1 . Chinese athlete Zhang Weili gave the world something to remember at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 292 in Boston. She kept her strawweight (草量级) champion title with an outstanding performance over Brazil’s Amanda Lemos, setting many striking records in the process.

Zhang, the women’s pound-for-pound number one fighter in the world, arrived on the east coast of America as the favorite against the dangerous Brazilian striker, Lemos.

The superior advantage for Zhang began in the opening round. She landed an early strong low kick to put Lemos down. But just as Lemos appeared close to being stopped, she surprised Zhang with a D’Arce choke (达斯绞). When everyone thought it could be the end for Zhang, the champion’s strength carried her through, taking her out of the choke and into position to deliver a quick beating on the ground.

At the end of the battle, Lemos even got a second chance in the fourth round. But in the end, it was business as usual for Zhang, who nearly ended the fight with a knockdown in the final round, finishing as the winner with a scorecard of 50-43, 50-44, and 49-45.

During the exciting match, Zhang set many new records in women’s Mixed Martial Arts(MMA). She finished with 296 strikes, breaking the previous record of 249 held by Valentina Shevchenko. And with Lemos only connecting 29 times, Zhang also set the record for the largest striking differential in women’s MMA by 267 strikes.

In a post-fight interview, Zhang spoke through a translator to thank the Boston crowd for their energy. “My name is ZhangWeili,” then she said in English, cupping her hand to her ear to raise cheers from the crowd. “I’m from China. Do you remember me?”

1. What made Zhang Weili spotlighted by the world?

A．She donated all she had to UFC292.

B．She won world champion titles in a row.

C．She set many extraordinary records in UFC292.

D．She represented China to participate in the game.

2. How did Zhang Weili manage to escape Lemos’s D’Arce choke (达斯绞)?

A．She called for a time out.	B．The referee stopped Lemos.
C．She used a special technique.	D．She used her strength to get out.

3. How did the author illustrate Zhang’s exciting game in paragraph 5?

A．By listing statistics.	B．By explaining reasons.
C．By giving examples.	D．By making comparisons.

4. Which of the following can best describe Zhang Weili?

A．Easy-going.

B．Strong-willed.

C．Hard-working.

D．Warm-hearted.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the IOC announce on Monday?

A．The change of the Youth Olympics.

B．The time of the Paris Olympic Games.

C．The addition of breaking to the Olympics.

2. What is the purpose of making recent changes?

A．To appeal to young people.

B．To make the Olympics fairer.

C．To replace old Olympic events.

3. Why will Paris partner with Tahiti?

A．Tahiti allows the surfing event.

B．Tahiti needs more attention.

C．Tahiti is a popular place.

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。

Jim stared at the ground and sighed in disappointment. Players from the opposing team raced past Jim, celebrating their shocking victory. They’d scored the game-winning goal just seconds before the end of the game.

“Just one word to describe a loss like that,” Jim mumbled to his teammate Devin.

“Terrible!” Devin sighed. “It was a tough one.” He trotted (小步快跑) toward the middle of the field to shake hands with the winning team. Jim walked slowly behind Devin. He unhappily slapped hands with the winners, then stopped to shut his eyes as the autumn air cooled his sweaty face.

“Terrible,” he repeated to himself as he sat on the bench and pulled his jacket on. “Let’s get some hot chocolate and watch the next game,” Devin said. There were eight teams in the YMCA league, so games would go on all morning. “Sorry. I’m heading home,” Jim said, “I’ve had enough soccer for today.”

As he reached the gate, Jim glanced back to see the next two teams take the field. They were jumping and shouting, excited to play. “That was us a little while ago, before we were discouraged.” Jim thought.

So why we lost the game at last? Jim asked himself. How did such a well-played game end up with such a terrible result? It was still clear in his head: Jim had the ball deep on the Jets’ side of the field, looking for Devin or another teammate to pass to. His team had outplayed the Jets for most of the game, but failed within the last seconds.

Jim let out a deep breath. The morning was growing warmer. Perfect for soccer. Jim looked back toward the field. He couldn’t see it, but he could hear the excited voices as the game continued.

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With a car’s horn beeping, Jim’s friends Tara and Bryan jumped out of the car.

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There came the turn for Tara and Bryan’s team to play the game.

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4 . Traditional Chinese culture featured noticeably in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Hangzhou Asian Games. While they stressed the solar terms, the he-he culture, meaning harmony and cooperation, was a common thread that ran through them.

Each of the 24 solar terms coincides with (与……一致) events in the natural world. The terms were put forward more than 2,000 years ago to guide not only agricultural activities, but also customs concerning food, dressing and social life. Nowadays, although Chinese people refer to more modern systems in daily life, except for in the agricultural area, they maintain a strong emotional and cultural bond with the solar terms as reminders of the wit (才智), creativity and diligence (勤奋) of their ancestors.

“I previously had no connection to Hangzhou, but now, after the closing ceremony, I think I share a special bond with this city, said Wan Li, a 22-year-old college student at Fujian Normal University. “Watching the ceremony was also a wonderful chance for me to learn about the he-he culture, in which I was uninterested before.”

