内容正文:
Unit 3 Sports and fitness
教材全解(三)
even if/though;million;cheer;cheer
。单元核心词汇
on;coach;various;partner;relief;in relief;pressure;pressed;now
and then;rather than;challenge;frightened
。单元同步语法
强调句型(Itis/was..that.)
⑦单元文章对话
重点句型讲练
教材同步词汇全解全练
重点1
单元词汇
1.challenge/'tfaelrnd3n.挑战;艰巨任务vt.怀疑;向…挑战
词形变化:challenging(adj.)有挑战性的;challenged(adj.)受到挑战的;
challenger(.)挑战者
搭配:face a challenge面临挑战;meet the challenge应对挑战;challenge sb.to
sth.向某人挑战某事
例句:Learning a new language is a real challenge..
He challenged me to a game of chess.
2.achievement/Ati:vment/,n.成就;成绩;达到
词形变化:achieve(v.)实现;达到;achievable(adj.)可达到的
搭配:a great achievement伟大的成就;sense of achievement成就感;academic
achievement学业成绩
例句:Winning the gold medal was a remarkable achievement.
Hard work leads to high achievement.
3.master/'ma:sta(r)/n.高手;主人vt.精通;掌握
词形变化:mastery(n.)精通;掌握;masterful(adj.)熟练的;高超的
搭配:master a skill掌握技能;a master of…的大师;be master of oneself自制
例句:It takes years to master a musical instrument.
He is a true master of the art.
4 pressure/'prea(r)/n.压力;挤压;压迫(感)
词形变化:press(v.)按压;pressured(adj.)感到压力的;pressurize(v.)给…
施加压力
搭配:under pressure处于压力之下;put pressure on给…施加压力;peer
pressure同辈压力
例句:Many students feel pressure from exams.
The team performed well under pressure.
5.elief/'li:fn.轻松;解脱;救济
词形变化:relieve(v.)缓解;减轻;relieved(adj.)感到宽慰的
搭配:in relief松了口气;to one's relief令某人宽慰的是;relief from从.中解
脱
例句:To my relief,the test was canceled.
She sighed with relief when she heard the news.
6.various/'veIs/adj.各种各样的;多样的
词形变化:variety(.)多样;种类;vay(w.)变化;different(近义词)
搭配:for various reasons由于各种原因;various kinds of各种各样的
例句:The store sells various goods.
Opinions vary from person to person.
7,partner/pa:tne(r)/n.搭档;同伴;合伙人
词形变化:partnership(n.)合伙关系;pat(.)部分;pat-time(adj.)兼职的
搭配:business partner商业伙伴;dancing partner舞伴;work in partnership合作
例句:She chose him as her lab partner.
They formed a successful partnership
8.coach /kautf/n.教练;私人教师;长途公共汽车vt.指导;训练
词形变化:coaching(n.)指导;训练;coach(v.)辅导
搭配:head coach主教练;coach sb.in sth.在某方面指导某人
例句:The coach pushed the players to work harder.
She was coached by a former champion.
9.frightened/'frartnd/adj.惊吓的;害怕的
词形变化:frighten(W.)使害怕;frightening(adj.)令人害怕的;fright(血.)惊吓
搭配:be frightened of害怕;frightened to death吓坏了;frightened look恐惧
的表情
辨析:frightened指人感到害怕;frightening指事物令人害怕;scared更口语化
例句:The little girl was frightened by the storm.
I was too frightened to move.
l0.likely/'larklI/adj.可能的adv.可能地
词形变化:likelihood(n.)可能性;unlikely(adj.)不可能的;like(v.prep.)喜
欢;像
搭配:be likely to do很可能做…;It is likely that……是可能的;most likely
最可能
例句:It is likely to1 ain this afternoon.
He is likely to win the competition.
考点通关
单元词汇
(一)单句填空(用所给词的适当形式填空)
1.It is a
(challenge)task,but we will try our best.
2.The young athlete achieved a great
(achieve)in the 100-meter race.
3.T0
(master)a foreign language,you need constant practice.
4.Under great
(press),he managed to finish the project on time.
5.She felt a sense of
(relieve)after the exam was over.
6.There are
(variety)ways to solve this problem
7.He chose Mary as his
(partner)for the science project
8.The
(coach)taught the team new strategies
9.The boy was
(frighten)by the sudden noise.
