1 . 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。

Chinese products shine among Hangzhou Asian Games participants

Chinese products won the admiration of many foreign participants at the 19h Asian Games, which     1     (conclude) in Hangzhou, the capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 8th.

Oksana Chusovitina,     2     48-year-old Uzbek gymnast, expressed her admiration for the training     3     (facility) and comfortable accommodations. She even inquired about where     4     (purchase) the same mattress she used in the Asian Games Village. To her delight, the mattress manufacturer gifted her one after hearing about her interest. In     5     (add) to the athletes, former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal, who came to Hangzhou to watch the Games, bought a pair of stylish sunglasses at the market. Some international athletes also visited the Wulin Night Market,     6     they bought items like handmade silver jewelry, Chinese-style hairpins     7     (feature) plum blossom patterns. Among the items was a distinctive local mask recognized     8     a traditional cultural item.

Moreover, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) continues to draw international visitors. An athlete from the UAE bought wormwood heating compress packs,     9     another packed an entire suitcase with Chinese patent medicines for his family. He explained that his mother is a TCM lover and that such medicines are     10     (fair) hard to come by overseas.

2 . Olympic Games organizers in France presented the 2024 Olympic torch (火炬) that will light the Summer Games in the country a year from now. In the Olympic torch tradition, many people carry the torch in turn from Greece to the current location of the Games. After it has traveled thousands of kilometers. the torch will light the Olympic cauldron (火炬台) at the Opening Ceremony of the next Olympic Games.

French designer Mathieu Lehanneur created the torch. which is 70 centimeters long and made of lightweight steel. Lehanneur said its shape is inspired by the famous Seine River, which flows through Paris. He said the torch is equal from top to bottom and all around the middle, which stands for equality between athletes. The twisting shape of the torch represents peace.

The torch was made with lightweight steel. Its lower half copies the movement of the Seine, along which the opening ceremony will take place for over 500,000 viewers.

Lehanneur said he wants the torch to represent the kind of event that Paris 2024 hopes to be. “I wanted to move away from the torch appearing as an object of conquest (征服),” Lehanneur said. He also told reporters that designing the torch was much more techn1cal than he thought it would be. “The magic is not the torch itself. but the flame” Lehanneur said.

The torch will be lit up in Olympia, Grecce on April 16, 2024, followed by a nine day torch relay before sailing across the Mediterranean Sea from Athens to Marseille on May 8. It will then pass through several important places , which include Strasbourg , the Pantheon in Paris, the Mont Saint-Michel and multiple French territories.

Tony Estanguet, the Paris 2024 chief, said the torch is “very ,very beautiful”. He also said it is “...very pure, It’s perfectly balanced in the hand.”

1. Why is the torch equal from top to bottom?

A．It is easy for torch-bearers to carry.	B．It is the symbol of the Seine River.
C．It represents peace among nations.	D．It shows equality between players.

2. What can be inferred from Lehanneur’s words?

A．He wishes Paris 2024 to be the best ever.	B．The torch is more important than the flame.
C．Designing the torch is harder than he thinks.	D．He thinks highly of the torch’s appearance.

3. How long will it take the torch to travel from Greece to France?

A．Twenty two days.

B．Fifteen days.

C．Nine days.

D．Eight days.

4. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A travel brochure.

B．A sports magazine.

C．A science report.

D．A research paper.

3 . Aside from Seahawks coaches shouting during training camp, you may find head coach Pete Carroll throwing passes to receivers or casually running 100-yard sprints (短跑) down the field before the practice begins.

At 71 years old, Carroll says he has no magical secret to staying active and healthy while being the NFL’s oldest head coach. All of the constant physical activity is just who he is and who he’s always been. “I’m trying to have fun, to tell you the truth,” Carroll says. “I have to work and stay in shape to do the things I want to do.”

Carroll is the oldest active head coach, and will turn 72 on September 15. Carroll doesn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to stay engaged with the game he grew up with—even if it’s as simple as completing passes to his wide receivers.

Associate head coach Carl Smith has had fond memories of Carroll since 1982 when the pair coached football together at North Carolina State. So, at Seahawks practices, when Smith sees Carroll run sprints and be increasingly active, it isn’t anything new. “He hasn’t really changed since I met him in 1982,” Smith says. “He’s always had that active mindset... He’s uncommonly consistent and curious about things.”

