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。

George had his eye on a scoring record. He took a deep breath as he stood in the doorway,looking in at the basketball court. The gym was old and small, but it held a long history. Maybe today I’ll make history, George thought.

His basketball league was celebrating. Today’s championship game marked its 50th anniversary (周年) since the league’s first championship.

George looked over the brochure for the anniversary. It listed the winners of each championship game and the top scorers. He stopped suddenly when he read the name of the top scorer from a game 30 years before. He quickly went through the rest of the list. “Look!” he said to his teammate David,showing him the brochure.“You see who has the all-time record? My dad! He never told me that.”

“24 points,” David said. “That’s awesome!”

George’s best record was 19 points. He was the Badgers’ top scorer. “It seems that my dad never showed off something like that,”George said.

When his parents arrived, George brought the brochure over to them. His dad laughed. “I didn’t miss a shot in that game. But look at the score. I would have traded every shot for a win,”he said with regret. George hadn’t noticed that his dad’s team had lost the game just by one point.“That was a great group of teammates,”his dad added.“You have great teammates in the Badgers, too.”

As George warmed up, he was still digesting his father’s words. “This will be a struggle every second,”the coach emphasized before they got on court to play.“I want to see tough defense, sharp passing, and, above all, smart play as a team.”

George was confident he could lead the Badgers to victory, just as he did in their previous games against the Lions. And he played really hard. As the game neared its end, George had already scored 23 points. Another basket would break his father’s scoring record.

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However, his team was now one point behind the Lions.

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With no defenders around, David turned and shot at the basket.

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2 . National Public Radio (NPR) Music’s Tiny Desk Contest is back. Artists can submit an entry from this morning. This isn’t just another regular year of the Contest — it’s the 10th anniversary.

The panel (小组) of judges has doubled in size compared to previous years. The panel has a group of industry experts who are eager to see what this year’s participants can share. And there’s a great team of NPR’s Music station hosts on the panel: Amelia Mason, Novena Carmel and Stas THEE Boss.

Also new this year: Not only will the 2024 winner play a Tiny Desk concert, be interviewed on All Things Considered and go on tour with NPR Music — they’ll also be paired with a tutor in the industry who will help them navigate their music journey. Our judges are determined to give this year’s winner the support they’ll need to take their music to the next level. The winner will also be featured at two festivals this summer: Celebrate Brooklyn and the Millennium Park Summer Music series in Chicago.

And for the first time this year, the Contest is introducing a fan favorite vote. Later this spring, Contest judges will share their favorite entries as part of the annual Tiny Desk-Contest Top Shelf series on YouTube — and then artists and fans will be able to vote for their favorite among those selections.

Here’s how to enter: Record a video of you playing one original song — behind a desk, upload your video to YouTube, and submit the video on our Tiny Desk Contest website by Feb. 21 at 11: 59 p. m.   

A final reminder: Entry videos don’t need to be fancy. The Tiny Desk is where artists go to simplify their big productions. Contest judges are looking for artists to submit something that’s true to them and brand new to the Tiny Desk.

1. Who are most likely among the judges?

A．News station hosts.	B．Expert musicians.
C．Contest participants.	D．Famous industrialists.

2. What will the winner get as an award?

A．Sightseeing tours.	B．Festival souvenirs.
C．Unlimited support.	D．Professional guidance.

3. What is required of the contest entry?

A．It has to be a masterpiece.	B．It must convey positive feelings.
C．It must be recorded behind a desk.	D．It has to be submitted before Feb. 21.

3 . Kangaroo Kids

Fall Jump Rope Workshop

Invited: All skill levels, kids ages 6 and up

Skills Taught: Single / Long Rope, Speed, and Double Dutch (交互花式跳绳)

Learn new skills with nationally recognized jumpers!

Jumpers must be willing to learn and have fun!

Saturday, November 9, 9:00-16:00

North Laurel Community Center

9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd • Laurel, MD 20723

Participant Fee: $55 by 10/21 ($65 after 10/21)
Judge’s Clinic Fee: $25 by 10/21 ($35 after 10/21)
How to Register (register by 10/30)

Use our online registration system for all event registrations, T-shirt orders; and lunch orders. Please register and pay at http://registration. kanagrookids.org/FallWorkshop. First-time users will create a user account to register for the Fall Workshop as a participant. Please create only one user account per household. All members of a family will be part of one account.

NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLYAS POSSILE, ASPACE IS LIMITED.

T-shirt Order

Workshop T-shirts: $18, order by 10/18. Shirt Size (please circle during order): YS/ YM /YL/AS/ AM /AL

Jump ropes, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, and water bottles will be available for sale at the event on November 9. There will be instructors helping adjust the length of your jump ropes.

