1 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

What makes this year’s World Cup special?

This year’s FIFA World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Nov 20. In this sports event, a total of 32 teams will compete with each other for 28 days. But     1    makes this year’s World Cup “stand out” is its numerous historical footnotes, for better or for worse. Let’s see some of them.

One of the few countries not previously qualified to participate in the World Cup

Qatar has been     2    regular in the Asian Cup in recent years as well as a 2019 Asian Cup winner, gaining seven-game wins and scoring 19 goals that year. Its soccer team, however, has never previously qualified for a World Cup for either the men’s or women’s editions. Winning the right to host the 2022 tournament makes Qatar become the first country since Italy in 1934 to play in a World Cup without first     3     (qualify) for it.

First held in the northern hemisphere’s winter

Typically, the FIFA World Cup is held in May, June or July for suitable weather conditions. Yet, the sports event this year     4    (change) to winter to accommodate Qatar’s local temperatures.    5    (locate) in the desert, Qatar whose summer months usually reach above a temperature of 40°C, would be a nightmare for outdoor sports players. Playing in such temperatures means both being unable to play well and putting themselves at risk. Doing sports in intense heat may lead to dehydration (脱水), vision loss, fainting, and other such problems, noted the website Football.

    6    these considerations, Qatar has still stirred up some controversies (争议).    7    of them has been about player preparation. According to Fox Sports, many teams usually have plenty of time to prepare in advance. Soccer seasons often start in late August and wrap up the following May.    8    the World Cup begins, soccer teams still have three or four tune-up (热身) matches lasing several weeks. The coaches can also decide which team members can play in a match after seeing all of their players train and compete up close. Because of the unusual timing of the Qatar World Cup, however, this won’t leave any time for friendly matches ahead of the main event.

Criticized in lead-up to World Cup

To successfully hold the World Cup, Qatar needed to build more sports stadiums and other relevant infrastructure, like airports, metro lines and roads. This     9     (overwhelm) need for new construction created a high demand for labor. This demand was fulfilled by bringing 30,000 migrant workers to work on these projects since 2010. Some are reported     10     (treat) poorly, having their wages deducted (克扣) or even going unpaid for months. That has attracted criticism from some organizations around the world.

2 . 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。

I yawned (打哈欠)as I got off the last step of the bus. I had woken early that morning, and had not been able to sleep on the long ride from Riverside High, thinking about that day’s race, the Eye Opener. I had never raced in a state-wide race before. Over thirty high school teams ran, along with quite a few colleges. The rest of my team and I unloaded the bus, and we relaxed and waited for our race patiently.

“Start warming up,” our coach told us, roughly forty-five minutes after we arrived. After finishing our stretches, we headed over to the starting line, eager for the race to begin.

The starter walked to the middle of the field. “There will be two commands,” his voice boomed, ‘‘Runners set, then the gun. If you hear another shot, return to the starting line to start again. ” My heart raced as I got my legs ready to race.

“Runners set!” the starter shouted Bam! The gun fired, and he rushed out of our way. Adrenaline (肾上腺素)rushed through my body as I raced through the mass of runners. As I rounded the first turn, my schoolmates greeted me with heartening shouts. Then, in what felt like only one minute, I arrived at the one mile mark.

“6’10”, a man declared as I ran by. I tried to ignore him, but my legs began to burn as I realized I had run a mile and still had two to go. I slowed down my pace, for I knew the second mile was the worst of all three. Minutes later, I felt horrible. My legs ached, feeling like lead blocks. My vision was clouded as sweat dropped down into my eyes, and my arms felt as if they would fall off if I swung them one more time. Just as I almost reached my limit, a boy passed me. He also seemed to have lost strength but soon he was a little ahead of me.

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1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I gathered up my strength to speed up but suddenly fell to the ground.

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In the last mile, seeing the athletes passing us one by one, I asked the boy to run without me.

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3 . Hangzhou, China—a stunning opening ceremony laden with Hangzhou characteristics amazed the world on Saturday, as President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asian Games open.

With the city’s profound history, culture and its modern image presented in an eye-catching and high-tech fashion, the opening show helped to express the host’s warm hospitality and its wish to unite the world through sports. Following an opening performance depicting the autumn equinox (秋分), one of China’s 24 solar terms that celebrates the harvest season, over 50,000 spectators burst into cheers as Xi announced the opening of the Hangzhou Games, making the Zhejiang provincial capital the third Chinese city to host the continental sporting gala, following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.

Wang Hao, president of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Organizing Committee, said Hangzhou is honored to play host to such a grand event, which started on September 23^rd. Raja Randhir Singh, the acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia, showed appreciation for the Chinese host’s meticulous (细心的) organization in his speech. “You have done a fantastic job in preparing for the Asian Games. The one-year postponement due to the pandemic was unprecedented in OCA history, but your diligence and determination will bear fruit over the next 16 days and you will be rewarded with the most magnificent and successful Asian Games ever,” said Singh.

