1 . Imagine the perfect baguette — a kind of French bread, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Sri Lankan-origin baker Tharshan Selvarajah made one just like that. He was given the title of “king” of the baguette in Paris, winning the city’s oldest baguette competition in France in May, reported CNN.

At this year’s 30th edition of the contest, 176 bakers came from across the city to enter their tasty baguettes. They faced an 18-person group of judges, which consists of former winners, baking industry officials, food bloggers, and six local citizens.

The loaves must be “traditionally made”, not industrially made. They are judged on their appearance, smell, baking technique and flavor. However, 40 of them were eliminated early. Their baguettes were either too long, short, heavy, light or used the wrong flour, said CNN.

For Tharshan Selvarajah, winning the top prize was extra special. “I cried because we are foreigners and we came here to learn how to make traditional French bread,” Selvarajah told AFP. “I didn’t have the slightest idea that I could win the prize.”

That was not all that contributed to Selvarajah’s emotions. As the winner, he got 4,000 Euros (about 30,380 yuan) in prize money and the right to make baguette for the official home of the Frenchpresident for one year.

Selvarajah who owns a simple bakery in eastern Paris said his bakery’s secret is baking a certain amount every 20 minutes so it’s always hot and fresh, reported CNN.

The baguette is a cultural symbol in France. In November 2022, UNESCO recognized baguette as world heritage, reported AP. French bread can be found in every neighborhood in Paris. Oliver Polski, the mayoral deputy for commerce and artisanship, told CNN. “Industrial baking has pretty much disappeared in Paris.”

1. What does the underlined word “eliminated”in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Chosen as final competitors.	B．Commented carefully.
C．Refused to enter the competition.	D．Given special recognition.

2. How did Selvarajah feel after winning the baguette contest?

A．Shocked.

B．Confused.

C．Overjoyed.

D．Anxious.

3. What does Selvarajah think contributes to the success of his bakery?

A．The use of traditional French flour.	B．The freshness of bread.
C．The support of the local community.	D．The unique taste of fresh bread.

4. What does Olivia Polski think of industrial baking in Paris?

A．It is no longer popular in the city.

B．It has become more common recently.

C．It is being revived due to increased demand.

D．It will continue to exist with traditional bakeries.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who use camels in their sports?

A．Americans.

B．The Arabs.

C．Chinese people.

2. Which sport listed below has the longest history?

A．Baseball.

B．Basketball.

C．Running.

3. How old is volleyball sport?

A．Below 200 years.

B．About 300 years.

C．Over 1, 000 years.

4. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A．War.

B．Pride.

C．Friendship.

3 . As Isaac climbed up to the podium (领奖台) and had gold medals placed around his neck, his mum, Emma, and big brother, Bailey, cheered. Emma couldn’t help herself crying _________ tears. The crowd, as they so often do for Isaac, went wild.

Isaac was competing at the Dwarf (矮人) World Games in Canada. Battling and beating the best sportspeople in the worldwide dwarf community, Isaac came home with five gold _________.

In October 2007, Isaac was born. He was such a good baby. But as the months went on, he was quite floppy (松垂的) and seemed to _________ to hold his head up without help. Out of _________, his mother took him to a doctor, and after several tests, the doctor said Isaac is a dwarf and he might never walk.

_________, when Isaac was 18 months old, he learned to walk. As he got older, he _________ his mum with his natural athleticism and _________ nothing more than playing sports with Bailey and his friends.

When Isaac was five, _________ how much he loved sport, his doctor _________ the Dwarf Sports Association(DSA). It is a charity started in 1993 to provide __________ for people with restricted growth to __________ their skills across a variety of sports, and he joined in.

In 2017 he was asked to __________ Team GB at the Dwarf World Games in Canada. His __________ were earned and fought for.

“I know it won’t always be easy,” says Emma. “On a recent holiday people were staring and his little cousin__________ asked why. Isaac said, ‘They’re looking at me because I’m different.’ But he wasn’t sad, just as a matter of fact. He will have to get used to people staring, but I wish people __________ he’s no different to anyone else.”

1.

A．upset

B．proud

C．sympathetic

D．grateful

2.

A．prizes

B．metals

C．rings

D．medals

3.

