1 . Exercise helps to keep us in good health. Doctors at the American Heart Association suggest getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. Many people exercise for a few minutes every day or every other day. So, getting 150 minutes every week is easy.
But what about those times when you are sick? If you do not feel well, should you keep following your exercise habit? Following are the answers from health experts.
Edward R. Laskowski is a doctor at the Clinic. He and other experts have a general rule about exercising when you are sick. It is usually fine to exercise mildly, he explains, if your symptoms are all “above the neck”. These signs may include a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing or a minor sore throat.
Geralyn Coopersmith, a physical fitness trainer who has written several books on exercise and nutrition offers similar advice. However, both Coopersmith and Dr. Laskowski suggest taking a break from exercising if signs of your illness appear “below the neck.” Pay special attention to symptoms such as chest congestion, extreme cough or pain in the stomach.
There are other symptoms(症状) that can tell you to avoid exercise. They include: a higher than normal body temperature, a sense of feeling extremely tired, and widespread muscle pain.
Both Coopersmith and Dr. Laskowski suggest listening to your body. If you feel really bad, take a break and let your body rest. If you don’t feel too bad, these experts both suggest reducing the amount of exercise. For example, if you usually run, take a quick walk instead.
1. Which of the following statements is true?A.It is a hard thing for people to exercise for 150 minutes every week. |
B.It is fine to do light exercise when you have a runny nose and chest congestion. |
C.Edward suggests doing exercise when you have muscle pain all over your body. |
D.Geralyn holds people can exercise mildly when their symptoms are above the neck. |
A.stop exercise | B.walk instead of run |
C.ignore the symptoms | D.cut down the amount of exercise |
A.Warnings against exercise when you are ill |
B.Harmful effects of exercise when you are ill |
C.Suggested time for exercise when you are ill |
D.Professional tips on exercise when you are ill |
2 . Some people think going to the gym takes time and effort, it often hurts, and it can be extremely boring.Most weight-related exercises are a combination of sets and reps(几次几组).In order to see any significant change from any one exercise,it will probably need to be repeated six to eight times, for a minimum of three sets, for about three months: Then there' s aerobics(有氧运动).For some, there's nothing more boring than endless miles spent running on a treadmill(跑步机).
But what if there is a way to reduce the boredom of exercise while still getting a good workout? Luckily for us, there’s virtual reality (VR).
“In the past, playing video games was a sedentary(久坐不动的) experience:,"says Jo Stauffer of the VR Heaitn-institute, but VR changes all of that.” Many, VR games are played while standing In order to play properly, the players are forced to move around swinging their arms or using their legs.After an hour of this on a regular enough basis, it's not surprising, that many people unexpectedly find themselves a little fitter .There are already a number of virtual reality games which, deliberately or not, result in their player “getting a good sweat on” if played for enough time.For example, there's a music game which forces players to shadow box(做空拳攻防练习) in order to hit the notes---that's an upper-body workout.
The benefit of VR has been noticed by one company.They want to take the whole experience into the gym. They are making a resistance machine, designed to be used in combination with a VR headset. Players challenge a virtual competitor in a series of games,which results in a 30-minute full-body workout.However, the cost of the equipment is expensive and there are safety concerns to be worked out, says J.P.Gownder from the consultancy Forrester.
Although it's early days, for those: of us who struggle to overcome the boredom of exercise,a new solution could be coming.And a world where a person can exercise and have fun at the same time might be something that many people would want-virtual or not.So don' t give up exercising.
