3 . How does the woman probably feel now?

A．Angry.

B．Sad.

C．Excited.

5 . 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。

It seems that the old tradition of children getting a bedtime story before sleeping is disappearing in Britain. A new study shows that around a third of parents do not read bedtime stories to their children. The study, from British online retailer (零售商) Littlewoods.com, also found that up     1     50 per cent of children would prefer to watch TV or play computer games than be read a story. Researchers further discovered that five per cent of British under-sevens do not even own     2     book. Parents came up with     3     (vary) reasons why they did not read to their little children. The researchers questioned hundreds of parents, thirteen percent of     4     blamed a lack of time. Besides, some parents said their children were     5     (simple) not interested.

Littlewoods     6     (work) with British pop star Natasha Hamilton to try and change this since last month. They have launched a bedtime story writing     7     (compete) for children under seven. Ms. Hamilton said, “I’m really excited to see all the different story ideas and can’t wait     8     (see) what the kids come up with.     9     (choose) a winner is not going to be easy.” She spoke about her own joy as a mother in reading bedtime stories, saying, “As a mom of three, I know just how enjoyable reading bedtime stories to my kids is.” A spokesman from Littlewoods.com said, “We appreciate how important     10     is for parents and kids to spend quality time together, and bedtime stories are a great way to do this.”

6 . While many grandmothers would be content to stay home and enjoy a relaxed retirement, Nancy is taking a vastly _______ approach to her golden years. Three days a week, she heads to the _______ where she usually warms up with a walk before turning to her favorite sport of all:_______.

You read that right. This powerhouse is 75 years old. Ten years ago, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. There’s no _______ for Parkinson’s, and the condition generally _______over time.

Nancy wasn’t about to _______ and wait for her symptoms(症状) to increase. “My doctor said one day, ‘you’re discouraged from sitting down’,” she explained. In a(n)_______ to “move, move, move”, Nancy headed to a gym to research _______ that might help her _______ her disease. As soon as she ________ non-contact boxing, she enjoyed it very much!

Non-contact boxing means Nancy never takes hits from her opponent, so it’s a(n)________way to get exercise that stimulates her brain as well as her body. Since she started her boxing________, Nancy said her symptoms have ________, and that she feels better immediately after working out!

When she first stepped into the gym, everyone turned around to stare at her in boxing gloves. Once they got over the ________, her gym friends, who are “gentle from the heart”, became her biggest supporters.

These days, she’s a ________ customer in the gym and has no shortage of partners.

1.

A．ideal

B．complex

C．different

D．flexible

2.

A．station

B．hospital

C．park

D．gym

3.

A．shooting

B．swimming

C．jogging

D．boxing

4.

A．cure

B．reaction

C．signal

D．strategy

5.

A．delivers

B．worsens

C．spreads

D．reveals

6.

A．sit in

B．sit around

C．sit through

D．sit up

7.

A．attempt

B．position

C．hurry

D．access

8.

A．projects

B．treatments

C．exercises

D．trainers

9.

A．manage

B．contract

C．analyze

D．master

10.

A．approached

B．accepted

C．discovered

D．equipped

11.

A．safe

B．effective

C．useful

D．convenient

12.

A．campaign

B．career

C．routine

D．competition

13.

A．appeared

B．developed

C．switched

D．reduced

14.

A．silence

B．shock

C．doubt

D．barrier

15.

A．friendly

B．regular

C．enthusiastic

D．positive

8 . I’m not athletic. In high school, for example, I joined the soccer team for a year, ending up as a ____.

In 2020, I was in a difficult stage of life and wanted something to fight for. Therefore, though I’d never run even 5 kilometers before, I entered the lottery (抽签) to run a marathon, a ____ where only a small number of people are randomly selected. Somehow, my name was ____.

I figured the only way to finish the 42 kilometers was to start by running just one. But even one kilometer proved too hard, so I adjusted the ____. I ran several minutes at a time, and then walked to catch my ____. I repeated that for months. Besides, I read books, talked to friends and found coaches. Step by step, I became a ____.

Then the ____ day came when I showed up at the starting line with other competitors. Did I win? Certainly not! Did I run 42 kilometers, cross the finishing line joyfully and receive my medal proudly? ____!

