 220bn US dollars, make it the most expensive World Cup game at present.

This World Cup will even be the very first carbon-neutral tournament, and the organizer has prepared a total of 8 stadiums, all built to be energy efficient. One of our favorites is Stadium 974， the first fully demountable (可拆卸的) stadium, built using 974 shipping containers, whose number also happens to be Qatar’s country code. The opening game and the final match will be held in the same stadium-Lusail Stadium. Moreover, thanks to Qatar’s efficient public transportation, football fans will need just under one hour of traveling time between stadiums. So if you want to, you can watch more than two games in one day and experience the World Cup like never before.

And the World Cup finale will take place on December the 18th, also Qatar’s National Day. So expect fireworks all around. And let’s have a blast together!

1. What makes the host country so special?

A．Diverse religions.	B．Extremely high temperature.
C．Richness in oil.	D．First participation in the World Cup.

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the mascot?

A．It is named after a sport.	B．It looks inspiring and encouraging.
C．It is a traditional Arabic design.	D．It could not be transformed at all.

3. Why is the huge investment mentioned in this passage?

A．To attract visitors all over the world.

B．To criticize the giant waste by the host.

C．To show off the great wealth of the host.

D．To highlight its commitment to the event.

4. What does the underlined word “blast” in paragraph 5 refer to?

A．Criticism.	B．Explosion.
C．Good time.	D．Loud noise.

3 . Basketball is a team sport, and a good pass is very important. The pass is the action of moving the ball to create scoring opportunities. The pass calls for self-sacrifice for the greater good of the team.     1     The following are some kinds of it.

The chest pass is a quick and accurate pass from the chest of the passer to the receiver.     2     You should extend your arms in a quick motion to pass the ball with palms facing outwards and thumbs facing the player you passed to. This is called follow-through.

    3     It is relatively easy to steal, but an effective way of starting a fast break. Place your hands on both sides of the ball and bring the ball behind your head. Use your upper body strength to make the pass and follow-through.

In a bounce pass, the ball is bounced from the floor before reaching the receiver of the pass. The ball should bounce from that spot to arrive at your receiver above the knee and below the chest.     4    

A baseball pass is best used for long distance passes.     5     It is especially useful during fast breaks. Place the ball high above the knee of your head with your passing hand behind it and the other under the ball. Throw the ball with an overhand arm thrust(猛推).

Practice these passes and you are sure to become an offensive threat on the court.

A．Power comes from the legs.

B．It sacrifices accuracy because of the distance.

C．Passing also helps boost the spirit of your team.

D．In other words, the ball should arrive at the receiver’s waist.

E．It is the most effective pass and fastest way to move the ball.

F．An overhead pass is a pass thrown with both hands over your head.

G．An effective pass is a combination of good timing, speed and accuracy.

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。

It was Dragonboat Day. 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,     3     their parents enjoying the shady picnic areas under the trees along the shore. “It’s a great day out,” said Paul Lin, co-founder for Castaic’s own Dragon Eyes team.

Dragonboat racing has been going on for thousands of years in China,     4     (initial) in honor of the Chinese water dragon deity (神) in an effort to call down rain     5     avoid misfortune and disaster.

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

Lin said a friend got him     7     (involve) in dragonboat racing over a decade ago. In 2018, they     8    (decide) to host their own festival. “There’s something really special to be learned from our dragonboat 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 awareness and grow the sport,” Lin said. “We’re hoping one day it’ll become    10    Olympic sport.”

5 . 假设你是王林，你校要成立一个武术俱乐部(a wushu club)，而你很想让来自美国的John和你一起参加，因为他非常喜欢中国武术，特别是太极拳(tai chi)，请你根据以下要点写一封信，邀请他加入：
1. 邀请John；
2. 加入俱乐部的好处及主要活动；
3. 期盼回复。
注意：
1. 词数100左右(已给出的开头和结尾不计入总词数)；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Wang Lin

6 . I started skiing when I was three years old. My mom worked as a ski instructor as she also loved the snow. While the other ______ in my group were whining(哭闹) and complaining, I was busy learning skiing. And at the age of four, I was ______ through the snow with my mom. I remember falling once and realizing that the ______ was taller than I was.

When I was seven, I decided I wanted to take my skiing to the next level and join a ______. There were two options: racing, a popular event for girls, and free skiing, an event mainly for ______. Siding the chairlift(登山吊椅) with my mother, I would see free skiers flying and spinning through the air. I ______ knew which team I wanted to join: free skiing.

As soon as I joined the team, I was placed in a low level. ______, I soon climbed the rankings until I came to the ______ group. At that point, I was the only girl on my team. Although being a girl in a male-dominated sport can be difficult, I’m actually thankful that I’ve had the ______ that I never had.

Life is not going to be a smooth road for all of us, and building ______ early on is important. My experiences have made me tougher and have ______ me to meet my setbacks with open arms. In fact, after this encounter, I’ve become a better skier. However, there is no way that I could have done it without my supportive ______ always behind me and my ______ coach always, always behind me as well.

I encourage you all to ______ your comfort zone to show the boys that girls are just as ______ as they are.

1.

