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北师大版八年级上册期中培优测试卷答案及解析
（满分 100 分 考试时间 90 分钟）
听力文本
I. 听短对话，选择最佳答案
1.M: Do you need to buy anything for tomorrow’s volleyball practice
W: Yes. My knee pads are broken, so I have to get a new pair. I still have a water bottle and the old ball is fine.
Q: What does the girl need to buy for the volleyball practice
2.W: You didn’t come to the kung fu class yesterday. Did you forget
M: No. I had a math test this morning, so I stayed home to study.
Q: Why didn’t the boy attend the kung fu class yesterday
3.W: What do you know about the Olympic torch relay
M: It starts in Olympia, Greece, and travels to the host country. It ends at the opening ceremony when the Olympic cauldron is lit.
Q: What do we know about the Olympic torch relay
4.M: You practice tennis every afternoon. How do you finish your homework
W: I wake up at 6:30 a.m. to do homework before school. I never skip it, and I practice tennis for an hour after class.
Q: How does the girl manage to practice tennis and finish homework
5.W: You look happy. Did you win the running race
M: No, I finished fourth. But I helped my classmate who fell down get up and finish the race. The coach said that was more important.
Q: What made the boy feel proud
II. 听长对话，选择最佳答案
6-7第一段长对话
H: The 2024 Paris Olympics has new sports, right Why was breaking added
W: Yes! The IOC wanted to attract more young people—breaking is very popular with teens. Also, it has both men’s and women’s events, which fits gender equality goals.
H: How many athletes will compete in breaking
W: 32 in total—16 men and 16 women. They’ll have battles, and judges will score their moves.
H: That sounds exciting. I can’t wait to watch!
8-10第二段长对话
W: You did a survey on your classmates’ sports habits. What did you find
M: Yes. 15% spend over 3 hours weekly on sports, 25% spend 1-2 hours, and 60% spend less than 1 hour.
W: Why do most students spend little time on sports
M: 70% said they don’t have time—homework takes too long. 20% said they’re too tired, and 10% said their parents disagree.
W: Did the teacher give any advice
M: Yes. She told us to make a weekly plan, writing down time for homework, sports, and rest. That way, we can use time better.
III. 听长对白，选择最佳答案（11-15）
Liu Xiang is one of China’s most famous athletes. He was born in 1983 in Shanghai and started practicing hurdles at 12. His coach noticed his talent and trained him hard.
Before the 2004 Athens Olympics, Liu faced a big challenge: he hurt his knee during training. But he didn’t stop. He did special exercises to recover and kept practicing his technique. In Athens, he surprised everyone—he ran 110m hurdles in 12.91 seconds, setting a new Olympic record. He also became the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field.
In 2008, Liu was supposed to compete in the Beijing Olympics, but his old knee injury got worse. He had to withdraw, which made him very sad. But he didn’t retire. He kept trying to recover and even competed in the 2012 London Olympics, though he didn’t win a medal.
Liu retired in 2015. He often says to young athletes, “Winning is great, but never giving up when you’re in trouble is more important. Keep working hard, and you’ll achieve your dreams.”
