2 . Twenty-five years ago, Florence Griffith Joyner, known as “Flo-Jo” died in her sleep, leaving behind a legacy that combined style and speed in the world of track and field. She was celebrated for her remarkable achievements, particularly during the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

During the Olympic qualifiers in 1988, Flo-Jo broke the 100-meter world record with an amazing time of 10.49 seconds. She continued to amaze the world by breaking the 200-meter world record in the same Olympics, crossing the finish line in 21.34 seconds with her iconic style, including long painted nails and colorful one-legged running suits.

Griffith Joyner’s success extended beyond the track. She won two more gold medals at the Seoul Olympics, in the 100 meters and the 4×100-meter relay events, making her an international star. She landed endorsement (代言) deals in Japan, and appeared in American television shows like “Santa Barbara” and “227”. And there was even had a doll modeled after her by LJN Toys.

However, Flo-Jo’s Olympic achievements were not without controversy. In 1989, former American track athlete Darrell Robinson alleged (指称) that Griffith Joyner provided him with money to purchase growth hormones. She strongly denied these accusations, and despite persistent rumors, she never tested positive for any banned substances during her career.

The International Olympic Committee’s medical commission conducted strict drug testing on Flo-Jo during the 1988 Olympics, and she consistently tested negative. She faced questions about the allegations throughout her career but maintained her innocence.

In 1989, just five months after her great success in Seoul, Griffith Joyner announced her retirement from track, explaining that she couldn’t give her all to training as she used to. She transitioned into motherhood, pursued a career in fashion design, and designed NBA uniforms for the Indiana Pacers in 1990.

Flo-Jo’s legacy endures, as she revolutionized women’s sprinting with her exceptional speed and unique fashion sense. Florence Griffith Joyner remains an iconic figure in the world of sports, remembered for her incredible talent, groundbreaking achievements, and unapologetic style.

1. What do we know about Griffith Joyner according to the passage?

A．She passed away in America in 1989.

B．She benefited a lot from her running suits.

C．She pursued a career in fashion before her success.

D．She was very impressive at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

2. Which word can best describe Griffith Joyner’s athletic career?

A．Unexpected.

B．Splendid.

C．Struggling.

D．Rewarding.

3. What contributed to Griffith Joyner’s retirement?

A．Public false accusations.	B．Her health problems.
C．Her shift in life priorities.	D．Persuasion from her family.

4. In which column of a newspaper can we most probably read this text?

A．History.

B．Culture.

C．Science.

D．Entertainment.

3 . 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．Go to college.

C．Enter a new contest.

2. Who is Casey Dellacqua?

A．Barty’s main opponent.

B．Barty’s personal trainer.

C．Barty’s former partner.

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．British Open.

B．French Open.

C．Australian Open.

4 . CAIRO — 16-year-old Yang Shuncheng of China made a sparkling debut as he claimed victory in the men’s solo technical routine at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Somabay, Egypt on Saturday.

With the theme of The Cello Song by The Piano Guys, Yang declared and executed a difficulty score of 27.0, higher than all other six participants, and received 232.5792 points to top the podium.

Colombian Gustavo Sanchez finished second with 209.1375 points with his routine The End of the World and Fernando Diaz del Rio Soto of Spain scored 208.0417 for the bronze medal.

“I thought about the victory but did not think much. It was my first international competition and I was very nervous before the race. I was lucky to win and feel the taste of gold medals. I expect a more challenging free routine tomorrow,” said Yang.

Mexico saw their first-ever champions at a world-level artistic swimming event crowned in the mixed team technical and Austrian Vasiliki Alexandri took the women’s solo technical crown.

Five events, including the women’s and men’s solo free, women’s duet technical, mixed duet technical and mixed team free will take place on Sunday.

假设你是李华，校英文报体育专栏的记者，看到中国队北京小将杨顺成在花样游泳世界杯埃及站中取得男子单人技术自选冠军，你给校报写了与此相关的英文报道，内容包括：

1.杨顺成取得冠军；
2.杨的夺冠感受；
3. 你的评价。
注意： 词数80左右；必须依据以上新闻报道来写。
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5 . Coco Gauff won the U.S. Open women’s title in 2023. Gauff became only the third American teenager to win the national women’s title four years after she rose to fame in the sport by beating Venus Williams, one of her childhood idols, at the Wimbledon Championships when Gaff was just 15 years old.

