1 . Are you trying to find the best time for exercise?
Dawn, dusk or dead of night — when’s the best time to work out? Well, that depends on when’s the best time for you, because the benefits of physical activity depend upon how consistent you are.
To stay motivated, choose activities you enjoy. If you’re a social person, do something that engages you socially. Take a group exercise class, join a recreational team or walk with a group of friends. If you prefer having time alone, walking, swimming or biking solo might be a better fit for you.
There are so many choices.
A.The truth is, it’s personal! |
B.Don’t limit yourself to just one. |
C.There are other important considerations. |
D.Use your body clock as a guide to when to go for a walk. |
E.You might have heard that the best time to exercise is early in the morning. |
F.If you’d like to spend more time with your family, find an activity you can all do together. |
G.If your schedule isn’t predictable (可预测的), you may need to be flexible and have a plan for various times of day. |
2 . For sports fans, there's nothing better than watching a live event on TV or at a sports venue(场地). But there's nothing worse than that event being called off because of bad weather. Bad light, a waterlogged pitch (场地)or excessive heat can cause matches to be postponed. But according to the latest research, extreme weather might be disrupting (打乱) the sporting calendar more than ever in the future.
In one sport, golf, major tournaments like The Open, are already predicted to be victims of our changing climate. In the UK, an organization called The Climate Coalition says that golf courses such as St Andrews could be under water by the end of the century if sea levels rise even slightly. It told the BBC that its research predicts u cancelled football matches, flooded cricket grounds and golf courses crumbling into the sea.”
The threat to sporting fixtures (体育赛事)from climate change has been further highlighted in a new report, commissioned by the Rapid Transition Alliance. Writing about this for the BBC, Matt McGrath says that ”By 2050, it's estimated that almost one in four English football league grounds can expect flooding every year." This will mean fewer matches played, less opportunity to watch the beautiful game and reduced revenue (收入) from ticket sales.
Cricket also faces huge challenges globally as temperatures rise in places like India, Australia and the West Indies. The report says that stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will see a 60% increase in days with temperatures over 40°C over the next decade.
Of course, we know that the solution lies with reducing our carbon footprint. We could travel less to attend sports events, and reduce our waste when we do go. But this latest report finds that sports leaders are generally failing to address the issue seriously. However, because sport is universally popular and can be very influential, maybe it should be players, teams and their sponsors who promote a carbon-neutral message to help protect sporting venues - before it's ‘ game over’.
1. According to the passage, the following sports will be affected by extreme weather exceptA.golf | B.table tennis | C.football | D.cricket |
A.The number of people who are interested in football matches is expected to decrease. |
B.The number of football players is expected to decrease. |
C.The prices of football tickets are expected to go down. |
D.Some football grounds are expected to be flooded. |
A.Sports fans like watching a live event on TV better than at a sports venue. |
B.Golf courses such as St Andrews could not be flooded if sea levels rise a little. |
C.Cricket stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will get very hot over the next decade. |
D.Sports leaders take the effects of climate change very seriously. |
A.Sport and Sporting Venues. | B.Sport and Challenges. |
C.Sport and Climate Change. | D.Sport and Revenue. |
3 . Janela, a judge for Guinness World Records (GWR), says it was the most fun he’s had since joining the GWR organization in 2009. As a judge, Janela has traveled the globe
Each year, Janela judges between 15 and 20
Then there’s the record tracking. There are more than 50,000 Guinness World Records entries in the organization’s database. Each week, more than 1,000
As the U.S. content manager for GWR, Janela works with a team of 10
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A.witnessing | B.sponsoring | C.supporting | D.attending |
A.about | B.like | C.except | D.with |
A.sports | B.items | C.accidents | D.events |
A.satisfaction | B.success | C.fun | D.luck |
A.organizer | B.player | C.researcher | D.judge |
A.meeting | B.training | C.separation | D.competition |
A.exercise | B.courage | C.wealth | D.knowledge |
A.observe | B.catch | C.win | D.find |
A.records | B.applications | C.opinions | D.suggestions |
A.managing | B.choosing | C.hoping | D.promising |
A.anxious about | B.interested in | C.proud of | D.responsible for |
A.exciting | B.strange | C.easy | D.difficult |
A.doubt | B.advantage | C.challenge | D.progress |
A.convenient | B.hard | C.important | D.fair |
A.objective | B.practical | C.patient | D.honest |
4 . All over the world people are hooked on sports, which help them to strengthen their body and build their character.
