1 . Being a parent is already a life-changing experience. However, this 40-year-old dad
Before Jeremiah Peterson looked like a supermodel, he weighed 290 pounds. He was only
“Instead of remembering all the good
The dad from Missoula, Montana then was
He started by giving up drinking and
After 150 days of a strict diet and lots of
Peterson now uses his story and fitness expertise to coach and
“Finding your reason that is
A.discouraged | B.experienced | C.prevented | D.improved |
A.allowed | B.warned | C.motivated | D.noticed |
A.hike | B.diet | C.program | D.project |
A.let out | B.taken out | C.picked out | D.worn out |
A.changes | B.contributions | C.memories | D.preparations |
A.turns | B.breaks | C.photos | D.notes |
A.lucky | B.honored | C.determined | D.frightened |
A.insisting on | B.leading to | C.referring to | D.adding to |
A.another | B.other | C.most | D.more |
A.practice | B.consideration | C.exercise | D.attention |
A.suddenly | B.non-stop | C.immediately | D.together |
A.please | B.compare | C.inspire | D.force |
A.purpose | B.reason | C.advantage | D.direction |
A.essential | B.convenient | C.personal | D.available |
A.achievements | B.imaginations | C.conditions | D.actions |
A swing (秋千) could be important for learning, according to one girls’ school. At Brighton Girls, a private school for children
After some research, the headmistress, Rosie McColl, said she discovered a swing would be
Recent studies show physical activity can improve brain function as well as calming the mind and body, at a time when
McColl advises students
3 . Two years ago, Kiah Twisselman was working for the Kentucky Beef Council, when she reached the weight of 285 pounds. Kiah was responsible for their nutrition program, which meant
While on a flight to a work conference, Kiah read a book by motivational speaker Rachel Hollis. “That book was kind of my
She started
Kiah started waking up earlier,
To
Over the next year, Kiah lost 103 pounds and the physical transformation was so
A.believing | B.improving | C.ensuring | D.advocating |
A.nutritionists | B.tourists | C.farmers | D.partners |
A.unfortunate | B.successful | C.uncomfortable | D.appealing |
A.business | B.wake-up | C.first-aid | D.conference |
A.favor | B.diet | C.control | D.opinion |
A.following | B.assisting | C.blaming | D.interviewing |
A.forbade | B.qualified | C.permitted | D.challenged |
A.overcoming | B.practicing | C.celebrating | D.correcting |
A.watched out | B.dashed out | C.worked out | D.spoke out |
A.forced | B.fueled | C.promised | D.reminded |
A.thus | B.yet | C.merely | D.even |
A.fix | B.divide | C.switch | D.sum |
A.self-criticism | B.self-love | C.self-respect | D.self-doubt |
A.save | B.protect | C.introduce | D.forgive |
A.apparent | B.awkward | C.slight | D.gradual |
4 . Are you trying to find the best time for exercise?
Dawn, dusk or dead of night — when’s the best time to work out? Well, that depends on when’s the best time for you, because the benefits of physical activity depend upon how consistent you are.
To stay motivated, choose activities you enjoy. If you’re a social person, do something that engages you socially. Take a group exercise class, join a recreational team or walk with a group of friends. If you prefer having time alone, walking, swimming or biking solo might be a better fit for you.
There are so many choices.
A.The truth is, it’s personal! |
B.Don’t limit yourself to just one. |
C.There are other important considerations. |
D.Use your body clock as a guide to when to go for a walk. |
E.You might have heard that the best time to exercise is early in the morning. |
F.If you’d like to spend more time with your family, find an activity you can all do together. |
G.If your schedule isn’t predictable (可预测的), you may need to be flexible and have a plan for various times of day. |
5 . If you have ever done competitive sports,you will know that starting a new season means a lot of hard work and practice.
Ask your coach if you aren’t sure what you need. New equipment can be expensive, so think about using some second-hand equipment if it’s available. Brothers, sisters and friends can be great sources of used equipment.
Your school or team will probably require a physical check before allowing you to participate. Because everyone needs to get checked at the beginning of the season, doctors tend to be busy those times of the year. Therefore, set up an appointment with the doctor earlier.
A.Set realistic goals. |
B.You can also consider a sports camp. |
C.Just make sure that it’s very clean and safe to use. |
D.It’s also normal to feel a little nervous about starting. |
E.Making the team and getting in shape are great goals. |
F.Start by writing an exercise plan if you don’t have one. |
G.That can give the doctor plenty of time to fill out your paperwork. |
6 . Why Is Exercise Cool?
•Exercise Strengthens Muscles
Did you ever do a push-up or swing across the monkey bars at the playground?
