1 . It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.

☆ Stability Cushion These cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles. Pros & Cons Small and lightweight .Works well for lower back and posture · Inflating isn’t easy for some	☆ Under-desk Elliptical Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity Pros & Cons Easy to carry like a briefcase Whisper quiet and easy to use ·The rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time
☆ Fitness Tracker What gets measured gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and more Pros & Cons ·Very comfortable to wear ·Lots of apps can be operated together ·Various customized options ·Sometimes there are connectivity issues	☆ Balance Ball Chair Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, it’s perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulation Pros & Cons ·Straightforward to build ·A great solution if you experience back pain ·Needs to be reinflated often

1. Who are the intended readers of the text?

A．Fitness trainers.	B．Recovering patients.
C．Office workers.	D．Furniture designers.

2. Which equipment promises to improve work efficiency?

A．Stability Cushion and Fitness Tracker.

B．Stability Cushion and Balance Ball Chair.

C．Under-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker.

D．Under-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair.

3. What may be the problem of Fitness Tracker?

A．It wears out easily over time.	B．It may fail to get linked at times.
C．It offers few personalized choices.	D．It doesn’t allow the use of other apps.

2 . For most people, the thought of having to watch themselves work out is not an attractive one. Yet as any gym-goer knows, there are always some people who like to enjoy their reflection in the floor-length mirrors. It is perhaps these particular keep-fit lovers who are most excited about the latest trend in home exercise-smart fitness mirrors.

These are 180cm or so tall, high-tech mirrors that have a computer which is connected to the Internet, and also work as a video screen. The idea is that people contact an online trainer, who then appears in the mirror along with their reflection.

On the more advanced devices the mirror is equipped with cameras, speakers and numerous sensors connected to AI, so the trainer can watch people’s movements, and provide improvements and changes. On the simpler mirrors the video and sound are just one-way — people can see and hear the trainer, but not the other way around. Lessons are typically not live; instead, people just get into a library of online workout videos.

But is there any actual advantage in being able to watch yourself work out? Colleen Logan, the US owner of both Nordic Track and ProForm, says, “Seeing themselves in the mirror allows the users to correct their form or position, so they get the best possible benefits of strength exercises and reduce mistakes that could lead to injuries”.

However, Dr Anthony Papathomas, a sports and fitness psychologist says there is value to this argument, but that he also has some concerns. He said, “How people who are not confident about their body image feel about the mirror gets me in a fret. It may be a problem for those new to exercise and looking to make a lifestyle change. Even for regular exercisers, there are many who experience body dysmorphia (变形) or eating disorders, and for them, seeing a reflection throughout their exercise might be troubling.”

1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about smart fitness mirrors?

A．Their target users.

B．Their basic functions.

C．Their wide popularity.

D．Their complex structure.

2. What can be the benefit for exercisers from simpler fitness mirrors?

A．Having live workout lessons.

B．Exercising with other partners.

C．Learning from some trainers at once.

D．Taking advantage of workout videos.

3. What does Logan think of the mirror?

A．It makes mistakes sometimes.

B．It could bring injuries to its users.

C．It helps users exercise more properly.

D．It can’t be used for strength exercises.

4. Which of the following best explains “in a fret” underlined in the last paragraph?

A．Worried.

B．Confused.

C．Annoyed.

D．Interested.

3 . Have you tried to run or walk for exercise and then given up? If you answered yes, you should try a new kind of exercise: aquatic (水中的) exercise. Aquatic exercise is like exercise on land, but you do it in a swimming pool. More and more people are trying aquatic exercise now.

Aquatic exercise feels easier than exercising on land. Why? You weigh about 90% less in the pool. It is better for your knees than running or walking. Water is about 1,000 times thicker and heavier than air. To move through the water, your body has to work four times as hard. As a result, you can burn more calories (卡路里).

In fact, most people say they feel more relaxed in the water. They stop thinking about the things that make them worried. They feel in control of their bodies. The cool, quiet environment makes them feel good.

But what if you are afraid of the water? No problem! There is nothing to worry about. Aquatic exercise is safe and easy to learn. It doesn’t require any special skills. You don’t even need to know how to swim. Aquatic exercise is for everyone.

1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Difference between air and water.

B．Weight change of one’s body.

C．The advantages of aquatic exercise.

D．The ways to do aquatic exercise.

