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。

The International Public Speaking Competition, the largest of its kind in the world, takes place in London in May each year. This year, two Chinese students took part in the competition and     1     (impress) the judges and audience with their English-language ability. “We were all     2     (amaze) at their ability to express     3     (they). It’s excellent English,” said Lucia Dumont Renard, one of the judges.

When     4     (ask) about their feelings, the two Chinese students said that they were very excited and proud. “I think I generally did a great job. I expressed all of the thoughts that I meant     5     (express), and I’m very proud to stand among all the international     6     (competitor),” said Liu Bowen from Peking University. Wu Dongxu comes from Hangzhou and he talked about his hometown during one speech in the competition. He said, “I think this is     7     valuable opportunity for me to come here, to say something about China, and to introduce China to the outside world.”

More     8     (important), the two Chinese students believed that the competition was much more     9     simply presenting speeches. For them, the competition was a very memorable journey of cultural communication. And it enabled them to meet young people from other parts of the world to make friendships     10     will last a lifetime.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman’s father think of her plan?

A．It was a fantastic idea.

B．It wasn’t suitable for her.

C．It wasn’t an interesting sport.

2. How did the woman feel before the marathon started?

A．Confident.

B．Nervous.

C．Painful.

3. What do we know about the woman’s father?

A．He offended her daughter a little.

B．He knew his daughter very much.

C．He promised to help his daughter train.

3 . Boston Marathon runners in recent years may have seen a smiling furry face around the two-mile mark. It’s Spencer, the therapy (治疗) dog, who became known as an unofficial mascot (吉祥物) for the marathon, He’s shown up on the sidelines every year since 2015—rain or shine.

One particularly rainy marathon catapulted Spencer’s fame, In 2018, his owner, Richard Powers, decided to put a bright yellow rain coat on the dog, making him stand out even more than he usually does. Photos of Spencer, who holds a “Boston Strong” flag in his mouth, went viral, and he became an inspiration to runners and onlookers alike, During the marathon, some runners stop in their tracks to take selfies with the dog-the line sometimes growing to 20 runners long.

But in 2020, Spencer was diagnosed with a tumor (肿瘤). His owner was worried, but Spencer is a fighter. He got the care he needed and survived. In 2021, he was back on the course and it was really kind of a miracle and that really hit home to a lot of people.

Unfortunately, Spencer caught another tumor—this one cancerous—and Spencer began chemotherapy. Powers didn’t think his beloved dog would make it out to the marathon of 2022. “Miraculously, he’s still here with us and an even bigger miracle, he was strong enough to go to the marathon,” he said.

After recovering, Spencer was back to work—not just at the marathon—but as a therapy dog, alongside his companion, Penny, who is also a golden therapy dog. Powers takes his two therapy dogs around to schools, hospitals and senior living centers.

“He’s a gift to us and we’re very lucky to have him. He’s too good so we want to share him with as many people as we possibly can. He does make a difference,” Powers said.

1. Why is Spencer referred to as a mascot for Boston Marathon?

A．He has a smiling furry face.	B．He appears at the event annually.
C．He is not recognized officially.	D．He works as a therapy dog for runners.

2. What does Spencer bring to runners?

A．Motivation.

B．Satisfaction.

C．Fantasy.

D．Barrier.

3. What did Spencer go through in 2020?

A．A failure in the marathon.

B．Caring for his owner.

C．Fighting against a disease.

D．Going viral.

4. What was Powers’ initial attitude towards Spence’s appearing at the marathon of 2022?

A．Confident,

B．Supportive.

C．Objective.

D．Negative.

4 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. For what did the woman win $200?

A．A quiz.

B．A show.

C．A book.

2. Where did the woman and her friends win a bottle of whisky?

A．At a pub.

B．At a canteen.

C．At a lottery store.

3. What is the man expecting?

A．To write a better book.

B．To win a bigger lottery prize.

C．To share the woman’s prize.

5 . American runner Isaiah Jewett took a deep breath. Entering the final stage of the men’s 800-meter semifinal race. Jewett _________ to finish in the top two and make it to the finals. And he was in the best possible position to achieve his aim.

“I was like ‘Okay, there’s a _________ to do this. Let’s do this,’” Jewett said.

That is when something unexpected _________. When Jewett got to the turn, Botswana runner Nijel Amos tripped (绊倒) him from behind.

“It was _________. I didn’t even believe it was me even though I was on the ground,” Jewett said. “I felt so _________.”