10.It is
(likelihood)that he will come to the party tonight.
11.To our
(relieve),the missing child was found safe.
12.He challenged me
a game of tennis.
13.The
(achieve)of your goals depends on your efforts.
14.Don't put too much pressure
your children.
15.She is
(frighten)of speaking in public
(二)短文填空
Facing a big 1.
in a sports competition may cause you to feel 2.
and
nervous.However,with the help of your 3.
and 4.
you can
5.
the necessary skills.After training hard,you will feel a sense of 6.
and a wave of 7.
There are 8.
ways to prepare,such as doing
exercises and staying calm.It is 9.
that a well-prepared athlete will succeed.
Don't be 10.
keep going!
参考答案
1.challenging;2.achievement;3.master;4.pressure;5.relief 6.various;
(一)单句填空
7.partner;8.coach;9.fiightened;10.likely;11.relief 12.to;13.achievement;
14.on;15.fiightened
1.challenge;2.pressured;3.coach;4.partner;5.master;6.achievement;7.relief
(二)短文填空
8.various;9.likely;10.frightened
A
教材同步语法全解全练
重点1
强调句型(It is/was..that.…)
强调句型(Itis/was.that.)
项目
内容
强调句型用于突出句子中的某一成分(主语、宾语、状语等),使该部分
定义
信息更加鲜明、重要。其基本结构为:Itis/was+被强调部分+that/who
+句子其余部分
It为形式主语,无实际意义;is/was根据时态选择;被强调部分可以是主
语、宾语、地点状语、时间状语、方式状语等(但不能是谓语动词);
结构详解
that/who当被强调部分指人时可用who或that,指物或其他成分时只能用
that;去掉itis/was.…that后,应能还原为一个完整的句子。
①强调主语:It was Tom that/who helped me yesterday.②强调宾语:It was
a new bike that my father gave me.③强调时间状语:It was at8o'clock that
高频用法
the meeting began..④强调地点状语:It was in the library that we found the
book.⑤强调方式状语:It was by reading aloud that he improved his
pronunciation
★强调句型不能强调谓语动词,需用do/does/did+动词原形。例:Ie did
come to the party
注意事项
★与定语从句的区别:去掉itis/was..hat后,剩余部分应为完整句子(不
缺少成分);若缺少成分,则多为定语从句。例:It was the book that I
bought yesterday.(强调句)It was the book that was on the desk.(定语从
句)
★强调句的一般疑问句:Is/Was it+被强调部分+that..?例:Was it Tom
that broke the window?
常见疑问式
★强调句的特殊疑问句:特殊疑问词+is/was it+hat..?例:Who was it
that broke the window?
考点通关
强调句型
语法专练一:单项选择(8题)
was it
made the cake?-Mary did.
A.Who;that
B.What;that
C.Who;who
D.That;that
It was on the farm
we worked together that we got to know each other.
A.where
B.that
C.which
D.when
was in 1979
the Chinese government decided to reform and open
up.
A.That;that
B.It;when
C.It;that
D.This;that
It was not until midnight
he came back home.
A.when
B.that
C.which
D.while
isit
makes you so upset?
A.What;that
B.That;what
C.Who;that
D.Which;that
It is the ability to work with others
matters most.
A.which
B.that
C.what
D.who
-I saw James in the library yesterday.-But it was two hours ago
he told me
he would go to the cinema.
A.when
B.that
C.before
D.after
It was
the teacher's help that I passed the exam.
A.because
B.because of
C.with
D.for
语法专练二:语法填空(10题)
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。
1.It was in the school library
I met a famous writer last week.
2.
was on a rainy afternoon that he gave a speech.
3.The writer said that it is the hard work
leads to success.
4.In fact,it was not until I heard his story
I realized the importance of
perseverance.
"Do you know 5.
was it that helped me become a writer?"
He answered himself,"It was the love for reading 6.
me keep writing."
I was so inspired that I decided to buy his book.It was the book 7.
"The Power
of Words"that I bought.
Now I still remember that it was 8.
great enthusiasm that he signed his name for
me.
After the meeting,I thought:It 9.
not the luck that brought me there,but the
curiosity for knowledge.
10.
was that special experience that changed my attitude towards life.
