1 . In a race, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves. For Frank Schutt, his personal best turned out not to be about marking the fastest _____ but displaying the biggest heart.

At the beginning of an urban running race, Frank was confident that he would probably have the _____ to qualify for the upcoming state final race. Meanwhile, another runner, Jeffery White, aiming to beat his personal record, continued to _____ himself hard after a fast start.

Unexpectedly, with less than 200 meters to go. Jeffery's legs cramped up (抽筋) and failed him. But his will did not. _____ to finish, Jeffery rose from the ground and continued on. But he'd made it only 25 meters more before going down.

Jeffery didn't want to give up. With his effort, the young runner pulled himself up and with a(n) _____ gait (步法), moved forward for one final push. _____ , before reaching the finish line, he lay on the ground again. His legs had given out.

At that moment, Frank ran to him and offered a helping hand. Frank's first attempt to get Jeffery up failed, but he too refused to _____ . With a second pull, Jeffery was on his feet. Then with Jeffery holding Frank for _____ , the two completed the final 175 meters. Frank even _____ the injured runner crossing the finish line first.

Today, the emphasis in athletics is often put on breaking records, so it was inspiring to see for an athlete like Frank, the value of true ______ was still there.

1.

A．team

B．way

C．growth

D．time

2.

A．passion

B．potential

C．motivation

D．efficiency

3.

A．train

B．prove

C．push

D．behave

4.

A．Convinced

B．Determined

C．Inspired

D．Moved

5.

A．unconfident

B．final

C．flexible

D．unsteady

6.

A．Unfortunately

B．Actually

C．Apparently

D．Gradually

7.

A．fight

B．act

C．quit

D．rest

8.

A．suggestion

B．support

C．ability

D．comfort

9.

A．secured

B．caught

C．observed

D．left

10.

A．friendship

B．championship

C．sportsmanship

D．membership

2 . COMPETITION

Draw a sea creature for our ocean poster

Are you a gifted artist? Do you think you can draw a prize-winning dolphin or shark? In celebration of World Ocean Day on 8 June, The Week Junior is running a competition to create an awesome poster featuring some of the world’s coolest sea creatures, and your artwork could be part of it!

How to enter

Draw a picture of your favorite sea creature and send your picture by email to competitions@theweekjunior.com with OCEAN POSTER as the subject line by 10 April 2022. Make sure you’ve included your name, age, chosen sea creature, the address and phone number of your parent or guardian.

Once the competition has closed, our judges will pick 10 of the best animal drawings. They will be looking for the most creative and colorful drawings, so don’t be afraid to go big!

What you could win

The winning pictures will be shown on a The Week Junior ocean poster.

Each winner will also receive a paint brush set worth over £80, which will be delivered to you.

Terms and conditions

The Week Junior will not share your personal details with third parties. The Week Junior will only use personal details to contact the competition winners.

No responsibility can be accepted for entries that have been lost or damaged in transit( 运送 ), any technical failure or any event that may cause the competition to stop. Entries must be received before 11:59 pm on 10 April 2022.

All winners will be informed accordingly 4–6 weeks after the competition closes. By entering the competition all participants give permission for their artwork to be published online. Entries cannot be returned to senders.

1. The drawing competition is held to ________.

A．celebrate World Ocean Day	B．help the talented artists
C．advertise The Week Junior	D．protect dolphins and sharks

2. Winners of the competition will ________.

A．meet the judges	B．get prize money
C．accept delivery of prizes	D．receive an ocean poster

3. What will The Week Junior be responsible for?

A．The privacy of the participants.	B．The damage or loss of pictures.
C．The return of the artwork to the senders.	D．The computer problems in sending emails.

3 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Tanni was born     1     an illness, which made her unable to move her muscles normally. Tanni was interested in sports, but when she     2     (grow) up she didn’t see many disabled athletes on television. Then several years later, while watching the London wheelchair marathon, she saw an athlete she knew. She dreamed that she would be on the starting line,     3     (compete) in the marathon too. Finally her dream came true. She was not only on the starting line, but also the winner at the finish line. Tanni believes you’ll never know what you can do     4     you try.

4 .

As college sports continue to be hugely popular and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) brings in large amounts of money, people have restarted the debate on whether college athletes should get paid.

Supporters of the idea believe that, because college athletes are bringing in audiences, they should receive some sort of compensation (补偿). In fact, the NCAA brings in about $1 billion income a year, but college athletes don’t receive any of that money in the form of a paycheck. Additionally, people who believe college athletes should be paid state that paying college athletes will actually encourage them to remain in college longer and not turn professionals as quickly, either by giving them a way to begin earning money in college or requiring them to sign a contract (合同) saying they’ll stay at the university for a certain number of years while making an agreed-upon salary.

People who argue against the idea of paying college athletes believe the practice could be disastrous for college sports. Paying athletes would turn college sports into a bidding (竞拍) war, where only the richest schools could afford top athletes, and most schools would be shut out from developing a talented team. It could also harm the camaraderie within many college teams if players become unhappy that certain teammates are making more money than they are.

Those against paying college athletes also believe that the athletes are receiving enough benefits already. The top athletes receive scholarships that are worth tens of thousands per year. They receive free food and textbooks, get travel bonuses and free equipment, and can use their time in college as a way to attract the attention of professional coaches. No other college students receive anywhere near as much from their schools.

While both sides have good points, it’s clear that the negatives of paying college athletes far outweigh the positives. College athletes have been compensated enough. Adding a salary would result in a college athletic system where only a few athletes are paid by some schools who enter bidding wars to sign them up, while most student athletics and college athletic programs suffer or even shut down for lack of money. Continuing to offer the present benefits to student athletes makes it possible for as many people to benefit from and enjoy college sports as possible.

