1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What sport has NOT been accepted by the Olympic Committee?

A．Bowling.

B．Climbing.

C．Skateboarding.

2. What does Lucy’s grandma often do with her friends?

A．She watches TV.

B．She plays card game.

C．She plays computer games.

3. Why does the man suggest including Bridge in the Olympics?

A．Because the winner will be obvious.

B．Because the game will be widely spread.

C．Because the older age group will be involved.

4. How do the speakers sound at the end of the conversation?

A．Optimistic.

B．Humorous.

C．Curious.

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I grew up in southeastern Michigan. I was a fan of Detroit Tigers, a famous baseball team, as a young boy.

My childhood dream was to be like my hero, Al Kaline, and someday play for the Tigers. My Dad would take me to Tiger Stadium several times a year and my hero Al Kaline would never let me down. We never attended a game that he didn’t get at least one hit.

I was crazy about baseball. If there was a game in my high school, I was never absent. I kept practising so that I could achieve my dream of playing for the Tigers, and I was doing well at each level of play. Later, I got a chance to sign up for a strong American Legion baseball program. There I met our coach, Bob Ohm, who knew a lot of baseball and taught each of us the basics as well as more advanced baseball skills. With Bob Ohm’s help and my hard work, I had set new records in many baseball championships.

My dream to be like my hero seemed to draw near. One summer, I went up to play the final season in Marinette. There were scouts who came to find the best players. This was it! My big chance!

Well, as the game progressed I hit the ball very well getting five hits in the game. Unfortunately, I also made four mistakes. The final mistake actually drew laughter from the crowd.

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1. 续写词数应为150个左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

After the game, I knew my dream of playing professional baseball was lost.

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Today, I teach baseball in a high school.

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3 . The International Federation of Pickleball, with 60 member countries and counties, is working to make sure pickleball will be part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.     1    

“Pickleball comes from tennis, badminton and table tennis,” says Hope Tolley, managing director of USA Pickleball.       2     And it uses square paddles (球拍) and a small plastic ball that’s similar in size to a tennis ball, but much lighter.

Unlike tennis, you can score only when it’s your turn to serve. What you should do is keep the ball in the air, and if your opponent(called the receiver)fails to return the ball over the net, you get the point.     3     If not, you’ll end up with a shot that fails to reach the net. Matches can be played in doubles or singles, and games are played to 11 points.

    4     Because the game can vary the intensity-going all out or taking a slower pace-pickleball suits professional athletes and beginners alike. It’s a great workout and it’s a low-influence sport, so it’s easy on players’ joints (关节).

People who are really into the sport can join tournaments at various levels. The first World Pickleball Games will be held next summer in Austin, Texas.     5    

A．Here’s how the game is played.

B．So be sure to hit with enough force.

C．Make sure you can’t stand in wrong position.

D．Playing pickleball can’t have any negative impact on players.

E．It’s played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly lowered tennis net.

F．If you haven’t played it yourself, you’ve probably at least heard of pickleball.

G．By 2030, pickleball is expected to have as many as 40 million players worldwide.

4 . 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。

Qiu Yunting, one of the ballet dancers of the National Ballet of China, won the Best Female Dancer award during the 31st Benois de la Danse. Benois de la Danse, which     1    (found) in 1991 in Moscow by the International Dance Association, is the international ballet prize     2    (know) as the “Ballet Oscar”.

Qiu     3    (stand) out among her competitors—ballet dancers from seven countries, such as Russia, French and Canada, winning the award with her role, Tatiana. Actually, Tatiana is the heroine of Onegin, which is one of the     4    (world) greatest ballets based on Russian poet and playwright Alexander Pushkin’s novel Eugene Onegin.

In the face of the award, she seemed to be in a dream. “I am very honored. I was one of the nominators (提名者) nine years ago, and this award is just     5     a dream that has come true, ” said Qiu,     6     accepted the award on June 20 in Moscow,     7    (express) her gratitude to the National Ballet of China and the organizers of Benois de la Danse.

    8     artist commented on Qiu’s performance, “She plays the role from a teenager, to a young woman and then to a middle-aged woman     9    (perfect). She was a great surprise during the     10    (compete) and she is Tatiana.”

5 . The design of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch (火炬) was shown on July 25, marking almost a year until the opening ceremony (典礼) of the Paris Olympic Games.

The torch, measuring 70 centimeters and weighing 3.3 pounds, is made with lightweight radiant steel and is known for its champagne color, a color of French white wine.

