高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Sports Culture（较易版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Sports Culture（较易版02） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Co-workers. B．Husband and wife. C．Fitness coach and customer. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Come back next week and we’ll work on those arms and legs, and don’t forget to do those exercises at home. W: I feel so much better since I started coming to the gym. My husband and people at work have noticed a difference. 2．（本题1.5分）What does the woman imply? A．She is out of shape. B．She dislikes sports. C．She wants to try gymnastics. 【答案】A 【原文】M: If you are interested in gymnastics, the university has an outstanding team. W: I can’t even climb the stairs without having to stop and catch my breath. 3．（本题1.5分）What does Max want to do? A．Learn basketball skills. B．Try out for the basketball team. C．Prepare for the sports tournament. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Hey, Max. Did you hear about the sports tournament next month? I know you’re into basketball. Are you going to try out for the team? M: Oh yeah, I’m planning to try out for the team. It would be fantastic to represent our school and play with other schools. 4．（本题1.5分）When did BAA change its name into NBA? A．In 1943. B．In 1946. C．In 1949. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Can you tell me something about NBA? M: Yes. It first began as BAA in 1946, and three years later, it changed its name to NBA. 5．（本题1.5分）Which sports game is airing on TV now? A．A volleyball game. B．A football game. C．A basketball game. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Having a TV to watch sports games on is great. I watched a volleyball match that took place in Australia yesterday. W: That sounds great! But can we watch the football game today? M: Sure. It’s on after the basketball game, which is nearly finished. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is the woman looking forward to? A．Running. B．Healthy food. C．Strength training. 7．(1.5分)What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Health. B．Wealth. C．Diet. 【答案】6．C 7．A 【原文】M: You run every day, don’t you? W: Yes, I run in the day and I can’t wait to start lifting weights tonight. I know I need to keep my body in good shape and I enjoy trying new things. M: Yes, it’s so important to exercise and take care of your body in every sense. Eating the right food is a big part of that. W: People say, “Health is wealth.” And I believe it. Protecting against illness and poor health is the best thing we can do for ourselves. M: I agree. And it makes you feel so good every day as well, so it’s a win-win situation. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)How often do the speakers exercise together now? A．Four times a week. B．Three times a week. C．Twice a week. 9．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a train. B．At a gym. C．In a park. 10．(1.5分)What does the man think of running? A．It’s boring. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s meaningful. 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．C 【原文】W: I’ve really enjoyed exercising with you. I’ll be sad when the race is over and we stop training. M: We can still go for runs in the park together. Not four times a week, though. W: I agree. What about working out twice a week or three times a week? M: I prefer twice a week. It’s a shame that we couldn’t run in the park this evening. W: I know. It’s winter now. As the days are getting shorter, the park is closed earlier. But the gym is still a good place to train. It’s just a bit boring to run here. M: I don’t think so. I think it’s the same no matter where I run. I still feel happy and healthy afterward. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What does the woman probably think of Sarah’s performance? A．Excellent. B．Disappointing. C．Ordinary. 12．(1.5分)What does the man advise the woman to do? A．Keep her weight backward. B．Hire an experienced skier. C．Stay focused. 13．(1.5分)What do the speakers agree to do next weekend? A．Practice skiing together. B．Meet a professional. C．Join a skiing club. 【答案】11．A 12．C 13．A 【原文】W: Hi, David. Did you watch the skiing race last weekend? M: yeah! Did you see how fast Sarah finished her run? W: Absolutely! Her turns were so sharp, and she barely missed any gates. But what about Mark? He almost lost his balance at the last turn. M: True, but he managed to recover quickly. That’s what separates the professionals from the rest. By the way, are you planning to join the skiing club this winter? W: I’m thinking about it. I need to practice more. M: Just remember to keep your weight forward and give it your full attention. Maybe we can practice together sometime. W: That sounds great! I could use some tips from an experienced skier like you. M: Anytime! Let’s aim for next weekend. W: OK! （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)Which organization held the competition? A．A TV station. B．A photo studio. C．A travel agency. 15．(1.5分)What attracted the man to sign up? A．The prize money. B．The job offer. C．The expert guidance. 16．(1.5分)What is a feature of the trip? A．It is a guided tour. B．It has a fixed route. C．It lasts for a month. 17．(1.5分)What will the man’s documentary focus on? A．The natural scenery. B．Daily life of locals. C．Ecosystem protection. 【答案】14．C 15．A 16．C 17．B 【原文】M: Guess what? I just won a photography competition run by a travel agency. All works were judged by experts from the local TV station and a famous photo studio. W: Congratulations! What got you to sign up for it? M: I’ve always been into photography and wanted a job offer in the industry after graduation. But what pulled me in was the prize money they offered. It could fund my next project. W: That’s awesome! M: Besides, the prize includes a self-guided trip for four weeks. And its destination could be anywhere of my choice. All the costs will be covered, including the flights. W: Do you have any plans for it? M: I’m planning to film a documentary during the trip, but I still need some professional guidance. W: That does sound like a lot to handle. Then where are you heading? M: The Arctic Circle. Instead of filming the natural scenery and the efforts made to protect the environment, I would turn my camera toward what really happens to the locals in their everyday life. W: Great! Good luck with your trip and filming. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What does the Short Story Review include? A．Works by new writers. B．Interviews with writers. C．Information about festivals. 19．(1.5分)What is a requirement for entering the competition? A．Paying a £10 entry fee. B．Being at least 18 years old. C．Submitting two short stories. 20．(1.5分)What is the prize for the winner of the competition? A．A trip to the cultural center. B．An annual book of the society. C．A chance to publish their own stories. 【答案】18．A 19．B 20．C 【原文】      M: Founded in 1899, the Short Story Society is one of the most active arts organizations in the area. We publish some great magazines, including the Short Story Review. This magazine features short stories by some of Britain’s top writers, and offers opportunities to new writers to get their works published. We also have the Short Story News. This one includes interviews with writers and is packed with information about competitions, festivals and the writing scene in general. In addition, we run the National Short Story Competition. It’s open to anyone aged 18 and older. We accept short stories on any topic, but they should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words long. There’s no entry fee for society members, but non-members pay a £5 fee. The competition runs from April to October every year. The top 10 entries will appear in the society’s annual book of short stories. And the winner will receive a publishing contract to produce their own short story collection. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) is a competition for pre-university students, held in a different country each year since 2003. It challenges participants, both individually and in teams, to solve linguistic (语言学的) puzzles. To compete at the IOL, no special knowledge is required, only basic language concepts, logic (逻辑), patience, and creative thinking. Try this beginner sample to see if the IOL is right for you. A PuzzleThe names  of some  South American countries are written in Georgian （格鲁吉亚语） with their English translations:     Brazil     Peru     Uruguay Q: What is the English name of this country “”? The SolutionThe Georgian forms of “Peru” and “Uruguay” have the same number of letters as their English names, showing a direct letter match. The repeated U in “Uruguay” further confirms Georgian is written left-to-right. “Brazil” has fewer letters than the Georgian version, but thanks to the two other names, we already know: -R, -A, -G, -E. With these letters, the pattern can be translated as “A R G E _ _ _ _ A”, which is “Argentina”. Contest Rules ● Each individual contestant or team must choose a working language for their problems and solutions, a choice that cannot be changed less than two weeks before the Olympiad begins. ● The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less. ● Unless instructed, giving multiple answers will receive zero marks. Besides, a detailed explanation is required for each answer; failure to provide one will result in a lower score.Awards The team contest will award up to one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1:2:3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants. Click here to find out other awards. 