Last year I decided to ____ my own business: a performing arts training centre for kids. I’ve always loved kids and arts, but I was ____ of business. Nevertheless, because of the marathon, I had a model for how to ____ it—step by step.

So, again: I read books, talked to friends and found ____. Through it all, I became a successful entrepreneur. I keep my Marathon medal above my desk not to____my achievements but to remind myself every big goal can always be ______ into individual steps. When you combine enough steps, you will ____ to the finishing line.

1.

A．storyteller

B．bystander

C．benchwarmer

D．cheerleader

2.

A．process

B．progress

C．platform

D．position

3.

A．drawn

B．claimed

C．adopted

D．employed

4.

A．stage

B．strategy

C．standard

D．status

5.

A．attention

B．balance

C．energy

D．breath

6.

A．walker

B．runner

C．player

D．jumper

7.

A．due

B．last

C．big

D．large

8.

A．Likely

B．Entirely

C．Necessarily

D．Absolutely

9.

A．distinguish

B．establish

C．engage

D．explore

10.

A．ignorant

B．aware

C．short

D．capable

11.

A．improve

B．promote

C．arrange

D．approach

12.

A．colleagues

B．coaches

C．competitors

D．cooperators

13.

A．show off

B．take off

C．call off

D．put off

14.

A．boiled down

B．come down

C．broken down

D．torn down

15.

A．get it

B．take it

C．name it

D．make it

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 month, 28–year–old model Huang Qian decided to add baduanjin (八段锦) to her daily routine. At first, she saw videos of people practicing    1     social media platforms. So she     2     (natural) associated it with the kind of exercise favored by the elderly because of slow movements. Nevertheless, now Huang enjoys practicing the exercise,     3       stretches and relaxes her whole body. Baduanjin,     4     form of qigong, is a set of traditional Chinese fitness exercises    5     (combine) physical movement with breathing and meditation. It    6     (date) back to the Song Dynasty (960–1279). Baduanjin uses breathing and concentration techniques    7     (improve) body and mind through eight well-designed sequences.     8     (compare) with other types of qigong exercise, such as tai chi and wuqinxi, baduanjin is more suited to beginners thanks to its simple, gentle movements. Huang was also excited to find out that one of her favorite fitness influencers German Pamela Reif,     9       (add) baduanjin to her workout videos already. The video has received more than 900,000 views, 49,000 likes and 24,000 reports since it was posted on Bilibili on Aug 8. Like many traditions, such as hanfu and music, baduanjin is receiving a growing    10     (recognize) from people of all ages and is making a return to daily life.

10 . Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A small psychology study suggests urban(城市的) environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. A walk through nature, on the other hand, appears to ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (认知的)tiredness and improve reaction times straight away. The study, which includes two experiments with two different approaches, was conducted among 65 university students in the lab.

The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a 15-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. After each walk, participants were asked to rate their feelings of discomfort in the visual environment. On the whole, when walking in city settings, people reported more discomfort and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load.

The second experiment dug into some of the higher-level cognitive processes that might be at play. In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image(the same ones from the first experiment). Measuring reaction times in both natural and urban settings, the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes. The authors think this is because urban environments are more distracting(令人分心的) for our brains and take longer to process, but more research is needed to prove that idea.

1. How were the experiments conducted mainly?

A．By comparing.	B．By giving data.
C．By giving examples.	D．By explaining facts.

2. What are the advantages of walking in natural environment over in urban environment?

A．It can make us feel relaxed and react quickly.	B．It can activate our thinking and speed up our step.
C．It can make us less tired and improve our memory.	D．It can make us become more focused and creative.

3. Why were participants slower in identifying simple shapes in urban environments according to the authors?

A．They had a lower cognitive load.	B．They had to slow down their pace.
C．They couldn’t concentrate properly.	D．They felt uncomfortable after walking.

4. What can be inferred from the text?

A．Urban environment makes us more concentrated.	B．People’s feelings are decided by their pace of walking.
C．The result of the experiments is widely appreciated.	D．People tend to get tired more easily walking in the city.