Mathieu Lehanneur, the designer of the torch said that he drew inspiration from three Paris 2024 symbols-equality, water and   peacefulness. Equality is shown by perfect balance. Peacefulness is shown by the gentleness of the curves. The lower half features a relief pattern that copies the movement of the River Seine, along which the opening ceremony will be held.

It will be the first torch in the history of the Games to be used for both the Olympics and Paralympics. Past designs have shared similarities but are different in shape and color. This is part of the organizing committee’s plan to “build bridges between the Olympic and Paralympic Games”, Paris 2024’s president Tony Estanguet said in a statement.

Equality means putting the same ambition into organising the Paralympic Games as the Olympic Games. Following on from the medals to the mascots, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will share the same torch design.

Equality in the Paris 2024 project is also reflected in the strong promise to equality in the Olympic Games: For the first time in the history of the Games, as many women as men will take part in the competitions. Reflecting this desire for peace, the torch, with its curves and rounded lines, is filled with   gentleness. The design of the torch delivers generosity and unity.

“Such a project is a dream for a designer, because it’s a project that connects something symbolic and technical in one, for a big moment,” Lehanneur said.

1. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The shape of the torch.

B．The inspiration of the torch.

C．The ceremony of the Games.

D．The location of the opening ceremony.

2. What is special about the torch?

A．It is very heavy.

B．It is perfect in shape.

C．It copies the movement of the River Seine

D．It will be used in the Olympics and Paralympics

3. What can we infer from what Lehanneur said in the last paragraph?

A．He had a passion for sports.

B．He wanted to be a well-known designer.

C．He felt a sense of achievement and pride.

D．He wished to connect everything together.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．A designer realized his dream	B．Inspiration of the 2024 Games
C．Paris 2024 showed torch design	D．Equality, water and peacefulness

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What helps Karl most to become successful?

A．Hard work.

B．Good training.

C．A set schedule.

2. What does Karl usually do before the game day?

A．He has good meals.

B．He has a good rest.

C．He does more training.

3. When does Karl get to the stadium on the game day?

A．At about 8: 30 a. m.

B．At about 9: 00 a. m.

C．At about 9: 50 a. m.

4. Why do Karl’s team watch videos of past games?

A．To avoid the mistakes they’ve made.

B．To relax themselves completely.

C．To know the opposing team.

7 . Sharing China Photo Contest(比)2024

Chinese Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival for Chinese people. Joyful celebrations take place all over the world during the festive days. No matter who you are or where you are from, you are welcome to send us photos of valuable moments from Chinese New Year celebrations.

Suggested subjects include:

·Traditional customs (风俗), such as cleaning the house and New Year’s Eve dinner.

·Modern customs, such as the Spring Festival travel rush, giving out or receiving mobile red envelopes (红包) or travelling.

·National activities, such as dragon dances, lion dances, yangko dances, local customs.

·Foreigners experiencing the Spring Festival, such as celebrations around the world or anything that shows the integration (融合) of the festival and local life.

Awards and Prizes

The contest will choose 50 photos (single or group).

First prize: 5 photos, with 2,000 RMB in prize money for each winner

Second prize: 15 photos, with 1,000 RMB in prize money for each winner

Third prize: 30 photos, with 600 RMB in prize

When

The delivery date: from Dec 20, 2023 to Feb 12, 2024

The result will be published on June 1, 2024

The rules

·All entries (参赛作品) must be real and not photo edited. The color of the image may be changed.

·Entries can be single photos or a group of photos. A group of photos counts as one entry and each group may have four to ten photos.

·Entries should have titles and a short photo description (such as time, place and people in the photo).

Host and organizers

Host: China International Culture Association

Organizers: Chinadaily.com.cn, Chinaculture.org

To learn more and deliver your entries:

http: //en. chinaculture. org/special_reports/sharingchina 2024/

1. What is the 2024 photo contest mainly about?

A．Chinese New Year celebrations.	B．Foreigners’ experiences in China.
C．Spring Festival celebrating activities abroad.	D．Chinese traditional and modern customs.

2. What is the last day of the delivery date?

A．December 20, 2023.

B．Feburary 12, 2024.

C．May 15, 2024.

D．June 1, 2024.

3. What is the requirement of the entries?

A．Entries can be edited photos.	B．Entries must be single photos.
C．Entries should be shared online.	D．Entries should have a short introduction.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike?

A．Her uncle.

