1 . As I was growing up, my life revolved （围绕）around soccer. I played on the national youth soccer teams, traveled to Europe, and at age fifteen, spent time training with a professional team in England. I always knew I was going to be a professional soccer player.

I had a full soccer scholarship to a top Midwest university, but when I got to college, things began to change. I started to see everything I had missed along the way. My high school years had been filled with practices and games and I didn't get to do a lot of the other things my friends were doing. I got to college and wanted to be “normal”. I was feeling burned out, so I just walked away from soccer and my scholarship. But I felt bad because soccer was the only thing in my life in which I ever had a deep interest. After graduation I did a few jobs. I worked in the financial industry, and then for several tech companies. I was still distressed.

Looking back, I can see that these jobs weren't based on the values that were important to me ： honesty, stability （稳定）,and family. Then an old soccer coach of mine called and presented an offer — teaching soccer and other sports to little kids. I thought, Could this be it, my calling（职业）？" I've been teaching now for a couple of years and really love it. I'm working with kids, which I enjoy, and I'm playing soccer again only with shorter players.

1. What did the author think of his life before entering college?

A．It was sad.

B．It was tiring.

C．It was relaxing.

D．It was successful.

2. Why did the author walk away from soccer after entering college?

A．He was busy with his studies.

B．He didn't like to play soccer any more.

C．He wanted to be the same as his friends.

D．He knew he couldn't become a professional player.

3. What does the underlined word “distressed” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Unhappy.

B．Worried.

C．Normal.

D．Pleased.

4. What's the best title for the text?

A．I made a wrong choice.	B．My values finally matched.
C．Live a comfortable life.	D．Be a professional soccer player.

2 . Football, to me, is more than just a game. I have probably learned more valuable lessons from it than from school.

When I joined the team freshman year, I didn’t realize what I was getting into. Even though I had been playing since fourth grade and knew it was hard work, nothing would prepare me for the effort I would put into football that year. We worked all summer in the weight room and ran on the track to get in physical and mental shape before the season.

See, football is more of a mental sport than anything else, so running on the track wasn’t only about getting in shape. We would push our minds by running as hard as we could even if we were going to pass out. At the beginning, I was immature and only thought of myself, sometimes even gave up when I was tired or hurt. Then after the third game I had a season-ending injury. Imagine working all summer and then only being able to play three games! I needed surgery on my arm and at least five months to recover.

Needless to say, I missed the rest of the season, but this actually helped me realize that since you never know when your last play will be, you should try your hardest in football and life.

After freshman year I decided that I would always give my best effort. Playing varsity football has taught me so much more than just what my assignments are on a particular play or how to block. I have learned to think about others first and realized how important working hard is. Being with all my friends, even sweating and bleeding with them, really made us bond as a group of hard-working young men who I know will succeed in life.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．How the author dislikes the game of football.	B．When the author began to play football.
C．How the writer changed his attitude to football.	D．What sport the author likes best.

2. The author thinks football is_______.

A．just a game	B．of a mental sport
C．hard to be out-of-date	D．not worth his effort

3. In the third paragraph, the phrase “getting in shape” probably means “______”.

A．becoming healthy	B．designing the playground
C．losing weight	D．measuring the track

4. From the text we can infer ______.

A．the author joined the football team with a clear aim

B．football only brought the author certain assignments

C．the author never lost heart when he met with difficulty

D．the author worked all summer to get ready for the season

3 . Smart phones have been blamed for everything from taking drivers' attention from driving to keeping people on the sofa scrolling（滚屏）videos. But the smart phone that seems to be everywhere could just easily increase physical activity if it pushes its owner's buttons in the right way.

New research shows that making social connections（人际关系）through activity-tracking apps gets people to move more. And another study on the "Pokemon Go" phenomenon shows that the smart phone games got players to take thousands more steps than usual. Together, the studies show the potential（潜在性）of smart phones to push a range of people to be more active.

People who linked with friends on the activity-tracking app increase their steps by 400 a day on average, compared with people who made no social connections, according to Tim Althoff and two other computer scientists at Stanford University. Such opinions show the possibilities of smart phones and games to help with one of the most stubborn public health problems-that even people who want to be active have trouble staying active.