Lunch Order

Subway lunch (sandwich or salad, fruit drinks and cookies): $8, order by 10/30.

Workshop Hours: 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00

Lunch: 12:00-1:30

1. What is the early bird participant fee?

A．$25.

B．$35.

C．$55.

D．$65.

2. What are family participants asked to do?

A．Bring their own lunch.	B．Create one registration account.
C．Register for the same instructor.	D．Adjust the length of their jump ropes in advance.

3. When is the deadline for ordering a T-shirt?

A．10/18.

B．10/21.

C．10/30.

D．11/9.

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。

With lightning-quick reactions (反应) and no small amount of cleverness, Chen throws off his leg high above his shoulder in a movement. He connects his foot with the oncoming football and volleys (拦截) it powerfully downward. With a loud “bang” it springs off the strangely-curved (奇特弯曲的) ping-pong table and     1    (fly) past the ear of his competitor, who, unable to react quickly enough, is left where it is. The point     2    (obvious) goes to Chen. Without breaking as weat, he stands up effortlessly and prepares     3    (serve) once more.

This unique sport     4    (call) Teqball. The Hungarian-born mixture of football and table tennis has been around for ten years. It’s played on a curved tabletop     5     is 3 metres long and 1.7 metres wide, with the highest point reaching 0.76 metres high,     6     it’s separated by a solid net.

Generally, the game is played in three-set     7     (match), with doubles competitions being     8    (popular) than singles. Players use a bitunder-inflated (充气不足) football and, similar to football, are allowed to hit the ball with any part of     9    (they) body except their hands.

    10     Aug 19, the 2023 Beijing Teqball Challenge, held by the Beijing Olympic City Development Association and the International Teqball Federation, ended up at the scenic Juyongguan Great Wall area in Beijing.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Runner’s World Challenge

It’s hard to imagine a more inspirational place for a marathon or half marathon than Marrakech in Morocco. With one of the fastest     1     (route) in the world, this is a race not to be missed. You can be there     2    (run) and explore the city on this great Runner’s World holiday.

We’ve teamed up with Intrepid Travel,     3     leading expert in small group holidays to the world’s most fascinating destination, to bring you a unique eight-day travel plan from January 24th to 31st, during     4     you will explore the ancient sites of Morocoo and take part in the 31st edition of the thrilling International Marathon of Marrakech.

You will join expert guides and also feed     5     (you) soul and stomach on a foodie tour of the market of Marrakech     6     the open air, visit a vineyard, and spend time in the walled city of Essaouira, all in the company of other Runner’s World readers. After the race, you     7     (enjoy) a hammam (土耳其蒸气浴室) treatment and a relaxing massage (按摩) to help you regain energy. However,     8     (race) the Marrakech Marathon’s flat route, along narrow roads lined with palm trees, through lush orange and olive woods and past the 12th-centuty red-tinged city walls is     9     (real) the most attractive. You will remember this     10    (impress) adventure for a lifetime and form friendships that will last just as long.

6 . Richard is a boy who is positive towards life. He is interested in doing sports and takes a(n) ___________ part in a lot of ___________ such as soccer, boxing, skiing and badminton. He is always against ___________ in sports and tries to avoid errors in matches. As a result, he is ___________ to be an excellent athlete and ___________ all kinds of sports. Doing gymnastics in the ___________ is his favorite. To build up ___________, he jogs in the stadium every day. In his mind, _________ makes him relaxed and ___________. Sweating during the jog gives him an enjoyable feeling. Besides, in order to have a slim shape, he keeps a ____________ diet.

Once he signed up for a marathon ____________ in his city. During the competition, he fell down on the track and his left leg was injured. The audience, as well as his captain, thought he would end in ____________. However, though under stress, he didn’t ____________ but ran as hard as he could to ____________ for his team. The spiritual strength he showed made him unique. Finally, not only did he become the champion and win the medal as well as the honor for his team, but also he won the ____________ of the citizens.

1.

A．active

B．confident

C．anxious

D．joyful

2.

A．shows

B．topics

C．events

D．lectures

3.

A．sweating

B．cheating

C．pretending

D．packing

4.

A．thought

B．impressed

C．recommended

D．allowed

5.

A．act

B．master

C．edit

D．volunteer

6.

A．company

B．classroom

C．office

D．gym

7.

A．determination

B．stress

C．strength

D．friendship

8.

A．playing

B．walking

C．jogging

D．hiking

9.

