2 . Are you trying to find the best time for exercise?     1     Follow these tips to figure out what fitness routine works best for you.

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.     2     But if you’re not a morning person, it may not work for you to try to get up at dawn to work out. The key is to do what’s most likely to work for you consistently.

    3     If you find that working out too late in the evening keeps you from falling asleep easily, shift your exercise session earlier in the day or try less intense, more mindful forms of movement.

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.     4    

There are so many choices.     5     Having a variety of fitness activities to choose from may keep you from getting bored or burnt out.

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.

3 . BEST BODY FITNESS

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You don’t want just gym membership. You want membership that means something. And that means you need support, expert help and a community.

Best Body Fitness isn’t just a gym: it’s full-service fitness membership made for you.

Here’s how it works:

STEP ONE: Your assessment

We begin with an assessment session. This is a chance for you to see what we do at Best Body. Our assessment plans are no-cost and no-risk. We’ll also make a training plan specifically for you.

STEP TWO: Your training

When you decide to become a Best Body member, we show you what to do, how to do it and why you are doing it. After a few sessions with an expert private trainer you will feel comfortable working out on your own. But don’t worry, we’ll always be nearby if you have questions.

STEP THREE: Your membership

Membership works on a month-to-month basis. There are no sign-up fees and no cancellation fees. Start and stop whenever you want. And the best part? Our fees are the most competitive in the whole downtown area.

STEP FOUR: Your community

At Best Body Fitness, we see everyone as part of a big team. And when you work with a team, you can do great things. Join any of our specialized classes, led by expert instructors. Come to our nutrition classes. Participate in our regular social events. Everything is included in your fee.

Finally, share some reasons why our members have chosen us over any other fitness centre in the city.

It’s so EASY

Easy to start, stop, cancel or refund membership

Easy to access — we’re open 24/7, we never close

Easy to do exercise — we have lots of equipment, no long wait

Easy to find — in the centre of town, near public transport and with parking

1. Which statement about Best Body Fitness is correct?

A．It provides you with a fitness assessment after training.

B．It offers you a customized training plan.

C．It allows you to work out without any fees.

D．It asks you to work out on your own.

2. What is the best part of Best Body Fitness?

A．Its price is quite good.	B．Its time is enough.
C．Its classes are no-risk.	D．Its trainers are experienced.

3. What type of writing does this text probably belong to?

A．News report.	B．Speech.
C．Announcement.	D．Advertisement.

4 . Any exercise is good, but when it comes to losing weight, it’s hard to beat running. After all, _____________is one of the most efficient ways to _________calories and keep fit without having to restrict your diet.   If you’re already a runner,   _________. If you’re not a runner yet but ___________ in losing weight . here are four _________why running can be the best exercise for weight loss.

Running works _________when you come to rest. Even when_________running with walking the same distance, studies find that running will_________to greater weight loss. In a long-term comparison study of runners and ___________, calories burned through funning led to 90% more weight ____________than calories burned through walking.

Running is time efficient. Even if the rumor that running a mile and walking a mile burn the same amount of calories was true, running would be a fairly____________way to burn those calories. Most people can run two or three times____________they can walk in a given amount of time.

Running is____________.In my opinion, little is actually____________to go running. You don’t need any____________________beyond a pair of running shoes. For this reason alone, running is the best__________for weight loss just__________its cheapness and easy access, and there are fewer barriers to keeping a routine.

Running makes people high.__________,studies support what many runners have____________--running can actually ger you high. Scientists have found links between moderate (适度的) to intense exercise and brain chemicals, which can__________the occasional flood of thrills that rush over you during a hard run.

1.

A．running

B．swimming

C．walking

D．diving

2.

A．offer

B．dominate

C．take

D．burn

3.

A．turn on

B．depend on

C．keep on

D．come on

4.

A．disappointed

B．interested

C．busy

D．skillful

5.

A．steps

B．measures

C．reasons

D．effects

6.

A．ever

B．almost

C．even

D．just

7.

A．connecting

B．comparing

C．equipping

D．supplying

8.

A．lead

B．apply

C．stick

D．adjust

9.

A．swimmers

B．players

C．walkers

D．joggers

10.

A．gain

B．change

C．damage

D．loss

11.

A．slower

B．faster

C．shorter

D．simpler

12.

A．as soon as

B．as far as

C．as long as

D．as well as

13.

A．convenient

B．essential

C．complicated

D．valueless

14.

A．allowed

B．agreed

C．required

D．forbidden

15.

