二、完形填空
阅读短文，从每小题的四个选项中，选出一个能填入文中相应空白处的最佳答案。
When my friend suggested that we join the new Tai Chi Club, I thought he was 1. I always believed Tai Chi was for old people. However, after the first class, I realized that I was wrong. It was amazing. Tai Chi led to a big 2 both in my body and mind.
I still remember my first few Tai Chi classes. The basic skill I learned was keeping a balance. An action was called “golden rooster(公鸡) standing on one leg”. Following the instructions, I tried to 3 on one leg. It seemed that it was not a hard one, but I still failed many times. Soon, I felt bored and tired. I started to doubt myself. Maybe I was really 4 in this kind of exercise. Just then, my coach taught me how to relax myself. Step by step, I made 5. Later, I was able to do more difficult actions and feel at peace as well. My love for Tai Chi became 6. I even wanted to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind Tai Chi.
I discovered Tai Chi is 7 rooted in Chinese yin and yang. The practice of it helps to keep a balance through opposites: left and right, up and down, breathing in and breathing out. Finally, Tai Chi brings about a state of body balance and 8 peace.
Now I can honestly say it helps me become much 9. I sleep better at night, and I am more active during the day. More importantly, practicing Tai Chi has made me better 10 Chinese culture. I am sure I will continue to practice Tai Chi and enjoy the advantages it has brought me.
1. A. joking B. waiting
C. reading D. explaining
2. A. decision B. problem
C. change D. love
3. A. sit B. stand
C. lie D. jump
4. A. correct B. interested
C. strict D. weak
5. A. mistakes B. progress
C. promises D. trouble
6. A. strong B. quiet
C. strange D. important
7. A. deeply B. terribly
C. heavily D. happily
8. A. world B. mind
C. life D. work
9. A. safer B. heavier
C. prouder D. healthier
10. A. understand B. teach
C. translate D. encourage

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. A

【分析】
做完形填空需遵循“先通览全文明主旨，再逐空结合语境、词义辨析、固定搭配及逻辑关系解题”的思路：首先通读全文，把握作者从误解太极到爱上太极、理解其背后中国文化的情感转变；再针对每个空，结合前后文语境排除干扰项，确定最佳答案。
【解析】
1. 第1空：后文提到作者一直认为太极是给老人的，因此对朋友建议加入太极俱乐部的行为，作者觉得是“开玩笑”，选A。
2. 第2空：太极让作者的身心发生了大“改变”，其他选项（决定、问题、爱）不符合语境，选C。
3. 第3空：前文明确提到太极动作是“金鸡独立”，即单腿“站立”，选B。
4. 第4空：作者多次练习失败后，怀疑自己在这类运动上很“弱”，选D。
5. 第5空：固定搭配“make progress”意为“取得进步”，结合教练指导后作者的进步，选B。
6. 第6空：作者对太极的喜爱变得更“强烈”，选A。
7. 第7空：太极“深深”根植于中国阴阳文化，选A。
8. 第8空：太极带来身体平衡和“心灵”平静，对应前文的“body”，选B。
9. 第9空：后文提到睡眠好、白天活跃，说明太极让作者更“健康”，选D。
10. 第10空：练习太极让作者更好“理解”中国文化，选A。
【答案】
1. A；2. C；3. B；4. D；5. B；6. A；7. A；8. B；9. D；10. A
【知识点】
完形填空解题技巧，词义辨析，固定搭配
【点评】
本文为记叙文，讲述作者对太极的认知转变，贴近生活，考查学生对上下文语境的理解及基础词汇的运用能力，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6

三、阅读理解
阅读短文，从每个小题的四个选项中，选出能
回答所给问题或完成句子的最佳答案。
Sports might have started as a way to survive. Long ago, people ran, jumped, and climbed to stay alive. Hunters were known for their special skills. Wall paint-ings from centuries ago, showing activities like wrestling or dancing, were found in an Egyptian tomb. The ancient Greeks made a big change by holding the first Olympic Games.
Modern sports began in England in the early 19th century and then spread globally. These became the models for sports such as football that we play now.
Sports come in many shapes and sizes. Organized sports, whether swimming or ice hockey, are serious forms of play. There are rules to obey, skills and positions to learn, and plans to carry out. Team sports like soccer require you to work with team-mates, while individual（个人的）sports such as tennis focus on your personal per-formance.
There's no doubt that sports are valua-ble. The American Academy of Pediatrics says play is important for kids' and teens' thinking, bodies, social lives and feelings. Sports exercise our bodies and teach us about ourselves and our world. Organized sports get us using our bodies and minds, which makes us more imaginative, curious, and creative. The skills we learn can help us in school and later at work.
In an ideal world, sports would always be fun. But in reality, sports can cause
physical hurt like broken bones, and also harm in mind. In team sports, misunder-standings and hurt feelings are part of the learning process. Sports are supposed to bring people together, but they can also drive people apart. But even when they're not always cheerful experiences, they show us how to face life's challenges.
You don't have to be on a school team. But many, like school coaches, have found ways to make play their work, which makes them feel whole.
There's no better place to play and learn about the world than on a sports field. No matter what sport you choose, the key is to play for fun. When you do, you're already a winner.
1. In which part of a newspaper can we probably read this passage?
A. Travel.
B. Nature.
C. Technology.
D. Entertainment.
2. Why is play important for teenagers according to the passage?
A. It reduces their physical hurt easily.
B. It improves their mind and body health.
C. It helps them have more time for sleep.
D. It teaches them how to win competi-tions.
3. Which of the following is the writer's opinion?
A. People should try to become a famous athlete.
B. People can play mainly for fun and en-joyment.
C. Trying team sports is better than in-dividual ones.
D. Avoiding sports that cause hurt is the best choice.
4. What may be the best title for the pas-sage?
A. The Styles of Sports.
B. The History of Sports.
C. The Charm of Sports.
D. The Challenges of Sports.

1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C

【分析】
首先通读全文，明确文章围绕体育的起源、发展、价值及意义展开。针对各小题采用对应解题方法：1. 第1题需结合文章主题判断报纸板块；2. 第2题是细节理解题，定位原文中青少年运动重要性的表述匹配选项；3. 第3题查找作者明确表达的观点；4. 第4题梳理全文核心内容确定主旨标题。
【解析】
1. 第1题：文章核心是体育相关内容，属于休闲娱乐类范畴，因此最可能出现在报纸的娱乐板块，故选D。
2. 第2题：根据原文第四段“The American Academy of Pediatrics says play is important for kids' and teens' thinking, bodies, social lives and feelings.”可知，运动对青少年的思维、身体等有益，对应B选项“改善他们的身心健康”，故选B。
3. 第3题：根据原文最后一段“No matter what sport you choose, the key is to play for fun.”可知作者认为运动的关键是为了乐趣，对应B选项，故选B。
4. 第4题：文章不仅讲述体育的起源、发展，更突出其价值与魅力，A选项“体育的风格”、B选项“体育的历史”、D选项“体育的挑战”均为片面内容，只有C选项“体育的魅力”贴合全文主旨，故选C。
【答案】
1.D 2.B 3.B 4.C
【知识点】
阅读理解解题技巧、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为体育主题的阅读理解题，考查学生对文章细节的定位、作者观点的把握及主旨的归纳，需学生仔细阅读原文匹配信息，整体难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7