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. |
2 . Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢).
“Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body is held up, everything is held up and I’ve made it to 104.”
She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.
All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4, 385 kilometers. During that time she has had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing...This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.”
1. Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons?A.She wanted to set a new record. |
B.She intended to challenge herself. |
C.She was driven by her interest. |
D.She was inspired by people like her. |
A.She didn’t get professional training. |
B.She found it hard to keep her balance. |
C.She suffered discomfort in her left leg. |
D.She couldn’t use regular running blades. |
A.Rome wasn’t built in a day. |
B.Time works wonders. |
C.A good beginning is half the battle. |
D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
A.Annoyed. | B.Concerned |
C.Admiring. | D.Humorous. |
My occupation is an
Most of the participants were doing a one-mile race, and 10 races were planned over the weekend. The participants ranged from very old people to very young swimmers. The oldest woman competing was 77, taking part in the two-mile race, alongside a man who last year swam in every one-mile race.
It was the third one-mile race of the day that
I stared at the lake for some time, wondering if I could finish the competition smoothly. Though
My finishing time was 38 minutes 25 seconds but that didn’t matter—the atmosphere was absorbing and everyone felt a sense of achievement, whatever their time was. It was my perseverance that contributed to my finishing the race. The success could boost my
1.活动简介
时间:下周日晚上七点。
地点:学校礼堂。
意义:提高中文水平,更好地了解并传播中国文化,丰富校园生活等等。
2.建议并且鼓励他参加。
3.预祝他取得好成绩。
相关词汇:学校礼堂school hall,提高improve,传播spread,丰富enrich。
注意:1.词数80左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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1. What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships?
A.She did better than she had expected. |
B.She regretted not preparing well enough. |
C.She was disappointed to win a silver medal. |
A.Once a week. | B.Every day. | C.Six days a week. |
A.She avoids close contact with them. |
B.She likes to communicate with them. |
C.She has made good friends with them. |
A.Flying kites. | B.Reading. | C.Skiing. |
1. 时间和地点;
2. 目的和形式;
3. 比赛奖项。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
参考词汇:Badminton Singles羽毛球单打
Dear Chris,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
1. 说明比赛要求(诗歌长度,内容等);
2. 请他推荐英文诗歌:
3. 请教朗诵技巧。
参考词汇:英文诗歌朗诵比赛(English Poem Recitation Contest)
注意:
1. 词数80左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear George,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. 比赛目的;
2. 演讲内容;
3. 参赛要求。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80词左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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1. Who is the man’s favorite player?
A.Messi. | B.Neymar. | C.Cristiano Ronaldo. |
A.The influence. | B.The time change. | C.The best players. |
A.Italy. | B.Brazil. | C.Germany. |
10 . Restrictive uniforms could be preventing primary school pupils, especially girls, from being physically active, research suggests. In countries where most schools require students to wear uniforms, fewer young people reach the World Health Organization’s minimum recommendation of 60 minutes of physical activity a day across a whole week, according to a study by the University of Cambridge.
There was a greater difference between girls and boys of primary-school age in countries where uniforms were common. The finding was not copied among children of secondary-school age. This may be owing to the exercise younger children get throughout the day — for example, through running, climbing and active play at break and lunchtimes. The findings confirm earlier evidence that girls feel less comfortable participating in active play if they are wearing certain types of clothing such as skirts or dresses.
Dr. Mairead Ryan, a researcher at the institute of education and MRC unit at Cambridge, said, “ Schools often prefer to use uniforms for various reasons. We are not trying to suggest a blanket ban on them, but to present new evidence to support decision-making. School communities could consider design, and whether specific characteristics of a uniform might either encourage or restrict any opportunities for physical activity.”
A 2021 study in England found the design of girls’ PE uniforms prevented students from participating in certain activities. Other studies have suggested girls are much shyer about taking part in physical activity when wearing uniforms in which they do not feel comfortable. Dr. Esther van Sluijs, senior author and MRC investigator (调查员), said, “Girls might feel less confident about doing things like cartwheels and tumbles in the playground, or riding a bike on a windy day if they are wearing a skirt or dress. Social expectations tend to influence what they feel they can do in these clothes. Unfortunately, when it comes to promoting physical health, that’s a problem.”
The WHO recommends that young people get 60 minutes of at least moderate-intensity (中等强度) physical activity a day. The Cambridge study confirmed previous observations that most children and teenagers were not meeting this recommendation — especially girls, who have a gap of 7.6 percentage points with boys.
1. What is the author’s purpose of writing Paragraph 1?A.To state the findings. | B.To make a comparison. |
C.To explain a phenomenon. | D.To justify an assumption. |
A.They have less physical activity daily. |
B.They have much labor work at school. |
C.Certain uniforms limit their physical activity. |
D.Certain uniforms make them act well in active play. |
A.It’s better to restrict physical activity. |
B.It’s better to support decision-making. |
C.Uniforms should be banned strictly in schools. |
D.Schools should think about the uniform design. |
A.Proper uniforms can set students free |
B.Schools are responsible for uniforms |
C.Students can benefit a lot from uniforms |
D.Uniforms may prevent younger girls from being active |