高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Sports Culture（适中版01）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Sports Culture（适中版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（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. 2．（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. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the basketball team’s current problem? A．They only get 10 points. B．They’re not playing well. C．They have two injured players. 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）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Basketball practice. B．The man’s new ball. C．Training games. （本题3分）听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)When was the man born? A．In 1982. B．In 1992. C．In 2000. 7．(1.5分)Why did the man go to the London Olympic Games? A．To watch an event. B．To do volunteer work. C．To compete in an event. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What kind of work is allowed in the English Poetry Competition? A．Modern poems. B．Classic poems. C．Students’ poems. 9．(1.5分)What will make a participant lose points? A．Using gestures. B．Referring to notes. C．Exceeding time limit. 10．(1.5分)What does the woman advise the man to do? A．Get well prepared. B．Avoid long pauses. C．Make a quick decision. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)How does the woman feel at first? A．Discouraged. B．Surprised. C．Puzzled. 12．(1.5分)What is the significance of the game according to the man? A．To win first place. B．To get more training. C．To show their abilities. 13．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Fellow players. B．Coach and player. C．Judge and coach. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)Why won’t Kirsty go to the Chelsea game this weekend? A．It costs too much. B．She is not interested in football. C．She will have to work. 15．(1.5分)What do the players in the local competition play for? A．Making more money. B．Enjoying the sport. C．Becoming sports stars. 16．(1.5分)What is Michael Owen’s video about? A．Telling his own experiences. B．Expressing his like for a sports star. C．Sending his congratulations for the competition. 17．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At an office. B．At home. C．In a supermarket. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What influences the speaker’s choices in card game competitions? A．Time limits. B．The audience. C．Other competitors. 19．(1.5分)What does the speaker say is cool about card game competitions? A．It shows the effects of pressure on thinking. B．It separates thinking from everything else. C．It shows the consequences of decisions. 20．(1.5分)What is the main idea of the talk? A．Life choices are hard to make. B．Games should be about having fun. C．Pressure affects thinking in games. 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）Sitting on the sofa, I started checking on my phone. It was the winter of 2017 and my best friend Jacob, 25, who I lived with, was getting on my nerves, and I on his. I needed a hobby to get me out of the house. On Facebook, I came across a beginners’ course for underwater rugby which gained appeal as a means of developing teamwork through non-verbal (非语言的) communication. I’d always loved the water, so I went along. I was greeted by an enthusiastic coach Bobby. He got me swimming lengths on the surface, then from the top to the bottom. On the other side of the pool, advanced players were having a session. That they scored goals underwater got me excited. Within weeks, I was playing matches. The sport was played in 3D, meaning you could pass the ball in any direction, even up and down, and opponents could come at you from anywhere. Tackles involved grabbing hold of someone to slow them down and trying to get the ball off them. Often, I’d be so engaged that I wouldn’t think about my breathing until I’d pushed myself too far. I’d then rapidly make my way to the surface for breath, hoping my teammates had taken possession. With each game, my lung capacity increased until I could hold my breath for a full minute while playing. We formed a team called the Raiders, and in November we went to Berlin to compete against teams from other countries. It was the first Australian men’s team and although we came second-last, we had so much fun. My teammates have become close friends. “I want to try it,” Jacob said when he saw how many new friends I had. The classes were inclusive for all levels, and he picked it up as he went. He loved it and because we were both out of the house more, we no longer got on each other’s nerves. There are now hundreds of people playing underwater rugby around Australia, ranging in age from 17 into their late 50s. So I encourage anyone who can to give it a try. 24．(2.5分)Why did the author want to find a hobby? A．To enrich his spare time. B．To reduce the academic stress. C．To ease tension with his roommate. D．To improve his physical fitness. 25．(2.5分)What’s the main idea of paragraph 3? A．The process of participation. B．The training techniques. C．The interaction with the coach. D．The fruits of hard work. 26．(2.5分)How does the author benefit from the experience? A．Landing a high-paying job. B．Learning to avoid team conflicts. C．Winning the international championship. D．Enhancing physical fitness and social bonds. 27．(2.5分)What can we learn from the passage? A．A good talk clears the air. B．A relaxing hobby eases the mind. C．A small sport makes a big difference. D．A team sport fuels the competitive spirit. （本题10分）Second place is just the first loser. While the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, it doesn’t always lead to human flourishing and can create misery. Fortunately, there is a formula to solve this problem: instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze. Though second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner regarding happiness and longevity. In a 1995 study, scholars systematically coded the emotional reactions of silver and bronze medalists in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. Using slow-motion footage captured both immediately after their events and later on the awards podium (领奖台), researchers found the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists. Over 80% of bronze medalists exhibited genuine smiles, a figure that was nearly double that observed among silver medalists. Moreover, every bronze medalist’s smile lasted longer than the average smile observed among the silver medalists. More recent research has looked at the life span of all three medalist categories. A 2018 study found that the athlete whose best performance was silver lived to 72. Gold medalists beat this by four years, living to 76. But first prize in longevity went to the bronze medalists, who lived to 78. The study had a handy explanation for this discrepancy: “Unsatisfactory competition outcomes may adversely affect health.” In other words, silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they look up to the top step and compare themselves only with the gold medalists, whereas the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium at all. This theory shows the difference between upward and downward social comparison. The worldly happiness strategy of striving for gold every day is foolish. It tends to lower the intrinsic motivation, and thus enjoyment that people obtain from their activities. The principle at work here is trying to improve your own past performance and the only person to whom you will have to compare yourself is you. 28．(2.5分)What can be learned from the 1995 study? A．Both medalists’ emotions were unchanged from the events to the podium. B．