2. What do most people think of aquatic exercise?

A．Relaxing.	B．Worrying.
C．Challenging.	D．Boring.

3. According to the passage, aquatic exercise is _________.

A．done in groups	B．fit for everyone
C．difficult to learn	D．done with special skills

4. In which part of a magazine can we read the passage?

A．Culture.	B．Health.
C．Nature.	D．Travel.

4 . A recent study conducted by Gavin Sandercock at the University of Essex in the UK and his colleagues shows just one in 20 people aged 18 to 64 in England are meeting England’s strictest weekly strength training guidelines. Strength training is defined as any activities that strengthens muscles or bone, says Sandercock. This can include lifting weights, body weight exercises and fitness plans.

The teams looked at survey data from over 275,000 adults in this age group. Between 2015 and 2017, these people were asked to estimate how much time they spend doing physical activity each week. They wanted to find out what proportion of these adults in England met the UK’s weekly health guidelines, which recommend 150 minutes of moderate activity a week.

The researchers found that on average just 5 percent of these adults in England met the full recommendation, including strength training. They also found that men were more likely to meet all the guidelines as well as younger age groups. “But the strongest effect that we found when we looked at the variables was education,” Sandercock says.

“There are two main reasons why this could be the case,” Sandercock says. “ People who are more educated may be more likely to know what the UK’s recommended health advice is. On the other hand, it could be that strength training——especially lifting weights——often requires access to a gym which costs money. Higher levels of education have been linked to greater wealth,” he says.

“To encourage greater participation in strength training, I believe we need to raise awareness about its multiple benefits. And we need to stress that strength training is relevant to health and fitness across all age groups and not just for young males. Anyway, there’s still a long way to go.” says Anne Tidedmann at the University of Sydney.

1. What does the study show about the adults in England?

A．They lack strength training.	B．They attach importance to diet.
C．They watch their weight.	D．They have strict fitness plans.

2. What do we know about the UK’s weekly health guidelines?

A．They are aimed at male athletes.	B．They have a standard for exercise time.
C．They include some mental activities.	D．They only apply to healthy people.

3. Why does Sandercock talk about education?

A．It enriches knowledge on health.	B．It makes a person become wealthy.
C．It affects strength training greatly.	D．It contributes to one’s wisdom.

4. What can we infer about the work of popularizing strength training?

A．It takes less time.	B．It needs great efforts.
C．It makes mo difference.	D．It gets wide support.

5 . Workout fads (狂热) come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as lasting as yoga(瑜伽). It originated from India and it’s been around for more than 5,000 years.     1    

    2     Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Research shows yoga can help manage stress, improve mood, and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and increase strength.

    3     All these types, from the peaceful hatha to the high-intensity power yoga, take your workout to a level of mind-body connection.

People of all ages and fitness levels can do the most basic yoga poses and stretches. You can do yoga anywhere, indoors or out. You’ll need to use a yoga mat to keep you from sliding around in standing poses, and to cushion you while in seated and lying positions.     4     It includes a yoga ball for balance, a yoga block or two, and straps to help you reach for your feet or link your hands behind your back.

Even though there are many instructional books and DVDs on yoga, it is well worth it to invest in some classes with a good instructor who can show you how to do the postures. But if you don’t live near a studio, or you’re the on-the-go type who struggles to make time for a regular class, doing yoga at home can help you fit the practice into your life.     5     Simply choose the time and the length of the session that works for you, and get your “om” on at home.

A．Yoga is a great way to strengthen your body.

B．Other optional equipment may also be needed.

C．There are more than 100 different forms of yoga.

D．Now it is a popular practice throughout the world.

E．Therefore, yoga facilities are necessities for your exercise.

F．Yoga has long been praised for its physical and spiritual benefits.

G．You don’t have to wait for a specific class time or commit to a class.

6 . Yoga has a well-deserved reputation for helping improve balance and flexibility and for inducing calm and relaxation.     1     While you might not burn as many calories by practicing yoga as you would by running or doing some other high-intensity activities, yoga can still raise your heart rate and help build muscle. Here’s more about how yoga is a complete body and mind workout.

·Reduce stress and reduce pounds. Yoga helps deal with stress.     2     Yoga has an impact on the body’s stress response and reduces the production of chemicals linked to weight gain, such as cortisol (皮质醇), a stress hormone.

