1 . It is recommended that people get 150 minutes of exercise a week. That means that a person should exercise for about 30 minutes a day, five days a week. A half hour of brisk (轻快的) walking can easily help someone meet that goal. You don’t need to walk 30 minutes all at one time to start. An expert recommends that beginners start with three short 10-minute walks. Finally, longer walks will become easier.
One great benefit of walking is that you do not need special equipment (装备). You do not even need to go to a special area to walk. Don’t have workout clothes to wear? You are lucky because what you are wearing right now is probably perfect for walking. Besides, you can walk anywhere at a quick speed.
Many studies show the value of walking and its benefits for your body.
According to a study carried out by Harvard Medical School, brisk walking for 30 minutes can burn over 100 calories (卡路里). Walking also makes your legs strong. Although it may not seem like it, walking is weight training because your legs carry the weight of your upper body whenever you walk. The study also shows that those who walk at least 20 minutes a day, at least five days a week, have 43% fewer sick days than those who exercise once a week or less. And if they do get sick, they become well sooner.
Walking is good for your mind. Walks can be taken in quiet places like parks and forests. Walking in these areas can help a person feel calm. Going on a daily walk gives your mind a break from the busy time of each day as well. A good walk lets you clear your mind and makes you feel better.
1. What can we know from the first paragraph?A.People have trouble finding time to walk. |
B.Longer walks may be hard for beginners. |
C.Half an hour’s walk every week is enough. |
D.Walking slowly makes the activity enjoyable. |
A.Walking is better than medicine. | B.Walking has wonderful benefits. |
C.The distance people usually walk. | D.The right time for people to walk. |
A.It is helpful to one’s mind. | B.It helps discover new places. |
C.It makes one’s body busy. | D.It helps save one much money. |
A.To show how often we can walk. |
B.To show why walking is great exercise. |
C.To show us the findings of a famous study. |
D.To show us what to prepare before walking. |
1. When will the swim classes begin?
A.On May 1st. | B.On April 30th. | C.On April 29th. |
A.10. | B.15. | C.20. |
A.Those who have no Level 3 certificate. |
B.Those who want to pass the skill level test quickly. |
C.Those who have never attended Community Pool classes. |
A.The speaker. | B.The instructors. | C.The local community. |
3 . There’s a reason why so many people love running early in the morning.
●Find a friend, and be gentle with yourself
Finding a partner to run with will give you someone to be responsible for, and make it much harder to blow off the run. It’s also important to remember that this is a process, and you can’t expect to do it perfectly from the beginning.
●Embrace the movement
“The first few steps or blocks will be tough in the morning. They always are,” says Dr. Jordan Metzl, who has over 32 marathon finishes under his belt. With a practice of more than 20, 000 patients, Metzl’s days are jam-packed, so early morning runs are a must.
●Stay warm
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“I view waking up early like tearing off a Band-Aid,” says Michele Gonzalez, a running coach. “It’s gonna hurt for a bit.” Her advice is relatively simple. “You just have to set the alarm early and start doing it,” she says. “After a few days, you’ll be tired earlier at night and will start going to bed earlier. This makes the early alarm feel a bit more manageable.”
A.It has major benefits. |
B.Have a training plan. |
C.Make peace with the pain. |
D.It’s just like warming up a car in the winter. |
E.Even if you have a setback or two, keep at it. |
F.Still, he knows how hard it can be to get motivated. |
G.The worst part is getting changed in the cold air especially in winter. |
1. What can the listeners do during the opening?
A.Enter a competition. | B.Meet a sportsman. | C.Get a signed copy. |
A.Tickets for sports events. | B.Sports calendars. | C.Signed copies of CDs. |
A.15. | B.30. | C.50. |
A.To book a place via email. |
B.To try out equipment at opening mornings. |
C.To open an account for more offers. |
1. 你最喜欢的运动项目是什么?
2. 你多久做一次你喜欢的运动?
3. 这项运动给你带来了什么好处?
注意:1. 写作词数应为 80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Sports Story
Good morning, everyone! I’d like to share my sports story.
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6 . 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My husband Larry and I have always had our basic values in common, but our interests are far apart. I love the arts, especially opera. He’s a huge sports fan of hockey (曲棍球). His big passion is NHL hockey. He’s shared season tickets with his friends for years.
