B)阅读短文，在文中空白处填入1个适当的单词，或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。
When I was 15, I got a summer job in a hospital. I 1 (tell) that my duties would include sweeping the floor. I smiled and remembered Dad's words.
Although my job was simple, it made me feel 2 (excite). I treated it as 3 challenge because it was my first job. I learned to be on time and tried to do everything well. In return, I was treated with respect by doctors, nurses and 4 (patient). Each morning, I thought that the dirty dishes would make patients sicker 5 I washed them. After breakfast was done, I started 6 (clean) toilets. Even though I was tired, I wanted the job to be done 7 (good). People would say, "That young boy really does a good job. " That gave me a sense of pride.
Working in the hospital taught me that taking pride 8 one's job is important. It does not matter whether the job is sweeping the floor or 9 (manage) a large business. When I do these jobs, my father's words have always stayed with me. I 10 (sweep) the floor before and I am a manager now. I think Dad is proud of me.
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四、时事热点 阅读理解。
The 2026 Jiangsu Football City League started wonderfully at Changzhou Olympic Sports Centre on 11 April. In the opening match, Changzhou FC beat last season's runner-up(亚军) Nantong FC 3-0. A total of 40, 832 fans filled the stadium(体育场) and created a lively atmosphere. Midfielder(中场球员) Wang Hongyu scored an important penalty in the 34th minute, which was the highlight of the game.
After the first round, Changzhou FC took the lead in the rankings with a goal difference(净胜球) of +3. Wuxi FC, Yancheng FC and Suzhou FC also got 3 points each. Wuxi defeated Zhenjiang 3-1, Yancheng beat Lianyungang 2-0, and Suzhou won a narrow victory over Yangzhou 1-0. Nanjing FC and Xuzhou FC did not play any matches in the first round.
New rules have been used this season. In the regular season(常规赛), teams play against each other once. In the knockout stage(淘汰赛), teams play two matches, one at each side's home ground. The match time is scheduled around public holidays to attract more fans. Besides, the average age of players is only 22. 32. It shows a clear trend(趋势) of younger players, and many local young players show their great talent.
The league is more popular than before. Online live broadcasts(直播) of the league became hot on social media, and fans from other provinces can enjoy special services. The old single competition pattern has been broken. More teams compete for the championship, making it the most popular local football event in Jiangsu.
()1. Which result occurred in the first round of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League?
A. Nantong FC beat Changzhou FC 3-0.
B. Wuxi FC defeated Zhenjiang 3-1.
C. Yangzhou FC drew with Suzhou FC 1-1.
D. Lianyungang FC won against Yancheng FC 2-0.
()2. What is the average age of players in this season's league?
A. 21. 32.
B. 22. 32.
C. 23. 32.
D. 24. 32.
()3. 创新考法—行文方式 How is the passage mainly organized?
A. By comparing different teams' performances.
B. By explaining the causes and effects of the league's popularity.
C. By introducing the league's key information in logical order.
D. By describing the development of the league over time.
()4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Changzhou FC played well in the opening match.
B. The 2026 Jiangsu Football City League is new and popular.
C. The 2026 Jiangsu Football City League has new rules.
D. Young players played well in the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League.