A．continue

B．manage

C．struggle

D．progress

4.

A．guilt

B．worries

C．fright

D．curiosity

5.

A．Therefore

B．Indeed

C．However

D．Meanwhile

6.

A．covered

B．impressed

C．compared

D．provided

7.

A．intervened

B．distracted

C．favored

D．occupied

8.

A．perceiving

B．monitoring

C．sensing

D．detecting

9.

A．depended on

B．set up

C．referred to

D．joined in

10.

A．campaigns

B．opportunities

C．guidance

D．inspiration

11.

A．enhance

B．integrate

C．generate

D．stimulate

12.

A．defend

B．approach

C．evaluate

D．represent

13.

A．credits

B．wins

C．decisions

D．comments

14.

A．innocently

B．roughly

C．particularly

D．faithfully

15.

A．realized

B．claimed

C．permitted

D．demanded

4 . Boston Marathon runners in recent years may have seen a smiling furry face around the two-mile mark. It’s Spencer, the therapy (治疗) dog, who became known as an unofficial mascot (吉祥物) for the marathon, He’s shown up on the sidelines every year since 2015—rain or shine.

One particularly rainy marathon catapulted Spencer’s fame, In 2018, his owner, Richard Powers, decided to put a bright yellow rain coat on the dog, making him stand out even more than he usually does. Photos of Spencer, who holds a “Boston Strong” flag in his mouth, went viral, and he became an inspiration to runners and onlookers alike, During the marathon, some runners stop in their tracks to take selfies with the dog-the line sometimes growing to 20 runners long.

But in 2020, Spencer was diagnosed with a tumor (肿瘤). His owner was worried, but Spencer is a fighter. He got the care he needed and survived. In 2021, he was back on the course and it was really kind of a miracle and that really hit home to a lot of people.

Unfortunately, Spencer caught another tumor—this one cancerous—and Spencer began chemotherapy. Powers didn’t think his beloved dog would make it out to the marathon of 2022. “Miraculously, he’s still here with us and an even bigger miracle, he was strong enough to go to the marathon,” he said.

After recovering, Spencer was back to work—not just at the marathon—but as a therapy dog, alongside his companion, Penny, who is also a golden therapy dog. Powers takes his two therapy dogs around to schools, hospitals and senior living centers.

“He’s a gift to us and we’re very lucky to have him. He’s too good so we want to share him with as many people as we possibly can. He does make a difference,” Powers said.

1. Why is Spencer referred to as a mascot for Boston Marathon?

A．He has a smiling furry face.	B．He appears at the event annually.
C．He is not recognized officially.	D．He works as a therapy dog for runners.

2. What does Spencer bring to runners?

A．Motivation.

B．Satisfaction.

C．Fantasy.

D．Barrier.

3. What did Spencer go through in 2020?

A．A failure in the marathon.

B．Caring for his owner.

C．Fighting against a disease.

D．Going viral.

4. What was Powers’ initial attitude towards Spence’s appearing at the marathon of 2022?

A．Confident,

B．Supportive.

C．Objective.

D．Negative.

5 . Hearing the Olympics were coming to Vancouver, I decided to go for its voluntary work. I’d forgotten what it was like to put myself out there to make friends. I was glad I didn’t have anyone I knew with me because I wouldn’t have met Callie ________. Taking the risk of sitting by her started a ________. I still keep in touch with her.

As night fell before the opening ceremonies, I was stationed outside the MMC. Accents from all over ________ my ears. The games seemed to ________ the whole world. Suddenly, I could see people running toward the harbour. I turned to Callie, “Isn’t that the way to the torch (火炬)?” We looked at each other and started to run. My heart pounded as I sprinted. The air seemed to be ________ with everyone’s excitement, like a kind of electric energy pulsing through us. I’d never felt a(n) ________ like it before. Then, fireworks ________ into the air above us. Their bright colors glittered against the dark sky. I had ________ the lighting of the torch many times on TV, but to actually see it ________ was amazing. When the last of the fireworks ________, there stood the Olympic torch unveiled (揭幕) in all its ________ with its flames licking at the night sky.