There were times when we attended the games with other couples. The rest of our group was enthusiastic about the game, even the women. They knew all the players and how to pronounce their long names. I enjoyed participating in the National Anthem, but aside from the meal, that was the only thing I enjoyed about our hockey nights. Instead of appreciating the good seats we had, I’d complain that it was too cold there. When the game started, my phone would be on my lap. Most of the time, I’d be texting or daydreaming. Sometimes, my texting would be interrupted when the home team scored. I knew they scored because everyone jumped up and exchanged high-fives and shouts.
What was so exciting about a group of grown men on ice hitting something with a stick? It was beyond me. I started to wonder. Why was I the only one not enjoying myself? As I looked around at thousands of people cheering and getting increasingly excited, I decided to at least give it a try — for my husband’s sake, if not for my own.
It took a few games, but soon I learned who the goalie (守门员) was, who our latest player was, who had been traded and from where. When the other team scored, I eventually felt great disappointment with the rest of my crowd. I searched the program to see which part of the globe our players had come from.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was surprised that I began to like the games I watched.
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I felt excited when I heard that our city would have the first women’s hockey team.
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7 . In a world ruled by hard exercise and complex fitness programs, the simple act of walking is often ignored(忽略).
Heart Health and Weight Management
Walking is light heart exercise that helps improve heart health by increasing blood circulation(循环).
Pressure Drop and Clear Mind
Taking a relaxing walk or quick walk has been shown to give off endorphins, the body’s natural ”feel-good” materials. This leads to lower pressure levels, improved feelings, and improved mental health. Walking outdoors in nature or in a peaceful environment can provide a refreshing escape from the daily tasks.
Joint(关节)Health and Free Movement
Unlike active sports, walking is soft on the joints, making it a perfect choice for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Social Communication and Connection
A.It helps oil joints and make them stronger. |
B.It’s a cheap way to lead a healthier lifestyle. |
C.So taking a walk can make your mind relaxed and fresh. |
D.A quick walk after meals has been shown to benefit the stomach. |
E.It cuts down the risk of heart disease and brings down blood pressure. |
F.Walking is useful exercise that can easily be turned into a social activity. |
G.However, walking remains one of the easiest and most useful forms of exercise. |
8 . These days, videos of “ diving grandpas” from north China’s Tianjin are popular on the Internet. In the videos, they jumped off the Shizilin Bridge into the 7-meter-deep Haihe River. However, on Wednesday, they announced that they would give up the sport.
With an average age of 60, the diving grandpas have much experience in diving. They started as a group of local diving lovers. They went swimming in the city’s rivers, and later they tried their hand at diving. The hobby has now lasted for more than thirty years.
Videos on the Internet have drawn lots of tourists from across the country to the Shizilin Bridge over the Haihe River, where “diving grandpas” perform diving. However, some inexperienced divers, trying to follow“ diving grandpas”, have met with accidents and got themselves injured. Some of the grandpas have begun volunteering to keep order for the crowds that come to see the performance on the bridge. However, accidents still continued to happen. As reported, members of the Blue Sky Rescue team in Tianjin said that they rescued 14 people at the risk of drowning or other injury in just two days.
The grandpas then made a difficult decision. They stopped diving off the bridge. They also prevented inexperienced locals and children as well as tourists from diving from the bridge . The grandpas welcomed the tourists to Tianjin, especially pointing out the other great places of interest and delicious food around the Shizilin Bridge.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A.The diving grandpas made a living by diving. |
B.The diving grandpas came from all over China. |
C.The diving grandpas made diving a life-long hobby. |
D.The diving grandpas began diving when they were little. |
A.The weather became colder. |
B.They were too old to carry out the task. |
C.The bridge was too crowded with tourists. |
D.They hoped to prevent accidents from happening. |
A.Kind and honest |
B.Energetic and warm-hearted |
C.Brave and talented |
D.Outgoing and optimistic |
A.Diving became a popular activity in Tianjin. |
B.Diving without guidance may cause injury or death. |
C.“Diving grandpas” helped speed up tourism in Tianjin. |
D.“Diving grandpas” gave up diving for tourists’ safety. |
1. Who is the speaker?
A.A worker of the club. | B.A newspaper reporter. | C.A fitness instructor. |
A.Rock climbing. | B.Going walking. | C.Going diving. |
A.Watching TV. | B.Relaxing in the garden. | C.Holding parties. |
A.By informing the library of demands. |
B.By paying a little more booking fee. |
C.By contacting the people at the reception area. |
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