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。

Paralympic Games Paralympic Games, major international sports competition for athletes with     1     (able). Comparable to the Olympic Games, the Paralympics     2     (compose) of Winter Games and Summer Games. Many of the same Olympic events are included although sports     3     (equip) for the Paralympics may be modified (调整) for specific disabilities. Since the late 20th century the Paralympics have been held in the same city that hosts the corresponding Olympic Games; the Paralympics follow shortly     4     the Olympics conclude. The International Paralympic Committee, which was founded in 1989 and is based in Germany,     5     (govern) the Paralympic Games.

Paralympic athletes compete in six different disability groups. Within each group, athletes are further divided into classes     6     the basis of the type and extent of their disabilities. Individual athletes may be reclassified at later competitions if their physical status changes.

The Paralympics developed after Sir Ludwig Guttmann organized     7     sports competition for British World War I veterans (老兵) with spinal cord (脊髓) injuries in England in 1948. Since the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, the Paralympics     8     (hold) at the Olympic venues and have used the same facilities. In 2001 the on the practice of “one bid, one city,” in which every city     9     bids to host the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee agreed Olympics also bids to hold the related Paralympics.

The size and diversity of the Paralympic Games have increased greatly over the years. The Paralympics in 1960 hosted 400 athletes from 23countries     10     (participate) in eight sports. Just over 50 years later, at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, more than 4, 200 athletes representing 164 countries participated in 20 sports.

2 . 语法填空

We all know    1     it is like to want to win and most of us know what it is like to lose. More often than not, winning has the victor walking on air, lost in the glory of the moment,     2     the loser is left with a bitter taste and a feeling of failure. Almost nobody likes to come     3    (two), and sometimes it is difficult    4    (keep) everything in perspective. Modern society honours winners and successful sportspeople quickly become celebrities,     5    (admire) by all. However, there are ways to win and ways to lose. Whether you come first or last, it is important to remember     6     at any sporting event, you face two opponents: your fellow     7    (compete) and yourself. At the finish, your competitor will walk away but you will have to live with your decisions. A true sportsperson    8     (make) the right decisions for the right reasons and not worry about failure. There is an old and very wise saying, repeated many times, “Win with humility, lose with grace, and do both     9     dignity.” In praise of such acts of sportsmanship, the International Fair Play Committee decided to award the Pierre de Coubertin Fair Play Trophy, in 1964. The first athlete    10    (receive) the award was an Italian bobsleigh competitor named Eugenio Monti.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the man’s favorite player?

A．Messi.

B．Neymar.

C．Cristiano Ronaldo.

2. What does the man explain about the 2022 World Cup?

A．The influence.

B．The time change.

C．The best players.

3. Which country has won the most World Cups?

A．Italy.

B．Brazil.

C．Germany.

4 . Ice hockey, including Para ice hockey (残奥会冰球), has been recognized by some as a “men’s sport” as it is a full-contact sport that involves lots of body checks. But on the International Women’s Day, many fans at the National Indoor Stadium waited for a female to get on the ice. And there she came.

By the end of the second period of the Para ice hockey game between China and Italy at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, Yu Jing of China was called onto the ice. Without any goal or assist, Yu completed her debut (首次比赛). “I think I did really well today,” said Yu with a bunch of flowers in her hands after the game. “This is a perfect gift for me on this special day.”

Poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹) caused disability in her left leg when Yu was very little, but it never stopped her passion for sports. In 2019, Yu took up Para ice hockey. However, the blade that supports the sledge is only three centimeters wide, which is very difficult for beginners to maintain their balance. But Yu was able to sit firmly on the sledge and slid slowly with the sticks the first time on the ice. “I got the confidence immediately,” Yu recalled, adding that fighting for her country on home soil was her biggest incentive.

All the injuries and difficulties didn’t stop Yu from chasing her Para ice hockey dream. She quit her job and turned professional at 36 years old. During training, Yu’s teammates encouraged her and taught her the skills. “Para ice hockey is a mixed competition that opens a door to females with disabilities. If males can do it, so can females,” Yu said. As the only female Para ice hockey player at Beijing 2022, the goal of inspiring more females with disabilities has already been accomplished.

1. Which of the following words can best describe ice hockey?

A．Popular.	B．Rough.
C．Entertaining.	D．Relaxing.

2. What do we know about Yu Jing?

A．She scored in her first match against Italy.

B．She beat her male competitors in training.

C．She was disappointed with her holiday gift.

D．She showed a talent for playing ice hockey.

3. Which of the following motivated Yu Jing most?

A．National pride.	B．Professional spirit.
C．Her childhood dream.	D．Encouragement from teammates.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A．Practice makes perfect.	B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.	D．Where there is a will, there is a way.

5 . It was a very exciting day for us-the championship Little League game of the season. Two teams would be _________ it out one more time for the championship.

Ben, my husband, who had to stay in _________ for a grave disease, had coached the Little League team for the past two years. He had coached _________ undergoing many doses of chemotherapy (化疗) and many stays in the hospital, along with daily trips to the hospital for _________. Despite being worried and _________, he had continued to coach.

