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。

On July 26, 2021, Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky won the gold medal in the first-ever 1, 500-meter freestyle event for women, while the men’s event has been held     1     decades. If you’re surprised that Tokyo 2020 was the first Olympics     2     (hold) this race for women, you’re not alone. Women have had to overcome many difficulties to compete in the Olympics and even today there are a few events that are still not open to     3     (they).

When the modern Olympics began in 1896, no women     4     (allow) to compete. In 1900, they could compete in only five events (tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrianism and golf). Today, women compete in just about every event and any sport     5     (seek) to join the Olympic program has to have women’s     6     (compete).

In recent years, the IOC     7     (increase) the numbers of mixed-gender events,     8     teams of two men and two women compete against each other are part of the Tokyo Olympics. Equestrian is one of the few Olympic sports where men and women compete     9     (direct) against each other. With     10     trend, more and more women athletes will join the Olympics.

2 . Tell us your story on“China and me, Five years from Now”

About the contest (赛事)

As China is well on its way to achieving its 14th Five-Year Plan goals, the country is more open than ever and more attractive to every member of the society. Wouldn't it be wonderful to get your memorable moments in China through your lens (镜头) or put them into words?

We would be so happy to hear your voice in this contest. Please feel free to share your memories and impressions with us by article or photo.

First prize: 10 winners HUAWEI MatePad

Second prize: 20 winners                              iFLYTEK Transpen

Third prize: 30 winners Bluetooth Sports Neckband

Online and offline

Works will be submitted ( 提交) for the contest online, while an offline award ceremony will be held. Also, China Daily website will set up special areas for collecting and displaying works.

Award ceremony

An award ceremony and online forum will be held in July in Beijing.

The rules

Articles and photos

Word count: Between 500 and 1000 English words.

Photo format: JPG or NPG

Photos should reflect the theme of the article, including but not limited to photos of people or landscapes. You can upload no more than 10 photos, each within 5MB. Every photo has a description of no more than 200 English words.

1. If you get the first prize, you can get

A．iFLYTEK Transpen	B．HUAWEI MatePad
C．Bluetooth Sports Neckband	D．Articles and photos

2. How can you share your works according to the rules?

A．In the form of photos and articles.	B．In the form of online forum.
C．In the form of holding a ceremony.	D．In the form of advertisement.

3. How many photos can you offer at most?

A．500.

B．200.

C．10.

D．5.

4. What is the purpose of the contest?

A．To give people awards.	B．To make the country more open.
C．To achieve the 14th Five-Year Plan of China.	D．To share the beautiful moments of China.

3 . This is really a very fast game, the fastest I have seen so far this year. Both sides are fighting for the ball all the time. The crowd is loving every minute of it. They are shouting at the top of their voices.

Willis has the ball now. This is only his third game for Scotland, but he’s playing so well that it won’t be his last, I’m quite sure.

Willis passes the ball to Cotton. Cotton kicks it over the heads of the waiting Frenchmen, towards the goalmouth , but he’s too far away. Dupond picks it up easily, and throws it to Patou, out on the left.

France and Scotland still have one goal each, and there are only two minutes left of the game. But during that time, anything can happen. Patou kicks the ball across to Crozat. It’s. a beautiful kick, but Steven jumps and just stops the ball with the side of his head. But Meunier is there, he passes to Crozat, and Crozat, without waiting a second, puts the ball into the back of the goal. It takes everybody by surprise. I’ve never seen a goal like it.

1. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A．The ball.

B．The game.

C．The crowd.

D．The voice.

2. Who kicks the ball into the goal at last?

A．Willis

B．Patou

C．Crozat

D．Steven

3. What can we know from the passage?

A．France plays against Scotland.	B．Meunier’s goal is a surprise.
C．The score is three to one.	D．It is the last game for Cotton.

4. What would be the best title for this passage?

A．Willis’ Third Game	B．The Waiting Frenchmen
C．Stop the ball!	D．A Surprising Goal

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who are the judges for the first stage?

A．Professional cooks.

B．Local citizens.

C．School teachers.

2. Where is the local final held?

A．At a college.

B．At a restaurant.

C．At a middle school.

3. What is the hardest part of the third stage?

A．Working out the exact cost of a meal.

B．Cooking a meal to a fixed budget.

C．Sticking to the time plan.

4. What is unknown about the national final?

A．What meal will be cooked.

B．How much time will be given.

C．How many people the meal will be cooked for.

5 . Some people think that hosting international sports events is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Along with the advancement of the globe and globalization, an increasing number of events are being held in various areas of the world to help connect countries, including sports competitions, and it causes a lot of opposite views. Some individuals believe that holding international sporting events benefits a country, while others believe that it has negative results.

On the one hand, there are a number of reasons why many residents think that hosting an international sporting event is detrimental. Firstly, there will be large gatherings of people, which makes governments have difficulty in controlling the crowd. Things against the law may happen because few people will notice, such as thieves stealing fans’ belongings. Furthermore, the brawls(吵架)might have occurred among too crazy supporters. Secondly, arranging a huge sports festival may cost a big amount of money, which can put a country under great pressure.

