1 . Green exercise is a term used to describe any type of physical exercise that takes place in a natural environment, rather than in a health club or gym.
A slightly different approach to green exercise puts more stress on fresh air, sunshine, and involvement with the natural world, rather than the equipment or clothing.
Many consider green exercise helps to reconnect human beings with the natural world. The interaction with nature helps to lower people’s blood pressure, refresh their mind, and actually improve their self-esteem (自尊).
A.All forms of green exercise are good for you. |
B.A green gym uses as little equipment as possible. |
C.Spirits are also believed to be positively affected. |
D.Opinions on what truly green exercise means differ. |
E.So riding a bicycle in a forest can be called a type of green exercise. |
F.Besides, it usually doesn’t use fitness equipment that is normally found in a gym. |
G.Some point out that many health clubs are constructed to take advantage of natural light. |
1. How often is the Noetic Learning Math Contest held?
A.Twice a year. | B.Once a year. | C.Once every two years. |
A.Solve 15 problems in 45 minutes. |
B.Solve 20 problems in half an hour. |
C.Solve 30 problems in 45 minutes. |
A.A “Team Winner” medal. |
B.A “Team Achievement Plaque” medal. |
C.A “National Honor Roll” medal. |
Climate protection strategy is fascinating the globe during the 19th Asian Games, not just athletic talent .
Avoiding fireworks during the opening ceremony promotes environmental awareness. Traditional fireworks displays are fun
The Games Village gave residents a “Low Carbon Account” as part of the green measures. Carbon points
4 . When handball was introduced to Sri Lankan schools in 2010, I wanted to bring it to my school in a remote village. This became a(n)
40 students aged between 13 and 19
Heshan Pradeep, an alumnus (校友) and member of the Air Force handball team, volunteered to
The
A.appealing | B.challenging | C.confusing | D.amusing |
A.regardless of | B.in relation to | C.other than | D.in terms of |
A.leaving | B.assuming | C.offering | D.creating |
A.determined | B.resistant | C.forbidden | D.grateful |
A.woke up | B.grew up | C.sped up | D.signed up |
A.allow | B.encourage | C.convince | D.force |
A.Ultimately | B.Occasionally | C.Similarly | D.Unfortunately |
A.protect | B.contact | C.coach | D.assess |
A.prospects | B.appliances | C.qualifications | D.facilities |
A.ended | B.continued | C.changed | D.functioned |
A.passionate about | B.particular about | C.embarrassed about | D.objective about |
A.debate | B.compete | C.associate | D.cooperate |
A.watched | B.hosted | C.reached | D.predicted |
A.stop | B.free | C.separate | D.excuse |
A.motivation | B.tendency | C.innovation | D.victory |
5 . 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. |
A.The ticket is too expensive. |
B.The game isn’t worth seeing. |
C.They have lost all the money. |
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Father and daughter. |
B.Player and coach. |
C.Performer and audience. |
A.To see a good show. |
B.To see the woman’s opponent win. |
C.To see the woman become the champion. |
My favourite sport
I like table-tennis, chess and football. Football is
9 . Living a healthy lifestyle contains making choices about the foods we eat as well as exercise and other daily activities. The term “healthy lifestyle” can be defined as “to improve and protect one’s health and well-being”. For this purpose, a healthy lifestyle can include good eating habits, regular physical activity and anti-alcoholism (抗酒精中毒).
First of all, good eating habits are the main way of living a healthy lifestyle. For instance, rushed morning routines, trying to lose weight, and lack of appetite (食欲) early in the morning are all reasons why people skip breakfast (不吃早餐). However, most experts think that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Another example is fast food; a hamburger from McDonald’s with special sauce and cheese is not exactly considered as a healthy meal. Our society today is developing fast and people are on the go at all times. It is much easier to stop and get fast food. As a result, humans become fatter. However, eating low-fat meals that include 5 to 9 serving of fruits and vegetables every day is an ideal healthy life plan. Therefore, good eating habits are the main way of living a healthy lifestyle.
Secondly, another way of living a healthy lifestyle is physical activity. Exercise is indeed part of life because it keeps the body and mind in good shape. Exercise reduces stress and contributes to (有助于) a good sleep. It can keep a person looking and feeling younger throughout his entire life, and it also helps build one’s energy and strength. So, physical activity is another way of living a healthy lifestyle.
Finally, another way is anti-alcoholism. Addiction to alcohol may cause serious social and public problems. It is accepted that driving after drinking is dangerous. Alcohol is a main factor of traffic deaths. Alcoholism can also lead to diseases, such as heart attack or liver trouble. Thus, anti-alcoholism is another way for a healthy lifestyle.
In conclusion, a healthy lifestyle can be maintained in three ways: the first way is good eating habits, the second way is regular physical activity and the final way is anti-alcoholism.
1. When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?A.Good eating habits. | B.Anti-alcoholism. |
C.Physical activity. | D.Losing weight. |
A.Busy. | B.Boring. | C.Hard. | D.Happy. |
A.By avoiding fast food. | B.By being happy every day. |
C.By taking regular exercise. | D.By wearing some special clothes. |
A.Life. | B.Sports. | C.Economy. | D.Advertisement. |
10 . There are many ways to travel within a city. We can walk, cycle, or take a bus. But no matter which way we travel, we have to stick to the route (线路) the city planners laid down for us.
Parkour practitioners (跑酷爱好者), however, see the city in a completely different way. To them, there are no fixed routes. There are no walls and no stairs — since they jump, climb, roll and crawl to move across, through, over and under anything that they find in their path. The city is their playground.
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has noticed that this activity is drawing more and more people to it — there are 100,000 people taking part in parkour today in the UK alone, according to The Guardian — and how it is helpful for people to be much stronger: It trains coordination (协调性) and balance. So the organization is thinking about recognizing parkour as a new sport and adding it to the Olympics by 2024.
But parkour practitioners themselves don’t seem to be happy with the idea. “They see parkour as a lifestyle,” wrote the website NextSportStar. “It’s a competition against the conditions rather than just a sport.”
“Indeed, many do parkour just to escape the daily routine (常规) and experience the city in different ways,” wrote reporter Oli Mould on The Conversation. They see parkour as a way to express themselves through relaxing moves and creative routes while freeing themselves from the pressure.
It’s great that the FIG wants to develop a new sport and stay close to a new cultural form. But it would be greater if they knew that not everything in life is a competition.
1. How do the parkour practitioners do parkour?A.They move on as they wish. | B.They plan the way in advance |
C.They run faster than others. | D.They stick to certain routes. |
A.It’s a special way of life. |
B.It draws their attention. |
C.It’s good for people to keep healthy. |
D.It needs some rules and instructions. |
A.It is more formal than other sports. |
B.It is a creative way of life. |
C.It’s worth adding to the sporting event. |
D.It calls on people to work as a team. |
A.A new sports competition | B.Parkour practitioners |
C.Training in a different way | D.Making the city their own |