【推荐1】There are some injuries that are common to all types of extreme sports. The following are some of the important things to do to prevent extreme sports injuries.     1     But they can definitely minimize the risk of injuries.

Warm up.

    2     They include a combination of cardiovascular(心脏血管的)exercises, strength drills and stretching. Cardiovascular exercises increase body temperature, heart rate and blood circulation, which is required for further movement of the body. Strength drills increase the stamina of the body, while stretching warms up the muscles preparing them for sudden forceful movements.     3     It also plays an important role in boosting the team spirit for a team sport. A warm-up session should last for at least 20 minutes and it can extend up to half an hour.

Avoid overworking.

There are some people who do not exercise their body for the sport on a regular basis and perform a week's task in a day or two.     4     They do not realize the effect of overworking during the performance and keep doing it until they feel extremely tired. Apart from the actual sport, one should also avoid overdoing the warm-up exercises before the activity.

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Just as warming up is essential before any rigorous(充满活力的) physical activity, cooling down the body after playing a rigorous sport is also a significant part of physical conditioning. When you are done with your sports session, you can conclude with some walking, jogging or light running. Slight stretching exercises, focusing on specific muscles, will also be useful for cooling down the body.

A．Cool yourself down.

B．Look for a coach to train you.

C．These people are likely to suffer from extreme sport injuries.

D．However, there are no perfect methods which can assure you 100% safety.

E．Along with physical preparation, warming up prepares you mentally to begin a sport.

F．You should also be careful about your clothing selection for warmth and protection.

G．Warm-up exercises are very important before you begin any sports practice.

【推荐2】A white elephant gift exchange is a popular holiday party game in, the United States. Generally, the party needs at least six participants, and the larger the group is, the more entertaining the game will be.     1    But it can result in heated competitions between players trying to get the gifts.

    2    Sometimes, the rule is that the item must be previously owned, which means that you can exchange an unwanted item or trinket (小装饰品) with your friends. But sometimes you can buy a new but inexpensive item just for the party.

Every participant is expected to bring one wrapped (包装好的) gift. A white elephant gift is usually something useless or inconvenient.    3    Guests are asked to wrap them nicely and leave no identifying markings on the presents.

To start the game, a participant must act as the first player to choose a gift; this can be decided randomly or by picking numbers out of a hat.     4    As for the next player? This person can either “steal” the first person’s gift or choose an unwrapped item from the pile. Each gift can be stolen only three times before it is considered “dead”.

    5     Any person that has to give up a gift can also pick a new gift or steal one from another person. Each turn is only allowed three swaps between the current player and the previous players. The game won’t finish until all the presents are opened.

A．It all depends on how the game is organized.

B．This process is repeated until the game is over.

C．Don’t forget that the game’s purpose is to have fun.

D．The first player then opens the gift in front of everyone.

E．White elephant gift exchange can be run in different ways.

F．The goal of the party is usually entertainment rather than gain.

G．Trinkets, unidentifiable kitchen items and toys are typical “white elephants” .

【推荐3】Hobbies let you explore interests outside your work. They make you be creative and try all kinds of new things.    1    How can you choose the hobby that suits you from these options? Here are some tips.

Look at what interests you. And examine what takes up your spare time, when you have it. Do you enjoy reading books? Maybe you want to try your hand at writing them.    2    

    3    Do you value wisdom or courage? Do you admire artistic expression? Let those traits(特点) guide you when choosing a hobby. For instance, you could take up painting because you admire people who can express themselves with art.

Examine your skills and personality. Certain hobbies require certain skill sets. If you don't have a great deal of patience, then maybe hand sewing isn't something you'd enjoy. However, if you love building things, maybe you should consider a hobby like working on older cars or building furniture.    4    

Pay attention to what excites your passion. The way you talk about issues can also reveal your passions and those passions can be developed into a hobby. Think about the topics you go on endlessly about.    5    Now, think about what it is about that subject that you enjoy so much and determine how it can be transformed into a hobby. For instance, maybe you are passionate about local politics, and getting involved in the community voluntary work could become your hobby.

A．Play to your strengths.

B．Think about what you value most.

C．Develop your creative personality.

D．Turn what you already love into a hobby.

E．There are plenty of options available to you.

F．Ask your friends and family what you seem to talk about the most.

G．Don’t forget to take a look at your budget before choosing a new hobby, as some can be expensive.

【推荐1】If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night, you know it's difficult to stay awake in class today. Your teacher's voice might begin to sound like a lullaby (催眠曲).     1     To keep yourself awake, some tips are worth trying in class.

