Ⅳ. Choose the best answer and complete the passage.
Volleyball is my favourite sport. I love playing it with my friends 1 it is fun and helps me stay active. In a volleyball match, there are two teams, and each team tries to score points by throwing the ball over the net. The team that gets the most points wins.
To play volleyball, players need special gear. The most important things are 2 clothes and good shoes to protect our ankles and knees. In the gym, we can practise our volleyball skills like jumping to hit the ball and throwing it to our teammates. It’s important to warm up before playing to avoid 3.
Sometimes, while playing, a player might fall or hurt himself. For example, I once twisted my ankle while trying to jump high to block a shot. It was 4, but I made sure to rest and take care of it. I also learned the importance of safety during the game. It 5 us not only to stay healthy, but also to learn teamwork.
()1. A. if B. because C. though D. until
()2. A. comfortable B. expensive C. heavy D. beautiful
()3. A. illness B. danger C. hurt D. failure
()4. A. wonderful B. painful C. exciting D. boring
()5. A. asks B. tells C. helps D. allows

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C

【分析】本题为完形填空题型，需结合上下文逻辑关系及词汇含义逐一分析每个空格。第1空：前句陈述“我喜欢和朋友打排球”，后句说明喜欢的原因（有趣、保持活力），需选表原因的连词；第2空：描述打排球所需的衣服，结合常识应选合适的形容词；第3空：热身的目的是避免受伤，需选符合语境的名词；第4空：前文提到扭到脚踝，需选描述感受的形容词；第5空：结合语境，运动对我们的作用是帮助，需选合适的动词。
【解析】1. 考查连词。前半句表结果，后半句表原因，because表原因，故选B；2. 考查形容词。打排球需要舒适的衣服，comfortable符合语境，故选A；3. 考查名词。热身是为了避免受伤，hurt作名词意为“受伤”，故选C；4. 考查形容词。扭脚踝会疼痛，painful符合，故选B；5. 考查动词。运动帮助我们保持健康和学习团队合作，helps符合，故选C。
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C
【知识点】连词用法、形容词辨析、动词词义
【点评】本题考查完形填空的语境理解与基础词汇运用，需结合上下文逻辑及生活常识解题，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6