1 . A fresh and gentle wind on your face, soft sand under your feet and blue waters as far as the eye can see. Is there any other Olympic sport that is played in such pleasant conditions as beach volleyball？

“I’ve gone to a lot of beautiful places, and met a lot of beautiful people. That wouldn’t have happened if I had been playing another sport.” said Randy Stoklos, America’s most famous beach volleyball player.

The sport began as a four-a-side game on beaches in Southern California in the 1920s. The first recorded two-man game took place there in 1930, and the first tournament (锦标赛) was held in Los Angeles 18 years later. The winners were awarded a case of Pepsi. In the 1950s, women started playing and the sport soon spread to Europe and South America. Yet at that time, beach volleyball was more an entertainment show than a sport, with beauty contests included. The Association of Volleyball Professionals was founded in 1983 and beach volleyball developed into a fast, athletic sport. Its world-wide popularity won beach volleyball a place at the 1996 Olympics in Atalanta, where 24 male teams and 16 female teams took part. At present, the US and Brazil are the best in the world at beach volleyball.

The game came to China in the early 1990s and there have been national tournaments since 1994. It became an official event at the Eighth National Games in 1997. China’s You Wenhui and Wang Lu finished ninth in the women’s beach volleyball world championships in Brazil.

1. The passage is mainly about ______.

A．the history of beach volleyball

B．how to play beach volleyball

C．the importance of beach volleyball

D．women’s beach volleyball in China

2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE？

A．Beach volleyball was first played like other Olympic: sports.

B．Beach volleyball has always been an entertainment show rather than a sport.

C．Beach volleyball began on beaches in Souther California.

D．Women started playing beach volleyball in South America in 1945.

3. When did beach volleyball officially become an Olympic event？

A．In 1948,

B．In 1996.

C．In 1950.

D．In 1997.

4. According to the passage, we can learn that______.

A．in 1996, beach volleyball became an official event in China

B．China’s beach volleyball team is the best in the world

C．China’s beach volleyball players won the first place in Brazil

D．beach volleyball came to China in the early 1990s

2 . The Chess Competition

I had signed up to play in the School Chess Competition two months before. I’d been counting the days, filling my afternoons with practice games and begging everyone I knew to play _________ with me.

Soon the competition was about to begin. I would be competing against twenty _________, and all of us would be battling for just a few trophies. Glancing up at the prizes, I could just _________ one of them sitting on my bookcase.

My daydream was interrupted by the announcement of the _________ round. “Shake hands and start playing!” said the judge. I _________ across the board and saw that my first opponent (对手) was almost too small to see over the top of the table. “Aha!” I thought. “This will be a(n) _________ win.”

One unexpected game later, I _________ my overconfidence. My opponent, the nine-year-old girl, had beaten me in only 10 minutes! I hid my disappointment and _________ her. “Good game! You’re a fantastic player,” I said with a sincere smile.

The next three rounds went by very quickly, with each game proving more _________ than the one before. By evening I had one win and three losses. After the second game, I was ready to go home and give up, ____________ I stayed anyway, smiling and sincerely congratulating each of my opponents.

As the trophies were being awarded, I listened ____________, applauding each winner as his or her name was called.

It was hard to hide my disappointment, but I tried. ____________, I heard the announcer say my name. “For excellent chess etiquette (礼仪), a friendly ____________, and great determination, the Good Sport Award ____________ to Dustin Hodges,” the judge declared. It was amazing and I smiled broadly as I walked up to accept the prize. Although it wasn’t the trophy that I had hoped for, the gold cup looks pretty good on my bookcase. I think it won’t stay there forever, and I plan to ____________ it with the championship trophy next year.

1.

A．soccer

B．cards

C．chess

D．music

2.

A．singers

B．players

C．dancers

D．speakers

3.

A．make

B．find

C．enjoy

D．picture

4.

A．first

B．next

C．half

D．new

5.

A．looked

B．walked

C．came

D．talked

6.

A．narrow

B．easy

C．final

D．equal

7.

A．regretted

B．shared

C．showed

D．admired

8.

A．begged

B．greeted

C．warned

D．congratulated

9.

A．successful

B．difficult

C．interesting

D．different

10.

A．but

B．and

C．so

D．or

11.

A．impatiently

B．nervously

C．respectfully

D．proudly

12.

A．Naturally

B．Fortunately

C．Consequently

D．Suddenly

13.

A．solution

B．relationship

C．attitude

D．atmosphere

14.

A．goes

B．turns

C．moves

D．leads

15.

A．compare

B．match

C．exchange

D．replace

3 . Dear Wang Shi,

How is it going?

