1 . 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。

My dad and I had been looking forward to the Stale cross-country race of my senior year of high school, which would be the climax (顶点) of my existence.

I was the fastest runner on my team, and I was supposed to make it into the top fifteen. We had been working towards this race for three years. It was everything to me, and it was everything to my dad. He was a runner and was wild with joy by my success in running. He made it to every race, even flying home early from business trips to see me run. I always listened for his voice, which rang above the crowd-telling me to relax my arms, calling out my time. He pushed me. He cheered for me. He believed in me. We spent countless hours on the sandy canals of Arizona. Breathing in the dust of the desert, the blossoms of the orange trees, and the terrible smell of the dairy farm, we made our way across the city. We pounded miles and miles into our running shoes, marking with every step the path to greatness. It was a journey that was just ours. A dream passed on from one generation to the next.

Then the big day came. It was hotter than normal - too hot. My throat felt like a field of cotton, cracked with the summer heat, as I waited for the gun to fire. I gazed out at the crowd; dozens of familiar faces from church and school flickered across my view. They had come for me. They were counting on me. I saw my dad set his watch, worry and excitement etched across his face. With the sound of a gunshot, the race began.

For the first two and half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with hard practices and a strict diet. The scorching sun beat upon my back, blinding me with its brilliance. Nothing was going to stop me, though.

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1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

However, without warning, my strength was running out.

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I whispered, “I’m so sorry I disappointed you, Dad.”

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2 . Thanks For Giving 4 Miler

Thurs. November 23, 2023

The Event

Sign up today for the 2023 Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Dash that will take place this Thanksgiving in New Albany! Come out and join us for a fun kick off to Thanksgiving Day festivities! As always, 100% of our net proceeds go to help those in need.

All are welcome, including competitive runners, joggers, and walkers wanting to enjoy time with friends and loved ones. Registration ends on November 22, 2023.

The Fee

There is no official race fee. You can give as much or as little as you want. However-a $40 minimum donation is required to get our soft T-shirt. Our goal is to feed as many families in Central Ohio as we can. You can help by running our race, spreading the word, or making a donation. You may bring any donation you want, from a can of soup to cash. Let’s make a difference.

Event Day Timeline

6:30 am: Race day check-in begins.

8:00 am: Opening ceremony (仪式) begins!

8:15 am: Kids Dash begins!

8:30 am: The Thanks For Giving 4 Miler kicks off!

Awards

The top three overall male and female finishers will receive a gift certificate. The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜) pie: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above. Every participant of the kids race receives a finisher’s medal!

Safety

For safety, please no bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, or participation with pets.

1. What is Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Run?

A．A marathon race.	B．A charity event.
C．A kid-targeted activity.	D．A holiday get-together.

2. What will a man ranking second in his age group be sure to win?

A．A soft T-shirt.	B．A pumpkin pie.
C．A gift certificate.	D．A finisher’s medal.

3. What is required for participation?

A．Bringing a donation.

B．Reaching a certain age.

C．Registering in advance.

D．Wearing safety equipment.

3 . 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。

“Jordi! Wake up!” Father’s voice called from the hallway, and I sat up quickly. The day finally came! The day that I would be a castellar—a tower builder. Mama had breakfast ready. “Are you prepared for your moment of fame?” Papa asked in excitement. My throat was suddenly very dry, and the bread got stuck as I swallowed. Taking a big swig of juice, I put on a smile. “I'm ready” I would do well. I wanted to make him proud.

Here in the eastern part of Spain, casteller groups were very popular. My city hosted the competition this year. Before that, I’d watched my parents compete. But never before had I been part of the tower. It was so high. And it sometimes fell. I was hesitant to be up there. But for the past year, I had been practicing the climb. I was twelve, and I must not be a coward (胆小鬼). So for the first time in a competition, I would help build the tower!

In town, I saw that the center was packed with people and casteller teams from all over the country. Hands sweating, I was waiting for our turn to compete. Mom came and patted me on the shoulder. “Have focus. Have faith.” I nodded to show that I understood and would do my best to follow the suggestions.

Soon, too soon, it was our turn.

My father and three of the strongest men stood in a circle facing each other as they held tightly to each other’s arms. Four more strong men stepped behind, each wrapping his arms around the chest of a man and giving him a bear hug. Then fifty more men and women crowded behind and began pushing on their backs to keep them tightly together.

Our base was solid. Four smaller men climbed onto the backs of the base group and stood on their shoulders. They then grabbed onto each other’s arms and held firmly, creating a strong second tier (层). Another group of men would form the third tier. Then, a group of women, including Mom, started climbing and began to form the fourth tier. Our tower was growing taller and taller.

