In a year that has been characterized by the restriction, there are two activities I have found myself doing more of: running and writing.
At first glance, these two passions seem to be completely opposite. When I write, I’ll retreat (缩进) into my head, where I dig memories, ideas, characters to shape into stories. When I run, I’ll fully inhabit my body. The sounds and feelings of physical effort—foot strike, heartbeat and sweat—drown out the thoughts.
Despite their differences, though, there are similarities. Running and writing are both things we do alone. They both demand at times that we dig deep, keep going and never give up. I’ve also found that running can be complementary to writing. If I’ve been sat for hours, there’s nothing more restorative than getting out for a run. Sometimes when I’m least expecting it, solutions to tricky twists present themselves and ideas drop in as if the movement of running has itself shaken things into place. On the other hand, running especially long-distances has taught me to be brave, to look inside myself to see if there’s more to give. It has also taught me patience.
I’m far from the first runner to notice that running can help the writing process. Reflecting on her writing methods in an article in The New York Times, author and lifelong runner Joyce Oates wrote: Running seems to allow me, ideally, to have an expanded consciousness in which I can imagine what I’m writing as a film or a dream. I can’t say there is an expanded consciousness when I put on my trainers after a hard day’s writing, but there’s some evidence that working up a sweat can also fire up the imagination.
It’s not clear what’s behind the creativity though increased oxygen to the brain has been shown to help cognitive processes, so there’s no reason to think it’s useless. Whatever the link between running and creativity is, next time I find myself struggling to find the right words in the face of a deadline, I’ll run for it.
1. What does running contribute to the author’s writing process?| A．Exhaustion and challenges. | B．Relaxation and consciousness. |
| C．Affection and physical benefits. | D．Inspiration and creative solutions. |
| A．Really helpful. | B．Clearly different. |
| C．Negatively related. | D．Potentially dangerous. |
| A．She is stressed over struggles and deadlines. |
| B．She challenges the claim that running improves creativity. |
| C．She is determined to find out why running helps creativity. |
| D．She will keep running in order to help her writing process. |
| A．What I Have Learned From Running |
| B．Running May Fire up the Imagination |
| C．Differences Between Running and Writing |
| D．Science Says Running Is Good for One’s Health |
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【推荐1】Last year, I decided to challenge myself and signed up for a 5-kilometer race. I had never run that distance before and I knew it would require a lot of training. I know yoga (瑜伽) is good for our health.
As a runner, I had always struggled with tight muscles. So I spent a few minutes every day doing specific yoga poses.
Another significant benefit is improved balance. Yoga poses have helped me develop better balance.
As I started to practice mindfulness during yoga, I noticed that I was better able to stay focused during my runs. I wouldn’t get lost in my thoughts or distractions any more. Instead, I could stay present and focused on my form and breath. This has made my runs more enjoyable.
As a runner, it’s essential to take care of your body and mind, and yoga can help you do that.
| A．So, is yoga good for runners? |
| B．Over time, my muscles started to loosen up. |
| C．Ever since, I have fallen in love with running. |
| D．At the same time, yoga made my running more challenging. |
| E．It has also helped me achieve my running goals more efficiently. |
| F．Besides, yoga for runners has helped me improve my mindfulness. |
| G．This has helped me maintain proper form and avoid injury while running. |
【推荐2】Races
Virtual(虚拟的）races-but the running is real! Here are some of the best online races.
RAINBOWS VIRTUAL 5K
This is a fun run designed to be completed in any way that is proper for you-whether you run or walk in the garden,dance and walk fast along with your dog. All the organisers ask is that you complete 5K—in one go or over several days of your choice.
￡20,rainbows.co,uk/events/rainbows-virtual-5k
MILTON KEYNES MARATHON WEEKEND VIRTUAL 5K
Part of the yearly September Milton Keynes running festival, this year you can complete the 5Kvirtually. Complete it in your own time—in the garden or on an exercise machine if need be. You can also complete it in smaller runs.
From ￡18,mkmarathon. com/virtual-race
10K GARDEN CHALLENGE
A virtual race you can complete in your garden or at a local open space or park. Put on your shoes and complete 10K as speedily as you can. The event helps raise money for mental(精神的)health,with 15% of the entry fee being given to Bath Mind.By the way,the medal(奖牌)is environment-friendly.
￡15,womensrunning.co. uk/ neus/ keep-motivated-with-our-womens-runing-virtual-challenges
ROCK 'N' ROLL VIRTUAL
Sign up with the virtual running club and compete in weekly events alongside runners from around the world. Challenges include running an 8K and 15K in one weekend or running a l5Kwithin a 30-hour time window. Running challenges are all free to enter, but you can buy merchandise(商品）and medals if you want to add to your wall.
Free to join,buy your medals from ￡20,runrocknrollvr.com
1. If Mary wants to run just for fun,she will most likely visit________.| A．womensrunning.co.uk/news /keep-motivated-with-our-womens-running-virtual-challenges |
| B．rainbows.co.uk/events/rainbows-virtual-5k |
| C．mkmarathon.com/virtual-race |
| D．runrocknrollvr.com |
| A．10K GARDEN CHALLENGE. |
| B．RAINBOWS VIRTUAL 5K. |
| C．ROCK ' N' ROLL VIRTUAL. |
| D．MILTON KEYNES MARATHON WEEKEND VIRTUAL 5K. |
| A．It is held once a year. |
| B．It welcomes local runners only. |
| C．It offers different choices to people. |
| D．It requires people to pay the entry fee. |
【推荐3】This is not a diet. It’s a simple way to lose weight. You don’t have to give up the food you love or join a gym. You just follow some habits thin people have. Keep them, and you’ll become thin.