When Gauff was barely school age she held a tennis racket (球拍) and told her parents that she wanted to be the best player in the world. By the time Gauff was seven, she was training with a tennis professional two hours a day, several days a week. Her father suggested that the family move from Atlanta to Delray Beach, Florida, home to some of the best tennis training camps in the world. At 13, Gauff was the youngest U.S. Open junior girls finalist in history; at 14, she became one of the youngest winners of the French Open junior girls tournament.

The win against Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon was a bit of a dreamy moment for both players. Gauff was 15; Williams was 39. Gauff beat Williams in straight sets in a stunning upset. When the competitors met at the net for the traditional handshake, Gauff tried to make the moment special. “I was just telling her thank you for everything she’s done for the sport,” Gauff said at the time.

Despite her age, Gauff demonstrated skills that both set her apart and made her worthy of being mentioned with other tennis genius, including Tracy Austin, Jennifer Capriati, and Andrea Jaeger. Yet her professional career has not been without its setbacks. Since beating Williams in the first round at Wimbledon, she has found herself knocked out in the first round at the 2022 Australian Open and at Wimbledon in 2023. Still, Gauff has shown consistent improvement in her game on the world stage.

1. Why did Gauff’s family move to Delray Beach?

A．For comfortable life.	B．For stronger competitors.
C．For better training.	D．For further education.

2. How did she make the moment of handshake special?

A．By saying thanks.	B．By exchanging rackets.
C．By overcoming upset.	D．By asking for instructions.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Gauff?

A．Friendly and outgoing.	B．Selfless and determined.
C．Caring and competitive.	D．Hardworking and talented.

4. In which section of the magazine can you see the text?

A．Friendship.

B．Sport.

C．Health.

D．Culture.

7 . Clarence DeMar would train for races by running to and from his job in Boston, up to 14 miles a day. His hard work paid off. He won the 1911 Boston Marathon and competed in the next year’s Olympics.

But at the time, many people and medical experts thought prolonged (持续很久的) exercise was dangerous. A doctor, detecting a heart murmur (杂音), warned DeMar to quit the sport.

DeMar proved them all wrong—both during his lifetime and after—in ways that helped change people’s minds about the benefits of exercise.

He became one of the most noticeable distance runners of his day, competing in two more Olympics and winning the Boston Marathon a record seven times between 1911 and 1930. He kept winning races well into his 40s. The press called him “Mr. DeMarathon”.

After he died of cancer at age 70, two Boston-area experts took a look at his heart. What they found were different from all those terrifying warnings. Not only was DeMar’s heart in good shape, but his arteries(动脉) were also two to three times the size of a typical person’s — reducing the risk of a fatal blockage. As for that heart murmur the doctor warned DeMar about? Experts say, “We now know that highly trained athletes often have a heart murmur, and it’s normal.”

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1961, made the front page of The Boston Globe. “It was one of those first studies that taught us that the human body can really handle, very healthfully, lots and lots of exercise,” said Dr. Aaron Baggish, a professor at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and the former medical director of the Boston Marathon.

The popularity of running exploded in the decades after DeMar’s death, as further research backed that up. It’s now well-established that regular exercise makes us healthier and prolongs our lives.

The current national guidelines recommend at least two and a half to five hours of moderate exercise like walking each week, or an hour and fifteen minutes to two and a half hours of vigorous activity like running—and research suggests more is generally better.

1. Why did the doctor advise DeMar to give up prolonged exercise?

A．He was in poor health.	B．He had a heart murmur.
C．He must focus on his job.	D．He was unable to finish it.

2. What was DeMar’s attitude to the doctor’s warning?

A．Favorable.

B．Worried.

C．Mistrustful.

D．Unclear.

3. What did the two Boston experts find about DeMar?

A．His heart was in bad shape.	B．He died from too much exercise.
C．He suffered from artery blockage.	D．He benefited from lots of exercise.

4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A．Advice on exercise.	B．Several forms of exercise.
C．The advantages of walking.	D．The purpose of the research.

9 . Chinese diving queens Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi were, unsurprisingly, among the brightest stars on the platform at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Together, the two teenagers reached the top step of the podium (领奖台) with a nearly perfect performance in women’s double diving. Then, the two young athletes battled it out in the women’s single 10m platform, when Quan outperformed Chen to win the champion. With both Quan and Chen’s final scores exceeding 430 points, none of the other divers came close, including the bronze medalist (280.50).

