1 . These days, are you spending more time feeling guilty about not working out than working out? If so, you’re probably the kind of lapsed boomer. You’ve joined the 4-in-10 adult Americans of all ages who admit they’re not physically active at all, according to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Exercise experts like Richard Cotton and Cedric Bryant have heard it all before — busy boomers complaining that, between car pools and van pools and making ends meet, they hardly have time for a movie, much less regular exercise. Here are some of their best tips.
Prepare.
Plan your workout wardrobe so you’ll be comfortable. Consider the weather you will be walking in and decide: long pants, long sleeve, shorts, hat?
Don’t skimp (克扣) on shoes.
Which type? “If you are walking with the hope of jogging finally, buy running shoes,” says Cotton. If you plan to walk as your main exercise, get walking shoes.
Start slowly.
“Do much less than you think you are able to,” Cotton suggests. Take a 10-minute walk if you’re newly back to workouts. It’s not enough, “but it’s a start.” Consider walking as a good way to get back to exercise.
Do the talk test.
If you can’t talk without difficulty as you walk or jog, you’re going too fast and trying to do too much, Bryant says.
Consider getting an exercise buddy (同伴).
That could help increase your faithfulness to your new habit. “An exercise partner is always nice”, Cotton says, “especially if you can get someone who already has the habit. That’s a free ride.”
Be realistic about the payoff.
You might notice looser waistbands but no difference on the scale. “As you get up into 35-, 40- or 45-minute walks, you can expect weight loss,” Cotton says. “But even if you do not lose a pound, you are healthier if you exercise.” And quite possibly, that might put you higher up on Bush’s invite list, should he host another run.
1. The “lapsed boomer” mentioned in paragraph 1 refers to people who ______.A.are professional sports experts |
B.work hard and hate taking exercise |
C.try to get inactive people back into sports programs |
D.are physically inactive and have no time for regular exercise |
A.wear comfortable clothing | B.be realistic about weight loss |
C.find an exercise partner | D.do more than you think you are able to start |
A.Talking is not allowed while you are taking exercise. |
B.You may feel better if talking with someone while running. |
C.It is used to test the intensity of your running. |
D.The more you talk, the longer you will run. |
A.Being different on the scale is more difficult than losing weight. |
B.You can’t expect weight loss unless you walk 45 minutes a day. |
C.Exercise can bring you at least health more than weight loss. |
D.You can be invited to a running race unless you lose weight. |
A.To illustrate how to do sports. |
B.To warn people not to work too hard. |
C.To advocate people to bring fitness back in life. |
D.To give people advice on how to lose weight. |
2 . Ken Campbell had last attempted running at high school. When his wife, Susan, injured her foot, she needed
So how does someone with no
Campbell went out to visit Susan’s group, and “the trails were a terrible
What he liked
Running the 100km ultramarathon took Campbell 16 hours. When Campbell
Campbell suffered arthritis (关节炎) before he started running, and was “a(n)
A.operation | B.support | C.dignity | D.arrangement |
A.symptom | B.recovery | C.treatment | D.diagnosis |
A.came out | B.got around | C.went off | D.fell away |
A.talent | B.health | C.experiences | D.abilities |
A.sporting | B.volunteering | C.appealing | D.inspiring |
A.graduation | B.injury | C.growth | D.attendance |
A.moved about | B.accounted for | C.got off | D.took to |
A.fancy | B.atmosphere | C.mess | D.dream |
A.sliding | B.moving | C.hiking | D.stretching |
A.above all | B.at random | C.on purpose | D.in turn |
A.appreciated | B.invited | C.buried | D.embraced |
A.familiar | B.generous | C.native | D.strange |
A.parted | B.returned | C.crossed | D.divided |
A.locate | B.display | C.remain | D.advertise |
A.community | B.achievement | C.process | D.class |
A.drivers | B.vehicles | C.athletes | D.trees |
A.target | B.alternative | C.candidate | D.survivor |
A.staying up | B.living through | C.looking back | D.holding off |
A.throw light on | B.put an end to | C.have an eye for | D.take advantage of |
A.lie | B.rest | C.stop | D.walk |
3 . If this time last year you had told me that an exercise bike would save me, I’d have