1. What conclusion can we draw from the first paragraph?A.Most weight-related exercises nearly have no effect. |
B.Some people think exercising in the gym is difficult and tiring. |
C.Running on a treadmill wont bring significant change. |
D.You'd better not go to the gym because of the risk of injury. |
A.bring more fun to play. |
B.take people less free time. |
C.are more likely to bring players health benefits. |
D.are more popular with people nowadays . |
A.It has been widely used in the gym. |
B.There are some disadvantages of it. |
C.J.P. Gownder highly recommends it. |
D.When using it, people need to have a partner. |
A.Virtual exercise in the gym. | B.Keep going to the gym |
C.The boredom of exercise | D.The popularity of VR games. |
A.Tennis. | B.Volleyball. | C.Basketball |
4 . During my first three years of college, I put on weight quickly. Between classwork and a part-time job, I had zero time for
After leaving college, I
Me? Play tennis? No way. I was strongly against his
The first few months were quite
I learned a
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A.important | B.new | C.simple | D.similar |
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A.worried about | B.happy with | C.sure of | D.responsible for |
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A.silly | B.relaxed | C.proud | D.satisfied |
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A.interesting | B.painful | C.different | D.easy |
A.in secret | B.in anger | C.in fear | D.in surprise |
A.asked | B.learned | C.taught | D.remembered |
A.lesson | B.skill | C.business | D.task |
5 . If you like dangerous and exciting sports, maybe skydiving (跳伞) is for you. First skydivers jump from an airplane.
It’s difficult to see what skydivers do when you’re standing on the ground. Often, people fly in airplanes to make a tape of the skydivers.
If skydiving doesn’t sound fun to you, there are plenty of other sports.
A.You can always try surfing. |
B.Then, skydivers fall quickly toward the ground. |
C.It is the best choice for you to skydive or try surfing. |
D.With a video camera, the operator records their performances. |
E.It is not easy to jump out of the airplane when you are in the plane. |
F.Judges watch the skydivers and give them points for doing amazing things. |
G.The parachute helps slow the skydiver so he or she lands on the ground safe. |
6 . Older women who walk a little over three kilometers each day might live longer than less active women of the same age, a new study suggests.
Many Americans hoping to stay healthy set a daily goal of 10, 000 steps, or about eight kilometers. They often have this goal because they are wearing electronic devices which set that target, note researchers in the United States. Their findings appeared recently in the publication JAMA Internal Medicine.
But it is not clear how much intensity(强度)or speed matter when counting the health benefits of every step, the researchers write. They add that 10,000 steps per day might not be the right goal for everyone.
For the study, researchers observed 17,000 women, all in their early 70s. They asked the women to wear accelerometers for at least four days. Accelerometers are small devices that measure the number of steps and the intensity of movement. The researchers followed up with the women much later, around 4. 3 years later, on average. Since the beginning of the study, 504 women had died. Compared to women who took no more than 2, 718 steps daily, the women who took at least 4,363 steps per day were 41 percent less likely to die.
“Even a modest amount of steps is associated with lower death rates, "said I-Min Lee, the lead writer of a report on the study. "The rate of stepping did not matter in these older women: it was the number of steps that mattered.
The study had a few limitations. For example, the researchers only measured women’s movements once, at the start of the study period. It is possible that the women’s behaviors changed over time. Still, the results are "good news for older adults who may have difficulty walking at faster paces, "said Keith Diaz, a researcher at Columbia University. He was not involved in the study.
“Any walking is better than nothing, " Diaz said by email. "With even small amounts of walking, your risk of death will be sharply reduced "For those who have difficulty walking, other research shows that any form of aerobic activity provides health benefits," he added. "Swimming, bicycling or any form of activity that is continuous in nature will provide health benefits.
1. What conclusion can we come to from the text?A.People who walk about 10,000 steps can live longer. |
B.10,000 steps per day might be the right goal for people. |
C.The more steps one walks per day, the longer life he may live. |
D.The number of steps is important for a long life among older women. |
A.By giving examples. | B.By comparison. |
C.By listing statistics. | D.By explaining reasons. |
A.People who walk fast will get more health benefits. |
B.If people have a habit of walking, the risk of death will be reduced. |
C.People with walking difficulty can not benefit from activities |
D.Activities such as swimming and bicycling are not as beneficial as walking. |
A.A medical journal. | B.A news report. |
C.A magazine about fashion. | D.A traveler brochure. |
7 . The Greatest show on Earth
The Olympic Games are the greatest festival of sports in the world. Every four years, many countries send their best sportsmen to compete for the highest honour in sport. As many as 6,000 people take part in over 20 sports. For the winners, there are gold medals and glory. But there is honour, too, for all who compete, win or lose. That is in the spirit of the Olympics—to take part is what matters.