•
Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. Being flexible is having “full range of motion”, which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain.
•Exercise Keeps the Balance
•Exercise Makes You Feel good
It feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoy—like running, jumping and playing with your friends. It’s also fun to be good at something, like scoring a basket, hitting a home run, or perfecting a dive.
But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood.
A.Exercise Makes You Flexible |
B.Exercise Makes Your Heart Happy |
C.Those are exercises that can build strength. |
D.So you want to do some aerobic (有氧的) exercise right now? |
E.But if you’re active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy. |
F.Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy. |
G.When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical which may make you feel happier. |
7 . Benefits of Sports
Taking exercise is a physical, mental and social adventure. It’s a great way for children to take a break from study and release extra energy. It also helps them lead fuller and happier lives as regular sports have proven to improve general well-being.
Children who participate in sports might also benefit from the social aspect, feeling part of a group, building up leadership and responsibility.
There is no shortage of reasons to find a sport to take part in. Are you ready to go? Pick one and get moving!
A.It’s not just your body that benefits from sports. |
B.Therefore, playing sports is going to make you more fit. |
C.Football players work on speed while track athletes train through longer runs. |
D.Among these, learning how to work as a team is the most important advantage. |
E.But remember, a child’s self-worth should not be judged by victory or loss. |
F.If you play group sports, you’ll be part of a team that takes direction from a coach. |
G.The physical benefits of doing sports are probably the most obvious. |
8 . Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have its own problem.
Race walkers are conditioned athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact (接触) with the ground at all times. It’s this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass.
Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says, According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories(卡路里) per hour, which is approximately twice as many as they would burn walking, although fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour.
However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step, while race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step.
As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner’s knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sport’s strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips, so people with a history of such injuries might want to be cautious in adopting the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. It takes some practice.
1. Why are race walkers conditioned athletes?A.They must run long distances. |
B.They are qualified for the marathon. |
C.They have to follow special rules. |
D.They are good at swinging their legs. |
A.It’s more popular at the Olympics. |
B.It’s less challenging physically. |
C.It’s more effective in body building. |
D.It’s less likely to cause knee injuries. |
A.Getting experts’ opinions. |
B.Having a medical checkup. |
C.Hiring an experienced coach. |
D.Doing regular exercises. |
A.Skeptical. | B.Objective. |
C.Tolerant. | D.Conservative. |
1.体育运动的好处;
2.体育运动可能带来的副作用;
3.个人参加体育运动的体会;
注意:1.词数100词左右
2.可适当发挥,不可逐一翻译
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10 . On a bright early summer morning, many young swimmers gather at a local swimming pool in the state of Maryland. They are members of a competitive summer swim team, and that’s a regular part of their daily life. As they train and cut seconds off their times, which makes them closer to the championship in the following large-scale (大规模的) competitions, they are getting lots of physical exercise and vitamin D from the sun. However, the benefits of belonging to a sports team are not just honor or health related. You can learn useful life skills.
Paul Waas, coach of the swim team, explains, “The discipline (自制力) comes into play when you’re talking about concentrating on the details that your coaches are saying as it makes you faster rather than going up and down the pool the same way you have every time. When you focus on what you’re doing right and what you can do better, then you’ll see the improvement.”
Besides, there is also responsibility, goals and workings within a group. Again, here is Coach Waas. “It’s really great! It’s so fun to watch from year to year. I’ve had kids who as 7-year-olds on the team could barely pay attention in practice and were only interested in who was going first. Now they’ve come back as 8-year-olds, having set some goals and having things that they want to achieve. These skills can help them a lot.”
But playing the sports is not without harm. Some can be hard on the body. Young athletes suffer serious injuries that follow them into adulthood. Coach Waas says that in fact, swimming is different from most others. First, it poses a lower risk of injury. The second one relates to how swim teams are structured. Actually, children are not the only ones who can benefit. Adults can also benefit from team sports.
1. Why do the swimmers gather at a swimming pool in the early morning?A.To obtain vitamin D from the sun. | B.To build practical skills for future. |
C.To join in a large-scale competitive. | D.To carry out their routine practice. |
A.Swimmers should concentrate on details. |
B.Members get disciplined and focused in the team. |
C.Coaches play a key role in layers’ improvement. |
D.Most swimmers enjoy sinning in the same way. |
A.They are more aware of what to do. | B.They pay less attention to training. |
C.They devote more time to practice. | D.They care more about who goes first. |
A.Exercise benefits everyone. | B.Swimming is better than other sports. |
C.Team sports teach life lessons. | D.Physical exercise should be a habit. |