1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．The skills of playing basketball.

B．Congratulations to a sports team.

C．Game plans for a basketball match.

2. What month is it probably?

A．October.

B．November.

C．December.

3. What was the key to the team’s success according to the speaker?

A．Working together as a team.

B．Following his game plans.

C．Training every day.

4. What does the speaker think the game is really about?

A．Increasing school pride.

B．Winning the competition.

C．Learning important life skills.

2 . No FIFA World Cup would be complete without “psychic(通灵的)” animals predicting the winners, and Qatar 2022 was the same. A range of animals—big and small—have tried to predict the scoreline.

It all started with Paul, the ”psychic“ octopus(章鱼). He put TV experts to shame with an unbelievable group of correct World Cup winner predictions at the Aquarium Sea Life Center in Oberhausen, Germany. He correctly predicted eight World Cup matches at South Africa’s tournament in 2010, including Spain beating the Netherlands in the World Cup final.

Paul’s successor, Rubio the octopus, did not end well. It became a star in Japan for its 100%success in predicting group-stage matches, including Japan’s win against Colombia in the 2018 World Cup held in Russia. Rubio did not get the chance to make its prediction for the Round-of-16 after it was cut into pieces and turned into seafood.

Taiyo the otter had good news for Japanese fans at the 2022 World cup in Qatar, correctly predicting Japan’s group-stage win over Germany. From his home at the Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa in Japan, Taiyo was given three buckets(桶)to choose from—Japan(blue), draw (yellow)and Germany(red)—and did not hesitate about picking up his tiny football and placing his bet on Japan. He was widely praised online for his action.   

And let’s not forget another star—Marcus, the “mystic pig”. In the 2018 World Cup, Marcus predicted a World Cup victory for England after selecting apples with the England flag on British morning television. However, Marcus’ fortune-telling record was shattered when England was knocked out in the semi-final.

Nelly the elephant from Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen, Germany, also meant business when she had a group of 30 out of 33 matches correct predictions in the 2006 World Cup, the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Euro.

Camilla the ”mystic“ camel from Melton Mowbray in England did have good news for England, however. She correctly predicted the Three Lions’ group-stage win over Iran at the Qatar World Cup. Her owners said that their camel was ”never wrong“.

1. What can we learn about Rubio?

A．It ended up being eaten.	B．It missed the 2018 World Cup.
C．It performed much better than Paul.	D．It became famous after the Round-of-16.

2. What quality of Taiyo was stressed in Paragraph 4?

A．It knew Japanese players well.	B．It could recognize many colors.
C．It was quick at decision-making.	D．It was good at catching a football.

3. What does the underlined word ”shattered“ in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Updated.

B．Shared.

C．Removed.

D．Broken.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards psychic animals?

A．He doesn’t give his opinion.	B．He is doubtful about them.
C．He thinks them interesting.	D．He is supportive to them.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman do last night?

A．She watched a game.

B．She attended a party.

C．She studied at home.

2. How does the man feel about Barcelona?

A．They should have played better.

B．They have a poor goalkeeper.

C．They played well as usual.

3. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A．Telephone a few people.

B．Make a plan on the games.

C．Watch the next game at his house.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或所给单词的正确形式。

What a coincidence it is! This year’s Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday came on the same day with the hosting of Hangzhou Asian Games,     1     (set) off a wave of sports and sports-related consumption across China.

Data from Pinduoduo, shows that sales in the sports and outdoor category on the platform     2     (increase) by over 40% since September.     3     the nationwide sports craze (狂热), sales of home fitness equipment and related products have     4     (significance) grown by more than 28% compared to August.

Besides, sports events have also driven growth in other aspects,     5     (include) accommodation, tourism, and transportation. A report from Tsinghua University indicates that China’s sports-related consumption is expected     6     (reach) 2.8 trillion yuan by 2025.

In Hangzhou,     7     host city of the Asian Games in 2023, “Having City Boat in Hangzhou” has become a new way for young people to join in the Asian Games. People are sharing tips on platforms like Dianping, offering     8     (detail) guides, — “Go straight to Sunset Beach, on     9     you can find     10     (option) like kayaks and giant rubber duck pedal boats. Avoid crowds on weekends.”

5 . Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales.

EarthX Eco-Art Competition

It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.

Deadline: March 8, 2024

The Children’s Drawing Contest

Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc.

Deadline: May 31, 2024

Science without Borders Challenge

The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel.

Deadline: March 4, 2024

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.

Deadline: June 10, 2024

1. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition?

A．May 6, 2024.

B．March 15, 2024.

C．April 28, 2024.

D．February 9, 2024.

2. Which competition best suits teenagers good at writing poems?

A．EarthX Eco-Art Competition.	B．The Children’s Drawing Contest.
C．Science without Borders Challenge.	D．The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

3. What do the four competitions have in common?

A．They target students under the age of 20.	B．They are about environmental protection.
C．They require participants to write a story.	D．They only accept entries from individuals.

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The cafeteria (自助食堂) conversation on Monday was all about hockey (冰上曲棍球) again. Jade usually fit in with the sports crowd, but now she was not included in the conversation.

“When will you get out on the ice, Jade?” Hazel asked. Jade was a soccer star at her old school in California. “I’m inviting her to play hockey.” Hazel told other players at the table.

Jade lowered her voice. “I can’t make it to open skating time because I have to look after my younger brother Calvin until 6:30.”

