1 . 现代生活中，运动休闲已经逐渐成为一种时尚。骑自行车、打篮球、爬山、徒步等都是大家，尤其是年轻人热衷的运动形式。请你选择一种自己熟悉的运动，以“Let’s________ to relax right now!”为题，写一篇80字左右的英语短文。
要点：1. 选定运动项目
2. 选这个项目的理由
3. 锻炼方法及益处
注意：
1. 写作字数应为80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Let’s ________ to relax right now!

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2 . Winter 2024 Story Contest

OUR WINTER CONTEST is open to all fiction and nonfiction writers. Entries must be previously unpublished, no longer than 15,000 words, and must not have been previously chosen as a winner, finalist, or honorable mention in another contest.

Narrative winners and finalists have gone on to win Whiting Awards, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Atlantic prize, and have appeared in collections such as Best American Short Stories, Best American Non-required Reading and many others.

As always, we are looking for works with a strong narrative drive, characters we can respond to, and language, situation, and insight that are intense and total.

We welcome and look forward to reading your pages.

Awards: First Prize is $2,500, Second Prize is $1,000, Third Prize is $500, and up to ten finalists will receive $100 each. All entries will be considered for publication.

Submission Fee: There is a $27 fee for each entry. With your entry, you’ll receive three months of access to Narrative Backstage at no cost.

Timing: The contest closes on March 31,2024, at midnight, Pacific Standard Time.

Judging: The contest will be judged by the editors of the magazine. Winners and finalists will be announced to the public by April 30,2024. All writers who enter will be informed by email of the judges’ decisions, which will be final. Please make sure info@narrativemagazine.com is in your address book and your email settings permit messages from www.narrativemagazine.com.

Submission Guidelines: Please read our Submission Guidelines for contributions formatting and other information.

1. What is required of the entries?

A．They should be related to winter 2024.

B．They should be based on real-life events.

C．They should be submitted before April 30.

D．They should be limited to 15,000 words.

2. What will each of the participants get?

A．A copy of excellent narrative works.	B．Access to the Pulitzer Prize.
C．Free visits to Narrative Backstage.	D．A collection of winners’ works.

3. How can participants know the contest’s final results?

A．By entering the official website.	B．By checking an email.
C．By attending the awards ceremony.	D．By making a phone call.

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。

Today Li Hai and I have     1     fantastic time. We went to watch the big match between England and Germany. We were very     2     (luck) to get tickets and to see the two teams play before they return to Europe for the World Cup.

We were very     3    (excite) the whole day, up until the start of the match at 8 p.m. We all     4    (cheer) when we saw the two teams     5    (come) into the stadium. The match was great and we saw some of the best European football     6    (player) scoring fantastic goals. It was like a dream! We     7    (pay) 500 yuan for each ticket, and they were worth paying so much for. It was a great match, and Li Hai and I were at city Stadium to see it!

Next we’re looking forward     8     hearing about the World Cup. China     9     (be) in Group four and we want to see     10     team they will play against.

4 . As the sun sinks towards the horizon, casting long shadows across the dusty football pitch (足球场) in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya, one player — Abdirahman —   _______ not just for his skills but because most of the other players tower over him.

“When I play with kids my age, I don’t feel _______. However, I gain a lot of skills playing with older players,” _______ Abdirahman.

At just 14 years old, Abdirahman’s _______ to compete against older boys_______ his ambition and passion for the beautiful game. With incomparable skills, his feet move _______ across the dry, uneven ground, and _______ defenders, leaving clouds of dust behind. His coach proudly gives him a(n) _________.

Abdirahman was born in Kakuma in 2010, just two years after his parents and older siblings _______ the border into Kenya ________ conflict in Somalia.

“In Kakuma, we all have ________: some want to be great footballers and relocate to other places; some want to be great musicians,” he said. ________, they do not get the opportunity to ________ their talents.