An NBA videogame, for example, will give players extra powers in the game if they reach a step goal in real life. The app "Zomies, Run! " uses audio stories to push people to run more.

Still, there is room for growth: Only about 4% of all health apps use "gamification", such as point-scoring or competition, according to a study published in October in BMJ Open." Gamification is actually quite closely linked with behavior change techniques, " says Dr. Elizabeth Ann Edwards, the study's lead author.

1. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Impress successfully.	B．List completely.
C．Direct professionally.	D．Function properly.

2. How does the author prove the benefits of smart phones?

A．By listing some research results.	B．By raising some potential questions.
C．By analyzing some health problems.	D．By explaining some social connections.

3. According to the text, who are more likely to exercise more?

A．People who play smart phone games.	B．People who watch videos on the sofa.
C．People who make no social connections.	D．People who have trouble staying active.

4. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To summarize the previous paragraphs.	B．To provide some advice for the readers.
C．To introduce a new topic for discussion.	D．To add more information about the topic.

4 . 假定英语课上都是要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词义
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

A sports meeting was held in our school several days ago. The last event was the 400-meter relay race, that had promised to be an excited one. And so it was! Teams from every class joined the race, and the winning team would be the champion of our school! So each player tried hard to win. The big crowd become quite silent and all of them had their eyes were focused as the team took their places. Heard the sound of the gun, the runners shot quickly and passed the relay sticks from one to another. Suddenly a runner from class 4 dropped his stick, but another runner picked them up and ran even fast. At the finishing lines, the runners from our class breasted the tape. Our class took a first place. Everyone cheered wildly and we felt extremely proud.

5 . Steven loved playing for his basketball team. Last year, they had won the state finals. This year, they were finding things much _______. There were only three _______ left in the season. Steven’s team needed to _______ them all if they were going to the state finals. Near the end of the game, they were behind by six points. Steven had also hurt his _______ when he fell on the court.

“Are you okay to _______?” asked his coach.

Steven looked at the injury on his knee.

“I’ll be _______,” he said.

Steven knew the _______ of his decision. He could risk hurting his knee even more. Or he could choose not to play. He knew that not playing might cause his team to _______. As he rested before the final quarter, he _______ to play through the pain. He ________ that he was going to win this game for the team he loved .

As the quarter began, he caught the ball after the other ________ made a mistake. He bounced (弹) the ball down the court and threw the ball into the hoop (篮球框). Steven ________ towards his coach. They were only four points behind now. Steven kept playing well during the final quarter. He ________ scored a three point shot from the center of the court. With just two minutes left on the clock, Steven’s team was only one point behind. Steven was passed the ball by his teammate. He  ignored the pain in his knee and ran forward. He ________ towards the end of the court. His feet left the ground. He sent his shot into the basket and earned his side two points. The final whistle (口哨) blew seconds after. Steven’s ________ decision had won his team the game.

1.

A．easier

B．harder

C．faster

D．cheaper

2.

A．players

B．games

C．meetings

D．weeks

3.

A．challenge

B．find

C．change

D．win

4.

A．knee

B．head

C．hand

D．foot

5.

A．practice

B．play

C．leave

D．see

6.

A．proud

B．slow

C．disappointed

D．fine

7.

A．risks

B．mistakes

C．problems

D．reasons

8.

A．worry

B．argue

C．stop

D．lose

9.

A．decided

B．asked

C．regretted

D．failed

10.

A．found

B．agreed

C．felt

D．doubted

11.

A．friend

B．team

C．judge

D．coach

12.

A．smiled

B．shouted

C．cried

D．returned

13.

A．never

B．even

C．always

D．almost

14.

A．looked

B．walked

C．headed

D．jumped

15.

A．daring

B．wrong

C．careful

D．foolish

6 . Physical fitness is today s hot topic. And wherever you turn, you hear something new. But is it all true?

The more you sweat the more fat you burn

This myth has encouraged people to work out in extreme heat or wear layers of clothes or rubber or plastic weight-loss suits in the hope of sweating fat off. Unfortunately, it’s water that you’re losing, not fat. When you first begin to exercise, you burn carbohydrates or sugars. To burn the fat, plan on working out at least 40 minutes.