Silver medalists smiled as frequently as bronze medalists. C．Bronze medalists’ smiles lasted longer than every silver medalists. D．Bronze winners appeared happier than silver medalists. 29．(2.5分)What is the cause of the difference in medalists’ life span? A．The stress from downward social comparison. B．The effect of different types of social comparison. C．The motivation from upward social comparison. D．The failure to look up to the top after the competition. 30．(2.5分)What does the writer advise us to do to achieve happiness? A．Learn from the top performers. B．Strengthen our achievement motivation. C．Try to be the best in every field. D．Commit to our consistent personal growth. 31．(2.5分)Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Social Comparison: A Double-Edged Sword for Athletes B．Coming in Third: The Advantages of Being “Good Enough” C．Coming in Third: The Unexpected Secret to Longevity D．Social Comparison: The Root of Misery in Human Competition （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. 32．(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. 33．(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. 34．(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. 35．(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12.5分）During low-intensity and moderate-intensity exercise (such as walking and cycling), we tend to breathe in through our noses and out through our mouths. Most of us would assume breathing through the mouth is the best technique to use during intense exercise (such as running), as it allows more oxygen to reach our muscles. 36(2.5分) Studies have shown that when exercising at different intensities, less oxygen is used when breathing through the nose compared to breathing through the mouth. 37(2.5分) Think of oxygen like fuel for cars. The more miles per gallon of fuel a car covers, the better its “fuel economy” is. Likewise, the less oxygen used per footstep, the less energy a person uses. This means you can run further without becoming tired quickly. Researchers also suggest that breathing through your nose increases the production of nitric oxide (一氧化氮), which benefits the body in several ways. It enhances oxygen delivery to the lungs and muscles by lowering blood pressure and facilitating better blood flow. 38(2.5分) While these all sound incredibly encouraging, there is some negativity to be aware of. 39(2.5分) If you introduce it without training first, it could lead to “air hunger” — a process whereby a small amount of carbon dioxide is retained (保留) at the end of each breath. This can cause discomfort and overbreathing. As with anything, practice makes perfect. 40(2.5分) Try and relax into the process. Ensure your tongue is at the top of your mouth, as this relaxes the jaw and face muscles making it easier to draw a deep breath through your nose. You can also alternate between breathing through your nose and your mouth until you get more used to breathing only through your nose. A．But evidence shows the contrary. B．This may not be suitable for other types of exercise. C．It may also provide protection against airborne viruses. D．When learning to breathe through the nose, don’t force air in. E．Be sure to breathe through your nose while running next time. F．Breathing only through the nose during exercise is a learned process. G．This could be a real advantage in line with the economy of movement. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）The turning point of my college football career came early in my third year. At the end of the second practice of the season, in ninety-five-degree heat, I 41 and was rushed to the hospital. Lying in the recovery room, I realized that my physical 42 symbolized broader frustrations I felt playing college football. As a result, I lost 43 in my identity. By contrast, my academic life in economics and English was fruitful. Despite the 44 of studying late into the night after tough football practices, I developed a love for the two 45 . And my efforts generated high marks and praise from professors, yet this 46 intensified my disappointment with football. Sensing my increasing frustrations, my coach offered some 47 . Instead of pouring all energies into physical preparation, he said, I should 48 college football with the same mental focus I brought to my academic studies. I began to 49 the complex reasoning behind defensive philosophies. I 50 film and discovered ways to anticipate offensive plays, growing into a more 51 player. Armed with renewed confidence, in our season opener against Brigham Young University, I 52 quite well. Through a combination of film study and willpower, I became a leader of our team. The most 53 part, though, was what I learned about myself in the 54 . When I finally 55 struggling to become the player I thought I needed to be, I developed self-awareness and confidence in the person I was. 41．(1分)A．passed out B．woke up C．dropped out D．stayed up 42．(1分)A．property B．breakdown C．workout D．fitness 43．(1分)A．weight B．enthusiasm C．control D．confidence 44．(1分)A．expectation B．rejection C．hardship D．requirement 45．(1分)A．spots B．projects C．subjects D．foundations 46．(1分)A．achievement B．ambition C．attempt D．trend 47．(1分)A．feedback B．guidance C．training D．comment 48．(1分)A．abandon B．encounter C．explore D．approach 49．(1分)A．follow B．simplify C．analyze D．imitate 50．(1分)A．scanned B．studied C．directed D．edited 51．(1分)A．effective B．energetic C．talented D．modest 52．(1分)A．recovered B．reacted C．performed D．competed 53．(1分)A．touching B．surprising C．relaxing D．rewarding 54．(1分)A．process B．conflict C．system D．field 55．(1分)A．imagined B．stopped C．practiced D．admitted 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。 The 2026 Happy Run International Youth and Family Sports Carnival was held in Beijing on Saturday, 56(1.5分) (bring) together nearly 600 participants (参与者), including diplomats (外交官) and their children from 33 embassies, along with local youth and families from the capital. Guided by the Youth Department of China, the event 57(1.5分) (host) by the International Sports Exchange Center and the Beijing Diplomatic Service Bureau. At the opening ceremony, an official 58(1.5分) (sincere) expressed the hope that young participants from China and abroad would build friendships, enjoy physical activities 59(1.5分) experience Chinese culture through the event. The event opened with performances showing traditional Chinese sports and culture, 60(1.5分) (follow) by a children’s choir (合唱团). Martial arts and choral performances set the tone for the event’s combination of sports and 61(1.5分) (culture) exchange, drawing loud cheers from participants. One of the day’s impressive 62(1.5分) (scene) was a youth football friendship tournament featuring 16 teams from different countries and regions. Divided 63(1.5分) U13 and U15 age groups and played under a five-a-side rule, the matches provided chances for young athletes 64(1.5分) (show) their skills while demonstrating (表达) teamwork, mutual respect and sportsmanship. Organizers said that, by combining physical activity with international exchange, the 2026 International Youth and Family Sports Carnival provided a platform (平台) 65(1.5分) families could take part in sports and cultural activities together. 