第一部分 听力（20 分）
I. 听短对话，选择最佳答案（每小题 1 分，共 5 分）
答案：B
解析：根据听力文本中女孩的话 “My knee pads are broken, so I have to get a new pair”（我的护膝坏了，所以我得买一副新的），可知她需要买护膝，故选 B。
答案：C
解析：男孩回答 “I had a math test this morning, so I stayed home to study”（我今天早上有数学考试，所以在家学习了），说明没去功夫课的原因是要准备数学考试，故选 C。
答案：B
解析：男士提到 “It ends at the opening ceremony when the Olympic cauldron is lit”（它在开幕式点燃奥运圣火时结束），可知奥运火炬传递在开幕式结束，A 选项 “从主办国开始” 错误（实际从希腊奥林匹亚开始），C 选项 “只有运动员能参与” 未提及，故选 B。
答案：A
解析：女孩说 “I wake up at 6:30 a.m. to do homework before school”（我早上 6 点半起床，上学前做作业），说明她通过早起做作业平衡网球和学习，B “逃作业”、C “只周末练网球” 均错误，故选 A。
答案：B
解析：男孩提到 “I helped my classmate who fell down get up and finish the race”（我帮摔倒的同学站起来完成了比赛），这是他感到自豪的原因，A “赢了赛跑”、C “教练表扬” 均错误，故选 B。
II. 听长对话，选择最佳答案（每小题 1 分，共 5 分）
答案：A
解析：女士明确说明 “The IOC wanted to attract more young people—breaking is very popular with teens”（国际奥委会想吸引更多年轻人，霹雳舞在青少年中很受欢迎），可知加入霹雳舞的主要原因是吸引年轻人，故选 A。
答案：B
解析：听力文本提到 “32 in total—16 men and 16 women”（总共 32 人，16 名男性，16 名女性），可知参赛运动员共 32 人，故选 B。
答案：A
解析：男士回答 “15% spend over 3 hours weekly on sports”（15% 的学生每周花超过 3 小时在运动上），直接对应选项 A。
答案：A
解析：“70% said they don’t have time—homework takes too long”（70% 的学生说没时间，作业太多了），说明大多数学生认为平衡运动和学习的最大挑战是 “缺乏时间”，故选 A。
答案：B
解析：老师建议 “make a weekly plan, writing down time for homework, sports, and rest”（制定每周计划，写下作业、运动和休息的时间），即 “制定详细的周计划”，故选 B。
III. 听长对白，选择最佳答案（每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
答案：B
解析：对白开头提到 “started practicing hurdles at 12”（12 岁开始练习跨栏），故选 B。
答案：A
解析：“Before the 2004 Athens Olympics, Liu faced a big challenge: he hurt his knee during training”（2004 年雅典奥运会前，刘翔面临一个大挑战：训练时膝盖受伤），可知问题是 “膝盖受伤”，故选 A。
答案：C
解析：文本提到 “he ran 110m hurdles in 12.91 seconds, setting a new Olympic record. He also became the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field”（他以 12 秒 91 的成绩跑完 110 米跨栏，创下奥运纪录，还成为首位获得奥运田径金牌的亚洲运动员），A、B 均正确，故选 C。
答案：B
解析：“his old knee injury got worse. He had to withdraw”（他旧的膝盖伤加重了，不得不退赛），说明退赛原因是旧伤复发，故选 B。
答案：B
解析：刘翔说 “never giving up when you’re in trouble is more important”（遇到困难时不放弃更重要），可知他希望年轻运动员学习 “不放弃的精神”，故选 B。
第二部分 笔试（80 分）
I. 单项选择（每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
答案：C
解析：考点为 “one of the + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数”（最…… 之一），impressive 的最高级是 most impressive，且需加 the，故选 C。
答案：C
解析：“for two years”（持续两年）是现在完成时的标志，强调动作从过去持续到现在，结构为 “have/has + 过去分词”，主语 my cousin 是第三人称单数，用 has been，故选 C。
答案：B
解析：考点为 “the + 比较级，the + 比较级”（越……，越……），句意为 “你对运动规则理解得越好，表现就会越好”，well 的比较级是 better，good 的比较级也是 better，故选 B。
答案：C
解析：宾语从句中，主句 “thought” 是过去时，从句时态需一致，用一般过去时 didn’t have，故选 C。
答案：A
解析：“keep a balance between...and...”（在…… 和…… 之间保持平衡）是固定搭配，balance 是名词，故选 A（B 是形容词，C 是动词 - ing，D 是复数，均不符合）。
答案：C
解析：句意为 “当教练正在讨论球队表现时，所有队员都认真听着”，“讨论” 和 “听” 是同时进行的动作，用过去进行时 was discussing，故选 C。
答案：B
解析：“奥运圣火” 和 “传递” 是被动关系（圣火被传递），用被动语态 “be + 过去分词”；“every four years”（每四年）表示常态，用一般现在时，故选 B。
答案：B
解析：句意为 “当学生无法达到父母在运动上的期望时，会感到……”，frustrated（沮丧的）符合语境；A（自豪的）、C（兴奋的）、D（满意的）均不符合，故选 B。
答案：A
解析：句意为 “你如何克服公开演讲的恐惧？”，overcome（克服）符合语境；B（培养）、C（表达）、D（隐藏）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：C
解析：“第一届亚运会” 和 “举办” 是被动关系，且时间是 1951 年（过去），用一般过去时的被动语态 was held，故选 C。
答案：A
解析：“not only...but also...”（不仅…… 而且……）连接并列谓语，前半句 “keeps” 是一般现在时，后半句也用一般现在时，主语 regular exercise 是不可数名词，动词用第三人称单数 improves，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：句意为 “汤姆训练马拉松期间，经常每天跑 10 公里”，while（当…… 期间）引导时间状语从句，强调动作同时进行；B（在…… 之后）、C（在…… 之前）、D（直到……）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：B