Many people like to watch others play games.
People from different countries or races may not be able to understand each other, but after a game, they get to know each other better and they often become good friends.
A.They buy tickets or turn on the TV to watch the games. |
B.What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy! |
C.Some sports or games date back thousands of years, like running or jumping. |
D.Sports help to train a person’s character. |
E.Chinese people liked doing sports even in ancient times. |
F.Sports are competitive physical activities or games through casual or organized participation. |
G.They can make friends with each other. |
5 . 4 Best Basketball Camps in the USA
PGC Basketball Camps
For the last few decades, PGC (point guard college) basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills. While the name may have you believe it's for point guards only, that's not the case.PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over 100 camps all over the country.While many of the PGC basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes,there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.
Nike Basketball Camps
Nike offers introductory camps, shooting camps, overnight camps, day camps and many more. There are even camps that let you work with former or current NBA and WNBA players. One of the best things about Nike camps are the quality of coaching and instruction you will get. They also operate in nearly every state,so no matter where you are, there is likely a Nike basketball camp close. These Nike camps are also great for all ages.
NBC Basketball Camps
Since the early 1970s, NBC(Northwest Basketball Camp) has been among the world leaders in the space.Whether you are in elementary school, junior high or high school, there is an NBC basketball camp for you. These camps are offered across the USA,as well as in Canada and even the UK. The camps they offer include clinics.team camps, overnight camps, and college prep camps, just to name a few. They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.
The National Basketball Academy
The National Basketball Academy (also known as TNBA) partners with NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps, clinics, and training for basketball players of all ages. TNBA operates in Milwaukee,Orlando. Houston. Indiana, and Cleveland. It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain. These camps and clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks. They also host various tournaments(锦标赛) so you can show off the skills you have learned.
1. What do we know about PGC basketball camps?A.They have the most camps | B.They are mainly aimed at little kids. |
C.They hire some former NBA coaches. | D.Not only students of PGC can join them. |
A.They focus on teamwork. | B.They hold various tournaments. |
C.They only offer long-term camps. | D.They operate both at home and abroad. |
A.A PGC basketball camp. | B.A Nike basketball camp. |
C.A NBC basketball camp. | D.A TNBA basketball camp. |
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7 . Are you the type to run before breakfast in a morning? Working out on an empty stomach won't hurt you ——and it may actually help, depending on your goal.
Exercising before eating comes with the risk of feeling light-headed due to low blood sugar. You might feel tired or uneasy, and won't be able to work out as enthusiastically as you would have. A light amount of food is important for older adults over 55 to eat something before exercising — especially in the morning. But if your primary exercise goal is weight loss, exercising on an empty stomach may come with some promising benefits. There's some research to support the idea that working out in a fasted (禁食的)state can burn more fat than exercising in a fed state.
Working out on an empty stomach, however, may also not prove true for everyone. “Some people advocate for lasted exercise, but these people tend to be young and in amazing physical - shape,” says Douglas Paddon-Jones, a muscle physiology researcher and a professor of aging and health at the University of Texas Medical Branch. “They have no health problems, and what they're eating is super-high quality and carefully regulated.” On the other hand, working out in a fasted state without proper planning or professional oversight may run the risk of unhealthy body composition changes.
For people who aren't athletes, fueling up with food before a workout may be the best way to get the most fat-burning benefit. “You don't want to fill up; you just want to give your body a burst of energy to power your training period. After you exercise, drink some water ——but wait 60 to 90 minutes before eating, ”says Shivani Sahni, director of the nutrition program at Harvard University's Instituted for Aging Research. “You're trying to take advantage of your promoted metabolic (新陈代谢)rate post-exercise, so if you can go an hour or an hour and a half without eating, you'll maximize the fat-burning response,” says she.