Kong Xianglong, a research assistant who worked in Hangzhou on an Asian Games research program and watched the ceremonies, expressed his admiration for the show as well as the Asian Games volunteers, who he said were walking examples of the he-he culture.

“The dance performances were absolutely attractive, a perfect display of the he-he idea and a highlight of the Asian Games,” Kong told Beijing Review. “The considerate service the volunteers provided every day actually invited people to learn about the he-he culture, which moved me a lot.”

Pakistani cricketer Muhammad said he believes that the opening and closing ceremonies played an important role in bringing people from different countries together. “I saw a lot of different countries’ athletes coming together, sharing their cultures and performing. I see a huge success,” he told Xinhua News Agency.

1. What can be learned about the solar terms?

A．They thoroughly guide modern life.	B．They belong to the past.
C．They lend to be ignored.	D．They apply to farming.

2. How did the closing ceremony affect Wan Li?

A．It stimulated her passion for Chinese culture.

B．It strengthened her bond with the world.

C．It deepened her understanding of the Games.

D．It restored her confidence in the athletes.

3. What role does Muhammad think the ceremonies play?

A．They bridge cultural differences.	B．They show Chinese philosophy.
C．They ensure athletes’ better performances.	D．They demonstrate the power of China.

4. Where may the text be taken from?

A．A guidebook.

B．A news report.

C．Science fiction.

D．A textbook.

5 . Dealing with Stress in Sports

Sports are a great way to have fun while staying fit. Sports also teach important life lessons like working as a team.     1     . Having a healthy attitude about sports and learning to deal with the stress that comes with competing can help you perform your best.

Competing always leads to some stress. And that can be good.     2     . But too much stress can take the fun out of a sport and make it hard to perform. If you think there might be too much stress around competing, talk to your parents and coach. Making some changes can help. If you have too much going on, think about limiting practice time or only doing one sport or activity per season.

    3     . So it’s important to know how to deal with it. Trying different ways during practice helps you know what will work best for you during competition. You can try to take a deep breath and hold it in for about 5 seconds, then release (释放) it slowly. Repeat those five times. You can also think positively and develop positive self-talk, like saying “I learn from my mistakes.” “I’m in control of my feelings.” “I can make this goal!” to help keep the negative (消极的) thoughts away.

Keep stress levels down when you aren’t competing.     4     . Besides, doing something fun and relaxing is great, such as taking a break from competing and going for a walk, riding a bike, seeing a movie or hanging out with friends.

Finally don’t forget that no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes in sports. It is part of the game.     5     ?

Whether you play on the school team or at a weekend pick-up game, the point is to have fun. By keeping that as the first place, you can learn to deal with the stress that is a natural part of competition.

A．There will always be some stress in sports

B．A little stress helps the body face a challenge

C．Why not be quick to forgive mistakes and move on

D．If you have too much going on, think about doing more exercising

E．It is best to eat well and get enough sleep, especially before games

F．Aren’t sports about staying active, developing as a player and making friends

G．But it’s not always easy to keep it together when it feels like winning is everything

6 . 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, also known as the Hangzhou Asian Games,     1     (hold) from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As     2     major sporting event, the Hangzhou Asian Games has its own official mascots, a group of robots     3     (name) “Memories of Jiangnan”. The mascots consist of three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen,     4     fully integrate the history and culture, natural ecology and innovation of Hangzhou. Lianlian is a     5     (reflect) of West Lake; Congcong symbolizes the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu(良渚古城遗址), while Chenchen stands for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

The design of the mascots was a long process. After fierce competition, “Memories of Jiangnan” finally stood out of more than 4000 candidates. The designer of the mascots, Zhang Wen, said: “Apart from the various cultural     6     (feature) conveyed by the mascots,     7     I also want to emphasize is the technological advance of Hangzhou, a digital and intelligent city.”

    8     (represent) the spirit of the Asian Games as well, as the cultural heritage of Hangzhou, the mascots have received great concern since they were disclosed on April 3rd , 2020. In general, the public response     9     the mascots has been positive. With their unique design and inspiring message, the mascots have become popular in China and even     10     (global).

7 . This is the dream of my running partner: Eduardo. He’s a marathon runner with an eye problem who needs ______ to train and to compete.

Eduardo has been running longer than me, and has more desire than any person I know. ______ , he didn’t like training for a marathon. He ran with ______ , without a clear goal, got bored with training and didn’t train with many people.

Now it has ______ — he has an 18-week training plan where he runs six days a week, and he has realized he ______ running more because he has a ______ — to make a little progress every day. He runs with me, one who loves running so much and with the training group at La Tapia de Madrid. The ______ we share for running is what ______ us.

Eduardo and I run together by a rope-I have to ______ turns, different terrain (地形) and barriers. It’s ______ , but I have never ______ this in the presence of others. The main thing we ______ is to run confidently and enjoy running as a whole.

Now, Eduardo goes running with different people, but with a fixed goal of rhythm (节奏) and ______ . He has taken five weeks of training, but he says he will keep on doing it, because he has understood ______ can be the way to improve his fitness.

Eduardo wants to run sub-3:30 in the Madrid Marathon, and he will do it. ______ , it’s not written in stone, but I’m confident that he’s going to succeed.