解析：“share sth. with sb.”（和某人分享某物）是固定搭配，句意为 “我的朋友经常和我分享她在网球比赛中的经历”，故选 B。
答案：A
解析：“help sb. do sth.”（帮助某人做某事）是固定搭配，用动词原形 discover，故选 A（题目中 A、B 选项重复，均为正确答案）。
答案：A
解析：句意为 “我们不应该责怪自己，相反应该从错误中学习”，shouldn’t（不应该）表建议；B（不能，表能力）、C（禁止，表规定）、D（不需要，表必要性）均不符合，故选 A。
II. 完形填空（每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
答案：A
解析：Lily 受伤不能游泳，还想放弃梦想，hopeless（无望的）符合语境；A（兴奋的）、C（放松的）、D（自豪的）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：她看着以前训练的泳池照片，会感到更孤独（lonely）；B（精力充沛的）、C（冷静的）、D（勇敢的）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：教练说 “康复是培养（build）心理韧性的机会”，build（建立、培养）符合语境；B（测试）、C（失去）、D（展示）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：她每天做规律的（regular）物理治疗来恢复肩膀，occasional（偶尔的）、quick（快速的）、lazy（懒惰的）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：她在日记里记录进步（progress），如肩膀感受、学到的技巧；B（感受）范围太广，C（错误）、D（抱怨）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：她记录游泳者的动作细节，希望以后能运用（use）这些技巧；B（忘记）、C（忽视）、D（隐藏）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：刚开始游得慢，Lily 会感到失望（disappointed）；B（开心的）、C（自信的）、D（惊讶的）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：B
解析：虽然肩膀有点疼，但她决定（decided）继续；A（拒绝）、C（停止）、D（犹豫）均不符合，故选 B。
答案：A
解析：“paid off”（得到回报），句意为 “Lily 的努力终于有了回报”，她赢得了比赛；B（放弃）、C（拒绝）、D（推迟）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：C
解析：句意为 “我明白了暂停（resting）不代表失败，而是找到另一种方式继续”，resting（暂停）符合语境；B（赢）、C（失败）、D（竞争）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：教练和队友给了她很大的支持（support）；B（压力）、C（麻烦）、D（怀疑）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：Lily 会和新队员一起练习（practice）；B（争论）、C（打架）、D（竞争）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：“the bigger...the stronger”（挑战越大，你就越强大），bigger（更大的）符合语境；B（更小的）、C（更容易的）、D（更少的）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：句意为 “不要让挫折阻止（stop）你的梦想”；B（实现）、C（改变）、D（意识到）均不符合，故选 A。
答案：A
解析：“make it”（成功）是固定短语，句意为 “坚持尝试，最终你会成功”，故选 A。
III. 阅读理解（每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
（A）
答案：B
解析：第一段提到 “These sports are popular among young people, and the IOC hopes they will attract more young viewers”（这些运动在年轻人中很受欢迎，国际奥委会希望吸引更多年轻观众），可知加入霹雳舞的原因是受年轻人欢迎，故选 B。
答案：C
解析：第二段提到 “performing moves like spins and freezes”（表演旋转和定格等动作），可知霹雳舞包含这些动作；A（团队运动）错误（是个人对决），B（按速度评分）错误（按创造力、技巧、活力评分），D（首次加入东京奥运会）错误（首次加入巴黎奥运会），故选 C。
答案：D
解析：第二段提到 “Skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing were first added to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and were kept for Paris”（滑板、运动攀岩、冲浪首次加入 2020 年东京奥运会，后保留至巴黎奥运会），可知这三项不是巴黎奥运会新增的，故选 D。
（B）
答案：C
解析：第二段提到 “does 30 minutes of basketball practice before school”（上学前练 30 分钟）和 “team’s formal practice from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.”（下午 4 点半到 6 点半的团队训练），总共 2.5 小时，故选 C。
答案：B
解析：第三段提到 “before exams, he cuts practice time to 1 hour a day”（考试前，他把训练时间减到每天 1 小时），可知他通过缩短训练时间平衡篮球和考试，故选 B。
答案：B
解析：第三段提到 “even 15 minutes of shooting helps him stay focused on his studies”（即使 15 分钟的投篮也能帮助他专注学习），可知他认为运动对学习有帮助，故选 B。
答案：A
解析：第四段提到 “wakes up 1 hour earlier (at 5:00 a.m.) to finish homework and review lessons”（早起 1 小时学习）和 “cuts practice time to 1 hour a day”（缩短训练时间），对应选项 A，故选 A。
（C）
答案：B
解析：第一段提到 “At 15, she made history by becoming the youngest player ever to join the US women’s national soccer team”（15 岁时，她成为加入美国女足国家队最年轻的球员，创造了历史），故选 B。
答案：C
解析：第二段提到 “there were few girls’ soccer teams in her area, so she often played against boys’ teams”（她所在地区的女足球队很少，所以她经常和男队比赛），故选 C。
答案：B
