1 . There is a mountain of great ski opportunities not too far from Boston. Road-trip to one of these fantastic ski mountains this winter.

Blue Hills Ski Area

A ski day trip doesn’t get any easier than the Blue Hills Ski Area. It is the only snow sports facility in the metro area. Skiing and snowboarding are spread over its 60 skiable acres, 90% of which are equipped for snowmaking. The vertical drop is 309 feet and there are four lifts serving the 16 trails, most of which are for advanced skiers. There are lessons for kids and adults to help you get there.

Crochet Mountain Resort

It’s famous for signature “Midnight Madness” events and daily night skiing. It has an 875-foot vertical drop and 23 trails across 75 skiable acres. A great mountain for skiers, half its terrain is graded for intermediates with the rest being split between advanced and beginner terrain.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

It’s the only one of ski resorts to be 100% powered by renewable energy sources. Skiers will find a 1,150-foot vertical drop, 45 trails, 3 terrain parks and 9 lifts across 167 skiable acres. The whole family can take lessons, enjoy dining or buy a ticket and go for a ride on the 3,600-foot Mountain Coaster!

Smugglers’ Notch

Smugglers’ Notch has a 2,564-foot vertical drop, 78 trails, 5 terrain parks and 8 lifts spread across 1,000 skiable acres. Known as a full-service family-oriented resort, it offers plenty to do off mountain like ice skating, arts and crafts workshops and an indoor swimming pool!

1. Which ski resort mainly targets advanced skiers?

A．Blue Hills Ski Area.	B．Crochet Mountain Resort.
C．Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort.	D．Smugglers’ Notch.

2. What’s the highlight of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort?

A．Its trails.	B．Its location.
C．Its vertical drop.	D．Its green concept.

3. What can skiers do in Smugglers’ Notch?

A．Have a swim.	B．Ski with world champions.
C．Enjoy stone sculptures.	D．Ride a roller coaster.

2 . ONE CEREMONY, SEVERAL FIRSTS

The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games will be bold, original and unique. On 26 July 2024, Paris 2024 will offer an Opening Ceremony that is certain to join the most memorable moments in Olympic history.

A ceremony outside a stadium

For the first time in the history of the Olympic Summer Games, the Opening Ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Paris 2024 is breaking new ground by bringing sports and the Opening Ceremony into the city, set to be held in the heart of the city along its main river: the Seine (塞纳河).

A ceremony on the river

Taking on a new look, the parade of athletes will be held on the Seine with boats for each national delegation (代表团). These boats will be equipped with cameras to allow television and online viewers to see the athletes up close. Winding their way from east to west, the 10,500 athletes will cross through the centre of Paris.

A ceremony with free admission for many spectators

Holding a ceremony open to a large audience, with no admission fee for most of its spectators, is a major first. Fans won’t need tickets to access the upper quays (码头), but those wishing to access the lower quays will need to buy tickets. Eighty giant screens and strategically placed speakers will allow everyone to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this show throughout Paris.

A ceremony designed for and by athletes

By opening with the parade of athletes, Paris 2024 is breaking with tradition. Athletes will be featured on stage during the introduction to and throughout the ceremony as part of Paris 2024’s constant aim to hold Games created for and by athletes.

1. Where will the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024 be held?

A．On the quays beside the Seine.

B．In the city center along the Seine.

C．In a stadium near the heart of Paris.

D．On the eastern and western ends of Paris.

2. What do we know about the admission fee?

A．No admission fee is required.

B．Access to the lower quays is free.

C．Tickets should be bought for the upper quays.

D．Some viewers pay for watching the ceremony.

3. What is the main idea of this text?

A．The history of the Olympics.	B．The procedure of Paris 2024.
C．The novel points of a ceremony.	D．The charging rules of a ceremony.

3 . 语法填空

As a game of     1     (wise), Go is a legacy of traditional Chinese arts, considered one of the most important qualities of ancient Chinese literati (文人学士).

Appearing over 4,000 years ago in ancient China, Go was first introduced into Japan during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and into Europe in the 19th century. To date, it     2     (spread) to more than 40 countries.

The traditional game of Go also boasts a number of legends about its origin. It’s said that Emperor Yao became very disheartened when his son behaved     3     (bad). So Yao made the game of Go     4     (cultivate) him morally and intellectually.

It is     5    exciting and intense game and the situation on the board keeps changing and unpredictable. Players have to turn to all sorts of tactics in order to defeat their opponents.

Wu Qingyuan, a Chinese Go legend,     6     (regard) as the greatest Go player ever, once said, “Although Go is a     7     (compete) game, winning should never be seen as the final goal. It will teach you to think through things     8     to remain calm in the face of defeat”.

Go can take     9     other meanings to its players: a mirror of one’s personality, a mental “workout” and a beautiful art in     10     black and white pieces dance in balance across the board. Therefore, Go has become more and more popular among young people.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman feel these days?

A．Tired.

B．Bored.

C．Excited.

2. What does the man like the most about playing football?

A．It offers a chance to run around.

B．He feels good when he wins a game.

C．It allows him to play in a team.

3. What does the man advise the woman to do?

A．Play football.

B．Play basketball.

C．Jog.

4. What do the two speakers probably do?

A．They are doctors.

B．They are teachers.

C．They are students.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which team was defeated?

A．The Oxford team.

B．The London team.

C．The Cambridge team.

2. What can we learn about the Oxford team’s best player?

A．He was injured.

B．He played excellently.

C．He didn’t play in the game.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How often does the woman go swimming?

A．Once a week.

B．Twice a week.

C．Every day.

2. What is the woman’s favorite sport?

A．Skating.

B．Running.

C．Swimming.

3. What is the man going to do tonight?

A．Go swimming.

B．Go skating.

C．Work.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the author’s attitude towards yoga?

A．Disinterested.

B．Serious.

C．Positive.

2. Which statement do you believe?

A．Yoga will soon become the most popular exercise around the world.

B．Yoga is an effective treatment but not scientifically explained.

C．Yoga can make people less dependent on drugs.

3. How many advantages of yoga are mentioned according to the author’s opinion?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．A New Way of Treating Illness.

B．Health and Healing at Your Fingers.

C．The Advantages and Disadvantages of Yoga.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many people are involved in the game?

A．About 8.

B．About 10.

C．About 20.

2. To whom should the person who starts the game pass the ball?

A．A person from his or her own team.

B．A person from the opposite team.

C．Anyone in this game.

3. Which of the following should the players NOT do during the game?

A．Call out a name.

B．Pass an imaginary ball.

C．Think for a while.

4. How can a team get a point?

A．A person on the team gets the ball.

B．The opposite team makes wrong passes.

C．Only two passes are made in the team.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the two speakers going to do together?

A．Go to the opening ceremony.

B．Leave the classroom.

C．Walk in the garden.

2. Who is in the Basketball Club?

A．Tom.

B．Lisa.

C．Amy.

3. How does the woman like playing soccer?

A．It’s dangerous.

B．It’s easy.

C．It’s interesting.

4. What does the woman advise the man to do?

A．Buy soft shoes.

B．Try to get strong.

C．Give up swimming.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man do last night?

A．He played a match.

B．He practiced tennis.

C．He visited his teacher.

2. What relation is Paul to the man?

A．His classmate.

B．His coach.

C．His teammate.

3. How often does the man have a tennis class?

A．Once a week.

B．Twice a week.

C．Three times a week.

4. When will the woman meet Paul?

A．On Sunday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Wednesday.