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，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Before the cooking competition began, I felt nervous and unsure of my abilities. Most importantly, I was worried about performing poorly. Fortunately, my classmate Anna kindly offered to help me prepare. After school, we spent several hours together in the kitchen, practicing my recipe over and over again. She guided me patiently, showing me how to chop vegetables evenly, cook the pasta (意大利面食) perfectly, and mix the ingredients carefully. She even gave me tips on how to make the salad look more appealing on the plate by arranging colors and shapes neatly. Her encouragement and advice made me feel more confident and make much progress. Every weekend, for a whole month, we got up early so that we could have enough time to practice and we followed the same routine to prepare for the competition. In the beginning, we carefully selected the freshest vegetables from the market, checking each carrot, cucumber, and lettuce leaf for quality. Anna reminded me to time every step perfectly, so the pasta would not be overcooked and the vegetables would remain crisp and fresh. We also practiced plating the salad neatly, arranging the colors and shapes to make it look attractive, because presentation was just as important as taste. Each rehearsal made me feel more confident and ready. And by the night before the competition, I was nervous but also excited to show what we had learned. On the day of the contest, standing at the center of the bustling school campus, I felt the crowd’s eyes on me and my anxiety returned immediately. The tables were neatly arranged with all the ingredients we would need, while students from other classes moved quickly, chopping, stirring, and plating with confidence. At first, I hesitated, afraid of making mistakes in front of so many people and worried that my pasta salad would not turn out well. My hands trembled slightly as I picked up the knife. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The things did not go smoothly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The judges announced the winners, and to my surprise, I won third place. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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（适中版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（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. 2．（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. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the basketball team’s current problem? A．They only get 10 points. B．They’re not playing well. C．They have two injured players. 【答案】B 【原文】M: What are we doing? If we keep missing easy shots, we’re going to lose this game! W: We’re still up by 10 points. Jenny hurt her ankle, so we’ll have to play harder to keep our lead. 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）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Basketball practice. B．The man’s new ball. C．Training games. 【答案】B 【原文】W: What kind of basketball is that? M: It’s a Wilson X Connected Basketball. It can track the shots I make. It lasts up to 100, 000 shots, and it has training games to help me improve my skills. Basketball tryouts are next month, so I want to get good results! （本题3分）听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)When was the man born? A．In 1982. B．In 1992. C．In 2000. 7．(1.5分)Why did the man go to the London Olympic Games? A．To watch an event. B．To do volunteer work. C．To compete in an event. 【答案】6．B 7．C 【原文】W: Mike, have you been to the Olympic Games before? M: Yes, I have. I went to the London Olympic Games in 2012. I was just twenty years old then. W: Why did you go? To watch an event or do volunteer work? M: Neither. Actually I took part in a cycling event. It was a really exciting experience. I’ll never forget it. W: That’s amazing. I had no idea that you took part in the Olympics. Did you win? M: Yes. I won a silver medal. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What kind of work is allowed in the English Poetry Competition? A．Modern poems. B．Classic poems. C．Students’ poems. 9．(1.5分)What will make a participant lose points? A．Using gestures. B．Referring to notes. C．Exceeding time limit. 10．(1.5分)What does the woman advise the man to do? A．Get well prepared. B．Avoid long pauses. C．Make a quick decision. 【答案】8．B 9．B 10．A 【原文】W: Hi, Tom. Are you going to enter the school English Poetry Competition next Friday? M: I haven’t made up my mind yet. I heard the rules are strict, and many top students will take part. W: Right. Participants must choose classic traditional English poems, not modern ones. And the school doesn’t accept poems written by students themselves. Each recitation must stay within time limits. M: Could you tell me what the judges value most? W: Judges pay attention to pronunciation and emotional expression. Proper gestures are allowed, but anyone who looks at the note on stage will lose marks. Long unnecessary pauses are also forbidden. M: It sounds really challenging. I still need time to consider whether I will join in the competition. W: Take your time. If you prepare well, you will surely have a good chance to perform wonderfully. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)How does the woman feel at first? A．Discouraged. B．Surprised. C．Puzzled. 12．(1.5分)What is the significance of the game according to the man? A．To win first place. B．To get more training. C．To show their abilities. 13．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Fellow players. B．Coach and player. C．Judge and coach. 【答案】11．A 12．C 13．A 【原文】M: Just because they’ve won the first set doesn’t mean they’ll take the whole match. W: I know, but they seem way better than we are. M: No, they’re not. You need to stop thinking like that. W: I haven’t been able to return any of their serves. M: Change how you are standing to return their ball. Try and hit the ball right between them. That will take them by surprise and hopefully bounce it out. W: Okay, I’ll give it my all. M: We’ve been training for years to play in competitive games like this. It’s our chance to show the crowd what we have. Our coach has confidence in us. W: You’re right. I’m sorry for being so negative. I think it’s just nerves. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)Why won’t Kirsty go to the Chelsea game this weekend? A．It costs too much. B．She is not interested in football. C．She will have to work. 15．(1.5分)What do the players in the local competition play for? A．Making more money. B．Enjoying the sport. C．Becoming sports stars. 16．(1.5分)What is Michael Owen’s video about? A．Telling his own experiences. B．Expressing his like for a sports star. C．Sending his congratulations for the competition. 17．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At an office. B．At home. C．In a supermarket. 【答案】14．A 15．B 16．C 17．A 【原文】M: Hey, Kirsty. Are you going to the Chelsea game this weekend? W: Hi, David. No, it is £200. Football is so expensive these days. M: I know. I wish we could have a Village Super League (乡村超级联赛) here in England like they do in China. W: I’ve never heard of it. M: It’s a local competition in a small town in China. And it’s all organized by local people. W: I think we have such competitions in our country. Why is this special? M: Because the players come from all walks of life, and aren’t all sports stars. W: I see. So they aren’t doing it for the money, but for the sport. M: Exactly. They got a lot of attention online and the competition got more than 30 billion views. W: That’s more than half of the games in England. M: I know. Speaking of England, Michael Owen recorded a video message sending his congratulations for the competition. W: He is such a great player. Oh, the tea break is over. Let’s get back to our seats. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What influences the speaker’s choices in card game competitions? A．Time limits. B．The audience. C．Other competitors. 19．(1.5分)What does the speaker say is cool about card game competitions? A．