Quan and Chen are both the closest of partners and toughest of rivals (对手). This seemingly complicated relationship, to themselves, however, is very simple. They are simply best friends that have grown up together. “Quan shines in so many ways and she is always energetic during training and competition.” Although Quan is always described as a talkative and funny girl by teammates, the 16-year-old is famous for giving extremely short answers to media questions.

Quan and Chen became household names in China after their performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, when Quan won the women’s 10m platform gold and Chen won the silver. “As athletes, we both have the desire to win. That is why we both work extremely hard and fight for the same goal.” said Chen. “She is the best encouragement to me and our true motivation.”

But in Quan’s eyes, Chen is the more hardworking one of the two. “She always tries her best at training and competition. I’m not as hardworking as she is,” Quan added. Already collecting Olympic gold and numerous world titles, Quan and Chen stand at the top of world diving. But their sporting dreams remain unfulfilled, with both targeting gold at the Paris Olympics next summer. “I hope my partner always has a champion’s heart to face future competitions and the challenges ahead.” said Chen Quan, in her typically brief way, added: “I wish her the same.”

1. What did Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi win in the 19th Asian Games?

A．A silver and a bronze as individuals.	B．A gold and a bronze as individuals.
C．The gold together as partners.	D．The bronze together as partners.

2. What is Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi’s next goal according to the text?

A．To win the women’s 10m platform gold.

B．To collect more Olympic golds and world titles.

C．To have a champion’s heart to face future competitions.

D．To win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

3. What can be inferred about Quan Hongchan from the text?

A．She values and appreciates her partnership with Chen Yuxi.

B．She is known for her charm and humor among her fans.

C．She is talkative and enjoys answering media questions in details.

D．She works harder when training.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Best Friends, Golden Rivals

B．Toughest Challenges, Sweet Dreams

C．Rising Stars in Asian Games: Quan and Chen Shine

D．Competing for Gold: Quan and Chen’s Olympic Journey

10 . As the only woman competing in para ice hockey (残奥冰球) at Beijing 2022, Yu Jing, at the age of 38, caught people’s eyes in Team China’s 6-0 round-robin win over Italy on Tuesday.

Yu played over five minutes in the game which fittingly took place on International Women’s Day, becoming only the third woman in history to ever compete in the Paralympic hockey program, following Norwegians Brit Mjaasund Oeyen and Lena Schroeder in 1994 and 2018, respectively.

Para ice hockey is a mixed-gender sport, but world championships and Paralympic Games still tend to feature all-male teams due to the sport’s physically demanding nature.

Yu has had a passion for sports since she was a kid-even with polio (小儿麻痹症) causing a disability in her left leg when she was little.

In 2019, Yu took up para ice hockey. Similar to wheelchair basketball, para ice hockey involves players with various lower body disabilities sitting on sledges while pushing themselves along the ice with hockey sticks in both hands.

“It was hard at the beginning. It’s quite difficult to maintain balance while sitting on thin blades (冰刃) and controlling the puck,” Yu said.

She developed a serious disease on her right wrist because she pushed herself too hard. Icing her wrist has become a daily routine, not to mention frequent treatment for wounds on her shoulders and back.

However, nothing deters the sports lover. “In this sport, crashes are unavoidable. I am ready for whatever challenges come my way on the ice,” she said.

Yu expects to see more of her gender follow in her footsteps. “Women with disabilities all over the world, I hope they know it’s not impossible, and I hope they see this as encouragement,” she said.

1. Why did Yu Jing catch people’s eyes in para ice hockey at the Paralympic Games?

A．Yu got the most scores in the para ice hockey.

B．Yu won the most medals at the Paralympic Games.

C．Yu was the only woman competing in the para ice hockey.

D．Yu was the oldest woman participating in the Paralympic Games.

2. Which of the following can best describe Yu?

A．Honest and simple.	B．Hardworking and inspiring.
C．Positive and smart.	D．Kind and outgoing.

3. What does the underlined word “deters” in Paragraph 8 refer to?

A．Prevents.

B．Strengthens.

C．Defends.

D．Relieves.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Never Too Late To Learn	B．Never Give Up
C．Fearless Yu Breaking Down Barriers	D．Brave Yu Catching People’s Eyes