1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the swim classes begin?

A．On May 1st.

B．On April 30th.

C．On April 29th.

2. How many swim classes are being offered?

A．10.

B．15.

C．20.

3. Who must come to the swim skill show?

A．Those who have no Level 3 certificate.

B．Those who want to pass the skill level test quickly.

C．Those who have never attended Community Pool classes.

4. Who will rate the students’ skill levels?

A．The speaker.

B．The instructors.

C．The local community.

2 . Want to reduce your risk for dementia (痴呆)? Turn on a step counter and start counting your steps — you’ll need between 3,800 and 9,800 each day to reduce your risk of mental decline, according to a new study.

People between the ages of 40 and 79 who took 9,826 steps per day were 50% less likely to develop dementia within seven years, the study found. Furthermore, people who walked with “purpose” — at a pace over 40 steps a minute — were able to cut their risk of dementia by 57% with just 6,315 steps a day.

Even people who walked approximately 3,800 steps a day at any speed cut their risk of dementia by 25%, the study also showed.

“That would be enough, at first, for sedentary (久坐不动的) individuals,” said study coauthor Borja del Pozo Cruz, a senior researcher in health sciences for the University of Cadiz. in Spain, in an email. “In fact, it is a message that doctors could use to motivate very sedentary older adults — 4,000 steps is very achievable by many, even those that are less fit or do not feel very motivated.” he added. “Perhaps, more active and fitter individuals should aim for 10,000 steps, where we see maximum effects.”

But there was a even more interesting result buried in the study, according to an editorial (社论) entitled “Is 112 the New 10,000?” published Tuesday in JAMA Neurology.

The largest reduction in dementia risk — 62% — was achieved by people who walked at a very brisk pace of 112 steps per minute for 30 minutes a day, the study found. Prior research has labeled 100 steps a minute (2.7 miles per hour) as a “quick and energetic” or moderate level of intensity.

The editorial argued that individuals looking to reduce their risk of dementia focus on their walking pace over their walked distance.

“We do agree this is a very interesting finding,” said del Pozo Cruz via email. “Our take is that intensity of stepping matters! Over and above volume. Technology could be used to track not only number of steps but also pace and so these types of metrics can also be included in commercial watches. More research is needed on this.”

1. Why are the statistics listed in the passage?

A．To indicate researchers hardworking.

B．To make the research goal achievable.

C．To show the research process complex.

D．To prove the research finding accurate.

2. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Taking steps of 9,826 each day.

B．Reducing the risk of dementia by 57%.

C．Walking at a pace over 40 steps a minute.

D．Walking about 3,800 steps a day at any speed.

3. What does the sentence “More research is needed on this.” in the last paragraph mean?

A．The technology of tracking pace in commercial watches will be further explored.

B．The factors that reduce the risk of dementia will be researched in the new field.

C．The reasons why walking is effective in reducing dementia risk will be studied.

D．Various commercial watches will be widely used to reduce the risk of dementia.

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

A．Walking can prevent dementia.

B．Walked distance cures dementia!

C．Walking pace cuts dementia risk?

D．Walking makes people more energetic.

3 . 单词拼写（根据补充阅读材料“奥运文化”原文填空）

The festival was from the first under the charge of the Eleians. But so liberal a policy did this nation adopt and pursue that people from neighboring states were glad to send competitors. Rapidly the custom of resorting to the games spread to more     1    (遥远的，远处的) states. From an Eleian event, the festival finally became Panhellenic. The Athenians and Thebans at a very early date achieved splendid victories in these games. The Theban Pagondas was crowned victor in the four- horse chariot race in the 25th Olympiad, when for the first time this was a feature of the festival. Thus one state after another turned its     2    (注意，注意力) to the venerable celebration, and if it happened that a citizen of one state was crowned victor in a contest, interest in the games was sure to be increased in that locality.

Even in the absence of positive evidence it would be contrary to reason to suppose that the games were originally established as they existed at the time of Pindar. In fact, the different features were added successively. According to a fairly reliable tradition, there was originally and for 12 following Olympiads only one contest: a foot race     3     of (由……组成) a single lap of a stadium of 200 yards. Boxing and the chariot race are said to have been added in the 23rd Olympiad. Thus the games grew more elaborate, and the time over which they extended was increased from a     4    (仅有一个的，单个的) day to five or six.

The festival was conducted by judges elected by the people of Elis a year beforehand. The number of these judges was about ten; they were expected to give close attention to their duties. Thirty days before the festival, candidates for the various contests presented themselves before the judges for examination. The names of those who were able to     5     (使……满意，满足) the judges were placed on a white board which was exposed to view at Olympia.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Measures against the virus.

B．Different attitudes towards the virus.

C．The impact of the virus on a sports event.

2. Why will the Olympics be postponed?

A．Some athletes caught the virus.

B．Large groups shouldn’t gather.

C．Many countries are withdrawing.

3. What do athletes have to do now according to the woman?

A．Do more exercise.

B．Stay at home.

C．Organize some activities.

4. Which country was the first to quit the Olympics according to the man?

A．America.

B．Germany.

C．Canada.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A local bookstore.

B．A writing competition.

C．A contest about teachers.

2. How much is the prize money for the national winner?

A．$500.

B．$5,000.

C．$10,000.

3. When should students submit their essays?

A．By Wednesday.

B．By Thursday.

C．By Friday.

6 . 4 WRITING COMPETITIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Calling all high school student writers! If you’re looking for scholarships or ways to support your future education, look no further than writing competitions.

