Chengdu, a city in southwest China, will host the 12th World Games from August 7 to 17, 2025. This is the first time mainland China has held this international event. Over 5,000 athletes from around 100 countries will compete in 35 sports. Most events are non-Olympic, offering exciting new competitions.
The World Games focus on sports that are not seen in the Olympics. For example, Faustball (a team ball game), Ju-Jitsu, and Kickboxing will be featured. These sports are fun to watch and attract global fans. Some events, like Breakdancing and Climbing, also appeared in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Games include three special events for disabled athletes, making sports more inclusive.
Chengdu mixes modern life with rich traditions. The Games’ logo shows this perfectly. It uses three symbols: the panda (Chengdu’s famous animal), the hibiscus flower (the city’s symbol), and the Chinese knot (for friendship). During the Games, visitors can enjoy Sichuan opera, spicy food, and green tea. The opening ceremony will highlight local music and dance, sharing Sichuan’s culture with the world.
Chengdu uses many parks, schools, and riverside areas for the Games. Of the 28 competition venues, 15 are temporary outdoor spaces. This saves money and protects the environment. The city also reuses sports equipment from the 2023 World University Games. Local citizens are invited to join as volunteers or “experience officers” to test events early.
Chengdu is ready to show its best. As Mayor Luo Qiang said, “We will host a wonderful event with Chinese style and Chengdu charm.” The Games will not only be about sports but also friendship and cultural exchange. Let’s look forward to this exciting festival of sports and Sichuan culture!
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1.1. What does the underlined word “inclusive” probably mean?
A 包容的.
B 独特的.
C 有趣的.
D 流行的.
解析：选A。A 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“The Games include three special events for disabled athletes, making sports more inclusive.”运动会包括为残疾运动员设立的三个特殊项目，这让运动变得更加“包容”，也就是让残疾运动员也能平等地参与到运动中来，所以“inclusive”表示“包容的”。故选A。
2.2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A Chengdu’s modern city life.
B Chengdu’s rich cultural traditions.
C Chengdu’s culture shown in the Games.
D Chengdu’s well-known symbols.
解析：选C。C 段落大意题。第三段主要讲了成都将现代生活与丰富的传统相结合，运动会的标志体现了这一点，还提到了在运动会期间游客可以欣赏四川戏剧、品尝美食、喝绿茶，开幕式将突出当地音乐和舞蹈，向世界分享四川文化。A选项只提到现代生活，B选项只提到丰富传统，D选项只提到著名标志。这三项都是以偏概全，该段落主要强调的是成都在运动会中展示的文化。故选C。
3.3. Based on the passage, which statement is TRUE?
A All venues are temporary.
B Citizens test events.
C All equipment is new.
D 28 venues are outdoors.
解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Local citizens are invited to join as volunteers or ‘experience officers’ to test events early”，说明市民可以参与测试赛事，B选项正确。文中“Of the 28 competition venues, 15 are temporary outdoor spaces”表明并非所有场馆都是临时的，也不是28个都在户外，A、D选项错误；“The city also reuses sports equipment from the 2023 World University Games”说明器材并非都是新的，C选项错误。故选B。
4.4. What’s the author’s attitude towards the 12th World Games in Chengdu?
A Doubtful.
B Uninterested.
C Negative.
D Expectant.
解析：选D。D 推理判断题。从最后一段的“Let’s look forward to this exciting festival of sports and Sichuan culture!”以及全文对成都举办世界运动会的积极介绍，可以看出作者对成都举办第12届世界运动会是充满期待的。故选D。
5.5. How is the passage organized?
A Problem-solution.
B Cause-effect.
C General-specific.
D Comparison-contrast.
解析：选C。C 推理判断题。文章开篇先总体介绍成都将举办第12届世界运动会这一事件，然后分别从运动会的项目、成都的特色、运动会的筹备等具体方面进行阐述，属于“总-分”结构，也就是“General-specific”。故选C。
