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。

13-year-old twin brother and sister Zhao Ziqian and Zhao Qinman are from Dongguan, Guangdong Province. They enter the waters off Xinbu Island in Haikou     1     (participate) in a swimming challenge across the Qiongzhou Strait,     2     lies between the island province of Hainan and the Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong.

On Aug. 21, 2023, the twins     3     (successful) swam across the country’s Qiongzhou Strait, becoming the first set of twins to achieve the swimming feat (功绩). They were also the first     4     the 84th batch (批) of challengers to reach the shore in the attempt to swim across the Qiongzhou Strait, which is about 20 kilometers at its     5     (narrow) point. A total of six challengers from Dongguan took part in the activity. They entered the waters off Xinbu Island,     6     (begin) their challenge at 4:34 a.m. on Aug. 21 under the     7     (guide) of local teams.

According to Zhao Ziqian, the older brother, challengers could fuel their body with bottled water, bananas, chocolate and other food     8     (throw) down to them from protecting ships every 40-60 minutes.

The twins’ parents     9     (stay) with them and cheered them on throughout the journey. Their father, a former soldier, said he sent his children to swimming classes to help them build toughness     10     that he would continue to strengthen their physical fitness.

2 . “The Worthington Christian defeated the Westerville North by 2—1 in an Ohio boys’ soccer game on Saturday.” That’s according to a story that appeared last month in The Columbus Dispatch. That lead was written not by a sportswriter, but by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool.

Many news organizations are now examining how AI might be used in their work. But if they begin their “experimenting” with high school sports because they are less momentous than war, peace, climate change and politics, they may miss something crucial. Nothing may be more important to the students who play high school sports, and to their families, neighborhoods, and sometimes, the whole town. That next game is what the students train for, work toward, and dream about. Someday, almost all student athletes will go on to have jobs in front of screens, in office parks, at schools, in hospitals or on construction sites. They may suffer blows and setbacks. But the high school games they played and watched, as well as their hopes and cheers, will stay vivid in their memories.

I have a small idea. If newspapers will no longer send staff reporters to cover high school games, why not hire high school student journalists? News organizations can pay students an hourly wage to cover high school games. The young reporters might learn how to be fair to all sides, write vividly, and attract readers. That’s what some celebrities in sports did, and do.

And think of the great writers who were inspired by sports: Hemingway on fishing, Bernard Malamud and Marianne Moore on baseball, Chen Zhongshi on football, and CLR James on cricket, who said, “There can be raw pain and bleeding where so many thousands see the inevitable (不可避免的) ups and downs of only a game.” A good high school writer, unlike a robot, could tell readers not just the score, but the stories of the game.

1. Why is the lead mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．To introduce an original idea.	B．To show AI’s wide application.
C．To bring in the opinion about AI.	D．To stress AI’s importance to news.

2. What does the author think of high school games?

A．Hopeful.

B．Eye-catching.

C．Competitive.

D．Far-reaching.

3. What is good sports news like according to the author?

A．Rich in contents.	B．Fair in comments.
C．Centered on results.	D．Targeted on readers.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．News Organizations Are Abusing AI	B．High Schoolers Can Do What AI Can’t
C．Great Writers Are Crazy About Sports	D．AI Ruins High School Students’ Memory

3 . 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。

For the last two weeks, 32 women’s football teams have been playing in stadiums (体育场) across Australia and New Zealand as part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Along the way, there have been some     1    (excite) matches, along with several surprises. Now there are only eight teams     2    (leave).

This is the     3    (nine) Women’s World Cup. The competition     4    (begin) in 1991 and is held every four years. For the first time ever, the competition is being hosted     5    more than one country. The first match took place in New Zealand. The final match will    6     (hold) at Stadium Australia in Melbourne on August 20.

In another change, this year, for the first time ever, 32 teams were invited to compete.   In the past, there were only 24 teams. For the eight     7    (country), this was the first time they’d ever made it into the World Cup.

Some people criticized (批评) the move, saying the new teams were too weak. But several teams     8     were included for the first time performed (表现) very well even beating teams that were expected     9     (do) much better. Morocco beat both South Korea     10    Colombia. Morocco is the only one of the new teams to make it into the final 16 teams in the competition.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did Mark learn about the competition?

A．From the TV.

B．From a magazine.

C．From the radio.

2. What do we know about the competition?

A．It takes place once a year.

B．It has been held for 4 times.

C．It’s for children under eight.

3. What helped Samarth Mahapatra win a place?

A．His method of handling micro plastics.

B．His device for treating mental illness.

C．His special way to help the blind cook.

4. How does Mark most probably feel in the end?

A．Inspired.

B．Ashamed.

C．Surprised.

5 . 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’m not exactly the biggest guy on my basketball team. I’m not even in the top half of the team in height. Okay, the truth is that I’m not only the smallest player on my team, but also the smallest in the league(联赛). However, there is one reason why I made the team. Although my arms and legs are short and my body is small, I know that I can match anyone out there in the size of my heart.