No pains, no gains

Many people tend to overdo their exercise programs looking for quick results. Doing so, however, may result in your injury or sore (疼痛的) muscles. Your best bet is to start any exercise program slowly and gradually increase the workout. This gives people a good beginning without the pain or injury.

Exercise increases appetite

This is true for hard or intense (剧烈的) exercise that lasts for 60 minutes or longer. Gentle exercise that is less than 60 minutes, however, will probably reduce your appetite for one to two hours. Exercise always lowers blood sugar.

You can get fit in 10 minutes a week

This and similar claims are common, but untrue. There are no shortcuts to getting fit. Becoming fit takes work and the general rule is 20 minutes of aerobic activity three times a week. Consistency is the key. If you stop working out, your muscles will turn to fat. If you decrease your activity and continue to eat the same or more you may gain back the fat that you worked so hard to lose. It’s not, however because your muscles turned to fat.     Muscles may atrophy(萎缩) but they won’t turn to fat. Muscle is muscle and fat is fat.

1. According to the writer, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Overdoing exercise results in quick effect.

B．The more people exercise, the higher blood sugar will be.

C．Your muscles will turn to fat when you exercise less.

D．Consistency is one of the best policies to get fit.

2. The writer’s main purpose in writing the passage is to     .

A．tell people how to resist the wrong opinions about exercise

B．educate people to exercise correctly

C．encourage people to get into the habit of exercising regularly

D．give people advice on how to lose weight

3. To keep fit, according to the passage, you should exercise in the right way at least     .

A．40 minutes a day

B．1 hour a day

C．1 hour a week

D．10 minutes a week

7 . As is often the case, it is human nature to lead a sedentary（久坐的）lifestyle and most of us are so involved in our busy schedules that we don't even notice our bad habits. Many worry about the right time or "right age" to start working out.     1     Here're some practical tips to help you get fit.

Master your mind. Most people argue that they are too tired or old to start exercising. Doing so is much easier than trying to change the busy lifestyle. Change your mindset and be more confident in improving your health.     2    

Easy does it. Once you have chosen a fitness program, start slowly and increase it in stages. Begin with just a few minutes of gentle exercises and stretches.     3     About 30 minutes should be devoted to your workout. As your body starts to respond and your muscles get used to the exercises, you can gradually increase the length of your workout.

Always warm up. Always remember to warm up your muscles before exercising. Gentle warm-ups will reduce your risk of injury, aches and pains, and increase blood circulation and flexibility.

    4     There's no quick access to getting fit. It's a common mistake to do too much too soon. If you don't know how to balance your needs and your expectations, you might seriously injure your muscles or just create stress.

Cool down. When you finish your routine, you need to cool your muscles and let your heart rate slow gradually.     5    

A．Don't overload your body.

B．Never ignore your potentials.

C．Tell your body to be more active and say, "I can do it."

D．However, nobody cares about what you have done for them.

E．Go next to some mild activity such as walking, jogging or cycling.

F．Cooling down will help your body to return to its pre-exercise level.

G．But it's never too late for them to start exercising and all they need is enough determination.

8 . NASA Student Competitions

NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Teams of high school and college students are challenged to design and build a human-powered vehicle to travel across the simulated(模拟的) surface of another world. The course includes 14 roadblocks and 5 tasks, and teams must successfully follow NASA instructions. Each U.S. school may enter up to two teams. For international entries, no more than four teams from each country will be accepted.

International Team Registration Deadline: July 12

U.S. Team Registration Deadline: August 16

NASA Lunabotics Competition

Lunabotics challenges teams to design, build and run their autonomously operated robot, travel through simulated off-world areas and dig the simulated lunar soil. This challenge includes presentations and demonstrations, and a systems engineering paper explaining the methodology the team uses to design and build their robot.

Registration Deadline: July 18

NASA SUITS Design Challenge

NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS) gives students an authentic engineering design experience supporting NASA’s Artemis mission—landing American astronauts safely on the Moon by 2024! This activity challenges students to design and create spacesuit information displays within AR environments.

Proposal Deadline: July 25

2020 BIG Idea Challenge

NASA’s 2020 Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-changing (BIG) Idea Challenge is open to teams of 5 to 20 students. Teams are challenged to submit proposals for sample lunar payloads(有效载荷) that demonstrate technology systems needed for exploration and science in the permanently shadowed regions in and near the Moon’s polar regions. Selected teams will receive awards from $50,000 to $180,000 to bring their ideas to life!