21．(2.5分)Which is vital to solve the sample puzzle? A．Linguistic fluency. B．Mathematical skills. C．Geographic knowledge. D．Reasoning ability. 22．(2.5分)What is one difference between the rules for the individual and team contest? A．The duration of the competition. B．The deadline for language choice. C．The result of giving multiple answers. D．The requirement for answer explanations. 23．(2.5分)If there are 240 individual contestants, how many medals could be awarded in total? A．40. B．54. C．72. D．84. 【答案】21．D 22．A 23．C 【导语】本文介绍国际语言学奥赛IOL，讲解比赛特点、样题示例、竞赛规则与个人赛、团体赛的奖牌设置。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据第一段“To compete at the IOL, no special knowledge is required, only basic language concepts, logic (逻辑), patience, and creative thinking.(参加国际语言学奥林匹克竞赛不需要专业知识，只需要基础语言概念、逻辑、耐心以及创造性思维。)”可知，解开样题需要推理能力。 22．细节理解题。根据Contest Rules部分“The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less.(个人赛要求在6小时内完成5道题目，而团队赛只有一道题，用时少两小时。)”可知，个人赛和团队赛的比赛时长不同。 23．推理判断题。根据Awards部分“In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1:2:3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants.(个人赛金、银、铜牌数量比例为1:2:3，奖牌总数为参赛选手人数的四分之一到三分之一之间。)”可知，参赛240人，总数范围：60～80；奖牌份数1+2+3=6 份，奖牌总数必须是6的倍数，选项中只有72在60～80且是6的倍数。 （本题10分）Joy Chapman, 70, retired (退休) from work in 2018 but decided she’d never become a “boring” granny. She joined a local gym and got herself a hard exercise schedule which sees her in the gym every day for two and a half hours. She said, “I was afraid of turning 70, but I don’t feel my age at all.” As her confidence in the gym improved, she hardly spent a day without going to the gym. “When I first started, I would come home feeling tired,” she said. “Every muscle ached, but as I progressed, my health levels improved and I got better. I would never have believed in 100 years that I would love the gym so much.” Joy said, “Exercising and staying healthy stops things from getting me down.” The granny has been longing for living since losing her husband in 2011, when he was just 58 — making Joy realise life is valuable. She said, “My husband died very young and very quickly. He became ill in February, was diagnosed (诊断) in March and died on April 22. No one could believe it. Everybody was shocked at his death. When he died, it made me think deeply of my life and I am quite a confident and strong person as a result.” Every day when she exercises, Joy meets up with a group of friends who help keep her young. She said, “I’ve made good friends. As soon as I walked into the gym, the receptionists, the trainers, the cleaners — everyone showed friendly humour. They all think I’m mad, but in a nice way. I’m the healthiest granny in the town. I’d advise other people in later life not to be scared by the gym. Give it a go, because it’s just great.” 24．(2.5分)What caused Joy to hardly feel her age? A．She worked out hard in a gym regularly. B．She met with a lot of humorous friends. C．She never felt tired from workouts. D．She was shocked at the loss of her husband. 25．(2.5分)What does Joy think of her workouts in the gym? A．It’s tiring. B．It’s addictive. C．It’s scary. D．It’s boring. 26．(2.5分)What benefit did Joy get from working out in the gym? A．It helped her face life bravely. B．It helped her live a regular life happily. C．It encouraged her to be kind and humorous. D．It made her never feel bored after 70. 27．(2.5分)What was Joy’s advice to those in retirement? A．Meeting young people to keep young. B．Playing kind jokes with cleaners. C．Having a try at the gym. D．Making as many friends as possible. 【答案】24．A 25．B 26．A 27．C 【导语】本文讲述了70岁退休老人Joy Chapman坚持每天到健身房锻炼，保持健康年轻状态，积极面对晚年生活。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段“She joined a local gym and got herself a hard exercise schedule which sees her in the gym every day for two and a half hours. She said, “I was afraid of turning 70, but I don’t feel my age at all.”(她加入了当地一家健身房，为自己制订了严格的锻炼计划，每天要在健身房锻炼两个半小时。她说：“我之前很害怕70岁的到来，但我现在完全感觉不到自己的年纪。”)”可知，每天两个半小时的健身活动使Joy充满活力，原来害怕自己到70岁的她，现在完全感觉不到自己的年龄了。 25．推理判断题。根据第二段“As her confidence in the gym improved, she hardly spent a day without going to the gym.(随着她在健身房的信心不断提升，她几乎一天都离不开健身房了。)”和“I would never have believed in 100 years that I would love the gym so much.”(我之前无论如何都想不到，我会这么热爱健身房。)可知，Joy没有一天不去健身房锻炼，她自己都不相信她会如此喜欢健身房。由此推知，Joy认为自己在健身房的锻炼让人入迷。 26．推理判断题。根据第三段“Exercising and staying healthy stops things from getting me down.(锻炼和保持健康让我不会沮丧。)”和“When he died, it made me think deeply of my life and I am quite a confident and strong person as a result.(他去世后，让我对人生有了深刻的思考，结果我变成了一个自信又坚强的人)”可推知，健身帮助Joy在失去丈夫后走出低谷，变得自信坚强，勇敢面对生活。 27．细节理解题。根据最后一段“I’d advise other people in later life not to be scared by the gym. Give it a go, because it’s just great.(我建议其他年纪大的人不要害怕健身房。去试一试就好，因为健身真的很棒。)”可知，Joy给退休老年人的建议就是去健身房尝试健身。 （本题10分）You only need to think of any marathon you’ve watched to assume that men tend to outperform women in sport. But an interesting recent research has triggered the discussion. It is highlighted that the male-female performance gap in ultra-endurance (极限耐力) competitions is as low as 4 percent, while it’s around 10 percent in traditional endurance sport. And the difference seems to reduce the longer the event becomes, to the point that women even outperform men when it comes to events like ultra-distance swimming. When it comes to the marathon, we know that finishing times are greatly influenced by VO2max (最大摄氧量). However, these factors have been shown to be less influential in ultra-endurance performance. What this means is that success in ultra-marathons must be determined by the interplay of other physiological characteristics. If we look at the physiology, men tend to have more type II muscle fibers, which are good for high power output sports such as sprinting (短跑). Women have more type I muscle fibers, which produce less force but are more resistant to exhaustion — ideal for ultra-endurance events. Besides, as distances increase and intensity subsequently decreases, we rely more on fat to provide energy to our working muscles. Research currently suggests that compared to males, endurance-trained females use more fat even at rest and so they have spare essential carbohydrate stores. This would mean they’re less likely to hit “the wall” in a race. Sports psychologists have also suggested that women are generally better at bearing pain, reframing feelings such as exhaustion and enjoying the process rather than worrying about the outcome, all of which might lead to a better performance. As persuasive as these theories are, it’s hard to properly draw a firm conclusion that women excel in ultra-endurance sports. Ultra-endurance events appeal to a very small and specialized part of the population rather than the mainstream and the small numbers of women participating make it challenging to draw conclusions, and it’s rare to find direct comparisons with men. Hopefully this will change over time. 28．(2.5分)What can we learn about the research from Paragraph 1? A．Men perform better than women in sports on the whole. B．Ultra-endurance sports are gaining popularity among women. C．Men are comparatively at a disadvantage in traditional endurance sport. D．The performance divide between men and women closes as distances grow. 29．(2.5分)Which of the following accounts for women’s better ultra-endurance performance? A．They have more type II muscle fibers. B．They are better at burning fat for energy. C．They are less dependent on carbohydrate. D．They care more about competition results. 30．(2.5分)What does the last paragraph focus on? A．The intention of the research. B．The influence of the research. C．The limitation of the research. D．The conclusion of the research. 31．(2.5分)What is the purpose of the passage? A．To make a comparison between males and females in sports. B．To clarify a fact that females are equally competent in sports. C．To explain why women make better ultra-endurance athletes. D．To advocate more women engaging in ultra-endurance sports. 【答案】28．D 29．B 30．C 31．C 【导语】本文对比男女运动员耐力赛事表现，从生理构造、能量供给、心理素质分析女性极限耐力运动优势，同时点明相关研究存在不足。