It shows the effects of pressure on thinking. B．It separates thinking from everything else. C．It shows the consequences of decisions. 20．(1.5分)What is the main idea of the talk? A．Life choices are hard to make. B．Games should be about having fun. C．Pressure affects thinking in games. 【答案】18．B 19．B 20．C 【原文】      M: When I was young, I used to play card games. Unlike many people, I didn’t play for fun, but competed in competitions. Hundreds of players go to a large building, usually a hotel, and play against each other with strict rules. I did this until I was a teenager. The competition was strong. The interesting thing about playing card games in competitions is how the watching crowd affects your ability to make decisions. Card games are all about thinking about moves. This is something we all have to do every day. The cool thing about card games is that they keep your thoughts away from everything else. It is pure thinking. But, in competitions, people make simple mistakes that would seem crazy when playing for fun. In real life, we don’t get to see our decisions and their results so clearly as with card games. However, people watching and judging your moves affects your thinking more than you can imagine. For me, that is the real lesson of card games. It is a lesson I still remember as an adult. 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）Sitting on the sofa, I started checking on my phone. It was the winter of 2017 and my best friend Jacob, 25, who I lived with, was getting on my nerves, and I on his. I needed a hobby to get me out of the house. On Facebook, I came across a beginners’ course for underwater rugby which gained appeal as a means of developing teamwork through non-verbal (非语言的) communication. I’d always loved the water, so I went along. I was greeted by an enthusiastic coach Bobby. He got me swimming lengths on the surface, then from the top to the bottom. On the other side of the pool, advanced players were having a session. That they scored goals underwater got me excited. Within weeks, I was playing matches. The sport was played in 3D, meaning you could pass the ball in any direction, even up and down, and opponents could come at you from anywhere. Tackles involved grabbing hold of someone to slow them down and trying to get the ball off them. Often, I’d be so engaged that I wouldn’t think about my breathing until I’d pushed myself too far. I’d then rapidly make my way to the surface for breath, hoping my teammates had taken possession. With each game, my lung capacity increased until I could hold my breath for a full minute while playing. We formed a team called the Raiders, and in November we went to Berlin to compete against teams from other countries. It was the first Australian men’s team and although we came second-last, we had so much fun. My teammates have become close friends. “I want to try it,” Jacob said when he saw how many new friends I had. The classes were inclusive for all levels, and he picked it up as he went. He loved it and because we were both out of the house more, we no longer got on each other’s nerves. There are now hundreds of people playing underwater rugby around Australia, ranging in age from 17 into their late 50s. So I encourage anyone who can to give it a try. 24．(2.5分)Why did the author want to find a hobby? A．To enrich his spare time. B．To reduce the academic stress. C．To ease tension with his roommate. D．To improve his physical fitness. 25．(2.5分)What’s the main idea of paragraph 3? A．The process of participation. B．The training techniques. C．The interaction with the coach. D．The fruits of hard work. 26．(2.5分)How does the author benefit from the experience? A．Landing a high-paying job. B．Learning to avoid team conflicts. C．Winning the international championship. D．Enhancing physical fitness and social bonds. 27．(2.5分)What can we learn from the passage? A．A good talk clears the air. B．A relaxing hobby eases the mind. C．A small sport makes a big difference. D．A team sport fuels the competitive spirit. 【答案】24．C 25．A 26．D 27．C 【导语】文章讲述了作者为缓解与室友的紧张关系而尝试水下橄榄球这项小众运动，并在过程中提升了身体素质、结交了亲密朋友、改善了与室友的关系，这项运动也在当地发展起来。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段中“It was the winter of 2017 and my best friend Jacob, 25, who I lived with, was getting on my nerves, and I on his. I needed a hobby to get me out of the house. (那是2017年冬天，和我住在一起的最好的朋友，25岁的Jacob，让我心烦，我也让他心烦。我需要一个爱好让我走出家门。)”可知，作者想找一个爱好是为了缓解与室友的紧张关系。 25．主旨大意题。根据第三段中“Within weeks, I was playing matches. The sport was played in 3D... Tackles involved... Often, I’d be so engaged... I’d then rapidly make my way to the surface for breath... (几周内，我就开始打比赛了。这项运动是三维的……抢截包括……我常常如此投入……然后我会迅速浮到水面呼吸……)”可知，本段详细叙述了作者从开始比赛到沉浸其中的完整经历，主要内容是其参与水下橄榄球的过程。 26．细节理解题。根据第四段中“With each game, my lung capacity increased until I could hold my breath for a full minute while playing. (每次比赛，我的肺活量都会增加，直到我可以在比赛时屏住呼吸一分钟。)”和“My teammates have become close friends. (我的队友们已经成为了亲密的朋友。)”和最后一段中“He loved it and because we were both out of the house more, we no longer got on each other’s nerves. (他喜欢它，而且因为我们都经常出门，我们不再让对方心烦。)”可知，作者从这段经历中获益，体现在增强了身体素质和加强了社会联系。 27．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“I needed a hobby to get me out of the house. (我需要一个爱好让我走出家门。)”和最后一段中“He loved it and because we were both out of the house more, we no longer got on each other’s nerves. (他喜欢它，而且因为我们都经常出门，我们不再让对方心烦。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者因与室友关系紧张而尝试了水下橄榄球这个小众运动，这项运动改善了他的健康、社交，修复了他与室友的关系，给他的个人生活带来了积极而巨大的改变。因此，我们从文章中可以学到“一项小众的运动可以带来巨大的改变”。 （本题10分）Second place is just the first loser. While the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, it doesn’t always lead to human flourishing and can create misery. Fortunately, there is a formula to solve this problem: instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze. Though second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner regarding happiness and longevity. In a 1995 study, scholars systematically coded the emotional reactions of silver and bronze medalists in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. Using slow-motion footage captured both immediately after their events and later on the awards podium (领奖台), researchers found the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists. Over 80% of bronze medalists exhibited genuine smiles, a figure that was nearly double that observed among silver medalists. Moreover, every bronze medalist’s smile lasted longer than the average smile observed among the silver medalists. More recent research has looked at the life span of all three medalist categories. A 2018 study found that the athlete whose best performance was silver lived to 72. Gold medalists beat this by four years, living to 76. But first prize in longevity went to the bronze medalists, who lived to 78. The study had a handy explanation for this discrepancy: “Unsatisfactory competition outcomes may adversely affect health.” In other words, silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they look up to the top step and compare themselves only with the gold medalists, whereas the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium at all. This theory shows the difference between upward and downward social comparison. The worldly happiness strategy of striving for gold every day is foolish. It tends to lower the intrinsic motivation, and thus enjoyment that people obtain from their activities. The principle at work here is trying to improve your own past performance and the only person to whom you will have to compare yourself is you. 28．(2.5分)What can be learned from the 1995 study? A．Both medalists’ emotions were unchanged from the events to the podium. B．