解析：第三段提到 “she hurt her ankle after a tackle... she refused to leave the field... the US team scored the winning goal”（她铲球时脚踝受伤，但拒绝离场，最终美国队获胜），故选 B。
答案：B
解析：第四段提到 “the foundation organizes free training camps and gives out equipment to girls from poor families”（基金会组织免费训练营，给贫困家庭的女孩发放装备），故选 B。
（D）
答案：B
解析：第一段提到 “looked at how team sports affect teenagers’ emotional health”（研究团队运动如何影响青少年的心理健康），可知研究目的是 “看团队运动是否影响青少年心理健康”，故选 B。
答案：C
解析：第二段提到 “students in the team sport group were 40% less likely to feel anxious or sad”（参加团队运动的学生感到焦虑或悲伤的可能性低 40%），故选 C。
答案：B
解析：第三段提到 “learn to communicate with teammates... deal with success and failure in a healthy way”（学会和队友沟通，以健康的方式应对成功和失败），可知团队运动通过这些帮助心理健康，故选 B。
答案：B
解析：第四段提到 “one school... added ‘team respect’ lessons to its sports program”（一所学校在体育课程中加入了 “团队尊重” 课），故选 B。
IV. 阅读表达（每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
答案：Because Tom used to be shy and afraid to speak in front of others, and he often stayed alone. His parents were worried about him.
解析：根据第一段 “Tom used to be a shy boy who was afraid to speak in front of others. He often stayed alone... His parents were worried”，总结父母鼓励他参加团队运动的原因。
答案：He didn’t know how to pass the ball and was afraid of making mistakes.
解析：第二段提到 “At first, Tom was nervous... He didn’t know how to pass the ball and was afraid of making mistakes”，直接提取关键信息。
答案：They noticed his anxiety, helped him practice, taught him basic skills and cheered him on during practice.
解析：第二段提到 “His teammates noticed his anxiety and helped him practice. They taught him basic skills and cheered him on during practice”，整合信息即可。
答案：He started talking to his classmates more, volunteered to give a presentation in class and became more outgoing.
解析：第三段提到 “He started talking to his classmates more and even volunteered to give a presentation in class... became more outgoing”，总结变化。
答案：He learned that it’s okay to make mistakes and what matters is trying again, and he also felt like he belonged to a group.
解析：第三段提到 “Soccer taught me that it’s okay to make mistakes—what matters is trying again. My teammates made me feel like I belonged”，提取核心感悟。
V. 书面表达（10 分）
题目 1 范文：Design a Sports Activity for Your Class
A Class Team-Building Relay Race
I want to design a "Team-Building Relay Race" for my class. It will be held on the school playground next Friday afternoon, lasting 1 hour.
The activity has three parts. First, we’ll divide the class into 6 teams of 8 students each. Second, the relay tasks include running 50 meters, passing a basketball to the next teammate, and solving a simple math problem (like 25×4) before passing the baton. Finally, the first team to finish all tasks wins a small prize—each member gets a sports bookmark.
The purpose of this activity is to strengthen our team spirit (we need to cooperate to win) and relieve study pressure (after mid-term exams, we can relax). I believe it will be successful: students will cheer for each other, and we’ll know more about helping teammates. It will make our class more united.
题目 2 范文：An Inspiring Story of a Sports Star You Admire
Lang Ping: The "Iron Hammer" Who Never Gives Up
The sports star I admire most is Lang Ping, a famous Chinese volleyball coach and former player. She is known as the "Iron Hammer" for her powerful spikes. As a player, she helped China win 5 world championships; as a coach, she led the Chinese women’s volleyball team to win the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2019 World Cup.
