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A great rivalry (对抗) can make a hockey (曲棍球) game exciting. But it’s even better when both sides share the same goal. Students of Boston College (B.C.) and Boston University (B.U.) held a game for a good cause. Former members of the schools’ hockey teams faced off in the 4th Annual Commonwealth Avenue Charity Classic. It took place at B．U.’s Walter Brown Arena. Every year, the competition raises money for Compassionate Care ALS, the Pete Frates Home Health Initiative and the Travis Roy Foundation. This year’s event brought in a record­breaking $78,432.

Frates is fighting ALS, a disease that affects the brain. A former B.C. baseball team leader, he was diagnosed (诊断) with ALS in 2012, when he was only 27. Frates and his family have since raised hundreds of millions of dollars for ALS research, most famously with the Ice Bucket Challenge, which began in 2014.

“Pete likes social media (媒体) very much, so he wanted his voice, his face, everything that was happening to him to be recorded to help more people,” said John Frates, Pete’s father.

The B.C. and B.U. students enjoy coming together for the event. “This is just the best of the hockey world,” said former B.U. hockey player Travis Roy. “Both schools have a lot of great hockey players. Their skills are impressive, and the fact that they come out here to support good causes is a big deal.”

After a heated battle (较量), the B.U. Terriers won. Afterwards, former B.U. star Charlie McAvoy summed up the feeling of friendliness on the ice. “We all come together,” said McAvoy, who now plays for the Boston Bruins, “and we’re able to put aside the rivalry for great causes.”

B.U.’s Danny O’Regan, who now plays for the Buffalo Sabres, added, “You work hard on the ice and off the ice, and good things will happen.”

1. What was special about the hockey game at B.U.’s Walter Brown Arena?

A．It was a quarterly event.

B．It was held by different charities.

C．It attracted many universities in the country.

D．It invited former members of the schools’ teams to join.

2. What happened to Frates when he was 27?

A．He was helped by a charity.

B．He was chosen as the team leader.

C．He was found to be seriously ill.

D．He was asked to work in a social media company.

3. What can we learn from Travis Roy’s words?

A．Hockey is a very popular game.

B．B.U. has the best hockey players.

C．Hockey games should get more attention.

D．Both schools’ hockey players are warm­hearted.

4. What did Charlie McAvoy think of the game?

A．It was too competitive.

B．It connected the players with a good cause.

C．It helped schools find many gifted players.

D．It encouraged students to work hard for their dreams.

4 .     1     In the 1980s, the team burst onto the international volleyball scene with several major world titles, and an amazing three-set victory over the United States in the final of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. They became national heroes overnight. There was gold once more at Athens in 2004. But winning gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics painted the most vivid portrait of the team's competitive spirit.

In Rio, the Chinese women's volleyball team needed all of its fighting spirit after it was assigned to the "group of death", where it faced several strong opponents. Despite reaching the quarter-finals as the fourth team in the group, they were not going to give up.     2    

Their perseverance paid off with an epic comeback against the defending champion Brazil in the quarter-finals.     3     At last, showing a strong will and the steeliest nerves, they played a close match against Serbia to seize gold in the final.

But fighting spirit alone was not enough to guarantee victory.     4     Zhu Ting, named Most Valuable Player at the Rio Olympics, once said "Teamwork is the key to China's victory. Thanks to my teammates' hard efforts, I had the opportunity to show my spiking skills."

Together, the Chinese women's volleyball team has fought their way through ups and downs.     5     Lang is only too aware that as soon as a team steps off the victory podium, they need to start from zero to prepare for new challenges ahead. In this way, the team begins its journey to the next Olympics.

A．There surely have been both success and challenges.

B．Strong team spirit also contributed greatly to their success.

C．Every single member of the team gave their all to the fight.

D．You could see the joy and pride on the faces of the Chinese fans.

E．Led by well-known coach Lang Ping, they have continued to aim high.

F．Next, the Chinese team defeated the Netherlands in the semi-final matches.

G．The Chinese women's volleyball team holds a very special place in the nation's heart.

5 . To most of us, the Olympic Games are represented by the motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger.” Every four years, the best of the best in the world come together to compete on behalf of their countries. However, for most of the event's history, the modern Olympic Games were only open to amateurs, who took part for the joy they would receive from competing. Beginning in the 1980s, these rules were relaxed. Soon, most events were being dominated by professionals. While professional athletes like Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt may have achieved legendary status for their record-breaking times and medal counts, there have been other competitors who have stayed with us for very different reasons.

Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games, said, “The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” One of the individuals who demonstrated the spirit of the modern Olympic Games was a man by the name of Eddie the Eagle, who won the right to compete on behalf of Great Britain in the ski jumping event at the 1988 Winter Games. Another such individual was the swimmer Eric Moussambani, who represented Equatorial Guinea in the 2000 Summer Games. While both of them scored far below their fellow competitors, they still managed to set national and personal records. They braved international embarrassment and did their absolute best, eating the respect of both their fellow athletes and viewing audiences.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have come and gone. Though there were no more “Eddie the Eagle” or “Eric Moussambani” moments, plenty of athlete have shown their spirit and won our respect. Dutch runner Sifan Hassan's bronze medal in the women's 1,500-meter final came after a violent fall during the preliminary round (分组预赛), which could have stopped her from qualifying. Oksana Chusovitina became the only female gymnast to have ever competed in eight Olympic Games, though she missed out on a place in the final.

In these trying times, the Tokyo stadiums were empty of cheering crowds. Instead, most competitors made up for it by cheering for each other, creating a warm atmosphere of sportsman ship. It felt like Tokyo was the first Olympic Games in a long while to have truly embraced the original spirit of the Olympics.

1. How can we define the 1980s in the Olympic history?

A．A turning point.	B．A breakthrough.
C．A starting line.	D．A tough challenge.