Thank you for your interest in joining the school ________ team. As you know, our ________ has a great reputation, but we are always ________ new talent to sharpen the team for the future. It is not usual for a freshman student to be selected, ________ it is wonderful to hear that you are finding strength in teamwork and that basketball is giving you a ________ in life. If you are ________ for the school team, this is what our talent scouts are always looking for.

Firstly, you need to show us that you can ________ intense, focused and effective basketball. This means that you are always concentrating on the play, moving on the court, running for loose balls, and strong in both defense and attacking ________. We need to see that you can take charge of the ball, control your opponents, take shots and ________ goals for our team. So, you will need to work on your skills in these areas. Trust me, this hard work will really ________off when we are searching for new players.

Secondly, the tallest players are not always the ones that get ________. We are looking for strength, speed and skills, but we also want people who have good ________ , who are humble (谦逊的)and who can act as team players. No individual can win a basketball match; it’s the team who gets to the winning podium, and our coaches are always emphasizing ________ and cooperation both on and off the court. These are the ________ that make for an outstanding basketball player.

I hope these ________ can help you become a qualified basketball player and hope to see you when we start to recruit new members. Welcome to our school basketball team!

Yours Sincerely,

Michael Jack

1.

A．football

B．basketball

C．volleyball

D．baseball

2.

A．class

B．school

C．club

D．team

3.

A．investigating

B．questioning

C．seeking

D．testing

4.

A．but

B．or

C．for

D．so

5.

A．possibility

B．lesson

C．award

D．goal

6.

A．calling

B．aiming

C．answering

D．acting

7.

A．play

B．buy

C．make

D．borrow

8.

A．poses

B．bounces

C．moves

D．shots

9.

A．kick

B．set

C．keep

D．score

10.

A．take

B．keep

C．pay

D．switch

11.

A．chosen

B．awarded

C．promoted

D．fired

12.

A．talent

B．character

C．shape

D．intelligence

13.

A．hardwork

B．heroism

C．individualism

D．teamwork

14.

A．rules

B．qualities

C．traditions

D．conditions

15.

A．tips

B．warnings

C．requirements

D．announcements

4 . Runners need to move 15 per cent faster on a treadmill(跑步机) to burn the same number of calories as jogging outdoors, research reveals.

Researchers from Milan University analyzed the difference between running outdoors and on a treadmill in 15 physically fit males with an average age of 21. The participants completed a sprint(短距离快速跑) for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of recovery for a total of 15 minutes both outdoors and on a treadmill. Oxygen use and exercise intensity were measured after both types of running.

The findings were published in the journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. Results revealed that when on a treadmill, runners use significantly lower amounts of oxygen, suggesting less effort is required. Therefore runners must move 15 percent faster on a treadmill to burn the same amount of calories as exercising outdoors, the study stated. The study authors wrote, "A 15 per cent increase in running speed during a period of stopping and starting often in high intensity treadmill training session is the best possible solution to reaching the same physiological responses as an outdoor training session.

Although the study did not speculate why treadmill running appears to be needing less effort and energy, previous research suggests the moving belt of a treadmill moves joggers forward, causing them to move faster. Exercising indoors also means gym-goers do not have to fight with steep hills or wind resistance.

Michael Silverman, director of rehabilitation and wellness(康复科) at Northern Westchester Hospital in New York, said, “Outdoors, you are changing surfaces constantly, fighting the wind, and making quick and sudden starts and stops, which will lead to increased caloric burn.” Shake magazine reported. "And while we don't recommend running in extreme temperatures, it is worth noting that your body burns extra calories to regulate your body temperature," he says.

1. Where can you find the specific findings of the study?

A．In Paragraph 2

B．In Paragraph 3

C．In Paragraph 4

D．In Paragraph 5

2. What can we know about the study?

A．Its participants were all 21 years old .

B．Michael is one of the researchers.

C．It revealed why treadmill running consumes less calories .

D．It took oxygen use and exercise intensity into consideration .

3. Why does running on a treadmill seem easier according to the study ?

A．The runners need less energy.

B．The runners can usually get enough oxygen .

C．The moving belt pushes joggers forward .

D．The intensity of running on the treadmill is more stable .

4. What does the underlined word “speculate” mean ?

A．conclude

B．research

C．oppose

D．doubt

5 . What is body surfing?

Bodysurfing is related to riding on a wave with no help from aid tools such as a surfboard. That’s why it is called the “purest” form of surfing. In fact, it is one of very few extreme sports—free climbing and cliff diving are. others—that can be practiced using nothing but the human body.

How do you do it?

To catch a wave, swim to where the waves break and, as one approaches, start swimming towards the beach. You must try to travel at the same speed as the wave and, if you do it correctly, you will feel the wave lifting you and pushing you forwards. Then try and cut along the surface of the wave.