1. It can be learned from Paragraph 2 that college athletes ________.

A．have earned what they are promised

B．tend to serve college longer when paid

C．should sign a contract to make an agreed-upon salary

D．prefer to stay at university rather than turn professionals

2. The underlined word “camaraderie” in Paragraph 3 is similar to “________”.

A．friendship

B．competition

C．spirit

D．communication

3. People against paying college athletes believe ________.

A．schools would be unable to afford it

B．it could be harmful to college sports

C．no other college students receive benefits

D．students would value payments over achievements

4. What is the author’s attitude towards paying college athletes?

A．Uncertain.

B．Satisfied.

C．Unsupportive.

D．Expectant.

5 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

On the school basketball team Paul used to be nobody but a replacement    1     skills were not recognized by the coach.

Then during one match, when one player accidentally hurt his knee, Paul    2     (put) onto the court. Paul knew it was his time    3     (shine). He gave it his best shot and the other team couldn’t even keep up with him. Finally, Paul helped the team win the match    4     two points. The crowd couldn’t stop clapping and cheering.

6 . 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从方框中选择适当的词并用正确的形式填空。

strive for greatness          wipe out             die out            be committed to be to blame                 in one's attempt to          get ahead       up to in short take action               set so apart            at risk of            boil down to

Why do Olympic athletes push themselves to the limits? One of the Olympic triathletes personifies the phrase herself.

To get to the top, she has made an endless list of sacrifices and it     1     this: she was born with an enormous amount of drive and determination. From a small girl, she would stay in at lunchtime just to     2     on class work; she would ride on the bus on her own at ten years old and go to swim 100 length is of the pool. This was time she could have spent with friends, playing and engaging in other pursuits. Later,     3     achieve glory in professional, she had undergone much physical and mental intensity. However, inspired by another stellar triathlete, she was always willing to do an extra little bit during her every workout, which gradually     4     from the other competitors.

Having been through fears and tears, she never regrets. To reach the winner's platform, athletes should     5     their sport. It is hard to live a life in a normal and balanced way, but these words are not used for the athletes who     6    .

7 . 阅读短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A London Marathon runner saw a competitor who needed help. The competitor had fallen to the ground, so he     1     (pick) him up. When he fell down again, he decided to support him to the finish line 200 metres away. Matthew, the runner who     2     (selfless) helped his competitor, became famous on the Internet. The two runners became friends and     3     (meet) at next year's London Marathon, hopefully.

8 . A Football Match

My father is a great football fan. In his young days he was the captain of his college Football Eleven. Now he often goes to see a football match. Sometimes he _______ a football match on TV. He never loses a _______ to see a good football match as far as possible.

Last Sunday my father _______ me to see a football match. It was played at King's Stadium at Lords Avenue. We _______ the Stadium on our bike. We parked the scooter and _______ two tickets and then entered the Stadium.

The match was between a Local team and a visiting Russian team. The Stadium was full to capacity. It was a cool and bright afternoon of October. The tall and strong players looked very smart in their team uniforms. The match soon _______ It proved to be an exciting match.

The Russians played fast and scored the first goal in the 15th minute. The Local team kicked hard. Before interval (中场休息) they scored an equalizer(扳平比分). The match continued after the interval. In the fifth _______ the Russians scored another goal. Their shooting and team-work were _______

In the second half the Russians showed their best. The Local team tried hard but could not match the _______ . It became a one-sided game. They proved far superior. The Russians __________ the match by 4 goals to 1.

It was an enjoyable experience. I shall never forget this experience.

1.

A．gets

B．organizes

C．views

D．takes

2.

A．dream

B．lesson

C．subject

D．chance

3.

A．allowed

B．took

C．followed

D．guided

4.

A．reached

B．noticed

C．imagined

D．remembered

5.

A．bought

B．sold

C．borrowed

D．lost

6.

A．stopped

B．started

C．continued

D．delayed

7.

A．hour

B．week

C．minute

D．day

8.

A．calm

B．nervous

C．honest

D．excellent

9.

A．visitors

B．coaches

C．audiences

D．performers

10.

A．gave up

B．won

C．cancelled

D．prepared for

9 . The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23, 2021 after a year of waiting due to the pandemic. Let's take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.

No spectators

There are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections. About 950 people, including officials and journalists, will watch in the main stadium, organizers said. Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Male and female flag-bearers

The International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations to select two flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, including one woman, as women's participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent, making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.

Oath (宣誓) session updated

One of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremony—the Olympic oath—has been significantly adapted in order to “highlight the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality”. The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to six—two athletes, two coaches and two judges.

Simplified ceremony

In the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public, the performances are integrated with dances, scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.

In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly simplified, with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.

1. Why isn't there any spectator during the opening ceremony?

A．To limit the number of people present.

B．To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.

C．To control the spread of an infectious disease.

D．To make room for the athletes all over the world.

2. Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?

A．Women will be in a leading position in sports.

B．Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.

C．Women will play a more important part in society.

D．More and more women will take part in the Olympic Games.

3. Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?

A．Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.

B．Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.

C．About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.

D．The opening ceremony presents the traditional culture of Japan.

10 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Technology in sports is a beautiful thing. With the help of modern technology, including AI, sports coverage     1     (get) more interesting recently. However, this doesn’t mean technology is flawless.

In October, a Scottish soccer club decided to livestream its matches due to the pandemic, using an AI robot camera to track the ball.     2    , the camera appeared to mistake the bald(秃头的) head of the referee for the ball, so it repeatedly     3     (swing) back to follow the referee instead of the actual game.

Many viewers who paid for the match complained they missed their team scoring a goal because of this error. Some suggested that the referee should be given a hat.