In Grade 7, my physical education teacher watched me, eyebrow
In high school, I wasn’t
I discovered jogging in my late 20s, and I enjoyed the feeling of quiet accomplishment—without the fear of
It was,
I
Athletes find glory in sports. For the rest of us, the
A.realized | B.denied | C.hoped | D.insisted |
A.height | B.speed | C.potential | D.intelligence |
A.laid | B.extended | C.raised | D.waved |
A.talent | B.interest | C.power | D.respect |
A.applicable | B.reliable | C.suitable | D.available |
A.plan | B.image | C.draft | D.standard |
A.left | B.abandoned | C.remained | D.held |
A.turning down | B.letting down | C.taking down | D.breaking down |
A.mental | B.academic | C.financial | D.social |
A.otherwise | B.therefore | C.instead | D.however |
A.failing | B.quitting | C.suffering | D.fighting |
A.nothing | B.something | C.anything | D.everything |
A.tension | B.confusion | C.satisfaction | D.fascination |
A.track | B.throw | C.ease | D.leak |
A.dealt with | B.ran into | C.figured out | D.settled on |
A.called | B.missed | C.dropped | D.delayed |
A.consequently | B.deliberately | C.naturally | D.necessarily |
A.difficult | B.funny | C.impressive | D.disappointing |
A.demand | B.offer | C.reward | D.honor |
A.persistence | B.patience | C.confidence | D.courage |
4 . National Music Theater Competition
The 2024 National Music Theater Competition (NMTC) will be held. It was launched in 2011 as the first national competition for the emerging professional music theater soloist (独唱者). NMTC has provided industry connections for past competitors and winners that have led to their success on Broadway and other venues.
Prizes (each prize only for a person)
The champion: $5,000 plus a concert at the next national conference of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), a $1,000 Gift Certificate from Hal Leonard, a Career Management Services package from Stage Door Connections.
The runner-up: $2,500 plus a $500 Gift Certificate from Hal Leonard.
The third place: Louise Lerch Prize; $1,000 cash prize.
The fourth place: Bill Hayes Prize; $750 cash prize.
Qualification
Singers aged from 20 to 28 as of September 15, 2023.
Entrance Procedure
Application requires a fee of $900, but for these students of NATS members the fee is $75. Application fees due to cancellation by the applicant won’t be returned. All application materials must be submitted by September 15, 2023. If you are planning to submit your application for the online round, you must complete the submission by September 15, 2023, but you’ll have 30 days after the deadline to upload your audition (试唱) videos. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Where to Audition
The preliminary (预选的) round
Live auditions: November 1 to 10, 2023 in New York City.
Online auditions: Video submission deadline is October 15, 2023.
Semifinal and final rounds
Live auditions: The semifinal round: January 3 to 9, 2024; the final round: January 15 to 20, 2024.
The semifinal and final rounds will be held in New York City as part of the 2024 NATS Winter Workshop.
1. Why was the National Music Theater Competition launched?A.To make people like music. |
B.To promote the leisure industry. |
C.To popularize Broadway musicals. |
D.To seek promising talents. |
A.A $500 Gift Certificate and Louise Lerch Prize. |
B.$2,500 in prize money and a Gift Certificate. |
C.A Career Management Services package. |
D.A chance to perform at a concert. |
A.Being at least 28 years old. |
B.Applying for membership of NATS. |
C.Submitting application materials on time. |
D.Uploading audition videos by September 15. |
A.Competitors can enter the semifinal round on January 18, 2024. |
B.Both online and live auditions are available in any round. |
C.There are three rounds in the competition in total. |
D.Application submission deadline is October 15, 2023. |
A.To call on people to explore their potential in music. |
B.To attract young singers to apply for the competition. |
C.To appeal to young singers to become NATS members. |
D.To encourage people to enter the musical industry. |
5 . So whether you are “a yoga professional” looking for somewhere new to practice, or “a novice” interested in trying yoga for the first time, Move GB is pulling all the stops out for National Yoga Month, reaching out to its 1,281 yoga partners to generate a yoga schedule for Londoners that will keep you inspired and feeling great throughout the month.