He taught the teams how to play the game and about good _________, fair play and physical fitness. He also taught his family and a _________ community how to fight a terrible disease with faith, _________, courage and dignity. He gave us all the courage to hope when all hope was lost. One famous _________ he loved was by Winston Churchill: “Never, never, never, never __________.”

Today, one __________ father, whose son was new to the team, came to the game with twenty five paper cups on which he had written different baseball __________: “Get a base hit”, “Catch that fly __________”, “Pop-Up”, “Bunt”. What fun it would be for each __________ to read a message on his cup after drinking his water.

The score was close; it was a(n) __________ game. In the fourth inning (回合), our son, Jared, also a player, pulled a cup out for his drink of water. __________ he ran from the bench over to me with the cup. Written on his cup were the words, “Never, never give up.” The news __________ fast among the players. Ben was there, __________ in spirit only. Needless to say, we won the game, and the very __________ now sits on a shelf next to Ben’s bed, who is recovering from his __________ day by day.

1.

A．finding

B．battling

C．carrying

D．working

2.

A．school

B．court

C．hospital

D．church

3.

A．before

B．since

C．once

D．while

4.

A．examinations

B．operations

C．work

D．training

5.

A．worn down

B．turned down

C．knocked down

D．let down

6.

A．leadership

B．friendship

C．scholarship

D．sportsmanship

7.

A．competitive

B．mixed

C．caring

D．divided

8.

A．respect

B．hope

C．honesty

D．justice

9.

A．book

B．film

C．saying

D．article

10.

A．give up

B．give in

C．give out

D．give over

11.

A．open-minded

B．easy-going

C．enthusiastic

D．generous

12.

A．types

B．expressions

C．idioms

D．matches

13.

A．ball

B．bat

C．boot

D．saucer

14.

A．audience

B．player

C．coach

D．father

15.

A．unequal

B．boring

C．messy

D．tough

16.

A．Suddenly

B．Curiously

C．Carefully

D．Awkwardly

17.

A．came

B．disappeared

C．changed

D．spread

18.

A．as if

B．even if

C．where

D．unless

19.

A．photo

B．prize

C．cup

D．medal

20.

A．disease

B．injury

C．failure

D．loss

6 . Can’t enter the next American Idol or The Voice singing audition (试唱)? That’s alright! You can still show off your vocal skills and compete (竞赛) for recognition in one of the many online singing competitions across the country. Below are several worth checking out!

The Lyndon Oratorio-Solo Competition

For the under-30 crowd, this international solo competition focuses fully on oratorio singing. Initial (最初的) entries and rounds are online. However, finals are held at Carnegie Hall in New York City with considerable cash prizes awarded.

The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition

The only singing competition for all of North America aimed at young singers aged 23 and under, this is one of the first online singing competitions created. It charges nothing to enter, making it accessible to all qualified (有资格的) North American singers. Video auditions are all handed in through YouTube. Prizes include cash and gift certificates (证书).

Singist

For those 18 and up, Singist offers monthly online singing competitions. You can audition to be entered in the monthly contest for free, or sign up for a “Performer Plan” at $4 per month and enter yourself. Videos must be original, featuring any song you choose, and not posted on any other site. Registered (注册的) Singist users vote on a monthly winner, and social media sharing is encouraged. Small cash prizes in the $5 — 25 range are awarded to monthly winners.

MacroDazzle

MacroDazzle accepts karaoke, sing-along, and even self-accompanied singing from competitors of all ages. Those over 18 are qualified for cash prizes, and children are qualified for gift certificates and non-monetary prizes. A $16 entry fee is required for cash competitions.

1. What is special about the Lyndon Oratoria-Solo Competition?

A．It awards non-monetary prizes.

B．It doesn’t involve any offline activity.

C．Not all its singing competitions are held online.

D．Online rounds are held with cash prizes offered.

2. Which competition sets no age limit on entering?

A．The Lyndon Oratorio-Solo Competition.

B．Singist.

C．The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition.

D．MacroDazzle.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To persuade singers to show off their skills.

B．To introduce some online singing competitions.

C．To tell the differences between some competitions.

D．To give advice on how to present vocal skills.

7 . Thousands of runners did up their running shoes and poured out from the starting line while crowds cheered along the course. Marathons in China are picking up the pace again.

According to the Chinese Athletics Association, a total of 133 marathons across the country have been registered for the first six months of the year. On March 26, more than 300,000 runners took part in 26 marathon events nationwide, reported China Daily.

Teenagers have also taken part in marathons. Xu Qian, a 15-year-old from Suqian, Jiangsu, loves running. He got first place in the 5-kilometer Happy Run of the Jingdong Suqian Marathon held on April 2.

For Xu, the race meant months of training and preparation. He runs about 30 to 40 kilometers in local stadiums each week ahead of the run.

“Unlike the 800-meter run at school which is more about speed, a marathon tests a runner’s endurance (耐力) and psychological quality ,” he told Teens.

When he felt tired during the race, he told himself not to give up. “In long-distance running, the only opponent you have to beat is yourself,” Xu added.