One inspiring story about her is during the 2016 Rio Olympics. Before the semi-final, one main player got injured. Lang Ping didn’t panic—she changed the team’s strategy quickly and encouraged the players to believe in themselves. Finally, the team won the game.
This story teaches me that "never giving up" is not just a slogan. When facing difficulties, we should stay calm and find solutions, just like Lang Ping. It also tells me that teamwork is key to success. I’ll remember her spirit when I face challenges in study or life.
评分标准（以 10 分为例）：
8-10 分：内容完整（覆盖所有要求），语句通顺无语法错误，逻辑清晰，有细节描写（如题目 1 的任务设计、题目 2 的具体赛事）；
5-7 分：内容较完整，有 1-2 处语法错误，逻辑基本清晰，细节较少；
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八年级上册期中培优测试卷
（满分 100 分 考试时间 90 分钟）
第一部分 听力（20 分）
I. 听短对话，选择最佳答案（每小题 1 分，共 5 分）
每段对话读一遍，注意细节干扰。
( )1.What does the girl need to buy for the volleyball practice
A. A new ball B. Knee pads C. A water bottle
( )2.Why didn’t the boy attend the kung fu class yesterday
A. He was ill B. He forgot the time C. He had a math test
( )3.What do we know about the Olympic torch relay
It starts in the host country
It ends at the opening ceremony
C. Only athletes can take part
( )4.How does the girl manage to practice tennis and finish homework
She gets up early to do homework
She skips some homework
C. She practices tennis on weekends only
( )5.What made the boy feel proud
He won a running race
He helped his teammate finish the race
C. His coach praised his effort
II. 听长对话，选择最佳答案（每小题 1 分，共 5 分）
听第一段长对话，回答第 6-7 题
( )6.What is the main reason for adding breakdancing to the 2024 Paris Olympics
To attract young people
To increase the number of sports
C. To show traditional culture
( )7.How many athletes will take part in breakdancing at the 2024 Olympics
A. 16 B. 32 C. 48
听第二段长对话，回答第 8-10 题
( )8.What percentage of students in the class spend over 3 hours on sports weekly
A. 15% B. 25% C. 35%
( )9.What do most students think is the biggest challenge of balancing sports and studies
A. Lack of time B. Tiredness C. Parent’s disagreement
( )10.What suggestion does the teacher give to solve the challenge
Reduce sports time
Make a detailed weekly plan
C. Ask classmates for help
III. 听长对白，选择最佳答案（每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
( )11. When did Liu Xiang start practicing hurdles
A. At 10 B. At 12 C. At 14
( )12. What problem did Liu Xiang face before the 2004 Athens Olympics
A. A knee injury B. Lack of confidence C. Difficulty in technique
( )13. What record did Liu Xiang set in 2004
He ran 110m hurdles in 12.91 seconds
He became the first Asian Olympic hurdles champion
C. Both A and B
( )14. Why did Liu Xiang withdraw from the 2008 Beijing Olympics
A. He was too nervous B. His old injury got worse C. He didn’t train enough
( )15. What does Liu Xiang want young athletes to learn from him
Winning is everything
Never give up even when facing difficulties
C. Choose a sport you’re good at
第二部分 笔试（80 分）
I. 单项选择（每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案，侧重语法灵活运用与词义辨析。
( )1.The 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony was one of ______ impressive events in Olympic history.
A. more B. most C. the most D. the more
( )2.My cousin ______ in the school swimming team for two years, and she has won three competitions.
A. is B. was C. has been D. will be
( )3.The ______ you understand the rules of a sport, the ______ you will perform in it.
A. well; good B. better; better C. more; worse D. deeper; worse
( )4.—Why did Mary refuse to join the basketball team
—Because she thought she ______ enough time to practice.
A. doesn’t have B. won’t have C. didn’t have D. hasn’t had
( )5.We should learn to keep a ______ between our daily chores and after-school sports.
A. balance B. balanced C. balancing D. balances
( )6.When the coach ______ the team’s performance, all players listened carefully.
A. discusses B. discussed C. was discussing D. is discussing
( )7.The Olympic flame ______ from ancient Greece to the host country every four years.
A. carries B. is carried C. was carried D. will carry
( )8.Some students feel ______ when they can’t meet their parents’ expectations in sports.