Sit in the front of the room. Why?     2     Besides, it'll be easier to pay attention and participate when you're in the front. You'll also be near the people who are more likely to participate,and the sound of their voices might keep you awake.

    3     Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture. This will help if you're tired or discouraged by the content of the lecture,because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems. Talking will also keep you engaged and alert. It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class.     4     For example, you might say "I didn't understand the last part of the proof. Could you explain it again in more detail?"

Listen actively to the lesson. Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body.    5     To effectively listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain eye contact, face the speaker, pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture.

A．Participate in class activities.

B．Develop interest in the subject.

C．If so, classes can be boring because you're tired.

D．Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible.

E．To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic.

F．You'll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily.

G．Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson.

【推荐2】How to deal with stress and anxiety?

As a high school student, you have to be faced with one test after another. Are you feeling anxious about your test next week? Here are some tips that will help you in dealing with stress and anxiety,

·Study regularly

One of the most important ways of avoiding test anxiety is to prepare well in advance. Study regularly fora few hours every day.     1    

·Reduce study pressure

If students are not able to deal with anxiety or nervousness, they could talk to their teachers, student counselors, parents or friends. Parents should also avoid pressurizing (加压) their kids to do well.     2     Then your children can study without any tension (紧张), Another important point that arises here is neither the students nor the parents should compare the children with their other classmates and friends.

·Physical fitness

    3     Many times due to anxiety students avoid sleep and starve themselves. They should sleep for at least 6-7 hours a day and eat nutritious and healthy food. Exercising regularly is equally important as talking to friends and socializing (社交).

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Plan your studies well, Chart (制图) out a timetable and take proper breaks between studying. Along with the study time, allot (分配) time to relax and do what you love to do. Practicing simple breathing skills will also help reduce stress.

    5     While it is important to gain good scores in tests, it is not the most important thing in life. Learning to deal with nervousness and stress will not only help them to do well in school tests, but also in their future life.

A．Prepare schedule

B．Listen carefully in class

C．Do not forget to eat and sleep properly.

D．It helps in increasing the confidence of students.

E．Students should remember that tests are just a part of life.

F．Create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at home.

G．Test and exam time causes a lot of nervousness in students.

【推荐3】High blood pressure, a common condition, rarely has noticeable symptoms, which make the condition difficult to identify, and that is why many people don't know they have it. The best way to find out whether you have the condition is to have your blood pressure（BP） checked with a monitor.

This is important because spotting any problems as early as possible reduces the risk of complications（并发症），which include cardiovascular disease such as stroke（中风），heart attack and heart failure, and kidney disease.

So how often should we check your blood pressure to find out whether you have the condition?

Dr Sarah Brewer, medical director of Healthspan, said if you haven⁹1 had your blood pressure checked in the last year, make this a priority.

She explained, "If the reading is below 130/80 mmHg, then you go forward and have your blood pressure checked at least once every 5 years as it tends to increase slowly with age. If your BP is on the high side of normal （130/85mmHg to 139/89mmHg） or if you are aged 40 or over, it's best to have an annual check. If your blood pressure is 140/90mmHg or higher, see your doctor for advice on high blood pressure."

How often should you check your blood pressure if your BP is high?

If you have hypertension（高血压），check your blood pressure as often as your doctor tells you to, said Dr Brewer.

She added, "Guidelines suggest your doctor review you every 3 to 4 months until your blood pressure is well controlled. Once your blood pressure is stable on medication, you may be reviewed less often, every 6 months or annually. It's a good idea to check your blood pressure with a home monitor so you can ensure it isn't increasing or affected by changes in diet, lifestyle and stress?"

1. Why are many people unaware they have high blood pressure based on the passage?

A．Because its symptoms are difficult to identify.

B．Because they don't consider high blood pressure risky.

C．Because the way to identify high blood pressure is not found yet.

D．Because it is difficult to get a monitor used to check blood pressure.

2. Noticing high blood pressure in time is important because.

A．it is impossible to spot it as time goes by

B．patients won't have to see a doctor regularly after that

C．uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to serious health problems

D．it will take doctors less money to treat patients with high BP by doing that

3. Which of the following will be supported by Dr Sarah Brewer?

A．A 41-year -old adult should have BP checked at least once a month.

B．BP will never change if you have it checked with a monitor.

C．It is good for you to consult a doctor if your BP is 140/90 mmHg or higher.

D．You don't have to worry about BP if your age is below 40.

4. Which column in a magazine could this passage belong to?

A．Health.

B．Style.

C．Life.

D．Sport.