For Jewett though, showing good sportsmanship was more _________ than winning a medal. Growing up, he was exposed (使接触) to the world of anime (动画), which taught him valuable _________ such as never giving up and always finishing a race.

That is exactly what Jewett did with Amos.

“I just _________ that he was sad, and I shut off how I was feeling. I knew I couldn’t help him in any way but I _________ to do the best I could.” Jewett said.

After the __________, Jewett got up and helped Amos to his feet. Amos apologized for his __________, and Jewett put his arm around his competitor.

“Hey man, let’s __________ this race together; we’re not done yet,” Jewett told Amos. __________ , they crossed the finish line.

“It’s okay to compete but it’s also important to show that you’re a __________. That’s the way you show your heroism by __________ each other along the way and finishing the race together,” Jewett said.

1.

A．remembered

B．expected

C．asked

D．agreed

2.

A．chance

B．reason

C．plan

D．choice

3.

A．returned

B．changed

C．disappeared

D．happened

4.

A．surprising

B．exciting

C．challenging

D．boring

5.

A．tired

B．lonely

C．sad

D．shy

6.

A．difficult

B．interesting

C．dangerous

D．important

7.

A．information

B．lessons

C．knowledge

D．skills

8.

A．saw

B．imagined

C．hoped

D．promised

9.

A．seemed

B．required

C．wanted

D．regretted

10.

A．journey

B．game

C．talk

D．fall

11.

A．failure

B．mistake

C．decision

D．question

12.

A．finish

B．hold

C．enter

D．begin

13.

A．Again

B．Still

C．Together

D．Also

14.

A．winner

B．competitor

C．runner

D．hero

15.

A．attracting

B．helping

C．following

D．thanking

6 . OnX Offroad’s Guide to Ultimate(终极的) Adventure 2023

It’s almost time for Ultimate Adventure 2023! Here’s everything you’ll need to know about this year’s event.

What is the Ultimate Adventure?

Ultimate Adventure is a yearly private four wheeling event hosted by the staff of Motor Trend that explores off-road worthy locations in the United States. Each year, the event moves to a new place, and participants(参与者) won’t know the route(路线) in advance. Participants are challenged with a roughly one-thousand-mile-long road trip where they are responsible for repairs and things necessary for completing the route with no outside help.

OnX Offroad’s Relationship With Ultimate Adventure 2023

As a past participant in Ultimate Adventure, OnX Offroad community manager Jake Rosaia knew he wanted the OnX Offroad to be a supporter of Ultimate Adventure in one form or another. So when the opportunity presented itself, the OnX team caught the chance. For 2023, OnX Offroad is once again a proud supporter for the fourth year in a row as the Official Mapping Tool of Ultimate Adventure. During the event, participants will receive route information for the day each morning through the OnX Offroad App.

Participant Requirements

All participants themselves must provide food, fuel and other things, along with having the ability to repair their vehicles.

All vehicles must have 35-inch-tall or larger tires(轮胎) with a full-size spare.

Ultimate Adventure Time

Dates: Sunday, September 24 to Sunday, October 1

TEL: 86597782

Everybody, be quick to join us!

1. What can we know about the Ultimate Adventure?

A．It is a team event.	B．It is held every four years.
C．OnX Offroad refuses to support its participants.	D．Its route is kept secret before the event.

2. What is a requirement for the participants?

A．They must be self-sufficient.	B．They need to be over 35.
C．They must be repairmen.	D．They need to sign up on September 24.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A textbook.

B．A news report.

C．A poster.

D．A diary.

7 . Four of the Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2023

If you’re creating amazing art but struggling to gain exposure, art contests are a great opportunity for publicity. Ready to show off your art to the world? Check out our guide to some of the best art contests to enter this year.

The Lumen Prize for Digital Art

Prize: $4,000 first prize

Entry Fee: $40 for two works

This digital art competition is organized by Lumen Art Projects Ltd, a non-profit organization that’s committed to providing new opportunities for digital artists around the world. The only requirement is that the submitted artworks must somehow engage with technology.

World Illustration Awards

Prize: A cash prize of £2,000

Entry Fee: £29 per entry

Anyone who’s into illustration is bound to have heard of the famous World Illustration Awards. Illustrators are invited to submit works published since 2018. Winners will not only win a cash prize, but they’ll be offered invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Illustration.

Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize

Prize: Over $50,000 in cash

Entry Fee: $ 40 per entry

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is an annual international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the visual arts. It aims to inspire creatives from around the world to enter the art profession through funding and increased exposure of their works.