Silver medalists smiled as frequently as bronze medalists. C．Bronze medalists’ smiles lasted longer than every silver medalists. D．Bronze winners appeared happier than silver medalists. 29．(2.5分)What is the cause of the difference in medalists’ life span? A．The stress from downward social comparison. B．The effect of different types of social comparison. C．The motivation from upward social comparison. D．The failure to look up to the top after the competition. 30．(2.5分)What does the writer advise us to do to achieve happiness? A．Learn from the top performers. B．Strengthen our achievement motivation. C．Try to be the best in every field. D．Commit to our consistent personal growth. 31．(2.5分)Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Social Comparison: A Double-Edged Sword for Athletes B．Coming in Third: The Advantages of Being “Good Enough” C．Coming in Third: The Unexpected Secret to Longevity D．Social Comparison: The Root of Misery in Human Competition 【答案】28．D 29．B 30．D 31．B 【导语】文章通过奥运奖牌研究，指出铜牌得主比银牌得主更幸福长寿，并建议人们放下争第一的执念，专注于自我成长。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Using slow-motion footage captured both immediately after their events and later on the awards podium (领奖台), researchers found the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists. (通过分别在比赛刚结束时以及之后颁奖台上拍摄的慢镜头，研究人员发现铜牌获得者平均来看始终显得比银牌获得者更开心。)”可知，该研究发现铜牌得主看起来比银牌得主更快乐。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中“In other words, silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they look up to the top step and compare themselves only with the gold medalists, whereas the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium at all. This theory shows the difference between upward and downward social comparison. (换句话说，银牌得主把自己视为第一失败者，因为他们仰望最高领奖台，只与金牌得主比较；而铜牌得主则会和所有根本没能站上领奖台的人进行更有利的自我比较。这一理论显示了向上社会比较与向下社会比较之间的差异。)”可知，这种寿命差异的原因在于不同社会比较类型的影响。 30．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The principle at work here is trying to improve your own past performance and the only person to whom you will have to compare yourself is you. (这里适用的原则是努力提升你过去的表现，而唯一需要与之比较的人，就是你自己。)”可知，作者建议我们致力于持续的个人成长。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Fortunately, there is a formula to solve this problem: instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze. (幸运的是，这个问题有一个解决方法：与其总是追求金牌，不如争取铜牌。)”可知，文章基于奥运奖牌研究，指出获得铜牌的优势，建议采纳铜牌代表的人生智慧——满足于“足够好”，并专注于自我成长。因此，“获得第三名：‘足够好’的优势”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。 （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. 32．(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. 33．(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. 34．(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. 35．(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】32．D 33．B 34．C 35．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】32．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。 33．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。 34．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。 35．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12.5分）During low-intensity and moderate-intensity exercise (such as walking and cycling), we tend to breathe in through our noses and out through our mouths. Most of us would assume breathing through the mouth is the best technique to use during intense exercise (such as running), as it allows more oxygen to reach our muscles. 36(2.5分) Studies have shown that when exercising at different intensities, less oxygen is used when breathing through the nose compared to breathing through the mouth. 37(2.5分) Think of oxygen like fuel for cars. The more miles per gallon of fuel a car covers, the better its “fuel economy” is. Likewise, the less oxygen used per footstep, the less energy a person uses. This means you can run further without becoming tired quickly. Researchers also suggest that breathing through your nose increases the production of nitric oxide (一氧化氮), which benefits the body in several ways. It enhances oxygen delivery to the lungs and muscles by lowering blood pressure and facilitating better blood flow. 38(2.5分) While these all sound incredibly encouraging, there is some negativity to be aware of. 39(2.5分) If you introduce it without training first, it could lead to “air hunger” — a process whereby a small amount of carbon dioxide is retained (保留) at the end of each breath. This can cause discomfort and overbreathing. As with anything, practice makes perfect. 40(2.5分) Try and relax into the process. Ensure your tongue is at the top of your mouth, as this relaxes the jaw and face muscles making it easier to draw a deep breath through your nose. You can also alternate between breathing through your nose and your mouth until you get more used to breathing only through your nose. A．But evidence shows the contrary. B．This may not be suitable for other types of exercise. C．It may also provide protection against airborne viruses. D．When learning to breathe through the nose, don’t force air in. E．Be sure to breathe through your nose while running next time. F．Breathing only through the nose during exercise is a learned process. G．This could be a real advantage in line with the economy of movement. 【答案】36．A 37．G 38．C 39．F 40．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了运动时用鼻呼吸比用嘴呼吸更具优势，如提高氧气利用率、促进一氧化氮生成等，同时指出需通过训练适应，并给出了练习建议。 【详解】36．上文“Most of us would assume breathing through the mouth is the best technique to use during intense exercise (such as running), as it allows more oxygen to reach our muscles. (我们大多数人会认为在剧烈运动如跑步时，用嘴呼吸是最佳技巧，因为它能让更多氧气到达肌肉)”提出普遍看法，认为剧烈运动时用嘴呼吸更好，下文“Studies have shown that when exercising at different intensities, less oxygen is used when breathing through the nose compared to breathing through the mouth.(研究表明，在不同强度运动时，用鼻呼吸比用嘴呼吸消耗的氧气更少)”呈现了与普遍看法相反的研究结果。A选项“But evidence shows the contrary(但证据显示恰恰相反)”承上启下，否定了上文的假设，引出下文的研究发现，符合语境。 37．上文“Studies have shown that when exercising at different intensities, less oxygen is used when breathing through the nose compared to breathing through the mouth.(研究表明，在不同强度运动时，用鼻呼吸比用嘴呼吸消耗的氧气更少)”说明鼻呼吸更节省氧气，下文“Think of oxygen like fuel for cars. The more miles per gallon of fuel a car covers, the better its “fuel economy” is. Likewise, the less oxygen used per footstep, the less energy a person uses.(把氧气想象成汽车的燃料。汽车每加仑燃料行驶的里程越多，其“燃油经济性”就越好。同样地，每步消耗的氧气越少，人使用的能量就越少)”用汽车燃油经济性作类比，解释省氧带来的能量效率优势。G选项“This could be a real advantage in line with the economy of movement.(这可能是一个与运动经济性相符的真正优势)”中的This指代上文“less oxygen is used”，同时引出下文的类比解释，符合语境。 38．上文“Researchers also suggest that breathing through your nose increases the production of nitric oxide (一氧化氮), which benefits the body in several ways. It enhances oxygen delivery to the lungs and muscles by lowering blood pressure and facilitating better blood flow.(研究人员还指出，用鼻呼吸会增加一氧化氮的产生，这对身体有多种益处。它通过降低血压和促进更好的血流来增强氧气向肺部和肌肉的输送)”列举了鼻呼吸产生一氧化氮的益处。C选项“It may also provide protection against airborne viruses.(它也可能提供针对空气传播病毒的保护)”中的also表示递进，补充了鼻呼吸的另一项好处，与上文列举的益处构成并列，且下文“While these all sound incredibly encouraging, there is some negativity to be aware of. (虽然这些听起来都令人鼓舞，但也有一些负面因素需要注意)”中的these指代前文提到的所有益处，包括此项，符合语境。 39．上文“While these all sound incredibly encouraging, there is some negativity to be aware of. (虽然这些听起来都令人鼓舞，但也有一些负面因素需要注意)”提示下文将讨论鼻呼吸的负面因素，下文“If you introduce it without training first, it could lead to “air hunger” — a process whereby a small amount of carbon dioxide is retained (保留) at the end of each breath. This can cause discomfort and overbreathing.(如果你在未经训练的情况下直接采用，可能会导致“空气饥渴”——即每次呼吸结束时保留少量二氧化碳的过程。这会导致不适和过度呼吸)”具体说明了未经训练直接进行鼻呼吸的问题。F选项“Breathing only through the nose during exercise is a learned process.