1 . It was an overwhelming Friday afternoon. There were hundreds of students, who _________ to cheer their favorite team up.

I have always loved running, but my_________to compete for a long-distance race was terrible for me. I was_________to compete in a four-hundred-meter race, yes, it was indeed _________. When the competition finally began. I found my nervous self _________. I ran with my strength, but still did not make_________to the top three. My teammates, whom I have expected to comfort me_________to doubt my ability to compete in the next event. They never wanted me to be in the next track game. This belief motivated me to_________more.

I wanted to prove myself._________I decided to work more on my endurance(耐力)skills. As soon as I noticed my time__________were getting better. I signed up for the next track game. This time I not only __________to be one of the top three competitors, but also earned a medal for my team.

Nothing was more__________ than the medal I won at that moment. I was appreciated by the members of my team, who__________rejected my wish to compete on that game. I learned that whatever one puts their__________to do, that person will__________be the best at what he is aiming for.

1.

A．gathered

B．walked

C．supported

D．offered

2.

A．ambition

B．strength

C．inability

D．memory

3.

A．forced

B．assigned

C．suggested

D．applied

4.

A．meaningful

B．interesting

C．comfortable

D．challenging

5.

A．losing

B．abandoning

C．shaking

D．cheering

6.

A．it

B．me

C．him

D．them

7.

A．figured out

B．turned out

C．came out

D．worked out

8.

A．hope

B．risk

C．push

D．create

9.

A．so

B．but

C．or

D．yet

10.

A．paces

B．experiences

C．influences

D．evidences

11.

A．managed

B．succeeded

C．tried

D．kept

12.

A．enjoyable

B．valuable

C．possible

D．interesting

13.

A．quietly

B．purposely

C．previously

D．friendly

14.

A．subject

B．body

C．mind

D．team

15.

A．quickly

B．constantly

C．exactly

D．definitely

2 . WALKIE TALKIE TOWER CLIMB

Dare to take the stairs for a run challenge! Sign up and climb up London’s Walkie Talkie building on 4 March 2023. Run or walk up the Walkie Talkie building, and raise money to help seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Climb over 35 floors and 896 steps before being rewarded with a celebratory drink.

gosh. org/get-involved/fundraising-events

RACE TO REMEMBER

Why not take on Race to Remember. Join Team Combat Stress on 11th November 2023 and help raise funds for veterans (老兵). Choose from a 76km or a 36km walk or run. All races finish at the HMS Victory in Portsmouth. The registration fee is 75 (76km event) or 40 (36km event).

events. combatstress.org.uk

TIME TO RUN

Run for research and take on 50 miles in 50 days! Take on this virtual run anywhere, anytime between 1 March and 19 April. We’re investing in pioneering projects that could slow, stop or change Parkinson’s completely. And we aim to deliver the next new treatment in years. By taking part in Time to Run, you’re funding Parkinson’s UK research. Your fundraising will help us fast track the most promising treatments. Sign up today for just 5.

events. parkinsons.org. uk/TTR23

LONDON MARATHON

Get your running shoes on and join Depaul UK for the TCS 2023 London Marathon. We’ll cheer you on as you help raise vital funds for young people affected by homelessness. Starting in Greenwich Park, you’ll run over Tower Bridge towards a memorable finish on The Mall. Join us at the start line and show your support for young people, To secure your place, sign up today.

kurt. sullivan.depaulcharity.org. uk

1. Which website would you visit if you want to climb stairs?

A．events. combatstress.org. uk

B．events. parkinsons.org. uk/TTR23

C．kurt. sullivan.depaulcharity.org. uk

D．gosh. org/get-involved/fundraising-events

2. Who will benefit from TIME TO RUN?

A．Sick children.

B．Veterans.

C．The homeless.

D．The Parkinson’s patients.

3. What are these activities aimed for?

A．Fun.

B．Health.

C．Charity.

D．Workout.

3 . Enter DSWF Global Canvas 2022

Global Canvas is an annual children’s art competition run by David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF). It’s a fantastic way to encourage creativity and display thought and concern for our planet’s environment and the incredible wildlife that inhabits it. We’re thrilled to announce entries are now open for the DSWF Global Canvas 2022 competition, for which the theme is “Forests of Land and Sea”.