But Hazel had been friendly since their first meeting and she wasn’t going to give upon this. “A rink (溜冰场) is behind the stadium. I can practice with you thereafter the closing time. You can buy skates from Ms. Silva, the facility manager. 7 o’clock this evening at the rink!” Hazel told Jade excitedly.

However, Jade didn’t tell Hazel she couldn’t afford the skates and hockey stick. After school Jade hurried home to look after Calvin. When she was cleaning the crumbs (面包屑) under Calvin’s highchair with a broom, she got an idea. At 6:35, Jade grabbed the broom and an old tennis ball.

At the rink, Hazel hadn’t turned up yet. In her dirty shoes, Jade practiced hitting the ball with the broom independently. Surprisingly, she scored a goal. But her smile disappeared as she saw Ms. Silva walking over.

She looked down at Jade’s feet pitifully. “Your shoes made the rink dirty. Those aren’t skates and hockey stick.”

“I’m really sorry for the dirt,” Jade apologized. “I don’t have money for those.”

“You didn’t tell me that!” Hazel appeared, holding Jade’s hands.

“Want a weekend job?” Ms. Silva advised gently. “I’ll teach you how to remove the dirt and leaves. A month later you may get new skates!” “Definitely.” Jade replied. “I’ll be there with you!” Hazel said.

注意：1.续写词数应为100词左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

In the following month, Jade was a dutiful staff and practiced with Hazel in the rink every night.

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7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker think of his first marathon?

A．Boring.

B．Satisfying.

C．Difficult.

2. Why does the speaker find the race in Kuala Lumpur hardest?

A．He was too nervous.

B．He lacked training beforehand.

C．He didn’t take his running shoes.

3. What made the speaker shocked in the race in Russia?

A．He got the third place.

B．He completed his challenge.

C．It took place in hot weather.

8 . Tennis is an incredibly mental sport.     1     But it is also an incredibly difficult sport to play well.

It is very easy to self-destruct (自我毁灭) when playing tennis if you let your expectations and ego get the better of you. So, simply playing the ball that is in front of you is the simplest way to approach the game, along with taking each point at a time.

That being said, it is much easier said than done.     2     Even if it is as simple as playing to your opponent’s backhand as much as possible, or aiming to hit as many cross court (对角线球) balls as you can, it is important to have a plan of attack if you want to be successful on the court.

    3     You may have the best plan in the world, but if you aren’t performing well enough to execute it or your opponent cottons on (领悟) what you’re trying to do, you’ll need to adapt, improvise and overcome. Adapting to new conditions, court surfaces, balls and playing styles is all part of becoming a better tennis player!

    4     This means you need to be incredibly resilient (坚韧的) to play good tennis and overcome hardship. Don’t be too much bothered by some points you lose. Just learn from your mistakes but not let them get you down.

Tennis is also about playing the big points well and understanding that not all points hold the same weight across the course of a match. Putting disappointment behind you and trying to play the next point with a positive attitude can be very difficult to do.     5    

A．However, being flexible is also important.

B．You will always have to have some form of strategy.

C．However, it is a key part of becoming a better tennis player.

D．It can bring with it a whole host of physical and mental benefits.

E．Every backhand shot you hit is what you throw at your opponent.

F．Perhaps the most obvious benefits tennis offers are the physical ones.

G．The scoring system in tennis means you can win more points and still lose a match!

9 . 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。

Exciting action, excellent organization and touching stories of athletes made the just finished 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou a huge success,     1     will benefit the host city and growth of Chinese para sports.

The whole world was     2     (amaze) by the high standards of the event as well as the improvement in the living conditions of people with     3     (disable) with the help of para sports in China. They     4     (live) better lives now thanks to para sports.

The Hangzhou Asian Para Games attracted over 3, 000 athletes from 44 countries, making it the     5     (large) one in the history of the Asian Para Games.

Organizing such     6     big event that went off smoothly     7     losing quality was not easy at all. The organizers will ensure the future use of all the facilities,     8     will keep building more so that more disabled people can enjoy sports.

At the Games, Team China won 521 medals,     9     (include) 214 gold medals. It’s said that it is the most successful Asian Para Games that     10     (hold) so far.

10 . 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。

Yangshan Half Marathon (马拉松), one of the most popular rural races in China, took place on March 28 in Yangshan town, Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province.

The race was part of the 25th Yangshan Peach Blossom Festival,     1     included a photography competition, a short video contest, a culture and arts festival.

Yangshan,     2     (locate) in west Wuxi’s Huishan district, is famous     3     its tasty and juicy honey peaches, which ripen between June and August.

The annual Yangshan Half Marathon, hosted three times from 2017 to 2019 (with a break due to the pandemic in 2020),     4     (be) a major event combining sports with local tourism features.

The half marathon race, which stuck to the same course as before, has been     5     (significant) upgraded (升级) and expanded this year     6     (show) the rural revitalization (复兴) efforts of west Wuxi as well as showing off Yangshan’s famous tourist     7     (attraction).

Pu Xiangfeng, deputy head of Huishan’s bureau of culture, sports and tourism, said the event this year was     8     hit.

“I really liked the marathon course. The spring in Wuxi is beautiful and the country life in Yangshan is     9     (comfort).” said Yu Tong, a sport teacher from Hubei province who won the first place in the men’s half marathon,     10     (add) that he would definitely join the race in Yangshan and Wuxi again.