1 . How to overcome gym anxiety
Here are some practical tips to help you overcome anxiety in the gym and create a positive, empowering experience for yourself.
Set realistic expectations
The first step in overcoming gym anxiety is to set realistic expectations. Understand that everyone starts somewhere and that the gym is a place for personal growth and improvement.
Plan ahead and familiarise yourself
Start slowly and gradually
Ease into your gym routine by starting with exercises and machines you are comfortable with.
Having a gym partner can provide huge support and motivation. Consider finding a friend who shares your fitness goals or seeking guidance from a personal trainer. A supportive companion or an expert can provide guidance, encourage you during workouts, and help remove anxiety by offering tips and feedback.
Practice mindfulness techniques
Mindfulness exercises can be powerful tools to fight anxiety in any setting, including the gym.
A.Find a gym partner or seek professional help |
B.Fight gym anxiety and unlock your true potential |
C.Remind yourself that progress certainly takes time. |
D.Feeling prepared can significantly reduce anxiety levels. |
E.Stepping foot inside a gym can cause feelings of anxiety. |
F.Prior to your workout, take minutes to engage in deep breathing or thinking. |
G.Gradually introduce new exercises or equipment as you become more confident. |
2 . Playing tennis might add years to your life, according to a new study of Danish men and women. The study found that adults who frequently participate in tennis or other racket (球拍) and team sports lived longer than people who were spending a lot of time sitting down. They also lived longer than people who took part in activities such as jogging, swimming and cycling. The results raise interesting questions about the role that social interactions might play in enlarging the benefits of exercise.
No one doubts that being physically active improves our health and can extend our longevity (寿命). But whether some activities might be better than others remains in argument. One widely publicized 2017 study of more than 80,000 British men and women found that those who played racket sports like tennis tended to outlive those who jogged.
The researchers widened their inquiry and looked at a variety of sports and their associations with life. To start, they turned to the same data resource they had used for the jogging study, the Copenhagen City Heart Study. The study’s participants had all completed health exams and lengthy questionnaires about their lifestyles and whether and how often they took part in some sports common in Denmark, including cycling, swimming, running, tennis, soccer and, perhaps unexpectedly, badminton.
According to the data, cycling added an average of 3.7 years to riders’ lives, compared to sedentary Danes. Running added 3.2 years while tennis 9.7 years. These associations remained unchanged even when the researchers controlled for people’s education, socioeconomic status and age.
“Why and how some sports might add more years to people’s lives than others is impossible to know from this kind of observational study,” says Dr. James O’Keefe, a study co-author. “But we know that social support probably has unique effects on helping people get more benefits from the exercise.”
For now, people who run or ride alone might consider finding a group or partner to work out together. “Raising your heart rate is important for health,” he says. “But it looks like connecting with other people is, too.”
1. According to the passage, which activity may help people live longer?A.Cycling. | B.Running marathon. |
C.Swimming. | D.Playing badminton. |
A.Inactive. | B.Outgoing. | C.Depressed. | D.Easygoing. |
A.Exercising alone. | B.Working out together. |
C.Working out regularly. | D.Raising one’s heart rate. |
A.women who prefer team sports live longer than men |
B.people’s education and socioeconomic status affect their longevity |
C.the reason why some sports might add more years to people’s lives is still unknown |
D.80,000 Danish men and women participated in the survey |
3 . 2023 Illustration (插画) Competition
Enter the competition most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration, the Communication Arts Illustration Competition. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on commarts. com, ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a personalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum (铝), and an award certificate. Communication Arts’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2022 to Jan. 2023 is fit. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Motion Entries: In MOV, MP4 or MPG format, with a maximum file size of 500 MB.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category | Single illustration | Series of illustrations |
Books (covers, jackets, interiors, etc.) | $40 | $80 (limit of five) |
Motion (media for films, videos, etc.) | $90 | $180(limit of three) |
Student Work (school assignments) | $20 (Image) $45 (Video) | $40 (Images, limit of five) $90 (Video, limit of three) |
For more categories (advertising, self-promotion, etc.), please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2023. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2023.