A. proud B. frustrated C. excited D. satisfied
( )9.—How did you ______ your fear of public speaking
—I joined the school debate club and practiced every week.
A. overcome B. develop C. express D. hide
( )10.The first Asian Games ______ in New Delhi, India in 1951.
A. hold B. held C. was held D. will be held
( )11.Regular exercise not only keeps us physically healthy but also ______ our mental strength.
A. improves B. improved C. is improving D. will improve
( )12.______ Tom was training for the marathon, he often ran 10 kilometers every morning.
A. While B. After C. Before D. Until
( )13.My friend often ______ her experience in the tennis competition with me, which inspires me a lot.
A. compares B. shares C. competes D. connects
( )14.The main goal of the Special Olympics is to help people with intellectual disabilities ______ their potential through sports.
A. discover B. discover C. discovering D. discovered
( )15.—What should we do when we fail in a sport
—We ______ blame ourselves. Instead, we should learn from mistakes.
A. shouldn’t B. couldn’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t
II. 完形填空（每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案，补全短文。
Lily has loved swimming since she was 6. At 12, she joined the city swimming team and dreamed of becoming an Olympic swimmer. However, a year ago, she hurt her shoulder during a tough training session. The doctor told her she had to stop swimming for at least 6 months. Lily felt 16 ______ and even thought about giving up her dream. Every day, she looked at photos of the swimming pool she used to train in, feeling even more 17 ______.
Her coach, Ms. Wang, noticed her sadness and had a heart-to-heart talk with her. “Recovery will be hard, but it’s also a chance to 18 ______ your mental strength,” Ms. Wang said. She suggested Lily watch swimming competitions on TV to learn new techniques and keep her love for the sport alive. Lily followed the advice. Every day, she did 19______ physical therapy to strengthen her shoulder. She also wrote down her 20 ______ in a diary—how her shoulder felt each day, what techniques she learned from the videos, and when she planned to return to the pool. She even noted down small details of the swimmers’ strokes she saw, hoping to 21 ______ them later.
After 5 months, the doctor allowed Lily to start light training. At first, she swam very slowly and felt 22 ______. Sometimes her shoulder ached slightly, but she 23 ______ to keep going. She practiced for 2 hours every day, and her teammates often stayed to cheer her on. “You’re making progress faster than we expected!” they told her. Lily’s hard work finally 24 ______. Three months later, she took part in a city swimming race and won third place. When she stood on the podium, she could hardly believe her eyes—all her efforts had been worth it.
When asked how she overcame the difficulty, Lily said, “It wasn’t easy. But I learned that 25 ______ doesn’t mean losing—it means finding another way to keep going. My coach and teammates gave me great 26 ______, and that helped a lot.” Now, Lily often shares her story with new members of the swimming team. She would 27 ______ with them during practice and tell them, “The 28 ______ challenges you face, the stronger you will become. Don’t let setbacks 29 ______ your dream. Keep trying, and you will 30 ______ it in the end.”
( )16.A. hopeless B. excited C. relaxed D. proud
( )17.A. lonely B. energetic C. calm D. brave
( )18.A. build B. test C. lose D. show
( )19.A. regular B. occasional C. quick D. lazy
( )20.A. progress B. feelings C. mistakes D. complaints
( )21.A. use B. forget C. ignore D. hide
( )22.A. disappointed B. happy C. confident D. surprised
( )23.A. refused B. decided C. stopped D. hesitated
( )24.A. paid off B. gave up C. turned down D. put off
( )25.A. resting B. winning C. failing D. competing
( )26.A. support B. pressure C. trouble D. doubt
( )27.A. practice B. argue C. fight D. compete
( )28.A. bigger B. smaller C. easier D. fewer
( )29.A. stop B. achieve C. change D. realize
( )30.A. make B. take C. get D. have
III. 阅读理解（每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
（A）
The Olympic Games are always adding new sports to keep up with the times. For the 2024 Paris Olympics, four new sports were added: breakdancing (officially called “breaking”), skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. These sports are popular among young people, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hopes they will attract more young viewers.
Breaking made its first Olympic appearance in Paris. Athletes compete in “battles”—two dancers take turns performing moves like spins and freezes to music. Judges score them based on creativity, technique, and energy. Skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing were first added to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and were kept for Paris because of their popularity.
