1 . I’ve learned a lot in my many years in the gym, and beginner-me would be shocked by the things present-me does during the workouts.
Rest days are a convenient tool for making sure you’re not overworking yourself, but that’s all. Organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine recommend leaving 48 hours between intense strength-training periods for a given muscle.
The “10% rule” is a not-terrible guideline for figuring out how quickly to improve your training.
A.But if you look at where they get that number |
B.You can just eat more protein-containing foods |
C.There are a few supplements that can help you in your fitness journey |
D.Or they may keep you at the same mileage for weeks at a time |
E.But it’s a suggestion, not a rule to be strictly obeyed |
F.And finally, drinks can give you more energy in the gym |
G.With the benefit of experience, I now do exercises I used to think one should “never” do |
2 . Three years ago, Jasminka Jost was looking for a place for her young son, Vigo, to be active. She had tried playing soccer, but Vigo, who has autism (孤独症), had trouble focusing on the game. Jost needed a safe space for Vigo with coaches who specialized in meeting his needs. That’s when friends referred Jost and her family to the River City Inclusive Cym (RCIG), which offers workout classes for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
The gym has been in operation since 2016, renting space in a traditional gymnastics gym before moving to its current location on Patterson Avenue in April 2022. There’re six hour — long classes per day from Monday through Saturday, each with a maximum of seven attendees and each featuring one coach per participant.
“Our classes consist of an obstacle course,” says Mike McGrath, the founder of RCIG. “There’re four different sections of the gym, and we spend 15 minutes in each section. There’re monkey bars, swings, ropes for climbing and swinging, slides ropes for climbing and swinging, slides, and more. That can sound frightening, but we start from where they’re comfortable. If they just need to touch the rope at first, that’s OK, but our goal is to gradually build their skill level and participation.”
Vigo, now 6 years old, looks forward to classes every week. There’re classes for older kids and young adults, too. Christine Schwab has been bringing her niece. 20-year-old Brennan, for two years and says that the classes have improved her social and motor skills. “The coaches at RCIG were great at getting her to take the extra step — and to believe that she could,” Schwab says. “As a loved one, it’s amazing to see.”
Jost adds the gym is a good place to meet other people facing similar challenges. “Even beyond the classes, there’s a deep sense of community and belonging.” she says. “Vigo has made a lot of little friends, and it’s an opportunity to meet other parents. It’s a place we can all go and just be ourselves.”