Carroll’s plentiful energy can be translated into training camp. “Pete’s pretty much about competing,” says Will Dissly. “And he’s really done a good job of making sure that’s the point in this game... It’s a big reason why we’re successful.” Dissly is one of many Seahawks players who sees Carroll’s work as a stimulus. Dissly says if his head coach can participate in all of these activities at his age, nothing will stop him from showing up every day and competing.

1. Which benefits Carroll most in keeping fit according to the text?

A．Enough sleep.	B．Regular exercise.
C．A balance d diet.	D．A caring friend.

2. What can we infer about Carroll from Smith’s words?

A．He is a determined person.	B．He helps his partner a lot.
C．He respects others’ privacy.	D．He is tired of running sprints.

3. What do the underlined words “a stimulus” in the last paragraph mean?

A．A difficult process.	B．A temporary success.
C．An unexpected change.	D．An inspiring reminder.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A healthy lifestyle.	B．Lasting friendships.
C．A football coach.	D．Tips on intense training.

4 . Last Sunday, the famous Champs-Elysees street in Paris was turned into a giant outdoor classroom for a special spelling event called “The Big Dictation”. The event was a chance for people who love words to show off their listening and spelling skills in an unusual setting.

The Big Dictation of Champs-Elysees was organized by a writer named Rachid Santaki. He came up with the idea of large groups of people taking part in dictations back in 2013. Over 50,000 people asked to join the special spelling event on the Champs-Elysees, which turned one of Paris’s busiest streets into a classroom, with cars replaced by desks. In the end, around 5,000 people, aged 10 to 90, were chosen to take part.

Just like in school, a large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous building, the Arc de Triomphe. Several famous people were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. After the dictation is read, the text on the screen lets people check their work.

Not everyone found it easy. Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.”

Even adults found it challenging, reporting that it caused stress and worry. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes.

Marc-Antoine Jamet is in charge of the Champs-Elysees Committee, who brought the event to the famous street. He said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right but also about bringing people together.

Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. That event was also run by Mr. Santaki.

1. How many people were chosen to take part in The Big Dictation last Sunday?

A．Around 1, 500.

B．Around 2,000.

C．Around 5,000.

D．Over 50,000.

2. What does Samson think of The Big Dictation?

A．Easy.

B．Exciting.

C．Boring.

D．Challenging.

3. What is a goal of The Big Dictation?

A．To break the record for the dictation event.

B．To introduce a famous street to the world.

C．To reduce the learning pressure of students.

D．To remember the founder of the competition.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．The Famous Scenic Spots of France

B．A Spelling Event Took Place on a Paris Street

C．The French Love for Spelling Competitions

D．An Outdoor Classroom Unique to the British

5 . Who would win a race between a human and a horse?

An annual event in a small town in Wales may have the _________. In the Man Versus (对抗) Horse marathon, _________ and their horses race runners over a distance of about 36 kilometers — a little shorter than an official marathon — on hills, paths and _________ across small rivers.

Out of 50 horses that _________ the race in June 2022, 40 finished, along with around 450 individual human runners and over 120 human relay teams. And for just the third time in the event’s_________, a human was the winner — an Englishman named Ricky Lightfoot.

Lightfoot, a 37-year-old firefighter from Cumbria in northwest England, finished more than two minutes _________ than the first horse — Invictus, ridden by Kim Alman. With his time of 2 hours, 20 minutes and 23 seconds, he was the first human to _________ since 2007. Lightfoot, a successful long-distance runner, won around $4, 250 from the victory. But do you know how the event _________?

It is said that the idea for the race came from a (n) _________ 42 years ago in a local pub, according to the event’s website. After __________ two customers disagreeing about whether a human could __________ a horse over a long distance, the landlord decided to put it to the __________, organizing the first race in 1980. __________, it wasn’t until 2004 that a human finally came out on top.

__________ events have been held around the world in recent years, including an 80-kilometer __________ in Arizona in the US.

1.

A．mystery

B．answer

C．evidence

D．solution

2.

A．riders

B．coaches

C．trainers

D．owners

3.

A．still

B．yet

C．even

D．soon

4.

A．started

B．completed

C．quit

D．supported

5.

A．plan

B．guideline

C．future

D．history

6.

A．later

B．earlier

C．longer

D．slower

7.

