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.

Beijing is set to host its annual Beijing Marathon. This event     1     (become) one of the most popular marathons in the world in the past years, attracting thousands of participants from all over the world.

The Beijing Marathon takes place in the autumn, when the city     2     (decorate) with colorful leaves. As the starting gun fires, professional     3     (athlete) alongside amateur runners fill the streets, creating a spirited and     4     (energy) atmosphere. The marathon offers different categories, such as the full marathon and the half marathon, catering to runners of all abilities.

    5     race route takes participants through the heart of Beijing, allowing them to witness the     6     (city) historical landmarks and modern marvels. Runners pass by famous sites like Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. These landmarks provide a glimpse into the rich history and culture of China.

Along the course, thousands of people line the streets, cheering and encouraging the runners,     7     (create) an incredible sense of friendship. Volunteers hand out water, drinks, and even small snacks     8     (keep) the runners fueled.

The Beijing Marathon is not only a race, but it also is an experience     9     brings people together, promotes fitness and showcases the beauty of Beijing. Whether you’re a seasoned runner     10     a first-timer, this event offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of China’s capital city. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for an exciting adventure.

Hangzhou is a popular tourist attraction known for its beautiful West Lake and rich historical heritage. It was in this picturesque city     1     the 19th Asian Games were held in October, 2023.

The Chinese sports people came from all over the country     2    (compete)in various sports.

It was truly     3    (amaze)to see them show their skills and     4    (determine). The competition was fierce, but they took championships in many events.

The Chinese team     5     (win) numerous medals across different competitions. Their outstanding performances filled the nation with pride. The stadiums     6    (pack) with enthusiastic audiences, cheering loudly to support the Chinese athletes. You could feel the energy and excitement in the air. Overall, China showed its extraordinary sporting talents and organizational skills in     7    (host) this major multi-sport event.

Through teamwork and individual talent, the 19th Asian Games were a great success for our country. The events ended     8     a spectacular closing ceremony, celebrating the athletes and the friendships     9    (build). As the Asian Games came to     10     end, China once again proved itself a world-class host for international sporting events. The 19th Asian Games will go down in history as a monumental achievement for Chinese sports and the city of Hangzhou.

Chinese teenager Quan Hongchan is the     1     (young) of 431 athletes that China sent to Tokyo for the Olympics. If the Games had gone on as     2     (schedule), she would have been too young to meet the minimum age (14) to compete in the diving competition. At such     3     young age, Quan was relatively unknown until winning the 2020 Chinese national championship at 13 years old. Now, she’s made Olympic history. Each of Quan’s dives was the highest of the five rounds of competition at the 10-meter platform. Two scored perfect 10s from all seven     4     (judge).

The skeleton is one of the strangest-named    1    (sport) of the Olympics. The skeleton is named    2    the shape of the metal sleds used in the 1890s, when the sport first started. The skeleton is a downhill sled race    3    (usual) on ice. This sport looks a little like the luge(雪橇), where a person sits on the back of the sled with his or her feet forward. But the skeleton is a lot    4    (exciting) and dangerous than that. In the skeleton, a person lies on his or her stomach on the sled, with his or her head pointing downhill!

Qatar “wonton wrapper prince” big hit

卡塔尔“馄饨包装王子”大热(November 26)

Without the men’s     1    (nation) team to support this time around, Chinese soccer fans are rallying behind this year’s FIFA World Cup mascot (吉祥物) instead.

The official mascot for the event, which is     2    (current) taking place in Qatar, is La’eeb — a figure     3     name means “super-skilled player” in Arabic. But Chinese fans have affectionately dubbed the mascot the “wonton wrapper” because     4     its resemblance (像) to the dumpling-like food.

The positive attention directed toward the mascot has also made     5    Qatari youngster a social media sensation (轰动) in China.

During the live broadcast of the opening match between Qatar     6    Ecuador, a young fan in the audience     7    (wear) a kaffiyeh, a traditional male headdress in the region, grabbed people’s attention by making dramatic facial expressions showing his unhappiness about his team’s     8    (perform). The Qatari team ultimately lost the match.

