1 . Is Your Relationship with Exercise Unhealthy?
We are taught at an early age that exercise and fitness are important. Here are four signs that may point to an unhealthy relationship with exercise.
* You still choose to exercise despite illness or injury.
One of the big signs of this condition usually involves exercising to punishing lengths. This may even involve choosing to exercise when you’re ill or injured. You feel like nothing should get in the way of you being able to work out as you are strong enough to push through the pain.
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Another major sign that you’re working out for unhealthy reasons is exercising too often and intensely to punish yourself for the amount of food you eat. This is not a healthy way to look at fitness.
* Missing a day in the gym fills you with anxiety and fear.
When you feel a sense of anxiety or fear when you’re not in the gym, the problem comes in. You may even feel a sense of guilt or anxiety if your exercise routine is stopped.
* You may avoid social events due to exercise.
What is a big sign that you are crossing the line from health to obsession (痴迷)?
| A．You work out to make up for meals. |
| B．There’s nothing wrong with being active. |
| C．This can cause even more harm to your body. |
| D．You feel a sense of guilt or that you’re out of control. |
| E．You can’t remember the last time you took a day off at the gym. |
| F．We should work out because we love our bodies, never to punish ourselves. |
| G．It is when you begin to separate yourself from others because you’re working out so much. |
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1. What is the man doing?
| A．He is designing a fitness app. |
| B．He is downloading an exercise app. |
| C．He is searching for an exercise app. |
| A．An app for making money. |
| B．An app for saving money. |
| C．An app for spending money. |
4 . Chinese volleyball superstar Zhu Ting has inspired a new English word. "Stay awesome and ZHUperb!" wrote a blogger at a US-based volleyball website. The word combines "Zhu" and "superb (卓越的)", to describe the 27-year-old player.
Zhu's excellent scoring performances put her among the Top 10 Global Outstanding Athletes for this year's Heracles Prize of the Big Ben Award. As the captain, Zhu "created the new golden age of women's volleyball in China", the award said. Zhu is considered a national hero by many in China, with good reason. Before this year's World Cup victory, she helped the national volleyball team win the 2015 FIVB World Cup, the 2015 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Although she's a superstar now, it hasn't been easy for Zhu to get to where she is. Born to a farming family in Henan province, Zhu earned a chance to attend a local sports school at age 13. She became well known to the public by helping China's U20 team win the 2013 FIVB U20 World Championship. Shortly after, Zhu joined the national team and began playing under legendary coach Lang Ping.
At first, the 1. 98-meter-tall Zhu found it difficult to move quickly and stay balanced. But Lang Ping took advantage of her height and trained her to jump high and smash balls. Her work paid off. Zhu is now an outstanding player. "Hard work and talent are equally important. I'll move forward step by step," she told People's Daily.
1. Why was "ZHUperb" created?| A．To create a new game. | B．To introduce a volleyball website. |
| C．To describe the volleyball superstar. | D．To celebrate her winning of World Cup. |
| A．Zhu Ting's training. | B．Zhu Ting's personal qualities. |
| C．Zhu Ting's achievements. | D．Zhu Ting's future plan. |
| A．In 2000. | B．In 2013. | C．In 2015. | D．In 2016. |
| A．To build up her confidence. |
| B．To make use of her advantages. |
| C．To train her to be the captain of the team. |
| D．To instruct her to move forward step by step. |
5 . When I was 6, my elder brother brought me to the local BMX(自行车越野) track to ride in a kid’s race for the first time. The hill out of the starting gate looked so scary and step that I backed off. My parents took me back for another try the next week. I fell almost immediately but still managed to win the second place. I’ve loved racing ever since.
I turned pro at 15, which isn’t possible now: You have to be 17 to compete professionally around the time I went pro, BMX became an Olympic sport and I decided to pursue it after high school. I’m the youngest woman with a professional title in the United States.
BMX isn’t judged on tricks or how you handle barriers, but it’s an extreme sport. It’s like horse racing mixed with riding a roller coaster. It starts with a huge burst of speed—I go 40 mph by the time. I’m two and a half seconds out of the gate. Then I try to come out in front of seven competitors at the end of the track, which includes 40-foot jumps. I keep chasing the high that comes from prestart nervousness, big jumps, and that feeling of crossing the finish line first.
Strength and balance are key in competition, so I work out at least five days a week to prepare. I do tons of resistance and agility(灵活) training, both on and off the bike. I also do mental drills with a sports psychologist to make sure I’m focused and confident going into competition. If I make a mistake on the course, I have to move on. Everyone is out to beat me; I need to concentrate on winning so my competitors can’t capitalize on an error and pass me!
I was so proud to win a silver medal at the Olympics in Rio, but I felt I was capable of gold, so that will push me to do better. I’m continually working to reach my potential in the sport. Until I feel completely satisfied, I’ll keep coming back.