参考答案
语法专练一:单项选择
1.A;2B;3.C;4.B;5.A;6.B;7.B;8.C
1.that 2.It 3.that 4.that 5.what 6.that made 7.named
语法专练二:语法填空
8.with 9.was 10.It
教材同步文章句型精讲
重点句型
Winter Sports
1.Skiing was originally a sport played only in cold northern countries.
结构:V-ing形式+谓语动词
中文:滑雪最初是一项只在寒冷北方国家进行的运动。
用法:动名词作主语表示一件行为或事情,谓语用单数。
2.One of the most popular sports of the Winter Olympic Games is skiing.
结构:One of+the+最高级+可数名词复数+单数谓语
中文:冬奥会最受欢迎的运动之一是滑雪。
用法:表示“最…之一”,作主语时谓语用单数。
3.
Skeleton is a type of sled racing that gets its name from the metal sleds used in the late
1800s.
结构:先行词+关系代词(that/which/who)+从句(不完整句)
中文:钢架雪车是一种雪橇比赛,它的名字来源于19世纪末使用的金属雪橇。
用法:定语从句修饰名词,关系代词作主语/宾语。
4.This makes it one of the most dangerous and exciting sports at the Winter Olympics.
结构:make+宾语+名词/形容词(宾补)
中文:这使得它成为冬奥会上最危险也是最刺激的运动之一。
用法:make后接宾补,表示使宾语处于某种状态。
考点通关
文章句型
练习一:完成句子(用所给词的适当形式填空)
1.
(ski)is an exciting winter sport.
2.One of the fastest
(runner)in the race is from Canada.
3.The athlete
(win)the gold medal is my hero.
4.The cold weather made the ice
(become)harder.
5.
(learn)to skate takes a lot of practice.
6.The sled
(use)in the 1800s was made of metal.
7.This movie is one of
(interesting)films I have seen.
8.The teacher made the students
(finish)their homework on time.
9.
(swim)in winter is not common.
10.The mountain
we climbed last year is very high.
练习二:翻译句子(在横线上写出完整句子)
1.滑雪是冬奥会最受欢迎的运动之一。
2.滑冰是一项很多人喜爱的运动。
3.比赛使得运动员们更加努力。
4.我读的那本书非常有趣。
5.跑步和游泳都是很好的锻炼方式。
6.最漂亮的女孩之一是我的妹妹。
7.这消息让我很伤心。
8.在雪地里玩耍是孩子们的乐趣。
9.那个戴着帽子的男孩是我朋友。
10.钢架雪车是冬奥会最危险的项目之一。
参考答案
1.Skiing;2.runners;3.who/that won;4.become;5.
练习一:完成句子
Learning;6.used;7.the most interesting;8.finish;9.
Swimming;10.(可省略that,也可保留)
练习二:翻译句子
1.Skiing is one of the most popular sports of the Winter Olympic
Games.2.Skating is a sport that many people enjoy.;3.The
competition made the athletes work harder.;4.The book (that)I
read is very interesting.5.Running and swimming are both good
forms of exercise.;6.One of the most beautiful girls is my
sister.;7.The news made me very sad.8.Playing in the snow is
fun for children.;9.The boy who is wearing a hat is my friend.
10.Skeleton is one of the most dangerous sports at the Winter
Olympics
教材同步单元练习
一、阅读理解
Passage A
For decades,the narrative around elite sports has been dominated by a single,almost mythical figure:the
natural-born champion.The athlete who,from a young age,displays an uncanny talent,a seemingly
effortless grace that sets them apart.However,a growing body of research in sports psychology is
challenging this romanticized view,suggesting that the path to greatness is far less about innate genius
and far more about a specific,cultivated mindset:a growth mindset,as opposed to a fixed mindset.
Individuals with a fixed mindset believe that their basic qualities,like intelligence or talent,are simply
fixed traits.They feel the need to constantly prove themselves,viewing every challenge as a test that
could reveal their limitations.For such an athlete,a poor performance is not a signal to improve but a
devastating judgment on their inherent ability.They tend to avoid challenges for fear of failure,give up
easily when faced with obstacles,and see effort as fruitless,believing that if you have to work hard at
something,you must not be very good at it.