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第一段“And the difference seems to reduce the longer the event becomes, to the point that women even outperform men when it comes to events like ultra-distance swimming.(而且，这种情况似乎随着赛事时间的延长而逐渐减少，以至于在超长距离游泳等项目中，女性甚至超过了男性)”可知，比赛距离增加，男女运动差距逐渐缩小。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段“Research currently suggests that compared to males, endurance-trained females use more fat even at rest and so they have spare essential carbohydrate stores.(目前的研究表明，与男性相比，耐力训练过的女性即使在静息状态下也消耗更多的脂肪，因此她们体内拥有额外的必需碳水化合物储备)”可知，女性更擅长分解脂肪供能，适配长距离耐力运动。 30．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Ultra-endurance events appeal to a very small and specialized part of the population rather than the mainstream and the small numbers of women participating make it challenging to draw conclusions.(超长距离赛事吸引的是极少数特定人群，而非主流群体，而参与其中的女性人数较少，因此很难得出结论)”可知，本段点明该项研究存在局限性。 31．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章开篇提出研究发现，随后从多个角度分析女性更擅长极限耐力运动的原因，最后补充研究的局限性，因此本文的写作目的是解释为什么女性更适合成为极限耐力运动员。 （本题10分）If you’ve ever played on a sports team or been to gym class, you probably know the practice. First, you do some warm-ups. Then you stretch (拉伸). Exercises and activities follow. At the end of the exercise, you do more stretches. For years, coaches and gym teachers have believed that stretching helps athletes perform better and suffer fewer injuries. From the health club to the football field, everywhere you look, people stretch. Now research suggests that stretching may not do your body as much good as people thought. After reviewing more than 350 scientific studies, researchers from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that stretching may not cut the chance of injury. “There are not enough facts to show that stretching is useful,” says Stephen Thacker, a director at the CDC in Atlanta. “Certain athletes stretch all the time, but they’re the ones who are more likely to get hurt.” Thacker points to professional baseball players as an example. They all do stretches before a game. Yet baseball players have one of the highest rates of injury in any sport. To understand why stretching may be a bad idea, it helps to know how muscles (肌肉) work. It all starts with orders from the brain. Special cells called neurons (神经元) carry electrical messages from the brain through the nervous system to the muscles you want to activate. As soon as the messages get to their parts, the muscles react. When you stretch, you lengthen muscle fibers (纤维). It then takes longer for messages from the brain to travel through them. Stretching before you exercise is very risky, experts say. Instead of stretching before an activity, they recommend warming up by starting slowly to get blood and oxygen flowing to your muscles. 32．(2.5分)What’s the common opinion of coaches and PE teachers on stretching? A．It should be avoided in matches. B．It improves performance. C．It may increase the risk of injuries. D．It is only useful for athletes. 33．(2.5分)What does Thacker want to explain by mentioning professional baseball players? A．The necessity of doing warm-ups. B．The value of the group game. C．The purpose of the CDC’s study. D．The downside of stretching. 34．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 4? A．Messages. B．Neurons. C．Muscle fibers. D．Special cells. 35．(2.5分)What do experts recommend for warming up before exercise? A．Starting with slow movements. B．Stretching as much as possible. C．Focusing on your thoughts. D．Following the coach’s order. 【答案】32．B 33．D 34．C 35．A 【导语】文章讲述了传统观念认为拉伸能提升运动表现、减少受伤，新研究却发现运动前拉伸未必有益，专家建议改用缓慢启动的方式热身。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第二段“For years, coaches and gym teachers have believed that stretching helps athletes perform better and suffer fewer injuries.(多年来，教练和体育老师一直认为拉伸有助于运动员表现得更好并减少受伤。)”可知，教练和体育老师普遍认为拉伸能提高运动表现。 33．推理判断题。根据第三段““There are not enough facts to show that stretching is useful,” says Stephen Thacker, a director at the CDC in Atlanta. “Certain athletes stretch all the time, but they’re the ones who are more likely to get hurt.”(亚特兰大CDC主管斯蒂芬・撒克说：“没有足够证据证明拉伸有用。有些运动员一直坚持拉伸，但恰恰是他们更容易受伤。”)”推知，举例是为了说明拉伸不仅无益，反而可能增加受伤风险，即解释拉伸的缺点。 34．词句猜测题。根据第四段“When you stretch, you lengthen muscle fibers. It then takes longer for messages from the brain to travel through them.(当你拉伸时，你拉长了肌肉纤维。随后，大脑发出的信息需要更长的时间才能穿过它们。)”可知，them指代前一句中被拉长的“muscle fibers（肌肉纤维）”。 35．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Instead of stretching before an activity, they recommend warming up by starting slowly to get blood and oxygen flowing to your muscles.(他们建议在活动前通过缓慢开始来热身，让血液和氧气流向肌肉，而不是进行拉伸。)”可知，专家建议以缓慢的动作开始热身。 （本题12.5分）Life frequently places us in contexts where people strive to outperform one another. 36(2.5分) No one likes to lose, whether in a board game or a sports match. But why does losing hurt so much and how can it be handled better? Picture this. You’ve just lost the final match of the football season. Your stomach drops, your tears well up and anger or disappointment takes over. 37(2.5分) Balbir Bansi, a school counsellor in UK, says these feelings are natural. “When a lot of time and effort needs to be put in, it can be painful to lose, because it can feel like your hard work has gone to waste,” Balbir says. Other emotions such as embarrassment may also arise, especially if friends and family have come to support you. These same emotions can surface even in casual contests between friends, like table tennis or video games. To an outsider, losing might seem inconsequential, but Balbir explains that the desire to do your best can lead to disappointment, whatever the circumstances of the defeat. 38(2.5分) Alternatively, you may fear that losing shows you are less skilled than your opponent. This might make you doubt your abilities. However, losing does have an upside. Many top athletes who have faced repeated defeats have mentioned that moving on is crucial, as losses make them stronger. 39(2.5分) Balbir agrees, “we can learn as much from losing as from winning.” When it comes to losing, the key is to use defeat to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement without becoming unnecessarily self-critical and negative. For many, losing with good grace and offering sincere congratulations to your opponent is a sign of wisdom and maturity. 40(2.5分) A．You have to face defeat many times. B．It can remove the uncomfortable feelings. C．These are winning qualities in all walks of life. D．With competition comes the possibility of losing. E．It also feels unbearable to congratulate your opponents. F．You may rely on winning as a way to boost your confidence. G．Learning from those mistakes helps them improve and work harder. 【答案】36．D 37．E 38．F 39．G 40．C 【导语】主要生活处处充满竞争，分析失败带来负面情绪的原因，介绍失败的积极意义以及如何理智面对失利。 【详解】36．根据前文“Life frequently places us in contexts where people strive to outperform one another.(生活常常把我们置于人们互相比拼、一较高下的环境中。)”以及后文“No one likes to lose, whether in a board game or a sports match.(无论是桌游还是体育比赛，没有人喜欢失败。)”可知，前文讲生活充满竞争，后文讲没人愿意输掉比赛，D选项“With competition comes the possibility of losing.(有竞争就伴随着失利的可能。)”衔接竞争与失败的关联，承上启下，符合语境。 37．根据前文“You’ve just lost the final match of the football season. Your stomach drops, your tears well up and anger or disappointment takes over.(你输掉了足球赛季的最后一场比赛，心情低落、眼眶泛红，满心愤怒与失落。)”以及后文“Balbir Bansi, a school counsellor in UK, says these feelings are natural.(英国校园心理咨询师巴尔比尔·班西表示，这些情绪都是正常的。)”可知，空格处继续罗列失败后产生的负面情绪，E选项“It also feels unbearable to congratulate your opponents.(主动向对手表示祝贺也会让人难以忍受。)”补充失败后的心理感受，归属于后文所说的正常情绪范畴，符合语境。 38．根据后文“Alternatively, you may fear that losing shows you are less skilled than your opponent. This might make you doubt your abilities.(此外，你会害怕失败显得自己不如对手，进而开始怀疑自身能力。)”可知，后文讲述害怕失败的一种心理原因，空格处应铺垫另一种心理缘由，F选项“You may rely on winning as a way to boost your confidence.(你或许会把获胜当作提升自信的方式。)”与后文并列，都是人们难以接受失败的心理因素，逻辑对应，符合语境。 39．根据前文“Many top athletes who have faced repeated defeats have mentioned that moving on is crucial, as losses make them stronger.(许多顶尖运动员历经多次失利都表示，释怀向前很重要，失败能让人变得更强大。)”以及后文“we can learn as much from losing as from winning.(我们从失败中学到的东西和成功一样多。)”可知，空格处说明运动员从失败中吸取教训、实现成长，G选项“Learning from those mistakes helps them improve and work harder.(从这些失误中总结经验，能帮助他们进步、更加努力。)”承接运动员经历失败成长的内容，贴合段落主旨，符合语境。 40．根据前文“For many, losing with good grace and offering sincere congratulations to your opponent is a sign of wisdom and maturity.(对很多人而言，坦然接受失败、真诚祝福对手，是智慧与成熟的体现。)”可知，空格处对这种豁达大度的品质进行总结评价，C选项“These are winning qualities in all walks of life.(这些素养在各行各业都是可贵的闪光点。)”指代前文优雅面对失败的格局与修养，收尾总结，符合语境。