Monday, 3 September
Sunrise yoga in the clouds at Yogasphere
Start the day with an active yoga practice. An hour of mind, body and soul relaxation makes you feel flexible, inspired, and ready for the day ahead.
24th floor of The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street SEI 9SG; movegb.com
Saturday, 8 September
Aerial (空中的) yoga at Flying Fantastic
Aerial yoga gives a slightly different reading of the ancient art of yoga I uses poses through seven paths in the body and can help those with back and shoulder pain and provides a good workout. It’s devoted to helping you reduce the tension in the bones and muscles, which in turn increases your balance ability and flexibility in the muscles.
Yard Arches, 229 Union Street SEI 0LR; movegb.com
Wednesday, 12 September
Color therapy with Chroma Yoga
Conquer the mid-week tiredness and stimulate your senses with Chroma Yoga, which combines yoga practice with light and color therapy techniques, brain-stimulating music and natural smell to create a wellness experience.
45 Charlotte Road, Hackney EC2A 3PG; movegb.com
Thursday, 20 September
Power yoga at Factory 45
Turn on your holiday with an experimental studio space in the heart of Borough that is now home to art, music, fashion and fitness.
44-46 Newington Causeway, Elephant & Castle SEI 6DR; movegb.com
1. What is “a novice”?A.A student. | B.A beginner. | C.A yoga coach. | D.A pregnant woman. |
A.Power yoga at Factory 45 |
B.Aerial yoga at Flying Fantastic |
C.Color therapy with Chroma Yoga |
D.Sunrise yoga in the clouds at Yogasphere |
A.helping you get rid of outdated yoga moves |
B.teaching you some basic dancing skills |
C.curing your back and shoulder diseases |
D.making your body more flexible |
A.do yoga exercise while your senses are stimulated |
B.experience floating in the air and enjoy nice views |
C.enjoy colorful paintings by famous artists |
D.create your own therapy techniques |
A.To teach us the correct yoga routines. |
B.To show us the benefit of doing yoga. |
C.To encourage people to take more exercise. |
D.To spread yoga classes throughout London. |
1.学生参与体育运动的情况;
2.体育运动的重要性;
3.提出倡议。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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7 . Even though people have been paralyzed (瘫痪的) playing sports like rugby and football, extreme sports take the whole ordeal (磨难) to the next level. Sports like downhill cycling are very dangerous because one would be going downhill, over rocky or dirt zone, through forests, even at potentially deadly speeds. A slip up could be your downfall.
Nobody who gets into extreme sports goes with the desire to do harm to themselves. With that, athletes train for years and years before they attempt anything extreme. To most people, extreme sports are extreme simply because they take more skill than what an average person has. An athlete with skill and training makes an extreme thing become a daily routine, which does not wipe out the danger, but greatly reduces it.
Even when there is a lot of skill involved, things might not go the athlete’s way, not at all. Luck and circumstances have a lot to do with how things develop, whether above 8,000 meters or in a wood, going downhill. In some places, crossing the street is an extreme sport, considering how wild traffic can get.
Some view parkour, the sports of running, jumping and climbing under, around and through buildings, as an extreme sport, while it is more of a life philosophy, where the athlete does not have to do anything remotely dangerous. Free soloing, which means climbing a rock or ice face without safety gear, is absolutely deadly, where one slip means almost certain death, depending on the height, of course. Skateboarding is relatively safe, but if you constantly find ridiculous places to practice on, like the fence of a bridge, then things can get very complicated. The extreme part depends on the athlete.
To summarize, yes, extreme sports are dangerous, but the danger depends on the athlete, their choice of sport, direction in which they take it, as well as the circumstances. Some things are out of our control, while others we can influence through exercise and healthier risk choices.