A．teenagers

B．instructors

C．children

D．players

2.

A．flying

B．walking

C．running

D．floating

3.

A．tree

B．snow

C．chair

D．stone

4.

A．group

B．club

C．party

D．team

5.

A．girls

B．boys

C．adults

D．beginners

6.

A．constantly

B．really

C．firstly

D．immediately

7.

A．Instead

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

8.

A．smallest

B．biggest

C．highest

D．cleverest

9.

A．jokes

B．goals

C．options

D．experiences

10.

A．toughness

B．relief

C．patience

D．support

11.

A．caused

B．advised

C．forced

D．taught

12.

A．friends

B．fans

C．mother

D．assistant

13.

A．encouraging

B．exciting

C．interesting

D．astonishing

14.

A．think about

B．step out of

C．set up

D．move into

15.

A．grateful

B．careful

C．powerful

D．respectful

7 . Snowkiting, is a unique way of flying kites. You will glide (滑行) on the snow, fly the kite with you, and be pulled along the ground, uphill and even into the air.

    1     Hang gliding and kite boarding are among them. They’re all extreme sports and you may be injured by a slight mistake and the unpredictable weather while doing these sports.     2    

Almost all of the extreme sports can be categorized (归类) into three main types; Air, Land and Water. These sports are often popular in young adults. And they’re all very risky.

One reason why people enjoy these sports are that they are not normally played. The athletes have to operate and show their skills in free-flowing natural environment.     3    

    4     The athletes are fully exposed to direct danger. They want to push their limits again and again, so they try to control the regular instincts (本能) in the highest pressure scenario (场景) while doing extreme sports. The athletes enjoy the process. When they succeed at last, they will achieve a large amount of satisfaction.

Many people think that all the satisfaction and joy you get from extreme sports is not worthy of the risk.     5    

A．Many people are tired of boring life in modern times.

B．Actually, there’re lots of kite flying sports.

C．However, that doesn’t change the athletes’ love for the extreme sports.

D．Excitement is another factor in people’s interest for extreme sports.

E．So more and more people will love these extreme sports in the future.

F．Using the law of physics is really important.

G．So why do people like extreme sports?

8 . Four Highly Outstanding Awards in Architecture

Pritzker Architecture Prize

Founded in 1979 by the Pritzker family, and funded by their Hyatt Foundation, the Pritzker Architecture Prize aims to honor a living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture.

Architecture MasterPrize

Established in 2016, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) was created to honor, celebrate and share the very best projects in the fields of architectural design, interior design, and landscape architecture. The AMP is open to submissions from all architects, across the world. Divided into two categories- professional and student winners, the AMP has very quickly established itself as the home for creative thinking and promoting new ideas.

RIBA International Prize

Founded in 1834, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) organizes a number of awards as a part of their program. The latest winner of the RIBA International Prize, Children Village, by Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum of Brazil, demonstrates exactly what the RIBA jury is looking for-a project which fits its environment perfectly, achieving exactly what was needed in the brief but going beyond this, into those rare strata (层) of perfection.

AIA Gold Medal

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), founded in 1857, runs more than thirty award programs, with the most famous and prestigious (有威望的) being the Gold Medal. This is awarded annually to an individual, or a pair, whose work has created an influential legacy, both practically, and also through architectural theory.

1. What is special about the Pritzker Architecture Prize?

A．It was established by a family

B．It’s available to all architects globally.

C．It’s only awarded to experts in the field.

D．It included three awards in the beginning.

2. What do we know about Architecture MasterPrize?

A．It is held every two years.

B．It was founded in the 21st century.

C．It was created to share new projects.

D．It is the world’s best prize for architects.

3. What should be considered most if one wants to win a RIBA International Prize?

A．The price.

B．The novelty.

C．The height.

D．The landscape.

9 . 请听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the gym offer the woman and her friend if they sign up before Friday?

A．Personal training

B．Cheap half-year membership

C．New medical service.

2. What is the man worried about?

A．The safety of weightlifting.

B．The high membership fee.

C．The quality of gym equipment.

3. When will the speakers meet?

A．At 12 noon.

B．At 1:00 pm.

C．At 1:30 pm.

4. What is the man most interested in?

A．Leg press machines.

B．Running machines

C．Applied bicycles.

10 . 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。

Curling is a team sport, which is played on ice. It is one of the interesting     1     (event) at the Winter Olympics.     2     (tradition) curling teams are made up of four players. It is played on a very long line of     3     (special) prepared ice called a Sheet. A sheet of curling ice is 45 metres long     4     five metres wide. At each end of the sheet there are two circles that look like target, known as houses. Each house     5     (consist) of four rings which help define which curling stones are closest     6     the centre. An average game of curling lasts up to three hours. Teams are given a set amount of Thinking Time     7     (depend) on the rules and number of ends. In the ten-end games, each team receives 38 minutes of thinking time. To play curling, a set of stones     8     (need). They are made of     9     special type of granite (花岗岩) and weigh almost 20 kilos each. Each curler has their own brush and a pair of special curling shoes to be able to slide with a stone during the game.     10     curling may be a “slow” sport, it’s still full of skill, suspense (悬念) and excitement!