2. Why are Eddie the Eagle and Eric Moussambani mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．They are examples of amateurs.

B．They broke the records in the Games.

C．They did poorly and felt embarrassed.

D．They are models for professional athletes.

3. What is the author's attitude towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

A．Approving.	B．Critical.
C．Doubtful.	D．Tolerant.

4. What can be the best title of the text?

A．True Olympic spirit

B．Modern Olympic Games

C．How the Olympic Games Developed

D．Why the Olympic Games Are Important

6 . Tokyo Games send message of hope amid pandemic

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games drew to an end on Sunday evening.    1    .     2    , with the near-empty 68,000-capacity stadium in the Japanese capital offering an alarming reminder of the challenges posed by COVID-19.

    3    . In his speech at the closing ceremony, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach told the athletes, “In these difficult times, you give the world the most precious of gifts—hope.”

“For the first time since the pandemic began, the entire world came together. Sport returned to center stage.    4    . This gives us hope. This gives us faith in the future.” said Bach, a former Olympic fencing gold medalist. “The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 are the Olympic Games of hope, solidarity and peace,” he added.

During the Games, which ran for 17 days, 339 medals were awarded in 33 sports, with skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing and karate making their Olympic debuts.    5     .

Fierce competition to be faster, higher and stronger continued to the final day of the Games, when Team USA made a comeback to surpass China in the number of gold medals.

A．The best athletes of this summer’s games were honored during its award ceremony on the same day

B．These Olympics were the first to be held largely without spectators

C．However, the joy and excitement resulting from the Games will long remain in the memory

D．Billions of people around the globe were united by emotion—sharing moments of joy and inspiration

E．A total of 94 countries and regions claimed at least one medal this year, more than at any other Olympics

F．They left behind a lasting impression of sportsmanship, friendship, inspiration and hope

G．Therefore, the Olympic Committee President expressed his gratitude to all those who had done their part for the hard-earned success

7 . Hot Tickets

What makes a sports event a winner? Exciting action? Tick. Athletes competing to win honor and glory for their club or motherland? Tick. History and tradition? Tick. Delicious snacks? Tick. Most people think global events such as the Olympic Games and the World Cup are the most exciting, but there is some serious competition. Here’s a look at some of the honest tickets in sports.

The World Series (baseball, USA)

The World Series is the final championship of the American baseball leagues. The seven-game series is played in October or November and attracts a great number of tans. Baseball is one of America's favorite sports and has many traditions, such as the "seventh-inning stretch(七局伸展操)”. The song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is played so that everyone can get up after sitting for a long time. The break is also a good time for a snack. Hot peanuts are a hit with hungry baseball fans, but the hot dog is the real winner!

Indian Premier League (cricket, India)

Cricket is from England but has become as Indian as saris and curry. The Indian Premier League has the largest audience of all cricket leagues in the world and is the sixth most-watched sports league in the world. Cricket is a unique sport and may seem a little confusing at first, but once you start learning the rules, you'll love it. The most popular cricket snacks are finger foods like biscuits and cucumber sandwiches.

Wimbledon (tennis, England)

Wimbledon is a treat for all tennis fans. The tournament started in 1877 and many of the rules are the same today. For example, the players may only wear white clothes, event, however, is quite colorful since fans often dress up for the games and wear amazing hats. And when it comes to snacks, it's "game, set, and match" at Wimbledon. Where else can you enjoy champagne and strawberries as you cheer for the champion?

1. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．Offer some tickets information

B．Introduce the popular sports around the world

C．Inform the readers of upcoming events

D．Introduce some of the hottest sports events.

2. What do we know about Indian Premier League?

A．It is about a sports event coming from India.

B．It has the largest audience of sports leagues in the world.

C．Finger foods are popular among the cricket audience.

D．Cricket as well as saris and Curry is from England.

3. What does the author mean by saying "it's game, set and match" when talking about snacks at Wimbledon?

A．Tennis fans can enjoy snacks with the victory.

B．The snacks are fit for Wimbledon.

C．Any kind of food can be enjoyed at Wimbledon.

D．Snacks are banned at Wimbledon.

8 . If you’ve recently joined a gym, or are just looking to try a new, different form of exercise, you might consider trying a group exercise class. Classes are a great way to workout. Here are a few tips to help you relax and prepare for your first class.

Choose the right class for you. Most gyms offer a wide range of different classes and choosing one that is right for you is the first step. To begin with, you need to think about what it is that you want to achieve and work from there.     1     If you’re looking for a more relaxing form of exercise that will improve your flexibility, then yoga might be a good option.

Think about what you might need.    2     Wear clothes that are comfortable and suitable for the type of exercise you’ll be doing. For example, yoga requires stretchy clothes that will allow you to move. Often classes don’t require anything out of the ordinary, but it doesn’t hurt to check.

Arrive early. Try to arrive at least 5 minutes early so you can get your bearings and think about the studio and any equipment you’ll be working with. Some classes such as weight-based classes require a lot of equipment which usually takes a few minutes to set-up.    3     So give yourself time.

    4     Group exercise is set up for a group of people to benefit from professional instruction not for participants to compete. While it is hard to resist trying and keeping up with the people around you, the best thing you can do is focus on your own body and what you’re feeling and able to handle. If you’re uncertain how an exercise is best carried out, ask your instructor.    5    

A．Don’t compare yourself to others.

B．Talk to the instructor before class.

C．Use the equipment to give yourself a warming-up.

D．You don’t want to be running around at the last minute.

E．Copying the person next to you might mean you’re learning incorrectly.

F．Plan for your class by thinking about what you’ll need to wear and bring with you.

G．For instance, if you’re looking to gain muscle, a weights-based class will be your best bet.