1 . After moving to the United States in 1901, 19-year-old Bob Douglas found a job as a doorman in New York. Later, a co-worker took him to visit a basketball court, and he was amazed by the athletic prowess on display. At that moment, Douglas, who had enjoyed playing sports as a child, was determined to create a basketball team and provide greater opportunities for New York City’s Black athletes.

He needed to find a place for his team to play. When asking a ballroom owner, William Roach, for permission to use one of the dance floors, Douglas was replied with “you guys will break up my place”. After promising to take on all the financial risk, he finally persuaded Roach to change his mind and called the team “Rens”.

However, their ballroom had fewer seats and attracted fewer people than others, so Douglas had to pack the house to generate profits and keep his team alive. They traveled the country playing any opponent that would agree to schedule them, during which they repeatedly faced discrimination and unfair treatment and the players were often banned from hotels and restaurants.

No matter the obstacle, the Rens just kept strict practicing. They helped change the game of basketball by focusing on quick passing, which let the players move faster, play a more fluid (流畅) game and keep winning. In 1925, the Rens shocked the world by defeating the Original Celtics, the most dominant team of their day. During the 1932-33 season, the team won 88 straight games, a professional basketball record that remains unbroken.

Unfortunately, the Rens disbanded (解散) in 1949. But in time, they were recognized for the important role they played in advancing Black athletes in basketball, ensuring that although the Rens aren’t a household name, their story will never be forgotten.

1. What inspired Douglas to establish a basketball team?

A．His desire to show his athletic strength.	B．A motivation to learn Black culture.
C．His intention to earn a good income.	D．An experience to a basketball court.

2. Why did the Rens tour the country playing basketball?

A．To solve financial problems.	B．To improve basketball skills.
C．To fight for accommodation.	D．To play with excellent players.

3. How did the Rens help change the game of basketball?

A．Making competition rules.	B．Speeding up the game.
C．Defeating the professional team.	D．Creating an unbroken record.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A．A winner is one with a willing heart.	B．A high reputation will work wonders.
C．Success makes personal desires satisfied.	D．A man owes success to the team support.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where would Humbert’s 60th marathon take place?

A．In Paris.

B．In Athens.

C．In Boston.

2. When did Humbert first start racing?

A．In 1998.

B．In 1983.

C．In 1982.

3. Why does Humbert feel uncertain about taking part in the Olympic Marathon For All?

A．Her family members object.

B．The number of runners is restricted.

C．Her age exceeds the maximum age limit.

4. What is the speaker doing?

A．Recommending a lifestyle.

B．Promoting an event.

C．Introducing a person.

6 . 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.

9 . 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.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Eileen Gu,     1     18 years old girl, was born and raised in California. She competed for her mother’s native China,     2     she won three gold medals: in half pipe, slope style, and big air.

However,     3     (win) these medals is incredibly tough     4     fear is everywhere. Gu’s relationship to fear was evolving. At first,     5     she recorded in her diary and entries was devoted to the subject of fear in all of its forms.     6     days going by, she     7     (begin) to write down her thoughts on fear — how she viewed it, how she managed it, how she hoped to overcome it. She said, “For the last ten of my 18 years, I’ve pursued a love affair with fear.”

Though it’s easy to label extreme sport athletes as     8     (fear) or unique, she has spent the countless hours practicing them. Instead of ignoring fear, she built unique relationships with it by developing a profound sense of self-awareness and making deliberate risk assessment.

As she entered her early adulthood, she was proud of the work she had done     9     (deal) with pressure. She focused on perspective, gratitude, and on the joy this sport brought her, regardless of     10     she was alone or in front of a worldwide TV audience. Though her views of herself and the world are constantly evolving, one thing is for certain: no matter how much time passes, she’ll always be a hopeless romantic when it comes to fear.