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Reporters worldwide spoke highly of a thrilling World Cup match between defending champion Argentina and Cape Verde (佛得角). Few people had 41 that the tiny island nation would stage such an amazing surprise in the knockout (淘汰赛) stage. Before the match, data showed Argentina held an overwhelming 42 , with an 89 percent winning probability. Most fans firmly believed Argentina would easily defeat the 43 team and advance smoothly. The game, however, went totally beyond expectations. Messi gave Argentina an early 44 in the 29th minute, seemingly securing an easy win. However, Cape Verde’s players never 45 . With solid teamwork and strict strategy, they 46 so much energy on the field that Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time. Their goalkeeper made numerous brilliant 47 , blocking Messi’s threatening shots repeatedly and stopping the team from being 48 easily. Over 120 minutes, Argentina failed to gain absolute 49 of the game. Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal, the victory was far from 50 . The media pointed out Argentina exposed obvious 51 in midfield coordination and defense. Despite the 52 loss, Cape Verde earned global fame and respect. Made up of players from ordinary leagues, the team, delivering brilliant performances, fully 53 the truth that football is not merely about star power or market value. True sports spirit lies in never 54 oneself to fate. This inspiring underdog story has touched millions, reminding the world that courage and unity can always 55 miracles on the global sports stage. 41．(1分)A．doubted B．expected C．promised D．regretted 42．(1分)A．trend B．burden C．challenge D．advantage 43．(1分)A．newly-founded B．well-established C．little-known D．well-known 44．(1分)A．lead B．lesson C．reward D．warning 45．(1分)A．sorrowed B．fled C．retired D．yielded 46．(1分)A．wasted B．reserved C．donated D．poured 47．(1分)A．decisions B．saves C．changes D．attempts 48．(1分)A．beaten B．cheated C．ignored D．observed 49．(1分)A．defense B．control C．awareness D．presence 50．(1分)A．modest B．formal C．convincing D．temporary 51．(1分)A．weaknesses B．secrets C．strengths D．features 52．(1分)A．heavy B．narrow C．permanent D．sudden 53．(1分)A．go through B．call for C．bring out D．cover up 54．(1分)A．adapting B．resigning C．turning D．reacting 55．(1分)A．assess B．possess C．witness D．create 【答案】 41．B 42．D 43．C 44．A 45．D 46．D 47．B 48．A 49．B 50．C 51．A 52．B 53．C 54．B 55．D 【导语】文章讲述了世界杯上名不见经传的佛得角队顽强对抗夺冠热门阿根廷队，虽惜败却赢得世界尊重，诠释了真正的体育精神在于勇气与拼搏。 【详解】41．考查动词。句意：几乎没有人预料到，这个小岛国能够在淘汰赛阶段上演如此惊人的逆袭。A. doubted怀疑；B. expected预料；C. promised承诺；D. regretted后悔。根据空后的“the tiny island nation would stage such an amazing surprise”可知，这件事是出乎人们意料的，说明几乎没人预料到这个小岛国在淘汰赛打出惊人表现。 42．考查名词。句意：比赛之前，数据显示阿根廷占据压倒性优势，胜率达到89%。A. trend趋势；B. burden负担；C. challenge挑战；D. advantage优势。根据空后的“with an 89 percent winning probability”可知，胜率高达89%，说明阿根廷占据压倒性优势。 43．考查形容词。句意：大多数球迷坚信阿根廷会轻松击败这支名不见经传的队伍，顺利晋级。A. newly-founded新成立的；B. well-established地位稳固的；C. little-known鲜为人知的；D. well-known著名的。根据第一段中“the tiny island nation”可知，佛得角是个小岛国，因此这支队伍不被大众熟知。 44．考查名词。句意：第29分钟，梅西帮助阿根廷早早取得领先，看似锁定了一场轻松的胜利。A. lead领先；B. lesson教训；C. reward回报；D. warning警告。根据后文“seemingly securing an easy win”可知，看似要轻松赢得比赛，因此此处表示梅西进球，帮助球队取得早早领先。 45．考查动词。句意：然而，佛得角的球员们从未屈服。A. sorrowed悲伤；B. fled逃跑；C. retired退休；D. yielded屈服。根据前文“seemingly securing an easy win”可知，看似阿根廷要轻松赢得比赛，however表转折，故推测佛得角队员没有放弃、没有屈服。 46．考查动词。句意：凭借扎实的团队配合与严谨的战术，他们在场上倾注了巨大的精力，佛得角两度扳平比分，将强大的冠军队伍拖入加时赛。A. wasted浪费；B. reserved预留；C. donated捐赠；D. poured倾注。根据空后的“so much energy on the field that Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time.”可知，队员拼尽全力，两度扳平比分，说明他们在赛场上倾注了巨大的精力。 47．考查名词。句意：他们的守门员完成多次精彩扑救，一次次挡出梅西极具威胁的射门，阻止本方球队轻易被击败。A. decisions决定；B. saves扑救；C. changes改变；D. attempts尝试。根据空后的“blocking Messi’s threatening shots repeatedly”可知，守门员阻挡梅西射门，说明守门员做出了多次精彩扑救。 48．考查动词。句意：他们的守门员完成多次精彩扑救，一次次挡出梅西极具威胁的射门，阻止本方球队轻易被击败。A. beaten打败；B. cheated欺骗；C. ignored忽视；D. observed观察。根据空前的“Their goalkeeper made numerous brilliant ________, blocking Messi’s threatening shots repeatedly”可知，守门员阻挡梅西射门，目的就是阻止本方球队被击败。 49．考查名词。句意：在120多分钟的比赛时间里，阿根廷始终没能完全掌控比赛局势。A. defense防御；B. control控制；C. awareness意识；D. presence存在。根据前文“Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time.”可知，佛得角两度扳平比分，把比赛拖入加时赛，说明阿根廷始终无法完全掌控比赛。 50．考查形容词。句意：尽管依靠对手的乌龙球以3比2取胜，但这场胜利完全没有说服力。A. modest谦虚的；B. formal正式的；C. convincing有说服力的；D. temporary临时的。根据前文“Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal”可知，Though表示让步，虽然赢球，但是依靠对手乌龙球才险胜，这场胜利没有说服力。 51．考查名词。句意：媒体指出，阿根廷在中场配合以及防守方面暴露出明显的短板。A. weaknesses弱点；B. secrets秘密；C. strengths长处；D. features特征。根据第三段中“Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time.”及前文“Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal”可知，比赛过程很激烈，阿根廷虽然赢球，但是依靠对手乌龙球才险胜，因此媒体指出阿根廷在中场配合和防守方面暴露了明显的弱点。 52．考查形容词。句意：尽管惜败，佛得角收获了全世界的关注与尊重。A. heavy沉重的；B. narrow勉强的；C. permanent永久的；D. sudden突然的。根据前文“Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal”可知，佛得角只是小比分惜败，narrow loss是固定常用表达，表示“惜败、微弱差距落败”。 53．考查动词短语。句意：这支队伍的球员都来自普通联赛，他们打出精彩表现，充分揭示了一个道理：足球不只是球星影响力或是市场价值。A. go through经历；B. call for需要；C. bring out使显现；D. cover up掩盖。根据空前的“Made up of players from ordinary leagues, the team, delivering brilliant performances”可知，这支队伍的球员都来自普通联赛，他们的出色表现充分使一个道理显现：足球不只是和球星影响力或市场价值有关。 54．考查动词。句意：真正的体育精神在于永远不要向命运屈服。A. adapting适应；B. resigning顺从；C. turning转向；D. reacting反应。根据后文“This inspiring underdog story has touched millions”并结合全文可知，文章在讲弱者顽强拼搏的精神，真正体育精神就是绝不向命运低头，固定搭配resign oneself to fate是常用短语，意为“向命运屈服、听天由命”。 55．考查动词。句意：这个鼓舞人心的弱者逆袭故事打动了无数人，向世界昭示：勇气与团结总能在世界体育舞台上创造奇迹。A. assess评估；B. possess拥有；C. witness见证；D. create创造。根据第一段中“the tiny island nation would stage such an amazing surprise in the knockout stage.”并结合全文可知，文章讲述了世界杯上名不见经传的佛得角队顽强对抗夺冠热门阿根廷队，虽惜败却赢得世界尊重，这个弱者逆袭的故事说明勇气和团结总能在体育舞台上创造奇迹，create miracles符合全文励志的主题。 四、语法填空 （本题15分）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。 Beneath the grand mountains of Guizhou Province lie some amazing natural 56(1.5分) (wonder): vast rocky caves that have formed over millions of years. Many of these natural caves possess unique sound properties and stable temperatures, 57(1.5分) (make) them ideal places for gatherings, performances, and even sports events. Residents of Heishui Town have made 58(1.5分) most of this natural gift by transforming Fengming Cave into a vibrant basketball venue. Located in Yanhe Tujia Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, Fengming Cave 59(1.5分) (welcome) guests from around the world on March 28. A friendly match between local residents and international participants of the 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships filled the cave 60(1.5分) cheers and shouting, as the sound of bouncing basketballs echoed through the towering rock hall. The game offered visiting content creators a rare opportunity 61(1.5分) (experience) China’s grassroots basketball phenomenon known as “Village BA”, 62(1.5分) the community spirit, local pride and a passion for the sport come together. Under the dramatic, rock-lined cave ceiling, players and spectators shared the 63(1.5分) (excite), turning the natural cave into a lively venue of cultural exchange. For many of the international guests, playing basketball deep inside a cave was an unforgettable experience. 64(1.5分) (surround) by towering rock formations and energized by the enthusiasm of the local crowd, they discovered that the spirit of sport can thrive even in the most 65(1.5分) (expected) places. 【答案】 56．wonders 57．making 58．the 59．welcomed 60．with 61．to experience 62．where 63．excitement 64．Surrounded 65．unexpected 【原文】文章主要介绍了贵州省的天然溶洞凤鸣洞被改造为草根篮球“村BA”的活动场地，在这里举办了有国际参与者参与的篮球友谊赛，天然洞穴被打造为充满活力的文化交流场所，让国际访客感受到了体育精神的独特感染力。 【详解】56．考查名词。句意：在贵州省的崇山峻岭之下，藏着一些令人惊叹的自然奇观：经过数百万年形成的巨大岩石洞穴。wonder此处作“自然奇观”讲，是可数名词，被some修饰，需要变复数wonders。 57．考查非谓语动词。句意：许多这类天然洞穴拥有独特的声学特性和稳定的温度，让它们成为聚会、演出甚至体育赛事的理想场地。句子已有谓语动词possess，空处作非谓语，逻辑主语是前文整句话，与动词make是主动关系，用现在分词making作结果状语。 58．考查冠词。句意：黑水镇的居民充分利用这份自然馈赠，将凤鸣洞改造为一个充满活力的篮球场地。固定短语make the most of意为“充分利用”，故用定冠词the。 59．考查时态。句意：坐落于贵州省沿河土家族自治县的凤鸣洞，在3月28日迎来了来自世界各地的客人。空处作谓语，句中有明确的过去时间状语on March 28，描述过去发生的动作，用一般过去时。 60．考查介词。句意：当地居民和2026中国故事伙伴计划的国际参与者的一场友谊赛，让洞穴里充满了欢呼与呐喊，拍篮球的声响在高耸的岩厅中回荡。固定搭配fill...with...意为“使……充满……”，故用介词with。 61．考查非谓语动词。句意：这场比赛给来访的内容创作者提供了一个难得的机会，去体验中国被称为“村BA”的草根篮球现象，在这里，社区精神、本土自豪感和对运动的热情融合在了一起。名词opportunity表示“机会”，后面常接动词不定式作后置定语。 62．考查定语从句。句意：这场比赛给来访的内容创作者提供了一个难得的机会，去体验中国被称为“村BA”的草根篮球现象，在这里，社区精神、本土自豪感和对运动的热情融合在了一起。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词“Village BA”是抽象地点，从句中缺少地点状语，用关系副词where引导。 63．考查名词。句意：在令人惊叹的、岩石环绕的洞顶之下，球员和观众共享这份激动，将天然洞穴变成了一个充满活力的文化交流场地。定冠词the后需要接名词作宾语，动词excite的名词形式是excitement，意为“激动，兴奋”。 64．考查非谓语动词。句意：被高耸的岩层环绕，又被当地人群的热情鼓舞，他们发现体育精神哪怕在最意想不到的地方也能蓬勃发展。句子已有谓语discovered，空处作非谓语，主语they和动词surround之间是被动关系，用过去分词surrounded作状语，句首单词首字母需要大写。 65．考查形容词。句意：被高耸的岩层环绕，又被当地人群的热情鼓舞，他们发现体育精神哪怕在最意想不到的地方也能蓬勃发展。此处需要形容词修饰名词places，结合语境，在溶洞深处开展篮球活动是出乎意料的，因此用expected的否定形式unexpected，意为“意想不到的”。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，参与了本市国际马拉松比赛的志愿者工作。应组委会邀请，你将在志愿者分享会上作简短发言。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 赛事感人瞬间；2. 你的感悟。 注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow volunteers and friends, I’m Li Hua, a volunteer for the 2026 Marathon held in our city. