With the weather warming up, the desire to kick-start a new fitness routine is very real. But after months locked indoors, you may feel as though you’re lack of exercise.
Pick something you both love.
If you love Pilates but your partner is all about lifting heavy weights, working out together might seem like an impossible task. While you can both stick to the activities you love,
Getting sweaty doesn’t sound like the most comfortable of activities, but there are things you can do to make it as enjoyable as possible. Invest in active wear that not only feels good but looks good, too. Dressing in workout gear that you’re excited about can make the difference on days when motivation might be lacking.
Be supportive and have fun.
Trying a new outdoor fitness route, or running in front of strangers along the sand, can be a little discouraging, even if you’re doing it with the one you love,
And remember to have fun: trying something new is tricky but finding something you both love and enjoy means you’ll have a healthy habit for life.
| A．Feel good with fitness preparation. |
| B．Dress comfortably and properly to feel good. |
| C．So how do you get motivated to get active once more? |
| D．choose some exercises that require very little equipment. |
| E．so remind your partner that you're in it together and stay supportive. |
| F．make time to start something new together or work towards a common goal. |
| G．Sunscreen, too, is a must-have when choosing to exercise together on the beach. |
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【推荐1】How to “Speed-read” Body Language
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing has dramatically changed the way we interact with each other, especially when it comes to non-verbal communication.
Wearing a face mask has quickly become the norm—and that will likely remain for the foreseeable future.
Touching the neck
If someone is touching their “neck dimple”(the visible indentation at the middle-front of their neck), it could mean they’re distressed or insecure.
Rubbing the chest
Tilted head
Head movements can go a long way toward showing whether or not someone is fully engaged, especially during video conference calls. A slightly tilted head displays awareness and attentiveness. And, when combined with a few nods, it can show approval of what’s being said or heard.
We often squint our eyes when we’re trying to focus our vision on something that’s far away. But squinted eyes and a furrowed “glabella”(the part of the forehead above and between the eyebrows)can also be a sign of disagreement or confusion.
| A．This is another sign of stress and anxiety |
| B．If you notice someone doing this |
| C．Wearing a mask is a normal part of being around other people |
| D．Slow your movements |
| E．Here are some tips on how to speed-read it |
| F．Squinted eyes |
| G．But with nearly half of the face hidden |
【推荐2】Knowing how to speak effectively and persuasively has become an essential skill in modern life.
Read
The majority of people seldom read books because they think it’s not necessary. However, reading is important to your career success. Most successful people have a habit of reading a book for at least 30 minutes a day. When you read each day, you improve your vocabulary, knowledge and memory.
Prepare
Highly persuasive speakers always know what they are talking about during their presentation because they prepare their speech and read all necessary information well in advance.
Practice
I’ve asked many famous speakers about the secret of their successful speeches. One of the most important keys to success is practice.
When it comes to presentations, the most difficult thing to do is probably attract your audience’s attention. Successful speakers know how to catch the audience’s attention with their first words. Prepare a great opening that will make everyone listen to you attentively.
Use your body language.
Your body language has huge power. When you use it correctly, you look more confident and convey your messages more easily. Develop a good handshake and facial expression, learn how to keep eye contact, listen to others, and improve your posture.
All these things will help you become a highly persuasive speaker.
| A．Make your speech accessible. |
| B．Practice helps you realize your mistakes, and improve your speech and body language. |
| C．Your speech shouldn’t be boring; it should be interesting and catch everyone’s attention. |
| D．Start your presentation with a hook. |
| E．Here are a few steps you can take to become a highly persuasive speaker. |
| F．Don’t cross your arms and smile when necessary. |
| G．This helps you speak professionally and persuasively. |
【推荐3】I’m Michelle Stansel, Marketing Director for the Big Festival. You may wonder what my job is like. Read on, please.
How I got my job
When I was at university, I started working at the student-run promotions department. I knew after just a few weeks that I wanted to work on live concerts and events for a living, I got a couple of good internships (实习) after university, one in the marketing department of a big concert promoter in Chicago, which is where I’m from. .
What is difficult about my job
Work always piles up (积累) and there is never enough time .
It’s extremely satisfying to see the results of all of your hard work first-hand at an event. Seeing thousands of people enjoying a festival that you promoted makes the long hours and lost weekends worthwhile.
What skills I need
You need to know where to promote your events. You need to be creative and use new technologies to reach your audience.
Where to start
A marketing or communications degree is important, but not necessary.
| A．What festivals I organize |
| B．What I love about my job |
| C．I actually studied literature |
| D．This was an amazing new choice |
| E．This can mean late nights or working on weekends |
| F．That led to the beginning of my dream job, a marketer |
| G．Being organized, a good communicator and able to manage money are key |
【推荐1】In a time when many people around the globe are in lockdown (封锁) and unable to attend the gym, home exercising is becoming important. Fears of piling on the pounds are forcing many to find novel ways to move the body. You don’t need to pump iron or have expensive equipment like rowing and cycling machines to help you stay fit.
Exercising is not just important for your body, but also your mind. A study by Dr. Andrea Dunn at the Cooper Research Institute in Dallas, Texas found patients who did daily 35-minute walks per week experienced a 47% reduction in their depression (抑郁) levels.
Cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise, often simply called cardio, is designed to keep your heart rates up, which in turn will strengthen your heart and improve your general fitness. Many of us are turning to activities like skipping with an old rope, or watching one of the many “fitness experts” who produce exercise videos online.
