3 . It was a big day for Molly. She sat in the backseat of the car, looking very ______. Her mom and Uncle Connor were talking about the days when they competed in school ______, to make Molly relaxed.

“Your mom was a great ______, Molly,” said Uncle Connor, “As soon as your mom hit the water, she was a fish. You could tell she was ______ to swim.”

Molly smiled at the idea of her mom swimming as ______ as a fish. For a moment, she even ______that they were on the way to her first swim race of the season.

______Molly knew it, they were pulling into the parking lot at the school. Her mom give her a quick kiss on the head for ______, and Uncle Connor smiled at her.   “We will see you after the ______，Miss Molly,” he said, “Just do your best.”

Molly took a deep breath as she ______over to the pool. As she______ her turn to swim, she gave herself a pep talk as an ______,“ You can do it. You have done it before. Just stay calm.”

______, Molly heard the sound of the whistle（哨声）. She pushes off the starting block and______ into the cool water. Then she was moving through the______ with strong, sure strokes(划水动作). Molly could ______ the voices of her mom and uncle in the crowd when she turned her head to breathe. She ______ the speed for her strokes and soon felt her hand touch the blue wall.

As Molly pulled herself from the water, she ______ the faces of her mom and Uncle Connor in the crowd. Then she found them. They were both holding up a single finger in the air with______ smiles. Number one! Molly couldn’t help smiling back and raising one arm in the air. Her______during the summer had paid off!

1.

A．careful

B．happy

C．nervous

D．interested

2.

A．exams

B．concerts

C．classes

D．sports

3.

A．swimmer

B．learner

C．teacher

D．dancer

4.

A．used

B．born

C．known

D．seen

5.

A．clearly

B．strongly

C．strangely

D．easily

6.

A．forgot

B．noticed

C．warned

D．suggested

7.

A．Though

B．Since

C．Before

D．Once

8.

A．fun

B．luck

C．free

D．duty

9.

A．meal

B．school

C．race

D．show

10.

A．headed

B．drove

C．pushed

D．traveled

11.

A．asked

B．ended

C．changed

D．waited

12.

A．explanation

B．encouragement

C．imagination

D．introduction

13.

A．Eventually

B．Usually

C．Generally

D．Surprisingly

14.

A．ran

B．flew

C．walked

D．jumped

15.

A．people

B．traffic

C．pool

D．room

16.

A．raise

B．hear

C．remember

D．understand

17.

A．increased

B．reached

C．reported

D．counted

18.

A．called for

B．aimed at

C．searched for

D．looked at

19.

A．polite

B．cheerful

C．honest

D．shy

20.

A．expectation

B．consideration

C．planning

D．training

4 . 36-year-old Andy decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding. The only _______ he expected to encounter was his own ability to get back into the sport after so long. _______, the 340-pound skateboarder soon realized that was the least of his problems.

Andy's challenges began even _______ he stepped on a skateboard. He couldn't find any resources, like the type of boards to try, for _______ skaters. What Andy did find instead was a (an) _______ belief that plus-sized people should not be skating.

Determined to change people's _______ of plus- sized people in sports, Andy founded Chub Rollz—a skateboarding community for fat skaters. He knew not only did he need to get back into skating to prove people _______, but he needed to _______ a safe space where others can show themselves as well.

To inspire plus-sized people to _______ the fun sport, Andy made a list of recommended products for them and also hosted skateboarding classes to _______ beginners. The ________ to Chub Rollz was incredibly positive.

Following an article about his initiative in the San Francisco Chronicle (纪事报), Andy, received numerous messages from ________ expressing gratefulness for giving them the ________ to stand up to critics.

For those ________ to go after their desired activity due to their body size, Andy has this to say: “Never let others' opinions and self-doubt ruin the chance to ________ something new.”

1.

A．barrier

B．task

C．adventure

D．target

2.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Undoubtedly

D．Fortunately

3.

A．after

B．before

C．when

D．until

4.

A．male

B．ambitious

C．elderly

D．overweight

5.

A．easily-forgotten

B．long-held

C．interesting

D．convincing

6.

A．expectation

B．impression

C．description

D．knowledge

7.

A．selfish

B．dishonest

C．sensitive

D．wrong

8.

A．create

B．imagine

C．enter

D．occupy

9.

A．make sense of

B．give way to

C．take up

D．remark on

10.

A．question

B．persuade

C．sponsor

D．teach

11.

A．approach

B．solution

C．response

D．entrance

12.

A．consumers

B．skaters

C．strangers

D．customers

13.

A．patience

B．need

C．courage

D．curiosity

14.

A．unlikely

B．unsuitable

C．content

D．hesitant

15.

A．try

B．discover

C．introduce

D．assess

6 . I believe that people should take pride in what they do，even if it is ________ by the public sometimes. I have been a professional skateboarder for 24 years. However, the activity was tagged(给……贴标签) with many ________ labels — some people said it was a waste of time and a dangerous activity.

