1 . 阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Gary McKee ran 365 marathons in as many days to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Gary McKee, 53, from Cleator Moor in Cumbria raised his arms in victory and was cheered by a crowd of supporters as he completed his 365th marathon of the year on New Year’s Eve. As of 4 pm on Saturday, he had raised more than £ 890,000 for the charities Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospice at Home West Cumbria, just shy of (缺少) his £1 million fundraising target. The father of three has gone through 22 pairs of sports shoes and has run 9,563 miles in rain, snow and sunshine to raise money for the charities.

“The support has been amazing and it always is and the West Cumbrians get behind us, but cancer affects everybody so it isn’t just a West Cumbrian thing, it’s a national thing,” said Gary. “I just hope that people do get behind us and we do raise those million pounds.” Gary has not only raised money for two fantastic charities, but he has also sprinkled magic on the local community and brought people together to support him with the challenge.

Chris Young, 29, ran 90 marathons with Mr. McKee. “Gary set a good example to me this year when I began running frequently with him and has given me both physical and mental resilience (适应力) that I don’t know if I would have ever discovered in myself in a million years. I know I don’t just speak for myself on that front as he has inspired not just me or the few, but the entire local community and beyond,” said Chris, “This challenge has raised a great amount of money for two fantastic charities, but the impact Gary has provided to the community and people around him is immeasurable. A lot of people’s lives will be much better off thanks to Gary’s efforts, mine included.”

1. What did Gary do when he completed his 365th marathon? (no more than 10 words)
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2. What is Gary’s goal of running 365 marathons? (no more than 10 words)
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3. How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 3? (no more than 10 words)
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4. In what ways has Gary McKee influenced Chris Young? (no more than 5 words)
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5. What does Gary’s story inspire you? Put it in your own words. (no more than 20 words)
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2 . Best Basketball Classes for the Pre-Teen Years in Fremont, CA

HoopSphere Basketball Academy
(510) 806-8992

You are not simply in a class at HoopSphere, but are joining a basketball journey. Confidence, adaptability, communication skills, teamwork, leadership, discipline, and hard work are all main byproducts of what we teach. These qualities all impact our students in everything they will do. We have many experienced coaches and our team is accustomed to working with all ages and levels. They are not only caring and passionate, but also outstanding teachers and communicators.

Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sun: Closed
Mission Hoops Academy
(510) 936-1336

We have our own indoor facility and all our coaches have experience at collegiate and professional level. We are an establishment where individuals from all walks of life can work together to become skilled athletes and respectable persons through the disciplined teaching of basketball and life skills.

Mon - Fri: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Coach Mickey
(408) 431-7950

We specialize in coaching group basketball training’s (2-4 players). A majority of our experience has been coaching kids from ages 5-15. We create a fun environment for our players but when necessary we will challenge them physically and mentally. Our main focus is on the fundamentals and applying these skills in competitive games.

Mon - Fri: Closed
Sat: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sun: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
SSB Basketball Academy
(510) 794-4888

SSB Basketball Academy was founded to expose today’s youth to the game of basketball in a fun manner. At SSB, we recognize that not all kids learn the same way and not all kids have the same goals. For some, basketball is just another form of recreation. Others may want to pursue the game more seriously. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and attract your child no matter his or her motives.

Mon - Sun: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
1. What is the additional benefit of attending the class at HoopSphere?

A．Personal growth.	B．Outstanding basketball lessons.
C．The progress of basketball skills.	D．Increased knowledge of basketball.

2. If you want to reach the level of a sportsman, you can best call ________.

A．(510) 794-4888	B．(510) 936-1336
C．(408) 431-7950	D．(510) 806-8992

3. In Coach Mickey’s class, ________.

A．having fun is the most important thing

B．there is no age limit of the participants

C．mastering and using basic skills are the major aims

D．participants can play basketball on Friday afternoon

4. Which basketball class allows you to join on Sunday afternoon?

A．HoopSphere Basketball Academy.	B．Mission Hoops Academy.
C．Coach Mickey.	D．SSB Basketball Academy.

5. Who will be least interested in this article?

A．Parents who want to play basketball themselves.

B．Parents with kids who want to learn some basketball skills.

C．Young students who would like to develop a hobby.

D．Young students who like to play basketball and improve themselves.

3 . 为了丰富同学们的课外活动，校学生会决定组建自行车俱乐部。假如你是校英语报的编辑李津，请你根据以下内容提示，写一份活动通知。
（1）俱乐部的活动内容：
①每周一次的基础训练，有教师辅导，安排在课外体育活动时间；
②每月一次的户外活动，安排在月末双休日；
（2）参加俱乐部的好处：内容自拟，至少两点；
（3）如何加入俱乐部：到6号大楼1层102房间报名。
注意：短文不少于100词。
参考词汇：自行车俱乐部Cycling Club
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4 . Nicole was always insecure about herself. She didn’t like how she looked. She thought she was too _______ and thin. She tried to gain _______ , but she never could. Most people would love to be in Nicole’s _______ though. Nicole also didn’t know why she was so _______ . She wished she could easily talk to others and make new friends.

Nicole’s _______ was so low that her friends started to get annoyed with her. Nicole’s mom _______ her to join a sports team at school. Nicole did not want to, because she didn’t want to be _______ . After several days of _______ , Nicole finally gave in to her mother’s request. Nicole decided to _______ the basketball team. She used to play it when she was younger. It ________ that Nicole was tall.

When Nicole went to try-outs, she ________ all the people she was competing against. She started to ________ herself to the other girls, and found they were all shorter than her, but they were more confident. Nicole tried to put them out of her mind. The coach asked the girls to shoot free throws, run short distance, and then ________ , asked them to play a game. Nicole was doing well, and she was ________ . She didn’t realize that she still had basketball skills. Nicole helped the team win and became confident about herself. She ________ she was good at something.

1.

A．short

B．tall

C．old

D．happy

2.

A．strength

B．experience

C．weight

D．acceptance

3.

A．situation

B．company

C．defence

D．possession

4.

A．noisy

B．gifted

C．shy

D．social

5.

A．expectation

B．patience

C．enthusiasm

D．confidence

6.

A．encouraged

B．invited

C．caused

D．permitted

7.

A．transformed

B．fascinated

C．refused

D．abandoned

8.

A．exercises

B．efforts.

C．rescues

D．surprises

9.

A．cry out for

B．keep up with

C．try out for

D．carry on with

10.

A．helped

B．predicted

C．happened

D．seemed

11.

A．interrupted

B．observed

C．selected

D．blamed

12.

A．adjust

B．explain

C．tell

D．compare

13.

A．constantly

B．doubtfully

C．suddenly

D．finally

14.

A．ignorant

B．secure

C．grateful

D．surprised

15.

A．knew

B．forgot

C．agreed

D．hoped