1 . Sport is not only physically challenging, but can also be mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create too much anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical,emotional, or psychological and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.

The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents' and coaches' criticisms to heart and find flaws in themselves.

Coaches and parents should also pay attention that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today's youth sport setting young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters' performances. Positive support should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates that positive support motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress,which can lead to burnout.

1. An effective way to prevent the bumout of young athletes is________.

A．to make sport less competitive

B．to increase their sense of success

C．to reduce their mental stress

D．to make sport more challenging

2. According to the passage, sport is positive for young people in that________.

A．it can help them learn more about society

B．it enables them to find flaws in themselves

C．it can provide them with valuable experiences

D．it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves

3. According to the passage, parents and coaches should________.

A．pay more attention to letting children enjoy sport

B．help children to win every game

C．train children to cope with stress

D．enable children to understand the positive aspect of sport

4. The author's purpose in writing the passage is ________.

A．to teach young athletes how to avoid burnout

B．to persuade children not to worry about criticism

C．to stress the importance of positive support to children

D．to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragement

2 . Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It's never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We've rounded up the top art competitions for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpiece with the world. Most of them are totally free to enter!

Global Canvas Children's Art Competition

Ages: 16 and under

Mediums: drawing, painting

Organized by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking for artists to discover the wonderful places that wildlife calls home.

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

Ages: 15 and under

Mediums: drawing, painting

Time to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include a chance to tour one of the Toyota car plants and experience various aspects of Japanese culture.

Advena World Children's Art Competition

Ages: 15 and under

Mediums: drawing, painting, photos and other original artworks

This competition aims to promote creativity and self­expression. Instead of a theme, it asks the participating artists to simply express their feelings — anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement — through their chosen medium.

Progressive Young Artist Awards

Open to: high school and college students

Mediums: painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture

PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, ask him or her to sign up for this art competition. The prize is a scholarship which winners can put towards their post­secondary schooling.

1. Which event might focus on the environment?

A．Advena World Children's Art Competition.	B．Global Canvas Children's Art Competition.
C．Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.	D．Progressive Young Artist Awards.

2. What prize can the winner get at Toyota Dream Car Art Contest?

A．A dream car.

B．A scholarship.

C．A tour of a factory.

D．An a mount of cash.

3. What is special about Advena World Children's Art Competition?

A．It has no fixed theme.	B．It has an entrance fee.
C．Its entry can be photos.	D．Its participants are youngest.

3 . The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.

Cathy suffered some terrible _________ in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she finally became healthy.

Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to join our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally _________ it. The team practice, _________ was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly survive her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to _________ her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swim suit ready to go! I told her she shouldn't swim after a whole night's coughing, but she refused to _________ and insisted she go.

From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn't miss a single practice. She had a _________ intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old girl was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this _________ human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of frustration of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn't a winner — ever. But that didn't stop her from trying.

Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn't expect any award but was still there to _________ her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach _________, “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her will and enthusiasm. Although skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset one can hold is the heart.”

It was the greatest __________ of my daughter's life. With all she had been through in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph.

1.

A．failure

B．illness

C．loss

D．pressure

2.

A．increased

B．found

C．created

D．made

3.

A．however

B．therefore

C．otherwise

D．instead

4.

A．hide

B．tell

C．pull

D．fire

5.

A．take off

B．set off

C．show up

D．give up

6.

A．rich

B．weak

C．firm

D．kind

7.

A．trusted

B．determined

C．experienced

D．embarrassed

8.

A．cheer on

B．compete with

C．respond to

D．run after

9.

A．admitting

B．explaining

C．announcing

D．whispering

10.

A．discovery

B．choice

C．influence

D．moment

4 . 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。

Scientists have known for years that people who exercise tend to live longer than those who do not. Perhaps one of the best things we can do for our bodies is to     1    (simple) take a walk. Some people might think that walking is not intense(剧烈的) enough     2    (offer) any health benefits. They may say that playing sports or running hard would be much better because they tend to use more energy.

Walking also has many     3    (hide) benefits, which we are just starting to understand. One of the best things about walking is that it can strengthen our hearts. Walking will pump blood faster and give our circulatory system(血液循环系统）a workout. This also helps to control blood     4    (press). As a result, we can lower     5     chance of having a stroke by up to 27 percent.

Even a short 30-minute walk     6     3 kilometers per hour can burn 75 calories for a person who     7    (weigh) 60 kilograms. A daily walking routine can be a good part of an overall weight loss plan. Studies show that about 75 percent of people who try to lose weight by     8    (jog) will give up within six months.

Walking causes the brain to release endorphins(内啡肽) throughout the body,     9    helps to lighten our mood. They also make us feel     10     (relax), more alert and happier. Walking is an excellent way to reduce stress and anger.