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Paragraph 1: Then suddenly it was kids’ turn to make the last tier.
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Paragraph 2: “Jordi. Easy!” My mother whispered the words.
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4 . The title of “Aaron’s younger brother” was earned when I had won the second place in my first tennis tournament at the age of six. Whenever I ________ onto a tennis court, it was as though a gluey name label, which had been ________ stuck onto me.

I wanted to ________ Aaron, my older brother, whose fame had reduced me to a ________ tennis player. Then came a big tennis match against Aaron. As I shook Aaron’s hand at the start of the match, I stared at him and focused on how this match was going to ________ everything.

The tennis court seemed to stretch out further than usual, but I could still ________ the confident look on Aaron’s face. He knew that my honor ________ in comparison to his. Finally, we were down to the last set, neck and neck in points. That was when the setting sun cast his figure over me, ________ me that I would always be walking in his ________ if I did not prove myself.

I prepared myself for the finishing blow, ________ of Aaron’s past matches flooding through my mind as I ________ the weakness of his smash (扣球) the ball would always fly towards the left of the court. I extended my arm to the left in anticipation of where the ball was going to land. The ball made ________ with my racket and was lobbed over Aaron’s head successfully. He could do nothing but ________ his undefeated status as champion being removed by his younger brother.

While I was still enjoying the unfamiliar feeling of ________ minutes after the match was over, a man, whom I vaguely recognized from a ________ tennis club, approached me. “What is your name, son?” he asked. A smile spread across my face.

1.

A．marched

B．stepped

C．jumped

D．rushed

2.

A．frequently

B．originally

C．permanently

D．occasionally

3.

A．recommend

B．praise

C．evaluate

D．defeat

4.

A．nameless

B．hopeless

C．worthless

D．fearless

5.

A．appreciate

B．change

C．explore

D．settle

6.

A．put down

B．pull out

C．take up

D．make out

7.

A．disappeared

B．wrinkled

C．paled

D．doubled

8.

A．reminding

B．ordering

C．instructing

D．expecting

9.

A．trust

B．shelter

C．credit

D．shadow

10.

A．scores

B．images

C．records

D．highlights

11.

A．hid

B．admitted

C．recalled

D．overcame

12.

A．contact

B．progress

C．movement

D．adjustment

13.

A．maintain

B．improve

C．confirm

D．witness

14.

A．harmony

B．success

C．competition

D．relief

15.

A．previous

B．special

C．famous

D．tiny

5 . 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。

China beat South Korea 3-2 from two goals down in the dramatic final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday night, winning the championship for the     1     (nine) time 16 years later.

Despite being two goals behind South Korea in the first half, the Chinese women’s national football team got three in the second half with two goals     2     (score) in just five minutes. ^“If faith has a color, it must be China red! ” The Chinese Football Association said,     3     (name) the girls “steel roses, the pride of China”.

Countless people posted on social media platforms that “Only the faithful soccer fans in China know how     4     (incredible) long we have waited for such a moment. We all know how exhausting it is     5     the Chinese soccer girls, and we all know how painful it is to play with     6     (injure).”

The success of the Chinese women’s national football team     7     (be) a boost to China’s national pride. ^“It     8     (accept) among Chinese soccer fans that soccer has always been a weak spot in China, but this is     9     great success,     10     has brought China back to the top of Asia in the field! commented the People’s Daily online.

6 . In 1986, I watched my first soccer match on my parents’ big box television. I was six, and ever since then, I have dreamed of attending the World Cup.

This year, I traveled to Brazil to make my dream a reality. The first match I attended was between Australia and Spain. Within minutes of walking into the stadium, I found myself surrounded by the excited fans, talking and cheering together. Unlike what one normally sees on the news, this match was mainly peaceful except for one fight. When the fight started, the whole section began chanting(呼喊)with one voice, asking those fighting to stop. When they didn’t, the rabble-rousers were sent out by security guards minutes later.

What struck me about the games I attended was the sense of camaraderie. I met soccer fans from different countries. Sometimes we were cheering for the same team and sometimes for opposite teams, but that didn’t stop us from becoming friends. The stands were not divided between teams, and the interaction was often spirit-lifting.

I also watched the game in Sao Paulo that ousted(淘汰)Brazil from the World Cup. I was with friends at a large bar which hosted a mix of Brazilian and German supporters. As Germany scored one goal after another, the sadness and even tears were visible on the faces of Brazilians. But German fans came to the Brazilians to comfort them and apologize that the game was ending with such a big gap. Everyone was hoping for a good match.

