1 . On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have _________ the course earlier than she did. Her _________ came because she was carrying a _________ across the finish line.

As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her _________ when a runner in front of her began crying in pain. She _________ to help her fellow runner, Danielle Lenoue. Bailey took her arm to see if she could walk forward with _________. She couldn’t. Bailey then _________ to let Lenoue climb onto her back and carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet to where Lenoue could get _________ attention.

Once there, Lenoue was _________ and later taken to a hospital, where she learned that she had serious injuries in one of her knees. She would have struggled with extreme __________ to make it to that aid checkpoint without Bailey’s help.

As for Bailey, she is more __________ about why her act is considered a big __________. “She was just crying. I couldn’t __________ her,” Bailey told the reporter. “I feel like I was just doing the right thing.”

Although the two young women were strangers before the __________, they’ve since become friends. Neither won the race, but the __________ of human kindness won the day.

1.

A．designed

B．followed

C．changed

D．finished

2.

A．delay

B．chance

C．trouble

D．excuse

3.

A．judge

B．volunteer

C．classmate

D．competitor

4.

A．race

B．school

C．town

D．training

5.

A．agreed

B．returned

C．stopped

D．promised

6.

A．courage

B．aid

C．patience

D．advice

7.

A．went away

B．stood up

C．stepped aside

D．bent down

8.

A．medical

B．public

C．constant

D．equal

9.

A．interrupted

B．assessed

C．identified

D．appreciated

10.

A．hunger

B．pain

C．cold

D．tiredness

11.

A．worried

B．ashamed

C．confused

D．discouraged

12.

A．game

B．problem

C．lesson

D．deal

13.

A．leave

B．cure

C．bother

D．understand

14.

A．ride

B．test

C．meet

D．show

15.

A．secret

B．display

C．benefit

D．exchange

2 . To become the Olympic champion in the individual (个人) all-around event, Gabby Douglas had to leave everything she _________ best. She had to _______   her bedroom in Virginia. She had to say _________ to her two dogs and to the beach, where she loved to _________ waves on her board. But it was _________ to take the leap (飞跃), however _________ it would be. Even at 14, Douglas knew that. So she _________ about 1,200 miles away from home, to _________ with a coach from China. She lived with a family she had never _________ and everything was new to her.

As it turned out, Douglas did __________ what she needed to do to become Olympic champion when she __________two Russians. The Chinese coach __________ Douglas into one of the best gymnasts in the __________, helping her skyrocket from an __________ member of the national team to the top of the sport. By __________ the Olympic all-around title, she became the first black woman to do so. She __________ the competition from beginning to end. She said she had felt __________ all along that she would win.

Not so long ago, Martha Karolyl the coordinator (联络人) of the women’s national team, did not think Douglas had what it __________ to be an Olympian. As time went by, she thought __________ that she could make the London Games — and win.

“I’m going to inspire so many people,” she said. “I’m ready to __________.” And shine she did.

1.

A．tried

B．thought

C．judged

D．knew

2.

A．take up

B．pack up

C．clean up

D．do up

3.

A．goodbye

B．hello

C．thanks

D．no

4.

A．cause

B．observe

C．ride

D．strike

5.

A．common

B．time

C．fun

D．tough

6.

A．breathtaking

B．heartbreaking

C．eye-catching

D．head-spinning

7.

A．dropped out

B．moved on

C．pulled over

D．went off

8.

A．reason

B．talk

C．compete

D．train

9.

A．met

B．helped

C．understood

D．needed

10.

A．approximately

B．gradually

C．exactly

D．possibly

11.

A．defeated

B．pleased

C．respected

D．assisted

12.

A．forced

B．transformed

C．persuaded

D．put

13.

A．world

B．city

C．team

D．state

14.

A．amateur

B．elected

C．average

D．enthusiastic

15.

A．clarifying

B．defending

C．winning

D．demanding

16.

A．followed

B．organized

C．watched

D．led

17.

A．confident

B．nervous

C．excited

D．uneasy

18.

A．viewed

B．appeared

C．mattered

D．took

19.

A．now and then

B．more and more

C．far and wide

D．on and on

20.

A．shine

B．fly

C．dance

D．score

3 . 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。

Jonathan’s mother died when he was very young and his father brought him up. Both of them shared a very special relationship. Football was not just a game for Jonathan; it was a bond between him and his father. Every match, regardless of whether he played or not, his father would be there, a constant source of firm support.

Though his size prevented him from joining the main team, Jonathan’s determination burned brighter than ever. With each practice, he improved his skills, fueled by the belief that someday his perseverance would pay off. Despite the doubts cast upon him, he pushed forward, never allowing anything to make his passion disappear.

