1 . A football-loving penguin was unveiled as the official mascot of the 2023FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Streetwise and confident, Tazuni
The name Tazuni is a
Her football dreams come true when one evening she looks up to see fireworks
“Tazuni stands for everything which makes the event unique, and her
Like millions of youngsters worldwide, football is how Tazuni
| A．takes off | B．sets aside | C．stands out | D．breaks away |
| A．familiar | B．similar | C．common | D．equal |
| A．choice | B．mixture | C．pride | D．concept |
| A．source | B．sign | C．value | D．aspect |
| A．float | B．explode | C．hang | D．rise |
| A．stadium | B．field | C．square | D．village |
| A．turn | B．take | C．get | D．hand |
| A．shyly | B．cautiously | C．confidently | D．hesitantly |
| A．adventure | B．disaster | C．story | D．exploration |
| A．perfect | B．expensive | C．imaginary | D．beautiful |
| A．recording | B．explaining | C．informing | D．demonstrating |
| A．remembered | B．marked | C．celebrated | D．staged |
| A．conquer | B．welcome | C．surprise | D．lead |
| A．enjoy | B．behave | C．express | D．devote |
| A．information | B．equipment | C．inspiration | D．guidance |
2 . At a school soccer field in Rongjiang County, Guizhou, thousands of people, both villagers and tourists, are gathering to see a big event — the “Village Football Association (Village FA)”.
It is an exciting and fun soccer competition happening in a village. The people who live there organized it, and it has become really popular online lately. The competition takes place every Friday to Sunday from May 13th to July 29th. There are 20 teams made up of 16 different ethnic groups(民族) taking part in. The players, who come from local villages, have different jobs like butchers, farmers, and building workers. Instead of getting trophies (奖杯) as prizes, they receive things like salted meat, red eggs, and even live animals.
Yang Yajiang, the vice president of the soccer association in Rongjiang County, says, “________” Even though the players are not professionals (职业选手), they come together as a team and compete no matter what the result is.
Some of the people supporting the teams are in their 80s and don’t even know the rules of the game. But they still show up to cheer for their village teams. This spirit of unity isn’t just found in one village, but it’s seen among people from all over the country. Can you imagine a scene where after a match, suddenly 50,000 supporters from different ethnic groups come together to sing a song called “Me and My Country”?
Village FA is also a special event for the locals to show their culture. During breaks between matches, there are colorful performances by people from different ethnic groups. They sing, dance, and even have fashion shows where they wear traditional costumes.
1. Where do Village FA players come from?| A．FIFA. | B．Villages. | C．Cities. | D．Clubs. |
| A．All of us have high expectations of the result. |
| B．It takes a long time to get this competition prepared. |
| C．The players will be famous and rich after the competition. |
| D．Village FA is a great example to show the spirit of sports. |
| A．Village FA started in Guizhou Province. |
| B．People who watch the game will know more about local culture. |
| C．Local people wish to make a lot of money through this competition. |
| D．Everyone who watches the competition knows the rules of the game. |
| A．Village FA — the Online Game that Brings People Together |
| B．Village FA — the Big Event to Show the Culture of Guizhou |
| C．Village FA — the Popular Game Among Young People in China |
| D．Village FA — the Exciting Football Matches in Chinese Rural Areas |
3 . During the holiday season in 2015, Felicia Hall was battling depression. “I was unhappy, overeating fast food at night and not really caring for myself. I wasn’t physically
It wasn’t until New Year that Hall wanted to make a
The
| A．sick | B．attractive | C．active | D．disabled |
| A．difference | B．change | C．living | D．deal |
| A．continued | B．managed | C．decided | D．promised |
| A．reminder | B．deadline | C．monitor | D．timetable |
| A．regret | B．forget | C．hesitate | D．withdraw |
| A．confidence | B．wellness | C．passion | D．support |
| A．laying | B．hitting | C．stamping | D．beating |
| A．sick | B．afraid | C．sure | D．capable |
| A．transformed | B．enriched | C．rescheduled | D．restored |
| A．focus | B．emphasis | C．attitude | D．remark |
| A．called on | B．relied on | C．appealed to | D．turned to |
| A．even | B．still | C．ever | D．almost |
| A．By chance | B．In fact | C．Above all | D．At first |
| A．practice | B．combine | C．struggle | D．grow |
| A．worried | B．aware | C．satisfied | D．certain |
4 . Nowadays, Tai Chi has already spread throughout the world and is practiced by millions of people. It’s a major division of Chinese martial art.
▲It’s easy on the body.
Tai chi is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. It is low-impact, meaning there is minimal risk of damage to your joints.
▲Falls could be prevented.
