Ⅰ. Match the words with the explanations.
()1. mascot n. A. a good luck symbol
()2. motto n. B. to do something very well
()3. citizen n. C. naturally good at something
()4. master n. D. a peaceful, pleasing agreement
()5. talented adj. E. a person who belongs to a country
()6. harmony n. F. a short sentence that shows one's goal

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

【分析】
本题为英语词汇与释义匹配题，解题思路为：先明确每个单词的词性和核心含义，再逐一解读选项的解释内容，最后将单词与匹配的释义一一对应，完成填空。
【解析】
1. mascot意为“吉祥物”，对应A选项“a good luck symbol（好运象征）”；
2. motto意为“座右铭”，对应F选项“a short sentence that shows one's goal（表达个人目标的短句）”；
3. citizen意为“公民”，对应E选项“a person who belongs to a country（属于某个国家的人）”；
4. master（名词）意为“大师”，对应B选项“to do something very well（把某事做得很好）”；
5. talented意为“有天赋的”，对应C选项“naturally good at something（天生擅长某事）”；
6. harmony意为“和谐”，对应D选项“a peaceful, pleasing agreement（和平愉悦的一致）”。
【答案】
1. A 2. F 3. E 4. B 5. C 6. D
【知识点】
英语词汇匹配、词义辨析
【点评】
本题为基础词汇匹配题，考察常见单词的基本含义，难度较低，适合巩固基础词汇。
【难度系数】
0.8

Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the phrases in the box.
try out compete against in wonder gain attention
set a record fall in love with come-from-behind
1. His creative ideas soon made him from teachers and classmates.
2. After months of strict training, he finally in the field competition.
3. With strong teamwork, the team achieved victory in the final match.
4. She soon painting because it let her express her true feelings freely.
5. Though it is challenging to such a strong team, we never give up easily.
6. We stood there at the bright colourful fireworks lighting up the night sky.
7. Filled with a deep love for dance, she is ready to for the school dance team.

1. gain attention 2. set a record 3. come-from-behind 4. fell in love with
5. compete against 6. in wonder 7. try out

【分析】
本题要求用方框内短语的正确形式完成句子，解题思路如下：
1. 先明确方框内各短语的含义与用法：try out（参加选拔；试用）、compete against（与……竞争）、in wonder（惊奇地，副词短语）、gain attention（获得关注，动词短语）、set a record（创纪录，动词短语）、fall in love with（爱上，动词短语）、come-from-behind（逆袭的，形容词）。
2. 逐个分析句子：结合句子固定搭配（如make sb do sth、be ready to do sth）、语境（如时态、修饰成分），匹配合适的短语并调整形式，确保语法正确、语义通顺。
【解析】
1. 句意：他的创意很快让他获得老师和同学的关注。make sb do sth是固定搭配，需用动词短语，结合语境选gain attention。
2. 句意：经过数月严格训练，他终于在田野比赛中创了纪录。由过去的时间背景可知用动词过去式，set的过去式仍为set，故填set a record。
3. 句意：凭借强大团队合作，队伍在决赛中取得逆袭的胜利。此处修饰名词victory需用形容词，come-from-behind是形容词，意为“逆袭的”，故填come-from-behind。
4. 句意：她很快爱上绘画，因为绘画能让她自由表达真实感受。由语境可知是过去的动作，fall的过去式为fell，故填fell in love with。
5. 句意：虽然和这么强的队伍竞争有挑战性，但我们不轻易放弃。it is challenging to do sth是固定搭配，需用动词短语，结合语境选compete against。
6. 句意：我们站在那里，惊奇地看着明亮多彩的烟花照亮夜空。此处修饰动词stood需用副词短语，in wonder是副词短语，意为“惊奇地”，故填in wonder。
7. 句意：怀着对舞蹈的热爱，她准备参加学校舞蹈队的选拔。be ready to do sth是固定搭配，try out for是固定短语，意为“参加……的选拔”，故填try out。
【答案】
1. gain attention 2. set a record 3. come-from-behind 4. fell in love with 5. compete against 6. in wonder 7. try out
【知识点】
动词短语的用法；形容词的用法；介词短语的用法
【点评】
本题考查短语在具体语境中的正确运用，需学生掌握短语含义、词性及句子结构，结合语境选择合适短语并调整形式，是注重基础运用的题型。
【难度系数】
0.6

Ⅲ. Read and complete the tasks.
①The Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube are two of Beijing’s most famous buildings, constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. They are not only architectural wonders but also symbols of great historical significance for China.
② The Bird’s Nest was designed by the Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron together with Chinese architect Li Xinggang. Its special steel structure looks just like a huge bird’s nest. It hosted the grand opening and closing ceremonies as well as all the athletic events. Through this wonderful stadium, China showed the world its confidence and capability in hosting the Olympic Games successfully.
③Next to it stands the Water Cube, designed by Chinese and Australian designers. Its bubble-like appearance gives it a unique blue and modern look. It hosted swimming, diving and other water sports events, where many world records were broken.
④ These two buildings are of great historical significance. The 2008 Beijing Olympics helped China connect more closely with the world, showing a combination of traditional Chinese culture and modern technology. Today, they are still widely used for sports events, concerts and exhibitions.
⑤In short, the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube are not only amazing architectural works, but also important symbols of China’s progress and inspiring Olympic spirit.
A. Take notes. No more than five words for each blank.

B. Answer the questions.
()1. How is the passage organized?
A. ①
② ③ ④
⑤
B. ①
② ③
④ ⑤
C. ①
②
③ ④ ⑤
D. ①
② ③
④ ⑤

2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5?

3. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. 1. Water Cube 2. Designers 3. bird’s nest-like steel structure
4. sports events, concerts and exhibitions
B. 1. A
2. The two paragraphs tell us the historical significance and the symbolic meaning of the two buildings.
3. To introduce the two buildings and explain why they are important symbols of China’s progress and Olympic spirit.

【分析】
本题分为A、B两部分，A部分要求根据原文填写笔记，每空不超过5词，需定位原文对应信息；B部分考查文章结构、段落主旨及写作目的，需梳理文章脉络，归纳各部分核心内容。解题时先通读全文，明确各段落大意，再针对每个问题定位原文，提取关键信息作答。
【解析】
A部分：
1. 对应原文第③段核心建筑为Water Cube，故填Water Cube；
2. 原文第②段讲鸟巢设计师，第③段讲水立方设计师，对应笔记项为Designers；
3. 原文第②段提到鸟巢的结构是bird’s nest-like steel structure，符合要求；
4. 原文第④段末句提到两建筑的用途是sports events, concerts and exhibitions，匹配要求。
B部分：
1. 文章结构：①总起介绍两建筑；②讲鸟巢；③讲水立方；④讲历史意义；⑤总结，对应结构为①，②③，④⑤，选A；
2. 第④段讲两建筑的历史意义，第⑤段讲其象征意义，故主旨为两建筑的历史意义和象征意义；
3. 全文围绕鸟巢和水立方展开，介绍它们并说明其作为中国进步和奥运精神象征的重要性，此为写作目的。
【答案】
A. 1. Water Cube 2. Designers 3. bird’s nest-like steel structure 4. sports events, concerts and exhibitions
B. 1. A
2. The two paragraphs tell us the historical significance and the symbolic meaning of the two buildings.
3. To introduce the two buildings and explain why they are important symbols of China’s progress and Olympic spirit.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、文章结构分析、主旨大意归纳
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解综合题，考查细节查找、文章结构梳理及主旨归纳能力，需学生具备快速定位原文信息、理清文章逻辑的能力，整体难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6