One time, I was trying to get the ball from a huge player from the other team. Since I was the smallest player, I had to try my best. I guess that was quite a funny sight because when I got back to the bench, the coach said I looked like an angry Chihuahua, which refers to a small Mexican dog. I didn’t like it. I pretended(假装) to laugh, but inside I was hurt. One player who didn’t laugh was Eric. He always went out of his way to make me feel at home on the team. Except Eric, I felt like all the members of the team thought I was a joke!

However, something happened a few days later, and now, I wear this name with pride. That day, we were playing against another team. They were all huge, and they played very hard and madly. One of their players was the biggest bully(恶霸) in the league. I knew that one big hit from this guy could leave me seriously injured.

In the middle of the game, I passed the ball to Eric. He was about to take a shot(投篮) when the big bully on the other team took his ball and knocked Eric on the shoulder. Eric dropped like a stone on the ground and was badly injured.

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。
I saw the bully laughing, and I just couldn’t take it!
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From that moment on, my teammates’ expressions towards me changed completely.
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6 . Search for Australia’s Best Young Newshound

The search is on for the next generation of news breakers with the Kids News Junior Journalist competition. The free competition is open to children in Years 3-9, with four categories for both primary and secondary students:

News story–print

News story–video

Sports story–print

Sports story–video

The grand prize winner will score a guest appearance on Channel 10’s Studio 10 program, hosted by Narelda Jacobs. Jacobs, a television journalist for more than 20 years, said it was important for kids to take an interest in news. “Knowledge is power,” she said. “Events and issues being reported on impact children either now or into the future. Knowing what’s going on in the world around them can enable kids to form their own opinions and ideas.”

Aditya Paul, 11, is a keen writer and considering a career in the media. He’s already sharpening his interview skills, featuring in the Kids News Junior Journalist video series, which contains tips for capable reporters.

As well as the Studio 10 grand prize, there are four $750 gift cards for primary students and four $ 1000 gift cards for secondary students up for grabs. Kids can submit written and video entries to the Junior Journalist competition from February 6 to April 6.

HOW TO ENTER

Write a story or create a video story about something that has happened or is about to happen in your school or local community. Your story should be factual. Check out the Junior Journalist videos for tips.

Download the entry form below and get your teacher to fill it in.

Email your written or video story, along with the completed entry forms, to junior journalist@ news.com. au before 5pm on April 6. Video entries should be submitted as a MP4 file.

1. What’s Narelda Jacobs?

A．A keen writer.

B．A TV host.

C．An experienced judge.

D．A story teller.

2. What may be the prize for the winner of the competition?

A．A guest appearance on TV.	B．Eight $ 1000 gift cards for secondary students.
C．Four $750 gift cards for primary students.	D．A host appearance on TV.

3. Which can be a qualified entry for the competition?

A．A MP4 file about a real story in your school.	B．Written entries submitted on February 16.
C．A completed entry form filled by your parent.	D．A video story about the ideal community.

7 . We’re launching our 100-Word-Story Competition with prizes of up to £1,000 to be won. Our competition is your chance to show the world your story-telling talents. The editorial team will pick a shortlist of three in each category and post them online.

Competition Rules:

● Submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, e-mail and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.

● There are three categories—one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12—18 and one for children under 12.

● Please submit your stories online by 5p.m. on 1st May 2022 or send an entry via post addressed to:

Warners Group Publications, West Street Bourne，PE10 9PH.

Prizes:

● In the adult category, the winner will receive £1,000 and a Serious Readers High Definition Floor or Table Light (value up to £399.99) and one runner-up will receive £250.

● In the 12—18s category, the winner will receive £200 or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £100 book voucher.

● In the under 12 category, the winner will receive £100 or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £50 book voucher.

Allow more time for postal entries to arrive by 1st May 2022, and insure you include your full name and address, and also clearly state the category you are entering.

1. What may disqualify a candidate from the competition?

A．Mailing the story in printed form.	B．Submitting the story in March 2022.
C．Submitting a story of a friend.	D．Writing a story about someone else.

2. How much money will a father with his third-grade son win at most in the competition?

A．£1,899. 99.

B．£1, 300.

C．£1,599. 99.

D．£1, 100.

3. What can be known about the competition?

A．The prizes in cash are equal for the three categories.

B．Three of each category will be selected and posted online.

C．The entry with a title must be not more than 100 words.

D．It is designed to find talented storytellers around the world.

8 . 4 Free Poetry Contests to Enter in 2023

Here you’ll find free poetry contests that’ll help you grow as beginners and support your writing career at the same time.

Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest

Deadline: January 3, 2023

Submission requirements: It’s a poetry contest where submitted poems can be rhyming (押韵) or non-rhyming. There’s no limited entries. Winners will be contacted within 45 days of the deadline date. Published as well as unpublished works are accepted.

Prize: First Prize — $350; Second prize — $200; Third prize — $100.