A．tool

B．advice

C．stool

D．device

16.

A．exercise

B．application

C．example

D．motivation

17.

A．in case of

B．because of

C．instead of

D．in spite of

18.

A．Sadly

B．Fortunately

C．Cautiously

D．Disappointedly

19.

A．experienced

B．suffered

C．benefited

D．realized

20.

A．explain

B．reduce

C．describe

D．present

5 . Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your choice of sport might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(高尔夫球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortages in some local areas.

In fact, there are many environment friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a pair of good shoes; and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk can regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and control your weight better.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms". They are better replacements(代替物) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.

1. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B．It needs water and energy to keep its courses green

C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and waste.

D．It causes water shortages around the world.

2. The author uses power walking as example mainly because        .

A．it uses fewer resources

B．it improves our health

C．it is an outdoor sport

D．it is recommended by experts

3. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A．Playing basketball in a gym.

B．Motor racing in the desert.

C．Cycling around a lake.

D．Swimming in a sports center.

4. What’s the purpose of the author writing the passage?

A．To show us the function of major sports.

B．To encourage us to go in for green sports.

C．To discuss the major influence of popular sports.

D．To introduce different types of environment friendly spors.

6 . 阅读下面材料，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。

If this 13-year-old American boy succeeds in his effort     1     (climb) Mount Everest, he has modest ambitions — pick a small piece of rock from the top of the world as a memento (纪念品 ) and wear it in a necklace.

"I will not sell it or give it to anyone. It is something for     2     (me) to say ‘this is a rock from the summit', ” Jordan Romero from California, told reporters in Kathmandu. He left     3     the mountain on Sunday.

If he     4     (succeed), Romero will become     5     youngest climber to scale the 8,850 meters Everest summit.     6     (current) a 16-year-old Nepali boy, Temba Tsheri Sherpa, holds the record of being the world 's youngest climber of Mount Everest. But Romero said he was not after     7     (set) climbing records.

Romero said Mount Qomolangma was part of his goal to climb the highest mountains on all seven     8     (continent).

"It is just a goal,” he     9     (say) confidently. "If I don't succeed I am okay. I will try again. ”

Romero has already climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mount McKinley in Alaska among others.

"I know it requires a lot of     10     (patient). I will remain patient. I want to stay safe and make right choice, ”Romero said.

7 . It seems every major city and town around the world hosts an annual marathon, with thousands of athletes running a gruelling 42.1 kilometres. While many runners' motivation is to beat their personal best and cross the finishing line without collapsing, they're also doing it for a good cause—to generate funds for charity. But like other major events, the marathon also generates a massive carbon footprint. Thousands travel —some by plane—to the location, and waste from food packaging and goody bags gets left behind by spectators and runners. This is becoming a big issue for cities—how to host a worthwhile event, encouraging people to exercise and help charities, while protecting the environment? Several cities have developed formal plans to reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainable （可持续的） ideas. One event in Wales, for example, introduced recycling for old running kit .

It's something that this year's London Marathon tried to tackle by reducing the number of drink stations on the running route, giving out water in paper cups and offering some drinks in eatable seaweed capsules. They also trialled new bottle belts made from recycled plastic so 700 runners could carry water bottles with them during their run. London Marathon event director Hugh Brasner told the BBC: “There are a lot of initiatives （倡议） we are using this year that we think will lead to some huge behavioural changes in the future.”

Meanwhile, some people still think running a marathon could be our best foot forward in helping the planet. Dr Andrea Collins from Cardiff University told the BBC: “Training for a marathon makes you more sustainable in day-to-day activities. I started walking or running to work every day and shunning public transport altogether. Being environmentally friendly while training sticks with you and becomes a way of life. ”

1. Why do many people enter for a marathon?

A．To achieve their own ambitions.

B．To generate a massive carbon footprint.

C．To improve themselves both physically and mentally.

D．To challenge their personal limitations and raise money for charities.

2. What did Hugh Brasner think of this year's London Marathon?

A．It may bring a large profit to London.

B．It saved a lot of water resources and power.

C．It may improve people's behaviour in the future.

D．It may make Londoners more friendly when running a marathon.

3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “shunning” in the last paragraph?

A．Damaging.	B．Avoiding.
C．Choosing.	D．Changing.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Running a marathon can make more money.

B．Running a marathon can do great damage to the earth.

C．Running a marathon can change people's life completely.

D．Running a marathon can contribute to protecting the earth.