Supported by new technologies, the Hangzhou ceremony boasted many historic firsts. For the first time in China, organizers switched from a traditional fireworks show to a virtual display, projected (放映) onto a giant curtain screen the size of nine IMAX screens.

To adhere to the principle of delivering the greenest possible Games, zero-emission methanol was used to fuel all of the torches and the main cauldron. For the finale, hundreds of millions of virtual sparks, each representing a participant of the online torch relay, formed the shape of a human torchbearer, who ran into the stadium to light the main cauldron together with the physical relay’s final bearer — Zhejiang native and Olympic champion swimmer, Wang Shun.

1. Why was the autumn equinox depicted at the beginning of the Hangzhou Asian Games Opening Ceremony?

A．Because Hangzhou wants to show its warm hospitality.

B．Because Hangzhou wishes to unite the world through sports.

C．Because Hangzhou highlights the history of China.

D．Because Hangzhou wishes participants a good harvest in the game.

2. What is true about the Hangzhou Asian Games according to the second and third paragraphs?

A．It is the fourth time that China has hosted the Asian Games.

B．The Asian Games was supposed to be held in 2022.

C．Wang Hao sang high praise for the organization of the game.

D．Raja Randhir Singh was responsible for the organization of the game.

3. How do the Hangzhou Asian Games attempt to cut the carbon footprints?

A．By fueling all torches and the main cauldron with coal.

B．By displaying virtual fireworks and demonstrating the history of the city.

C．By employing zero-emission methanol and installing a giant curtain screen.

D．By representing a participant of the online torch relay

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Technology and Tradition Combine for the Hangzhou Opening Gala

B．History Goes Down in the Hangzhou Opening Gala

C．Meticulous Organization is Praised by the World

D．Best Wishes are Conveyed in the Hangzhou Opening Gala

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。

The FIFA World Cup is     1     international association football competition contested by men’s national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Qatar will be the first country in the Middle East     2     (host) the FIFA World Cup. The tournament will be held from 21 November to 18 December 2022,     3     the average temperature in Qatar ranges from 24-28 degrees Celsius. The tournament was moved to winter in Qatar to protect athletes and attendees     4     the summer heat.

As the flagship tournament of the most popular sport in the world, no event has such an extraordinary global reach as the FIFA World Cup™. With the     5     (participate) of 32 national football teams, fans from all around the world and an international event management and volunteer workforce, Qatar     6     (expect) to host as many as one million visitors during the tournament.

Unique stadium     7     (design) reflect the cultural heritage of Qatar and the Arab region. Al Bayt Stadium, which will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup™, features a giant tent structure     8     (cover) the entire stadium. The stadium takes its name from ‘bayt al sha’ar’ — tents     9     (historical) used by nomadic peoples (游牧民族) in Qatar and the Gulf region. Lusail Stadium, the largest stadium,     10     (celebrate) the region’s ancient tradition of craftsmanship. Its golden vessel design takes its inspiration from intricate bowls used across the Middle East for centuries.

5 . My teammates cheered.

Long before Camcorders (便携式摄像机) tapes, our coach would have every game _______, have it developed overnight and ready for Monday`s _______. Dressed only in football pants and our smelling T-shirts, we listened to Coach’s _______ of the previous game, his voice was barely heard over the noise of the projector.

He rarely _______ out good plays, but was quick to find _______. One afternoon, he _______ me. The quarterback was my least favorite play — I was supposed to pull from my right tackle position and trap the linebacker on the left side of the line. Coach knew I was too _______ for that play. Why did he _______ a play he knew I couldn’t do?

In the film room, Coach _______ the play up five or six times, “Wilson, you’ve got to get the lead (铅) out of your pants. If you`re going to remain as our strong-side tackle position, you’re going to have to __________ these moves.” He really let me __________ it! Finally, he __________ pressing the reverse button (回放键) and let the play finish.

During the game, though it looked like I wouldn’t make the block, I __________ down, dashed __________ the defender and took him out of the game. Our striker ran through the hole and make a __________ goal.

I wasn’t a good football player. The truth is, I was __________ to be on the team. I had size and __________, but was too slow to be effective. Coach was __________ in assuming I wouldn’t make that block, __________ I didn’t. But this time I did. Not because of ability, but because of __________ and determination. As Coach used to say, “Wilson, you’ve got to give it 110% if you’re going to be a starter on my team.”

He was right then, and is right now. Thanks, Coach.

1.

A．played

B．lost

C．hated

D．filmed

2.

A．practice

B．dinner

C．homework

D．activity

3.

A．analysis

B．criticism

C．goal

D．feature

4.

A．carried

B．put

C．tried

D．pointed

5.