DSWF Global Canvas 2022 is free to enter and open to children aged 16 and under — either as a group or an individual. Entries for group and individual categories will be judged separately and in the following age groups: age 4-7 years, age 8-11 years, and age 12-16 years. A group entry can be any size from 2 children up to an entire school!

Any art technique is welcome. Entrants can create an artwork of any size that they like, as long as their entry is based on the theme and the work is original. DSWF always likes to see recycled materials used wherever possible. Please note that you mustn’t send us your actual artwork, however. You need to send us a photograph and video of it in addition to completing the relevant group or individual entry form. All entries must be received digitally by 11 June 2022.

Entries will be judged on the quality of art, interpretation of the theme, creativity, and for group entries — level of joint work. The decision of the judges will be final. Competition winners will receive vouchers (代金券) for art supplies, digital animal adoptions and certificates.

1. How many age groups will the entries be classified into?

A．One.	B．Two.
C．Three.	D．Four.

2. Which of the following will fail to meet the requirements of this competition?

A．Making an artwork using recycled materials.

B．Creating an artwork with an ancient art form.

C．Delivering an original physical artwork to DSWF.

D．Sending a digital photo of a completed work on May 1.

3. What is the extra consideration in judging a group entry?

A．Content.	B．Cooperation.
C．Creativity.	D．Complexity.

4 . 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。

On a winter Sunday good for skiing, Sue arrived at their holiday chalet (棚屋) with joy. Sue’s skis were sticking out behind her. Mark, another skier, tripped over Sue’s skis. Before Sue could apologize, Mike shouted, “Your skis are in the way. You’ve got big smelly feet!” In view of his attitude, Sue ignored him. Mark lost face and was more angry.

The ski lift took all the skiers to the top of the mountain. The hard snow of the piste (滑雪道) was below them. Then Sue skied down the mountain. As a good skier, she didn’t fall over. Mark, along with his good friend David, was watching her with envy and anger. They were also good skiers but they didn’t know Sue very well. “She’s good,” David said. “But we’re better,” Mark responded with dissatisfaction.

The young people skied all day. They enjoyed themselves and forgot everything. On Wednesday morning, the young people were waiting for the ski lift when their teacher announced a ski race. The race would be arranged for the last day of the holiday on a long and difficult ten-kilometer piste. Everybody wanted to win! They went up the mountain, put on their skis and skied down the piste, practicing for the race. Sue skied fast, so did Mark and David. Obviously, these three became powerful opponents.

It was Saturday and the race was going to be held in the afternoon. Sue was hungry and left her skis at the side of a café. She sat down and ordered lunch. Later, David and Mark came in. They also headed to the side to put their skis there. Mark noticed Sue’s skis and aimed a kick angrily at them. Then he found a screw (螺丝) on Sue’s ski was loose, unsure whether it was caused by the force or it was like that originally. “Sue’s skis won’t work. We’re sure to win,” Mark said and pointed. They smiled knowingly at each other.

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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Finally came the time of the race and everyone was excited.

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Maybe feeling guilty or nervous, Mark made a mistake and fell down when Sue approached him.

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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。

In the countdown to the start of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, ice and snow tourism has picked up in Chinese consumers. The Games     1     (expect) to fuel more opportunities for businesses as well. With the new snow season     2     (begin) in China, enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders have been eager to get back on the slopes (滑雪斜坡). One drag on the demand for some travel related     3     winter sports may be the small number of new cases of COVID-19 in some regions.

Previously, most people     4     went to ski slopes in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province     5     (be) locals. With major new development in the region aimed at serving skiers, those     6     (destination) have been attracting more tourists from other parts of China. The potential increase in the number of tourists from southern and eastern China is bound to give     7     boost to Beijing’s tourism market.

The Winter Games events, which have fueled the business of skiing equipment makers, will     8     (certain) generate greater public interest in ice and snow sports. In China, only 1% of the population has an interest in the skiing, far     9     (low) than the 35% in Switzerland, 9% in Japan and 8% in the United States. That indicates that the sport has significant room for further     10     (grow).

6 . 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。

“Don’t pass to Makayla,” Olivia’s teammate Jordan whispered. “She’s not serious about soccer,” said Jordan as she adjusted her Orange Team shirt. The score was tied, 1-1, after halftime.