1. What will the winner gain?A.Exposure to world-famous works. | B.A personalized award certificate. |
C.A bonus from Communication Arts. | D.Wide recognition in the industry. |
A.A newly produced motion entry. | B.A student work from China. |
C.A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB. | D.A series for covers of three illustrations. |
A.$80. | B.$90. | C.$110. | D.$120. |
4 . A video of Tommy Carroll skating near his home has been viewed millions of times around the globe, gaining him fame as a skateboarder. He can’t see, but he can pull off some of the most incredible
Carroll, was born with the retinal (视网膜) cancer and lost his
“I am always constantly using the sound of my wheels to
Though courageous, Carroll learns to be
A.images | B.tricks | C.rides | D.jumps |
A.curiosity | B.complaint | C.fear | D.interest |
A.weaken | B.spot | C.avoid | D.overcome |
A.vision | B.patience | C.mind | D.touch |
A.hoped | B.started | C.plotted | D.hesitated |
A.navigate | B.transfer | C.balance | D.distinguish |
A.prove | B.see | C.explore | D.check |
A.achievement | B.security | C.direction | D.danger |
A.affection | B.reason | C.talent | D.capacity |
A.discouraged | B.misunderstood | C.motivated | D.abused |
A.forgave | B.defeated | C.mouthed | D.ignored |
A.modest | B.brave | C.safe | D.confident |
A.helps | B.familiarizes | C.compares | D.connects |
A.demanding | B.beneficial | C.complicated | D.thrilling |
A.childish | B.wrong | C.impolite | D.incompetent |
5 . On February 13, 2023, Wu Yibing made history, beating John Isner in a thrilling three-set final at the Dallas Open to become the first man from China to win an ATP title(ATP巡回赛冠军).
Brought to a tennis court for the first time at just five, initially encouraged by his parents as an exercise to lose weight, Wu soon had his talent discovered by his provincial junior team, kicking off a journey that would change the fate of men's tennis in China. In 2017,Wu Yibing shot to prominence after winning the US Open boys’ tournament at 18 to become the first Chinese to win a major junior title, raising high hopes for the “Wonder Boy” to change the fortune of Chinese men in a sport long dominated by women's success on the professional stage.
In 2018, Wu won his first ATP Challenger title in Shanghai. However, the highly competitive nature of men’s professional tennis hit the rising Wu with a tough reminder after multiple injuries-to his elbow, lower back, shoulder and wrist-forced him to be away from the ATP Tour for close to three years.
He made his return last year and won three ATP Challenger titles before qualifying for the US Open. “Looking back, I feel like I wouldn't have been here if not for the ups and downs over the past few years. I take all the setbacks and struggles as a lesson that helps me mature mentally now,” said Wu. “Of course there were a lot of doubts because I had surgery and the recovery wasn’t going well. The championship today was a payoff for all the hard work and everyone who’s supported me along the way.”
1. What do the underlined words “shot to prominence” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Lost weight. |
B.Came back to the top. |
C.Became famous instantly. |
D.Dropped out of the competition. |
A.He wanted to change his career. |
B.He suffered from serious physical injuries. |
C.He didn’t stand out in training for the match. |
D.He couldn't handle the pressure of the ATP Tour. |
A.No sweat, no sweet. |
B.Time waits for no man. |
C.Well begun is half done. |
D.Strike while the iron is hot. |
A.The significance of ATP title. |
B.The development of Chinese tennis. |
C.The power of difficulty for athletes. |
D.The first Chinese male champion of ATP. |
1. What is the woman's goal weight?
A.Around 52 kilos. |
B.Around 50 kilos. |
C.Around 48 kilos. |
A.Badminton. |
B.Swimming. |
C.Dancing. |
A.A personal trainer. |
B.An office worker. |
C.A professional athlete. |
A.At a gym. |
B.In an office. |
C.In a hospital. |
7 . Tempo (节奏) runs scare me. Those long and hard efforts always look impossible when I see them on paper.
I remember one 50-minute run
Before I even laced up my shoes, I’d already
The
I realized I needed to treat my training like my favourite
Now, when I set a new goal and
A.by accident | B.in particular | C.at random | D.in advance |
A.plans | B.requirements | C.excuses | D.questions |
A.finish | B.flee | C.stop | D.hesitate |
A.recalled | B.convinced | C.warned | D.instructed |
A.argue | B.charge | C.beg | D.prepare |
A.stranger’s | B.conqueror’s | C.survivor’s | D.loser’s |
A.set | B.broke | C.fell | D.looked |
A.mentally | B.gradually | C.hopefully | D.excitedly |
A.lesson | B.doubt | C.problem | D.consequence |
A.perfect | B.strict | C.simple | D.inspiring |
A.give in | B.settle down | C.back off | D.catch up |
A.workout | B.program | C.test | D.propose |
A.depending | B.trying | C.focusing | D.turning |
A.awful | B.silent | C.strong | D.sad |
A.review | B.write | C.cross | D.ignore |
A.desperate | B.grateful | C.sorry | D.fit |
A.worry | B.hear | C.argue | D.care |
A.teacher | B.runner | C.coach | D.viewer |
A.accepted | B.examined | C.completed | D.changed |
A.outcomes | B.memories | C.cooperations | D.predictions |
Square dancing is a well-known recreational group activity in China. It
Ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, when authorities launched the
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.At a gym. | B.At a swimming pool. | C.At a restaurant. |
A.To gain muscle. | B.To lose weight. | C.To have a special discount. |
A.Complete a form. | B.Call his friend. | C.Go swimming. |
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