1 . Are you a sports lover looking for skill development in the off­-season (淡季)?

Joy of the Game (JG) has been working for the past 10 years. Come and join JG to develop skills as you prepare for next season.

Classroom Information
Ages	Boys 8th — 12th Grade
Skills	All Skill Levels
Days	Sunday (A 10­-Day Program) Half Day：Morning：9:00 am－12:00 pm Afternoon：1:00 pm－4:00 pm Full Day：9:00 am－4:00 pm
Schedule(课程)	Morning Period ( 9:00 am－12:00 pm )：Basketball, Volleyball, Floor Hockey Lunch Break：12:00 pm－1:00 pm ( Kids Must Bring Their Own Lunch ) Afternoon Period ( 1:00 pm－4:00 pm )：Basketball, Floor Hockey (室内曲棍球), Soccer, Relay Races (接力赛)
Costs	Half Day：$ 50 a day Full Day：$ 90 a day

1. Who can join JG according to the information?

A．A girl in the 8th grade.

B．A girl who likes playing volleyball.

C．A boy in the 11th grade.

D．A boy who wants to improve baseball skills.

2. Allan likes soccer very much, so he can choose the class ________．

A．any time on Sunday	B．from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
C．from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm	D．from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

3. The passage is probably taken from a ________.

A．sports magazine

B．novel

C．storybook

D．science book

2 . Lion dance is a valued tradition deeply rooted in South China’s Guangdong province and among Chinese communities in Southeast Asian countries. Historically, this art form was only practiced by men. However, a unique team consisting entirely of teenage girls stands out among all the male groups — they are the Nanxing Hexingtang Women’s Lion Dance Team from the town of Ren he in Guangzhou.

Nearly every village in Guangzhou has its own lion dance team. Yet as of 2018, Hexingtang had only male participants. As there was a decline in the number of young people practicing lion dance, it accepted a few young girls. The journey was far from smooth for the girls. They were once hired to perform for a family on the first day of Chinese New Year. When the family realized that it was the girls who would be performing, they erupted in anger and chased them away. Then Hexingtang decided to formally establish a women’s team to make the female lion dance leagal. They customized flags and banners printed with “women’s team”, crafted pink and purple lion heads, which are rarely seen in male lion dance, and even fashioned a lion head looking like the image of the female general Mu Guiying, a famous figure in Yue Opera.

It was hoped that after the girls won awards and proved themselves, they might be accepted by more people. Their breakthrough came in 2021 when the girls beat all-male teams and won the first prize in a competition in Guangzhou’s Baiyun district. The following year, at the 16th Guangdong Provincial Games, the girls once again got the top prize in the junior group, representing Guangzhou. Since then, they have continued to win awards. In the recent Maofeng Mountain competition just before Spring Festival in Guangzhou, the team performed a routine titled “Tramping Over Mountains and Hills Step by Step”, which mirrors the growth journey of these girls themselves as they navigate through numerous challenges. Behind this near-perfect performance is girls’ dedication and hard work.

Lion dance is not easy, especially for girls, as it demands significant strength and mastery of martial arts movements. However, girls possess unique advantages and can cultivate a distinctive style. Girls typically have a keen understanding of music, performing perfectly in both lion and instrument roles. Furthermore, their superior physical flexibility allows them to complete difficult moves. Most importantly, their sensitivity enables them to capture the expressions and behaviors of lions.

1. What do we know about lion dance?

A．It is a tradition rooted in all Asian countries.

B．Only men could practice lion dance in the past.

C．Every village in Guangzhou has its own lion dance team.

D．It’s easy for people to practice.

2. What does the underlined word “fashioned” in paragraph 2mean?

A．made.

B．bought.

C．painted.

D．had.

3. What was the turning point for women’s team?

A．They performed for a family on the first day of Chinese New Year.

B．They performed a routine titled “Tramping Over Mountains and Hills Step by Step”.

C．They won the first prize in a competition in Guangzhou’s Baiyun district.

D．They won the top prize in the junior group at the 16th Guangdang Provincial Games.

4. Which is not a unique advantage of girls in lion dance?

A．They can complete difficult moves with superior physical flexibility.

