1 . In late 2021, I began to have a little bit of a midlife crisis. When my father was 48 years old, he had a heart attack that nearly ended his life. As I _________ my mid-forties, I knew that I needed to make a change in my life. I wanted to do something _________ to prove to myself and everyone else around me that I wasn’t going to have the same fate.

As I was trying to determine what kind of _________ that I wanted to set, I found a _________ called The Rut. The Rut is a series of races that are _________ in Big Sky, Montana every September. There’s multiple distances, but the 28 Kilometer _________ is the most popular, as well as the most _________ of the entire series. This race is regularly listed in the top ten most difficult races in the world. It involves almost 8,000 feet of elevation (海拔)_________ . This was the type of race I was _________ .

I also did a detailed training __________ . Even if I was traveling for business, I would stick to it and never __________ a workout (训练). And then came race day.

That day, Big Sky Montana, was unseasonably __________ , almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The race is going almost entirely above tree line, which means that you just are __________ to the elements (恶劣天气) nearly the entire time. Many people __________ out of the race halfway. But I finished it. When I reached the finish line, I was greeted by my wife and children, also friends that had traveled with us to Big Sky that day. This was the biggest challenge I had made for myself, but I __________ it.

1.

A．finished

B．designed

C．approached

D．changed

2.

A．public

B．big

C．equal

D．dangerous

3.

A．record

B．test

C．goal

D．trap

4.

A．race

B．training

C．town

D．place

5.

A．adopted

B．created

C．covered

D．hosted

6.

A．distance

B．display

C．competition

D．game

7.

A．exciting

B．challenging

C．breathtaking

D．surprising

8.

A．ride

B．trouble

C．gain

D．show

9.

A．changing for

B．leaving for

C．paying for

D．looking for

10.

A．plan

B．service

C．exchange

D．center

11.

A．served

B．missed

C．offered

D．followed

12.

A．hot

B．cool

C．mild

D．common

13.

A．expected

B．used

C．exposed

D．proved

14.

A．kept

B．took

C．hid

D．dropped

15.

A．forgot

B．made

C．caught

D．appreciated

2 . 为了让学生全面发展，你校在课外活动中，举办了主题为“Life Skills Show”比赛，你赢得了一等奖。请你就你的参赛经历写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 介绍你参赛的生活技能（烹饪或手工等）；
3. 个人感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Life Skills Show

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3 . 2024 Seattle Marathon’s Summer Events

The Seattle Marathon Association (SMA) is a non-profit organization proud of providing a quality running event in the Pacific Northwest. Join us for our annual family-friendly run at Seward Park with views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier. Dogs welcome! Choose your distance: 5k, 10k or Half Marathon! Kids are welcome to participate in the Kids Fun Run, a quick 1k run with specially provided snacks waiting at the end.

Event schedule

At 3:00 PM, June 21 — Early Packet Pickup

At 7:00 AM, June 22 — Event Day Registration & Packet Pickup

Registration fees

Events	Early Bird Pricing (Now-Feb. 29)	Regular Pricing (Mar. 1-Jun, 20)	Race Day Pricing (Jun. 21-22)
Half Marathon	$62.00	$82.00	$122.00
10K Run/Walk	$35.00	$52.00	$72.00
5K Run/Walk	$31.00	$42.00	$62.00
Kids Fun Run	$20.00	$25.00	$25.00

Cash prizes and awards

All finishers will receive an event me dal and a technical fabric shirt.

●Top 3 overall men & women participants in the 5k (must come in under 25min), 10k (must come in under 45min) and Half Marathon (must come in under 1hr 30min) races will receive cash prizes at the finish line.

●In addition, in the week following the race, non-cash awards will be emailed to the top three runners in each age division. Age divisions are as follows: 14 and under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and 90+.

Free entries for the best athletes

We offer free entries for athletes who can prove qualifying time(s) within the last 2 years. Please note that we only offer free registration and do not cover any transportation, accommodation, food or visa fees. Please contact us with proof of your qualifying time(s) within the last 2 years for a free entry to the race.

1. What will a child receive after finishing the kids Fun Run?

A．Cash prizes.	B．Special snacks.
C．Track shoes.	D．Free accommodation.