On the other hand, the host country might gain certain benefits. Above all, it will promote tourism. The large number of sports fans will allow the country to benefit from the costs of hotels, and other expenses resulting from the supporters during their visit to the host country. The host country also has the chance to improve the country’s image across the globe, which not only helps it attract a big number of foreign tourists, but also helps it strengthen its international dignity(尊严). Moreover, the fact that a country hosts international events attracts a great number of local audiences, whether or not they are sports fans, which will influence many people’s thinking, increasing their love and pride for their homeland.

In conclusion, I believe that organizing international sports will bring more benefits than harm to a country.

1. Why are international sporting events often held according to the passage?

A．They help countries live in peace with each other.

B．They can improve the connection among countries.

C．They help the hosting country present a good image.

D．They give sportspeople a chance to show their talents.

2. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “detrimental” in the 3rd paragraph?

A．Wonderful.

B．Harmful.

C．Unbelievable.

D．Challenging.

3. Which of the following will benefit most by hosting an international sports competition?

A．Tourism.

B．Country’s image.

C．Local audiences.

D．Hotels.

4. What’s the author’s attitude to hosting international sporting event?

A．Negative.

B．Positive.

C．Unclear.

D．Neutral(中立的).

6 . Two roller skaters were crouched(蹲伏) low, knees bent and bodies pressed together, fighting to stay glued to prevent a third skater slip through and break their wall. This was a roller derby(轮滑阻拦赛) practice for the Tiny Terrors, a team of skaters aged 8-11 in the Gotham Girls Junior League of New York City. “They want to fight and get really fast, and they find so much confidence,” said Kristen Campbell, director of the junior derby program.

Roller derby is played with two teams of five skaters on a track. One player on each team serves as the jammer whose job is to race around the track and score points without getting blocked by the other team. The match is made up of two 30-minute periods that each consists of shorter plays or jams. Each jam lasts two minutes or until the lead jammer calls it off, usually a move made to stop the other jammer from catching up and scoring points.

You have probably heard of adults playing roller derby, but a growing number of young people are attracted by the fast-paced sport. Campbell owes the increase in interest partly to a popular novel called “Roller Girl.”

Campbell described the junior league as a shelter for girls who aren’t sure where they fit in at school. “I’ve had so many parents tell me their child was having trouble with anxiety or bullying(欺负) or that they didn’t fit into any sport or art club or whatever it is,” she said. “And then they find roller derby and everything is solved.”

Many of the girls said they got much more out of the sport than just exercise. As Campbell tells it, those extra lessons are really the point. Strength, confidence and body positivity have long been values of roller derby, even if it’s subliminal rather than open and direct.

Of course, like any contact sport, injuries are unavoidable.

“They don’t go for big hits,” Campbell said. “Now we focus more on hip blocking and using lateral(横向的) movement to block—leaning each other out with light contact.” Besides, the girls don’t mind the occasional bump. “It’s sort of like a medal,” Campbell said, smiling.

1. What can we learn about roller derby?

A．It is played with five skaters on a track.

B．It is the most dangerous sport especially for kids.

C．It lasts an hour with some short plays in a game.

D．The jammer’s job is to stop others getting scores.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Girls often get injured in roller derby practice.

B．Roller derby is the most competitive sport at school.

C．Roller derby helps girls free from being bullied at school.

D．A novel contributes to the popularity of roller derby among girls.

3. By saying “it’s subliminal rather than open and direct”, the author means ________.

A．people can gain a lot from roller derby

B．roller derby has fewer values than we think

C．it is easy to show the values of roller derby

D．many people are not aware of the values of roller derby

4. According to Campbell, the roller derby girls ________.

A．do better than adult players

B．wear their wounds with pride

C．fear nothing but fierce bumps

D．won’t learn full contact until they’re 12

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Girls build confidence in the tough world of roller derby.

B．Roller derby becomes popular among kids around the world.

C．How roller derby changes the life of girls in the US.

D．The Tiny Terrors calls for more brave girls to join.

7 . 假定你是李津。你校最近举办了一场运动会，请给你的美国笔友Jonah写一封邮件，介绍运动会的相关情况及比赛中一件令你难忘的事。
注意：(1) 词数不少于100；(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；(3) 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：
4×100米接力赛 4×100m relay race；田径比赛 track and field competitions
Dear Jonah,

I have something exciting to tell you.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Jin

8 . BOSTON MARATHON TRAINING PLAN

Welcome to the Boston Marathon Training Plan. Developed by the Boston Athletics Association(B. A. A.), the training plan will help guide you to success. It is especially suitable for the 2020 Boston Marathon competitors, and is not necessarily intended for other events. The plan starts on Thursday, November 22, and end in on Thursday, April 11, 2020.

There are four levels of training plans designed to help you, whether you are running over five hours or going for a sub-three hour marathon:

•Level One is designed around running an average of four days per week.