A．strong

B．weak

C．unique

D．attractive

10.

A．traditional

B．economical

C．advanced

D．balanced

11.

A．solved

B．attended

C．moved

D．hosted

12.

A．detail

B．success

C．failure

D．experience

13.

A．give up

B．clean up

C．make up

D．sign up

14.

A．apply

B．arrange

C．explore

D．compete

15.

A．goal

B．admiration

C．comment

D．wisdom

7 . 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。

The 19th Asian Games, held in Hangzhou, has highlighted not only the great celebration of sporting talent, but also the deep cultural     1     (root) of the host nation. For instance, the mascot (吉祥物) Congcong,     2     name comes from the cong jade pendant (玉佩), represents the historical ruins of Liangzhu City. By integrating objects with such historical and cultural importance into the signs     3     (associate) with the international sporting event, the organizers hope to stimulate people’s curiosity and encourage them     4     (explore) this rich history.

The cong,     5     (feature) a tube-shaped core enveloped by a square framework, is the representative of the Liangzhu civilization. The carved man-and-beast pattern decorating the cong     6     (hold) great significance, which is now considered the ultimate symbol of what the UNESCO World Heritage Convention referred to     7     “an early state ”.

The Liangzhu people, known for their mastery of planning, engineering, and agriculture, farmed rice fields, developed an advanced economy,     8     constructed their homes on little earth platforms. Their     9     (remark) achievements reflect a civilization comparable to ancient Egypt. The Liangzhu site, well-preserved and continuously revealing new insights through archaeological efforts, provides     10     window into the past of this splendid culture.

8 . For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge — but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on.

While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery.

The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line.

Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”. Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. “She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said. “She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.”

In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then, Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me. She held me.”

In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not as hands-on as this one.

1. What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line?

A．She fell down all of a sudden.

B．She was far behind others.

C．She felt herself struggling.

D．She was interrupted by Avery.

2. How did Avery react to the accident?

A．She helped Rich run to the finish line.

B．She tried to call for help at once.

C．She ran the rest in place of Rich.

D．She shouted encouraging words to Rich.

3. How did Rich feel about Avery’s response?

A．Doubtful.

B．Content.

C．Concerned.

D．Expected.

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

A．A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream

B．A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream

C．A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother’s Race By Mistake

D．A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race

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。

Every four years the best players in the world gather for one month in summer to take part in the biggest event in football—the World Cup.     1    will be very different when the 2030 edition rolls around.

In October, FIFA released a statement     2     the 2030 FIFA World Cup will take place in six countries across three continents to celebrate the soccer tournament’s 100th anniversary. Morocco, Portugal and Spain are combined applicants to host most of the     3     (match), while Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina are targeted to host kickoff games     4     (respective) to begin the 2030 World Cup.

“The World Cup’s first match was hosted in Uruguay in 1930, so the centennial (百周年的) World Cup could not be far from South America,       5     everything began,” said     6     FIFA officer. He added, “We will have a unique     7     (globe) footprint in 2030 welcoming and uniting the world while     8     (celebrate) together the beautiful game and the centennial World Cup.”

Actually, the 2026 World Cup     9     (hold) in cities across America, Canada and Mexico, the first time it will be played across three host nations. The current size of the World Cup, 32 teams, increases     10     48 in the 2026 event.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Considered as “one of the best ever”, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou has been    1     (high) praised.

“Technically, we have had one of the best Asian Games ever,” said Vinod Kumar Tiwari, acting director general of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). “We have about 12,000 athletes participating in the Games. The number of officials and the technical officials    2    (be) 4,975 and 4,700, respectively, and over 12,000 media personnel have attended.” Tiwari said.

A total of 478 gold medals have been produced in various events,    3     saw 15 world records broken, 28 Asian records    4    (renew), and 150 Asian Games records bettered, according to Xu Deqing, chief spokesperson of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

“We    5    (achieve) the most successful Asian Games in history by far,” said Chen Weiqiang, executive secretary general of the organizing committee. “This edition of the Asiad has integrated Hangzhou’s rich     6     (history) heritage, surging     7     (innovate), vitality and distinct value pursuit into various aspects.” Chen said the Asiad has also perfectly combined art    8     technology, and it has showcased the beauty of Hangzhou’s landscapes and technological confidence to the world.

Wei Jizhong, honorary life vice-president of the OCA, said, “More than three million tickets had been sold as of Saturday,    9     (generate) more than 600 million yuan ($82.5 million) in revenue. We don’t rank Games against one another on which was the best.    10    , in terms of the Games in China, I give it a mark of 100.”