In stark contrast,athletes who adopt a growth mindset see their talents and abilities as qualities that can be
developed through dedication and hard work.For them,a loss is not a verdict on their identity but a
valuable piece of data.It highlights a specific area that needs attention and provides a roadmap for future
training.They welcome challenges as opportunities to grow,persist in the face of setbacks,and view
effort as the very path to mastery.The legendary basketball player Michael Jordan is a classic example.
After being cut from his high school varsity team,he didn't conclude he wasn't a good player.Instead,he
saw it as a failure in his current skill set and used it as fuel for an obsessive training regimen that would
eventually make him one of the greatest athletes of all time.
This isn't to say that natural talent plays no role.Clearly,some biological and genetic advantages exist.
The crucial point,however,is that a growth mindset is what allows an athlete to maximize that potential.
It transforms raw talent into sustained excellence.A talented athlete with a fixed mindset may plateau or
even decline,relying on natural gifts that eventually diminish.Conversely,a less naturally gifted athlete
with a powerful growth mindset can relentlessly improve,often surpassing their more talented peers.The
brain,like a muscle,grows stronger with use.Every workout,every drill,every moment of focused
practice is not just building muscle memory,it's forging the neural pathways that make excellence
possible.Therefore,the greatest competitor is not the one who was born a winner,but the one who leamns
to fall in love with the process of becoming one
()1.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?
A.To introduce the idea of a"natural-born champion".
B.To criticize the traditional view of elite sports
C.To present the main argument of the article.
D.To contrast two different types of athletes.
()2.According to the passage,how would an athlete with a fixed mindset likely react to losing a major
competition?
A.They would analyze their performance to find areas for improvement.
B.They would feel that they lack the inherent talent to win
C.They would train harder to overcome their weakness.
D.They would consider the loss as a necessary step on the path to success.
()3.The example of Michael Jordan is used to illustrate that
A.natural talent is the most important factor in success.
B.being cut from a team is a sign that one should quit.
C.a growth mindset can turn a setback into a driving force for improvement.
D.success in sports is solely dependent on an obsessive training regimen.
()4.What does the author suggest about the relationship between talent and a growth mindset?
A.A growth mindset can compensate for a lack ofnatural talent.
B.Natural talent is more important than having a growth mindset.
C.A growth mindset is only beneficial for naturally gifted athletes.
D.The two are equally important and work independently ofeach other.
()5.Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's view on becoming a champion?
A.Champions are bomn,not made.
B.The most successful athletes avoid challenges.
C.The ability to embrace the process of continuous improvement is key.
D.A fixed mindset helps athletes to stay focused on their goals.
Passage B
The concept of"overtraining"is frequently discussed in the context of elite athletics,often associated with
burnout,injury,and decreased performance.However,for the vast majority ofrecreational and even
serious amateur athletes,the far more common and insidious problem is not doing enough,but rather the
subtle and gradual decline of fitness and activity levels.This process,often termed"de-training"or the
"reversibility principle,"can dismantle weeks,months,or even years of hard-eamed progress at a
surprising rate.
Scientific research has mapped out a clear timeline of physiological de-training.Within the first two
weeks of inactivity,the most noticeable changes occur in the cardiovascular system.Blood plasma
volume can decrease by up to 12%,which directly reduces the amount of blood pumped with each
heartbeat.This leads to a rapid increase in resting heart rate and a decrease in the body's maximal oxygen
uptake(VO2 max),the gold standard measure of aerobic fitness.For a runner,this means they will feel
more breathless and fatigued at the same pace they ran just two weeks prior.The body's ability to
efficiently utilize oxygen,arguably the most fundamental aspect ofendurance,begins to fade almost
immediately.
As the period of inactivity extends beyond two weeks,the changes become more profound and involve
the muscular system.Muscle glycogen stores,the primary fuel for high-intensity exercise,begin to
deplete.More significantly,the body enters a catabolic state,where it starts to break down muscle tissue
for energy.This loss of muscle mass,known as atrophy,is particularly pronounced in fast-twitch muscle
fibers,which are responsible for strength and power.A weightlifter,for example,might notice a
significant drop in their one-rep max after just three to four weeks without training.The enzymes that
facilitate energy production within the muscle cells also decrease in concentration and activity,making the
muscles less efficient at generating force.
