1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What do you think Jim is?

A．A journalist.

B．A basketball player.

C．A coach.

2. What do they often do after breakfast?

A．Practise basketball.

B．Have some lessons.

C．Receive interview.

3. What subject does Jim not mention?

A．History.

B．English.

C．Geography.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where was Open Tchaikovsky Competition held in 1986?

A．In Moscow.

B．In Chelyabinsk.

C．In Berlin.

2. What does Maxim say about the competition he attended at 10?

A．It inspired many young musicians.

B．It was the music event of his dreams.

C．It was a life-changing experience.

3. Which kind of music are the young players required to play?

A．Rock music.

B．Pop music.

C．Classical music.

4. What does Maxim value most in young players’ performance?

A．Expressiveness.

B．Smoothness.

C．Completeness.

3 . BBC Young Reporter Competition

If you are 11-18 years old, tell us about a story you think the BBC should be reporting.

What is the BBC Young Reporter Competition?

It is a yearly opportunity for 11- to 18-year-olds across the UK to submit (提交) an original story idea to the BBC. BBC Young Reporter Competition winners will have the chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and program makers. We are not looking for finished reports but entries should just be an outline of a story idea. This can be submitted as a written description or videos.

Entries will be judged in two age categories: 11-15 and 16-18. There is one entry category: Me and My World. Entries should be an original and true story about your life, or the world you live in. It could be about your own identity or experience that impacts you or your community. You need to show how your report on this story can reflect the wider situation. Entries will only be considered when submitted via the online mechanism (机制). No other method of entry is permitted (this includes email or post).

Judging process

Stories will be judged on editorial merit (优点) — that means the strength of the story, originality, and the personal story or background related to it. Judges will be looking for 40 winning stories from across the UK. Judges include editors from across the BBC as well as presenters and reporters. Stories will not be broadcast until all the judging is completed and the winners are announced in June.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the BBC Young Reporter Competition, please contact a member of the team by emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.

1. What do we know about the competition?

A．It is hosted every two years.

B．It is for professional journalists.

C．It includes three age categories.

D．It invites participants to present story ideas.

2. The theme of your entry should be about ______.

A．your life and your experience	B．the secret of your parents’ success
C．protecting the environment	D．public hygiene and health

3. How can participants submit their entries?

A．By posting their works to the BBC.

B．By following the online mechanism.

C．By contacting a member of the competition team.

D．By emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.

4. What can we learn about the judges?

A．They will finish all the judging in July.

B．They will be selected from school teachers.

C．They will select 40 winning stories for broadcasting.

D．They will judge participants based on their reporting skills.

5. If you want to know more about the competition, you can contact the team by ______.

A．fax	B．email
C．visiting their official website	D．leaving a message through calling

4 . 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.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What color of motorcycle does the man want?

A．A blue one.

B．A yellow one.

C．A black one.

2. When did the basketball match start?

A．One year ago.

B．Two years ago.

C．Five years ago.

3. What will the speakers do next?

A．Buy tickets.

B．Buy snacks.

C．Buy a motorcycle.

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。

Juliana Hoogland is a blind basketball player at Zeeland Public Schools. And she has joined one of the school’s     1     (program) for the Special Olympics Unified Sports.

Last week as Juliana prepared to take a free throw, over 2,000 students were     2     (complete) silent. The silence was to help her hear where the net (球网) was. At the last moment, Juliana hit that shot (投篮),     3     made the other people go wild; their cheers were loud. “It was so moving to see her hit that shot in front of so many students,” said Juliana’s mom, who thanked the students for their support. She was proud of her daughter     4     making the shot.

Juliana was also excited. “I hardly     5     (expect) I would make it at first,” she said. “I can tell people that I can also be     6     (success).” Juliana wants to change     7    common view that blind children can’t do what sighted (看得见) people do. She hopes she can encourage them to keep    8     (try) whatever their difficulties are. Her mother said Juliana practiced for a long time     9     (have) a feel for the shot. It was a memorable day for those who saw a blind girl’s efforts and the schoolmates’     10     (kind).

7 . A football-loving penguin was unveiled as the official mascot of the 2023FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Streetwise and confident, Tazuni ______from the crowd thanks to her signature blue bunch of hair. Tazumi is a penguin based on the Eudyptula minor species which is ______ to New Zealand and Australia.

The name Tazuni is a ______of her home — the Tasman Sea — and “unity”, the key______of the event to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

Her football dreams come true when one evening she looks up to see fireworks ______ overhead coming from a nearby_______. The kids from beach ______ over a personalized football kit, and she ______walks into the stadium to showcase her talents.

“Tazuni stands for everything which makes the event unique, and her______ will resonate with millions of young fans around the world,” Fatma Samoura said. “Tazuni is the______mascot for this tournament, ______ all that is positive about the biggest women’s football event ever ______, and our sport-obsessed host nations who are ready to ______ the world.”