A．highlights

B．faults

C．lines

D．jokes

6.

A．punished

B．ignored

C．trained

D．disappointed

7.

A．good

B．slow

C．quick

D．qualified

8.

A．insist on

B．turn down

C．talk about

D．give in

9.

A．removed

B．backed

C．appreciated

D．shared

10.

A．record

B．design

C．abandon

D．make

11.

A．learn

B．witness

C．have

D．ruin

12.

A．kept

B．mentioned

C．delayed

D．stopped

13.

A．bent

B．lay

C．knelt

D．calmed

14.

A．in honor of

B．in place of

C．in front of

D．in search of

15.

A．second

B．opening

C．winning

D．own

16.

A．lucky

B．unwilling

C．medium

D．valuable

17.

A．speed

B．influence

C．knowledge

D．strength

18.

A．negative

B．right

C．cautious

D．clever

19.

A．lately

B．formally

C．normally

D．eventually

20.

A．kindness

B．efforts

C．creativity

D．fortune

6 . 阅读下面材料，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 Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics unveiled the Phryges as their    1     (office) mascots this week,     2     (show) off cartoonish images that are meeting with wide-ranging reactions. Phryges are small Phrygian caps( 弗里 吉 亚 帽 ),     3     represent a strong symbol of liberty, inclusivity and the ability of people    4     (support) great and meaningful causes. The difference is that Paralympic mascot wears    5    prosthetic(假体的) running blade to raise the profiles of para-athletes and people    6    disabilities and to promote the sporting values of inclusion.

The mascots are dressed in a red, white and blue colourway, with the golden Paris 2024 logo across their chests. It's a symbol of revolution and freedom, of striving. The mascot, Phryges, is an icon    7     (see) over centuries, from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower. More    8     (specific), it's the red hat famously worn by Marianne, the artistic symbol of the free French republic.

The two mascots share a motto of “Alone we go faster, but together we go    9     (far)”, and the Olympic Phryge is described as “a person with a calculating brain”, while the Paralympic Phryge is “spontaneous and full of energy and    10    (enthusiastic)”.

Julie Matikhine, the brand manager of the Paris 2024 Games, said of the Phryges, “It is a mascot who embodies the French spirit. An ideal that carries the values of our country, a part of our history and a singular point of view on the world.”

7 . Chris Turnbull, 39, finished the touching 3,856 km run on September 16, in the Sydney suburb of Manly, becoming the quickest runner from Perth to Sydney. He _________ the current record holder Achim Heukemes, who completed the distance in 43 days in 2005. To _________ the new world record, he was wholeheartedly _________ to preparing himself.

Mr Turnbull had a(n) _________ for running at a young age. He ran his first half marathon at 9 and since then he had been _________ at plenty of ultra marathons at different times in his life.

Mr Turnbull had run every single day from his beachside home in the Sydney suburb of Clontarf to his _________ on work days. The daily cross country run _________ him to see the sights of Australia, meet amazing people and most importantly, _________ himself physically and mentally.

With his 40th birthday _________ next year, to see what was his physical and mental limit, he wanted to __________ himself to the new record.

To make it in record time, Mr Turnbull was running between 100 km and 105 km daily.He had to __________ huge trucks rushing past him on major highways, blisters(水泡), aching muscles, and being __________ of sleeping well due to the pain his body was feeling

Mr Turnbull’s wife, along with their two kids, had been tracking his __________   on a map from their home as he made his way across the continent. They were __________ waiting there at the finish line in Manly for Mr Turnbull’s falling into their arms for a loving post- run __________.

1.

A．hit

B．beat

C．refused

D．defended

2.

A．set

B．accept

C．hold

D．offer

3.

A．compared

B．limited

C．committed

D．accustomed

4.

A．fancy

B．invitation

C．excuse

D．request

5.

A．skilled

B．amazed

C．expert

D．present

6.

A．hospital

B．office

C．restaurant

D．school

7.

A．persuaded

B．promised

C．inspired

D．advanced

8.

A．support

B．cheat

C．test

D．bother

9.

A．on hand

B．in advance

C．in the air

D．at an end

10.

A．adjust

B．challenge

C．encourage

D．keep

11.

A．lose control of

B．take charge of

C．put up with

D．play jokes on

12.

A．guilty

B．aware

C．independent

D．incapable

13.

A．target

B．progress

C．performance

D．purpose

14.

A．eagerly

B．impatiently

C．permanently

D．peacefully

15.

A．gesture

B．touch

C．hug

D．glance

8 . 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。

Smart, cozy and accessible, Beijing’s Winter Olympic Village has all the elements needed to provide athletes with a safe and comfortable home away     1     home during next year’s Games.