Walking is another great activity to help you increase your blood circulation. There are many affordable pedometers which can be worn like a watch and used to track your steps, heart rates and sleeping patterns. You don’t even have to step outside, with many people simply doing some power walking or running round their gardens or up and down their hallways.
Practicing yoga or Tai Chi can help to increase our body flexibility, which in turn can lower joint pain and help to protect us from injury. Finally, strength and resistance training can be done at home by simply lifting bags of rice or boxes instead of heavy weights in the gym.
There are many ways to help us stay active, and indeed these exercise habits can be carried over in our lives long after lockdown is lifted. For those of us who complain about our busy lives stopping us from hitting the gym, ten minutes a day with a rope or a bag of rice may not only help our fitness, but our mental health too.
1. What may encourage us to find new ways to exercise according to Paragraph 1?| A．Living a boring life. | B．Gaining weight. |
| C．Being mentally ill. | D．Losing connection. |
| A．Rope skipping. | B．Pumping iron. |
| C．Power walking. | D．Lifting bags. |
| A．Losing weight quickly. |
| B．Making our bodies stay flexible. |
| C．Letting us recover from injury slowly. |
| D．Reducing your depression levels efficiently. |
| A．How to Exercise at Home | B．What to Do in Lockdown |
| C．Different Ways to Keep Healthy | D．The Importance of Staying Fit |
【推荐2】We should take advantage of each event of sports and develop our skills in sports. But a safe playing area, an emergency plan, some safety equipment and safe techniques for performing should not be ignored.
Biking
Biking is a fun way for people of all ages to get active and stay fit. Biking can be an athlete’s primary sport, as well as a way for mixed exercises and avoid overuse injuries. Injured athletes often use biking to stay in shape during their recovery. Biking injuries can be prevented by wearing a properly fitted helmet when the rules of the road are followed.
Dance
Dance is an artistic, athletic, expressive. And social form of physical activity that attracts various people. Many forms of dance have physical demands and injury risks. Dance injuries can be prevented under proper supervision (监督) and by obeying the rules and safety guidelines (指导原则) properly for dance.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is a common activity in the United States. Unlike other sports, the risk of injury is the highest for the most inexperienced riders. Most horseback riding injuries happen when a rider falls or is thrown from horse, Horseback riding injuries can be prevented when riders use the appropriate equipment and follow safety guidelines, and after the rider has gained more experience.
Rowing
Rowing is a lifelong, year-round sport. Most rowing injuries are due to the repetitive motions of the sport and they can be prevented when athletes use the appropriate safety equipment and follow safety guidelines.
1. Which event is the most suitable for the saying “Practice makes perfect.” ?| A．Biking. | B．Dance. |
| C．Horseback Riding. | D．Rowing. |
| A．It helps develop people’s abilities in sports. |
| B．It requires some special safety equipment. |
| C．It might build up one’s body and confidence. |
| D．It can be played in different seasons of a year. |
| A．Biking. | B．Dance. |
| C．Rowing. | D．Horseback Riding. |
| A．To advise people to find pleasure in sports. |
| B．To remind people to avoid getting injured in sports. |
| C．To warn people to be careful when doing sports. |
| D．To encourage people to take part in various sports. |
【推荐3】When 36-year-old J Andy Duran decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding, the only trouble he expected to have was his own ability to get back on the skateboard after such a long time. However, the 340-pound skateboarder soon realized that was the least of his problems.
Duran's problems began before he even stepped on a skateboard. He couldn't find anything for fat skaters. What Duran did find was a belief that plus-size people should not be skating. Determined to do something to change the image(形象) of plus-size people in sports, Duran set up Chub Rollz—a skating and skateboarding community for overweight skaters. He knew that not only did he need to get back into it to prove people wrong, but he needed to create a safe space where others can have representation as well.
To encourage plus-size people to take part in the fun sport, Duran created a list of recommended products for fat skaters. He also hosted roller skating and skateboarding classes to teach beginners.
After an article about his thoughts in the San Francisco Chronicle, Duran received lots of messages from strangers thanking him for giving them the courage to take up skateboarding. He has also been contacted by some skateboarding brands offering to create larger clothing sizes and been offered free equipment by skating organizations like "Skate Like a Giri ".
Though encouraged, Duran believes a lot more needs to be done to remove body image stereotypes(刻板印象).“I want to see more changes in communities. Maybe skate shops create a more welcoming environment for all types of skaters. Or boards are made in a variety of strengths and sizes—everyone is making thinner, lighter products, but sometimes we need those heavy-duty choices to stay available," he explains.
For those hesitant of taking up their desired activity due to their body size, Duran has this to say:“Be kind to yourself. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean you can't be it.”
1. What does the underlined word "that" in paragraph 1 refer to?| A．The skateboard. | B．His hobby. |
| C．His ability. | D．The time. |
| A．To realize his childhood dream. |
| B．To help plus-size people lose weight. |
| C．To fight for the equal right for fat people. |
| D．To change people's impression of the fat in sports. |
| A．Generous. | B．Inspiring. |
| C．Adaptable. | D．Talented. |
| A．Everyone has a gift for sports. |
| B．No one is too fat to enjoy sports. |
| C．Fat people do deserve social concern. |
| D．Skateboarding is most suitable for fat people. |