One day, as the sun cast long shadows on the field, the coach approached Jonathan with a telegram (电报) in hand. The weight of the message pressed heavily on the young man’s heart as he read the words that forever changed his world. He swallowed hard and his voice shook as he turned to the coach.

“My father... he died this morning,” Jonathan uttered, his voice filled with sorrow. His body trembled with the weight of his sadness, threatening to consume him. Tears flooded his eyes, rolling down his cheeks.

The coach, understanding Jonathan’s loss, enveloped him in a comforting embrace. The warmth of his arm around Jonathan’s shoulder provided a temporary comfort. Softly, the coach spoke words of relief and understanding, giving Jonathan the time and space he needed to process his overwhelming sorrow.

“Take the rest of the week off, son,” the coach said gently, his voice filled with sympathy. “And don’t even plan to come to the game on Saturday. Your well-being matters more than anything.”

On the day of the game, Jonathan’s college team was losing badly to the opponent team. The coach and the players had all lost hope when they saw Jonathan coming towards them. Jonathan ran up to the coach and begged him to allow him to play this match.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

At first, the coach wouldn’t allow him to play.

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After the match, the coach found Jonathan in the corner of the locker room.

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4 . 上周五下午，来自英国友好学校的中学生足球队与你校校队在学校操场上进行了一场友谊赛。请你给校园英文报写一篇报道。
内容包括：
1. 比赛的时间和地点
2. 比赛的场景及结果
3. 活动的意义
注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.题目自拟。
友好学校：sister school
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5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

At age 22, race driver Zhou Guanyu has already made history and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen announced on November 16 that Zhou     1     (join) the team as a race driver for the 2022 season,     2     (make) him the first-ever Chinese Formula 1 (F1) driver. “Becoming in F1 driver has always been my dream, and I’m really excited     3     (realize) my dream,” Zhou told China Daily.

Zhou debuted in F2 in 2019. That’s where most young racers begin their journey toward F1. Zhou finished the year as F2’s leading rookie.     4     , 2020 brought what Zhou called “by far the     5     (difficult) season for me”. Several mechanical failures led to the driver being placed     6     (six) in the standings.

But looking back, he sees this     7     a period of growth that has helped him show his strength. “The road to F1 is very difficult, all of     8     takes a lot of time and effort,” Zhou said. “For Chinese drivers, the process will only be more difficult. I have to explore all the possibilities with my team.”

The     9     (ambition) young man will make his debut at F1 next season s opener in Bahrain. Let’s look forward to his wonderful     10     (perform)!

6 . 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。

Rivaldo was playing football from the age of 4. When he was 7, he joined a local football club. He attended the training regularly but never got a chance to play in matches. But the coach had faith in him. He told Rivaldo that he should focus on his training, and one day he would get the chance. Rivaldo had no other option but to continue training in the club. He was training very hard and focused on improving himself.

Even after two years in the club, he never played in a match. He was not even allowed to travel along with the team. One day their club had a charity match, where a famous footballer was a chief guest. While the team was planning to travel, one of the support staff who used to take care of kits got ill. So, they needed someone for this.

The coach thought this should be an opportunity for Rivaldo. So, he told him to travel with the team and take care of the kits. Other support staff objected to it, but he convinced them.

The team reached the stadium. There were a lot of crowds to witness the celebrity footballer. For Rivaldo, this is his first-time experience in the stadium. He was helping the other players with the kits for the pre-match training. The coach came for a chat with Rivaldo. He told Rivaldo, “You are playing today.”

Rivaldo, for a moment, got frozen and asked him why. He said, “One of the players from the team got injured while training. So, we are short of players. We need someone to be in the field to make it 11. But I know you are more than that. So, go and prove yourself”. There was resistance from the support staff. Luckily for Rivaldo, the coach, through the organizing committee, convinced Rivaldo’s team management to allow him to play.

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。

When the match started, Rivaldo was running like a deer.

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After the match, the celebrity footballer walked to Rivaldo.

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7 . Graphic Novel (漫画小说) Making Contest 2022

June 1-July 31, 2022

All comics fans, artists, and storytellers: You are invited to enter San Jose Public Library’s Graphic Novel Making Contest for all ages.

Submission Guidelines

● Create your own graphic novel with a maximum length of 8 pages.

● Each submission must be the creative and original work of the submitting author / illustrator.

● Computer generated images are acceptable as long as they are your original work.