Like millions of youngsters worldwide, football is how Tazuni ______herself, and the event will provide______ for a new generation of football fans and participants from across the globe.

1.

A．takes off

B．sets aside

C．stands out

D．breaks away

2.

A．familiar

B．similar

C．common

D．equal

3.

A．choice

B．mixture

C．pride

D．concept

4.

A．source

B．sign

C．value

D．aspect

5.

A．float

B．explode

C．hang

D．rise

6.

A．stadium

B．field

C．square

D．village

7.

A．turn

B．take

C．get

D．hand

8.

A．shyly

B．cautiously

C．confidently

D．hesitantly

9.

A．adventure

B．disaster

C．story

D．exploration

10.

A．perfect

B．expensive

C．imaginary

D．beautiful

11.

A．recording

B．explaining

C．informing

D．demonstrating

12.

A．remembered

B．marked

C．celebrated

D．staged

13.

A．conquer

B．welcome

C．surprise

D．lead

14.

A．enjoy

B．behave

C．express

D．devote

15.

A．information

B．equipment

C．inspiration

D．guidance

8 . At a school soccer field in Rongjiang County, Guizhou, thousands of people, both villagers and tourists, are gathering to see a big event — the “Village Football Association (Village FA)”.

It is an exciting and fun soccer competition happening in a village. The people who live there organized it, and it has become really popular online lately. The competition takes place every Friday to Sunday from May 13th to July 29th. There are 20 teams made up of 16 different ethnic groups(民族) taking part in. The players, who come from local villages, have different jobs like butchers, farmers, and building workers. Instead of getting trophies (奖杯) as prizes, they receive things like salted meat, red eggs, and even live animals.

Yang Yajiang, the vice president of the soccer association in Rongjiang County, says, “________” Even though the players are not professionals (职业选手), they come together as a team and compete no matter what the result is.

Some of the people supporting the teams are in their 80s and don’t even know the rules of the game. But they still show up to cheer for their village teams. This spirit of unity isn’t just found in one village, but it’s seen among people from all over the country. Can you imagine a scene where after a match, suddenly 50,000 supporters from different ethnic groups come together to sing a song called “Me and My Country”?

Village FA is also a special event for the locals to show their culture. During breaks between matches, there are colorful performances by people from different ethnic groups. They sing, dance, and even have fashion shows where they wear traditional costumes.

1. Where do Village FA players come from?

A．FIFA.

B．Villages.

C．Cities.

D．Clubs.

2. Which sentence can be put in the ________?

A．All of us have high expectations of the result.

B．It takes a long time to get this competition prepared.

C．The players will be famous and rich after the competition.

D．Village FA is a great example to show the spirit of sports.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Village FA started in Guizhou Province.

B．People who watch the game will know more about local culture.

C．Local people wish to make a lot of money through this competition.

D．Everyone who watches the competition knows the rules of the game.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Village FA — the Online Game that Brings People Together

B．Village FA — the Big Event to Show the Culture of Guizhou

C．Village FA — the Popular Game Among Young People in China

D．Village FA — the Exciting Football Matches in Chinese Rural Areas

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。

From spirited games of pitch-pot and cuju, the early forerunner of modern soccer, to the intelligent challenges of Chinese chess,     1    (athlete)from various nations and regions have found themselves     2    (attract)by the wonders of Chinese culture at a fair in the Chengdu FISU Games Village in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.

The Chengdu FISU World University Games are in the middle of intense sporting battles, while the FISU Games Village has become     3     melting pot(大熔炉)of cultural encounters.

At the cultural fair, which shows the charm of ancient traditions, participants have the opportunity to try beautiful hanfu, ancient Chinese costume, and enjoy     4     (tradition)Chinese makeup, creating memorable moments through wonderful photos.

    5    (additional), the fair offers a splendid series of Chinese-style products, including tea ware, porcelain and handicrafts, allowing participants     6    (choose)delightful and beautiful souvenirs for     7    (they) loved ones.

The Chengdu FISU Games Village     8    (be)within the campus of Chengdu University. “The cultural exchange activities     9     the village allow young people from around the world to gather and get to know each other,” said Dong Cheng, executive deputy head of the village.

“The activities also strengthen friendship, letting the athletes experience Chinese civilization(文明)     10    culture,” Dong said.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the theme of the contest?

A．Nature.

B．Campus life.

C．Friendship.

2. Who are especially expected to take part in the contest?

A．College students.

B．New writers.

C．Visitors to Tyler.

3. Which of the following is a requirement of the contest?

A．Participants being over 18.	B．The given type of writing.
C．Unpublished original writing.

4. What is the speaker doing?

A．Introducing a contest.

B．Conducting a seminar.

C．Hosting a radio program.