A 2019 review of studies suggested that Tai Chi might reduce the risk of falls in older people.
▲
Tai Chi may boost brain power. Studies have found that regular Tai Chi can improve cognitive functioning in older people with dementia(痴呆)and without. Given that it’s considered safe and suitable for the elderly, this is a definite win. It also has the feel-good factor. A reduction in stress and anxiety, and increased confidence, are other mental health benefits of Tai Chi, according to research, though further research is needed.
▲You can do it at home.
Classes are useful not just for teaching the movements but also for meeting like-minded people.
| A．It has mental benefits. |
| B．You can go at your own pace. |
| C．It does good to both body and mind. |
| D．But there are videos available online too. |
| E．Meanwhile, it relaxed muscles and there is no stretching or straining. |
| F．Tai Chi is so slow and smooth, but it can improve both upper-body and lower-body strength. |
| G．The emphasis is on balance, with movements helping strengthen muscles required for stability. |
1.参加体育锻炼的好处。
2.介绍一些适合学生做的体育项目。
注意：
1.词数不少于100；
2.可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear fellow students,
I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . The Olympic flame:
The Olympic flame is a symbol carried over from the ancient Olympics, where a flame burned at the altar (神坛) of Zeus throughout competition. It was finally reintroduced at the 1924 Amsterdam Games, and again burned in 1932.
Carl Diem, chairman of the organizing committee for the 1936 Berlin Games, proposed that the flame be lit in Greece and transported to Berlin via a torch relay. The idea was adopted, and continued at every Olympic Games since 1952.
The flame is lit at the ancient site of Olympia by the natural rays of the sun reflected off a curved mirror. It is lit at a ceremony by women dressed in robes resembling those worn in ancient times, who then pass it to the first relay runner.
Olympic motto:
“Citius, altius, fortius” is a Latin phrase meaning “swifter, higher, stronger”, which Baron de Coubertin borrowed from Father Henri Martin Dideon of Paris. Dideon was headmaster of Arcueil College, and used the phrase to describe the athletic achievements of students at the school. He had previously been at the Albert Le Grand school, where the Latin words were carved in stone above the main entrance.
Olympic oath (宣誓)
“In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.”
Written by Baron de Coubertin, the oath is taken by an athlete from the host nation while holding a comer of the Olympic flag. The athletes’ oath was first taken by Belgian fencer Victor Boin at the 1920 Antwerp Games. A judge from the host country also speaks the oath, with slightly different wording.
1. The Olympic flame was first burned at ________ in modern times.| A．the 1952 Games | B．the 1924 Games | C．the 1932 Games | D．the 1936 Games |
| A．the torch relay was held at every Olympic Games since 1936 |
| B．the Olympic motto was originally written by Baron de Coubertin |
| C．the Olympic athletes’ oath was first taken at the Antwerp Games |
| D．the Olympic judges make a vow with completely different wording |
| A．the Olympic official website | B．a daily news report |
| C．a promotional advertisement | D．an acadernic research |
7 . Imagine the feeling of swinging at a baseball going 100 miles per hour—without leaving your living room, or being in race car as it roars down the track, while you are sitting on the couch.
These are just some of the ways that sports business leaders say virtual reality (VR) will revolutionize how people train for and experience sports. Virtual and augmented（增强的）realities are together known as mixed reality (MR). “American footballers are already using VR to better train their minds and read the field,” Ludden said. “This can allow players to perfect their skills without risking injury.”
Canadian company D-BOX Technologies designs and produces moving seats found in cinema and theme parks. It is now moving into sports, and shows its Formula One (F1) racing simulator （模拟器）. The seats stimulate the force of gravity, speed and every shaking as Fl champion Lewis Hamilton zips around city streets.
A simulation seat uses pre-programed data now. Someday, though, it could use real-time information sent by the car. “They could broadcast live content through a network in pop-up theaters around the world,” Ludden said. Say you want to experience the true stress of a batter being up against major-league baseball pitcher. “You can have a heartbeat added to the sensation on the seat and then you can feel it, boom, boom,” Maheu explained. “When he swings and hits the ball, you can have an impact.”
One day, fans around the world could physically experience every game from their favorite player in real time. Ludden said that current and near-future technology could create “augmented stadiums” for live audiences. Panasonic launched its “Smart Venue” plans which included the overlaying of graphics, advertisements, player statistics and replays on the field of play at a pro football game. “If you are seated in the cheap seats, you can see this really useful.” “Fans may someday join in stadium wide games, using the field as a virtual gaming platform,” Ludden added.
