Ⅰ. Match the words with the explanations.
()1. judge
()2. baton
()3. pull-up
()4. shot-put
()5. boxing
()6. smooth
()7. competition
A. a relay stick
B. a gloved fighting sport
C. the action of competing
D. pulling oneself up on a bar
E. without problems or delays
F. throwing a heavy metal ball far
G. a person who decides results in games

1. G
2. A
3. D
4. F
5. B
6. E
7. C

【分析】
本题为英语单词与释义匹配题，解题思路为：先准确理解每个单词的含义，再逐一分析各选项释义的内容，将单词与对应释义进行匹配。具体步骤：1. 明确各单词的核心词义；2. 解读每个选项释义的含义；3. 一一对应匹配单词与释义，确保逻辑一致。
【解析】
我们逐一分析单词与释义的对应关系：
1. judge意为“裁判”，对应G选项“比赛中判定结果的人”；
2. baton意为“接力棒”，对应A选项“接力用的棒”；
3. pull-up意为“引体向上”，对应D选项“在单杠上拉自己向上”；
4. shot-put意为“铅球运动”，对应F选项“扔重金属球远”；
5. boxing意为“拳击”，对应B选项“戴手套的格斗运动”；
6. smooth意为“顺利的”，对应E选项“没有问题或延迟”；
7. competition意为“竞赛”，对应C选项“竞争的行为”。
【答案】
1.G 2.A 3.D 4.F 5.B 6.E 7.C
【知识点】
英语词汇匹配、单词词义辨析
【点评】
本题考查基础英语单词的词义与释义匹配，属于词汇基础题，难度较低，旨在巩固常见运动类、名词、形容词的核心词义。
【难度系数】
0.8

Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the phrases in the box.
sign up take the lead catch up with look forward to make up ground on
1. He is trying hard to the swimmer in front.
2. David for the marathon to challenge himself.
3. In the relay race, our runner sped up to the leading team.
4. Chen Jie the coming Spring Festival that her family will spend together.
5. With all classmates shouting loudly for us, our team and kept winning the relay race.

1. catch up with
2. signed up
3. make up ground on
4. looks forward to
5. took the lead

【分析】
首先明确方框内各短语的含义：sign up（报名）、take the lead（带头，领先）、catch up with（赶上）、look forward to（期待）、make up ground on（追上，弥补差距）。解题时需结合句子语境判断短语，再根据主语和时态要求调整动词形式，比如一般现在时的第三人称单数、一般过去时的动词变形等。
【解析】
1. 句意为“他正努力赶上前面的游泳者”，catch up with表示“赶上”，符合语境，try hard to后接动词原形，故填catch up with；
2. 句意为“David报名参加马拉松来挑战自己”，sign up for意为“报名参加”，动作已发生，用一般过去时，故填signed up；
3. 句意为“在接力赛中，我们的选手加速以追上领先的队伍”，make up ground on表示“追上”，符合语境，to后接动词原形，故填make up ground on；
4. 句意为“陈杰期待着她家人将一起度过的即将到来的春节”，look forward to表示“期待”，主语Chen Jie是第三人称单数，描述现在的状态，用一般现在时，故填looks forward to；
5. 句意为“在所有同学为我们大声加油的情况下，我们队带头并在接力赛中一直获胜”，take the lead表示“带头”，后面kept为过去式，时态一致，用一般过去时，故填took the lead。
【答案】
1. catch up with
2. signed up
3. make up ground on
4. looks forward to
5. took the lead
【知识点】
动词短语辨析；一般过去时；一般现在时
【点评】
本题考查常用动词短语的词义辨析及动词的时态变形，需结合句子语境选择合适短语，再根据主语和动作发生的时间调整动词形式，是初中英语短语应用的基础题型，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6

Ⅲ. Read and answer the questions.
Lily: Hello, everyone! Finally here comes the exciting women’s volleyball match!
I’m Lily.
Tom: This is Tom. Welcome to today’s game between Class 7 and Class 8!
Lily: Look! The players are on the court. The referee blows the whistle, and the match is about to start.
Tom: They’re off! Zhang Fan from Class 7 serves a powerful jump serve!
Lily: Wang Yu receives it perfectly, and sets the ball for Li Na. Li Na spikes(扣球) it hard! Point for Class 7!
Tom: Now it’s Class 8’s turn to serve. Chen Hui serves a tricky float serve.
Lily: Oh, Class 7’s receiver misses the ball! Class 8 wins the point. What a close game!
Tom: Li Lei takes the lead for Class 8 with a great spike. Wait a minute! Zhang Fan makes a perfect block!
Lily: Here comes ▲. It’s 24-23! Wang Yu sets a great ball, and Li Na spikes it again!
Tom: And here’s the ball landing on Class 8’s court! They win the match! The winner is Class 7!
Lily: Congratulations to Class 7!
()1. Who are the reporters of the match?
A. Lily and Tom.
B. Li Lei and Wang Yu.
C. Li Na and Chen Hui.
D. Zhang Fan and Wang Yu.
()2. What situation does this conversation take place in?
A. Volleyball training in PE class.
B. A live women’s volleyball match.
C. Discussing sports matches in class.
D. Watching a volleyball match on TV.
()3. Which of the following can be put into the blank “▲”?
A. the match point
B. a short break
C. a powerful spike
D. the first serve
()4. How did the speakers feel while watching the match? Choose TWO answers.
A. Nervous.
B. Relaxed.
C. Upset.
D. Excited.
E. Calm.
5. Who won this volleyball game?

6. Do you like volleyball? Give your reasons.

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. AD
5. Class 7 won the game.
6. Possible versions: Yes, I do. Because it is a fun team sport. It is exciting to watch and play, and it needs teamwork. / No, I don’t. Because it is tiring to play, and it is easy to get hurt.

【分析】
解答本题需先通读对话把握核心内容，再针对各问题定位原文信息：1题找对话中自我介绍的记者；2题结合场景描述判断比赛类型；3题根据上下文比分推断空白处内容；4题从对话关键词判断说话者情绪；5题直接提取获胜方；6题结合排球特点合理表达观点。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据对话开头Lily说“I’m Lily.”，Tom说“This is Tom. Welcome to today’s game between Class 7 and Class 8!”可知，Lily和Tom是比赛的记者，故选A。
2. 推理判断题：对话开头提到“the exciting women’s volleyball match”，且内容为现场解说比赛进程，因此场景是现场女子排球赛，故选B。
3. 推理判断题：空白前比分是24-23，结合后文“Li Na spikes it again! And here’s the ball landing on Class 8’s court! They win the match!”可知，此处是赛点（match point），故选A。
4. 推理判断题：对话开头提到“exciting”，且提到“What a close game!”说明比赛紧张，因此说话者的感受是兴奋和紧张，故选AD。
5. 细节理解题：根据对话最后“The winner is Class 7!”可知，Class 7赢得比赛。
6. 主观表达题：结合排球的特点（团队合作、有趣、刺激等），给出合理回答即可，例如肯定回答说明喜欢的原因，否定回答说明不喜欢的原因。
【答案】
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. AD
5. Class 7 won the game.
6. Yes, I do. Because it is a fun team sport that requires teamwork and makes me feel excited.（答案不唯一，合理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、推理判断
【点评】
本题为排球比赛现场解说类阅读理解题，涵盖细节查找、推理判断和主观表达题型，考查学生提取信息、逻辑推理及语言表达能力，贴近生活实际，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6