B．They have great strength and master martial arts movements.

C．They have a keen understanding of music, performing perfectly in different roles.

D．They can capture the expressions and behaviors of lions with sensitivity.

3 . 中国有很多历史悠久，形式多样的传统节日，不同节日的习俗也各不相同，李华所在的国际学校正在开展主题为“My favorite traditional festival”的交流活动，假如你是李华，请你向来自不同的国家的同学介绍你最喜爱的中国传统节日——端午节。内容包括：
1. 今年的庆祝时间（6月10日）
2. 节日由来：纪念（be in memory of）屈原
3. 人们举行庆祝活动：吃粽子、赛龙舟……
4. 欢迎大家一起体验这个传统节日
注意：1. 词数不少于80词；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 文中不能出现与本人相关的信息；
4. 开头已写好，不计入总词数。
Dear fellows,

The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar.

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4 . “Pop” stands for popular, and a pop singer has to work very hard to stay popular. He must either give the public what they want, or he must find a new way of singing that will attract their attention. Even when he has succeeded, and his records are sold everywhere, he cannot relax. Then he must work harder than ever to remain popular, because there are always younger singers trying to become famous and to steal some of the popularity.

The life of a successful pop singer isn’t easy at all. He can only relax when he is alone, because everything he does is watched and reported in the special newspaper written for the fans. The fans are the most important people in the world for the singer. They buy his records, they go to his concerts, and they make him rich and famous. But they can be very annoying, too. Sometimes their enthusiasm (热情) is so hysterical (歇斯底里的) that they do anything to get a souvenir (纪念品). They steal handkerchief, they tear off buttons, and they even cut off pieces of unfortunate singer’s hair. Many singers have been forced to hide, and some who have not been so lucky as to escape have been stripped (剥) practically naked by their fans. A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothes because he must always look smart, or at any rate, different. He must have a luxurious (豪华的) car. And most importantly, he must always keep smiling for the benefit of his public.

1. Pop singer works very hard ___________.

A．to get attention

B．to stay popular

C．to get more money

D．to sell more records

2. The underlined word “annoying” in the second paragraph means__________.

A．lovely

B．friendly

C．boring

D．angry

3. A pop singer has a lot of clothes in order to keep himself _________.

A．smart and the same

B．smart and different

C．healthy and young

D．rich and strong

4. A suitable title for this passage might be _______.

A．The Way to Become a Pop Singer

B．The Fans of the Pop Singer

C．The Pop Singers

D．The Success of Pop Singers

5 . In the heart of a harsh winter, Ma Yuxing and his family found themselves caught in an unexpected blizzard as they returned to Xinjiang after the Spring Festival. The storm forced them to leave the highway and seek shelter in Guazhou Coupty, Gansu, where the local community’s warmth would soon thaw their cold predicament.

Amidst the snowstorm, local authorities rapidly transformed schools and gymnasiums into temporary shelters for stranded (受困的) travelers like Ma and his family. Despite the freezing temperatures and growing demand for accommodation, the people of Guazhou sprang into action, providing food, warmth, and medical assistance to everyone in need.

The generosity of the Guazhou residents knew no bounds. Local citizens, like Wang Yang, opened their homes to strangers, embodying a spirit of communal support and hospitality. The local governmen, along with various organizations and businesses, coordinated effectively to distribute essential supplies and ensure the safety and comfort of all stranded individuals.

This story of snowstorm turned unity highlights the kind nature of the Guazhou community, a testament to human kindness in the face of natural disaster.

1. What caused Ma Yuxing and his family to seek shelter in Guazhou County?

A．They were on holiday in Guazhou.	B．They were visiting relatives in the area.
C．They were stranded due to a snowstorm.	D．They decided to move to Guazhou.

2. How did the Guazhou community respond to the stranded travelers?

A．They ignored the travelers’ plight.

B．They provided temporary accommodation and essentials.

C．They charged a small fee for their services.

D．They offered jobs to the stranded individuals.

3. We can infer about the residents of Guazhou based-en their actions during the crisis EXCEPT?

A．They are kind to others’ suffering.

B．They provided accommodation to the strangers.

C．They are selfless and warm-hearted.

D．They are well-prepared for natural disasters.

