1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Sabina think is the most important for a competition?

A．To be physically fit.

B．To be mentally prepared.

C．To be professionally trained.

2. What does Sabina think about before going on court?

A．The competitor.

B．The training.

C．The technique.

3. What will Sabina do after she stops playing tennis?

A．Enjoy her free time.

B．Train tennis players.

C．Find a full-time job.

4. When will Sabina play a game at Wimbledon?

A．Two weeks later.

B．After the interview.

C．Eighteen months later.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What has Barty decided to do at age 25?

A．Retire from tennis.

B．Study further at college.

C．Enter a new tournament.

2. Who is Casey Dellacqua?

A．Barty's former doubles partner.

B．Barty's personal trainer.

C．Barty's main opponent.

3. How old was Barty when she became a professional tennis player?

A．12.

B．14.

C．16.

4. Which match did Barty win in 2022?

A．Wimbledon Championships.

B．French Open.

C．Australian Open.

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

A．Making money.

B．Becoming successful.

C．Choosing a good job.

2. How old was Albert Einstein when he learned how to read?

A．Four years old.

B．Five years old.

C．Seven years old.

3. Who was told that he had no good ideas?

A．Walt Disney.

B．Thomas Edison.

C．Vincent van Gogh.

4. What difficulty did Michael Jordan have to overcome?

A．He did not get paid for his work.

B．He could not speak until he was four.

C．He was not good enough to play basketball in high school.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What day is it today?

A．Wednesday.

B．Thursday.

C．Friday.

2. What does the man hope to do this afternoon?

A．Watch a basketball game.

B．Go for a job interview.

C．Meet Yao Ming.

3. What will Yao Ming talk about?

A．Why it’s important to go to university.

B．What it’s like to be famous in the U. S..

C．How to start a successful basketball career.

4. When did the woman first hear about Yao Ming?

A．At the age of four.

B．At the age of seven.

C．At the age of eight.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Which one is Oksana’s final Olympic Games?

A．Sydney.

B．Tokyo.

C．Beijing.

2. Why did Oksana continue competing in international competitions?

A．Because she was not satisfied with her performance.

B．Because her family was in need of a lot of money.

C．Because her country needed her to win more prizes.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many golds did Gu Ailing win in 2021?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

2. How many scores did Gu Ailing get on her SAT?

A．1580.

B．1518.

C．1600.

3. When did Gu Ailing win her first world title for China?

A．In 2019.

B．In 2021.

C．In 2022.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What is the man?

A．A coach.

B．A TV host.

C．A news reporter.

2. What did the woman’s father once do?

A．He won two national games.

B．He trained two teams to win.

C．He played for three different colleges.

3. What was the woman’s attitude towards baseball in primary school?

A．She liked it.

B．She hated it.

C．She thought it was boring.

4. Why did the woman’s family ask her to play baseball?

A．To help her improve.

B．To spend time with her.

C．To share their life experience.

8 . In the realm of badminton, Chen Yufei stands as a towering figure, her journey to the top marked by resilience, determination, and a constant passion for the sport.

Yufei’s early years were a blur of relentless training sessions, improving her skills and refining her techniques. As she grew older, Chen’s talent became increasingly evident. She began to climb the ranks, competing against some of the best players in her age group. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. She encountered her fair share of setbacks and injuries, but her resolve never wavered.

The turning point in Chen’s career came at the Sudirman Cup, a prestigious team event in badminton. Representing China, she stepped onto the court with a weighty responsibility on her shoulders. Despite the pressure, she delivered, displaying a remarkable combination of power and precision in her strokes.

Leading her team to victory, Chen solidified her status as one of the top players in the world. Her performance at the Sudirman Cup was a testament to her hard work and dedication, but it was only the beginning of her remarkable journey.

Since then, Chen has continued to climb the ranks, winning numerous tournaments and championships. Her style on the court is a thing of beauty, a blend of aggression and finesse that leaves opponents struggling to keep up. Off the court, she is known for her humility and sportsmanship, traits that have endeared her to fans and peers alike.

Today, Chen Yufei stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes around the world. Her story is a powerful reminder that success is not solely determined by talent but is forged through hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to one’s craft. As she continues to soar high in the world of badminton, there is no doubt that Chen Yufei’s legacy will inspire generations to come.

1. What characterized Chen Yufei’s journey as she advanced in badminton?

A．She experienced smooth progress without any obstacles.

B．Her talent became increasingly apparent as she competed.