Even now, I can still remember the heat from the torch. I had been one of the ________ MMC staff to walk underneath it while it burned. A beacon (灯塔) of ________ for the future. I stood for a moment right under it, listening to the ________ voices of my new friends, and I knew I’d made one of the best ________ of my life.

1.

A．otherwise

B．therefore

C．however

D．instead

2.

A．conversation

B．cooperation

C．friendship

D．career

3.

A．struck

B．filled

C．blocked

D．awoke

4.

A．dominate

B．rebuild

C．change

D．unite

5.

A．charged

B．accompanied

C．connected

D．furnished

6.

A．wonder

B．impact

C．atmosphere

D．challenge

7.

A．flooded

B．transferred

C．released

D．exploded

8.

A．watched

B．advocated

C．sought

D．identified

9.

A．in particular

B．in person

C．as well

D．as usual

10.

A．died down

B．set off

C．came out

D．passed by

11.

A．power

B．reputation

C．glory

D．faith

12.

A．permanent

B．professional

C．reliable

D．lucky

13.

A．view

B．hope

C．appeal

D．aim

14.

A．excited

B．determined

C．convincing

D．astonishing

15.

A．contributions

B．conclusions

C．decisions

D．evaluations

6 . A nine-year-old boy has set a new 5km parkrun world record for his age group. Louis Robinett, a member of the Poole Runners junior athletics club, shaved 13 seconds off the previous world record, which was set in California in 2017, after he crossed the line in 17 minutes and 40 seconds.

Louis, who broke the record at the Poole parkrun in Dorset on Saturday, said, “I’m on top of the world right now. It’s a huge deal to break a world record. I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family and the team at Poole Runners.”

Louis was accompanied on the parkrun by Dion Garner, a member of his athletics club, as all under-11s in the 5km event must run within arm’s length of an adult. Garner said of Louis’s achievement, “His natural talent, combined with his dedication and spirit, is mind-blowing. He loves the sports and has really practiced a lot.” A spokesman for Poole Runners said, “With his new world record, Louis has raised the bar for young athletes everywhere. This isn’t just a win for Louis, it’s a new benchmark (标准) for youth sports, inspiring children all over the world to aim higher.”

Parkrun was started by 13 friends as a weekly event in Bushy Park, southwest London, in 2004. By 2015 more than 80,000 people were gathering in parks around the world each Saturday to participate in a parkrun. Only three years later about a quarter of a million people were taking part in parkruns each week, in 1,500 events spread across 20 countries. In comparison, 48,000 runners took part in the London Marathon this year.

1. What is the previous 5km parkrun world record?

A．17 minutes and 27 seconds.	B．17 minutes and 23 seconds.
C．17 minutes and 40 seconds.	D．17 minutes and 53 seconds.

2. How was Louis after breaking the world record?

A．Surprised and thankful.	B．Modest and satisfied.
C．Grateful and proud.	D．Thrilled and shocked.

3. What does the underlined word “dedication” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Effort.

B．Persistence.

C．Determination.

D．Strength.

4. What can we know from Paragraph 4?

A．Parkrun is ancient but increasingly popular.	B．Standards are needed to make parkrun formal.
C．Parkrun originates from pals’ run during the week.	D．Over 20 countries are competing to host a parkrun.

7 . Latest Competitions

Win a copy of Fergie Frog’s First Aid Adventures

Closing Date: 30th January 2021

Fergie Frog’s First Aid Adventures introduces first aid knowledge to children, just to meet their curiosity and help them feel confident in an emergency situation.

By gently introducing different characters, we can gradually improve their understanding and abilities as they learn and grow. Fergie Frog’s First Aid Adventures can be bought from Amazon for £8. 99. To enter this competition you must register.

Win a copy of Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!

Closing Date: 14th January 2021

This gift book collects 365 animal poems, including poetry in translation. The illustrations (插图) bring together all the richness and wonder of the animal kingdom, making this poetry a perfect gift that will be liked by generations.

Win The Fireman Sam Bundle

Closing Date: 30th January 2021

To celebrate the new TV series of Fireman Sam，Mattel is giving you the chance to win a special prize including: Fireman Sam Five Figure Pack, Fireman Sam Helmet with Sound and Sam Fire Rescue Centre.

