1 . Benefits of Sports
Taking exercise is a physical, mental and social adventure. It’s a great way for children to take a break from study and release extra energy. It also helps them lead fuller and happier lives as regular sports have proven to improve general well-being.
Children who participate in sports might also benefit from the social aspect, feeling part of a group, building up leadership and responsibility.
There is no shortage of reasons to find a sport to take part in. Are you ready to go? Pick one and get moving!
A.It’s not just your body that benefits from sports. |
B.Therefore, playing sports is going to make you more fit. |
C.Football players work on speed while track athletes train through longer runs. |
D.Among these, learning how to work as a team is the most important advantage. |
E.But remember, a child’s self-worth should not be judged by victory or loss. |
F.If you play group sports, you’ll be part of a team that takes direction from a coach. |
G.The physical benefits of doing sports are probably the most obvious. |
2 . Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have its own problem.
Race walkers are conditioned athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact (接触) with the ground at all times. It’s this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass.
Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says, According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories(卡路里) per hour, which is approximately twice as many as they would burn walking, although fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour.
However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step, while race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step.
As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner’s knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sport’s strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips, so people with a history of such injuries might want to be cautious in adopting the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. It takes some practice.
1. Why are race walkers conditioned athletes?A.They must run long distances. |
B.They are qualified for the marathon. |
C.They have to follow special rules. |
D.They are good at swinging their legs. |
A.It’s more popular at the Olympics. |
B.It’s less challenging physically. |
C.It’s more effective in body building. |
D.It’s less likely to cause knee injuries. |
A.Getting experts’ opinions. |
B.Having a medical checkup. |
C.Hiring an experienced coach. |
D.Doing regular exercises. |
A.Skeptical. | B.Objective. |
C.Tolerant. | D.Conservative. |
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4 . BEST BODY FITNESS
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Membership works on a month-to-month basis. There are no sign-up fees and no cancellation fees. Start and stop whenever you want. And the best part? Our fees are the most competitive in the whole downtown area.
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At Best Body Fitness, we see everyone as part of a big team. And when you work with a team, you can do great things. Join any of our specialized classes, led by expert instructors. Come to our nutrition classes. Participate in our regular social events. Everything is included in your fee.
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1. Which statement about Best Body Fitness is correct?A.It provides you with a fitness assessment after training. |
B.It offers you a customized training plan. |
C.It allows you to work out without any fees. |
D.It asks you to work out on your own. |
A.Its price is quite good. | B.Its time is enough. |
C.Its classes are no-risk. | D.Its trainers are experienced. |
A.News report. | B.Speech. |
C.Announcement. | D.Advertisement. |
1.体育运动的好处;
2.体育运动可能带来的副作用;
3.个人参加体育运动的体会;
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6 . Water skiing
Water skiing is an exciting water sport that can be a ton of fun. You will get to have a happy and joyful adventure every time you go out on the water.
For your first time water skiing, you may want to either take a lesson from an expert or find a friend that has experience and is willing to teach you.
A.It’s no hard task to learn. |
B.It takes a little patience to learn. |
C.Of course, no one can water ski alone. |
D.Once prepared, a skier can start the game on his own. |
E.You will also need a water skiing cable and a life jacket. |
F.Before you start water skiing, there are a few supplies you’ll need. |
G.Of your two helpers, you need one to drive the boat and one to observe. |
7 . People need to relax and enjoy themselves. One way they can have a good time is to watch a baseball game or another sports event.Even thousands of years ago,groups of people gathered to watch skilled athletes(运动员).
Over 2,000 years ago in Greece,certain days in the year were festival days. These were holidays when people stopped work and enjoyed themselves. They liked to watch athletes take part in races and other games of skill.