What do you need?

It is more enjoyable and safer if you use flippers (large flat rubber shoes). This is because they enable you to swim faster and surf along them more easily. A wetsuit is also advisable. Another aid is a handboard, a mini-surf board about the size of an iron, held in one hand to speed up along the wave. If you are lucky enough to be surfing in warm water, make sure you have your boardshorts at the ready.

Unofficial world championship

Bodysurfing is not a professional sport, but in Hawaii there is such a festival called the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic each year. Local bodysurfers compete against athletes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Japan or France. Famous bodyboarder Mike Stewart has won the event no fewer than 12 times, and Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer in history, has also competed.

1. How does a bodysurfer surf while in the sea?

A．Only using the human body.	B．Only relying on a surfboard.
C．Only following a wave.	D．Only swimming along the beach.

2. Which can make you surf faster?

A．Flippers and a wetsuit.	B．A wetsuit and a handboard.
C．A handboard and boardshorts.	D．A handboard and Flippers.

3. What can we know about the Pipeline Body surfing Classic?

A．It is for local bodysurfers.	B．It is held annually in Hawaii.
C．All famous bodysurfers favor it.	D．Mike Stewart attends it every year.

6 . For most of us, swinging (摆动) 360 degrees around the spindle (轴) of a swing set is a distant childhood dream, but for some people in Estonia, it’s what they never grow out of. Not only do they still love struggling against gravity (重力), but they actually have created a competitive sport around their favorite entertainment. That sport is known as “kiiking”.

Swings are deep in Estonian culture, and you can still find various types of swings in villages and towns all around the country. They are used by children and adults alike, either for simple fun, or as a way for communities to bond during celebrations. So maybe it doesn’t come as a big surprise that Estonia has an extreme sport based on swinging. Some people see it as dull, others as pointless, but to those who practice it, kiiking is the coolest thing in the world.

The rules of kiiking are pretty simple. Competitors start swinging at a certain height, and if they can complete a full circuit (圈) around the spindle, they can try to do the same after the swing has been raised a little, and so on. Those who fail to do a full spindle are left with the result of their last successful try.

Watching kiiking videos might give you the impression that it’s an easy sport, but Laansalu, who has been practicing it since she was 8 years old, says it requires both great physical strength-strong legs and strong arms-and technique-knowing when to stand or sit in the swing chair, when to push yourself over the spindle of the swing and how to avoid injury.

Small groups of kiikers have been appearing in other countries, including the United States, but now it is still considered as an Estonian sport. There are no international kiiking competitions yet, but Estonia has several national kiiking events throughout the year.

1. What can we know about kiiking?

A．It is very easy and safe.

B．It is intended for children.

C．It is an international sport.

D．It is developed from swinging.

2. What should competitors pay attention to in kiiking according to the text?

A．The strength of the swing.

B．The way to push themselves.

C．The time to stand or sit on the swing.

D．The position where they end the sport.

3. What decides the success in kiiking?

A．The number of circuits he completes.

B．The height where he completes a full circuit.

C．How long it takes to complete a full circuit.

D．How long he performs on the swing.

7 . The Greatest show on Earth

The Olympic Games are the greatest festival of sports in the world. Every four years, many countries send their best sportsmen to compete for the highest honour in sport. As many as 6，000 people take part in over 20 sports. For the winners, there are gold medals and glory. But there is honour, too, for all who compete, win or lose. That is in the spirit of the Olympics—to take part is what matters.

The Olympic Games always start in a bright colour and action. The teams of all the nations parade in the opening ceremony and march round the track. The custom is for the Greek team to march in first, for it was in Greece that the Olympics began. The team of the country where the Games are being held—the host country—marches in last.

The runner with the Olympic torch (火炬) then enters the stadium and lights the flame. A sportsman from the host country takes the Olympic oath (宣誓) on behalf of all the competitors. The judges and officials also take an oath. After the sportsmen march out of the stadium, the host country puts on a wonderful display.

The competitions begin the next day. There are usually more than twenty sports in the Games. The rule is that there must be at least fifteen. The main events are in track and field，but there are a few days before these sports start. Each day the competitors take part in different sports，like riding，shooting，swimming，and cross－country running. Points are gained for each event. Medals are awarded for the individual winners and for national teams.

More and more women are taking part in the Games. They first competed in 1900, in tennis and golf. Women's swimming events were introduced in 1912.But it was not until 1928 that there were any track and field events for women. Now they compete in all but half a dozen of the sports. In horse riding, shooting, and boat racing, they may compete in the same events as men.

1. Why is there honour for the losers as well as for the winners?

A．Because losers and winners should be equally treated.

B．Because failure is the mother of success.