The good news is that the principle ofreversibility also implies re-trainability.The body,while quick to
give up its adaptations,is also remarkably responsive to renewed training stimulus.However,the rate of
re-gaining lost fitness is not as fast as the rate at which it was lost.An athlete who loses two months of
conditioning due to injury will likely need three or four months of consistent,progressive training to fully
recover.The most effective strategy against de-training is not to drastically alter one's routine,but to
minimize the period of complete inactivity.Even a greatly reduced training load,sometimes as low as one
or two sessions per week at a lower intensity,can significantly slow the rate of decline.This concept,
known as "maintenance training,"is crucial for athletes recovering from illness,managing life's
interruptions,or planning a strategic off-season,as it allows them to preserve their hard-won fitness base
and retumn to peak performance more quickly
()1.The main point of the passage is to explain that
A.overtraining is a serious problem for all athletes.
B.the loss of fitness due to inactivity happens quickly and follows a predictable pattem.
C.it is impossible to regain fitness once it has been lost.
D.athletes should never take a break from training.
()2.What is the first physiological change that occurs when an athlete stops training?
A.A decrease in muscle mass.
B.A decline in the function of the cardiovascular system.
C.A reduction in the concentration of muscle enzymes.
D.A significant drop in strength and power.
()3.The phrasecatabolic state"in the third paragraph most likely refers to a condition where the body
A.builds new muscle tissue.
B.stores energy for future use.
C.breaks down its own tissues.
D.becomes more efficient at using fuel.
()4.According to the passage,what is the best way for an athlete to deal with a forced period of
inactivity?
A.Stop training completely to allow the body to recover fully
B.Train at the same intensity but less frequently.
C.Resume full training immediately when possible.
D.Maintain a small amount of low-intensity training.
()5.What can be inferred about the concept of're-trainability"?
A.It is a slower process than the loss of fitness.
B.It is a faster process than the loss of fitness.
C.It is impossible to achieve without professional coaching.
D.It guarantees a retumn to a previous peak performance level.
二、完形填空
For as long as she could remember,Elena had been afraid of the water.The vast,blue expanse of the
community pool was not a place of joy but a source of deep,primal fear.Yet,when her best fiiend,Mia,a
swimmer for the school team,was diagnosed with a condition that limited her own activity,Elena made a
silent promise.She would learn to swim,not for herself,but for her friend.It was a small way to 1.
the spirit of their shared love for sport.
The first day was a disaster.Elena stood at the edge of the shallow end,her body rigid with tension.The
coach,a patient man named Mr.Henderson,2.
her to just put her face in the water.She
couldn't.The idea of the water closing over her head sent a wave of panic through her.She felt a(n)3.
sense of failure,a heavy weight of disappointment in her own inability.
"It's not about the 4.
Elena,"Mr.Henderson said,his voice calm."It's about the joumey.Each
small step is a victory."He taught her a simple routine:first,just blowing bubbles.Then,holding her
breath for two seconds.Then,five.For weeks,she felt she was making no 5
at all.The
progress was so minute,so painfully slow.She would leave the pool feeling more 6.
than
when she had arived.
One Thursday,after a particularly fiustrating session where she had 7.
to float on her back for
even ten seconds,she sat on the side of the pool,tears of frustration welling in her eyes.Mr.Henderson
sat down beside her."Look at Mia,"he said gently."She can't use her legs well right now.But she
doesn't see it as a 8.
she sees it as a new problem to solve.Every day,she figures out a new
way to move in the water.That's the real athlete's spirit."
His words were a miror,showing Elena a reflection she didn't like.She had been so 9
on the
outcome,on being able to swim like everyone else,that she had ignored the process.She had been
comparing her joumney to a 10.
one that didn't exist.The next week,she stopped trying to race
against an imaginary clock.She focused on the feeling of the water,the rhythm of her breath.She still
couldn't swim a lap,but she could float without support for a full minute.To someone else,it was
nothing.To Elena,it was a 11.
Progress continued,one tiny,hard-won step at a time.It wasn't until three months later that she swam her
furst 12.
lap.It was clumsy and slow,but she did it without stopping,without panic.When she
pulled herself out of the pool,gasping but smiling,Mr.Henderson was there."You did it,"he said."You
didn't just leamn to swim,Elena.You learned to 13.
That evening,Elena visited Mia.She showed her a video of her lap on her phone.Mia watched,her eyes
shining."I knew you could do it,"she whispered.In that moment,Elena understood the 14.
truth of sport.It wasn't about winning medals or achieving perfection.It was about the quiet,powerful 15.
of the human will,and the strength we find in the bonds that connect us.