A．challenge

B．compete

C．win

D．appear

8.

A．broke in

B．went on

C．took off

D．came into being

9.

A．experiment

B．argument

C．theory

D．question

10.

A．hearing

B．imagining

C．minding

D．keeping

11.

A．approach

B．attack

C．beat

D．feed

12.

A．measure

B．wonder

C．debate

D．test

13.

A．Instead

B．Besides

C．Actually

D．However

14.

A．Traditional

B．Similar

C．Unusual

D．Typical

15.

A．record

B．walk

C．race

D．path

6 . People who enjoy running often like to take part in running events as well. Signing up for a particular event and then working towards it can be a great way to achieve goals and increase confidence.     1     A number of running events also include a choice for people who would rather walk, but still want to take part in the event.

The most common types of running events are races.    2     For example, marathons and ultra-marathons are very long and challenging runs, but a shorter race such as a 5K or 10K can be a good place to start, followed by a half-marathon.    3     Generally, running events are related to a particular group or charity. Many running events encourage runners to raise money for certain charities. Runners can then run together during the race if they choose, and the individual sponsors (赞助者) who donated money to the runners have the satisfaction of helping a charity as well as helping their friends participate in a race. Many runs are scheduled every year in the same location or city because it is a good way to raise money for a cause as well as to encourage physical fitness.

    4     Schools frequently have running meets, where different schools will come to one location, and students will compete against each other in individual events.    5    

A．The distance run is only part of each running event.

B．There are many different kinds of races to suit different running ability levels.

C．Of course, there are other events in addition to races.

D．Running is one of the cheapest and most affordable forms of exercising.

E．Running events can also be a great way to have fun and meet other people.

F．These meets often last all day, and winners typically receive medals after a competition.

G．Most of active runners have lower blood pressure compared to people who don’t run.

7 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I had just a very wonderful day. Although all my days were always wonderful to me, that day was completely different. There was a bulletin(公告)board saying that they would need to find volleyball players for the girls and I was so happy! I have been loving playing volleyball since my mother taught me how to play. I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to play! Then I read more what was on that bulletin board, which said that here would be an audition(试演)after three weeks! “Three weeks?” I thought about it I did know how to play volleyball but I was not much of an expert in doing it but I still wanted to try.

After that I was determined to practice volleyball every day. I practiced hard again and again each day and never got tired of doing the same practice through all the days, and finally, the day came. I was so prepared for this and hurried to the gym to the audition. When I had reached the gym, I was surprised to see that 12 or 14 girls were lining up and I guessed I was the last one to arrive. Then our audition began. Some of the girls failed to pass the audition and some passed.

There was only one position left to complete the 6 girls to join the volleyball team and suddenly I felt nervous because the person in front of me was going to take the serve(发球). Then the girl hit the ball and then the ball didn’t pass over the net! The girl hit her forehead and left, leaving me standing in the middle of the court.

Then the coach spoke, “Okay, you serve.” She handed me the ball and I caught it with my hands. As the ball was in my hands, my hands were suddenly sweating and so was I!

注意：
1．续写词数应为150字左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I then suddenly became nervous about this.

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I come to a stop, taking a deep breath and began.

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8 . NPR’s Student Podcast (播客) Challenge is back — for a fifth year! This year’s competition will open for entries on January 6, 2023 and close on April 28.

As in past years, our judges will choose winners in two categories: grades five through eight and grades nine through twelve. Entries must be submitted by an educator or a student leader who’s 18 years old or older. Another important rule is that the maximum length of your podcast is within eight minutes, and longer entries will be disqualified.

Our judges will use the following criteria to narrow down and choose the winners:

Information and structure, 40 percent

Does the podcast tell a good story or teach us something new and important? Is it structured in a way that keeps listeners engaged? Can we easily follow the story you’re telling or the information you’re explaining? Have you spent time cutting out unnecessary information to make sure the main ideas come through clearly?

Personality and creativity, 40 percent

Does it have personality, or does it sound like you’re reading from a script (脚本)? Does it make us laugh or cry or leave us deep in thought?

Production, 20 percent

We’re not judging you on how fancy your equipment is and we don’t expect you to be an expert on recording and editing sound, but we hope you’ll try.

Some podcasts may use a narration (讲述) format. Others may be more of an interview format. If you use sound apart from interviews and narration, make sure it is clear and smooth.

