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 . 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。

On a bright Saturday, my peaceful lunchtime was suddenly interrupted when my dad surprised me with an unplanned idea. I couldn’t hide my annoyance as what was supposed to be a relaxing Saturday turned into a day focused on football — a sport I wasn’t very excited about.

Many of my friends loved sports, while I preferred to find comfort in the pages of a good book rather than run around on a football court. My lack of interest resulted in average performance on the team, and I often felt like I was a problem for both my coach and teammates.

Things changed last week when our coach announced a coming match against the champions scheduled for a month later. The realization that this important game would have a big audience only made me more anxious. The fear of possibly letting down the team weighed on me.

Determined to make a positive impact, I decided to practice hard every day. My motivation came from wanting to help the team and to overcome the self-doubt affecting my performance.

As the match day approached, my teammates seemed unsure about including me in the lineup (阵容). I wouldn’t have minded sitting out, but the situations were different. With one player short, they reluctantly (不情愿地) included me, and The Thunder Strikers, our team, stepped onto the field to enjoy cheers from the crowd.

The pressure was intense. The game started, and within the ten minutes, I received a warning. Before long, the referee showed me a second yellow card, forcing me to leave the field. When I got back into the game, the score was tied, and the next goal would decide the winner.

As the ball came toward me, I felt a bit scared. My teammates seemed tired, and the other team really wanted to win. With great courage, I kicked the ball. The opponents (对手), maybe not expecting much from me because of my earlier struggles, were surprised when the ball went past the goalkeeper.

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The Thunder Strikers won!

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After this win, football became different for me.

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3 . 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

“Green Games” became a calling card for the 19th Asian Games, which     1     (hold) from Sept 23 to Oct 8 in Zhejiang.

All the competition venues (场馆)     2     used green energy sources made the Games the world’s first waste-free sporting event.

Just 12 of the 56 venues were     3     (new) built. The rest were existing     4     (facility) repaired for sustainable (持续的) use.

The Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium,     5     soccer events took place, was first built in2019. During the renovation (维修), its ceiling and seating, both of     6     had been used for 14years, were kept after being scientifically assessed.

Zhejiang also improved public access to the venues. During the one-year delay (推迟) of the Games, the venues were put aside     7     still kept in use. Since May 2022, all of the venues    8     (receive) 10 million visits, allowing the public     9     (experience) the world-class venues.

These venues will continue to function     10     sports and fitness centers after the Games.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hangzhou, known for its beautiful sceneries in history, is also a place where great events are often held. The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games     1     (hold) at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province     2     Saturday evening.     3     (netizen) were captivated (迷住) by the display of Chinese aesthetics (美学) exhibited at the opening ceremony.

Viewers noticed that as the athletes made     4     (they) entrance into: the field, the screen beneath their feet manifested (显现) pictures of plum blossoms, lotus, and osmanthus (佳花香水) embroidery patterns. The entry of the Chinese team was accompanied by a breathtaking visual representation of the motherland’s mountains and rivers.

The atmosphere at the opening ceremony reached     5     new height when the digital torchbearer (火炬手) lit the main cauldron (大锅),     6     marked a historic moment in the Asian Games’ history because it was the first instance (实例)    7     (make) a “digital human” join in the torch-lighting ceremony.

The opening ceremony drew inspiration (灵感) from     8     (tradition) cultures, attracting the world’s tourists to China. It was the representations (呈现)     9     showed that today’s China is developing     10     (quick).

5 . My favorite activity is playing, watching, reading, and really anything to do with basketball. A basketball court (球场) is where I feel most at home.

As I see it, it’s wildly popular in the US and its athletes are extremely recognizable, because it’s the one sport where an athlete’s face is not covered up by a football helmet (头盔) or baseball hat. My favorite time and place is anywhere and anytime. I prefer indoors, although it can be played outdoors. Many people often play in a driveway at home, but the best is always against someone on a court.

I started playing basketball because of my favorite player, Shaquille O’Neal. He was a huge, unstoppable player. When I was 11 years old, I decided to go outside to the family basketball hoop (球框) and take a shot (投球). This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! And I’ve been in love with this sport ever since!

I learned a long time ago that very few people are going to have the love of this game that I do. I’ve always understood that in this area, for the most part, I am alone. Especially coming from the state of Texas, where football is king.

I’m not the best of players. When I do good things on court, I know it’s because I can make up for my lack (缺乏) of athleticism by being a student of the game. I’ve never missed a training day. I don’t worry about school, family, or problems. I think about what’s in front of me, and how I can get the basketball in the hoop.

Playing, watching, and reading about basketball fills me with a sense of enjoyment that I truly do feel that very few people can match.

1. What does the author think of basketball?

A．It should be played indoors.	B．It has won popularity in the US.
C．It is more dangerous than other sports.	D．It has become a game for huge people.

2. How did the author feel after his first shot?

A．Very nervous.

B．Truly tired.

C．Really excited.

D．Quite free.

3. What do we know about the author as a basketball player?

A．He is happy to improve himself through hard work.

B．He really enjoys playing basketball alone.

C．He would rather be a football player.

D．He is on Shaquille O’Neal’s team.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Life lessons from playing basketball	B．My road to being a basketball player
C．Changes in my basketball dream	D．My great love of basketball

6 . The Games are the world’s largest sporting event and almost 10 million tickets are set to go on sale for the 2024 Olympics, with 2.8 million for the Paralympics. Spectators will experience the 2024 Games alongside the greatest sporting champions in a unique atmosphere―celebrating with the whole world.

A number of different options for attending the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be available, but they will all be sold via a single site. For the first time in the history of the Games, ticket sales will be online only and accessible worldwide.

