1 . Working out is such an important part of your overall health.     1     While starting an exercise routine might seem demanding, don’t worry.

Choose your inspiration and set a clear, achievable goal. Having a goal can really help you feel motivated. Take a few minutes to think about why you’re working out and what you want to achieve.     2     Write down your goal and post it somewhere you’ll see it regularly, like your bathroom mirror or on your fridge.

    3     Decide how many days a week you’ll be able to work out. Ideally, you should get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, 5 days a week. However, if you’re trying to achieve a certain goal, you might want to consider working out for about an hour several days a week.

Push yourself to work hard. The trick is to do it safely and in a controlled manner. If you ran 2 miles yesterday and felt worn out later, don’t try to run 5 miles today. Instead, find a level of effort that leaves you feeling like you got in a good workout.     4    

Work as much of your body as you can. The more parts of your body receive exercise, the more you’ll notice exercises’ positive effects on your weight, mood, stress levels, sleeping patterns, and overall sense of well-being.     5     But some options are better than others. Lifting free weights, for example, works more muscle groups than using targeted weightlifting machines.

A．It’s good for both your body and mind!

B．As always, any exercise is good exercise.

C．Figure out a schedule that suits your needs.

D．Set a date when you want to accomplish your goal, too.

E．You can record each of your workouts on your phone with them.

F．If you want to feel energized, you’ll need to ensure some good sleep.

G．Then try to slightly add on to the intensity of that level every couple of weeks.

2 . Torsongan Bullik, a 28-year-old athlete, has gone from being an amateur (业余的) cyclist to a professional cross-country skier. In Wenquan county he spent his childhood, when his athletic _______ began to show. In 2009, as a freshman in junior high, he was good at long-distance running and by 2016, he had _______ third in the Xinjiang Wusu International Marathon. His passion for cycling _______ during the Tour of Sayram Lake, which raised his _______ in the sport.

In 2012, his father _______ him a mountain bike worth 5,000 yuan. Torsongan used it frequently and participated in his first competition two years later, despite not having a _______ race due to losing balance on a steep slope.

But he was determined and kept testing his _______, which eventually resulted in winning medals in cycling competitions across all levels in China. On October 18, 2018, he _______ a striking victory by being the first to finish a high-altitude bike race in the Xizang autonomous region.

_______, his endurance (耐力) caught the attention of the national cross-country skiing team, who were _______ new talents for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Joining the team was a(n) _______ moment for Torsongan, yet it came with its own_______. He had to go through strict training during the day and improve his upper-body strength in the gym at night to _______ the team.

Although he didn’t make the final list for the Winter Olympics, he _______ as a technician helping with the operations of the event. Now, Torsongan remains enthusiastic about future competitions. “I will _______ with my efforts. As long as I don’t give up, I still have a chance to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics,” he says.

1.

A．spirit

B．talent

C．strength

D．figure

2.

A．elected

B．scored

C．finished

D．missed

3.

A．reduced

B．grew

C．disappeared

D．promoted

4.

A．interest

B．curiosity

C．emotion

D．awareness

5.

A．awarded

B．lent

C．borrowed

D．gifted

6.

A．successful

B．demanding

C．tough

D．meaningful

7.

A．fitness

B．pains

C．limits

D．confidence

8.

A．celebrated

B．achieved

C．expected

D．announced

9.

A．Frankly

B．Obviously

C．Generally

D．Surprisingly

10.

A．looking for

B．picking up

C．watching over

D．trying out

11.

A．familiar

B．typical

C．alarming

D．significant

12.

A．rewards

B．problems

C．challenges

D．risks

13.

A．keep up with

B．come up with

C．put up with

D．make up with

14.

A．pretended

B．served

C．applied

D．competed

15.

A．survive

B．share

C．continue

D．recover

3 . “I’m excited for our women to show their hard work and efforts,” said Lisa Bluder. “Women’s sports should own this stage, and we’re happy to be leading the way.” Bluder is head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of Iowa.

The exhibition game took place on October 15 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Iowa went on to defeat DePaul, 94 — 72. The event set a new NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) record for women’s basketball attendance — A total of 55,646 fans watched the game at the historic stadium.

Called “Crossover at Kinnick”, the game benefited the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The hospital received a check in the amount of $250,000 from ticket sales.

During the game, fans took in “The Wave”, which is known among Iowa Hawkeyes as the best tradition in college sports: Coaches, players, and fans turn to the Children’s Hospital behind the stands to wave to patients and families watching the game.

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark put on a wonderful performance. She had 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. She was also recognized as the Collegiate Women’s Athlete of the Year, an award she won last June.

“Events like the ‘Crossover at Kinnick’ are meaningful for several reasons,” Patrick Kenny said. “They create excitement to start a season and show the fans’ interest in women’s sports.” Kenny is communications manager at the Big Ten Network, which broadcasts college games.

In the 2022 — 2023 season, Louisiana State University defeated Iowa in the national finals. The championship game was the most-watched women’s college basketball game ever.