What I love about the World Cup is that it provides a chance for people to learn about other countries and cultures. People learn about the countries of the teams they support and about their opponents’ history and culture. Soccer is a game that not only gives people the chance to learn about each other but also has the potential to unite people.

Sports can be a dividing force, but the true spirit of sports is about unity and fun. The matches at this World Cup have been exactly that so far, and I hope it remains so.

1. What does the underlined word “rabble-rousers” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The injured players.	B．The fighting fans.
C．The excited viewers.	D．The security guards.

2. What impressed the author most about the games that he attended?

A．The chanting fans.	B．The peaceful atmosphere.
C．The warm friendship.	D．The players’ performance.

3. Why did the author mention his bar experience?

A．To present a fact.	B．To illustrate a point.
C．To solve a problem.	D．To make a comparison.

4. What is mainly conveyed in the passage?

A．Fans’ support counts in sports.	B．The World Cup is worth attending.
C．Sports bring the world together.	D．Sports are about cultural exchange.

7 . It was my first year teaching in a special needs classroom. I wasn’t sure what to ______ at our annual Special Olympics. My students had a range of ______, from mild learning disabilities to severe brain diseases.

Mark was one with the latter, limited to a ______ However, he ______ greeted everyone with huge smiles. His classmates loved him and often took their time to ______ his participation in group activities, especially Mike, Andy and Lucas, all ______ at sports. Mark imagined being like them. Watching and cheering for their elegant ______ on the playground seemed to fill him with ______.

The big day came at last and the final ______ was the 400-meter race. Everyone was invited to ______ according to their own ability. Mike, Andy and Lucas ______ to prove who the best athlete was. But when the exhausted three reached the finish line they ______ and turned to look behind them. At the back of the crowd, determined not to be left behind, was Mark, ______ on the track in his wheelchair with half the distance left to ______—all his classmates were outdistancing him. Looking at each other, a ______ thought passing between them. Slowly, they jogged ______ towards their friend, surrounded Mark and kept pace, ______ him on as he had done for them before.

The progress was ______, but eventually they crossed the finish line together to the ______ cries of their teachers and classmates. I came to understand what makes the Special Olympics so ______. Years later, I’m still cheering them on.

1.

A．teach

B．expect

C．describe

D．consider

2.

A．challenges

B．grades

C．knowledge

D．wishes

3.

A．classroom

B．playground

C．wheelchair

D．library

4.

A．never

B．seldom

C．sometimes

D．always

5.

A．make sure of

B．figure out

C．call for

D．hold back

6.

A．poor

B．satisfied

C．excellent

D．disappointed

7.

A．behavior

B．conversation

C．sportswear

D．movement

8.

A．anger

B．wonder

C．thanks

D．hope

9.

A．result

B．event

C．ceremony

D．celebration

10.

A．participate

B．welcome

C．watch

D．observe

11.

A．went on

B．moved on

C．took off

D．showed off

12.

A．remained

B．struggled

C．rested

D．paused

13.

A．afraid

B．alone

C．alive

D．awake

14.

A．cover

B．find

C．keep

D．run

15.

A．strange

B．normal

C．creative

D．silent

16.

A．off

B．down

C．back

D．away

17.

A．pushing

B．moving

C．cheering

D．driving

18.

A．worthwhile

B．slow

C．exciting

D．painful

19.

A．enthusiastic

B．surprised

C．doubtful

D．pleasant

20.

A．interesting

B．professional

C．challenging

D．extraordinary

8 . Hearing the Olympics were coming to Vancouver, I decided to go for its voluntary work. I’d forgotten what it was like to put myself out there to make friends. I was glad I didn’t have anyone I knew with me because I wouldn’t have met Callie ________. Taking the risk of sitting by her started a ________. I still keep in touch with her.

As night fell before the opening ceremonies, I was stationed outside the MMC. Accents from all over ________ my ears. The games seemed to ________ the whole world. Suddenly, I could see people running toward the harbour. I turned to Callie, “Isn’t that the way to the torch (火炬)?” We looked at each other and started to run. My heart pounded as I sprinted. The air seemed to be ________ with everyone’s excitement, like a kind of electric energy pulsing through us. I’d never felt a(n) ________ like it before. Then, fireworks ________ into the air above us. Their bright colors glittered against the dark sky. I had ________ the lighting of the torch many times on TV, but to actually see it ________ was amazing. When the last of the fireworks ________, there stood the Olympic torch unveiled (揭幕) in all its ________ with its flames licking at the night sky.