5 . “Tennis-I'm saying goodbye.” With these words, Russian tennis superstar Maria Sharapova, 32, has announced her retirement.

“How do you leave behind the only life you've ever known?” she asked herself. Several reasons played a role in Sharapova leaving the tennis court for good. Over the last couple of years, she's dealt with an injury in her right shoulder and inflammation(炎症) in her forearms that may have prevented her from returning to top form. In more recent news, the death of her longtime friend, US basketball legend Kobe Bryant, also played a factor in her decision to retire.

“As I think you've seen throughout my career, my perseverance has been my greatest tool, my greatest strength,” Sharapova said in an interview. “But I've started feeling that it was becoming a weakness, because the stubbornness was keeping me going for wrong reasons.”

Sharapova rose to stardom(明星身份） at age 17 when she won Wimbledon in 2004. She won a total of five Grand Slam singles titles. She also earned the Fed Cup title in Russia in 2008 and an Olympic silver medal in singles in 2012, among many other accomplishments.

For 16 straight years from 2004, Sharapova was the world's highest-earning female athlete, according to Forbes. Off the court, she made millions of dollars from companies such as Evian and Nike, as well as starting her own candy company. “Tennis showed me the world-and it showed me what I was made of,” Sharapova wrote on Facebook on Feb 26. “It’s how I tested myself and how I measured my growth. And so in whatever I might choose for my next chapter, my next mountain, I'II still be pushing. I’ll still be climbing. I’ll still be growing. "

1. Which of the following is NOT the reason for Sharapova’s retirement?

A．Her age.	B．Her personality.
C．Her former injuries.	D．Her friend's death.

2. What can we infer from the underlined part in Paragraph 3?

A．She was so stubborn as to fail to make use of her greatest tool.

B．She didn’t want to make wrong decisions despite perseverance.

C．She was aware that her best personality had become an obstacle.

D．She knew stubbornness can’t be a good approach to success.

3. Which of the following is WRONG?

A．The success in Wimbledon let her become a star.

B．She made a lot of money mainly from playing tennis.

C．Besides tennis, she runs other businesses successfully.

D．At age 25, she got the second place in the Olympic Games.

4. How does Sharapova find her life of retirement?

A．Regretful about her retirement.	B．Unable to fit into the new life.
C．Enthusiastic about new challenges.	D．Peaceful back to normal.

6 . 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填空

China’s Taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi-- a major part of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and represented by millions of practicers worldwide--     1    (add) to UNESCO'S Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2020.

UNESCO described it     2    a   traditional physical practice characterized by relaxed and   circular movements. Taijiquan,     3     originated during the mid-17th century in Wenxian county in Jiaozuo, Henan province, is practiced throughout the country by people of all ages and ethnic groups.     4     (influence) by Taoist and Confucian thought and theories of Chinese and theories of Chinese medicine，    5     practice has developed into several schools or styles named after a clan(家族) or a master’s personal surname, such as Chen style or Yang style. They are passed down through clan-based form or the master-apprentice(师徒) model,     6     built upon the yin and yang cycle and the cultural understanding of the unity of heaven and humanity.

The successful bid is of great art    7     (significant) to the promotion of wushu, and    8     (especial)Taijiquan, globally. We should work more closely with scientific institution     9     (show) the connection between Taijiquan and     10    (people) physical and psychological health.

7 . I had always been warmly praised for my shooting ability when I was in high school. But when I went to Ohio State, I discovered that everyone on the team was_________in his hometown.

To win a starting job on the team, I had figured I would have to_________the coach with my shooting ability. But it_________that the team was already full of attacking players and what it needed was someone to_________on defence(防御). Unwillingly, I decided to take that role, but didn't expect the_________was to make all the difference to me later.

One day, when we were_________for a game against the Bucks, I was called out by the coach, Milwaukee, who gave me the_________to guard our court. Though feeling a bit_________, I accepted. Throughout the game, I continued playing the role.

Then, near the end of the game, in a(an) _________to widen the gap, Milwaukee gave me a precious__________. He asked me to organize an attack. Driving up the middle of the court, I__________the ball. It was a__________three-point play and minutes later the championship was ours.

Standing there in that circle of cheering audience, I came to__________the importance of teamwork, Just as Milwaukee said, “__________teams often have one or two players who stand out; good teams have five who work together. It is amazing what can be achieved when no one cares who gets the__________.”

1.

A．ordinary

B．anxious

C．inexperienced

D．excellent

2.

A．bless

B．impress

C．help

D．equip

3.

A．turned out

B．turned to

C．turned up

D．turned down

4.

A．count

B．focus

C．wait

D．call

5.

A．problem

B．approach

C．comment

D．decision

6.

A．looking

B．playing

C．applying

D．preparing

7.

A．responsibility

B．potential

C．comfort

D．change

8.