Thinking about what Jordan had said, Olivia got into position for the second half. As the center midfielder, Olivia loved to pass. She also loved it when all her teammates, including Makayla, had the chance to touch the ball. But Jordan was right. Makayla hardly ever took a shot.

After the judge blew the whistle (哨子) to start, Olivia received the ball from Jordan. She dribbled (运球) it, keeping it close. Jordan called for the ball, but was surrounded by the Green Team’s defense. Directly across from Olivia, Makayla waved her arms. She was all by herself. Hesitantly, Olivia passed the ball to her. But her shot missed, and the ball rolled out of bounds.

“I told you,” Jordan said, shaking her head. Probably Jordan was right. Olivia needed to find a way to pass the ball to Jordan, the team’s top scorer, to win the game.

After the Green Team threw in the ball from the sideline, Olivia received it and this time she pushed the ball to Jordan. Jordan received the ball, turned, and shot toward the far corner of the goal. Still, they failed.

As the other team set up for a goal kick, Olivia saw Makayla still standing inside the 18-yard box. The judge signaled her to move. The Orange Team wasn’t allowed there. When Makayla ran toward Olivia, she tripped and fell. “Are you OK?” Olivia asked. Makayla upped and rubbed (揉) her knees. “Yep, I know I’m still learning, but I love soccer.” “Me too,” Olivia said.

The Green Team rocketed a kick. Olivia stepped in front of her defender and trapped the ball. Jordan called for a pass, but she wasn’t open. Olivia held on to the ball. She cut right, then left, leaving a defender in the dust. With the ball at her feet, she looked up and there was Makayla, wide open in front of the net.

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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

With another defender closely behind to attack, Olivia had no choice.

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The crowd broke into thunderous applause and cheers.

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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 FIFA World Cup 2022 has kicked     1     in Qatar, fueling passion of the football fans all over the world.     2    Team China is missing out on the competition, Chinese elements shine at the World Cup.

From a stadium to souvenirs, from transportation to    3    (accommodate), “Made in China” appears both on and off the field at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The Lusail Stadium, the biggest one in Qatar and the venue for the final with 92, 000 seats, covering     4    area of 190, 000 square meters, was designed and built by China Railway International Group with     5    (advance) energy-saving technologies and sustainable material in 2021. Besides, more than 1, 500 buses from China’s leading bus maker Yuyong are zooming down the streets of Qatar for the duration of the event, some of     6     are electric, offering shuttle service for thousands of officials and journalists and fans from different countries.

Goods from Yiwu in Zhejiang Province also have an enormous presence during the World Cup,     7    (account) for 70% of the souvenir market share. Additionally, Chinese companies offer more than 10 thousand container houses. A double room costs about $200 a night, much    8    (cheap) than starred hotels. Recently, a power plant built and designed by China     9    (put) into operation, providing green electricity for games. While the spotlight is     10    (firm) focused on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, two pandas that have jetted in also make waves.

8 . Beautiful Britain Photo Competition

What represents the beauty of Britain for you? Is it rolling green hills and hidden valleys of the countryside? Here’s your chance to capture it in a photo! The competition will be judged by professional photographer James Eckersley. The judge’s decision is final and winners will be informed by email or post.

How to Enter Take a high-resolution photo with either a phone or digital camera. Ensure that pictures are original, not previously published and taken specically for this competition. Email your photos to photocomps@readersdigest.co.uk by 5pm, May 12, 2023. Make sure you include your full name, location and contact number.

The Prizes We will select three winners who will be awarded the following prizes: First place £ 400 Amazon voucher (代金券) and a Royal Photographic Society membership. Second place £ 250 Camera World voucher. Third place An Experience or Workshop & Course voucher from Jessops.

You must own the rights to the photograph you submit for entry. You must be able to supply a high-resolution copy of the photograph suitable for print publication. Competition is open to residents of the UK, aged 18 or over, except Reader’s Digest employees and any associated partners or attached companies. There is no cash alternative and prizes are not transferable. Multiple entries will be accepted. Winners must agree to publication of their winning photograph, along with their name. The winning entries will be published in our July issue, with the top winner gracing the back cover. Contributions become world copyright of Vivat Direct Ltd (t/a Reader’s Digest). Your information will only be used in accordance with our privacy policy. Entry implies acceptance of these rules. For more details, tips and guides, visit readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/photo-competition

1. Which of the following will lead to disqualification?

A．Living in the UK.	B．Sending a published photo.
C．Providing more than one photo.	D．Emailing the entries on May 11, 2023.