2. How much will a couple pay if they register for 10K Run/Walk in May?

A．$70.00.

B．$84.00.

C．$104.00.

D．$144.00.

3. What is required for free registration for athletes?

A．Having received event medals twice.

B．Offering evidence of their qualifying times.

C．Completing the Half Marathon in 90 minutes.

D．Ranking among top three in their age divisions.

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。

Carrying the Flame of Inspiration

Excited, proud, and even a little emotional, I experienced a rush of different feelings when I passed the flame of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou,     1     capital city of Zhejiang province, on Saturday as one of the 600 torchbearers (火炬手).

Although from different backgrounds, we 600 torchbearers all have something in common: Our deep respect for the para sports movement and the spirit in     2     these sports are contested. The flame that I carried was passed on by the first torchbearer of the relay, powerlifting Paralympic and world champion Tan Yujiao. The Rio and Tokyo Paralympic gold medalist is     3     (particular) proud to attend the Asian Para Games at home, both as a torchbearer and an athlete.

“My heart is just like the flame right now. I used to be a kid with     4     (disability) who could not even attend our school’s PE classes, and now I’m a para athlete who is aiming at     5     (break) my own world record. Life presents me with the     6     (tough) tests, and I have lived my life in the most beautiful way,” said Tan.

When I was informed that I     7     (choose) for the honor, I asked myself one simple question: What will I actually pass through the flame? I think my fellow torchbearer Tan summed it     8     better than I could: “What I hope to pass on is the spirit of the para athletes that enables them     9     (fight) against all odds to win and chase excellence. I also want to pass on their positive energy, their     10     (confident) and strength.”

5 . With her paddle slicing through the water swiftly, 37-year-old Chinese canoeist (皮筏艇运动员) Xie Maosan enjoyed a significant lead in the women’s KLI canoe final and won the first gold medal of the 4th Asian Para Games on Monday.

Born to a rural family in Anhui Province in 1986 and afflicted by Poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症), Xie couldn’t _______ before the age of 10. Throughout her childhood, as she recalled, the _______ stares of relatives and mockery from classmates made her more determined to _______ herself.

In her teens, with the _______ and understanding of her mother, Xie decided to master a craft to _______. She packed up her belongings, went to the county to learn tailoring for three years, and then became a tailor. Later, she went to Shanghai to learn CAD pattern-making.

“Regardless of the career path I choose, I always push myself _______. I want to prove to everyone that we are _______ capable,” she shared at the post-race press conference, tears in her eyes.

In 2015, things _______ when news reached her of the national team’s _______ for canoeing talents. Without hesitation, she ________, and at 29, she joined the national canoeing team.

Recalling her initial days, Xie said, “Lacking a foundation in sports, it was truly ________ for me at the beginning. I ________ into the water multiple times during training. Not knowing how to swim, I almost passed out from choking on water.”

Despite all the hardships, ________ to win glory for her country kept Xie going. At the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Xie finished fifth in the women’s KL1 canoeing final. “________ me, canoeing is a ________, as it gave me confidence and a new life,” said Xie.

1.

A．walk

B．hear

C．see

D．speak

2.

A．warm

B．cold

C．angry

D．kind

3.

A．defend

B．prove

C．improve

D．encourage

4.

A．concern

B．favour

C．admission

D．support

5.

A．make a fortune

B．make a difference

C．make a living

D．make a contribution

6.

A．more

B．less

C．better

D．harder

7.

A．definitely

B．equally

C．entirely

D．actually

8.

A．adopted

B．recovered

C．changed

D．started

9.

A．search

B．application

C．expectation

D．research

10.

A．left

B．challenged

C．refused

D．volunteered

11.

A．easy

B．calm

C．painful

D．awesome

12.

A．fell

B．jumped

C．crashed

D．dropped

13.

A．capability

B．desire

C．responsibility

D．attitude

14.

A．As for

B．According to

C．Because of

D．In addition to

15.

A．rebirth

B．relief

C．recovery

D．reward

6 . The Davis Stampede is a long-standing tradition with running and walking. The event includes 5km, 10km, and half marathon routes, which are loop (环形) courses that travel along both roadways and Davis’ tree-lined greenbelts.

