1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was the writing subject about last year?

A．A bedroom.

B．A place.

C．Food.

2. Who can take part in the writing competition?

A．Teenagers.

B．Middle-aged people.

C．Old people.

3. What will the winners get?

A．500 dollars.

B．Free tickets to a zoo.

C．The club’s magazines.

4. What is the deadline for the entry?

A．The 4th next month.

B．The 14th next month.

C．The 25th next month.

2 . Defeating Daniil Medvedev in New York on Sunday, Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis player, bagging 24 Grand Slam (大满贯) singles titles, equalized the record held by Australian Margaret Court, the same number of singles titles in the all-time count.

With the victory, Djokovic became the oldest US Open men’s singles champion in the Open Era. In total, he has 10 Australian Opens, seven Wimbledons, four US Opens and three Roland Garros titles, making him the only man to win all four majors at least three times. “When I realized that, I started to dream new dreams and set new goals. I never imagined that I would be here talking about 24 Slams,” he said afterwards.

Djokovic reached all finals in the Grand Slams in 2023, and the only loss was at Wimbledon, when Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, 20, brought home the champion after an intense battle lasting four hours and 43 minutes.

Djokovic, at 36, shows few signs of losing physical edge. He stays healthy, keeps exceptional skills and always desires to win more. Capturing his first Grand Slam in 2008, Djokovic bagged half of his 24 major titles after he turned 30.

“One of the biggest lessons I have learned probably mentally throughout my career is that even if you find a formula (方案) that works, it’s not a guarantee, and actually most likely it’s not going to work the next year, so I keep reinventing myself and always trying to find better ways to win,” said Djokovic.

For Djokovic, who always gets tough when the going gets tough, 24 is just a number that he can go beyond. “I’ll continue to prioritize Grand Slams as my most important tournaments and where I want to play the best tennis. That will stay the same in the next season, or I don’t know how many more seasons I have in my legs,” he added, “So, let’s see.”

1. What does the underlined word “equalized” in the first paragraph probably mean?

A．Set.

B．Broke.

C．Levelled.

D．Approached.

2. What can we know about Djokovic according to the passage?

A．He won 12 Grand Slams in his thirties.

B．He won all the finals in the Grand Slams in 2023.

C．He attached the same importance to all the matches.

D．He is the oldest men’s singles champion in the open era.

3. What seems the “secret” of Djokovic’s great achievement?

A．Losing physical edge.	B．Attending more Grand Slams.
C．Following a good formula.	D．Finding flexible and proper strategies.

4. Which of the following can best describe Djokovic?

A．Confident and emotional.	B．Ambitious and devoted.
C．Aggressive and stubborn.	D．Enthusiastic and generous.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．A lecture on success.

B．A graduation ceremony.

C．A school award ceremony.

2. What kind of school is it?

A．A girls’ school.

B．A boys’ school.

C．A mixed school.

3. Who is quoted in the talk?

A．A sportsman.

B．A teacher.

C．A singer.

4. What does the speaker say is the most important?

A．Confidence.

B．Success.

C．Trying.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who use camels in their sports?

A．Americans.

B．The Arabs.

C．Chinese people.

2. Which sport listed below has the longest history?

A．Baseball.

B．Basketball.

C．Running.

3. How old is volleyball sport?

A．Below 200 years.

B．About 300 years.

C．Over 1, 000 years.

4. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A．War.

B．Pride.

C．Friendship.

5 . 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.

6 . 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。

Under the boundless blue sky, soft grasses wave in the breeze, herds of cows and sheep leisurely grazing on the plains, white round yurts (蒙古包) dotting throughout the endless green, and pearl-like rivers zigzagging to the mysterious distance. This is picturesque Hulunbuir Grassland, ideally     1    (locate) in Hulunbuir City of Inner Mongolia,     2     history can be traced back to 209 BC.

Hulunbuir’s name has been illuminated (照亮) on the national stage, with the 14th National Winter Games successfully drawing a close on Tuesday February 27, regarded as the most significant comprehensive winter sports event in China after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. In the past month, Hulunbuir,     3    (remarkable) employing its great geographical advantages,     4    (integrate) the Winter Games theme into its urban landscape through     5    (variety) ice and snow sculptures, transforming the region into a bustling (繁华的) center of sports and cultural activities.

This grand event not only leaves behind memories of thrilling moments but acts as an example of the power of sports in enhancing unity and celebrating diversity. Hulunbuir is home     6     diverse ethnic minorities such as the Mongolian, Daur, Evenki, and Oroqen ethnic groups, weaving its rich heritage into the fabric of this     7    (compete). The opening ceremony,     8    (feature) performances by noted artists from these ethnic groups, showcasing their traditional music, dance, and art,     9    (hold) with flying colors on February 17.

The Spring Festival holiday period witnessed an extraordinary surge in tourism, with Hulunbuir attracting     10     total of 1.67 million visitors. Hulunbuir, a magic wonderland, will continue to shine and bloom in the future.

7 . 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.

注意：

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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8 . 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.

9 . 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.”

10 . 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