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Dear fellow volunteers and friends, I’m Li Hua, a volunteer for the 2026 Marathon held in our city. Today I’d like to share some impressive moments. What touched me most was the runners’ perseverance. Tired as they were, many runners insisted on finishing the race, showing the spirit of never giving up. Besides, I witnessed a warm scene at the finish line: a little girl awarded her father a medal to praise his persistent effort. These moments taught me that a marathon is more than a race. It carries spiritual strength and warm family love. I feel honored to take part in this meaningful activity. Thank you. 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份，结合本市国际马拉松志愿者经历，在志愿者分享会上发言，介绍赛事中的感人瞬间并分享个人感悟。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 疲惫的：tired → exhausted 展现：show → demonstrate 参与：take part in → participate in/engage in 荣幸的：honored → privileged 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：These moments taught me that a marathon is more than a race. 拓展句：What I realized from these moments is that a marathon goes far beyond a common race. 【点睛】【高分句型1】What touched me most was the runners’ perseverance. (运用what引导的主语从句) 【高分句型2】Tired as they were, many runners insisted on finishing the race, showing the spirit of never giving up. (运用as引导的让步状语从句倒装结构以及现在分词showing作伴随状语) 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给开头续写两段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。 The Last Pass For two years, my life had revolved around the squeak of sneakers and the rhythmic bounce of a basketball. Making the school varsity team was supposed to be the crowning achievement of my sophomore year——validation of every early morning practice and every blister on my fingers. Yet, there I sat. With only three minutes left on the clock and a commanding twenty-point lead, Coach Thompson still hadn’t gestured toward the bench. I glanced down at my brand-new jersey, Number 12, still crisp and dry,my sneakers pristine. The roar of the home crowd felt like a distant ocean, separated from me by a thick pane of glass. On the court, the starters moved like a well——oiled machine. Jake sank another three-pointer, igniting the stands. While my teammates celebrated, I replayed the ghosts of last Tuesday’s practice in my head: the clang of a missed layup, the embarrassing thud of a pass that hit the floor. I knew I wasn’t the sharpshooter Jake was, but I could pass. I could defend. I had spent months perfecting my footwork in the post. But Coach trusted the players who had built this lead, and I was invisible. When the final buzzer echoed like a gunshot, I forced the corners of my mouth into a smile and clapped along with the team. No one noticed that my palms hadn’t touched the ball once. The locker room was a sauna of euphoria. Teammates sprayed water bottles like champagne,their laughter raw and hysterical. I quietly stuffed my damp towel and gear into my bag, trying to become part of the wall, to slip out unnoticed. Just then, Coach Thompson walked over, holding the game ball-scuffed and slick with sweat. He handed it to Jake, who had dropped thirty points. Jake lifted the ball high, flexing for the cameras, his grin wide. I turned away, biting my lip so hard I tasted copper. “Hey,wait up,” a voice called through the chaos. It was Jake. He tossed the ball toward me. “Take this to the equipment room for me,will you?” 注意： (1)所续写词数应为150词左右，段首部分已给出，不计入总词数; (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应区域作答。 I looked at the ball in my hands, feeling the sweat and grit from the game still clinging to its surface. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Monday, Coach announced the next opponent. We would face Lincoln High, a much stronger team. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Possible Version 1 (Word count: 178): I looked at the ball in my hands, feeling the sweat and grit from the game still clinging to its surface. My fingers traced the worn leather, and for a moment, I felt a strange intimacy with it——this ball had witnessed Jake’s glory, but it had also witnessed my loneliness. Instead of heading to the equipment room, I walked back to the empty court. Under the dim lights, I dribbled, pivoted, and shot. Again and again. Each swish of the net was a quiet promise to myself. I stayed until my jersey was soaked and my arms ached. That night, I decided I would no longer wait for permission——I would make myself impossible to ignore. On Monday,Coach announced the next opponent. We would face Lincoln High,a much stronger team. During practice, I didn’t hang back. I called for the ball, set hard screens, and dove for loose balls. Coach’s eyes lingered on me a second longer than usual. When he finally pulled me aside and said, “Number 12, you’re in the rotation for Friday,” my heart pounded harder than any buzzer——beater. I knew this was my one shot. Not for fame, but to prove that the boy who carried the ball to the equipment room could also carry the team when it mattered.Possible Version 2(Word count: 205): I looked at the ball in my hands, feeling the sweat and grit from the game still clinging to its surface. For a split second, bitterness rose in my throat——was this all I was good for? Carrying someone else’s trophy? But then I noticed something: the ball was worn evenly, not just from Jake’s shots, but from everyone’s passes, rebounds, and steals. It didn’t belong to one star; it belonged to the whole team. I walked to the equipment room slowly, cradling it like a relic. On the way, I passed Coach, who gave me a small nod. Maybe he saw more than I thought. That night, I texted Jake: “Great game. I’ll get your ball next time, too. ” He replied with a laughing emoji and a “You will.” On Monday, Coach announced the next opponent. We would face Lincoln High, a much stronger team.The gym fell silent. Coach drew up a defensive scheme that required relentless rotation——no room for ego, only trust. He looked at me and said, “Number 12, you’re our anchor on defense.” My chest swelled, not with pride, but with purpose. When Friday came, I didn’t score a single point. But I took two charges, forced three turnovers, and made the pass that set up Jake’s game-winner. As the crowd roared, Jake threw me the ball and yelled, “Your turn to keep it.” This time, I held it not as an errand boy, but as a teammate. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者作为校篮球队替补队员，在球队大胜后感到失落，却被明星队友Jake要求帮忙送比赛用球，最终在后续硬仗中凭借防守赢得尊重，完成从“球童”到“队友”心态转变的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写作者手握篮球内心的委屈，之后转念领悟篮球属于整个团队，完成心态转变，同时和Jake简单互动。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写对阵强敌，教练安排作者承担防守重任，赛场上他用传球、防守贡献力量，真正成为一名队友。 2.续写线索：失落委屈——领悟球权意义——获得教练暗示——强敌当前——战术调整——上场拼搏——赢得尊重——心态蜕变 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①轻轻抱着它：cradle it/hold it gently/carry it with care ②发送信息：text /send a message to/shoot a message to 情绪类 ①痛苦：bitterness/misery/agony ②信赖：trust/reliance 【点睛】【高分句型1】On the way, I passed Coach, who gave me a small nod.（运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】As the crowd roared, Jake threw me the ball and yelled, “Your turn to keep it.”（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Sports Culture（较易版02） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Co-workers. B．Husband and wife. C．Fitness coach and customer. 2．（本题1.5分）What does the woman imply? A．She is out of shape. B．She dislikes sports. C．She wants to try gymnastics. 3．（本题1.5分）What does Max want to do? A．Learn basketball skills. B．Try out for the basketball team. C．Prepare for the sports tournament. 4．（本题1.5分）When did BAA change its name into NBA? A．In 1943. B．In 1946. C．In 1949. 5．（本题1.5分）Which sports game is airing on TV now? A．A volleyball game. B．A football game. C．A basketball game. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is the woman looking forward to? A．Running. B．Healthy food. C．Strength training. 7．(1.5分)What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Health. B．Wealth. C．Diet. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)How often do the speakers exercise together now? A．Four times a week. B．Three times a week. C．Twice a week. 9．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a train. B．At a gym. C．In a park. 10．(1.5分)What does the man think of running? A．It’s boring. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s meaningful. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What does the woman probably think of Sarah’s performance? A．Excellent. B．Disappointing. C．Ordinary. 12．(1.5分)What does the man advise the woman to do? A．Keep her weight backward. B．Hire an experienced skier. C．Stay focused. 13．(1.5分)What do the speakers agree to do next weekend? A．Practice skiing together. B．Meet a professional. C．Join a skiing club. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)Which organization held the competition? A．A TV station. B．A photo studio. C．A travel agency. 15．(1.5分)What attracted the man to sign up? A．The prize money. B．The job offer. C．The expert guidance. 