1 . For people suffering from depression, there’s an all-natural treatment they should use—getting more exercise. It could help fight depression, even if people have a genetic (遗传的) risk, new research shows.

For the study, researchers collected information from nearly 8,000 people and found those with related genes were more likely to have depression over the next two years after examining them. But that was less likely for people who were more active at the study’s start, even if they had a family history of depression. Higher levels of physical activity helped protect even those with the highest genetic risk of depression.

Both high-intensity (高强度) exercise and low-intensity activities were associated with a reduced risk of depression. Adding four hours of exercise a week could lower the risk of a new episode (一段经历) of depression by 17%, according to the study. “Our findings strongly suggest that, when it comes to depression, being physically active has the potential to remove the added risk of future episodes in individuals who are genetically risky,” said lead author Karmel Choi. “On average, about 35 additional minutes of physical activity each day may help people to reduce their risk and protect against future depression episodes.”

Depression is a common mental illness globally, with more than 264 million people affected. “Depression is so ubiquitous, and that underlines the need for effective approaches that can impact as many people as possible,” Choi said. And mental health and primary care providers can use the findings to advise patients that there’s something meaningful they can do to lower their risk of depression.

1. How did the researchers reach their conclusion?

A．By analyzing a mass of data.	B．By conducting genetic research.
C．By comparing various levels of activity.	D．By tracking the subjects for many years.

2. What does the study show about depression?

A．Physical activity betters medical treatment.

B．Exercise is able to decrease and prevent it.

C．Different levels of exercise intensity matter the same.

D．Exercising 35 minutes daily is the most effective treatment.

3. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Harmful.

B．Unusual.

C．Common.

D．Complex.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To discuss a disease of depression.	B．To explain a phenomenon of depression.
C．To analyze a genetic risk of depression.	D．To introduce a method to lower the risk of depression.

2 . 学校英文报正举办以“An Unforgettable Sports Meet”为题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；
2. 活动内容；
3. 收获和感受。
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。

An Unforgettable Sports Meet

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3 . Most people in their eighties would consider themselves lucky not to have health problems, but this is not the case with Toshisuke Kanazawa. The 82-year-old Japanese bodybuilder is not only in perfect physical condition, but also looks better than a lot of men a quarter his age.

Kanazawa is a living example that you’re never too old to hit the gym and achieve the body you’ve always dreamed of. A champion bodybuilder in his youth, Kanazawa stopped exercising completely after he retired(退休) at age 34, drinking, smoking and eating whatever he liked. It wasn’t until he turned 50 that he wanted to regain the perfect body of his younger years.

Kanazawa’s wife felt sick frequently, and the former bodybuilder remembered that she had never been happier than when he won the national championship. So, to please her, he decided to return to the gym and completely change his diet.

His workout schedule had to change according to his age. In his youth, he would spend up to six hours training in the gym every day, and his body would recover within two days after a particularly intensive workout, but that was not the case anymore. He cut the daily gym time to three hours and started giving his body one week to recover after exercising every muscle group.

Kanazawa’s efforts paid off. In 2016, at the age of 80, Kanazawa defeated many opponents and placed sixth in the world in a match for bodybuilders over 65, and won the admiration of the crowd.

Sport keeps this elderly man healthy, as he has not suffered so much as a cold since he started bodybuilding again at age 50.

“I want to be a super old man in the bodybuilder community,” Kanazawa said, “If I have a goal, I can continue moving forward. I have to work much harder.”

1. What can we learn about Kanazawa from paragraph 2?

A．He started bodybuilding at the age of 34.

B．He seldom exercised when he was young.

C．He had serious health problems in his youth.

D．He developed an unhealthy lifestyle after he retired.

2. Why did Kanazawa decide to take up exercise again?

A．To make a living	B．To help change his diet.
C．To cheer up his wife.	D．To recover from illness.

3. What did old Kanazawa do while rebuilding his body?

A．He went on a diet.

B．He turned to the doctor for advice.

C．He combined relaxation with exercise.

D．He spent up to six hours training every day.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Bodybuilding: No Age Limit

B．Champion: The Result of Workout

C．Understanding: A Secret to Happiness

D．Exercise: The Best Medicine for Illnesses

4 . 假定你是李华，你参加了学校上周举办的英语课本剧表演大赛（English Textbook Drama Competition），你的英国笔友Peter发邮件询问相关情况。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 参赛过程；
2. 你的收获。
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。
Dear Peter,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

5 . Walking has been considered as one of the best possible exercises. For many people, daily walking offers many and long-term physical and mental benefits.     1     A Stanford University study found that participants were more creative when walking as opposed to sitting.    2    You’ve probably heard the phrase “exercise your innovation (创新)”. Our creative mindset is caused by physical movement, which is exactly why walking with your dog, a friend, or alone feeds creative thinking.