B．Her father.

C．Her brother.

2. Why did the woman slow down at one point in the Regional Championship?

A．The road was full of rocks.

B．She was too tired to speed up.

C．Someone appeared on the road suddenly.

3. What does the woman think is the most important before race?

A．Doing sports to keep fit.

B．Looking at the route in advance.

C．Making sure the bike is in good condition.

4. What does the woman say about the clothes for a race?

A．They’re tight.

B．They’re pretty.

C．They’re comfortable.

9 . The heroes helping the stars shine

The 19th Asian Games, which comes to a close on Sunday, has witnessed the great contribution of people from all walks of life.

Liu Shuyi

The security staff member has been responsible for the protection of rifle (步枪) and pistol ammunition (手枪弹药) for events such as shooting and modern pentathlon (现代五项运动).

“Due to the varied gun control policies in different countries, we worried that athletes might not understand the local rules. However, those concerns were all relieved when everyone showed understanding and cooperation.” Liu said.

Lu Baolin

“I wake up every day at 2:00 am, set off at 4:30 am, drive more than 30 kilometers to take athletes to the competition venue, and then return to the Asian Games Village. Each round trip takes almost two hours, and on each competition day, I make the journey three times,” Lu said.

His son is also involved in the Games, providing security services. Due to their work commitments, they hardly see each other these days. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, the family spent over an hour chatting via video call, celebrating the festival together online.

Shi Futian

As a sports reporter at English-language newspaper China Daily, he said “I feel very lucky to participate in such a huge event as a journalist. I also hope that through our media coverage, more people will get to know the athletes and understand their stories.”

Li Guanlin

A volunteer at the Basketball Arena in Shaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, and his job is to ensure that the court is free from debris (碎片), sweat stains and watermarks, and to ensure the smooth progress of the matches by helping prevent athletes from slipping and avoiding any unnecessary injuries.

“When I am on duty at the court, my family will look for me during the live broadcast.

They told me that seeing me busily working makes them realize how much I’ve grown up.”

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1. What can we learn about Lu Baolin?

A．He is in charge of the security service.

B．He has to make a journey among different cities.

C．He sacrificed time spent with family due to his duty.

D．He doesn’t need to be an early riser during the Games.

2. Whose job is to guarantee the safety of the athletes on the court?

A．Liu Shuyi.

B．Lu Baolin.

C．Shi Futian.

D．Li Guanlin.

3. Where is the text most probably taken?

A．A sports magazine.	B．An online forum.
C．A government report.	D．A history textbook.

10 . Dave Player is the founder and CEO of Team BRIT, a car racing team. He wants to_________his team in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance sports car race in 2024. He explains,   “If you're an endurance racer, you'll be_________to compete in the race. Attending this famous event is the_________of every racing driver.”

If the team gains_________to the world's most demanding endurance race , they’ll_________the history books as the first all disabled team to do so. Some drivers with_________have taken part in it, but_________as wild cards. “We don't want to   _________them, ”Dave insists. “We want to compete on a_________playing field like others, as a statement that even as disabled racing drivers we__________on the world stage.”

Dave set up the charity KartForce in 2010 as a way for__________retired soldiers to use motorsport for recovery. He went on to start Team BRIT in 2015. Team member Bobby Trundle,   who has__________himself to car racing for years, says,   “Car racing has__________my life. Mentally, it's like relaxation and also I develop deep__________for the excitement. When I'm behind the wheel, my autism (自闭症) doesn't__________me. In fact, I consider it to be a super power of mine.”

1.

A．assist

B．involve

C．encourage

D．land

2.

A．fortunate

B．ready

C．anxious

D．willing

3.

A．destination

B．result

C．reward

D．dream

4.

A．admission

B．exposure

C．promotion

D．reference

5.

A．revise

B．create

C．enter

D．keep

6.

A．expectations

B．disabilities

C．ambition

D．concern

7.

A．obviously

B．probably

C．rarely

D．merely

8.

A．follow

B．evaluate

C．miss

D．ignore

9.

A．special

B．level

C．formal

D．professional

10.

A．survive

B．win

C．progress

D．belong

11.

A．enthusiastic

B．energetic

C．injured

D．determined

12.

A．applied

B．abandoned

C．addressed

D．adapted

13.

A．shaped

B．guaranteed

C．transformed

D．saved

14.

A．respect

B．love

C．motivation

D．pity

15.

A．get at

B．go after

C．make for

D．turn against