Football has become an important part of Abdirahman’s life and a(n) ________ force among the diverse communities in the camp where he lives, bringing together players from different cultures and backgrounds.

“When I play football, I feel ________, I feel famous, and I feel like I’m the best in the game.”

1.

A．breaks out

B．stands out

C．calls out

D．drops out

2.

A．integrated

B．separated

C．challenged

D．qualified

3.

A．explained

B．accused

C．complained

D．appealed

4.

A．courage

B．responsibility

C．curiosity

D．pride

5.

A．reconstructs

B．prevents

C．replaces

D．reflects

6.

A．awkwardly

B．slowly

C．elegantly

D．nervously

7.

A．trick

B．kick

C．approach

D．attract

8.

A．approval

B．example

C．apology

D．warning

9.

A．built

B．crossed

C．broadened

D．removed

10.

A．scheduling

B．joining

C．fueling

D．escaping

11.

A．gifts

B．concerns

C．achievements

D．dreams

12.

A．Nevertheless

B．Instead

C．Besides

D．Therefore

13.

A．classify

B．showcase

C．estimate

D．notice

14.

A．expanding

B．directing

C．uniting

D．urging

15.

A．seen

B．lost

C．exhausted

D．alerted

5 . 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。

Baduanjin, a form of     1     (fit) Qigong, has been popular with Chinese younger generations, thanks to its health benefits.

Jiang Xi, a fashion designer, took up Baduanjin, posting videos of her     2     (practice) it on social media, and     3     (attract)more than 10, 000 followers in the last four months. Most of her followers are     4     (age)between 20 to 30.

“When practicing Baduanjin, all you need to do is to focus on your body and health, move slowly in a comfortable rhythm, and liberate yourself from the anxiety of living alone in big cities,” said Jiang Xi.     5     her influence and persuasion, Jiang Xi's older brother Jiang Nan also became a vlogger of Baduanjin, in     6     the siblings living in different cities have found new kinship ties.

Actually, besides Baduanjin, martial arts, which bring benefits to health     7     (maintain), also have large young followers. Feng Junhua is the organizer of martial arts practicing in Xiaogang Park in Guizhou Province. He gathers youngsters     8     (interest) in martial arts and finds a comfortable place in the park to let them relax their bodies.

Traditional martial arts and regimens have brought a concrete and natural way of life consistent with their inner     9     (self). This is     10     young people and traditional Chinese culture blend.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. On which day will the opening ceremony be held?

A．May 19th.

B．May 20th.

C．May 23rd.

2. How much is the daily entry fee a person?

A．15 euros.

B．20 euros.

C．35 euros.

3. What advantage does the Hermica Hotel have?

A．Beautiful views.

B．Convenient traffic.

C．Accommodation discount.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the most important part of choosing a good player?

A．Watching them play.

B．Testing their weight.

C．Assessing their strength.

2. What physical quality does a lineman have?

A．He is the smallest.

B．He is the quickest.

C．He is the strongest.

3. What can we learn from the talk?

A．Action speaks louder than words.

B．First impression can’t always be trusted.

C．He that falls today maybe up again tomorrow.

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 supply distribution.

B．The city marathon.

C．The changeable weather.

2. When did the woman complete her course?

A．Around 10:00.

B．Around 8:00.

C．Around 12:00.

3. What was the weather like in the morning?

A．Windy.

B．Sunny.

C．Cloudy.

4. What will the man probably do next year?

A．Work as a volunteer.

B．Run a race.

C．Join the law office.

9 . 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman want to do?

A．Sign up for a PE class.

B．Interview the man in the gym.

C．Take some exercise to keep fit.

2. What sport does the woman dislike doing?

A．Jogging.

B．Running.

C．Weight-lifting.

3. How often does the man advise the woman to work out at first?

A．Twice a week.

B．Three times a week.

C．Four times a week.

4. What can we know about the woman?

A．She is eager to start the class.

B．She often works out in the gym.

C．She has done some exercise recently.