4. Use an adjective to describe the characteristic of Guazhou people as depicted in the story.

A．in different

B．warm-hearted

C．unfriendly

D．selfish

6 . Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Our Relationship with Food for the Better

Some of food-related behavior changes have the potential to become new habits with long-term benefits. Here are five eating-related behaviors that might be kept after the pandemic.

1. Eating family meals together

For the first time, some kids now have two parents home for weeknight dinners.     1     That highlights the importance of eating together when you can. Research has found that eating as a family helps kids have better self-esteem, more success in school, and lower risk of depression.

2. Kids learning to cook

Some families are making time to get kids involved in the kitchen.     2     Start with the basics by letting your child arrange simple snacks on a plate. It’s never too title, too early or too late to start giving kids some things to do in the kitchen.

3. Eating more plant-based proteins

People are trying tofu and homemade veggie burgers and finding out that, with the right recipes, these foods can be delicious. Alternatives to animal protein benefit the health of individuals and our planet.     3    

4. Buying food locally and lending a hand in the hunger crisis

Problems in the food supply chain that-have been significant during the pandemic have prompted people to seek local sources of food.     4     Hopefully this trend deepens our appreciation for who and what it takes to bring food to our table.

5. Changing mindsets about fitness to include self-worth

Eating is one of the most basic ways we take care of ourselves, and recent things have people rethinking how they define fitness. Take pride in both big and small changes you’ve recently put into practice.     5     It is hoped that what people maintain after the pandemic is more friendliness toward themselves as eaters.

A．Indeed, people tend to think differently about vegetables.

B．In contrast, kids of frontline workers may eat more meals away from their parents.

C．Sales of local produce and community-supported agriculture programs have increased greatly.

D．Don’t lose heart if it seems every kid but yours can cook nicely.

E．However, it might be too hard for overworked parents.

F．They might tum into brand new habits with benefits in the long run.

G．This doesn’t mean you need to become vegetarian, but you can start thinking about meat differently.

7 . Don’t worry about the baby not wanting to leave you—it’s a stage they        .

A．get through

B．go over

C．go through

D．look through

8 . 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。

The film, Article 20, which is directed by Zhang Yimou, draws     1    (it) name from Article 20 of the Criminal Law, which focuses on the sometimes controversial legal concept of justifiable (正当的) self-defense.    2    (draw) inspiration from real-life cases of justifiable defense, the film has got widespread attention and resonated with the public as well as judicial institutions during the Spring Festival holiday.

According to the Criminal Law《刑法, when a person,    3    (face) with an unlawful attack, takes action     4    (protect) his or her own rights or interests or those of others, and the attacker is thereby harmed, the defender will be considered to have acted in justifiable defense and will not bear criminal liability (刑事责任) .

For some time, justifiable defense     5    (regard) as a “dormant clause (休眠条款)”, due to challenges in interpretation and the influence of misconceptions, such as “whoever is injured or killed is right”.

Many online users have commented that the true    6    (mean) of the law should be to increase the liability for wrongdoers, rather than burdening good people.

Luo Xiang,    7    renowned professor of criminal law at China University of Political Science and Law, said that the public and judicial officers should avoid taking a “godlike” perspective or adopting a rational but armchair stance. Instead, they should consider the situation in    8    the defender was involved, empathize with the defender’s position, and refrain (避免) from making excessive demands on the defender, Luo said.

Liu Zhe, a prosecutor (检察官) from the Beijing People’s Procuratorate, said some outdated judicial concepts may lead    9    flawed (有错的) cases. Making decisions different from traditional precedent requires courage. But judicial officers need to encourage the public to fight against    10    (legal) activities.

9 . The local government will         more colleges for more students to receive higher education.

A．set off

B．send out

C．set out

D．set up

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the weather last week?

A．It was dry.

B．It was stormy.

C．It was cold.

2. What does the speaker suggest doing?

A．Driving slowly.

B．Avoiding going out.

C．Preparing enough food.

3. What can people expect next month?

A．Heavy rainfall.

B．Extreme cold.

C．Strong winds.

4. Who is probably Dan?

A．A weatherman.

B．A sports journalist.

C．A finance news host.