16．(1.5分)What is a feature of the trip? A．It is a guided tour. B．It has a fixed route. C．It lasts for a month. 17．(1.5分)What will the man’s documentary focus on? A．The natural scenery. B．Daily life of locals. C．Ecosystem protection. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What does the Short Story Review include? A．Works by new writers. B．Interviews with writers. C．Information about festivals. 19．(1.5分)What is a requirement for entering the competition? A．Paying a £10 entry fee. B．Being at least 18 years old. C．Submitting two short stories. 20．(1.5分)What is the prize for the winner of the competition? A．A trip to the cultural center. B．An annual book of the society. C．A chance to publish their own stories. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) is a competition for pre-university students, held in a different country each year since 2003. It challenges participants, both individually and in teams, to solve linguistic (语言学的) puzzles. To compete at the IOL, no special knowledge is required, only basic language concepts, logic (逻辑), patience, and creative thinking. Try this beginner sample to see if the IOL is right for you. A PuzzleThe names  of some  South American countries are written in Georgian （格鲁吉亚语） with their English translations:     Brazil     Peru     Uruguay Q: What is the English name of this country “”? The SolutionThe Georgian forms of “Peru” and “Uruguay” have the same number of letters as their English names, showing a direct letter match. The repeated U in “Uruguay” further confirms Georgian is written left-to-right. “Brazil” has fewer letters than the Georgian version, but thanks to the two other names, we already know: -R, -A, -G, -E. With these letters, the pattern can be translated as “A R G E _ _ _ _ A”, which is “Argentina”. Contest Rules ● Each individual contestant or team must choose a working language for their problems and solutions, a choice that cannot be changed less than two weeks before the Olympiad begins. ● The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less. ● Unless instructed, giving multiple answers will receive zero marks. Besides, a detailed explanation is required for each answer; failure to provide one will result in a lower score.Awards The team contest will award up to one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1:2:3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants. Click here to find out other awards. 21．(2.5分)Which is vital to solve the sample puzzle? A．Linguistic fluency. B．Mathematical skills. C．Geographic knowledge. D．Reasoning ability. 22．(2.5分)What is one difference between the rules for the individual and team contest? A．The duration of the competition. B．The deadline for language choice. C．The result of giving multiple answers. D．The requirement for answer explanations. 23．(2.5分)If there are 240 individual contestants, how many medals could be awarded in total? A．40. B．54. C．72. D．84. （本题10分）Joy Chapman, 70, retired (退休) from work in 2018 but decided she’d never become a “boring” granny. She joined a local gym and got herself a hard exercise schedule which sees her in the gym every day for two and a half hours. She said, “I was afraid of turning 70, but I don’t feel my age at all.” As her confidence in the gym improved, she hardly spent a day without going to the gym. “When I first started, I would come home feeling tired,” she said. “Every muscle ached, but as I progressed, my health levels improved and I got better. I would never have believed in 100 years that I would love the gym so much.” Joy said, “Exercising and staying healthy stops things from getting me down.” The granny has been longing for living since losing her husband in 2011, when he was just 58 — making Joy realise life is valuable. She said, “My husband died very young and very quickly. He became ill in February, was diagnosed (诊断) in March and died on April 22. No one could believe it. Everybody was shocked at his death. When he died, it made me think deeply of my life and I am quite a confident and strong person as a result.” Every day when she exercises, Joy meets up with a group of friends who help keep her young. She said, “I’ve made good friends. As soon as I walked into the gym, the receptionists, the trainers, the cleaners — everyone showed friendly humour. They all think I’m mad, but in a nice way. I’m the healthiest granny in the town. I’d advise other people in later life not to be scared by the gym. Give it a go, because it’s just great.” 24．(2.5分)What caused Joy to hardly feel her age? A．She worked out hard in a gym regularly. B．She met with a lot of humorous friends. C．She never felt tired from workouts. D．She was shocked at the loss of her husband. 25．(2.5分)What does Joy think of her workouts in the gym? A．It’s tiring. B．It’s addictive. C．It’s scary. D．It’s boring. 26．(2.5分)What benefit did Joy get from working out in the gym? A．It helped her face life bravely. B．It helped her live a regular life happily. C．It encouraged her to be kind and humorous. D．It made her never feel bored after 70. 27．(2.5分)What was Joy’s advice to those in retirement? A．Meeting young people to keep young. B．Playing kind jokes with cleaners. C．Having a try at the gym. D．Making as many friends as possible. （本题10分）You only need to think of any marathon you’ve watched to assume that men tend to outperform women in sport. But an interesting recent research has triggered the discussion. It is highlighted that the male-female performance gap in ultra-endurance (极限耐力) competitions is as low as 4 percent, while it’s around 10 percent in traditional endurance sport. And the difference seems to reduce the longer the event becomes, to the point that women even outperform men when it comes to events like ultra-distance swimming. When it comes to the marathon, we know that finishing times are greatly influenced by VO2max (最大摄氧量). However, these factors have been shown to be less influential in ultra-endurance performance. What this means is that success in ultra-marathons must be determined by the interplay of other physiological characteristics. If we look at the physiology, men tend to have more type II muscle fibers, which are good for high power output sports such as sprinting (短跑). Women have more type I muscle fibers, which produce less force but are more resistant to exhaustion — ideal for ultra-endurance events. Besides, as distances increase and intensity subsequently decreases, we rely more on fat to provide energy to our working muscles. Research currently suggests that compared to males, endurance-trained females use more fat even at rest and so they have spare essential carbohydrate stores. This would mean they’re less likely to hit “the wall” in a race. Sports psychologists have also suggested that women are generally better at bearing pain, reframing feelings such as exhaustion and enjoying the process rather than worrying about the outcome, all of which might lead to a better performance. As persuasive as these theories are, it’s hard to properly draw a firm conclusion that women excel in ultra-endurance sports. Ultra-endurance events appeal to a very small and specialized part of the population rather than the mainstream and the small numbers of women participating make it challenging to draw conclusions, and it’s rare to find direct comparisons with men. Hopefully this will change over time. 28．(2.5分)What can we learn about the research from Paragraph 1? A．Men perform better than women in sports on the whole. B．Ultra-endurance sports are gaining popularity among women. C．Men are comparatively at a disadvantage in traditional endurance sport. D．The performance divide between men and women closes as distances grow. 29．(2.5分)Which of the following accounts for women’s better ultra-endurance performance? A．They have more type II muscle fibers. B．They are better at burning fat for energy. C．They are less dependent on carbohydrate. D．They care more about competition results. 30．(2.5分)What does the last paragraph focus on? A．The intention of the research. B．The influence of the research. C．The limitation of the research. D．The conclusion of the research. 31．(2.5分)What is the purpose of the passage? A．To make a comparison between males and females in sports. B．To clarify a fact that females are equally competent in sports. C．To explain why women make better ultra-endurance athletes. D．