1. What do we know about the author?| A．She withdrew from her first BMX race. |
| B．She became the youngest BMX rider in America. |
| C．Her parents forced her to turn BMX professional. |
| D．Her efforts resulted in BMX entering the Olympics. |
| A．jump highest | B．focus on other competitors |
| C．play tricks | D．keep balanced all the way |
| A．make up for | B．take advantage of |
| C．keep an eye on | D．take notice of |
| A．Proud and serious. | B．Ambitious and hard-working. |
| C．Optimistic and generous. | D．Independent and cooperative. |
6 . Do you love outdoor challenges? And there are a bunch of really awesome hiking challenges out there now that will not only inspire you to get outside more and push yourself physically- but also provide you access to an awesome community of hikers and often-times hiking groups focusing on the same challenges.
1. THE 52 HIKE CHALLENGE
The goal of the 52 Hike Challenge is to get you outside moving every week for an entire year. The difficulty and length is entirely up to you. but the point is to get out and to get moving! Register online now and the resources on their website allow you to track your journey as you complete each weekly hike and earn completion badges as you go.
2. WE HIKE TO HEAL
We Hike to Heal is a month-long women's empowerment and wellness campaign that organizes group hikes all over the world on the last Saturday of March. The organization's mission is to encourage women all over the world to tap into the healing and empowering influences within themselves and the Great Outdoors. You can join the movement for free in the link above and find free group hikes that will be happening all over the world.
3. CURE-SEARCH ULTIMATE HIKE
This event is put on by CureSearch on February 4th every year, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure and a way to raise money for children s cancer. To join this event that supports an incredible cause, you attend an informational session, register and get your own online fund-raising page and raise money to support your trek for children's cancer research.
4. THE 365 MILE CHALLENGE
This challenge is great because it is so simple. The goal is to get outside every day and walk a mile. This challenge focuses on small efforts that, over time, have big results and focuses on, creating healthy habits to benefit your mind, body, and soul. To join all you have to do is register , join the Face book group, and start moving.
1. Which of the hiking challenges is specially intended for women?| A．We Hike to Heal | B．The 52 Hike Challenge. |
| C．Cure-search Ultimate Hike. | D．The 365 Mile Challenge. |
| A．Money-raising. | B．Badge-earning. |
| C．Internet-related. | D．Gender-based. |
| A．Only one. | B．Four. |
| C．Three. | D．Two. |
7 . Only someone who has competed in a sports event knows what it's like. It's in those kinds of
The person
What made the competition
My coach was helping the injured girl.
I don't really remember what exactly happened
| A．events | B．schedules | C．lifestyles | D．tracks |
| A．thus | B．meanwhile | C．so | D．however |
| A．eager | B．suitable | C．particular | D．responsible |
| A．occasions | B．customs | C．responses | D．challenges |
| A．previous | B．extra | C．special | D．specific |
| A．amazed | B．dynamic | C．muddy | D．capable |
| A．completely | B．regularly | C．immediately | D．originally |
| A．Feeling | B．Intending | C．Looking | D．Turning |
| A．tough | B．formal | C．various | D．joyful |
| A．confidence | B．tension | C．convenience | D．disappointment |
| A．removed | B．prepared | C．contacted | D．flashed |
| A．laughter | B．accident | C．gathering | D．replacement |
| A．injured | B．dragged | C．suffered | D．defended |
| A．weekend | B．year | C．moment | D．while |
| A．changeable | B．unstable | C．believable | D．achievable |
| A．Besides | B．Unfortunately | C．Therefore | D．Fortunately |
| A．cycle | B．crash | C．chat | D．summarise |
| A．feature | B．remind | C．avoid | D．prohibit |
| A．after | B．before | C．onto | D．throughout |
| A．packing | B．congratulating | C．defeating | D．inspiring |
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Dear Alex,
Thanks for your e-mail. I am a bit like you.
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Wish you good health!
Yours,
Li Hua
Rarely has a sports team in China received praise and
Director Peter Chan's film Leap shines a spotlight on the struggles of several generations of the Chinese team in their attempts
“The people love the Chinese women's volleyball team, not only because they
10 . I have an amazing connection with marathons. I didn’t realize until I started running in my 30s that running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of will!
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P. E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was not athletic. Though he didn’t mean it, that stuck with me for years.
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks，leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead. The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe ties became undone. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted !
At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 am or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels, I can now call myself a marathon winner.
1. What does the underlined “that” in Para. 2 refer to?| A．His teacher’s request. | B．His failed sports. |
| C．His no-talent in sports. | D．The awkward memory. |
| A．He made it eventually. | B．He has lost confidence. |
| C．He gave up halfway. | D．He was too nervous to finish. |
| A．Doubted. | B．Supported. | C．Indifferent. | D．Unconcerned. |
| A．One is never too old to learn. | B．Failure is the mother of success. |
| C．A winner is one with a great effort of will. | D．A man owes his success to his family support. |