1. What do we know about the RCIG from the text?A.It’s popular mostly with young people. |
B.It has been expanding around the country. |
C.It was built on Patterson Avenue in 2016. |
D.It is intended for people with special needs. |
A.The current location of the gym. |
B.The training courses and ways of the gym. |
C.The founder of the gym. |
D.The training coaches of the gym. |
A.Getting along well with the participants. |
B.Developing the participants’ confidence. |
C.Teaching the participants to set right goals. |
D.Bringing the participants closer together. |
A.He has better social life. | B.He gets physically stronger. |
C.He becomes much smarter. | D.He is able to keep focused. |
1. Who will the man raise money to help?
A.The disabled. |
B.The homeless. |
C.Those with heart problems. |
A.He will receive some training. |
B.He will go back to his hometown. |
C.He will run up a mountain in Canada. |
A.Mother and son. | B.Trainer and athlete. | C.Friends. |
1. What helps Karl most to become successful?
A.Hard work. | B.Good training. | C.A set schedule. |
A.He has good meals. | B.He has a good rest. | C.He does more training. |
A.At about 8: 30 a. m. | B.At about 9: 00 a. m. | C.At about 9: 50 a. m. |
A.To avoid the mistakes they’ve made. |
B.To relax themselves completely. |
C.To know the opposing team. |
A.To ask for her help. | B.To apply for the entry for the competition. |
C.To take back his copy of drawing. | D.To confirm the name of his tutor. |
A.Improving the designs of saving energy. |
B.Designing a typical domestic kitchen appliance. |
C.Developing a new use for the existing technology. |
D.Adopting different approaches to existing problems. |
A.They don’t sell well. | B.They don’t look appealing. |
C.They often cost too much. | D.They vary in appearance. |
A.To push a button. | B.To turn on the dishwasher. |
C.To decorate the pool. | D.To break the glass. |
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The new sports are easier for new players to start,
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7 . Chris Turnbull, 39, finished the touching 3,856 km run on September 16, in the Sydney suburb of Manly, becoming the quickest runner from Perth to Sydney. He
Mr Turnbull had a(n)
Mr Turnbull had run every single day from his beachside home in the Sydney suburb of Clontarf to his
With his 40th birthday
To make it in record time, Mr Turnbull was running between 100 km and 105 km daily.He had to
Mr Turnbull’s wife, along with their two kids, had been tracking his
A.hit | B.beat | C.refused | D.defended |
A.set | B.accept | C.hold | D.offer |
A.compared | B.limited | C.committed | D.accustomed |
A.fancy | B.invitation | C.excuse | D.request |
A.skilled | B.amazed | C.expert | D.present |
A.hospital | B.office | C.restaurant | D.school |
A.persuaded | B.promised | C.inspired | D.advanced |
A.support | B.cheat | C.test | D.bother |
A.on hand | B.in advance | C.in the air | D.at an end |
A.adjust | B.challenge | C.encourage | D.keep |
A.lose control of | B.take charge of | C.put up with | D.play jokes on |
A.guilty | B.aware | C.independent | D.incapable |
A.target | B.progress | C.performance | D.purpose |
A.eagerly | B.impatiently | C.permanently | D.peacefully |
A.gesture | B.touch | C.hug | D.glance |
A Girl Without Left Arm
Sometimes your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength. A young girl decided to learn judo (柔道), though she had lost her left arm in a car accident.
This girl began lessons with an old Japanese judo coach. She was doing well. But she couldn’t understand why, after three months of training, the coach had taught her only one move.
“Coach,” the girl finally asked, “shouldn’t I learn more moves?”
“This is the only move you know, and this is the only move you’ll ever need to know,” the coach replied.
Not quite understanding, but believing in her teacher, the girl kept training.
Several months later, the coach took the girl to her first tournament (锦标赛). She used the move to win several matches and she was now in the finals.
This time, her opponent (对手) was bigger, stronger and more experienced. Concerned that the girl might get hurt, the judge called a time-out. She was about to give up the match.
“No,” the coach insisted, “let her continue.”
Soon after the match restarted, her opponent thought little of her and dropped his guard. Instantly, the girl used her move to defeat her opponent. She became the champion.
On the way home, the girl and her teacher reviewed every move in each match. Then the girl asked what was really on her mind.
“Coach, how did I win the tournament with only one move?”
“Two reasons,” the coach answered. “First, you’ve almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. Second, your opponent’s only defense against that move is to catch your left arm.”
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Hearing what her coach said, the girl was in deep thought.
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With tears running down her face, she realized what she lacked was just “one move”.
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1. Who does the man focus on in the competition?
A.The judges. | B.The audience. | C.Other skaters. |
A.Swimming. | B.Horse riding. | C.Tennis. |
A.Teach some skaters. |
B.Compete in another match. |
C.Work as a judge in a TV show. |
A.The moves to do. | B.The music to skate to. | C.The partner to skate with. |
Chasing a Dream
I will never forget that November day. It was hotter than normal — too hot. My throat felt like a field of cotton, cracked with the summer heat, as I waited for the gun to fire. This was the day we had waited so long for. I looked out at the crowd; dozens of familiar faces flashed across my view. They had come for me. They were counting on me. I saw my dad set his watch, with worry and excitement on his face. Adrenaline (肾上腺素) pumped through my body, and the race began.
For the first two and a half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with strictly controlled practices and a strict diet. My friends hadn’t seen me in weeks, but they understood the sacrifice required to make my dream a reality.
My dad and I had been working towards this race for three years. It was everything to me, and it was everything to my dad. He was a runner and was excited by my success in running. He made it to every race, even flying home early from business trips to see me run. I always listened for his voice — telling me to relax my arms, calling out my time. He pushed me. He cheered for me. He believed in me. We spent countless hours on the sandy canals. Breathing in the dust of the desert, the blossoms (花簇) of the orange trees, we made our way across the city. We pounded miles and miles into our running shoes, marking with every step the path to greatness.
But without warning, when I was 200 yards away from the finish line, my legs stopped working. My lungs fought to take in enough air, and my feet transformed into cement (水泥) bricks. I still don’t know what happened in those last few moments. Nothing I could do would make them hold my weight. They were as weak as jelly.
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Even though I knew my dreams of victory were destroyed, I had to finish the race.
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