1 . The word “sport” first meant something that people did in their free time. Later it often meant hunting wild animals and birds. About a hundred years ago the word was first used for organized games. This is the usual meaning of the word today. People spend a lot of time playing football, basketball, tennis and many other sports. Such people play because they leant to. A few people are paid for sport they play. These people are called professional sportsmen. They may be sportsmen for only a few years, but during that time the best ones can earn a lot of money. For example, a professional football player in England earns more than 300,000 dollars a year. The stars earn a lot more. International golf and tennis champions can make more than 500,000 dollars a year. Of course, only a few sportsmen can earn as much as that.

Perhaps the most surprising thing about sportsmen and money is that the stars can earn more money from advertising than from sports. An advertisement for sports equipment does not simply mean, “Buy our things”. It says, “Buy the same shirt and shoes as…” Famous sportsmen can even advertise things like watches and food. They allow the companies to use their names or a photo of them and they are paid for this. Sport is no longer just something for people’s spare time.

1. From the passage we can learn that            .

A．famous people spend too much money and time on sports

B．the development of sports is slower than any other activity

C．most people enjoy sports because they can earn a lot of money

D．now sports is not only an amusement for people

2. In this passage “professional sportsmen” means people “_____________”.

A．who teach others how to make money in sports

B．who take sports as their jobs

C．who are very fond of sports

D．who teach other sportsmen how to play sports

3. Now, the “sport” means                  .

A．what most of the people do in their spare time

B．hunting wild animals and birds in the forests

C．organized games

D．something that people are paid to

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Most people play sports only for money.

B．Those who play sports earn more than those who do not.

C．People play sports for different purposes.

D．Those who play sports want to keep strong and fit.

2 . 你校正在组织以My Sports Story为题的英文演讲比赛。请写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1. 你喜欢的运动项目（sports you like）；
2. 日常运动情况（daily physical activities）；
3. 你的运动体会（what you have learned）。
注意事项：1 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3 . Every year in Australia, the strongest long-distance runners race more than 500 miles from Sydney to Melbourne. The race takes more than five days to complete. It attracts world-class athletes—the kind who become spokespeople for sports shoes and drinks.

In 1983, however, as the competitors lined up to race, they were joined by a 61-year-old farmer wearing overalls（工作服）.     1     The other runners thought he was a confused spectator（观众）.Cliff told them that he was there to race. He explained that on his family’s sheep farm，he often had to round up 2,000 or so animals by himself. Cliff said, “    2    ”

When the race began，the younger runners flew past Cliff. Instead of trying to catch them, Cliff shuffled（拖着脚走）along in an unusual way.     3     But something happened. When all the other runners took a break to sleep, Cliff kept running. The other runners caught up to him each morning. But finally Cliff was too far ahead to be passed.    4    

Cliff received $10,000 for winning the race. He said he did not realize there would be prize money, and he gave the money to his fellow runners. Doing this made him a hero in Australia. Since then, many runners have started to use his special way of running.    5     The farmer changed long-distance racing and proved that age and style aren’t everything.

A．His name was Cliff Young.

B．He greeted them with a big smile.

C．No one sleeps during the race anymore, either.

D．On the fifth day, the sheep farmer shuffled into the first place.

E．Cliff was welcomed by cheerful crowds when he went home.

F．Sometimes I had to run after those sheep for two or three days.

G．The other runners and the spectators thought he would never finish the race.

4 . 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

5 . Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart.    1     Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to having a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercise success.

●Choose activities that are fun and add variety. Develop several activities that you can enjoy.    2    

●Wear comfortable, properly fitted shoes and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.

●Find a convenient time and place to do activities.    3     If you miss an exercise opportunity, work activity into your day another way.

●Use music to keep yourself entertained.

●    4     Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Exercise with you regularly or occasionally? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity time with others. Ask your family members, friends or co-workers for help.

●Don’t overdo it, especially at first. You can slowly increase the time and intensity (强度) of your activities as you become more fit.    5    

●Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at times. Nothing will inspire you more than success!

A．Try to make it a habit, but be flexible.

B．They all cause you to feel warm and breathe heavily without being out of breath.

C．Be an active role model for your children.

D．That way, exercise will never seem boring.

E．If you are overweight or have a high risk of heart disease, see your doctor for medical advice before exercising.

F．Surround yourself with supportive people.

G．Gradually, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30-60 minutes.