(在运动期间仅用鼻子呼吸是一个学习的过程)”暗示这需要学习，自然引出下文关于未经训练可能带来的问题，符合语境。 40．上文“As with anything, practice makes perfect.(和任何事情一样，熟能生巧)”强调练习的重要性，下文“Try and relax into the process. Ensure your tongue is at the top of your mouth, as this relaxes the jaw and face muscles making it easier to draw a deep breath through your nose. You can also alternate between breathing through your nose and your mouth until you get more used to breathing only through your nose.(试着放松进入这个过程。确保舌头抵在上颚，因为这能放松下巴和面部肌肉，使通过鼻子深呼吸更容易。你也可以交替用鼻和嘴呼吸，直到你更习惯只用鼻子呼吸)”给出了具体的练习建议和注意事项。D选项“When learning to breathe through the nose, don’t force air in.(当学习用鼻呼吸时，不要强行吸气)”与下文“Try and relax into the process”相呼应，给出了练习时的正确态度，符合语境。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）The turning point of my college football career came early in my third year. At the end of the second practice of the season, in ninety-five-degree heat, I 41 and was rushed to the hospital. Lying in the recovery room, I realized that my physical 42 symbolized broader frustrations I felt playing college football. As a result, I lost 43 in my identity. By contrast, my academic life in economics and English was fruitful. Despite the 44 of studying late into the night after tough football practices, I developed a love for the two 45 . And my efforts generated high marks and praise from professors, yet this 46 intensified my disappointment with football. Sensing my increasing frustrations, my coach offered some 47 . Instead of pouring all energies into physical preparation, he said, I should 48 college football with the same mental focus I brought to my academic studies. I began to 49 the complex reasoning behind defensive philosophies. I 50 film and discovered ways to anticipate offensive plays, growing into a more 51 player. Armed with renewed confidence, in our season opener against Brigham Young University, I 52 quite well. Through a combination of film study and willpower, I became a leader of our team. The most 53 part, though, was what I learned about myself in the 54 . When I finally 55 struggling to become the player I thought I needed to be, I developed self-awareness and confidence in the person I was. 41．(1分)A．passed out B．woke up C．dropped out D．stayed up 42．(1分)A．property B．breakdown C．workout D．fitness 43．(1分)A．weight B．enthusiasm C．control D．confidence 44．(1分)A．expectation B．rejection C．hardship D．requirement 45．(1分)A．spots B．projects C．subjects D．foundations 46．(1分)A．achievement B．ambition C．attempt D．trend 47．(1分)A．feedback B．guidance C．training D．comment 48．(1分)A．abandon B．encounter C．explore D．approach 49．(1分)A．follow B．simplify C．analyze D．imitate 50．(1分)A．scanned B．studied C．directed D．edited 51．(1分)A．effective B．energetic C．talented D．modest 52．(1分)A．recovered B．reacted C．performed D．competed 53．(1分)A．touching B．surprising C．relaxing D．rewarding 54．(1分)A．process B．conflict C．system D．field 55．(1分)A．imagined B．stopped C．practiced D．admitted 【答案】 41．A 42．B 43．D 44．C 45．C 46．A 47．B 48．D 49．C 50．B 51．A 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．B 【导语】本文讲述了作者大学橄榄球生涯陷入低谷后，在教练的指导下调整心态和训练方式，将对待学术的劲头用到体育训练上，最终实现自我成长与突破。 【详解】41．考查动词短语。句意：在赛季第二次训练结束时，在95华氏度的高温下，我晕倒了，被迅速送往医院。A. passed out晕倒；B. woke up醒来；C. dropped out退出；D. stayed up熬夜。根据上文“in ninety-five-degree heat”和下文“was rushed to the hospital”可知，作者在高温天气下晕倒后被送医。 42．考查名词。句意：躺在康复室里，我意识到我身体的崩溃反映出我打大学橄榄球时感受到的更深层的挫败。A. property财产；B. breakdown崩溃；C. workout锻炼；D. fitness健康。根据上文“ I _____ and was rushed to the hospital”可知，作者晕倒送医，是作者身体的崩溃。 43．考查名词。句意：结果，我对自己的身份失去了信心。A. weight体重；B. enthusiasm热情；C. control控制；D. confidence信心。根据前文“broader frustrations”以及第三段最后一句中“Armed with renewed confidence”的呼应可知，作者此时陷入低谷，失去了对自我身份的信心。 44．考查名词。句意：尽管在艰苦的橄榄球训练后学习到深夜很辛苦，我还是爱上了这两门学科。A. expectation期待；B. rejection拒绝；C. hardship辛苦，困难；D. requirement要求。根据下文“studying late into the night after tough football practices”可知，训练后熬夜学习是很辛苦的事。 45．考查名词。句意：同上。A. spots地点；B. projects项目；C. subjects学科；D. foundations基础。根据上文“my academic life in economics and English”可知，经济学和英语是两门学科。 46．考查名词。句意：我的努力换来了高分和教授的赞扬，但这份成就加剧了我对橄榄球的失望。A. achievement成就；B. ambition野心；C. attempt尝试；D. trend趋势。根据上文“high marks and praise from professors”可知，高分和教授的赞扬是作者在学习上取得的成就。 47．考查名词。句意：察觉到我越来越深的挫败感，我的教练给了我一些指导。A. feedback反馈；B. guidance指导；C. training训练；D. comment评论。根据下文“Instead of pouring all energies into physical preparation, he said, I should _______ college football with the same mental focus I brought to my academic studies.”教练给出的训练建议可知，教练针对作者的困境给出了指导。 48．考查动词。句意：他说，我不应该把所有精力都投入到体能准备中，而应该用我在学习中投入的同样的精神专注来对待大学橄榄球。A. abandon放弃；B. encounter遭遇；C. explore探索；D. approach处理，对待。根据下文“college football with the same mental focus I brought to my academic studies”可知，此处指用对待学习的方式对待橄榄球。 49．考查动词。句意：我开始分析防守哲学背后的复杂推理。A. follow跟随；B. simplify简化；C. analyze分析；D. imitate模仿。根据上文“mental focus”以及下文“complex reasoning”可知，作者开始用脑力分析战术原理。 50．考查动词。句意：我研究比赛录像，发现了预测进攻战术的方法，成长为一名更高效的球员。A. scanned浏览；B. studied研究；C. directed指导；D. edited编辑。根据最后一段第一句中“Through a combination of film study and willpower”的呼应可知，作者仔细研究了比赛录像。 51．考查形容词。句意：同上。A. effective高效的；B. energetic精力充沛的；C. talented有天赋的；D. modest谦虚的。根据上文“discovered ways to anticipate offensive plays”可知，作者通过研究录像掌握了预测进攻的方法，因此比赛效率更高。 52．考查动词。句意：带着重新找回的自信，在我们对阵杨百翰大学的赛季揭幕战中，我的表现相当不错。A. recovered恢复；B. reacted反应；C. performed表现；D. competed竞争。根据上文“in our season opener against Brigham Young University”可知，此处描述作者在比赛中的表现。 53．考查形容词。句意：不过，最有收获的部分是我在这个过程中对自己的认识。A. touching感人的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. relaxing令人放松的；D. rewarding有收获的。根据下文“was what I learned about myself”和“I developed self-awareness and confidence in the person I was”可知，作者在这个过程中收获了自我成长和自我认知，因此这是最有收获的部分。 54．考查名词。句意：同上。A. process过程；B. conflict冲突；C. system系统；D. field领域。根据语境以及第三段，可知，作者的自我认知是在调整训练、转变心态的整个过程中获得的。 55．考查动词。句意：当我终于不再拼命想要成为我认为我需要成为的那种球员时，我获得了对真实自我的认知和自信。A. imagined想象；B. stopped停止；C. practiced练习；D. admitted承认。根据下文“I developed self-awareness and confidence in the person I was”可知，作者不再强迫自己成为不符合自身定位的球员，停下了错误的努力方向。 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。 The 2026 Happy Run International Youth and Family Sports Carnival was held in Beijing on Saturday, 56(1.5分) (bring) together nearly 600 participants (参与者), including diplomats (外交官) and their children from 33 embassies, along with local youth and families from the capital. Guided by the Youth Department of China, the event 57(1.5分) (host) by the International Sports Exchange Center and the Beijing Diplomatic Service Bureau. At the opening ceremony, an official 58(1.5分) (sincere) expressed the hope that young participants from China and abroad would build friendships, enjoy physical activities 59(1.5分) experience Chinese culture through the event. The event opened with performances showing traditional Chinese sports and culture, 60(1.5分) (follow) by a children’s choir (合唱团). Martial arts and choral performances set the tone for the event’s combination of sports and 61(1.5分) (culture) exchange, drawing loud cheers from participants. One of the day’s impressive 62(1.5分) (scene) was a youth football friendship tournament featuring 16 teams from different countries and regions. Divided 63(1.5分) U13 and U15 age groups and played under a five-a-side rule, the matches provided chances for young athletes 64(1.5分) (show) their skills while demonstrating (表达) teamwork, mutual respect and sportsmanship. Organizers said that, by combining physical activity with international exchange, the 2026 International Youth and Family Sports Carnival provided a platform (平台) 65(1.5分) families could take part in sports and cultural activities together. 【答案】 56．bringing 57．was hosted 58．sincerely 59．and 60．followed 61．cultural 62．scenes 63．into 64．to show 65．where 【导语】文章介绍了2026年欢乐跑国际青年与家庭体育嘉年华在北京举办的情况，包括活动宗旨、开幕表演和足球友谊赛等内容。 【详解】56．考查非谓语动词。