3 . A new study shows that getting half of American 8-to 11-year-olds into 25 minutes of physical activity three times a week would save ＄21.9 billion in medical costs over their lifetimes.

The increase from the current 32 percent to 50 percent of kids taking part in exercise, active play, or sports would also result in 340,000 fewer overweight teenagers.

“Physical activity not only makes kids feel better and helps them develop healthy habits, it’s also good for the nation’s bottom line,” says Bruce Y. Lee, executive director of the Global Obesity Prevention Center at Johns Hopkins University. “Our findings show that encouraging exercise and investing in physical activity when kids are young pays big dividends as they grow up.”

The study, published in the journal Health Affairs, suggests an even bigger advantage if every 8 to 11-year-old in the United States exercised 75 minutes over three times in a week. In that case, the researchers estimate (估计), ＄62.3 billion in medical costs over the course of their lifetimes could be avoided and 1.2 million fewer youths would be overweight. And the money would increase if not just current 8-to-11 year olds, but every future elementary school child joined their game.

Exercise at least 25 minutes a day, three days a week, is a guideline developed for kids by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. An overweight person’s lifetime medical costs average ＄62,331. For the overweight person, these amounts are great.

“Even a little increase in physical activity could cause billions of dollars in savings,” Lee says. He also says there are other benefits of physical activity that don’t affect weight, such as improving bone density, improving mood, and building muscle.

Lee says “We need to be adding physical education programs and not cutting them. We need to encourage kids to be active, to reduce screen time and get them running around again. It’s important for their physical health and the nation’s financial (经济的) health.”

1. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A．Getting kids to run would save money.

B．Physical activity is important for kids.

C．Physical education programs: adding or cutting?

D．Overweight person’s lifetime medical costs are increasing.

2. What’s the underlined words’ meaning in paragraph 3?

A．Pays much money.	B．Pays little money.
C．Plays an important part.	D．Is a serious question.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The number of American kids from 8 to 11 who take part in physical activity is increasing.

B．Physical education programs should be cut to encourage the nation’s financial health.

C．25 minutes of physical activity three times a week may result in fewer overweight teenagers.

D．Physical activity can only make kids feel better but can’t help them develop healthy habits.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The 19th Asian Games closed on October 8^th under the theme of “Enduring Memories of Hangzhou” for the closing ceremony,     1     (highlight) the power and unity of sports and the Asian Games.     2     (enhance) with AR visual effects, the stadium, also known as the “Big Lotus”, turned into     3     blooming garden with 19 giant osmanthus flowers(桂花) during the parade of athletes, symbolizing the     4     (diverse) of Asian cultures and the prosperity of Asia.

The Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports and 481 events,     5     took place across 56 different competition venues. Over the past 16 days, around 12, 000 athletes from 45 countries and regions shared     6     (forget) moments in Hangzhou. China carried off 201 golds, 111 silvers and 71 bronzes, finishing atop the medal tally. It’s the third time that China     7     (host)the continental multi-sports event.

“The Qiantang River continually flows into the sea, and the light of Asia will continue to shine brightly in the future. The Asian Games flame is about to be put out,     8     its spirit will live on,” said Gao Zhidan, organizing committee president.

The Hangzhou Asian Games claimed to be a “green” and “smart” event. No fireworks were let     9     in the city during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, although impressive digital technology allowed television viewers to see Al-generated fireworks on the broadcast.

The Hangzau Asian Games also produced world-leading performances with a total of 13 world records     10     (break).

7 . Now, new research suggests frequent exercise might help you live well in another meaningful way—that is, in terms of income. Researchers investigated whether individuals who stayed active would earn more money as a result of their active lifestyle. It revealed that staying active not only resulted in higher present earnings, but also predicted increased future income throughout one’s life.

The researchers set out to explore three key correlations (相互关系)：How mobility-the ability to move, affected income, how mobility influenced income overtime, and whether exercise could help people maintain their mobility as they aged. The team analyzed data from Health and Retirement Study(HRS), the largest study tracking changes overtime in Americans aged 50 and above. This study takes into account various life aspects, including work, social status, health, psychology and family matters, as individuals age.

To evaluate the impact of current mobility on income, the researchers examined data from over 19, 000 respondents (调查对象) to determine how well they could perform simple tasks, such as climbing stairs, or moving around a room. Each person received a score, with 5 indicating full mobility and 0 indicating difficulties with these tasks. The researchers found that for each decrease in the mobility category, individuals lost out on an average of $3, 000 in annual income compared to their peers. Those who were active were also significantly more likely to remain working for longer than the other group. It appeared that engaging in exercise enabled individuals to maintain mobility and engage in professional life for a longer period of time than those who were less active.