Make sure you watch the new and exciting series of Fireman Sam on Cartoonito from Monday 26th December 2020 at 7 am & 4 pm. Expect lots of Fireman Sam fun, excitement and laughter for pre-school children combined with those important safety lessons.

Win prizes in Toyota’s Dream Car Art Contest

Closing Date: 4th February 2021

Toyota is giving children a chance to use their imagination and drawing skills to explore what future cars might look like. There are prizes in three age groups: under-eight, eight to 11 and 12 to 15 years old. The three winners in each group will each receive an iPad or a Samsung tablet, plus a Toyota food bag.

1. Which event can one attend if he’s interested in poems?

A．The Fireman Sam Bundle.	B．Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright.
C．Toyota’s Dream Car Art Contest.	D．Fergie Frog’s First Aid Adventures.

2. What must one do to win a prize at The Fireman Sam Bundle?

A．Compete in showing first aid skills.

B．Draw pictures of animal kingdom.

C．Watch TV programs of a TV series.

D．Show one’s imagination through pictures.

3. What can a competitor expect to do in February?

A．Know some first aid skills.	B．Win a collection of poems.
C．Get a chance to win a book.	D．Win an iPad by drawing cars.

8 . 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。

“Marilyn, you have so much determination and so much heart. If you work at it you’ll be a fine swimmer,” Gus Ryder said to me after I finished a one-mile race in the freezing cold Lake Ontario.

I believed him and started swimming for Gus. Every day, we trained for hours in open water. But no matter how hard I worked, I still came in third or fourth. Four years later, it was clear that I was never going to the Olympics. That’s when Gus suggested I challenge the famous American long-distance swimmer Florence Chadwick to swim the thirty-two miles across Lake Ontario from New York to Toronto.

The idea had never occurred to me, but Gus had made up his mind. “I wasn’t sure Florence could make it. If we could swim one stroke further than her, it would be worth it,” Gus encouraged me.

Eventually, I decided to do it for Gus, and for myself.

The race started at 10 pm on September 6. It was cloudy, windy, and very dark. When I looked around, I couldn’t see where the lake ended and the sky began.

“Marilyn, just follow my light and I will guide you across this lake,” said Gus, who had a big flashlight and shone it just ahead of me from the lifeboat.

Florence swam for about four hours before she quit. But it wasn’t until several hours later, when I was having difficulty, that Gus told me that Florence was out and that I was the only one left!

I felt very encouraged. But it was such a long night that Gus had to do his best to keep me going. At the dawn, he even began writing messages on a chalkboard to keep my thoughts positive. Once he wrote, “You know you can do it. You can do it for me!” Another time he even wrote, “If you give up, I give up.”

By midday I felt so tired that I started falling asleep. So Gus started swimming with me to get my attention back. “I’m here to swim with you, Marilyn. Come on!” he said.

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。

At the very moment, I began to experience a very unusual feeling.

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After twenty-one hours in the water, we began approaching the shore.

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9 . 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.

10 . 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（不多于3个单词）。

This year’s unforgettable Games, credited as one of the    1    (good) Asian Games in history,     2    (leave) an indelible legacy on the city in the future, the Chinese people and the continent.

In contrast     3     the opening ceremony, during the closing ceremony, athletes from all delegations (代表团) entered the stadium together, mingling (交际) without regard to nationality. They waved flags, laughed, hugged and posed for pictures while the audience applauded and cheered.

During the Games, 15 world records, 37 Asian records and 170 Asian Games new records were set by top     4    (athlete). In terms of medals, the Chinese team showed its dominance . China topped the gold medal table for the 11th time in a row and earned more than 200 gold medals at an Asian Games for     5    first time. Japan and South Korea were second and third in the medal table.     6    is more noteworthy (注意) is that many delegations made historic breakthroughs in some     7    (traditional) weaker events,     8    (break) the monopoly (垄断) of strong teams. Other regional sports also     9     (catch) the attention of more people through the Asian Games, such as Kabaddi and Sepaktakraw .

In addition, this Asian Games also impressed the public regarding the use of    10     (advance) technology and sustainable development. At such a fairy-tale gathering, the spiritual power of Asia was once again promoted. At the same time, China’s internationalization and openness were on display.