◆Wake-up When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out, lean forward(前俯) until you feel sore(酸痛的) in your back. It will use up 10 calories.
◆Start with soup Order a clear soup, and have it before the main food. In this way, you’ll feel fuller, so you’ll eat less when the main food comes.
◆An apple or more a day Apples are full of fiber(纤维) and water, so your stomach will want less. Studies show that people who eat at least three apples or pears a day may lose weight.
◆Talk it up Every time you use the cell phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average two and a half hours more each day than thin people. This skill is very important as standing up and walking around will burn up 50 or more calories.
Use these skills, and you will have a big weight loss.
1. The text is to encourage you to ______.| A．go on a diet | B．follow some habits of thin people |
| C．join a gym | D．give up your favorite foods |
| A．Sit up quickly in the morning. | B．Sit down when using a cell phone. |
| C．Eat rice instead of apples. | D．Have soup before the main food. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Five. | D．Four |
| A．on a map | B．in a dictionary | C．in a story-book | D．in a magazine |
【推荐1】China announced the establishment of the first — ever five national parks during the COP15 biodiversity summit.
Sanjiangyuan National Park
Located on the Qinghai — Tibet Plateau, the Sanjiangyuan area is home to the headwaters of the Yangtze. Yellow and Lancang rivers, which help to raise billions of lives. The glaciers and snow mountains are beautiful and animals such as snow leopards and blue sheep are tough. In Sanjiangyuan National Park, ecological protection and development of animal — farming areas are carried out.
The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park
The Siberian tiger and the Amur leopard are endangered speciesunder global protection. The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park is important for the survival of these animals and restoring and keeping stable populations. Tigers and leopards can walk around freely in the mountains.
The Giant Panda National Park
The Giant Panda National Park on the borders of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces is home to 1,339 wild pandas, 70 percent of China's total. As an umbrella species, countless creatures which share the habitat with the pandas also gain a better living environment. Rare animals such as golden snub-nosed monkeys and takins also thrive in the area.
Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park
Hainan black — crested gibbons, listed as the world’s most endangered primate (灵长类的) species, are found only in the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park. To preserve the tropical rainforest ecosystem, the people in the core area moved out to leave an undisturbed environment for ecological restoration.
Wuyishan National Park
UNESCO described Wuyi Mountains as the most outstanding area for biodiversity conservation in southeast China. It is a lotus land of rare wildlife, with many species only found in China. For the past one hundred years, biologists from China and abroad have researched and discovered more than 1,000 new species in the mountains.
1. In which park can you see glaciers and snow mountains?| A．The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park. | B．Sanjiangyuan National Park. |
| C．The Giant Panda National Park. | D．Wuyishan National Park. |
| A．Blue sheep | B．The Amur leopard. |
| C．Black — crested gibbons. | D．snub — nosed monkeys. |
| A．They moved away from their original living places. |
| B．They defended the animal — farming areas. |
| C．They set up areas for animals to walk around freely. |
| D．They helped scientists research and discover new species. |
【推荐2】The World Cup is an international football competition that takes place every four years.
The first World Cup event was held in 1930 ,and it can take place anywhere in the world. In 2018 the host country was Russia, in 2014 it was Brazil, in 2010 it was South Africa, and this year, in 2022, the host country is the State of Qatar. It is the first time that a country in the Middle East is hosting the World Cup and only the second time that a country in Asia is hosting the competition.
While the World Cup usually takes place in the months of June and July. It is pretty hot in Qatar during the summer months, so the competition will take place in November and December this year.
There are 32 national teams participating (参赛). These teams were determined through qualifying (资格) matches. There will be a total of 64 matches played over the 28-day World Cup. These will take place in eight stadiums across the State of Qatar. The opening match will be played at Al Bayt Stadium on the 20th of November between Qatar and Ecuador after the opening ceremony.
The winning team is presented with a gold trophy (奖杯) which, because of its high value,is kept until the post-match celebrations are over. They then receive a gold-plated copy of the trophy to keep.All members of the top three teams receive medals (奖牌) with an image of the World Cup trophy on them.The winners receive gold medals, the team in second place receive silver medals and the team in third place bronze medals.
1. What’s the theme (主题) of the passage?| A．Interest | B．Sports | C．Festival | D．Healthy |
| A．The first World Cup was held in Brazil. |
| B．Qatar is the first country in Asia to hold the World Cup. |
| C．The World Cup Qatar will take place in June and July. |
| D．These matches will be held in 8 stadiums of Qatar. |
| A．in June and July | B．in Summer | C．in November and December | D．in Autumn |
| A．performed | B．chose | C．started | D．played |
| A．Football Competition | B．A Golden Trophy |
| C．The World Cup Qatar | D．The World Cup |
【推荐3】The researchers examined various levels of noise on participants as they completed tests of creative thinking. They were randomly divided into four groups and exposed to various noise levels in the background, from total silence to 50 decibels (分贝), 70 decibels, and 85 decibels. The differences between most of the groups were statistically insignificant; however, the participants in the 70 decibels group — those exposed to a level of noise similar to background chatter in a coffee shop — significantly outperformed the other groups. Since the effects were small, this may suggest that our creative thinking does not differ that much in response to total silence and 85 decibels of background noise.
So why do so many of us hate our open offices? The problem may be that, in our offices, we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations while we’re trying to focus. Indeed, the researchers found that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process, and yet a coworking space or a coffee shop provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.
1. Which level of background noise may promote creative thinking ability?| A．Total silence. | B．50 decibels |
| C．70 decibels. | D．8 5 decibels. |
| A．Personal privacy unprotected. | B．Limited working space. |
| C．Restrictions on group discussion. | D．Constant interruptions. |