1. What does the underlined phrase “read the field” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Get off the playing field. | B．Build up a football court. |
| C．Judge the situation on the field. | D．Ask players to play on the spot. |
| A．Enjoy live content in any theater. |
| B．Program the simulation seats in advance. |
| C．Control the force and speed of the baseball. |
| D．Experience the real time game with the player. |
| A．The origin of VR. | B．A future stadium. |
| C．An advertisement platform. | D．The expectations of audiences. |
| A．VR can improve players' skills for sports. |
| B．VR increases fans' joy in the baseball game. |
| C．VR can improve sports experience for players and fans. |
| D．VR promises a new future for football players and games. |
8 . Standing at the finish line, 70-year-old Bob Long spent a while reflecting on the achievement he’d just made. Behind him was the wild, endless Mongolian grassland extending into the distance. This American had just become the oldest person ever to complete and win the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest horse race.
Long, a rider all his life, entered the race after being inspired by All the Wild Horses, a movie based on the grueling event.
Fearing that he wouldn’t be able to complete it, he set about preparing his mind and body for this “hardest, toughest, most demanding thing you can do on a horse”, an annual 1,000-kilometer race that was recognized as the world’s longest horse race by The Guinness Book of Records in 2011.
Although Long had been riding horses for many years, the hardship and uncertainty of the task pushed him to his limit and forced him to depend entirely on his own will. The race organizers had provided an extensive support network to keep an eye on the participants from afar. Despite that, the physical strain of riding such a long distance made simple things like squatting (蹲) down at the end of the day almost impossible.
Along the vast race course there were unpredictable circumstances beyond Long’s control, however well prepared he’d been. Weather was one of them, which could switch from heavy rain to burning sun unexpectedly.
Above all else, the biggest obstacle was the state of mind. Without a living soul in sight, Long was desperate for interaction, guidance, and comfort. This feeling of loneliness accounted for his hope that one of his fellow competitors would catch up.
Regardless of the hardship, Long felt a sort of spiritual adventure while traveling through the wilderness. He was provided with some memorable moments while connecting with nature. Still holding the passion for riding, Long never dismisses the idea of competing in another Mongol Derby.
1. What distinguished Bob Long from other competitors in the Mongol Derby?| A．He rode the whole race course alone. |
| B．He was the oldest participant of the horse race. |
| C．He was most likely to enter the competition again. |
| D．He was made into The Guinness Book of Records in 2011. |
| A．Pains-taking but senseless. | B．Comfortable and pleasant. |
| C．Difficult and exhausting. | D．Romantic but time-consuming. |
| A．The changeable weather. |
| B．The mental state in the course. |
| C．The difficulty in finding the right route. |
| D．The physical strain of riding a long distance. |
| A．An introduction to the Mongol Derby. |
| B．A review of a film based on the longest horse race. |
| C．The contributions Bob Long made to the horse race. |
| D．The experience of the Mongol Derby’s oldest winner. |
9 . The boy sat on his chair, with his hands above the keyboard. He thought about what to write.
He recalled that the competition deadline was merely a week away. But he still had not even started on his piece. He looked at the brochure again.“WRITING COMPETITION！” the title read. His mom had encouraged him to enter the writing competition, and now he was taking it on as his personal task for the holidays.
As the boy reflected on his previous writing efforts, he realized how hopeless his task of winning was. Every story he ever wrote was based on other stories. He had little imagination, and unfortunately, imagination was the key to writing.
Suddenly, he had a brainwave. This time, he came up with an original and imaginative story.
The words shot towards him like a storm of leaves. Words were coming easily, flowing through him, faster than he could type. He typed faster than he ever had before. He continued to type, amazed how easy writing this story was. The boy could not stop writing. He looked at the word count and saw the number “248” staring right back at him. He was not even halfway yet.
Then he heard his mother’s call of saying time for bed. He continued writing the piece, ignoring her. He had to make up for the time he had lost in thinking about a topic to write.
Finally, he finished. The word count now read “498”.
“Perfect，” he thought, “just under the word limit.” He knew this was the story that would win.
He went to the website and searched for the competition. He found the page but there was no “Enter” button.
Confused, he then reread the page again. It read COMPETITION CLOSED.
1. What caused the boy to take part in the writing competition?| A．A new computer. |
| B．The prize money. |
| C．His own interest. |
| D．His mom’s encouragement. |
| A．His mom helped him. |
| B．He copied others’ ideas. |
| C．His friends assisted him. |
| D．He used his imagination. |
| A．Because he was terribly lazy. |
| B．Because he didn’t know what to write. |
| C．Because he wasn’t confident. |
| D．Because he read too many stories. |
| A．100. | B．250. |
| C．500. | D．1000. |
| A．Russia. | B．It’s great. | C．66 Chinese players. |