Apart from one’s willpower, kindness from the audience also plays a big part in helping runners get to the finish line. Li Zhouzi from Shanxi took part in a 3-kilometer Kid Run of the Berlin Marathon in Germany in 2019 when she was 10. The support from the people cheering along the course really encouraged her.

“When things were hard, people from across the world cheered me on. Even if it was just the words, ‘keep it up’, it meant a lot to me and I was inspired to keep going to the end,” Li told Teens.

She believes that running a marathon is about staying focused on the final goal, not the suffering along the way. “Likewise, our life is also a marathon,” Li said.

1. The numbers in paragraph 2 show that ________.

A．our physical fitness is getting worse

B．marathons are getting popular in China

C．more and more old people love running

D．China will cancel many more marathons next year

2. How can we describe Xu Qian?

A．Lazy and ambitious.	B．Serious and emotional.
C．Determined and hardworking.	D．Shy and competitive.

3. How did Li Zhouzi feel about the support from the audience?

A．It made her lose focus.

B．It didn’t make a big difference.

C．It taught her about sportsmanship.

D．It gave her strength and encouraged her.

4. What is Li Zhouzi’s attitude toward life?

A．Pain and suffering must be avoided.

B．All the pain and tears are life’s nightmares.

C．The process is more important than the final result.

D．Focus on the goal and don’t be afraid of the difficulties.

8 . The Tokyo Olympics brought some of the fastest times ever seen on the track. At an astonishing number of races, athletes beat personal bests along with national, Olympic and world records. Elaine Thompson-Herah set a new Olympic record in the women’s 100 metres, breaking Florence Griffith Joyner’s record set over 33 years ago. World records were broken in both the men’s and women’s 400 metres hurdles, by Karsten Warholm and Sydney McLaughlin respectively.

Is this just an unusually good Olympics for record-breaking races or is something different going on? Part of the answer can be found by looking down at an athlete’s feet. If you look closely, you might spot some new technology known as “super spikes (钉鞋)”—and underfoot, there’s a high-tech track.

Recently, track spikes have seen a similar shift in the performance-improving technology that previously took over marathon racing shoes. Traditionally, track spikes have tried to lessen the amount of midsole foam(中底泡沫) to reduce weight and energy absorption. However, new technology is lightweight and the foam is better at returning energy to the athlete, giving back as much as 80 to 90 percent. In this way, the foam acts as a spring with each step the athlete takes.

Another new technology contributing to athletes’ speed in Tokyo is the track. While it may look like a regular track, Mondo, the company behind it, spent three years researching and developing the surface specifically for the Tokyo Olympics. The track has been precisely tuned to allow shock absorption and energy return, playing a similar role to the foam in spikes.

Additionally, the games being delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic may actually have benefited some athletes, giving them more time to train. Other factors, such as the weather, could affect how an athlete performs on any given day. And above all, we cannot ignore the effort and talent of the athletes competing in these races. It may just be that we have got a particularly talented crop this year.

1. Why are some excellent athletes mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．To explain a trend.	B．To clarify a concept.
C．To make a prediction.	D．To present a phenomenon.

2. What is the advantage of track spikes used in the Tokyo Olympics?

A．They are eco-friendly.	B．They consume more force.
C．They can provide energy.	D．They are strong and durable.

3. How does the track in the Tokyo Olympics differ from regular tracks?

A．It looks more attractive.	B．It contributes to stable performance.
C．It takes much less time to construct.	D．It uses performance-improving technology.

4. What factor does the author stress most at last for the athletes’ good performance?

A．Their super spikes.	B．The favorable weather.
C．Their personal abilities.	D．The extraordinary track.

9 . Have you ever heard of underwater football? Underwater football has been called one of the world’s least-known sports.     1     . The game can be enjoyed by anyone of any age and can be played under both indoor and outdoor water surfaces. Underwater football shares some common rules and play elements with other underwater sports like underwater hockey. As with those games, it is played in the deep end of a swimming pool with snorkeling(浮潜)equipment.

The goal of the game is to score a point by placing a ball on the opponents’ side of the pool. The ball can only be possessed by players who completely stay underwater holding their breath.     2    

Just like on land, underwater football is a game of control and possession.     3     . When opposing players are in your space, you need to be able to recognize it quickly and take appropriate action.

    4     . Each team tries to get their ball into one end zone by either passing or running through underwater obstacles. The first team to reach the endpoint wins! Just five players are on the court at one time, despite each team having 13 players.

To win the ball back or keep it away from your opponents, you must use all your strength and abilities underwater.     5     .

A．To play it you need snorkeling equipment.

B．Underwater football involves two teams of five players.

C．The equipment necessary for underwater football isn’t very complex.

D．The ball must be passed or dropped when players go to the surface for air.

E．It is a sport that combines the fundamentals of football with the excitement of diving.

F．To play well, you need to master the basics of spacial awareness and decision-making.

G．All these skills require practice if you want to become an expert at this exciting sport.

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1．比赛概况; 2．简短评论。
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