·Move well and eat well.     3     Participants involved in yoga practice realize that they tend to notice not only the amount of food they eat, but also what type of foods they eat and the impact of eating those foods. They become aware of the effect of certain foods on their bodies during their yoga practice.

·    4     Doing yoga long term not only can help people lose weight but also can strengthen cognitive skills to help keep it off. A multiyear study examines the possibility of yoga maintaining weight loss. Its findings suggest that yoga may help to improve long-term weight loss outcomes via improvements in distress tolerance, self-compassion and a more positive mood.

Yoga is a very reasonable form of exercise, but you have to choose the right type. A 2021 study found no difference in weight loss totals for participants practicing a gentle, restorative yoga versus a more vigorous type of yoga.     5     Everybody can benefit from a yoga practice.

A．Make weight loss last.

B．Learn about cognitive skills.

C．Studies show that high levels of cortisol can lead to an increase in fat.

D．Several studies have confirmed that doing yoga does raise cortisol levels.

E．Yoga helps break old dietary habits and related unconscious patterns of behavior.

F．Actually, the best yoga is the practice that fits for you — the one you’ll commit to.

G．But as for weight loss, many people assume other types of exercise will benefit more.

7 . In 1986, I watched my first soccer match on my parents’ big box television. I was six, and ever since then, I have dreamed of attending the World Cup.

This year, I traveled to Brazil to make my dream a reality. The first match I attended was between Australia and Spain. Within minutes of walking into the stadium, I found myself surrounded by the excited fans, talking and cheering together. Unlike what one normally sees on the news, this match was mainly peaceful except for one fight. When the fight started, the whole section began chanting(呼喊)with one voice, asking those fighting to stop. When they didn’t, the rabble-rousers were sent out by security guards minutes later.

What struck me about the games I attended was the sense of camaraderie. I met soccer fans from different countries. Sometimes we were cheering for the same team and sometimes for opposite teams, but that didn’t stop us from becoming friends. The stands were not divided between teams, and the interaction was often spirit-lifting.

I also watched the game in Sao Paulo that ousted(淘汰)Brazil from the World Cup. I was with friends at a large bar which hosted a mix of Brazilian and German supporters. As Germany scored one goal after another, the sadness and even tears were visible on the faces of Brazilians. But German fans came to the Brazilians to comfort them and apologize that the game was ending with such a big gap. Everyone was hoping for a good match.

What I love about the World Cup is that it provides a chance for people to learn about other countries and cultures. People learn about the countries of the teams they support and about their opponents’ history and culture. Soccer is a game that not only gives people the chance to learn about each other but also has the potential to unite people.

Sports can be a dividing force, but the true spirit of sports is about unity and fun. The matches at this World Cup have been exactly that so far, and I hope it remains so.

1. What does the underlined word “rabble-rousers” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The injured players.	B．The fighting fans.
C．The excited viewers.	D．The security guards.

2. What impressed the author most about the games that he attended?

A．The chanting fans.	B．The peaceful atmosphere.
C．The warm friendship.	D．The players’ performance.

3. Why did the author mention his bar experience?

A．To present a fact.	B．To illustrate a point.
C．To solve a problem.	D．To make a comparison.

4. What is mainly conveyed in the passage?

A．Fans’ support counts in sports.	B．The World Cup is worth attending.
C．Sports bring the world together.	D．Sports are about cultural exchange.

8 . The 2023 Azbees Open for Entries

About the Azbee Awards

ASBPE’s 45th annual Azbee Awards of Excellence competition is now open for submissions from Jan.1,2023 through Mar.31,2023 at 3 pm.

These highly competitive editorial and design awards celebrate the highest quality reporting, editing and design in business-to-business, trade, association and professional publications across all platforms, including magazines, newspapers, e-newsletters, websites and social media.

The top entries nationwide receive national awards across 63 categories, from our All Content, Design, Online, Print and Overall Excellence divisions. Entries also compete against others in their own regions for regional awards.

Entry Fees

All Content, Print, Design, and Online categories	ASBPE members	Non-members
Submitted on or before Jan.15,2023	$140	$160
Submitted between Jan. 16,2023 and Feb.10,2023	$170	$190
Submitted between Feb.11,2023 and Mar.31,2023 at3 pm	$180	$200

Entry Requirements

Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification. To enter the Azbee Awards of Excellence, you’ll need the following information. If you plan to submit multiple entries, we highly recommend preparing these items in advance for all submissions to save time during the entry process.

Your contact information.