The Sunny Art Prize

Prize: A total cash fun d of £6,000

Entry Fee: £25 for one artwork

One of the most inclusive and diverse art competitions in the UK, the Sunny Art Prize offers unique exposure for both emerging and established artists. Winners will have an opportunity to produce their works during a month-long residency in China.

1. How much should you pay to submit two works to the Lumen Prize for Digital Art?

A．$40.

B．$60.

C．$66.

D．$80.

2. Which is the best choice if you pursue a career in art?

A．The Sunny Art Prize.

B．World Illustration Awards.

C．Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize.

D．The Lumen Prize for Digital Art.

3. What will the winners of the Sunny Art Prize be awarded apart from cash prizes?

A．A marketing package for their artworks.

B．Creating their works for a month in China.

C．Access to technology related to digital art.

D．Connecting with artists worldwide and more exposure.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. At what time does the sports center close?

A．9:00 p.m.

B．7:30 p.m.

C．5:00 p.m.

2. What can the listeners do from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.?

A．Do special exercises.

B．Play basketball.

C．Do fitness training.

3. Which of the following is open all day?

A．The swimming pool.

B．The gym.

C．The badminton courts.

4. What will the speaker do next?

A．Show the listeners around.

B．Answer some questions.

C．Help the listeners use the equipment.

9 . Sharing China 2023 Contest

The contest is calling for entries from all over the world. Regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur, who you are or where you are from, you are welcome to send us photos of memorable moments about China.

The Rules

●All entries must be real and not photo edited. The tone and color of the image may be slightly adjusted. Composition and cutting are allowed.

●Entries should be in JPG or JPEG format, no less than 2 MB for each, Photos could be compressed (压缩), but please keep the original file. If the winning photos are published on the page, the original file will be required.

●Entries can be single photos or a series of photos. A series of photos counts as one entry and each series may contain four to ten photos.

●Entries should have titles and a short photo description, such as time, place and people in the photo.

Awards and Prizes

The contest will select 50 photos.

★5 for first prize: 2,000 RMB

★15 for second prize: 1,000 RMB

★30 for third prize: 600 RMB

The organizer will pay the tax on behalf of the winners.

When

Submission: from Dec 20,2022 to Feb 12,2023

Selection and ranking: from Feb 13, 2023 to May 15,2023

Result announcement: June 30,2023

For information about short film contest please visit: Chinadaily.com.cn

1. Who are the activities intended for?

A．Anyone who takes photos about China.

B．Those who have lived in China for a long time.

C．People who are aware of China very well.

D．Foreigners who come to China for the first time.

2. Which of the following agrees with contest rules?

A．All entries are forbidden to be cut.

B．All entries must be a series of photos.

C．All original photos are of no more than 2 MB.

D．All entries should include photo introductions.

3. When will the public know the result?

A．On Feb 13,2023.	B．On May 15,2023.
C．On June 30,2023.	D．On Feb 12,2023.

10 . Caribou Math Competition

Participants: 2nd graders~high school students

Cash Prizes: Yes

The Caribou Math Competition is the only worldwide math competition that is held totally online. This contest is held six times throughout the school year, and students that complete all six tests can compete for the Caribou Cup. Each contest engages students in 60 minutes of math puzzles, interactive questions, and a wide variety of problem-solving activities.

Not only is the Caribou Math Competition open to international participants, it also offers contests to elementary (小学) through high school students. The high school level Caribou Math Contests are divided into two age-based categories. Grades 9 and 10 participate in the same contests, and grades 11 and 12 participate in the same contests.

Cash prizes are given out to the top performing students and schools in the Caribou Cup after the final contest each year, which is held in May. Students are ranked based on the total of their top scores in five out of the six contests. A student's cash prize amount is determined based on their percentage score multiplied by a set dollar amount based on their ranking. Here's how that is calculated (计算):

• 1st place student: $ 100 X percentage score

• 2nd place student: $75 × percentage score

• 3rd place student: $ 50 × percentage score

• 4th and on: $ 30 X percentage score

1. Who can join in the competition?

A．University students.	B．High school students.
C．Everyone around the world.	D．All elementary school students.

2. What is unique about the competition?

A．It has seven tests.

B．It lasts sixty minutes.

C．It is held six times every year.

D．It's the only worldwide online math competition.

3. How will students be ranked?

A．By their top five contest scores.

B．By the rankings of their schools.

C．By the best score of their six contests.

D．By their scores in the contest for the Caribou Cup.