To advocate more women engaging in ultra-endurance sports. （本题10分）If you’ve ever played on a sports team or been to gym class, you probably know the practice. First, you do some warm-ups. Then you stretch (拉伸). Exercises and activities follow. At the end of the exercise, you do more stretches. For years, coaches and gym teachers have believed that stretching helps athletes perform better and suffer fewer injuries. From the health club to the football field, everywhere you look, people stretch. Now research suggests that stretching may not do your body as much good as people thought. After reviewing more than 350 scientific studies, researchers from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that stretching may not cut the chance of injury. “There are not enough facts to show that stretching is useful,” says Stephen Thacker, a director at the CDC in Atlanta. “Certain athletes stretch all the time, but they’re the ones who are more likely to get hurt.” Thacker points to professional baseball players as an example. They all do stretches before a game. Yet baseball players have one of the highest rates of injury in any sport. To understand why stretching may be a bad idea, it helps to know how muscles (肌肉) work. It all starts with orders from the brain. Special cells called neurons (神经元) carry electrical messages from the brain through the nervous system to the muscles you want to activate. As soon as the messages get to their parts, the muscles react. When you stretch, you lengthen muscle fibers (纤维). It then takes longer for messages from the brain to travel through them. Stretching before you exercise is very risky, experts say. Instead of stretching before an activity, they recommend warming up by starting slowly to get blood and oxygen flowing to your muscles. 32．(2.5分)What’s the common opinion of coaches and PE teachers on stretching? A．It should be avoided in matches. B．It improves performance. C．It may increase the risk of injuries. D．It is only useful for athletes. 33．(2.5分)What does Thacker want to explain by mentioning professional baseball players? A．The necessity of doing warm-ups. B．The value of the group game. C．The purpose of the CDC’s study. D．The downside of stretching. 34．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 4? A．Messages. B．Neurons. C．Muscle fibers. D．Special cells. 35．(2.5分)What do experts recommend for warming up before exercise? A．Starting with slow movements. B．Stretching as much as possible. C．Focusing on your thoughts. D．Following the coach’s order. （本题12.5分）Life frequently places us in contexts where people strive to outperform one another. 36(2.5分) No one likes to lose, whether in a board game or a sports match. But why does losing hurt so much and how can it be handled better? Picture this. You’ve just lost the final match of the football season. Your stomach drops, your tears well up and anger or disappointment takes over. 37(2.5分) Balbir Bansi, a school counsellor in UK, says these feelings are natural. “When a lot of time and effort needs to be put in, it can be painful to lose, because it can feel like your hard work has gone to waste,” Balbir says. Other emotions such as embarrassment may also arise, especially if friends and family have come to support you. These same emotions can surface even in casual contests between friends, like table tennis or video games. To an outsider, losing might seem inconsequential, but Balbir explains that the desire to do your best can lead to disappointment, whatever the circumstances of the defeat. 38(2.5分) Alternatively, you may fear that losing shows you are less skilled than your opponent. This might make you doubt your abilities. However, losing does have an upside. Many top athletes who have faced repeated defeats have mentioned that moving on is crucial, as losses make them stronger. 39(2.5分) Balbir agrees, “we can learn as much from losing as from winning.” When it comes to losing, the key is to use defeat to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement without becoming unnecessarily self-critical and negative. For many, losing with good grace and offering sincere congratulations to your opponent is a sign of wisdom and maturity. 40(2.5分) A．You have to face defeat many times. B．It can remove the uncomfortable feelings. C．These are winning qualities in all walks of life. D．With competition comes the possibility of losing. E．It also feels unbearable to congratulate your opponents. F．You may rely on winning as a way to boost your confidence. G．Learning from those mistakes helps them improve and work harder. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Reporters worldwide spoke highly of a thrilling World Cup match between defending champion Argentina and Cape Verde (佛得角). Few people had 41 that the tiny island nation would stage such an amazing surprise in the knockout (淘汰赛) stage. Before the match, data showed Argentina held an overwhelming 42 , with an 89 percent winning probability. Most fans firmly believed Argentina would easily defeat the 43 team and advance smoothly. The game, however, went totally beyond expectations. Messi gave Argentina an early 44 in the 29th minute, seemingly securing an easy win. However, Cape Verde’s players never 45 . With solid teamwork and strict strategy, they 46 so much energy on the field that Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time. Their goalkeeper made numerous brilliant 47 , blocking Messi’s threatening shots repeatedly and stopping the team from being 48 easily. Over 120 minutes, Argentina failed to gain absolute 49 of the game. Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal, the victory was far from 50 . The media pointed out Argentina exposed obvious 51 in midfield coordination and defense. Despite the 52 loss, Cape Verde earned global fame and respect. Made up of players from ordinary leagues, the team, delivering brilliant performances, fully 53 the truth that football is not merely about star power or market value. True sports spirit lies in never 54 oneself to fate. This inspiring underdog story has touched millions, reminding the world that courage and unity can always 55 miracles on the global sports stage. 41．(1分)A．doubted B．expected C．promised D．regretted 42．(1分)A．trend B．burden C．challenge D．advantage 43．(1分)A．newly-founded B．well-established C．little-known D．well-known 44．(1分)A．lead B．lesson C．reward D．warning 45．(1分)A．sorrowed B．fled C．retired D．yielded 46．(1分)A．wasted B．reserved C．donated D．poured 47．(1分)A．decisions B．saves C．changes D．attempts 48．(1分)A．beaten B．cheated C．ignored D．observed 49．(1分)A．defense B．control C．awareness D．presence 50．(1分)A．modest B．formal C．convincing D．temporary 51．(1分)A．weaknesses B．secrets C．strengths D．features 52．(1分)A．heavy B．narrow C．permanent D．sudden 53．(1分)A．go through B．call for C．bring out D．cover up 54．(1分)A．adapting B．resigning C．turning D．reacting 55．(1分)A．assess B．possess C．witness D．create 四、语法填空 （本题15分）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。 Beneath the grand mountains of Guizhou Province lie some amazing natural 56(1.5分) (wonder): vast rocky caves that have formed over millions of years. Many of these natural caves possess unique sound properties and stable temperatures, 57(1.5分) (make) them ideal places for gatherings, performances, and even sports events. Residents of Heishui Town have made 58(1.5分) most of this natural gift by transforming Fengming Cave into a vibrant basketball venue. Located in Yanhe Tujia Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, Fengming Cave 59(1.5分) (welcome) guests from around the world on March 28. A friendly match between local residents and international participants of the 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships filled the cave 60(1.5分) cheers and shouting, as the sound of bouncing basketballs echoed through the towering rock hall. The game offered visiting content creators a rare opportunity 61(1.5分) (experience) China’s grassroots basketball phenomenon known as “Village BA”, 62(1.5分) the community spirit, local pride and a passion for the sport come together. Under the dramatic, rock-lined cave ceiling, players and spectators shared the 63(1.5分) (excite), turning the natural cave into a lively venue of cultural exchange. For many of the international guests, playing basketball deep inside a cave was an unforgettable experience. 64(1.5分) (surround) by towering rock formations and energized by the enthusiasm of the local crowd, they discovered that the spirit of sport can thrive even in the most 65(1.5分) (expected) places. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，参与了本市国际马拉松比赛的志愿者工作。应组委会邀请，你将在志愿者分享会上作简短发言。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1. 赛事感人瞬间；2. 你的感悟。 注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow volunteers and friends, I’m Li Hua, a volunteer for the 2026 Marathon held in our city. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给开头续写两段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。 