Even now, I can still remember the heat from the torch. I had been one of the ________ MMC staff to walk underneath it while it burned. A beacon (灯塔) of ________ for the future. I stood for a moment right under it, listening to the ________ voices of my new friends, and I knew I’d made one of the best ________ of my life.

1.

A．otherwise

B．therefore

C．however

D．instead

2.

A．conversation

B．cooperation

C．friendship

D．career

3.

A．struck

B．filled

C．blocked

D．awoke

4.

A．dominate

B．rebuild

C．change

D．unite

5.

A．charged

B．accompanied

C．connected

D．furnished

6.

A．wonder

B．impact

C．atmosphere

D．challenge

7.

A．flooded

B．transferred

C．released

D．exploded

8.

A．watched

B．advocated

C．sought

D．identified

9.

A．in particular

B．in person

C．as well

D．as usual

10.

A．died down

B．set off

C．came out

D．passed by

11.

A．power

B．reputation

C．glory

D．faith

12.

A．permanent

B．professional

C．reliable

D．lucky

13.

A．view

B．hope

C．appeal

D．aim

14.

A．excited

B．determined

C．convincing

D．astonishing

15.

A．contributions

B．conclusions

C．decisions

D．evaluations

9 . I was first going into this final day, the Junior Sled Dog Championship. We’d trained two years and wanted to beat Blake. I knelt down to pat Kenai and my hands ______ from nerves and excitement. Kenai tipped up his face to lick my chin. “You are ______, aren’t you?”

Just before the count down started, Blake shot me a _____ grin, hands trembling too. Then I heard, “Go!”______ I could yell   “Hike!”, Kenai leaped forward. The rest of the dogs _____ after. We started last. We flew down the long hill. Then we ______ a corner. I leaned to keep the sled steady. Kenai saw Blake’s team before I did. His tail flew up, and he ______ . Seeing his tongue still flopping forward, I let him go all out. We closed the ______. A bridge later, we inched closer. On the next hill, Kenai drew even with Blake’s sled and then we passed it.

____ our sled hit a branch. The runners caught. I lost my ______ and fell off the sled. Witnessing the sled come to a stop, I struggled through the deep snow to Kenai. I ____. His shoulder was bleeding.

“Kenai! No!” My voice came out a howl. Kenai ______ to stand. He looked at me, his blue eyes______ to keep on. He would do it, too. For one frozen moment I saw myself on the winner’s stand with the trophy (奖杯). But no. I bent and gently ______ Kenai in a blanket.

The race vet examining Kenai, I watched Blake accept the trophy. Kenai squirming in my lap, I leaned over upon him. Just at that moment, I felt a warm tongue on my wet cheek. I smiled and realized that I had the ____ that really counted.

1.

A．softened

B．shook

C．withdrew

D．extended

2.

A．clever

B．thirsty

C．helpful

D．ready

3.

A．broad

B．satisfied

C．tight

D．slight

4.

A．As

B．Beyond

C．Before

D．After

5.

A．pulled

B．charged

C．jumped

D．barked

6.

A．cut

B．missed

C．kept

D．rounded

7.

A．took off

B．flew away

C．turned around

D．bent forward

8.

A．race

B．difference

C．gap

D．goal

9.

A．Suddenly

B．Finally

C．Gradually

D．Occasionally

10.

A．way

B．hold

C．temper

D．sight

11.

A．quitted

B．insisted

C．sighed

D．froze

12.

A．struggled

B．decided

C．refused

D．pretended

13.

A．forcing

B．begging

C．ordering

D．persuading

14.

A．took up

B．put up

C．brought up

D．wrapped up

15.

A．achievement

B．companion

C．prize

D．friendship

10 . 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。

On September 23, the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China’s   Zhejiang province,     1     (offer) the spectators (观众) from the world a Chinese-style romance integrating the ancient civilization and hi-tech elements.

The Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony was a feast     2    the senses, with stunning visuals, innovative performances,     3     a moving tribute (致敬) to the history and culture of Asia. It not only celebrated the gathering of athletes from the continent but also demonstrated China’s    4    (commit) to embracing sustainability with advanced technology.

“It is     5    unique opening ceremony, featuring a breathtaking light show as its centerpiece,” said The Times of India, adding that this     6     (future) show was to integrate artificial intelligence and eco-friendly technology,     7     (set) the stage for an unforgettable Asian Games experience.

With the aim of green Asian Games, traditional fireworks     8     (replace) with digital forms that used the latest imaging technology. This    9     (absent) of “real fireworks” was filled with electronic flash and 3D animations. The atmosphere at the opening ceremony reached the highlight when the digital torchbearer ignited the main cauldron (主火炬台),       10     marked a historic moment in the Asian Games’ history.