The growing popularity of women’s basketball makes a big difference, according to Bluder. “This is so important,” she said, “for boys, girls, women, and men, to see the positive impact women’s sports can have on our country as a whole.”

1. What is Bluder’s attitude towards women’s sports?

A．Impatient.

B．Doubtful.

C．Uncaring.

D．Supportive.

2. In which way did the exhibition game create a record?

A．The ages of its players.	B．The size of its audience.
C．The huge difference in the final score.	D．The places its players come from.

3. What’s the purpose of “The Wave” in the game?

A．To cheer up basketball players.	B．To excite the audience in the stadium.
C．To greet patients and their families.	D．To let others pay attention to the hospital.

4. What does Kenny intend to tell us in paragraph 6?

A．How tough women’s sports are.

B．Why “Crossover at Kinnick” is important.

C．Why women’s sports should create excitement.

D．How to draw audience’s interest to women’s sports.

4 . Skiing has always been a big part of Mikaela's life. Her dad, an amateur (业余的) skier, raced all through college and _______ skiing later as a part-time job. Her _______ taught Mikaela and her brother to _______ at a very young age. At two and a half years old, Mikaela _______ her first ski run down her steep driveway on plastic skis.

Mikaela loved skiing. From ages 8 to 11, she worked hard, _______ hundreds of training runs on small hills to master the _______ skills of slalom skiing (障碍滑雪), which _______ two runs in a slalom race where the _______ is the one with the best combined time.

When Mikael a was 11, she began to _______ at the Burke Mountain Academy, a Vermont boarding school for skiers. She took classes, studied, and ________ all the difficulties that she met to improve her skiing.

According to the headmaster Kirk Dwyer, “What ________ Mikaela from others was the degree of her commitment (投入) to be the best. Her ________ to conditioning, getting proper sleep, eating correctly, doing the drills (训练), and watching video was ________ for an 11-to 13-year-old. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and ________ herself.”

At age 14, Mikaela began her international ________ when she raced in the world championships for 13- and 14-year-olds. And she won!

1.

A．trained

B．practised

C．explored

D．researched

2.

A．coach

B．classmate

C．headmaster

D．parent

3.

A．skate

B．camp

C．ski

D．surf

4.

A．made

B．realized

C．greeted

D．invited

5.

A．benefiting

B．enjoying

C．repeating

D．preparing

6.

A．correct

B．familiar

C．simple

D．funny

7.

A．comes from

B．results from

C．leads to

D．consists of

8.

A．loser

B．racer

C．winner

D．competitor

9.

A．race

B．learn

C．teach

D．compete

10.

A．overcame

B．considered

C．shared

D．discussed

11.

A．hid

B．prevented

C．rescued

D．separated

12.

A．energy

B．demand

C．devotion

D．invitation

13.

A．unhappy

B．unusual

C．unhealthy

D．unlucky

14.

A．believed in

B．depended on

C．came to

D．looked after

15.

A．medal

B．career

C．journey

D．trade

5 . A study from the University of Montreal has found that watching ice hockey (冰球) greatly increases your heart rate. For television-watchers, the increase was an average 75%, while for those watching live it rose by 110%. This is equal, say the researchers, to running for 15 minutes.

Heart rates were highest during overtime and if there were scoring chances.

However, there is other research showing that watching football can stress the heart so much that it causes strokes (中风) and heart attacks. A study of German fans compared heart rates and blood pressure as they watched their country play in the World Cup. Both heart rate and blood pressure were raised when they watched their own team, and stayed higher for hours afterwards.

The Canadian study was conducted by an observation made by 13-year-old Leia Khairy; daughter of Prof Paul Khairy, the lead researcher. She noticed that while her own heart was beating wildly as she played soccer, the parents on the sidelines were jumping up and down energetically. But Paul Khairy states, “Watching an ice hockey game can’t be replaced by physical activity. It raises heart rate but does not carry the same benefits on cardiovascular (心血管的) health as exercise.

The study of German foot ball fans found that a stressful match more than doubled the risk of a heart attack or a stroke. So it may be that you need to be fit before you watch a sporting event, rather than hope it is equal to brief exercise. Studies have only shown a significant effect on men; and there is no correlation between a fan’s emotional connection with a team and the occurrence of a heart attack. The authors of the Canadian paper suggest that anyone watching an exciting game should take seriously ally symptoms (症状) such as chest pain or shortness of breath. .

1. What can the data indicate in Paragraph 1?

A．Heart rates change a lot while watching ice hockey.

B．Players’ performances are related to scoring chances.

C．Watching ice hockey has a lot to do with heart diseases.

D．Watching ice hockey can make people’s hearts race faster.

2. Which statement could Paul Khairy agree with?

A．A stressful game can increase the risk of a heart attack.

B．Watching sports game can be very beneficial to people.

C．Reactions of players’ parents aren’t affected by heart rates.

D．Benefits of watching games aren’t equal to those of exercise.

3. What do the writers of the Canadian paper suggest people do while watching games?

A．Monitor the heart rates all the time.

B．Pay close attention to physical reaction.

C．Take the games’ results very seriously.