1.A.capture
B.honor
C.ignore
D.criticize
2.A.forced
B.inspired
C.encouraged
D.begged
3.A.slight
B.immense
C.temporary
D.strange
4.A.destination
B.beginning
C.technique
D.risk
5.A.sense
B.promise
C.progress
D.effort
6.A.relaxed
B.exhausted
C.confident
D.educated
7.A.managed
B.failed
C.attempted
D.refused
8.A.challenge
B.promise
C.gift
D.limit
9.A.focused
B.dependent
C.based
D.keen
10.A.perfect
B.real
C.different
D.similar
11.A.miracle
B.coincidence
C.failure
D.disaster
12.A.false
B.complete
C.usual
D.half
13.A.struggle
B.compete
C.persist
D.relax
14.A.bitter
B.simple
C.complex
D.ironic
15.A.weakness
B.nature
C.pressure
D.persistence
三、阅读短文回答问题
Read the following passage and answer the questions in complete sentences
Hicham El Guerrouj is widely regarded as the greatest middle-distance runner of all time.His world
record for the mile,set in 1999,stood for over two decades,a testament to a rare combination of
physiological gifts and mental fortitude.Yet,the story of his career is not one of smooth,uninterrupted
triumph.It is,perhaps more significantly,a story about a single,devastating failure that defined him just as
much as his victories
The year was 1996.The stage was the Olympic Games in Atlanta.El Guerrouj,then 21,was the rising
star of the 1500 meters.He was the world indoor champion and held the world junior record.The gold
medal in Atlanta seemed not just possible,but almost inevitable.With 400 meters to go in the final,he
was perfectly positioned,ready to unleash his famous finishing kick.And then,in a moment of disastrous
miscalculation,he stumbled.He fell to the track,his Olympic dream shattered on the blue surface of the
Centennial Olympic Stadium.He finished in last place,his race over before it had tuly begun
In the aftermath,the world offered sympathy,but for El Guerrouj,the feeling was not sympathy but a
profound,searing shame.He felt he had let down his country,his coach,and himself For months,he
could not bear to talk about the race.The memory of the fall would flash into his mind at the most
unexpected moments,a phantom pain that would not heal.He could have let this define him,to become
"the athlete who fell in Atlanta."Instead,he chose to make the fall a part ofhis story,not the end of it.
He retuined to training with a new,almost terifying intensity.He analyzed the race,frame by frame.He
worked on his balance and his racing tactics.The psychological scar remained,but he leamed to use it.
The fear of failing again became a powerful motivator.He dominated the 1500 meters for the next four
years,winning world championship after world championship.But the Olympics haunted him.At the
2000 Sydney Games,again the favorite,he was narrowly defeated,taking the silver medal."The ghost of
Atlanta,"as the press called it,seemed to have retumned.
El Guerrouj's time finally came in 2004 in Athens.He was now past his peak years,but his desire was
stronger than ever.In the 1500 meters final,he ran a perfect tactical race,surging to the finish line to
finally-finally-win the Olympic gold medal.The scene of him collapsing to his knees,weeping,is one
of the most iconic in Olympic history.He had not just won a race,he had conquered a demon that had
pursued him for eight long years.His journey from the fall in Atlanta to the triumph in Athens is a
powerful reminder that in both sport and life,our greatest achievements often arise not from a lack of
failure,but from our profound response to it.
1.What is the central paradox of Hicham El Guerrouj's career as described in the passage?
2.How did El Guerrouj initially react to his fall in the 1996 Olympics?
3.What does the passage mean when it says El Guerrouj"chose to make the fall a part of his story,not
the end of it'?
4.Why does the author mention El Guerrouj's silver medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
5.According to the passage,what is the most important lesson to be learned from El Guerrouj's
experience?
四、短文填空
Many people dream of becoming a professional athlete.They imagine the fame,the wealth,and the sense
of 1.
(achieve).However,the reality is far more complex.The joumey from a promising
amateur to a world-class 2.
(compete)is paved with immense challenges.
First,there is the physical toll.The training is relentless.Athletes must push their bodies to the absolute
limit,often leading to serious injuries.A single misstep can mean months of recovery and the risk of never
returning to their former level.The 3.
