1 . Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the oldest and most important science research competition for high school students all over the nation. Started in 1942, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers most promising young scientists. Each year, nearly 2,000 students enter Regeneron STS. The competition awards 300 student scholars and their schools annually and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D. C. to participate in final judging. Regeneron STS provides an important platform for their original research which is examined and reviewed by professional scientists.

What are the requirements?

●Applicants must be over 13 years of age and have legal parental permission to submit (提交) the application and participate, or be 18 years of age or older;

●Applicants must complete individual research projects to enter Regeneron STS. Research conducted as part of a pre-collegiate student team project is not qualified for Regeneron STS;

●Applicants must submit application package through our online system, and must not have entered any previous Regeneron STS.

What are the core components of an application?

●Essays, short answer responses, activities and basic information;

●Scientific Research Report (maximum 20-page research paper about one of the applicant’s original research projects);

●Recommendations submitted by adults;

●Test Scores (optional).

What could the applicants win?

●PARTICIPATION AWARDS: All competitors will receive a T-shirt, laptop stickers, and a free one-year subscription to Science News magazine.

●SCHOLAR AWARDS: Each of the 300 scholars will receive a $2,000award.

●SCHOOL AWARDS: The schools of each scholar will receive $2,000 per scholar. The award is intended to contribute to excellence in science, math and/or engineering education at the school.

●FINALIST AWARDS: Judges select 40 finalists from among the scholars. In addition to an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D. C., finalists receive a minimum award of $25,000.

1. From Paragraph 1, we know that Regeneron STS ________.

A．was started before the 1940s

B．recognizes 40 scholars every year

C．is a platform for professional scientists

D．is a nationwide science research competition

2. According to the passage, applicants are required to ________.

A．be over 18 years old

B．submit applications online

C．have entered Regeneron STS before

D．have completed the research for a team project

3. Who will win a minimum award of $25,000?

A．Each finalist.	B．Each participant.
C．Each scholar.	D．Each of the scholars’ school.

2 . 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.

3 . 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.

4 . 语法填空

Paul was usually on the bench, being just a replacement,     1     was really tough on him. Everyone knew Paul had real skills, and was someone who worked really hard and had a strong desire     2    (play) for the team.

This week, The Lions were playing our main competitors, The Bears, a team     3     record this season had been perfect. During the match, my knee hurt badly and my team was behind     4     ten points. The team gathered around, looking worried. Paul took the chance bravely. And clearly, all the extra hours that he’d spent     5    (practice) alone paid off. He made shot after shot, and the crowd couldn’t stop clapping and cheering.

5 . 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个适当的单词，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 19th Asian Games, held from Sept. 23 to Oct 8 in Hangzhou and five other cities in Zhejiang,     1     (come) to an end recently. It is undoubtedly the most     2     (amaze) sporting event of the year, with 15 world records broken. The competitive atmosphere and sportsmanship displayed by athletes are impressive. Besides,     3     makes it more spectacular is that “Green Games” has become a calling card for it. Green energy sources were used at all 56 competition venues. For example, digital technologies were used for managing carbon emissions from venues in the six cities     4     the Games were held.

6 . 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个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

More than just     1     visual feast, an appealing opening ceremony wowed the world on Saturday September 23rd, as President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asian Games open. With the giant floor screen lighting the way, the athletes’parade proceeded to the melody of Our Asia,     2     was played to the pounding beat of drums built in the shape of osmanthus, the city flower of Hangzhou. During the parade, images of iconic scenic spots at Hangzhou’s famous West Lake     3    (project) onto the oval-shaped floor screen, allowing marching athletes and spectators to enjoy the city’s picturesque scenery in an immersive way.

7 . 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个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

It was the final sprint of a cyclo-cross race in Spain. Esteban, in third place, was just ahead of his competitor, Navarro,     1     only 300 meters to the end. Suddenly Esteban got a puncture, so he threw his bike over his shoulders and raced towards the finishing line. Just a few seconds later, fourth-placed Navarro     2    (catch) up with him. Surely, he could simply overtake Esteban and come third. But Navarro slowed down and let Esteban run ahead of him. The two cyclists reached the end with Esteban ahead on foot in third place,     3     Navarro came fourth. The audience was     4    (amaze) at his show of sportsmanship and cheered and clapped.

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。

With exciting moves, fantastic music and competitors using cool names, breaking is a sport like no other. Also    1    (know) as breakdancing, it will become one of the Olympic sports    2    the Games are held in 2024. It is not yet known how the 2024 Olympic contest    3    (arrange). It is likely that there will be separate female and male battles, and possibly mixed-doubles events with both men and women.

9 . I glanced to my left and right as I got ready at the starting line. The sight of other competitors who had confident and fierce-looking faces got me goose bumps and I was even more _______ than before.

“On your mark, get set... Go!” shouted the race official. I pushed myself forward with all my _______ and started running as though a pride of man-eating lions were coming after me. As I ran, I could see the other competitors catching up with me. All of a sudden, I fell down on my knees. A hundred pairs of eyes bored into me, watching me _______ to get up. But no matter how hard I tried, I just could not do it.

“No, it cannot end like this. I have to _______ this race.” I thought to myself. However, the pain from my injury was so unbearable that I felt totally _______. I really wanted to give up.

Out of despair, I gazed up at the finishing line. Just then, a kind competitor _______ her hand to me.

“Thank you...” I whispered _______ as I grabbed her hand and she pulled me up.

She lent me her shoulder for support, and I _______ forward. The crowd cheered at this brilliant display of _______. Together, both of us crossed the finishing line.

Even though I never got the chance to learn her name, I will always remember her as the one who stepped forward to help me when I was in __________.

1.

A．tired

B．confused

C．nervous

D．regretful

2.

A．joy

B．might

C．trouble

D．shame

3.

A．attempt

B．hesitate

C．wait

D．pretend

4.

A．organize

B．evaluate

C．appreciate

D．complete

5.

A．defeated

B．inspired

C．shocked

D．relaxed

6.

A．waved

B．extended

C．showed

D．pointed

7.

A．proudly

B．cautiously

C．awkwardly

D．gratefully

8.

A．moved

B．fell

C．bent

D．looked

9.

A．partnership

B．sportsmanship

C．leadership

D．friendship

10.

A．anger

B．doubt

C．need

D．silence

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

During the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, there was a surprise     1     (appear) by Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman.   

The American superstar     2     (spot) with a young physically-challenged Qatari boy, Al Muftah. The boy was born with a rare condition known as CRS. It     3     (impact) the normal formation of the lower half of the body. But the determined young man refused to let his condition prevent his thirst     4     life and decided to take on a range of sports — tackling everything from rock climbing, football, ice hockey to swimming.