C．Because losers need encouragement.

D．Because what really matters is to take part in the Olympic Games.

2. Which of the following is a long－established practice in the opening ceremony?

A．Runners enter the stadium with torches.

B．Each team puts on a wonderful display.

C．The Greek team marches in first.

D．Sportsmen and sportswomen wear magnificent clothes.

3. Who takes the Olympic oath?

A．A judge from a foreign country.	B．A sportsman from the host country.
C．An officer from the host country.	D．A Greek sportsman.

4. When did women start taking part in the Olympic Games?

A．In 1912.	B．In 1900.
C．In 1928.	D．In 1924.

8 . Dr. James Naismith is known worldwide as the inventor of basketball, one of the world’s greatest sports ever.

James Naismith was born in 1861 in Ontario, Canada. After graduating from McGill University in Montreal, Naismith first _____ as Kansas Jayhawks’ athletic director. Then the young man _____ on to the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, the USA in 1891, where the sport of basketball was _____.   In Springfield, Naismith was faced with the _____ of finding a sport that was suitable to play inside during the Massachusetts _____ for the students, when it was too cold to go outside. Naismith _____ to create a game of skill for the students instead of one that only _____ strength. He needed a game that could be played _____ in a relatively (相对地) small space.

Naismith _____ to work. The first game ball was a soccer ball. The first baskets were peach baskets that Naismith cleverly thought of ______ on the wall. From there, the history of basketball began. ______, there were 9 men in each team, but the objective (目标) was still the ______ — to pass the ball to other ______ of your team and put the ball into the opposing team’s net, or basket. From there, basketball ______ rapidly like wildfire. During 1895, high schools and colleges began to play the game, and by 1898, the ______ Basketball League had been founded. After the first game was played, Naismith ______ 13 rules, but many more were yet to come.

______ the creation of basketball, James Naismith had ______ in other fields, mainly in sports physiology and what we would today ______ sports science. Naismith watched his sport, basketball, ______ to many nations and in 1936 basketball became an event at the Berlin Olympics. Today basketball has grown to become one of the world’s most popular sports.

1.

A．served

B．appeared

C．competed

D．remained

2.

A．rushed

B．escaped

C．moved

D．advanced

3.

A．developed

B．born

C．enjoyed

D．preferred

4.

A．fact

B．decision

C．plan

D．problem

5.

A．spring

B．summer

C．autumn

D．winter

6.

A．decided

B．pretended

C．refused

D．agreed

7.

A．cared about

B．hunted for

C．relied on

D．devoted to

8.

A．indoors

B．outdoors

C．upstairs

D．downstairs

9.

A．expected

B．hoped

C．began

D．offered

10.

A．tying

B．hanging

C．decorating

D．climbing

11.

A．Strangely

B．Originally

C．Surprisingly

D．Similarly

12.

A．different

B．uncertain

C．routine

D．same

13.

A．friends

B．players

C．students

D．relatives

14.

A．marched

B．increased

C．recovered

D．spread

15.

A．first

B．best

C．oldest

D．last

16.

A．broke

B．understood

C．created

D．followed

17.

A．Instead of

B．In addition to

C．Thanks to

D．In spite of

18.

A．experiments

B．preparations

C．hobbies

D．achievements

19.

A．call

B．study

C．discuss

D．examine

20.

A．devoted

B．related

C．introduced

D．added

9 . How to Stay Fit and Beautifully Healthy

Find the time.

    1    . Experts recommend that you should aim to be active for at least 30 minutes per day. Try scheduling your exercise the same way that you schedule other appointments and commitments. You’ll be more likely to stick to it.

    2    

You will see the most benefits from exercise if you do it regularly. One good way to make it a habit is to pick a form of exercise that you enjoy. For example, if you like swimming, make it a point to swim twice a week.

Go outdoors.

There are definitely some benefits to work out at a gym — air conditioning and televisions are a few.     3    . The varied terrain (地形) of a road, sidewalk, or trail challenges your body, which will do you good.

Use your local parks.

Many parks will have great areas for running or walking.     4    , you can also make use of the tennis courts or basketball courts.

Be social.

If you involve other people in your exercise routine, you’ll see a positive impact in your results. Finding a workout friend can help with responsibilities. If you schedule an activity with a friend, you are less likely to cancel than if you were only canceling on yourself. Group exercise classes also offer benefits.     5    . They can also motivate you and correct your form to make sure that you are doing each move safely and effectively.

A．Make it a habit

B．If you like sports

C．Exercise really does good

D．If you have more free time

E．In classes, instructors can offer encouraging words

F．But scientists report that exercising outdoors can have major benefits

G．Exercise is one of the most important aspects in staying/becoming fit and healthy