The Last Pass For two years, my life had revolved around the squeak of sneakers and the rhythmic bounce of a basketball. Making the school varsity team was supposed to be the crowning achievement of my sophomore year——validation of every early morning practice and every blister on my fingers. Yet, there I sat. With only three minutes left on the clock and a commanding twenty-point lead, Coach Thompson still hadn’t gestured toward the bench. I glanced down at my brand-new jersey, Number 12, still crisp and dry,my sneakers pristine. The roar of the home crowd felt like a distant ocean, separated from me by a thick pane of glass. On the court, the starters moved like a well——oiled machine. Jake sank another three-pointer, igniting the stands. While my teammates celebrated, I replayed the ghosts of last Tuesday’s practice in my head: the clang of a missed layup, the embarrassing thud of a pass that hit the floor. I knew I wasn’t the sharpshooter Jake was, but I could pass. I could defend. I had spent months perfecting my footwork in the post. But Coach trusted the players who had built this lead, and I was invisible. When the final buzzer echoed like a gunshot, I forced the corners of my mouth into a smile and clapped along with the team. No one noticed that my palms hadn’t touched the ball once. The locker room was a sauna of euphoria. Teammates sprayed water bottles like champagne,their laughter raw and hysterical. I quietly stuffed my damp towel and gear into my bag, trying to become part of the wall, to slip out unnoticed. Just then, Coach Thompson walked over, holding the game ball-scuffed and slick with sweat. He handed it to Jake, who had dropped thirty points. Jake lifted the ball high, flexing for the cameras, his grin wide. I turned away, biting my lip so hard I tasted copper. “Hey,wait up,” a voice called through the chaos. It was Jake. He tossed the ball toward me. “Take this to the equipment room for me,will you?” 注意： (1)所续写词数应为150词左右，段首部分已给出，不计入总词数; (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应区域作答。 I looked at the ball in my hands, feeling the sweat and grit from the game still clinging to its surface. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Monday, Coach announced the next opponent. We would face Lincoln High, a much stronger team. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Come back next week and will work on those arms and legs and don't forget to do those exercises at home. I feel so much Better since I started coming to the gym. My husband and people at work have noticed . a difference. Listen to the next question. If you are interested in gynt CS, the university has an outstanding team. I can't . even climb the stairs without having to stop and catch my breath. 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I know it's winter now as the days are getting shorter, the park is closed earlier, but the gym is still a good place to train. It's just a bit boring to run here. I don't think so. I think it's the same. No matter where I run, I still feel happy and . healthy afterward. I've really enjoyed exercising with you. I'll be sad when the race is over and we stop training. we can still go for runs in the park together, not four times a week. though I agree. What about working out twice a week or three times a week? I preferred twice a week. It's a shame that we couldn't run in . the park this evening. I know it's winter now as the days are getting shorter, the park is closed earlier, but the gym is still a good place to train. It's just a bit boring to run here. I don't think so. I think it's the same. No matter where I run, I still feel happy and healthy afterward. Listen to the next question. Hi, David. Did you watch the skin race last weekend? yeah. Did you see how fast Sarah vanished? Run. absolutely. Her turns were so sharp and SHE barely missed any gates. But what about mark? He almost lost his baLance at the last turn. true, but he managed to recovered quickly. That's what separates the professionals from the rest. By the way, are you planning to join the skiing club this winter? I'm thinking about IT. I need to practice more. Just remember to keep your weight forward and give you your full attention. Maybe we can practice together sometime. That sounds great. I could use some tips from an experience skill like . you anytime. Let's him for . next weekend. OK. hi David. Did you watch the king race last weekend? yeah. Did you see how fast Sarah finished her run? absolutely. Her turns were so sharp and SHE barely missed any gates. But what about mark? He almost lost his baLance at the last turn. True, but he managed to recovered quickly. That's what separates the professionals from the rest. By the way, are you planning to join the skin club this winter . and thinking about IT? I need to practice more. Just remember to keep your weight forward and give you your full attention. Maybe we can practice together sometime. That sounds great. I could use some tips from an experience skill like . you anytime. Let's him for . next weekend OK. Listen to the next question. Guess what? I just want a photography competition run by a travel agency. All works were judged by experts from the local T, V, station and a famous photo studio. congratulations. What got you to sign up for? IT. i've always been into photography and wanted a job offer in the industry after graduation, but what pulled me in was the prize money they offered. IT could find my next . project that's awesome. Besides. the Price includes a self guided trip for four weeks, and its destination could be anywhere of my choice. All the costs will be covered, including the flights. Do you have any plans for IT? I'm planning to film MA documentary during the trip, but I still need some professional guidance . that that sounds like a lot to handle. Then where are you heading the arctic circle? Instead of filming the natural scenery and the efforts made to protect the environment, I would turn my camera toward what really happens to the locals in their . everyday life. great. Good luck with your trip and filming. Guess what? I just want a photography competition run by a travel agency. All works were judged by experts from the local T, V, station and a famous photo studio. congratulations. What got you to sign up for IT? I've always . been into photography and wanted a job offer in the industry after graduation, but what pulled me in was the Price money they offered. IT could find . my next project that's awesome. Besides, the Price includes a self guided trip for four weeks, and its destination could be anywhere of my choice. All the costs will be covered, including the flights. Do you have any plans for IT? I'm planning to film a documentary during the trip, but I still need some professional guidance . that that sound like a lot to handle. Then where are you heading? The arctic circle? Instead of filming the natural scenery and the efforts made to protect the environment, I would turn my camera toward what really happens to the locals in their everyday life. great. Good luck with your trip and filming. Listen to the next question. Founded in one hundred and ninety nine, the short story society is one of the most active arts organizations in the area. We published some great magazines, including the short story review. This magazine features short stories by some of britain's top writers and offers opportunities to new writers to get their works published. We also have the short story news. This one includes interviews with writers and is packed with information about competitions, festivals and the writing scene in general. In addition, we run the national short story competition. It's open to anyone aged eighteen and older. We accept short stories on any topic, but they should be between one thousand and one thousand, five hundred words along. There is no entry fee for society members, but nine members pay a five pound. The competition runs from April to october. Every year, the top ten entries will appear in the society y's annual book of short stories, and the winner will receive a publishing contract to produce their own short story collection. Founded in eighteen ninety nine, the short story society is one of the most active arts organizations in the area. We published some great magazines, including the short story review. This magazine features short stories by some of britain's top writers and offers opportunities new writers to get their works published. We also have the short story news. This one includes interviews with writers and is packed with information about competitions, festivals and the writing scene in general. In addition, we run the national short story. Competition is open to anyone aged eighteen and older. We accept short stories on any topic, but they should be between one thousand and one thousand. Five hundred words along. There is no entry fee for society members, but more members pay a five pound feet. The competition runs from April to october. Every year, the top ten entries will appear in the society y's annual book of short stories, and the winner will receive a publishing contract to produce their own short story collection. 听力部分到此结束。