句意：2026年欢乐跑国际青年与家庭体育嘉年华于周六在北京举行，汇聚了近600名参与者，包括来自33个大使馆的外交官及其子女，以及首都的当地青年和家庭。bring together(汇聚)作伴随状语，用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语The 2026 Happy Run International Youth and Family Sports Carnival之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式表主动。 57．考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：该活动由中国青年部指导，由国际体育交流中心和北京外交服务局主办。host(主办)是谓语动词，与主语the event之间是被动关系；结合语境可知，讲述过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时的被动语态；主语为单数名词，谓语用单数形式was hosted。 58．考查副词。句意：在开幕式上，一位官员真诚地表示，希望来自国内外的年轻参与者能通过此次活动建立友谊、享受体育活动并体验中国文化。提示词sincere(真诚的)在句中修饰动词expressed，应用副词形式sincerely(真诚地)作状语。 59．考查连词。句意：在开幕式上，一位官员真诚地表示，希望来自国内外的年轻参与者能通过此次活动建立友谊、享受体育活动并体验中国文化。build friendships、enjoy physical activities和experience Chinese culture为三个并列的动词短语，应用并列连词and连接最后一项。 60．考查非谓语动词。句意：活动以展示中国传统体育和文化的表演开场，随后是儿童合唱团的演出。此处作伴随状语，follow(紧随其后)用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语performances之间是被动关系，应用过去分词形式表被动。 61．考查形容词。句意：武术和合唱表演为活动定下了体育与文化相结合的基调，赢得了参与者的热烈欢呼。提示词culture(文化)在句中修饰名词exchange，应用形容词形式cultural(文化的)作定语。 62．考查名词复数。句意：当天令人印象深刻的场景之一是一场青年足球友谊赛，共有来自不同国家和地区的16支队伍参加。scene(场景)是可数名词，因“one of+复数名词”是固定搭配，意为“……之一”，用复数形式scenes。 63．考查介词。句意：比赛分为U13和U15年龄组，采用五人制规则，比赛为年轻运动员提供了展示技能的机会，同时展现了团队合作、相互尊重和体育精神。divide...into...为固定搭配，意为“把……分成……”，此处为其被动形式(be) divided into。 64．考查非谓语动词。句意：比赛分为U13和U15年龄组，采用五人制规则，比赛为年轻运动员提供了展示技能的机会，同时展现了团队合作、相互尊重和体育精神。名词chance后常跟不定式作后置定语，意为“……的机会”。 65．考查定语从句。句意：组织者表示，通过将体育活动与国际交流相结合，2026年国际青年与家庭体育嘉年华提供了一个家庭可以共同参与体育和文化活动的平台。此处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a platform，关系词将其代入从句中作地点状语，指抽象地点，应用关系副词where引导该从句。 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，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Before the cooking competition began, I felt nervous and unsure of my abilities. Most importantly, I was worried about performing poorly. Fortunately, my classmate Anna kindly offered to help me prepare. After school, we spent several hours together in the kitchen, practicing my recipe over and over again. She guided me patiently, showing me how to chop vegetables evenly, cook the pasta (意大利面食) perfectly, and mix the ingredients carefully. She even gave me tips on how to make the salad look more appealing on the plate by arranging colors and shapes neatly. Her encouragement and advice made me feel more confident and make much progress. Every weekend, for a whole month, we got up early so that we could have enough time to practice and we followed the same routine to prepare for the competition. In the beginning, we carefully selected the freshest vegetables from the market, checking each carrot, cucumber, and lettuce leaf for quality. Anna reminded me to time every step perfectly, so the pasta would not be overcooked and the vegetables would remain crisp and fresh. We also practiced plating the salad neatly, arranging the colors and shapes to make it look attractive, because presentation was just as important as taste. Each rehearsal made me feel more confident and ready. And by the night before the competition, I was nervous but also excited to show what we had learned. On the day of the contest, standing at the center of the bustling school campus, I felt the crowd’s eyes on me and my anxiety returned immediately. The tables were neatly arranged with all the ingredients we would need, while students from other classes moved quickly, chopping, stirring, and plating with confidence. At first, I hesitated, afraid of making mistakes in front of so many people and worried that my pasta salad would not turn out well. My hands trembled slightly as I picked up the knife. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The things did not go smoothly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The judges announced the winners, and to my surprise, I won third place. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： The things did not go smoothly. As I began cooking, one of the vegetables accidentally fell to the floor. Panic rose inside me, and I felt my confidence slipping. At that time, I remembered Anna’s advice: “Stay calm and take one step at a time.” I took a deep breath, replaced the fallen vegetable, and carefully drained the pasta. Slowly, I regained my rhythm, chopping and mixing with more focus. By the time the judges tasted my dish, I felt proud of what I had done. The judges announced the winners, and to my surprise, I won third place. I stood there, too excited to believe my ears. My hands trembled with joy as I looked for Anna in the crowd. When I saw her waving and smiling at me proudly, my eyes were filled with tears. I truly owed my success to her generous help, patient guidance, and constant encouragement over the past month. This unforgettable experience taught me that true friendship can turn fear into courage and bring me unexpected achievements. 【导语】本文以烹饪比赛为线索展开，讲述了作者在烹饪比赛前感到紧张，同学安娜主动帮助作者反复练习食谱，耐心指导作者烹饪技巧和摆盘方法，经过一个月的努力，作者逐渐变得自信。比赛当天，作者站在赛场中央，紧张感再次袭来，动手烹饪时也并不顺利，但最终意外获得三等奖，深刻体会到友谊的力量的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“事情进展得并不顺利。”可知，第一段可描写作者烹饪时出现失误，想起安娜的建议后冷静下来，重新调整节奏完成菜品的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“评委宣布了获胜者，令我惊讶的是，我获得了三等奖。”可知，第二段可描写作者获奖后的激动心情，寻找并感谢安娜，以及从这次经历中获得的感悟。 2.续写线索：烹饪失误——内心慌乱——想起建议——冷静调整——完成菜品——意外获奖——激动感恩——感悟友谊 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①保持：stay/keep/remain ②颤抖：tremble/shake/shiver ③转变：turn/transform/shift 情绪类 ①激动：excited/thrilled ②高兴：joy/delight 【点睛】[高分句型1] Slowly, I regained my rhythm, chopping and mixing with more focus.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2] My hands trembled with joy as I looked for Anna in the crowd.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句） [高分句型3] This unforgettable experience taught me that true friendship can turn fear into courage and bring me unexpected achievements.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Having AT, V to watch sports games on is great. I watched a volleyball match that took place in australia yesterday. That sounds great. But can we watch the football game today? sure. It's on after the basketball game, which is nearly finished. Having AT, V to watch sports games on is great. I watched a volleyball match that took place in australia yesterday. That sounds great. But can we watch the football game today? sure. It's on after the basketball game, which is nearly finished. Listen to the next question. Hey, max, did you hear about the sports tournament next month? I know you're in a basketball. Are you going to try out for the team? Oh yeah, i'm planning to try out for the team. IT would be fantastic to represent our schools and play with other schools. 