•Level Two will have you run an average of five days per week.

•Level Three will be an average of six days per week.

•Level Four will have you training six to seven days per week.

The step-by-step increase in daily and weekly advantage is designed to challenge you while also reducing the risk of training too hard. All four plans build a solid base of running fitness, and will help try to maximize your race potential. As with any training plan, what is outlined is merely a guide on how to build and arrange your weekly running routine.

The B. A. A. Boston Marathon Training Plan material is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to be any fitness or medical advice. You should always consult a qualified and licensed medical professional before beginning or changing any exercise program. Please use personal judgment when participating in any training or exercise program. Information contained within the B. A. A. Boston Marathon Training Plan may not be reproduced or adapted without approved written permits from the Boston Athletic Association.

Good luck to all runners.

1. This Boston Marathon Training plan is purposely designed for______.

A．the 2020 Boston Marathon organizers	B．the 2020 Boston Marathon participants
C．the 2020 American Marathon competitors	D．the 2020 Marathon runners around the world

2. What do we know about the four levels of the training plan?

A．They are designed with a flexible time table.

B．They require strict time on training.

C．They are suitable for runners of all ages.

D．They can help you build and arrange your daily running routine.

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

A．Four levels training plan enables you to make the best use of your potential.

B．You should judge by yourself which training program suits you best.

C．You can change your training plan under the guidance of your medical professional.

D．The 2020 Boston Marathon Plan offers advice on both training and running fitness.

9 . Chamonix, France 1924

The Games were first known as the “International Winter Sports Week”. It wasn’t until 1925 that they were officially named the Olympic Winter Games. Two days before the Closing Ceremony, the International Olympic Committee (CIOC) was approved as the official organizing committee.

St. Moritz, Swiss 1928 & 1948

Unseasonable warm weather created disorder with the events at the Swiss Alpine resort, while Norway continued to lead. Sonja Henie, just 15, combined grace with athletic ability to win the first of three Olympic gold medals in women’s figure skating. Japan sent its first delegation(代表团)—six skiers and one official.

The Swiss resort(度假胜地)hosted for the second time, the 5th Winter Games, favored as a neutral venue following World War! Germany and Japan were not allowed to participate, while single-person sled(雪橇)racing was held for the first time since the previous St. Moritz Games.

Grenoble, France 1968

The “snowy Games” attracted only about 70, 000 spectators on the ground because 500 million viewers chose to watch them on television. Women were forced to take gender(性别)tests for the first time in the Olympics.

Sapporo, Japan 1972

At the first Winter Olympics held in Asia, an argument over amateur status came to the boil when the IOC banned Austrian ski star Karl Schranz from the Games because he had been paid for appearing in a ski maker’s advertisement. American figure skater Janet Lynn settled for women’s bronze but won the hearts of the local audience while hotel manager Francisco Fernandez Ochoa staged a surprise victory in the men’s slalom(回转赛)for Spain’s first gold medallist in the 11th Winter Olympics.

1. Which delegation did the best in the first two Winter Olympics?

A．France.

B．Norway.

C．Spain.

D．Switzerland.

2. Why were there so few audience at the 1968 Winter Olympics?

A．Due to the influence of war.

B．For unseasonable warm weather.

C．Because of the popularity of television.

D．Because women were not allowed to compete.

3. When was the first Winter Olympics held in Asia?

A．In 1924.

B．In 1928.

C．In 1968.

D．In 1972.

10 . The TheatreWorks Writers’ Lab:

a development space for worldwide writers

24-HOUR WRITING COMPETITION

A programme of TheatreWorks Writer’s Lab

LET YOUR IDEAS SPARK

5 Stimuli

24 Hours

1 script

Are you up for it? Anyone can discover a new you through the competition!

The 24-hour writing competition organized by TheatreWorks Writers’ Lab is back for its 9th year!(Held at the peaceful seaside resort, Aloha Changi, the challenge is on again to stimulate one’s heart and mind to produce a script within 24 hours.)

TheatreWorks Writers’ Lab has for the past 16 years discovered and nurtured new talent, and provided research and development opportunities for existing writers.

Dates: Thu 29 July (4 pm) to Fri 30 July(4pm) 2010

Venue: Aloha Chanji

Competition Categories     Prizes for each category

Youth Category 1st Prize: $800

15 to 18 years 2nd Prize: $500

Open Category 3rd Prize: $200

19 years and above Merit Prize: $100

Registration Fee Registration Deadline

Youth-$25   15 July 2016

Open-$25     Limited to 100 places

Visit www.theatreworks.org for a registration form.

1. The underlined word “nurtured” probably means _________.

A．discovered

B．provided

C．emphasized

D．cultivated

2. This event has been held for _________ years.

A．5

B．8

C．16

D．24

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．The event was held by TheatreWorks Writers’ Lab.

B．The highest prize is $800.

C．The competition is limited to existing writers.

D．The registration forms can be downloaded online.