A．cheerful

B．satisfied

C．disappointed

D．frightened

9.

A．mood

B．attempt

C．rush

D．position

10.

A．opportunity

B．method

C．suggestion

D．lesson

11.

A．caught

B．kicked

C．shot

D．held

12.

A．rare

B．typical

C．key

D．possible

13.

A．wish

B．achieve

C．advise

D．realize

14.

A．Poor

B．Losing

C．Strong

D．Capable

15.

A．income

B．praise

C．support

D．promotion

8 . 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

After my speech about how everyone can benefit from football, Michael, a short and thin boy, approached me. Although I told him about our_______ and his weakness, every effort was_________He was_______   joining us. I knew he would probably not_______ it, but by the_______   of my speech, I allowed him to have a go.

On the opening day of practice, we started a one-mile jog around the track. Repeatedly Michael fell, each time _______ himself up. The same thing happened for weeks. Gradually, Michael gained strength both socially and _______. He began to laugh and made friends with most of the teammates. By the last week of practice Michael could run the mile without _______ One day after practice, the team captain, Steve, came up to me. He was _______ but kind of lazy. Steve pointed to the field where Michael was ________ all alone and asked me why he was still out there. I told Steve to ask him. The next day, I was ________ to see Steve exercising right next to Michael.

Our big game came. At first, we were losing ________ twelve points. I could see that some kids had already ________. But Michael was playing as hard as he could ________ the team to keep trying. Finally, we ________ the game in the last ten seconds.

At our celebration dinner, we always gave a big award to the most ________ player. Steve had scored the most points that season, and everyone ________ as he received his award. " There's someone who ________ it more than I do," Steve said," Everything I accomplished, and everything the team accomplished this season, is________ one person. " The entire team cheered once more as Steve turned the ________ over to Michael.

1.

A．strength

B．criterion

C．evidence

D．admission

2.

A．in defense

B．in return

C．in effect

D．in vain

3.

A．bent on

B．drunk in

C．opposed to

D．stuck in

4.

A．get

B．make

C．seize

D．seek

5.

A．topic ;

B．idea

C．plot

D．tune .

6.

A．pulling

B．bringing

C．picking

D．pushing

7.

A．intellectually

B．casually

C．spiritually

D．physically

8.

A．falling

B．twisting

C．spinning

D．resisting

9.

A．proud

B．smart

C．rigid

D．awful

10.

A．standing

B．lying

C．jogging

D．resting

11.

A．disturbed

B．willing

C．desperate

D．astonished

12.

A．by

B．via

C．with

D．off

13.

A．wound up

B．dropped out

C．given up

D．worn out

14.

A．teaching

B．claiming

C．begging

D．following

15.

A．beat

B．won

C．lost

D．hit

16.

A．competitive

B．aggressive

C．offensive

D．reflective

17.

A．cheered

B．celebrated

C．approved

D．applauded

18.

A．acknowledges

B．accelerates

C．reserves

D．deserves

19.

A．upwards of

B．next to

C．far from

D．thanks to

20.

A．reward

B．bonus

C．prize

D．medal

9 . 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。

Last October I left the UK behind and joined Gillotts School on their rugby and hockey tour in sunny Italy. It was my first time away on a sports tour and I could not have enjoyed it     1     (much)! Five days of sports, between training and matches with Italian players, but also plenty     2    time for sightseeing and free moments to enjoy an ice cream in the sun.

    3     our flight had landed in Milan, we got on our coach and drove for a couple of hours towards our home for the week, the Hotel San Zeno, a     4     (comfort), family-run accommodation, with a splendid view of Lake Garda. Starting the day with a self-led training, enjoying a boat tour on the lake, wandering along the streets of Sirmione for a few hours and heading off     5     (play) a sport — these are just a few     6     (example) of the kind of adventures you could be having!

The girls and boys on this tour seemed to enjoy    7     (they) thoroughly, especially after winning ALL of their games! I found myself     8     (cheer) them on like a proud aunt and celebrating afterwards with food, drink and social time, hosted by rugby clubs after matches. On the last day we headed back to     9     airport, but not before stopping in Milan! We     10     (pay) a visit to the San Siro museum and enjoyed a stadium tour before moving on to Milan city centre for an afternoon of shopping.

10 . A study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.

For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.

Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.

Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.

Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.

The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.

The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.

1. How did the researchers carry out the study?

A．By comparing.	B．By discussing.
C．By imagining.	D．By reasoning.

2. Which of the following is a result of the research?

A．The cyclists kept a thin body shape.

B．The non-exercisers gained weight easily.

C．The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.

D．The non-exercisers usually had health problems.

3. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?

A．The cyclists had normal aging process.

B．The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.

C．The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.

D．Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Healthy People Need More Exercise

B．Take an Exercise, the Harder, the Better

C．Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent Aging

D．A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging Process