The IOC also considers other factors when adding new sports, such as gender equality and global popularity. For example, breaking has both men’s and women’s events, which fits the IOC’s goal of equal opportunities for male and female athletes.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
( )31. Why did the IOC add breaking to the 2024 Paris Olympics
It is a traditional sport B. It is popular with young people
C. It has a long history D. It is easy to organize
( )32. What do we know about breaking from the passage
It is a team sport B. Athletes are scored by their speed
C. It includes spins and freezes D. It was first added to the Tokyo Olympics
( )33. Which sport was NOT new to the 2024 Paris Olympics
A. Breaking B. Skateboarding C. Surfing D. Both B and C
（B）
Zhang Wei is a high school student who excels in both studies and sports. He is the captain of the school basketball team and has a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9—one of the highest in his grade. Many classmates wonder how he manages to do well in both areas without dropping the ball.
Zhang’s secret lies in a strict daily schedule he sticks to. He wakes up at 6:00 a.m. every day and does 30 minutes of basketball practice, focusing on basic skills like dribbling and shooting. After school, he joins the team’s formal practice from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. When he gets home, he eats dinner quickly, then starts homework at 7:30 p.m. He finishes all assignments by 10:00 p.m. and spends the next 30 minutes reviewing what he learned in class that day before going to bed.
Zhang also knows how to adjust his schedule when life gets busy. For example, before a big match, he adds 30 minutes to his practice time but wakes up 1 hour earlier (at 5:00 a.m.) to finish homework and review lessons. When exams come, he cuts practice time to 1 hour a day but never skips exercise—he says even 15 minutes of shooting helps him stay focused on his studies.
Last month, Zhang’s team played an important match against a rival school. The match was on a Friday, and he had mid-term exams the following Monday. He followed his adjusted schedule strictly: early mornings for studying, short after-school practices, and no late nights. In the end, his team won the match, and he got A’s in all his exams. “Balance isn’t about doing everything equally,” Zhang says. “It’s about prioritizing what matters most at each moment.”
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
( )34. How long does Zhang Wei practice basketball on a normal school day
A. 30 minutes B. 2 hours C. 2.5 hours D. 3 hours
( )35. What does Zhang do to balance basketball and exams
He stops practicing basketball B. He practices for a shorter time
C. He does homework after practice D. He gives up some lessons
( )36. What does Zhang think of exercise
It takes too much time B. It helps him with his studies
C. It makes him tired D. It is less important than studies
( )37. What did Zhang do before the important match and mid-term exams last month
A. He woke up earlier to study and cut practice time
B. He gave up the match to focus on exams
C. He asked classmates to help him with homework
D. He practiced basketball for 3 hours every day
（C）
Mia Hamm is widely regarded as one of the greatest female soccer players of all time. She was born in 1972 in the United States and fell in love with soccer at the age of 5. Her father, a soccer coach, taught her the basics, and she quickly showed talent—by 10, she was playing with girls twice her age. At 15, she made history by becoming the youngest player ever to join the US women’s national soccer team.
Mia faced many challenges in her career. When she was young, there were few girls’ soccer teams in her area, so she often played against boys’ teams. The boys were bigger and faster, but Mia didn’t back down—she used her speed and skill to keep up. Later, she struggled with injuries: in 1997, she had to miss a whole season due to a knee injury. During her recovery, she worked with physical therapists every day and watched game videos to improve her strategy. She came back stronger the next year.
One of Mia’s most memorable moments was during the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup final. In the first half, she hurt her ankle after a tackle. The pain was so bad that she could barely run, but she refused to leave the field. She had her ankle taped tightly and continued playing. With her leadership, the US team scored the winning goal in the second half. This moment became a symbol of her determination and made women’s soccer more popular around the world.
During her career, Mia helped the US team win two Olympic gold medals (1996 and 2004) and two FIFA Women’s World Cups (1991 and 1999). She scored 158 goals in international games—a record that stood for years. After retiring in 2004, Mia started a foundation to help young girls play soccer. The foundation organizes free training camps and gives out equipment to girls from poor families. “Sports teach you to be persistent and work with others,” Mia said. “These skills help you in all parts of life.”
