3 . Mathea isn’t a typical grandmother. She was 92 years old when she________the finish line, setting the record for the oldest female to complete a marathon.

Mathea doesn’t allow her________to slow her down. Mathea stays in________all year round by running six days a week. Even when the weather is bad, she________covers 36 miles every week. She________running for miles and waving to say hello to the people she passes by. She carries her backpack out for the whole day to________the city. Running in cities around the world has allowed her to really get a________for different places and people, enriching her life.

Mathea runs all year round and keeps a(n) ________training routine, although the pace and number of miles per training day are going to shift around. While running, she keeps her mind________by listening to music and audio books (有声书), sometimes greeting the wonderful people she________.

Mathea says it is her________as a physician that makes her understand how her body and mind________diet and exercise. “I see the direct connection between________and health,” she says. “And you don’t have to be a doctor like me to get the________.

Mathea says getting through the finish line and earning a Guinness World Records title is an________of her life. “However, I won’t stop there,” she adds.

1.

A．put

B．saw

C．crossed

D．measured

2.

A．job

B．age

C．illness

D．laziness

3.

A．silence

B．shape

C．line

D．order

4.

A．seldom

B．only

C．never

D．still

5.

A．enjoys

B．misses

C．minds

D．finishes

6.

A．guard

B．change

C．promote

D．cover

7.

A．wish

B．name

C．feel

D．gift

8.

A．lasting

B．imaginary

C．secret

D．unrealistic

9.

A．disturbed

B．occupied

C．injured

D．observed

10.

A．supports

B．rescues

C．trains

D．encounters

11.

A．ability

B．dream

C．career

D．promise

12.

A．respond to

B．go against

C．come from

D．take over

13.

A．resting

B．moving

C．sightseeing

D．learning

14.

A．honor

B．score

C．treatment

D．magic

15.

A．excitement

B．origin

C．agreement

D．end

5 . Trainers and parents saw children play sports at a young age and then saw them become professional. Many correlated the training to success. Competitive sports are good for young children because they teach children life skills, provide health benefits, and offer special opportunities.

To begin with, sports teach children life skills. A formal athlete stated, “I played soccer in high school and college and found team sports weren’t just about winning, but also about developing a solid ethic(行为准则), and learning why that’s important.” In short, playing highly competitive sports teaches kids many life skills like teamwork. People will have to use teamwork for the rest of their life, and sports can help them improve that skill. Taking part in sports can help develop a positive attitude towards life, which will help in the long run.

Sports are also good for kids because they provide health benefits. It is healthier for a kid to play a sport competitively than to waste time playing video games all day. Furthermore, a research group of University of California said, “96 percent of the participants(参与者) said they enjoy their sports. They’re all loving life.” That is to say, kids playing highly competitive sports tend to enjoy life instead of doing something else like watching TV.

On the other hand, some people might argue that competitive sports are bad for young children because they are so time-consuming. However, the time spent is not “robbing” kids of their childhood, but offers unique opportunities. Athletes can get success to live their dream life by playing sports. Even though sports are time-consuming, they offer distinctive opportunities.

In conclusion, competitive sports are good for children because they can provide wholesome benefits, create new experiences, and build skills that will last a lifetime.

1. Why is the formal athlete mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To show a reason	B．To give an example.
C．To list a background.	D．To draw out a new point.

2. What is the most participants’ attitude to sports?

A．Supportive.

B．Uncertain.

C．Uncaring.

D．Doubtful.

3. What does the underlined word “distinctive” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Common

B．Unreasonable

C．Unique.

D．Frequent.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The ways to play sports.

B．The reasons for playing sports.

C．The problems of kids’ playing sports.

D．The benefits of kids’ playing sports.

8 . There’s no doubt that football is the global sport. Though basketball, tennis, and other sports are popular too, nothing comes close to football. Being played in every country in the world, football provides dozens of superstars. The numbers are greater when compared to any other sport, and this drives the popularity of football up. Have you ever wondered when the sport started and became popular?

Football has its origin (起源) in China and has a history of more than 2,000 years. However, modern football originally appeared in Britain in the 19th century. Folk football matches had been played before in many cities and towns, but never on a professional level.