1. What is the deadline for handing in your podcast?

A．January 6.

B．February 18.

C．March 26.

D．April 28.

2. Who are qualified to submit the podcast to the competition?

A．All monitors.

B．Any student.

C．Teachers.

D．Parents.

3. What is a requirement for the entries?

A．They should be more than eight minutes.	B．They must be well structured and edited.
C．They have to adopt an interview format.	D．They must be produced with special sound effects.

9 . FIFA Ticketing Centres

The Last-Minute over the counter sales in Doha, Qatar starts on 18 October 2022 at the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre (MTC), and from 30 October at the Ticketing Centre(TCX). Both ticketing centres will be open until the final match day of the competition on 18 December 2022.

The exact location of the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre (Doha Exhibition &. Convention Center—DECC) can be found here and the exact location of the Ticketing Centre (Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena) can be found here.

Please find below the opening hours of the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre;

Dates/Opening hours (Doha time)

18.10.2022- 17.12.2022/Sat-Thu:10:00-22:00; Fri:14:00-22:00

18.12.2022/10:00-18:00

Please find below the opening hours of the Ticketing Centre:

Dates/Opening hours (Doha time)

30.10.2022- 17.12.2022/Sat-Thu:10:00-22:00; Fri:14:00-22:00

18.12.2022/10:00-18:00

In addition to ticket sales, you may visit the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre and Ticketing

Centre for customer service enquiries and mobile ticket supports.

Please note that it is not possible to purchase tickets in the Ticketing Service Point (TSP) located in Hamad International Airport as this facility is dedicated for customers arriving in Qatar and needing information about ticketing or support on how to download the FIFA Ticketing Application and their respective tickets.

All tickets purchased over the counter at the FIFA Main Ticketing Centre as of 18 October or at the Ticketing Centre from 30 October during the Last-Minute sales phase will be delivered as paper tickets, in-person directly after completing the ticket application process and paying for tickets.

Please treat your tickets with care and keep them safe at all times as duplicate (复制) tickets will not be issued.

1. When does FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 end?

A．On 18 October 2022.	B．On 30 October 2022.
C．On 18 December 2022.	D．On 30 December 2022.

2. Which place should you avoid when buying tickets?

A．MTC.

B．TSP.

C．TCX.

D．DECC.

3. How can you get the Last-Minute tickets bought over the counter?

A．By mail.	B．By contacting agents.
C．By downloading digital tickets.	D．By picking up in person.

10 . Welcome to the 2022 Hal Leonard Vocal(声乐的)Competition

2022 will be the twelfth year of the annual Hal Leonard Vocal Competition, an innovative online competition for singers. This is the only vocal competition for all of North America aimed at young singers, aged 23 and under, and one of the first competitions for music students held entirely online on YouTube.

Unlike almost every other music competition, there is no entry fee, making it accessible to any qualified singer, who records a video of singing a song, and then posts it on the Internet by the deadline. This saves the commonly encountered expenses of traveling to specific destinations, as is the case in conventional music competitions.

It includes four age categories:

·Children: 12 and under

·Early Teens:13～15

·High School:16～18

·College Undergraduates/Young Adults:19～23

A certain amount of money is awarded to first place winners in each category, and valuable gift certificates are awarded to those singers placed second and third. Gift certificates are also possible for those named Honorable Mention.

Notice:

·Video entries must be submitted before February 2,2022.

·The video must clearly show your face. A stationary camera position throughout, showing your face and most of your body, is perfectly acceptable, even preferable.

·Singers are required to sing their selections from memory. If a singer’s performance is not memorized, the entry will be disqualified.

·You may sing with a live pianist in your video entry,or you may sing with official Hal Leonard recorded accompaniments. We will not accept unaccompanied entries. You can not accompany yourself.

·You are required to introduce yourself and your selections in the video, either verbally before your selection or with a title card before the songs.

1. How is the competition different from other music competitions?

A．It is held annually.	B．It charges no entry fee.
C．It is aimed at teens.	D．It offers travel chances.

2. What will go to the first place winners?

A．Cash prizes.	B．Travel tickets.
C．Gift certificates.	D．Expensive cameras.

3. What are the participants required to do in their video entries?

A．Hide their faces all the time.	B．Accompany themselves alone.
C．Sing songs from their memory.	D．Avoid introducing themselves.