In addition, the winning poems will be displayed on its website.

Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest

Deadline: April 2, 2023

Submission requirements: Held by WINNING WRITERS, this poetry contest seeks today’s best humor poems. Submission should be of maximum of 250 lines. There’s no age restriction to the contest. Published as well as unpublished works are accepted.

Prize: First Prize — $2,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value); Second Prize — $500; Third Prize — $100.

Alpine Fellowship Poetry Contest

Deadline: January 1, 2023

Submission requirements: Applicants must be aged 18 or above with all entries in English. A single poem or a collection of poems is accepted at a time with maximum of 500 words per entry. Published as well as unpublished works are accepted.

Prize: First prize — £3,000 cash; Second prize — £2,000 travel expense; Third place — £1,000 travel expense.

Poet Lore Contest

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Submission requirements: They accept 5 poems (maximum 10 pages) in 1 single document. They do not accept works that have been previously published.

Prize: First Prize — $1,500; Second Prize — $750; Third Prize — $500.

1. Where can you see your works if you win the Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest?

A．On its website.

B．In a newspaper.

C．In a poetry book.

D．On a gift card.

2. Which contest offers a travel expense as a prize?

A．Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest.	B．Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.
C．Alpine Fellowship Poetry Contest.	D．Poet Lore Contest.

3. What’s special about Poet Lore Contest?

A．It has a line limit on works.	B．It only accepts unpublished works.
C．It has no age limit for participants.	D．It has the latest deadline.

9 . 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。

It was cool and bright and just right for running. I was in the first few miles of a 10-mile race through some hills. Birds were singing on the trees. The soft wind was brushing my cheeks. I felt rested and springy. Despite the hills, I thought it was going to be a fine run.

Ahead was Blake, a student from Burke High School. He was running easily, too, moving along efficiently. The pace felt comfortable, so I decided to stay where he was; why bother concentrating on pace when Blake was such a nice pacesetter for me? I would overtake Blake later on when he used up energy.

So I ran closely behind him. The course headed north for five miles, wandered west for a mile, and then turned south again. The race was getting tougher. With three miles to go, it was beginning to be real hard work. My lungs were on fire, and legs felt like stone.

Blake overtook the boy in front of him. Apparently he knew the boy, for they exchanged a few words. Their brief communication worried me. Runners don’t chat during a race unless they feel really good, and Blake plainly was. There was still a noticeable bounce in his steps, but the springiness I had once possessed was gone.

Still, I was close enough to overtake Blake if he was tired, so I didn’t give up hope completely. We were approaching a hill, a mile from the finish line, so whatever happened on the hill would almost certainly determine who crossed it first.

As I moved up the hill, my attention wandered for a few minutes. When I looked up, Blake was moving away, first five yards, then ten, then more. There was no hope of catching Blake.

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。

Suddenly Blake slowed and sat onto the ground painfully.

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A reporter took a picture of this moving scene and posted it online.

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10 . Angela’s amputee(被截肢者) soccer team has inspired a nation still recovering from a 27-year war. Each night; just after the red sun_______into the Atlantic, a constant clicking_______could be heard within the dos Coqueiros Stadium, which came from metal sticks, an indication that training had_______for Angola’s world champion men’s amputee soccer team.

Of the 15 players on the team,12 are amputees due to a landmine._______in sports was considered a way to give amputees an outlet from their_______life.

In 2018, Angola edged out Turkey 5-4 to_______the Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico,_______inspiring the young nation, For the past four years, they have held the_______as the best team on the planet. Now, they are competing at the 2022 Amputee Football World Cup in Turkey, which _______-24 teams, including countries with players wounded in armed________, such as Iraq and Syria. Over the weekend, Angola won its first three matches and now________to the second round.

Hilario, team captain, says,“ Though I hope to return again with a gold________on my chest, it won’t be easy as there are lots of very________teams coming to Turkey with the goal to________Angola.Having the opportunity to contribute to our national team and to grow the________of the sport, I’d like to help the team win more championships and honor the nation.”

1.

A．burned

B．arose

C．disappeared

D．flew

2.

A．sound

B．speed

C．link

D．mouse

3.

A．approached

B．started

C．suspended

D．stopped

4.

A．Appreciation

B．Preservation

C．Independence

D．Involvement

5.

A．free

B．pleasant

C．sad

D．boring

6.

A．afford

B．win

C．defeat

D．miss

7.

A．toughly

B．unluckily

C．enormously

D．rarely

8.

A．title

B．dream

C．vision

D．authority

9.

A．features

B．awards

C．generates

D．sustains

10.

A．protest

B．conflict

C．drill

D．eruption

11.

A．peaks

B．restores

C．wanders.

D．advances

12.

A．medal

B．cup

C．cap

D．star

13.

A．powerless

B．second-rate

C．strong

D．unknown

14.

A．break down

B．knock off

C．appeal to

D．drop out

15.

A．issue

B．facility

C．variety

D．profile