1.

A．communication

B．methods

C．operations

D．help

2.

A．Instead

B．However

C．Still

D．Moreover

3.

A．pride

B．challenges

C．excuses

D．anxiety

4.

A．changed

B．continued

C．returned

D．appeared

5.

A．misses

B．enjoys

C．avoids

D．regrets

6.

A．goal

B．fear

C．hobby

D．contest

7.

A．honor

B．experience

C．opportunity

D．passion

8.

A．links

B．represents

C．judges

D．reminds

9.

A．ignore

B．control

C．announce

D．set

10.

A．informal

B．exciting

C．stressful

D．unworthy

11.

A．doubted

B．repeated

C．admitted

D．believed

12.

A．turn down

B．focus on

C．show off

D．look into

13.

A．budget

B．consumption

C．injury

D．distance

14.

A．friendship

B．flexibility

C．consistency

D．honesty

15.

A．Generally

B．Obviously

C．Strangely

D．Fortunately

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province on September 23rd. A total of 886 athletes participated in the ceremony, among    1    , 36 are Olympic champions. The entry of the Chinese team was accompanied by a breathtaking visual representation of the motherland’s mountains and rivers.    2    impressed the audiences most was the digital human in the torch-lighting ceremony.

The ceremony was    3     amazing display of Chinese culture and innovation and also a feast for the senses,    4    stunning visuals, innovative    5    (perform), and a moving tribute (致敬) to the history and culture of Asia. It was themed “Memories of Jiangnan”, using the element of water to showcase the region’s     6     (nature) beauty and cultural charm. Netizens were captivated by the display of Chinese aesthetics (中国美学)    7     (exhibit) at the opening ceremony.

At the banquet of the opening ceremony, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China looks forward to    8    (work) closely together with the Olympic Council of Asia and delegations from all countries and regions to deliver to the world a great event that is distinctly Chinese,    9     (unique) Asian and spectacular. It is certain that China    10    (make) new contribution to the Olympic Movement in the world in the future.

9 . Soccer, basketball, baseball, and the like are popular all around the world, However, do you look for something a bit different? There may be some new sports that you want to try out!

One of the new sports is regball. It is a Russian sport adding basketball, wrestling (摔跤) and rugby. As in basketball, the players have a ball that they try to shoot through a hoop (篮筐) . But nobody will be calling “that’s a travel” while watching this sport, because there is no need to dribble (运球) . Players also wrestle with each other during the game.

Another kind of sport you don’t see every day is soapbox racing. Handmade vehicles are pushed down a hill, and competitors have to drive their vehicles through a course with different kinds of things in their way. Not all competitors are engineers, so the vehicles are easy to break apart. Competitors are judged for their soapbox’s creativity. Therefore, speed is not everything, and creativity plays the most important role. Competitors often design their vehicles based on themes from pop culture or history. Of course, the competitors dress up to play the role, too.

Cheese rolling race is not seen very often, but it is exciting. This is a game that is extremely funny for audience, but painful for competitors. During the game, competitors race down a very steep (陡峭的) hill, chasing after a round of Double Gloucester cheese that can weigh up to nine pounds and can travel some 70 miles per hour. Whoever gets to the bottom first wins the cheese.

1. What can we know about regball?

A．It mixes three kinds of sports.

B．Its competitors race down a hill.

C．Wrestling is not allowed during the game.

D．Its rules are exactly the same as basketball.

2. What does the underlined word “course” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．A lesson.

B．A track.

C．An action.

D．A period of time.

3. What is valued most about competitors in soapbox racing?

A．Their speed.	B．Their clothes.
C．Their creativity.	D．Their driving experiences.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A new study about sports.

B．A presentation of sports skills.

C．An introduction to three new sports.

D．The difference between traditional and new sports.

10 . 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。

Emma was very excited Today was the championship baseball game! The winners would all get trophies(奖杯) and be the number one players in the town. Emma decided to bring home a trophy to put on her shelf. She had never won a trophy before.

She put on her red uniform and pulled her hair through the back of her baseball cap. She picked up her gloves and looked in the mirror. “I hope I get a hit today,” she said to herself.

On the way to the field, Emma felt nervous.

“Are you feeling OK, Emma?” her mother asked.

“I really don’t want to strike out(三击不中出局),” Emma said.

“Just keep your eye on the ball and don’t feel afraid. You can do it,” Emma’s mother said.

Emma was a great hitter in practice, but she had never hit a ball during a game. She always struck out.

When the game started, Emma cheered loudly for her friends. She caught a fly ball in the Outfield, and everyone cheered for her. Emma struck out when it was her turn to hit the ball, but her team was doing well.

The game was tied(平局), and it was her team’s last chance to score. The team’s coach encouraged, “Believe in yourselves, and you are the best.” Frankie was up first, and he hit the ball hard to get on base(垒). Next up was Henry, but he struck out. Kara hit the ball, but she was tagged out at first base. Frankie was able to run to third. That meant he could score and win the game if the next batter(击球手) got a good hit. Emma was the team’s last hope.

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Emma stepped up to the base.

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Emma’s team won!

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