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
( )38. When did Mia Hamm join the US women’s national soccer team
A. At 5 B. At 15 C. At 19 D. At 24
( )39. Why did Mia play against boys’ teams when she was young
She liked competing with boys B. Boys’ teams were stronger
C. There were few girls’ teams D. Her coach asked her to
( )40. What happened to Mia during the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup final
A. She missed the final due to a knee injury
B. She hurt her ankle but kept playing and helped the team win
C. She scored the first goal of the match
D. She became the captain of the team that year
( )41. What did Mia do with her foundation after retiring
A. She trained the US women’s national team
B. She organized free soccer camps for young girls
C. She wrote a book about her soccer career
D. She worked as a TV commentator for soccer games
（D）Team Sports and Teenagers’ Emotional Health
A recent study by Greenfield University looked at how team sports affect teenagers’ emotional health. The researchers followed 500 students aged 13 to 15 from five different middle schools for one year. They divided the students into two groups: the first group played a team sport (like basketball, volleyball, or soccer) at least twice a week, while the second group didn’t play any team sports at all.
During the year, the researchers checked in with the students every three months. They asked about feelings of anxiety, sadness, and confidence, and also talked to teachers about the students’ relationships with classmates. At the end of the year, the results were clear: students in the team sport group were 40% less likely to feel anxious or sad than those in the non-sport group. They also had better relationships—85% of them said they had at least three close friends, compared to 60% in the non-sport group.
The researchers explained why team sports help. When teenagers play on a team, they learn to communicate with teammates, support each other when things go wrong, and celebrate together when they win. These experiences help them build confidence and learn to deal with success and failure in a healthy way. For example, a student who misses a goal in a soccer game might feel bad at first, but teammates’ encouragement helps them see that one mistake doesn’t define them.
However, the study also noted that the benefits of team sports depend on the coach and team environment. If a coach is too strict—yelling at players for mistakes—or if teammates are unfriendly, students may feel more stressed instead of happier. To fix this, the researchers suggested that schools train coaches to be supportive and create rules that encourage kindness among teammates. One school in the study even added “team respect” lessons to its sports program, and after six months, students’ stress levels dropped by 25%.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
( )42. What was the purpose of the study by Greenfield University
A. To find out how to improve teenagers’ grades
B. To see if team sports affect teenagers’ emotional health
C. To compare team sports and individual sports
D. To learn about teenagers’ favorite sports
( )43. What did the researchers find about the team sport group
A. They were more likely to feel anxious
B. They had fewer close friends
C. They were 40% less likely to feel sad
D. They performed worse in school
( )44. Why do team sports help teenagers’ emotional health, according to the study
A. They teach students to focus only on winning
B. They help students learn to communicate and deal with success/failure
C. They give students more free time to relax
D. They let students avoid difficult schoolwork
( )45. What did the school do to improve the team environment
A. It stopped all strict coaches from working with students
B. It added “team respect” lessons to the sports program
C. It asked non-sport students to join team sports
D. It reduced the number of team sports offered
IV. 阅读表达（每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
阅读短文，回答问题。
Tom used to be a shy boy who was afraid to speak in front of others. He often stayed alone during breaks and didn’t join any after-school activities. His parents were worried, so they encouraged him to try a team sport. Tom chose soccer because he liked watching soccer games on TV.
At first, Tom was nervous to join the team. He didn’t know how to pass the ball and was afraid of making mistakes. His teammates noticed his anxiety and helped him practice. They taught him basic skills and cheered him on during practice. The coach also gave him small tasks, like passing to a teammate, to build his confidence.
After three months, Tom changed a lot. He started talking to his classmates more and even volunteered to give a presentation in class. He said, “Soccer taught me that it’s okay to make mistakes—what matters is trying again. My teammates made me feel like I belonged, and that helped me become more outgoing.”
Now Tom is still on the soccer team and has made many friends. He even helps new team members who are as shy as he used to be.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
46. Why did Tom’s parents encourage him to play a team sport
47. What made Tom nervous when he first joined the soccer team
48. How did Tom’s teammates help him
49. What changes happened to Tom after three months
50. What did Tom learn from playing soccer
V. 书面表达（10 分）
从以下两个题目中任选一个，写一篇不少于 60 词的短文，需包含细节与逻辑。
题目 1：Design a Sports Activity for Your Class
要求：1. 说明活动名称、时间和流程；2. 阐述活动目的（如增强团队意识、缓解学习压力）；3. 预测活动效果。
题目 2：An Inspiring Story of a Sports Star You Admire
要求：1. 简要介绍明星的项目和成就；2. 描述一个体现其精神的具体故事；3. 分享这个故事对你的启示。