Looking at earnings overtime revealed even more substantial benefits for those who remained active throughout their lives. Active individuals showed an overall income level that was $6, 500 higher, along with higher rates of employment. For the third part of the study, it’s not surprising that those who engaged in exercise continued to maintain their mobility after the age of 55 and had higher employment rates. Even exercising just one day a week showed improvements in mobility outcomes.

While this study doesn’t definitively prove that leading a healthy lifestyle directly leads to higher earnings, it strongly suggests that staying healthy and mobile brings benefits beyond just lower levels of disease.

1. What didn’t researchers take into consideration when designing their experiment?

A．Family matters	B．Work and social status
C．Health and psychology	D．Educational background

2. According to paragraph 3, what’s the impact of current mobility on income?

A．Increased mobility slightly reduces annual income

B．Greater mobility is closely related to higher income

C．Decreased mobility greatly increases the overall income

D．Maintaining mobility has nothing to do with the income

3. What’s the author’s attitude towards leading a healthy lifestyle?

A．Favorable

B．Indifferent

C．Opposed

D．Doubtful

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Exercise Lowers Levels of All Diseases

B．Exercise Promotes Work Efficiency

C．Exercise Helps to Make More Money

D．Exercise Ensures A Longer Lifespan

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

My dad and I had been looking forward to the Stale cross-country race of my senior year of high school, which would be the climax (顶点) of my existence.

I was the fastest runner on my team, and I was supposed to make it into the top fifteen. We had been working towards this race for three years. It was everything to me, and it was everything to my dad. He was a runner and was wild with joy by my success in running. He made it to every race, even flying home early from business trips to see me run. I always listened for his voice, which rang above the crowd-telling me to relax my arms, calling out my time. He pushed me. He cheered for me. He believed in me. We spent countless hours on the sandy canals of Arizona. Breathing in the dust of the desert, the blossoms of the orange trees, and the terrible smell of the dairy farm, we made our way across the city. We pounded miles and miles into our running shoes, marking with every step the path to greatness. It was a journey that was just ours. A dream passed on from one generation to the next.

Then the big day came. It was hotter than normal - too hot. My throat felt like a field of cotton, cracked with the summer heat, as I waited for the gun to fire. I gazed out at the crowd; dozens of familiar faces from church and school flickered across my view. They had come for me. They were counting on me. I saw my dad set his watch, worry and excitement etched across his face. With the sound of a gunshot, the race began.

For the first two and half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with hard practices and a strict diet. The scorching sun beat upon my back, blinding me with its brilliance. Nothing was going to stop me, though.

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1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

However, without warning, my strength was running out.

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I whispered, “I’m so sorry I disappointed you, Dad.”

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9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It’s becoming clear that nature nurtures (培养) your body, mind and soul.

In 2003, researchers at the University of Essex invented the term “Green Exercise”,     1    (recognize) the remarkable impact of nature-based activities on health and wellbeing.

“In an analysis of the entire population of England, it was found that the odds of hospitalization (住院几率) for heart disease and stroke are lower among adults     2    live in neighborhoods with highly variable greenness. Improved mental health, reduced obesity and risk of diabetes are other benefits of residential greenness,”     3     (describe) in the World Health Organization’s report.

For those confined to a bed, a window can do wonders for your wellbeing: a study in 1984 revealed that hospital    4    (stay) for some surgical patients were shorter, and fewer painkillers were prescribed (开药方), when the window view was onto a natural scene rather than a brick wall.

“    5    exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented,” says Dr Nick Cavill, a health promotion consultant. Aside from its ability    6    (reduce) your risk of major illnesses, exercise also extends to benefits to the mind,     7     (improve) mental health and wellbeing.

Safe, accessible green spaces make exercise    8     (attractive). “Simply being” quiet and calm among the trees can also boost health and wellbeing, in a practice known as forest bathing.     9     (fascinate) by nature is a balm (让人放松的事物) for the brain, relieving stress. Let’s return to the lost art of being still.

Whether picnicking or park running, being with people brings its own set of benefits. Studies show it is loneliness     10    is as harmful to health as obesity, smoking and high blood pressure; friends enrich your life and enhance your health, through support, stress relief, and sharing of healthy habits.