Below are 4 writing competitions for high school students. Check them now!

Scholastic Writing Awards

The Scholastic Writing Awards celebrate was created by students aged 13 and older in grades 7 through 12 across the country. You can submit(提交) all kinds of writing works, including science fiction, humor, short plays, and more.

Gold medal winners can earn a $10,000 scholarship, and silver medal winners can earn a$1,000 scholarship. The fee to apply is $7 for a single entry.

Young Lions Fiction Award

To apply for this award, any writer aged 35 or younger may submit a novel or collection of short stories. Each year, a group of experts including Young Lions members, writers, and librarians select the winner.

The winner of this award will receive a $11.000 scholarship.

NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship

High school students of all ages can have access to this creative writing scholarship. Students can submit works (that have not been published before)in one or both categories (类别): poetry and fiction.

A prize of $2,000 ill be awarded to one student winner in each category.

We the Students Essay Competitions

This competition asks students to answer the question, “What are the important qualities of a citizen in your community in 21st century America?” in an essay between 500 and 800 words. Students must be US citizens between the ages of 14 and 19 to apply.

One national winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and six runners-up will receive $1,250 each.

1. If you have created a short play, which competition is suitable for you to enter?

A．Scholastic Writing Awards.	B．Young Lions Fiction Award.
C．NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship.	D．We the Students Essay Competition.

2. Which competition has a given topic?

A．Scholastic Writing Awards.	B．Young Lions Fiction Award.
C．NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship.	D．We the Students Essay Competition.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A club’s poster.

B．A teaching plan.

C．A school’s website.

D．A principal’s speech.

7 .
1. What prize will the winners receive?

A．5,000 yuan.	B．A teller in Writer’s Digest.
C．Attend pitch slam slot challenge.	D．A paid trip to WD annual meeting.

2. What should you do first if you want to write your success?

A．Hand in your work.	B．Enter the website.
C．Register an account.	D．Pay necessary fees.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A website.

B．A guidebook.

C．A novel.

D．A diary.

8 . 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。

All eyes are on Qatar as the 2022 FIFA World Cup began on Nov 20. The competition, the first to take place in the Middle East, is     1     opportunity for the small country to show     2    (it) on one of the world’s biggest stages. But just     3    will the World Cup impact (影响) Qatar? And will it lead to any long-term change in the country?

As the smallest country to ever host the event, the whole country has been trying its best to make it happen. A total of $220billion (about 1.55 trillion yuan) has been spent     4    (prepare) the stadiums, building miles of new highways, a subway system, a whole new airport, and high rises for the World Cup, according to The New York Times. “We’re using this tournament(比赛)    5     a [tool] for change,“ Hassan Al Thawadi, the secretary general of Qatar’s World Cup organization, said in an interview.

Whether the tournament will bring economic benefits to the country, however, is still     6    (know). Although the tourism industry(旅游业)will experience a boost during the event, it is to be seen    7     this will have a     8    (last) impact on Qatar’s economy. The oil-filled country’s main driver of economic     9     (grow) has been its energy exports. Hosting the World Cup likely only     10     (bring)investment into areas which are not that important to the economy as a whole.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What did the man do last night?

A．He visited a friend.

B．He went to a party.

C．He watched a table-tennis game.

2. What does the woman think of the game?

A．Exciting.

B．Boring.

C．Interesting.

3. What do we know about the man?

A．He doesn’t want to watch games on TV.

B．He regrets missing the game.

C．He is quite a table-tennis fan.

10 . For some school children, PE is the best lesson of the week — a chance to leave the desk behind, get outside, and enjoy a run around with friends. For others, it is often an unhappy experience — a time when they feel embarrassed, and may even experience physical pain.

The idea of competitive sport was a clear source of argument. Those who were good at it did not want those less able to “get in the way”, while those less skilled felt annoyed for being made to compete. They also felt less “liked” by their PE teachers and their more sporty classmates.

Research shows that participation (参与) first over excellence can dramatically increase the confidence and participation rates of those less skilled — because it really is the taking part that matters. If schools value taking part above winning against other schools, the nature of PE changes.

As one pupil commented (评论): “I have actually joined the football team now, because all the violence has gone. Before it was, ‘You made us lose the game…, it’s all your fault.’ With the new approach, it is more like we are all in there just trying to get better. No one is to blame. Now it is worth doing.”

To those who argue we need competitive sport to “build character”, I would point out that there is quite simply no evidence to support this view. But what we can build if we allow young people to work together in a spirit of support and cooperation in the competitive sport is leadership and mutual understanding.

If we need competitive sport to build our national teams, this should happen out of school. PE is about the participation of all — not the excellence of a few.

At home, the most important thing a parent can do for a child who struggles with PE is to take their concerns seriously. Being physically active is very important for children and young people, so how, when, and at what level they do it should be their first choice.

1. What does the author consider the most important in PE lessons?

A．The rules of teachers.	B．The available sports activities.
C．The participation of students.	D．The spirit of winning over others.

2. Why does the author mention the comment of one pupil?

A．To support his argument.	B．To praise the boy’s behavior.
C．To explain the new approach.	D．To prove the violence of football.

3. What does the author think competitive sports fail to build?

A．Leadership.

B．Character.

C．Cooperation.

D．Mutual understanding.

4. How should parents help children who struggle with PE?

A．By making a plan for them.

B．By letting them choose what to do.

C．By giving them psychological advice.

D．By encouraging them to be the most excellent.