Division and category for the entry.

Region for the entry.

Essay:   No more than 250 words that discuss the work that went into the entry and its significance to readers.

For online entries: Direct URLs to access the entry, and username and password, if your website requires sign-in to view content. PDF entry files for print entries.

1. When was the first Azbee Awards of Excellence held?

A．In 1979.

B．In 1988.

C．In 2012.

D．In 2023.

2. How much should you pay at least to submit an entry as a non-member?

A．$140.

B．$160.

C．$170.

D．$190.

3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?

A．Submitting contact information.	B．Sending entries before the deadline.
C．An essay of three hundred words.	D．An online entry with a username.

9 . Outdoor Football @ Braywick

Tue, Mar 8, 9: 00 P. M.

A friendly kick about, open to all levels. Different players each week. Newcomers welcome.

We book the pitch (球场) when we hit the minimum of 8 “yes” RSVPs (回复), which we need to do by the day before.

The cost is £ 4 to £ 6 each, depending on how many sign up (£ 50 for the pitch, divided by the number of players)

DONT BE LATE! We need to be there, changed and ready for kick - off at 9: 00 P. M. If the game is ever cancelled, we will let those who have already RSVP “yes” know.

LOCATION: Toby Carvery Stafferton Lodge

PLEASE BRING:

• Suitable boots for the outdoor 3G pitches. Artificial grass (AG) football boots are strongly recommended as the best option for the surface.

• Some cash — up to £ 6, as explained above.

RSVPTERMS AND CONDITIONS!

• When you RSVP “Yes”, we book a spot on the pitch for you. The organizer is charged for the pitch unless they cancel it at least 48 hours before the game.

• If you change your RSVP to “No” less than 48 hours before play or you are a “No Show” and nobody is able to take your spot, you will be asked to pay the price as if you took part.

BRINGING GUESTS:

You are more than welcome to bring 1 or 2 friends to play (but only if you add “+1” or “+2” to your RSVP, so that we don’t end up with too many players).

1. What is the deadline for the booking of the pitch?

A．Mar 5.

B．Mar 6.

C．Mar 7.

D．Mar 8.

2. What are you required to do as a player?

A．Arrive at the pitch at 9: 00 P. M.	B．Wear firm - ground boots when playing.
C．Bring at least £ 6 to the pitch.	D．Inform cancellation 48 hours ahead.

3. What will happen if you fail to turn up?

A．You still need to pay.	B．You can join the next game for free.
C．You will be fined for it.	D．You will be banned from the games.

10 . In one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, Saudi Arabia-ranked No. 51 in the world-took down two-time champion Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.

The result was also a moment of long-awaited approval (认可)for Saudi manager Hervé Renard, a journeyman coach who has built a decorated career on soccer’s road less traveled. A 54-year-old Frenchman who wears tight white dress shirts, Renard has made it his feature to turn around national teams in Africa and Asia.

“Football is not for the dreamer, ” Renard said. “If you work very well and play very well, the results will arrive. ”

Renard was mostly happy to work hard as an unknown, far from the game’s most popular leagues, while he waited for those results to arrive. Renard landed in Saudi, shortly after the team was kicked out of the 2018 World Cup. The low point came in the opening match when it lost 5-0 to Russia.

By November, however, Renard had changed the Falcons, as the team is known, into a well-trained side that seized its limited opportunities, rode its luck, and bent without breaking for the last half-hour of the game.

After the game, Renard was the first to remind his group that once their 20-minute celebration was over, they still had everything to achieve at this tournament. “You think you are one of the best teams in the world?”he added. “Keep your feet on the ground. ”

1. Paragraph 1 is served as a (an) ________.

A．definition

B．example

C．fact

D．introduction

2. What can we learn from this passage?

A．Saudi Arabia beat Argentina twice.

B．Renard served Saudi Arabia team from the beginning of his career.

C．Renard worked in Saudi when the team was kicked out of the World Cup.

D．In Renard’s opinion, a footballer should be a dreamer as well as a fighter.

3. According to this passage, which words can best describe Renard?

A．Patient and down-to-earth.

B．Proud and ambitious.

C．Warm-hearted and hard-working.

D．Generous and day-dreaming.

4. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．Saudi Arabia football team’s historic success.

B．The coach behind Saudi Arabia football team.

C．Saudi Arabia football team’s long way to go.

D．The advantages and disadvantages of football.