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? Oh yeah, i'm planning to try out for the team. IT would be fantastic to represent our schoolin play with other schools. Listen to the next question. What are we doing? If we keep missing easy shots? We're going to lose this game. We are still up by ten points. Jenny hurt her angle, so we'll have to play harder to keep our lead. What are we doing? If we keep missing easy shots, we're going to lose this game. We are still up by ten points. Jenny hurt her angle, so we'll have to play harder to keep our lead. Listen to the next question. Can you tell me something about the N. B, A? yes. IT first began as B, A, A. In forty six, and three years later, IT changed its name to N, B, A. Listen to the next question. What kind of basketball is that? It's a Wilson x connected basketball IT contract. The shots I make IT lasted up to one hundred thousand shots, and IT has training games to help me improve my skills. Basketball trios are next month, so I want to get good results. Listen to the next question. mike, have you been to the olympic games before? Yes. I have. I went to the london olympic games in twenty twelve. I was just twenty years old. Then why did you go to watch an event or do volunteer work? neither. Actually, I took part in a cycling event. IT was a really exciting experience. I'll never forget. IT that amazing. I had no idea that you took part in the olympics. Did you win? Yes, I want a silver metal. Mike, have you been to the olympic games before? Yes. I have. I went to the london olympic games in twenty twelve. I was just twenty years old. Then why did you go to watch an event or do volunteer work? neither. Actually, I took part in a cycling event. IT was a really exciting experience. I'll never . forget IT that amazing. I had no idea that you took part in the olympics. Did you win? Yes, I want a silver metal. Listen to the next question. Hi tom, are you going to enter the school english poetry competition next friday? I haven't made up my mind yet. I heard the rules are strict, and many top students will take part right? Participants must choose classic traditional english poems, not modern ones, and the school doesn't accept poems written by students themselves. Each presentation must stay within time limits. Could you tell me what the judges value? Most judges pay attention to pronunciation and emotional expression. Proper gestures are allowed, but anyone who looks at the note on stage will lose Marks. Long unnecessary passes are also forbidden. IT sounds . really chAllenging. I still need time to consider whether I will join in the competition. Take your time. If you prepare well, you will surely have a good chance to perform. wonderful. Ly, hi tom, are you going to enter the school english poetry competition next friday? I haven't made up my mind yet. I heard the rules are strict, and many top students will take part right? Participants must choose classic traditional english poems, not modern ones, and the school doesn't accept poems written by students themselves. Each presentation must stay within time limits. Could you tell me what the judge you most . judges pay attention to pronunciation and emotional expression. Proper gestures are allowed, but anyone who looks at the note on stage will lose Marks. Long, unnecessary pauses are also forbidden. IT sounds really chAllenging. I still need time to consider whether I will join in the competition. Take your time. If you prepare well, you will surely have a good chance to perform wonderful ly. Listen the next question. Just because they've won the first set doesn't mean they'll take . the whole match, I know, but they seem way Better than we are. No, they're not. You need to stop thinking like that. I haven't been able to return any of their serves. Change how you are standing to return there a ball try and hit the ball right between them that will take them by surprise and hopefully bounce IT out. Okay, i'll give IT my all. We've been . training for years to play in competitive games like this is our chance to show the crowd what we, our coaches, confidence in us. You're right. I'm sorry for being so negative. I think it's just nerves. Just because we've won the first set doesn't mean they'll take . the whole match, I know, but they seem way Better than we are. No, they're not. You need to stop thinking like that. I haven't been able to return any of their serves. Change how you are standing to return there a ball try and hit the ball right between them that will take them by surprise and hopefully bounce IT out OK. I'll give IT my all. We've been . training for years to play in competitive games like this is our chance to show the crowd what we have, our coaches confidence in us. You're right. I'm sorry for being so negative. I think it's just nerves. Listen to the next question. Hey, cristy, are you going to the Chelsea game this weekend? Hi, David. No, IT is two hundred pounds. Football is so expensive these days. I know. I wish we could have a village super league here in england like they do in china. I ve never heard of IT. It's a local competition in a small town in china, and it's not organized by local people. I think we have such competitions in our country. Why is this special? Because the players come from all walks of life and to all sports stars. I see. So they aren't doing IT for the money. But for the sport, exactly. They got a lot of attention online. And the competition got more than thirty billion views. That's more than half of the games in england. I know. Speaking of england, Michael oh recorded a video message, sending his congratulations for the competition. He was such a great player. Oh, the tea break is over. Let's get back to our seats. Hey, cristy, are you going to the Chelsea game this weekend? Hi, David. No, IT is two hundred pounds. Football is so expensive . these days. I know. I wish we could have a village super league here in england like they do in china. I've never heard of that. It's a local competition in a small town in china, and it's not organized by local people. I think we have such competitions in our country. Why is this special? Because the players come from all walks of life and married to all sports stars. I see. So they aren't doing IT for the money. But for the sport, exactly. They got a lot of attention online and the competition got more than thirty billion views. That's more than half of the games in england. I know. Speaking of england, Michael oh recorded a video message sending his congratulations for the competition. He was such a great player. Oh, the tea break is over. Let's get back to our seats. Listen to the next question. When I was Young, I used to play card games. Unlike many people, I didn't play for fun, but competed in competition. Hundreds of players go to a large building, usually a hotel, and play against each other with strict rules. I did this until I was a teenager. The competition was strong. The interesting thing about playing card games in competition is how the watching crowd affects your ability to make decisions. Card games are all about thinking about moves. This is something we all have to do everyday. The cool thing about card games is that they keep your thoughts away from everything else. IT is pure thinking, but in competitions, people make simple mistakes that would seem crazy when playing for fun. In real life, we don't get to see our decisions and the results so clearly. As with card games, however, people watching and judging your moves affects your thinking more than you can imagine. For me, that is the real lesson of card games. IT is a lesson I still remember as an adult. When I was Young, I used to play card games. Unlike many people, I didn't play for fun, but competed in competitions. Hundreds of players go to a large building, usually a hotel, and play against each other with strict rules. I did this until I was a teenager. The competition was strong. The interesting thing about playing card games in competition is how the watching crowd affects your ability to make decisions. Card games are all about thinking about moves. This is something we all have to do everyday. The cool thing about card games is that they keep your thoughts away from everything else. IT is pure thinking. But in competitions, people make simple mistakes that would seem crazy when playing for fun. In real life, we don't get to see our decisions and the results. So clearly, as with card games, however, people watching and judging your moves affects your thinking more than you can imagine. For me, that is the real lesson of card games. IT is a lesson I still remember as an adult. 听力部分到此结束。