The most important festival was held every four years at the town of Olympia. It was held in honour of the Greek god Zeus. For five days,athletes from all parts of the Greek world took part in the Olympic Games. At the Olympic Games,people could watch them box,run,jump and so on. There was a relay race between two teams of men in which a lighted torch(火炬) was passed from runner to runner. The Olympic Games were thought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had to stop fighting. People were allowed to travel to the games freely. Thousands of people came to Olympia from cities in Greece and from its colonies(殖民地) in Africa,Asia and Italy. They met as friends to cheer their favourite athletes and to enjoy themselves.
1. What happened in Greece over 2,000 years ago?A.People stopped work and enjoyed themselves. |
B.The cities there were often against one another. |
C.People watched baseball games. |
D.People didn't go to any games at all. |
A.They fought. |
B.They just talked to friends. |
C.They cheered for good athletes. |
D.They tried to find friends. |
A.were weak |
B.were strong |
C.couldn't go to other cities freely |
D.could see each other |
A.Greece at War | B.Together for the Games |
C.Stop Fighting | D.Sport |
8 . The boy sat on his chair, with his hands above the keyboard. He thought about what to write.
He recalled that the competition deadline was merely a week away. But he still had not even started on his piece. He looked at the brochure again.“WRITING COMPETITION!” the title read. His mom had encouraged him to enter the writing competition, and now he was taking it on as his personal task for the holidays.
As the boy reflected on his previous writing efforts, he realized how hopeless his task of winning was. Every story he ever wrote was based on other stories. He had little imagination, and unfortunately, imagination was the key to writing.
Suddenly, he had a brainwave. This time, he came up with an original and imaginative story.
The words shot towards him like a storm of leaves. Words were coming easily, flowing through him, faster than he could type. He typed faster than he ever had before. He continued to type, amazed how easy writing this story was. The boy could not stop writing. He looked at the word count and saw the number “248” staring right back at him. He was not even halfway yet.
Then he heard his mother’s call of saying time for bed. He continued writing the piece, ignoring her. He had to make up for the time he had lost in thinking about a topic to write.
Finally, he finished. The word count now read “498”.
“Perfect,” he thought, “just under the word limit.” He knew this was the story that would win.
He went to the website and searched for the competition. He found the page but there was no “Enter” button.
Confused, he then reread the page again. It read COMPETITION CLOSED.
1. What caused the boy to take part in the writing competition?A.A new computer. |
B.The prize money. |
C.His own interest. |
D.His mom’s encouragement. |
A.His mom helped him. |
B.He copied others’ ideas. |
C.His friends assisted him. |
D.He used his imagination. |
A.Because he was terribly lazy. |
B.Because he didn’t know what to write. |
C.Because he wasn’t confident. |
D.Because he read too many stories. |
A.100. | B.250. |
C.500. | D.1000. |
9 . Humans were made for walking. With our upright posture and strong leg muscles, our bodies were actually designed with walking in mind which makes it such perfect exercise. It’s kind to our bodies and great for our waistlines.
Maybe you already love to walk, but you’re getting tired of tracing the same old route day after day, or maybe you’re new to walking and aren’t sure how to get started.
If making friends and socializing is your goal, call up your friends and schedule walks with them.
From the benefits to your heart to your overall happiness, walking is just plain good for you.
A.Headed to a new city? |
B.This month, pick up a map and start walking. |
C.Ask your friends where they like to walk and just go there. |
D.Either way, it's time to accept the idea of walking with a purpose. |
E.And best of all, it’s a great way to see new things and meet new people! |
F.Recently, science has proved that walking is good for your body shape. |
G.If you're after walking alone, ask about local hikes that get you out of town and into the countryside. |
10 . The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.
Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has an upside; It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.
You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re going for a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.
Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot — not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!
Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.
1. Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?A.Running on its uneven surface takes much effort. |
B.People need to run carefully on its smooth surface. |
C.The soft surface makes people fall over easily. |
D.It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface. |
A.Character. | B.Reason. |
C.Advantage. | D.Challenge. |
A.A primary school textbook | B.A sports magazine |
C.A tourist guide | D.A scientific report |