1. Why is downhill cycling mentioned in Paragraph 1?A.To call for attention to extreme sports. | B.To introduce the origin of extreme sports. |
C.To illustrate the danger of extreme sports. | D.To show the complexity of the extreme sports. |
A.Extreme sports differ from one another. |
B.Skill matters a lot in maintaining safety. |
C.Athlete’s luck is a key factor that influences safety. |
D.Extreme sports are more dangerous than regular sports. |
A.explain danger depends on the athlete | B.show free soloing is the most dangerous |
C.compare which one involves the most skill | D.demonstrate how to choose an extreme sport |
A.Doubtful. | B.Objective. | C.Intolerant. | D.Uninterested. |
A.Do Extreme Sports Test Your Courage? |
B.Why Should Extreme Sports Be Banned? |
C.Why Do We Love Extreme Sports So Much? |
D.Are Extreme Sports Really That Dangerous? |
8 . With nothing but her small boat for company, British lawyer Victoria Evans succeeded in crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
The 35-year-old
Evans had spent four years preparing for this
At one point she was even
“It’s a very unique sport
A.flew | B.drove | C.measured | D.covered |
A.avoiding | B.battling | C.facing | D.surviving |
A.aid | B.match | C.record | D.meet |
A.problems | B.tricks | C.failures | D.surprises |
A.casually | B.luckily | C.naturally | D.eventually |
A.tougher | B.stranger | C.busier | D.funnier |
A.special | B.huge | C.surprising | D.common |
A.fight | B.visit | C.journey | D.discovery |
A.plan | B.training | C.reality | D.significance |
A.troubled | B.surrounded | C.guided | D.monitored |
A.paused | B.postponed | C.accumulated | D.extended |
A.halfway | B.nearby | C.overhead | D.underway |
A.guide | B.port | C.track | D.position |
A.stored | B.stuck | C.fixed | D.discovered |
A.paddle | B.toilet | C.shelter | D.door |
A.lock | B.box | C.capsule | D.container |
A.remain | B.escape | C.recover | D.progress |
A.though | B.because | C.once | D.unless |
A.deal with | B.break into | C.rely on | D.get across |
A.forced | B.directed | C.inspired | D.required |
9 . If you’re a runner who secretly hates running, here’s some good news: settling into a leisurely jog rather than an all-out run may actually be better for your health in the long term.
A team from Denmark followed over 5, 000 people taking part in the Copenhagen City Heart Study, and tracked whether they were non-joggers, or joggers who kept a slow, moderate (中等的), or fast pace. The participants’ health was tracked over the next 12 years, and so was their mortality (死亡率): 28 of the joggers and 128 of the non-joggers died.
The connection was this: Joggers of mild and moderate intensity had a lower risk of death than the fast joggers. In fact, the lowest mortality risk was that of the mild intensity joggers. The fast-paced joggers had about the same mortality rate as sedentary (久坐的) people. This suggests that there may be an upper limit to hard exercise, after which the benefits fall off.
“The U-shaped association between jogging and mortality suggests there may be an upper limit for exercise amount that is best for health benefits,” said study author Peter Schnohr. “Anything more is not just unnecessary; it may be harmful.” From the current study, jogging just three times per week, for less than 2.5 hours per week was associated with the lowest overall mortality risk.
There have been a lot of mixed messages about the “right” amount of exercise and what intensity is best. The World Health Organization has suggested that the current 150 minutes per week recommendations are strenuous for most people to tackle, and that expectations should be lowered, since, after all, anything is better than nothing. Everyone probably has a level of activity that feels best to him or her. But at least the growing consensus seems to be that more — if you’re pushing yourself very hard— is not necessarily better. And it may even be worse.
1. What was the study designed to find out?A.The relation between exercise amount and health. |
B.The difference between non-joggers and joggers. |
C.The advantages of jogging over running. |
D.The common causes of death from exercise. |
A.Those jogging just three times per week. | B.Those jogging 150 minutes per week. |
C.Those fast-paced joggers. | D.Those slow-paced joggers. |
A.The early bird catches the worm. | B.Wealth is nothing without health. |
C.To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. | D.Enough exercise brings about happiness. |
A.Intense. | B.Wide-ranging. |
C.Necessary. | D.Far-reaching. |
A.Why Jogging May Be Better For Your Health Than Running? |
B.Can Jogging Increase Your Weight? |
C.How Does Jogging Affect Your Health? |
D.How Often Should Beginners Run? |
(1)奥运冠军的共同点(追求梦想,全力以赴,永不言弃等);
(2)如何做学习或生活中的“冠军”?
注意:
(1)词数不少于100词;
(2)可适当加入细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;
(3)题目和开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Growing up along with Olympic Champions
Many teenage champions have stood out in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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