D．Avoid watching games for a long time.

4. What is the author’s attitude to watching games?

A．Supportive.

B．Subjective.

C．Objective.

D．Negative.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Actress Jia Ling topped the social media topics on the second consecutive day of the Chinese Lunar New Year as her surprising weight loss of 50 kilograms during the shooting of her movie Yolo brought about heated discussions over healthy lifestyle and     1     (allow) some viewers to draw much     2     (inspire) from her tough weight-loss journey.

Topics related to Jia’s surprising weight loss were dominating (主导) Weibo like “Jia Ling     3     (total) shocked me,” as netizens discussed whether it was time to develop a more     4     (balance) habit starting from the Spring Festival. “Her achievement is quite inspiring and it deserves (应得) a movie ticket,”said moviegoer Li     5     regularly visits the gym to lose weight.

Jia noted that the movie is not about boxing or losing weight,     6     rather is a heart-warming story about “learning to love yourself.”     7     (finish) the filming of the movie, Jia had to increase her weight by 20 kilograms before starting to lose weight in only six months.

However, not everyone agreed on Jia’s weight loss program. “Not everyone can manage to shoulder the burden (重担) of     8    (lose) 50 kilograms in just six months,” said Jiang, a fitness expert. “To lose weight     9     a healthy way, we need to set several reachable short-term     10     (goal). It would be better to work out a schedule and stick to it.”

7 . Though it’s been around for roughly 5,000 years, yoga is more popular today than ever. The fact that you can practice it just about anywhere is a big reason why.    1     That’s nearly 15 million more than the number of people who golf.

Westerners adopted yoga as a form of exercise, but at its roots, yoga is a way of life. As recorded in the Yoga Sutras, yoga is based on the idea that the mind, body and spirit are all one. The breath is said to carry a person’s life force.     2    

In addition to reducing stress, yoga can improve posture and balance, strengthen bones and muscles,and keep your joints healthy.     3       For instance, downward-facing dog can relieve back pain, while plank pose is good for building a strong core (核心). For a quick break, the best choice is child pose.     4     You start out on your hands and knees and sit back, bringing your belly to the floor, with arms outstretched.

    5    . Globally, the industry is expected to produce $66 billion by 2027. More than 45,000 yoga studios dot the country. Despite the fact that all you really need is a mat, the average American yogi spends an estimated $62,640 over a lifetime on yoga classes and accessories.

A．Today, yoga is big business.

B．Different poses offer different benefits.

C．You have access to yoga whenever you like.

D．About 55 million Americans regularly hit the mat.

E．It is a gentle stretch that helps you rest and refocus.

F．Close your eyes, relax your body and take a deep breath.

G．Also, many experts believe that controlling the breath refreshes the body.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Tai chi is a Chinese martial art often practised with the purpose of     1     (improve) health. The practice forms of tai chi are well known for relaxing, circular movements that work in harmony with breath regulation (调节). It can not only keep your mind calm     2     also make your body strong. As you focus on your breathing and movements, your mind can clear itself of its worries,     3     does your whole body good,

    4     (influence) by Taoist and Confucian thoughts, and the ideas of traditional Chinese medicine, the practice has developed into several styles,     5     (usual) named after a master, such as Chen-style and Yang-style.

Chen Bin, one of the     6     (master) of the Chen-style tai chi, has been practising the martial art since he     7     (be) six years old. More than two decades of practice has made him a master. “One’s understanding of tai chi can develop when the practice continues. As one’s experience grows, it becomes much     8     (easy) to understand its cultural meaning,” Chen Bing explains.

Tai chi has taught Chen Bing     9     (stay) calm during life’s ups and downs, and to learn about the world with     10     open mind. Moreover, the martial art encourages using gentleness to get over toughness, and making use of weakness to win strength through one’s self-awareness, which shows the wisdom of Taoism.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

This weekend a marathon took place in Salzburg, the city in     1     I’m currently living. I’ve never run for more than half an hour so I’m     2     (amaze) that some people manage to keep going for over four hours!

Running is     3     (difficulty) because you have to motivate yourself to keep going—it’s more solitary than a team sport. I used to get really out of     4     (breathe) while running and it didn’t feel good at all! Now I     5     (actual) enjoy going for a jog along the river in Salzburg,     6     (feel) my muscles working and breathing in the fresh air.

    7     (challenge) exercise is always rewarding. Hiking is fun because all     8     hard work, walking uphill, comes at the beginning of the day. Then at the top of the mountain you can enjoy the view and some well-earned chocolate! At the end of the day, you feel like you     9     (achieve) something.

This just shows that perseverance pays off —     10     you work hard, you can succeed.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．In a hospital.

B．In a gym.

C．In a park.

2. What happened to the woman yesterday?

A．She fell off the bed.

B．She had trouble in breathing.

C．She almost died of heart disease.

3. What was the woman’s decision?

A．Changing her lifestyle.

B．Drinking less coffee.

C．Seeing the doctor regularly.

4. What annoys the woman most?

A．Having scary dreams.

B．Giving up fried chips.

C．Getting up early.