(press)to perform at every competition is enormous.A
bad race or a poor game can lead to public 4.
(criticize)and a loss of sponsorship.
Second,the mental strain is equally demanding.Athletes often spend years away from their families,
sacrificing normal social lives for their sport.They must learn to cope with intense disappointment and the
constant threat of failure.It is a 5.
(lonely)path,where the support ofa good 6.
(coach)and trusted 7.
(partner)is essential.The ability to stay focused and motivated,even
when things go wrong,is what separates the good from the great.In fact,many athletes develop a 8.
(vary)of psychological techniques to manage their anxiety,such as visualization and
mindfulness.
In recent years,there has been a growing focus on mental health in sports.Organizations are beginning to
understand that an athlete's well-being is just as important as their physical fitness.This is a welcome
change,as the traditional view often encouraged athletes to simply tough it out."More and more,9
(fiighten)young talents are encouraged to seek help and talk about their struggles.It is now 10.
(likelihood)that top-tier teams will have a sports psychologist on staff.This support system
helps athletes to reframe their experience,turning the 11.(relieve)of a tough season into a
learning opportunity.The ultimate goal is not just to win medals,but to sustain a long and healthy career.
The path of an elite athlete is not for everyone.It demands a level of dedication that few possess.But for
those who choose it,the rewards are not just the trophies or the records.The greatest 12.
(master)is often the one they achieve over themselves.They learn that the true competition is with their
own limitations.They discover that the most important opponent is the one they face in the mirror every
day.This journey of self-discovery is perhaps the most valuable prize of all,a testament to the human
spirit's infinite capacity for growth and resilience.
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五、写作
假设你是李华,你的英国笔友Tom发来邮件,提到他最近因为学业压力大,身体感到疲惫,情
绪也比较低落。他询问你关于通过体育锻炼来改善身心状况的建议。请你给他回一封邮件,内
容包括:
1.表示关心和理解;
2.推荐一项或两项适合他的运动(如跑步、瑜伽、团队球类运动等),并说明理由;
3.鼓励他坚持下去,并保持积极心态。
注意:
1.词数120-150;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯:
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
I was sory to hear that you've been feeling overwhelmed and tired lately.It's completely normal to feel
this way under academic pressure,and you are not alone.
Best wishes,
LiHua
参考答案
PassageA:1.C 2.B3.C4.A 5.C
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阅读理解
Passage B:6.B 7.B8.C9.D 10.A
1.B;2.C,3.B;4.A;5.C,6.B;7.B,8.D;9.A;10.A,11.A;12.B;13.C,14.B,15
二、
完形填空
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1.The central paradox is that his greatest career achievement(the 2004 Olympic gold)
was largely defined by his most devastating failure(the fall in the 1996 Olympics).
2.He reacted with a profound,searing sense of shame,feeling he had let down his
country,his coach,and himself.He could not bear to talk about the race for months.
三、阅读短文3.It means that instead ofletting the failure end his career or define him negatively,he
回答问题
used it as a source of motivation and incorporated it into his joumey towards success.
4.To show that the"ghost of Atlanta"continued to haunt him,and his path to ultimate
victory was not easy,involving another near-miss at the Olympics.
5.The most important lesson is that our greatest achievements often come not from
avoiding failure,but from our profound and determined response to it.
1.achievement 2.competitor 3.pressure 4.criticism 5.lonely 6.coach 7.partners 8.
四、短文填空
variety 9.fightened 10.likely 11.relief 12.mastery
五、写作
范文:
Dear Tom,
I was sory to hear that you've been feeling overwhelmed and tired lately.It's completely normal to feel
this way under academic pressure,and you are not alone.
Physical exercise is a fantastic way to lift your spirits and regain your energy.I would strongly
recommend going for a run.Running is simple and doesn't require any special equipment.When you run,
your body releases endorphins,which are natural mood boosters,and it helps clear your mind.You could
also ty joining a team sport like basketball.Playing with others is a great way to take your mind off
academic wories and feel a sense of belonging,which can fight loneliness.
The key is to start small.Try running for just 20-30 minutes,three times a week.Don't put too much
pressure on yourself to be perfect.The most important thing is to enjoy the process and feel the positive
changes in your body and mood.I'm sure you will feel much better if you stick with it.
Best wishes,
Li Hua