C．She encountered significant challenges in refining her skills.

D．She primarily struggled with competing against top-ranked players.

2. What event marked a turning point in Chen Yufei’s badminton career?

A．Winning numerous tournaments

B．Climbing the ranks in her age group

C．Representing China at the Sudirman Cup

D．Falling in love with badminton at a young age

3. What is Chen Yufei known for off the badminton court?

A．Her aggressive playing style

B．Her humility and sportsmanship

C．Winning numerous championships

D．Climbing the ranks in her age group

4. What is the primary message conveyed in the passage?

A．Chen Yufei’s family background influenced her badminton career.

B．Success in badminton is solely determined by talent.

C．Hard work, perseverance, and dedication are essential for success.

D．Chen Yufei’s playing style is a blend of aggression and finesse.

9 . At a snow park in Zhangiakou, Hebei, Chinese teenage snowboarder Su Yiming won a silver in the men’s snowboarding competition on February 7, 2022. It was the first time that a Chinese snow boarder had ever competed in this event at any Olympics.

Su was introduced to snowboarding at the age of 4 by his parents who were both snowboarding fans. Su fell in love with the sport the first time they took him to a ski center. Later he kept on practicing after class. To save up more time for snowboarding, he would get up at 5 a. m. and finish his homework early. Su just saw snowboarding as a hobby in the beginning. However, on July 31, 2015, when he knew that 2022 Winter Olympics would be held in Beijing, his mind tuned to professional (职业性的) competition. He dreamed of joining in the Winter Olympics. And he decided to go professional.

In 2018. Su became a member of China’s national snowboarding team. In 2020 and 2021, he took home gold medals (奖牌) in all national competitions. In January 2021, he became the first Chinese male snowboarder to finish the Cab 1800-one of the most difficult snowboarding skills.

Behind his success is Su’s hard work. He has made full use of every chance to train more. Usually he arrived at the training center earlier than his teammates. In that way, he could practice more. He even broke several snowboards in one week because of heavy training.

1. How did Su feel the first time he tried snowboarding?

A．Disappointed

B．Interested.

C．Worried.

D．Moved.

2. Why did Su decide to go professional?

A．Because his parents were snowboarding fans.

B．Because he could finish the most difficult skill.

C．Because he joined China’s national snow boarding team.

D．Because 2022 Winter Olympics would be held in Beijing.

3. What is the key to Su’s success?

A．Taking home gold medals.

B．Training hard day and night.

C．Being the first to finish the Cab 1800.

D．Getting much help from his teammates.

4. Which part is the text probably taken from in a magazine?

A．Sports.

B．Travel.

C．Health.

D．Science.

10 . On Sunday, Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia shocked the running world by breaking the women’s world record for the marathon by over two minutes. Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon in just 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds.

But Assefa’s record was far beyond what most people expected. After all, it was only her third time running a marathon.

“I wanted to break the marathon world record,” she said, “But I couldn’t imagine that it would result in a time under 2:12.”

When Assefa was younger, she started by running short races, called sprints. Then she became a middle-distance runner, running the 800 meters (half mile) race. Her best time in the 800 meters was 1 minute and 59 seconds.

Last March, she ran her first marathon. Then last September, she entered the Berlin Marathon. She won, and set a new women’s record for the course, finishing in 2:15:37.

This year, she ran almost four minutes faster than she did last year. In both races, Assefa ran faster in the second half of the race than she did in the first half.

Her time of 2:11:53 was over two minutes faster than the old women’s record (2:14:04), which was set in Chicago in 2019 by Brigid Kosgei of Kenya.

When she finished the race, Assefa kneeled down and kissed the pavement before raising her arms in victory.

Though Assefa made it look easy, she said winning the race “…was the result of hard work.” Assefa was coached by Gemedu Dedefo, who has helped train many Ethiopian star runners.

1. What is Assefa’s latest record for the marathon?

A．2:11:53.

B．2:14:04.

C．2:15:37.

D．1:59:00.

2. What does Assefa think of her victory?

A．It is what she expected.	B．It is a piece of cake for her.
C．It is due to great effort.	D．It is because of her coach.

3. Which word best describes Tigst Assefa as a runner?

A．Talented.

B．Friendly.

C．Humorous.

D．Warm-hearted.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Dedefo Helps to Train Many Star Runners

B．Kosgei Holds the Women’s Marathon Record

C．Assefa Sets a Good Example to Other Runners

D．Assefa Breaks the Women’s Marathon Record