As promised in its bidding submission, Beijing's commitment to     2    (host) “athlete-centered” Games has materialized in     3     big way, with 20 residential buildings — all furnished and decorated to a high standard and fitted with fresh-air ventilation systems—    4    (complete) this month well ahead of the opening ceremony on Feb 4.

Situated in the northern part of the city’s downtown against the backdrop of the Bird’s Nest, the Beijing Olympic Village, which     5    (cover) an area of 330,000 square meters, is the largest of three official residential areas built for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

The Beijing village will undergo an operational test     6    (late) this month with all facilities,     7    (serve) and COVID-19 control and prevention measures to be evaluated. Should the test go well, the village will initiate a trial run on Jan 23 before     8    (official) opening on Jan27.

“We are trying to make the village a safe and comfortable home for every athlete and official,     9     they can enjoy themselves and be as relaxed as possible     10     experience some of the cultural characteristics of the host city at the same time,” said Yang Jingfeng, deputy director of resident services for the village operation team.

9 . In the sport world, athletes usually compete to achieve a new personal best. For one Nebraska teen Brandon Schutt, his personal best turned out not to be about marking the fastest time but _______ the biggest heart.

Before the race, Schutt knew if his time was good enough, he had the _______ to be the winner. _______, a mile into the 3.1-mile race, Schutt realized he wasn't going to _______. Rather than risk injury, he _______ to a comfortable pace to simply enjoy the day.

Meanwhile,another runner, Blake Cerveny, aiming to _______ his own personal best record, was running a very different kind of race with all his _______. With less than 400 meters to go, Cerveny's legs _______ him.

His _______ did not. Determined to finish, Cerveny ________ from the ground and continued on, only to fall again after another 150 meters..and again, he got up. This time he'd run only 25 meters more before going down. Taking great ________, he pulled himself up and moved forward. However,about 100 meters from the finish line, he lay curled (蜷缩) on the ground. His legs had simply ________.

Before medical workers ________ him, Brandon Schutt was at his side to offer a helping hand. He failed to get Cerveny up at first,but like Cerveny, he too refused to ________. With a second ________, Cerveny was on his feet. With Cerveny holding Schutt for support and Schutt helping Cerveny keeping ________, the two completed the ________ 75 meters of the race.

In today's ________ world where the emphasis (重点) in athletics is so often put on breaking records, it was ________ to see that for an athlete like Brandon Schutt, the value of true ________ still shines.

1.

A．exhibiting

B．opening

C．winning

D．breaking

2.

A．target

B．strength

C．potential

D．future

3.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Consequently

D．Moreover

4.

A．make it

B．drop in

C．give up

D．go on

5.

A．applied

B．slowed

C．contributed

D．accustomed

6.

A．keep

B．enjoy

C．break

D．get

7.

A．energy

B．support

C．pain

D．expectation

8.

A．kicked

B．failed

C．moved

D．shook

9.

A．brain

B．memory

C．body

D．will

10.

A．shot

B．dropped

C．jumped

D．rose

11.

A．efforts

B．risks

C．steps

D．measures

12.

A．held back

B．bent down

C．gave out

D．backed away

13.

A．cured

B．remembered

C．recognized

D．reached

14.

A．complain

B．quit

C．leave

D．run

15.

A．chance

B．escape

C．attempt

D．rescue

16.

A．silent

B．calm

C．still

D．balance

17.

A．final

B．enough

C．light

D．easy

18.

A．competitive

B．fantasy

C．physical

D．material

19.

A．challenging

B．astonishing

C．inspiring

D．puzzling

20.

A．friendship

B．sportsmanship

C．leadership

D．ownership

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。

Experiences at a Sports Meet

I used to be very active in sports and games when I was in primary school. I won the B Division long jump and was a decent runner. As a result, I was chosen to represent the school in the long jump and relay events at the District Sports Meet.

The meeting lasted two days. I had no events scheduled for the first day. So I kept myself busy by watching the others compete. We weren’t allowed to go near the VIP pavilion (看台) as kids, so I had to observe the proceedings from afar.

Large tents were provided for the young competitors opposite the VIP pavilion on the other side of the track. My school team was assigned the last tent that was furthest from the track. It was just our luck but we made the best use of what we had.

The next day, I was getting ready for my events. The long jump was scheduled for the early afternoon, followed by the 8×50 m relay later in the afternoon. I was a pretty good jumper and no one could outclass me. The competition began, and I jumped over 4 meters! That was quite the accomplishment. I won the gold medal in the long jump.

All my schoolmates cheered for me and I promised to win in the 8×50 m relay, for which I was assigned to run the fifth leg. The race time arrived. We filed into our assigned spots and prepared for the race. After a tense minute or so, I heard the starter’s gun go off. When the first runners took off, I watched, holding my breath, as my team runners kept up with the others. As they got closer, I realized we were at least in second place.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

My turn arrived and I took the stick and began to run.

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I felt terrible for letting the team down due to my fault.

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