Tickets for the Olympic Games are now available without any draw(抽签). Tickets for various sessions may go on sale at anytime up until the Olympic Games, so stay tuned! For the Paralympic Games, single tickets and day passes for several Paralympic sports are on sale.

The Summer 2024 Olympic Games will take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024 and the Summer 2024 Paralympic Games will take place from 28 August to 8 September 2024.

Please note that Paris 2024 reserves the right to modify or adapt its sales policy for tickets and hospitality at anytime. By buying tickets or hospitality packages (贵宾套票) outside the official channels, the buyer runs the risk that tickets or packages are not delivered to them or the access will be denied by the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee in accordance with the terms and conditions, In addition, all buyers are informed that unauthorized sale or resale of tickets outside the official channels, constitutes(构成) an offense under French law.

1. What is special about the ticket sales of the 2024 Games?

A．Draw-based tickets.	B．Online-only sales.
C．In-person sales only.	D．Unlimited tickets.

2. When can a sports fan attend the 2024 Games?

A．26 June to 11 July 2024.	B．28 July to 12 August 2024.
C．11 August to 28 August 2024.	D．30 August to 8 September 2024.

3. What may a person risk when buying tickets outside the official channels?

A．Access denial.

B．Guaranteed delivery.

C．Higher prices.

D．Special privileges.

7 . 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。

Mountain climbing is a popular activity during the Double Ninth Festival. This year,     1     festival coincides (同时发生) with our National Day Holiday. People are taking the opportunity     2     (enjoy) nature and pay their respects to their elderly family members.

A climbing competition was held on the “Great Wall” section outside the city of Chengdu on Tuesday.

Guo Tianqi,     3     comes from Chengdu, said, “Our forefathers climbed mountains on the Double Ninth Festival to drive away bad luck. This custom has continued through the centuries, but today, people do it more to keep fit and enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery. ”

“Double Ninth” in Chinese     4     (sound) like “a long time”, so it’s also known as the Senior Citizens’ Festival and a blessing (祝福) for the elderly to live a long and healthy life.

Guo competed with a group of retired (退休的) people     5     (join) the climbing competition, but exercise has made the word “old”     6     (complete) irrelevant (不相关的) to them.

Besides     7     (competitor), on the day of the Double Ninth Festival, many tourists also choose to get closer to nature and traditions with their relatives and friends.

Visitor Zhou Zhou said, “I want     8     (I) son to learn and experience our traditions in real life, rather     9     reading about them in books. I believe climbing can help him better understand our     10     (tradition) culture.”

8 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games     1     (hold) in Hangzhou on September 23, bringing many     2     (athlete) gathering around. The ceremony was themed “Memories of Jiangnan”, using the element of water     3     (show) the natural beauty and cultural charm. The three mascots (吉祥物) )are a group of robots     4     (name) Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen.

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。

We were going to play against a team from a country school. They didn’t come     1     the last minute. They looked     2     (bad) than we had thought. They were wearing     3     (dirt) blue trousers and looked like farm boys. We sat down for a rest. We     4     (feel) that we didn’t need any practice against a team like that.

The game began. One of us got the ball and he shot a long pass to our forward (前锋). From out of nowhere a boy     5     was in an old T-shirt stopped the ball and with beautiful style, he shot and got two points. Then another two points in a minute. Soon the game was all over. We     6     (beat) by the country team. After that, we thought a lot. We     7     (certain) learned that even though your team is very good, you can’t look down     8     the others and still need     9     (do) your best. And the most important lesson we learned was: One can’t judge (判断) a person or a team only by     10     (they) clothes.

10 . Many places around the world host marathons that aim to provide their runners with a special experience. If you’re planning to run a race，check out some of these beautiful marathon destinations.

Inca Trail Marathon

Are you up for a challenge? Hosted at Cusco, Peru, the Inca Trail Marathon is regarded as one of the most difficult marathons in the world. With Cusco’s rich history of being once the capital of the Inca Empire, participants can explore several ancient archeological sites. During the run, participants will get to see the surprising landscape of the “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley.

Athens Marathon

Held in Greece, the Athens Marathon is perfect for those of you who are interested in history mythology (神话), and architecture. There are many tourist spots and historic sites to visit like the Parthenon and the Acropolis of Athens. During the race, audience will be cheering on the participants creating an atmosphere similar to the Olympics.

Big Sur International Marathon

Held at Carmel，California，the Big Sur International Marathon is known as the world’s largest rural marathon. Before the race，participants generally visit the world — famous Monterey Bay Aquarium (水族馆), which owns rich animals. The Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is another attraction stretching from 3,000-foot mountain ridges (山脉) to underwater canyons and rocky seaside cliffs.

Big Five Marathon

Located at Limpopo, South Africa, participants can explore and check out the wildlife of the African savannah. The marathon is held in one of the “Big Five” game reserves in Africa. There are no fences or rivers that separate the runners from the African wildlife. Make sure to keep your mind clear You might find an elephant or even find yourself running alongside giraffes.

1. What can participants do at the Inca Trail Marathon?

A．They can make the best performance.

B．They can enjoy ancient architecture.

C．They can learn about the Inca Empire.

D．They run through the Sacred Valley.

2. What do participants often do before the Big Sur International Marathon starts?

A．They go up 3,000-foot mountain ridges.

B．They see all kinds of sea creatures.

C．They visit underwater canyons.

D．They climb rocky seaside cliffs.

3. Which are you advised to take part in if you are interested in buildings?

A．The Athens Marathon.

B．The Inca Trail Marathon.

C．The Big Sur International Marathon.

D．The Big Five Marathon.