● Entries are encouraged to be submitted digitally by emailing to graphicnovels@sjlibrary.org (as a PNG, JPEG, or PDF attachment). Digital entries can be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on July 31, 2022.

● Entries can also be submitted to any operating San José Public Library location no later than the end of the business day on July 31, 2022.

Age Groups and Prizes

● Children (0 — 9) & Pre-Teens (10 — 12): Gift and art supply baskets awarded for first, second, and third place winners of each group. Art supply pouches (小袋子) for two honorable mention winners of each group.

● Teens (13 — 17): First place $100; second place $75; third place $50. Art supply pouches for two honorable mention winners.

● Adults (18+): First place $100; second place $75; third place $50. An art supply pouch for one honorable mention winner.

All cash prizes will be awarded as gift cards.

Awards Ceremony

Save the date for our virtual Awards Ceremony on August 28, 2022 at 2:00 — 4:00 pm. At this awards ceremony, contest winners will be announced and guest speakers will offer inspirational messages to contest participants. Register to receive a videoconferencing invitation.

1. Which of the following will result in disqualification?

A．Submitting computer generated images.	B．Emailing your entry on July 30, 2022.
C．Sending a graphic novel of 10 pages.	D．Mailing your entry to San Jose Public Library.

2. What will a 16-year-old first prize winner get?

A．$75 in cash.	B．A $100 gift card.
C．An art supply pouch.	D．A gift and art supply basket.

3. What do we know about the Awards Ceremony?

A．It will be held online.	B．It will take place on July 31, 2022.
C．Winners will give speeches at it.	D．Winners will get its invitation in advance.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man think when the woman says she is not going?

A．She doesn’t like football.

B．She has no money left.

C．She isn’t feeling well.

2. What is the woman planning to do?

A．Watch the game on television.

B．Attend the game.

C．Find someone to sing with.

3. What do people miss when watching a game on television?

A．Photographing the sports ground.

B．Watching the ball.

C．People’s excitement.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who won the tennis championships?

A．A Philippine guy and a Philippine girl.

B．A Philippine guy and a Chinese girl.

C．A Chinese guy and a Philippine girl.

2. What sort of sport did the man play in high school?

A．Tennis.

B．Basketball.

C．Football.

3. What kind of sport is exhausting in the man’s opinion?

A．Tennis.

B．Basketball.

C．Football.

4. What sports do both of the speakers like?

A．Playing hockey.

B．Playing tennis.

C．Swimming.

10 . I crossed my arms as I waited for my volleyball coach to finish talking to the officials. There was a(n) _________ with the score. But did it really matter？The Lions were ahead of us, 24-14，and the game would end at 25.

The Lions’ number 8 must have thought the _________ thing, as she covered her mouth and _________. At this, I waved to the five teammates on the floor. “Listen,” I said in a very _________ voice once we’d made a circle. “The Lions think this game is over. But we’ll make the Lions know getting that last point is never _________ work. From here on, nothing drops.”

We got ready immediately at the _________. As I returned to my _________, I checked the scoreboard, which now read 24-15.We couldn’t win this game, but we could _________ that number 8 from yawning again.

24-20, we were still _________. Kait served for the sixth time. The Lions hit and the ball __________ over our fingertips. At this moment Zoe dove and somehow managed to keep the ball off the floor. It’s my __________! I pushed the ball away with my closed fist. It floated up and was over the net to number 8.She hit the ball hard and it hit the floor on our side. Game over. The Lions __________ number 8, shouting with excitement.

I watched their __________ from the floor. Did I make the right call in the first place？I wondered. Should we have saved our __________ for the third and final game of the match?

But then Zoe __________ her hand to pull me to my feet. “Maybe this game is over, but the match isn’t. Nothing drops!”

1.

A．surprise

B．arrangement

C．problem

D．settlement

2.

A．unexpected

B．difficult

C．other

D．same

3.

A．breathed

B．yawned

C．coughed

D．laughed

4.

A．uncertain

B．polite

C．firm

D．soft

5.

A．perfect

B．rewarding

C．promising

D．light

6.

A．whistle

B．scene

C．warning

D．gesture

7.

A．match

B．spot

C．room

D．stage

8.

A．excuse

B．save

C．spare

D．keep

9.

A．alive

B．hesitant

C．lost

D．angry

10.

A．flew

B．struggled

C．climbed

D．marched

11.

A．fault

B．turn

C．challenge

D．dream

12.

A．found

B．praised

C．watched

D．surrounded

13.

A．interview

B．relationship

C．celebration

D．separation

14.

A．time

B．enthusiasm

C．wisdom

D．energy

15.

A．held out

B．put out

C．gave out

D．set out