2. What can the winners do after the competition?

A．Use the photos freely.	B．Change the prize for money.
C．Buy a camera at a discount.	D．Become one member of a photo club.

3. Where will the winning photos be published?

A．In Reader’s Digest.	B．In a travel brochure.
C．On a textbook cover.	D．On the Amazon website.

9 . If sports are something that interests you, obviously you would want to be good at them. Succeeding at a sport takes skill, and skill takes patience and determination.     1     Skill alone may take you far, but you’ll never go all the way unless you have the right attitude and team spirit to back it up.

Begin from basics first.

It’s common that young athletes want to jump into the advanced skills quickly. This isn’t an effective way to spend training time. If you’re new to a sport, take as much time as you need to get the basic movements down properly.     2    

Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Everyone should make a point of eating a diet that benefits their body. This is especially true if you want to be great at sports.     3     Base your diet on vegetables, leafy greens, lean proteins, and whole grains.

Set great goals for yourself.

This does not mean being unrealistic, or saying you’re going to go professional within a year.     4     Give yourself a suitable amount of time to achieve that goal, and break it down into smaller parts if the goal is especially big.

    5    

Being good at sports means more than physical strength and speed. In order to be truly great, you need to apply positive attitude to the way you treat other players, even if they’re on the other team. If you lose a match, accept the loss and show respect to the other player for their victory.

A．Let yourself have fun.

B．Show good sportsmanship.

C．However, there are other things you need to think about.

D．It will make advanced skills a lot easier to grasp in the long run.

E．If you stop practicing, chances are that someone more determined will beat you.

F．Eating junk food will work against whatever efforts you make in the gym.

G．Instead, you should take a look at what you are, and figure out where you’d like to be.

10 . Over the weekend, social media was excited about a heart-stopping gymnastic routine and we have UCLA athlete Katelyn Ohashi to thank. The routine itself is only ninety seconds long, but the 21-year-old athlete jumped, flipped, turned, and showed off her incredible talent across the floor to a combination of R&B and soul music. Ohashi earned a well-deserved perfect 10 from the judges and her performance eventually led the UCLA to victory at the end of the competition.

But the best part? This isn’t the first time she’s gone viral — it’s the second time in a year she’s achieved eye-catching fame, and it’s for good reason. At the 2018 Pac 12 Championships, Ohashi performed an awesome floor routine set to a combination of Michael Jackson’s hits.

Ohashi exudes (流露) joy in her performances, and she’s not afraid to smile widely when she knows she’s done well. It’s acceptable, because it’s clear she’s having fun, a rare sight in the field of professional sports. Born in Seattle, Ohashi did four years on the USA Gymnastic’s junior national team, and won the 2013 American Cup. But behind the scenes, things weren’t so great.

Ohashi was under intense pressure competing at the elite (精英) level. Fans told her she wasn’t good enough, and she was under pressure to be thin. Ultimately, she decided to walk away from elite gymnastics to become a college athlete. She underwent surgery for a broken back and two torn shoulders in 2014. These injuries kept her away from the sport until 2015 when she joined the UCLA Bruins gymnastics team for the 2015–16 season.

“There was a time when I was on top of the world, an Olympic hopeful. I was unbeatable until I wasn’t,” Ohashi said. “It hurt. But it also took me finding Ms. Val and the UCLA and having a different goal and path to follow, to finally find joy and love within the sport again, which I haven’t been able to feel in a long time.”

1. Which is closest in meaning to the phrase “gone viral” underlined in paragraph 2?

A．Become popular.	B．Appear suddenly.
C．Change surprisingly.	D．Succeed unexpectedly.

2. What do we know about Katelyn Ohashi?

A．She was little-known until recently.

B．Her gymnastic skills improved in the UCLA.

C．She won her first victory in the UCLA.

D．Her gymnastic career wasn’t always full of joy.

3. How does Ohashi sound in the end?

A．Regretful.

B．Appreciative.

C．Humorous.

D．Confused.

4. What is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Regain self-confidence

B．Battle against ill remarks

C．Go beyond physical limits

D．Rediscover joy of gymnastics