1 . At some point in most people’s fitness journeys, they hit a plateau(停滞期) — it seems difficult to move forward.
Put recovery first
Overtraining makes it difficult for you to make progress because you are continually breaking down muscle (肌肉) without allowing time to recover and rebuild. Although quality sleep contributes much to recovery, it isn’t the only factor.
Mix up your training
One of the most common reasons for hitting a plateau is sticking with the same workout for too long. Your body naturally adapts to repetitive movements, leading to few returns.
When you’ve exercised for some time, it can be easy to lose sight of how far you’ve come. Monitoring your exercise activity with a smartphone app or a fitness journal can help you recognize markers of your progress. Tracking a variety of measurable markers, such as weights lifted and distances you walked, will enable you to focus on the smaller yet significant goals that make progress more visible.
Remember, hitting a fitness plateau doesn’t mean you aren’t doing enough; it’s a natural part of the journey.
A.Track your progress |
B.Make exercise part of your daily business |
C.You can take longer breaks during your workouts |
D.Pushing harder is not the answer when you reach the point |
E.Celebrate your achievements no matter how small they seem |
F.That’s why cross-training is important for overall fitness success |
G.Using the strategies above, you’ll get back on the road to your fitness goals |
High-school sports is one of the biggest thing that happens in our town of Verden, population six hundred. And sports are important in our family. Both of our sons were high —school athletes. However, I was surprised when Lauren announced she was going out for the girls’ basketball team. But she has Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) .
My wife and I never told Lauren that she was different. We treated her like our other children. We didn’t want her to feel disabled or different.
“I’m gonna play basketball, Daddy.” Lauren ran to meet me when I returned from work. “That’s nice, honey,” I replied and patted her shoulder. I figured she meant outside—on the driveway. My wife Laura later told me “What Lauren’s trying to tell you is that she’s joining the girls’ high-school basketball team.” Just as my wife’s words stopped, I heard Lauren behind me. “I’m gonna be a Lady Tiger,” she shouted, throwing her arms in the air. I discussed Lauren’s announcement with my wife that evening. “Maybe she won’t make the team,” I offered. “Everybody makes the team, Johnny,” she whispered, “It’s Verden. There are only eleven girls, and not all of them want to play.”
However, I couldn’t help worrying about Lauren. Everything that could happen flashed through my mind. Lauren’s reactions were slow. What if she got injured during practice or trying to keep up with the other players? What if the other girls on the team failed to accept her? What if an insensitive audience made fun of her? Or what if Lauren’s feelings got hurt because she spent most of her time on the bench (替补席) ?
Just as my wife had said, Lauren did make the school basketball team. To relieve my anxiety, I decided to see her practice in person. The next afternoon, I parked in front of the school gymnasium. Entering the gym, I could see Lauren standing alone at the other end of the court, shooting free throws. Inside, Coach (教练) Forsythe stood on the other side of the gym. After every shot, Lauren joyfully shouted, “Woo hoo!” She didn’t seem to care if she made the basket or not.
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Paragraph 2: Finally, the day for the game came.
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3 . Cycling for charity is a good way to raise money for worthy causes. There are several approaches to getting started.
Popular international social websites have cycling-for- charity pages where it is possible to find upcoming events and sponsors (赞助商). Many international organizations can also be located online that organize regular cycling for charity events. An example of this is Best Buddies International, founded in 1989 and existing in all 50 US states and in 50 countries around the world. Best Buddies International sponsors cycling events to raise money for people with developmental disabilities.
Research organizations mainly dedicated to curing diseases and groups like the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the US, with similar MS associations in Canada and Australia, arrange cycling for-charity events on a frequent basis. Other common diseases and medical conditions, such as heart disease, Parkinson’s, and cancer, also have national and international organizations that regularly arrange cycling for-charity events. Social movement nonprofits also are involved in cycling for charity, based around such issues as poverty and regional disasters, like earthquakes and hurricanes, which inspire cycling fundraisers around the globe.
Local community groups are another avenue towards forming a cycling group and sponsoring charity rides and charity races. Bicycle clubs and retailers (零售商) are often connected to community outreach groups that arrange such events, and are a good source of information on how to get involved in one. Some of these groups go beyond traditional street cycling and sponsor cross country trail courses. Indoor cycling-for- charity events have also become popular in areas where the weather and season or urban environment may not lend itself to outdoor cycling activities.
Arranging your own cycling-for-charity event is also a possibility. Finding ways to publicize the event and gain sponsors can be done through various local or regional cycling clubs, through employers, local churches, and other groups interested in promoting charitable activities.