Entry Deadline: August 16

1. John, a student who is good at designing vehicles, can enter______________.

A．2020 BIG Idea Challenge	B．NASA Lunabotics Competition
C．NASA SUITS Design Challenge	D．NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge

2. What does NASA Lunabotics Competition require of participants?

A．They need to finish building their robot on July 18.

B．They have to complete a course of 5 tasks.

C．They need to create their own simulated environments.

D．They should write a paper showing how they build their robot.

3. Which of the following statements about the last two competitions is true?

A．They both require submitting proposals before August.

B．They both ask participants to bring their ideas to life.

C．They are both preparations for Moon exploration.

D．Both of them will present winners with big awards.

9 . It seems that the Englishmen just cannot live without sports of some kind. A famous French humorist once said that this is because the English insist on behaving like children all their lives. Wherever you go in this country, you will see both children and grown-ups knocking a ball about with a stick or something, as if in Britain men shall always remain boys and women girls! Still, it can never be bad to get exercise, can it?

Taking all amateur(业余)and professional sports in Britain into consideration, there can be no doubt that football is at the top of the list. It is called soccer in the United States. The game originated(起源于)in Britain and was played in the Middle Ages or even earlier, though as an organized game, or “association football”, it dates only from the beginning of the 19th century.

The next is rugby, which is called “football” in the United States. It is a kind of football played by two teams of fifteen players than eleven. In rugby, an oval-shaped ball is used which can be handled as well as kicked. It is a pretty rough game.

In summer, cricket is the most popular sport. In fact, it has sometimes been called the English national game. Most foreigners find the game rather slow or even boring, but it enjoys great popularity among the British.

Tennis rates high on the list, too. It was introduced into England from France in the 15th century, but it was from England that it spread to practically every country in the world.

Table tennis, or “ping-pong”, surely is not played on a great scale as it is in China or Japan. Basketball and volleyball were introduced into Britain during the late 19th century from America and are gaining popularity. Horse-back riding, swimming, rowing and golf all attract a lot of people.

1. The main purpose of Paragraph l is to tell us that the English__________.

A．are all sports lovers	B．behave like children
C．like to kick a ball around	D．can remain young all their lives

2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about football and rugby?

A．They differ in the shape of the ball.	B．They are played by different numbers of players.
C．They both can be handled.	D．They both can be kicked.

3. The game that was never played in Britain until the late 19th century is__________.

A．basketball

B．tennis

C．rugby

D．football

4. What would be the best title for this passage?

A．The Most Popular Sports	B．The English Sports
C．History of Sports	D．Sports in Britain

10 . For some people, walking or running outdoors is a great way to exercise. What may not be so great is seeing rubbish all over the ground. Well, some people are doing something about it.     1     “Plogging” began in Sweden. The name connects the Swedish word “plocka,” which means to pick up, and the word “jogging,” which means to run slowly.

A Swedish man named Erik Ahlström, started the movement in 2016. He moved to Stockholm from a small community (社区) in northern Sweden. Each day he would ride his bike to work. He became worried about the amount of rubbish and litter he saw each day on his way to work. So, he took matters into his own hands. He began picking up the rubbish.     2    

Today, plogging is an official activity, which is becoming more and more popular. People of all ages are welcome to plog. Exercise while helping your community.     3     It can also build closer social connections in a community. When the street looks bad and it’s dirty, you're going to feel bad about the community. You may even feel less safe because of that. So if we’re all doing our part and picking it up, it’s very easy to help beautify it, and help build those social connection.     4     You get to feel some social duty when you do this.

Along with cleaning up the environment, there may be another reason to choose plogging instead of just jogging. You may get a better workout. One fitness app, Lifesum, records one hour of plogging as burning 288 calories.     5    

As can be seen, cities around the world now hold plogging events. The goal is to spread the idea that littering is not acceptable. People would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground.

A．Plogging is equal parts of exercise and community service.

B．And that is how plogging was born!

C．And plogging does good to your health.

D．Usual jogging burns about 235 calories.

E．They are plogging!

F．There are people all around the world doing this.

G．You get to know your neighbors.