But the scenery is almost as important as the sweat. Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your habitual surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities. You can walk through a tree-filled neighborhood.     3    

Walking outside develops our ability to collect new ideas and take in new sights, sounds, smells, and flavors. Shinrin-yoku, a common form of relaxation in Japan, suggests that being in the forest and walking among the trees there can lower your stress levels    4     Research has shown that immersion (沉浸) in nature around your neighborhood or the disconnection from multimedia increased performance on a creative problem-solving task.

So instead of setting a fitness goal, why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking outdoors?     5     For example, you can turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear conversations and natural sounds, and to notice the way people move and the way the sun reflects in a lake.

Walk not just for exercise. Walk for wonder.

A．Unfortunately, you often fail to do it.

B．Engage more closely with your surroundings.

C．The movement aspect of walking is obviously key

D．Without enough energy, you cannot wonder or create.

E．But to receive the benefits, you do not have to live in a forest.

F．This habit, however, isn’t just improving your health but an element of creativity.

G．You can also wander around a park and observe people relaxing or birds singing.

6 . On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have _________ the course earlier’ than she did. Her _________ came because she was carrying a _________ across the finish line.

As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her _________ when a runner in front of her began crying in pain. She _________ to help her fellow runner, Danielle Lenoue. Bailey took her arm to see if he could walk forward with _________. She couldn’t. Bailey then _________ to let Lenoue climb onto her back and carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet to where Lenoue could get _________ attention.

Once there, Lenoue was _________ and later taken to a hospital, where she learned that she had serious injuries in one of her knees. She would have struggled with extreme ____________ to make it to that aid checkpoint without Bailey’s help. As for Bailey, she is more ____________ about why her act is considered a big ____________. “She was just crying. I couldn’t ____________ her,” Bailey told the reporter. “I feel like I was just doing the right thing.” Although the two young women were strangers before the ____________, they’ve since become friends. Neither won the race, but the ____________ of human kindness won the day.

1.

A．changed

B．followed

C．finished

D．designed

2.

A．chance

B．delay

C．excuse

D．trouble

3.

A．classmate

B．volunteer

C．competitor

D．judge

4.

A．training

B．race

C．school

D．town

5.

A．stopped

B．returned

C．promised

D．agreed

6.

A．courage

B．patience

C．help

D．advice

7.

A．stepped aside

B．stood up

C．bent down

D．went away

8.

A．public

B．medical

C．equal

D．constant

9.

A．identified

B．appreciated

C．checked

D．interrupted

10.

A．pain

B．hunger

C．cold

D．tiredness

11.

A．worried

B．ashamed

C．discouraged

D．confused

12.

A．problem

B．game

C．deal

D．lesson

13.

A．bother

B．understand

C．leave

D．cure

14.

A．show

B．meet

C．test

D．ride

15.

A．benefit

B．exchange

C．display

D．secret

7 . In many parts of the world, there are four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. In the U. S., there are only three: football, basketball and baseball. If you want to know what season it is, just have a look at what people are playing.

For many people in the U. S., sports are not just for fun. They’re almost a religion. Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favourite teams and athletes play in person. Other fans watch the games at home. The most devoted sports buffs never miss a game. Many a wife becomes a “sports widow (寡妇)” during her husband’s favorite season.

America’s devotion to athletics has created a new class of wealthy people: professional athletes. Sports stars often receive million-dollar salaries. Some even make big money appearing in advertisements for soft drinks, shoes and even toiletries (化妆品).

Sports are an important part of Americans’ culture. Throughout their school life, Americans learn to play many sports. All students take physical education classes in school. Some try out for the school teams, while others join school sports leagues. Athletic events at universities attract scores of fans and benefit the whole community.

1. The most popular sports in America are the following EXCEPT ______.

A．ping-pong

B．American football

C．basketball

D．baseball

2. What does the underlined word “buffs” (Para 2) mean?

A．Athletes.

B．Fans.

C．Clubs.

D．Teams.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．You can know what season it is by what people are playing in America.

B．All students in America join school sports leagues

C．For many people in the USA, sports are just for fun.

D．Many professional athletes have low incomes.

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Sports seasons in America	B．American sports fans
C．Americans’ sports culture	D．Sports in America