1. Which of the following organizes cycling for the disabled?A.A bicycle club. | B.A local community group. |
C.Best Buddies International. | D.National Multiple Sclerosis Society. |
A.To study how to treat diseases. | B.To spread how to face diseases. |
C.To publicize the benefits of cycling. | D.To inspire the fundraisers globally. |
A.For the public’s preference. | B.To provide cycling courses. |
C.To attract more participants. | D.For unfavorable conditions. |
A.How can I start cycling for charity? | B.How can I avoid hurt during cycling? |
C.Why must I advocate charity events? | D.What should I do for a proper cycling? |
4 . There’s always been debate about the best time of day to work out. For the longest time I’ve heard that exercising first thing in the morning is ideal, but others say a nighttime workout benefits them more. Is one time really better than another, and why?
Regardless of when you work out, there are many health benefits from moving regularly, like improving your heart health, getting stronger or even improving your endurance (耐力). Most people decide to exercise when it best fits their schedule, so oftentimes they can’t help the time of the day they choose to be active.
Research has shown, however, that the time of day you choose to exercise can affect your workout in various ways. The best time to work out is whenever you can. We don’t all have schedules that allow for a 90-minute workout. If your only time of day to exercise is before work, then morning is best. If you reserve physical activity for packed evenings, there’s a good chance that you won’t ever get to it. Likewise, if you can only squash (挤进) 20 minutes of exercise into your day right before you get ready for bed, that’s the best time to work out.
I want to add a note on consistency (连贯性), though: The best time to exercise is whenever you can, but the best-best time of day to exercise is the time you can stick with for days, weeks and months.
The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long-term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same in regard to nighttime workouts.
1. How does the author introduce the topic?A.By listing numbers. | B.By raising questions. |
C.By comparing facts. | D.By giving examples. |
A.Objective. | B.Unconcerned. | C.Unclear. | D.Supportive. |
A.Losing weight. | B.Choosing the right gym. |
C.Working out regularly. | D.Exercising as much as possible. |
A.The various places to exercise. | B.The best time to exercise. |
C.The common mistakes about exercise. | D.The good ways to exercise. |
5 . Working out is such an important part of your overall health.
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.
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.
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.
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. |
6 . 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
In 2012, his father
But he was determined and kept testing his
Although he didn’t make the final list for the Winter Olympics, he
A.spirit | B.talent | C.strength | D.figure |
A.elected | B.scored | C.finished | D.missed |
A.reduced | B.grew | C.disappeared | D.promoted |
A.interest | B.curiosity | C.emotion | D.awareness |
A.awarded | B.lent | C.borrowed | D.gifted |
A.successful | B.demanding | C.tough | D.meaningful |
A.fitness | B.pains | C.limits | D.confidence |
A.celebrated | B.achieved | C.expected | D.announced |
A.Frankly | B.Obviously | C.Generally | D.Surprisingly |
A.looking for | B.picking up | C.watching over | D.trying out |
A.familiar | B.typical | C.alarming | D.significant |
A.rewards | B.problems | C.challenges | D.risks |
A.keep up with | B.come up with | C.put up with | D.make up with |
A.pretended | B.served | C.applied | D.competed |
A.survive | B.share | C.continue | D.recover |
7 . “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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
8 . Skiing has always been a big part of Mikaela's life. Her dad, an amateur (业余的) skier, raced all through college and
Mikaela loved skiing. From ages 8 to 11, she worked hard,
When Mikael a was 11, she began to
According to the headmaster Kirk Dwyer, “What
At age 14, Mikaela began her international
A.trained | B.practised | C.explored | D.researched |
A.coach | B.classmate | C.headmaster | D.parent |
A.skate | B.camp | C.ski | D.surf |
A.made | B.realized | C.greeted | D.invited |
A.benefiting | B.enjoying | C.repeating | D.preparing |
A.correct | B.familiar | C.simple | D.funny |
A.comes from | B.results from | C.leads to | D.consists of |
A.loser | B.racer | C.winner | D.competitor |
A.race | B.learn | C.teach | D.compete |
A.overcame | B.considered | C.shared | D.discussed |
A.hid | B.prevented | C.rescued | D.separated |
A.energy | B.demand | C.devotion | D.invitation |
A.unhappy | B.unusual | C.unhealthy | D.unlucky |
A.believed in | B.depended on | C.came to | D.looked after |
A.medal | B.career | C.journey | D.trade |
9 . 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. |
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. |
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. |
A.Supportive. | B.Subjective. | C.Objective. | D.Negative. |
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
Topics related to Jia’s surprising weight loss were dominating (主导) Weibo like “Jia Ling
Jia noted that the movie is not about boxing or losing weight,
However, not everyone agreed on Jia’s weight loss program. “Not everyone can manage to shoulder the burden (重担) of