Chinese fans began     9    (post) screenshots (截图) of him next to La’eeb making the same poses and facial expressions, and he was dubbed (配音) the “wonton wrapper prince”. People have also drawn cartoons of him and made his facial expressions into memes (表情包，模因).

According to China Central Television, the teen is actually Abdulrahman Fahad al-Thani. Based on his family name,     10     is believed that the 16-year-old who said Cristiano Ronaldo is his favorite player — could be a member of the Qatari royal family. During the interview, he also greeted the Chinese audience in Chinese.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has kicked     1     in Qatar, fueling passion of the football fans all over the world.     2    Team China is missing out on the competition, Chinese elements shine at the World Cup.

From a stadium to souvenirs, from transportation to    3    (accommodate), “Made in China” appears both on and off the field at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The Lusail Stadium, the biggest one in Qatar and the venue for the final with 92, 000 seats, covering     4    area of 190, 000 square meters, was designed and built by China Railway International Group with     5    (advance) energy-saving technologies and sustainable material in 2021. Besides, more than 1, 500 buses from China’s leading bus maker Yuyong are zooming down the streets of Qatar for the duration of the event, some of     6     are electric, offering shuttle service for thousands of officials and journalists and fans from different countries.

Goods from Yiwu in Zhejiang Province also have an enormous presence during the World Cup,     7    (account) for 70% of the souvenir market share. Additionally, Chinese companies offer more than 10 thousand container houses. A double room costs about $200 a night, much    8    (cheap) than starred hotels. Recently, a power plant built and designed by China     9    (put) into operation, providing green electricity for games. While the spotlight is     10    (firm) focused on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, two pandas that have jetted in also make waves.

Football is the most popular outdoor game all over the world. It is one of the oldest game and is played in many     1     (country).

As a sport    2     helps improve concentration and creates team spirits, football requires a lot of physical     3     (strong). This game started from Italy where there was a village    4     (call) Rugby and according to some sources, the game originated from China.

The game can be used     5     (reduce) stress and can be played by peopleof all ages. The game is played by hitting the ball     6     a foot so it is called football. So far, it     7     (become) a very popular game in many parts of the world. People are     8     (excite) to see their favorite team win.

There are different kinds of football rules known as “Football Codes”. However, the way that football is played is    9     (actual) similar everywhere. It is played by two teams with eleven players in each team and two judges and each game lasts for 90 minutes, with    10     break of 15 minutes. The aim of the players is to score and prevent the opposite team from making a goal.

There are two main     1     (set) of Games—the Winter and the Summer Olympics, and both are held every four years on a regular basis. The events for the two Games are different. All the athletes admitted as competitors     2     (house) in a special village. There is as much     3     (compete) among countries to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals. They have replaced the olive wreath. However, the motto of the Olympics is still the same— “Swifter, Higher and Stronger.”

China’s women’s basketball team won respect and encouragement from Chinese netizens for their sportsmanship     1     (display) in the gold-medal game against Team US in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on Saturday, after finishing in second place.

In Friday’s semi-final, China defeated host Australia 61-59 and entered the World Cup final for the second time in almost three decades. This is a significant     2     (achieve) for a team with an average age of less than 26 years old. The Chinese team won six times in this year’s World Cup before Saturday’s final. The only defeat was that it     3     (lose) 63-77 to the US during the group stages.

When     4     (face) the world’s top-ranked Team USA, the reigning champions, the Chinese players showed a strong desire     5     (fight) until the end.     6    the Chinese players failed to conjure a miracle in the final, their progress is     7     (definite) worth being proud of. Cheryl Reeve, coach of Team USA,     8    claimed their fourth FIBA World Cup title in     9     row, said she saw the growth of their Chinese rivals. “This is a great time for the Chinese women’s national team. It’s a very, very good team,” she told the press conference.

After the game, the Chinese Basketball Association on Sina Weibo congratulated China’s women’s national basketball team     10    finishing runners up again after 28 years. It also expressed gratitude to every athlete, coach, and staff member in the team for their dedication.