Football became a winter sport game played in different schools. The rules were carried out by each school, and this made it difficult for players to play an official game with each other. It all changed in 1849 at the University of Cambridge that invented a set of standard rules known as the Cambridge rules of football. From that moment, a new star sport was born.

By the early 20th century, football had spread all across Europe. In 1904, FIFA was set up. There are seven original members, including France, Denmark and Spain, FIFA became the governing body for many associations in Europe.

England’s international success improved the popularity of the sport in the country. The league (联赛) in Britain was set up in 1992. From the 1990s, it became a truly impressive piece of football organization, becoming the world’s top football league in the process.

Football is obviously the most popular sport in the world. It is impossible for any other sport to take its place, especially with leagues spending billions of pounds every year to stay in the focus.

1. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 1?

A．To describe the level of football.

B．To introduce the topic of the text.

C．To debate the main idea of the text.

D．To introduce famous football leagues.

2. Where did modern football first start?

A．In China.	B．In France.
C．In Britain.	D．In Spain.

3. Why was it difficult to play an official game before 1849?

A．The rules always changed.

B．There were no common rules.

C．The season made players hard to win.

D．Officials made players misunderstand the rules.

4. How is the text mainly developed?

A．By time order.	B．By space order.
C．By listing numbers.	D．By giving examples.

9 . Every new exercise routine comes a new risk of injury, whether it’s injuring a muscle from lifting or developing knee pain from running. Some people are unwilling to exercise for fear of injury.    1    There are estimated 8.6 million sports-related injuries each year in America. However, with the right methods, you can develop a well-rounded exercise routine, one that enlarges the benefits while reducing the risk of injury.

    2    One very common issue in runners is knee pain, which is often called “runner’s knee.” To prevent it, for some people, it’s useful to warm up before running. Another common overuse injury among runners is stress fractures (骨折). This often happens when a runner tries to add too many miles too quickly, without taking enough rest days.

Both of these injuries tend to happen because runners did something out of the ordinary compared to what they were trained to do. Take rest days, build up your mileage (里程) gradually and combine regular strength training.    3    

As with other injuries, the risk increases toward the end of a workout. It’s very essential to listen to your body.    4    When it comes to making progress in a workout routine, continuous exercise with a gradual progression is strongly recommended.

Exercise can put someone at risk of injury.    5    There should be a balance between pushing yourself to get better and pushing yourself toward an injury. So encourage yourself to do something that you are confident in doing.

A．These fears are based on facts.

B．Turn to a mixture of sports doctors.

C．This type of exercise can increase the risk of injury.

D．Therefore, the risk of hurting yourself will decrease.

E．But not exercising puts someone at risk of poor health.

F．Adjust in time, especially when tiredness starts to affect your form.

G．Runners may come across two main sorts of injuries related to overuse.

10 . As a way to connect the mind, body and spirit, now, yoga is practiced or celebrated all over the world by adults and teens.     1     How can yoga actually benefit children in the long run? Here are some benefits of yoga for kids.

·It helps with self-control.

Self-control is an important part of a child’s development. Kids who can practice self-control are better at maintaining friendships and making decisions. Studies show that kids who routinely practice yoga are also less impulsive (易冲动的).     2    

·It reduces stress and anxiety.

Kids need stress relief tools, too! In fact, reports show that children’s anxiety levels may have doubled as a result of stress in daily life and school.     3     These techniques help kids comfort their minds, which in turn comforts their bodies, so yoga is a great tool for kids to use to work through their stress and anxiety.

·It improves focus and attention.

Concentration is a tough skill for many young kids to master!     4     After a while of practicing yoga, children develop the ability to concentrate for longer periods of time. This is a skill that will greatly benefit children when they enter school.

·    5    

Another incredible benefit of yoga is that regular practice helps children learn to believe in themselves and their own capabilities. They will feel proud of themselves when they master a new move and can demonstrate (演示) all the different poses that they know.

A．It affects relationship with parents.

B．It is also practiced by young children.

C．It boosts self-respect and confidence.

D．Doing yoga can help kids have a deep sleep.

E．Yoga lets children focus on one manageable task at a time.

F．They also have more patience while waiting for positive rewards.

G．Yoga helps children practice breathing techniques to calm anxious nerves.