When I was about 17, my high school “career” teacher often ________ me in front of the entire class. Even during those dark days，I never ________ riding my skateboard and gave up ________. There were many, many times when I was ________ because I couldn’t land a maneuver(熟练的动作). But still enjoyed a lot from it.

Skateboarding has gained mainstream ________ in recent years. Many young people become interested in it. ________ I have many job titles, the one I am most ________ of is “Professional Skateboarder”. It's the only one I write on surveys and information forms.

My parents never once questioned the ________ behind my passion, even when I had to   ________ gas money or skip meals sometimes. I hope to pass on the same lesson to my children someday ________ the thing you love and stick to it. My oldest son is enthusiastic about skating and he's ________ gifted, winning awards in lots of skating shows. But now he cares less about honors: he just skates for ________ and that's good enough for me.

You might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more ________ there.

1.

A．unexpected

B．unreported

C．misunderstood

D．unnoticed

2.

A．normal

B．sweet

C．friendly

D．unpleasant

3.

A．encouraged

B．criticized

C．threatened

D．praised

4.

A．risked

B．considered

C．stopped

D．continued

5.

A．complaining

B．explaining

C．fighting

D．progressing

6.

A．puzzled

B．upset

C．calm

D．brave

7.

A．independence

B．improvement

C．recognition

D．protection

8.

A．Although

B．If

C．Unless

D．Since

9.

A．afraid

B．aware

C．sure

D．proud

10.

A．responsibility

B．experience

C．value

D．performance

11.

A．waste

B．spend

C．receive

D．borrow

12.

A．Accept

B．Imagine

C．Show

D．Find

13.

A．poorly

B．really

C．partly

D．hardly

14.

A．fun

B．fame

C．money

D．health

15.

A．competition

B．challenge

C．happiness

D．inspiration

7 . Whether you’re working out to lose weight or have a beautiful body, it is necessary to have the right ideas. You may often get some suggestions from some people.     1    

Myth (误传) 1: To stay in shape, you only need to work out once or twice a week.

Truth: Once or twice a week won’t make you stay in shape.     2     It is better to do it every day, because we find that the act of sitting counteracts (抵消) any of the activities you do.

Myth 2: The best time to work out is in the morning.

Truth: The best time for a workout is whatever time allows you to exercise most often. And you should make physical exercise a habit.     3     If you prefer a morning run, do that instead.

Myth 3:     4    

Truth: If you want to lose weight, you shouldn’t think that you can simply make it through exercise. Experts say losing weight almost always starts with changes in your eating habits. In terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise.

Myth 4: Running a marathon is the ideal way to get fit.

Truth:     5     You can get many of the benefits of long-distance running without ever passing the five-mile mark. Running fast and hard for just 5 to 10 minutes a day can provide some of the same benefits as running for hours can.

A．But not all of them are right.

B．Exercise is the best way to lose weight.

C．And these suggestions are worth following.

D．There is no need to run five miles to keep fit.

E．Running a marathon is suitable for most people.

F．If a late-night trip to the gym is your thing, stick to it.

G．At least three days per week for an exercise program is necessary.

9 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World

People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.

These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.

For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.

All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.

·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.

·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.

·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.

·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.

·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.

1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?

A．104,944.

B．107,601.

C．About 150,000.

D．About 250,000.

2. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?

A．Michigan Stadium.

B．Beaver Stadium.

C．Ohio Stadium.

D．Kyle Field.

3. What do the listed stadiums have in common?

A．They host big games.	B．They have become tourist attractions.
C．They were built by Americans.	D．They are favored by architects.

10 . Directions: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Winter sports can help you burn calories, increase your cardiovascular fitness, and strengthen muscles. Being outdoors and getting exercise are great for your mental health. Exercise boosts mood, and sunlight seems to help beat back the winter blues. So slap on some sunblock and go.

Winter is a great time to experiment with new sports. If you like to walk, keep walking-on snowshoes. If you want to try an endurance sport, go for cross-country skiing. And snowboarding is just plain fun. Runners can also train during the winter, although beware of wet or slippery roads. Or slip on a pair of snowshoes. One of the easiest sports around, snowshoeing can be excellent cold-weather cross-training for runners and cyclists - or anyone wanting to take a wintry walk in the woods.

Whatever sport you choose, don't rely on a friend for instruction. You wouldn't let an amateur perform brain surgery on you; why let one teach you to ski or skate? That's what instructors are for- to help newcomers start out right. Instructors can give you advice about equipment, techniques, safety, and dealing with injuries if they do happen you.

It's tempting for an eager athlete to advance too quickly through learning the ropes. Resist the temptation. If you want to progress, invest your time in learning the basics thoroughly. Everything else you do as a skier, boarder, or skater will be built on these first skills.

Play safely by figuring out what, special equipment and safety gear you'll need. Planning an afternoon of snowshoeing or cross-country skiing? Pack water, snacks, fruit, and extra socks. If you're going out for a long time, keep your water bottle insulated from the cold so it doesn't freeze.

Don't head out onto the slopes or into remote country areas alone. Always go with a buddy and tell a friend what time you plan on returning. If you get in trouble and don't show up when you are supposed to, your friend has your back.

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