Entry to the event includes a short-sleeve T-shirt, a finisher medal, timing and post-race refreshments (点心). Experienced pacers will lead pace groups in the half marathon for goal finish times from 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 2:55 to 3:00. They can help you reach your goal time, set a new personal best record and have a great race.

A free kids’ fun run is offered to kids aged 13 and under. Both a 1/4-mile course and a 1/2-mile course are offered. The kids’ runs start at 10:30.

Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023

Location: Playfields Park, South Davis

Distance: 5km, 10km, half marathon, kids’ run.

Post-race email: Please read out post-race email (sent to all registered athletes on Sunday, December 17) here.

Photos: Available here

Status of medals: All medals have been distributed to Fleet Feet’s as indicated in the above email, or shipped (based on the county of residence). You can view our list of shipped medals and the shipping date in the email. For those whose medals were shipped, if your medal hasn’t arrived, contact us so that we can track it.

1. How can experienced pacers help people?

A．By teaching them running and walking skills.

B．By completing a full marathon with them.

C．By relaxing their muscles after a race.

D．By helping them get their best results.

2. What is the fact about the Davis Stampede?

A．It has a fairly short history.

B．It is held in the countryside.

C．It is intended for professional runners.

D．It offers free courses for children under 13.

3. What does the post-race email show?

A．The competitor list.	B．The schedule of the race.
C．The shipping date of medals.	D．The organizing committee of the event.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How often is the contest held?

A．Twice every other year.

B．Once every other year.

C．Once every six months.

2. How long will the contest last?

A．20 minutes.

B．45 minutes.

C．65 minutes.

3. What will the top 10% of all the students in the contest receive?

A．“National Honour Roll” medals.

B．“Team Achievement” medal.

C．“Team Winner” medal.

4. What is the speaker?

A．A senior high student.

B．A maths teacher.

C．A radio host.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was the speaker’s feeling this morning?

A．Excited.

B．Tired.

C．Nervous.

2. When did the 100-meter freestyle begin?

A．At 8:00.

B．At 8:30.

C．At 9:10.

3. What was the speaker a little disappointed at?

A．The result of her competition.

B．Other swimmers’ behaviors.

C．The judge’s instructions.

4. What was the score of the speaker’s team?

A．47 points.

B．50 points.

C．53 points.

9 . 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

10 . Go For Goal With Your Poem

Football, the world’s most universally loved sport, unites people from all walks of life. Since its establishment in 1992, the English Premier League (EPL) has welcomed players from 115 different nations. This multicultural group reaffirms (重申) that regardless of our diverse backgrounds, we all share a common love for the beautiful game. In celebration of this unity, the league has launched an exciting poetry competition this year.

The Competition

The competition invites young poets to express how football celebrates our differences while also serving as a joining-together force. This theme can be explored through any form of poetic writing, from traditional words to songs. The distinguished judges include poet Joseph Coelho, football star Rio Ferdinand, and beloved pop star Olly Murs.

The Prizes

The winning poems will be honoured with publication in a special poetry collection. There’s more: the winning class stands a chance to win an enriching poetry session, and even a visit from a Premier League champion to your school! The competition will recognize three first-place winners and ten second-place winners from Stage 1(five to seven years old)and Stage 2(seven to eleven years old)respectively.

How to Enter

The competition is heating up and the closing date is Friday 21 December. Teachers are encouraged to register their classes on PLPrimaryStars. com as soon as possible this week. The first 1,000 schools to enter will even receive a special gift bag filled with a selection of wonderful poetry books. So, don’t wait, and kick off your poetic journey today!

1. What is the goal of the poetry competition?

A．To interest global football players in poetry.

B．To celebrate the universal love for football.

C．To promote different forms of poetic writing.

D．To encourage young poets to address diversity.

2. How many winners will be recognized in total?

A．3.

B．6.

C．13.

D．26.

3. What are teachers advised to do in the last paragraph?

A．Sign up for the competition soon.	B．Ask for advice from the website.
C．Help students prepare their bags.	D．Urge schools to buy poetry books.