The Olympic Games always start in a bright colour and action. The teams of all the nations parade in the opening ceremony and march round the track. The custom is for the Greek team to march in first, for it was in Greece that the Olympics began. The team of the country where the Games are being held—the host country—marches in last.
The runner with the Olympic torch (火炬) then enters the stadium and lights the flame. A sportsman from the host country takes the Olympic oath (宣誓) on behalf of all the competitors. The judges and officials also take an oath. After the sportsmen march out of the stadium, the host country puts on a wonderful display.
The competitions begin the next day. There are usually more than twenty sports in the Games. The rule is that there must be at least fifteen. The main events are in track and field,but there are a few days before these sports start. Each day the competitors take part in different sports,like riding,shooting,swimming,and cross-country running. Points are gained for each event. Medals are awarded for the individual winners and for national teams.
More and more women are taking part in the Games. They first competed in 1900, in tennis and golf. Women's swimming events were introduced in 1912.But it was not until 1928 that there were any track and field events for women. Now they compete in all but half a dozen of the sports. In horse riding, shooting, and boat racing, they may compete in the same events as men.
1. Why is there honour for the losers as well as for the winners?A.Because losers and winners should be equally treated. |
B.Because failure is the mother of success. |
C.Because losers need encouragement. |
D.Because what really matters is to take part in the Olympic Games. |
A.Runners enter the stadium with torches. |
B.Each team puts on a wonderful display. |
C.The Greek team marches in first. |
D.Sportsmen and sportswomen wear magnificent clothes. |
A.A judge from a foreign country. | B.A sportsman from the host country. |
C.An officer from the host country. | D.A Greek sportsman. |
A.In 1912. | B.In 1900. |
C.In 1928. | D.In 1924. |
8 . Hailing from Sweden, “plogging” is a fitness craze that sees participants pick up plastic litter while jogging adding a virtuous, environmentally driven element to the sport. Plogging appears to have started around 2016, but is now going global, due to increasing awareness and
The appeal of plogging is its
Running and good causes have always gone
Anything that’s getting people out in nature and connecting
We need to keep momentum high and the pressure up, and empower people through
The plastic Patrol app allows users to
Plogging isn’t the first fitness trend to combine running with a good cause, Here are some of our favourites:
Good Gym
Its idea is simple: go for a run, visit an elderly person, have a chat and some tea, and run back.
Guide Running
Guide runners volunteer their time to helping blind people get
Start-up Stuart Delivery and the Church Housing Trust collaborated last year in bringing clothing and healthy food to the homeless. Deliveries are mostly made by bike, so those who deliver keep fit while helping rough sleepers(无家可归者).
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A.complexity | B.simplicity | C.instrument | D.expense |
A.substance | B.responsibility | C.value | D.weight |
A.one on one | B.head to toe | C.hand in hand | D.on and off |
A.positively | B.neutrally | C.objectively | D.fairly |
A.accuse | B.rid | C.assure | D.rob |
A.shift | B.interest | C.aid | D.delight |
A.motives | B.performances | C.exercises | D.initiatives |
A.eliminate | B.map | C.seek | D.degrade |
A.leading | B.devoting | C.ending | D.uploading |
A.Disappointment | B.Tiredness | C.Sickness | D.Loneliness |
A.therefore | B.moreover | C.however | D.instead |
A.excited | B.ready | C.active | D.smart |
A.visually | B.audibly | C.visibly | D.sensibly |
A.Running | B.Plogging | C.Driving | D.Cycling |
1. Which team do the woman’s parents probably cheer for?
A.England. | B.Portugal. | C.Spain. |
A.Spain will lose. |
B.Portugal will lose. |
C.Ronaldo will score three goals. |
A.He likes Ronaldo. |
B.Spain is way too confident. |
C.Portugal hasn’t lost a single game yet. |
A.$10. | B.$20. | C.$40. |
Every Wednesday at 7 pm, a group of running enthusiasts from different countries gather at a bar in Shanghai before setting
Called “plogging”, this new fitness activity originated in Sweden in 2016 and was introduced to Shanghai in 2018. The term is a combination of the words “jogging” and “plocka upp”,
By the summer of 2018, just a few months after Trash Running China was founded,