1. Why does the author suggest exercising in a fed state?A.To avoid being light-headed. | B.To lower blood sugar. |
C.To burn more fat. | D.To work out energetically. |
A.Older adults. | B.Seniors beyond 55. |
C.Professional athletes. | D.Good-shaped athletes. |
A.Developing a new lifestyle. |
B.Finding a fitness instructor. |
C.Going without food for a time. |
D.Drinking salty water after exercising., |
A.Skeptical. | B.Cautious. | C.Supportive. | D.Subjective . |
8 . A heavy snow hit my neighborhood the other day. I had recently agreed to be the house’s groundskeeper, which meant I was
I had to stay in the house during the
A few days later, a few friends and I got into a casual
And yet, compared with going to gyms, shoveling snow was quite
People pay much money for gym memberships and classes to
A neighborhood can have a Facebook group where people in need of help can
A.bothered | B.impressed | C.tasked | D.crowded |
A.incident | B.disorder | C.rush | D.storm |
A.outside | B.inside | C.forward | D.backward |
A.loosely | B.rarely | C.mainly | D.frequently |
A.feelings | B.workout | C.threat | D.power |
A.pleased | B.eager | C.willing | D.sorry |
A.interview | B.appointment | C.discussion | D.argument |
A.accidentally | B.properly | C.safely | D.regularly |
A.troubles | B.shames | C.comforts | D.delights |
A.strong | B.healthy | C.good | D.active |
A.lead to | B.suffer from | C.bring back | D.wipe out |
A.difficult | B.easy | C.valuable | D.perfect |
A.clear | B.prepare | C.build | D.design |
A.because of | B.instead of | C.in spite of | D.as a result of |
A.put up | B.set up | C.use up | D.build up |
A.continue | B.begin | C.stop | D.consider |
A.compare | B.combine | C.exchange | D.match |
A.saving | B.gathering | C.wasting | D.spending |
A.imagine | B.write | C.post | D.correct |
A.experiment | B.skill | C.standard | D.style |
9 . First it was jogging. Then aerobics(有氧运动). Not too long ago, Americans discovered race walking.
Now Americans are into a new fitness craze. They’re taking up bicycling. Over hills and down mountainsides and across quiet country roads, Americans are busily rolling along.
The number of adults who ride for fitness is around 17 million, an increase of 70 percent over four years ago. Twice as many women as men are coming to the sport. Americans are falling in love with biking because it has speed, the benefits of jogging and beautiful scenery.
Bicycling is a very appropriate sport, which is important to people who injured their knees while jogging or whose joints are aching from aerobics. And biking is a real awakening for people who have been into race walking in the past. Race walking is as dull as watching paint dry.
The most popular kind of bicycle for people who are new to the sport is the mountain bike, which has a fixed frame with wide tires and upright handles. Mountain bikes also have many gears(齿轮)to make it easier to climb hills. About 5 million Americans ride mountain bikes, compared with 200,000 who rode them only five years ago.
Costs range from about $130 for a bottom-of-the-line bicycle to more than $2,700 for an expensive bicycle.
Mountain biking has attracted some people who race down the sides of mountains like a bat out of hell. But most riders ride slowly and they rarely venture far from home.
The biking craze has brought an unexpected profit(盈利)to clothing and bicycle accessory (附属品)makers. Last year, bikers paid $630 million for biking clothes and accessories.
Bicycling seems likely to continue its fantastic growth.
1. The main idea of the article is _____________.A.riding a bicycling is one of the most dangerous sports in America |
B.Americans are rolling along |
C.bicycling is the latest fitness craze in America |
D.Most people in America want to own a hand-made bicycle that can cost more than $2,700 |
A.race walking is a slow-moving sport |
B.the number of adults who ride for fitness has grown 70 percent in four years |
C.it has speed, the benefits of jogging and beautiful scenery |
D.Americans are taking up bicycling |
A.walk up stairs | B.throw a baseball |
C.write your name | D.use the telephone |
A.most people are new to that sport |
B.about 5 million Americans own mountain bikes |
C.a cheap mountain bike costs about $130 |
D.they have many gears to make it easier to ride up hills |
A.people who want to ride like a bat out of hell |
B.bicycle accessory makers |
C.race walkers |
D.twice as many women as men |
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