1 . You already know that sports benefit your physical health. Now, research has found that sports participation can positively affect your mental health as well.

Ports can improve your mental skills.

    1     These skills include critical thinking, learning and using good judgment. Research has shown that doing a mix of aerobic and muscle strengthening activities is especially helpful. Participating in this kind of activity three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can provide these mental health benefits.

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Sports can improve the quality of sleep. They do this by helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep. Sleeping better can improve your mental outlook the next day as well as improve your mood.     3    Evening practices within a few hours of bedtime may leave you too excited to sleep.

Sports have been linked to leadership traits(品质 ).

Team sports such as football, baseball and basketball are good for developing leadership traits. Because of the opportunity to train, try, win or lose together, people involved in these sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a" team mindset(思维模式) in the workplaces and in social situations.    4    

Doing sports is good for your health. But keep in mind: some team sports may result in injuries.    5     However, some injuries, such as brain trauma and concussion, can cause lifelong damage to people. So be careful when you do sports and avoid sports injuries as much as possible.

A．The team mindset will lead to strong leadership qualities over time.

B．When you are physically active,your mind is distracted from daily stresses.

C．Most sports injuries will result in a complete recovery if there is proper medical attention.

D．Regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as you age.

E．The same source suggests that participating in a team sport improves academic performance.

F．Sports can help you sleep better.

G．Just be careful not to engage in sports too late in the day.

2 . Speaking of Oxford and Cambridge,people will immediately think of the two oldest and most famous universities in the UK.It is also known to the public that the competition between the two universities is very intense,especially when the annual Boat Race is held.

Oxford and Cambridge are both located near rivers,and rowing is a popular and prestigious sport.The very first race took place in 1829,when a student from Cambridge challenged his former school friend who was studying at Oxford.Gradually,the Boat Race between the two universities has become tradition.The team who lost from the previous year will challenge the other team to a rematch.

The Boat Race was first held on the River Thames at Henley.Later,it was moved up along the river to somewhere near Putney,in south-west London.The average race time IS about 20 minutes,but the record is just over 14 minutes.The famous competition is usually held in March or April every year.Over the years the two universities have gone head-to-head on the river.

The race is a very popular spectator event.There are a large number of people who are attracted every year to the River Thames to watch the event,and several millions more to watch on television.The training for the race is very tough,and rowers practise very hard in order to try to win the next race.

1. The underlined word"prestigious"in paragraph 2 can be replaced by“______”.

A．Dangerous

B．crowded

C．famous

D．uncertain

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The very first race took place in the 19th century.

B．The Boat Race was first held on the River Thames at Henley.

C．There are many people to watch the event every year.

D．Cambridge challenges Oxford every time

3. What is the best title for the passage?

A．The Annual Boat Race Between Oxford and Cambridge

B．The Oxford and Cambridge Universities

C．The Training for the Annual Boat Race

D．Public Competitions Between Oxford and Cambridge

3 . To get in shape soon, some people use “quick” methods without realizing that these methods can put their overall health in danger. For example, they lose weight by eating fat-free food. It’s true that consuming（消耗）fewer fats can help you get in shape sooner, but low fat foods like dried fruits, nuts, beans, etc, actually contain high amounts of calories. For example, fruit juice contains no fat, but has high calories, so drinking more than one glass of fruit juice won’t help in losing weight.

To rely only on fruit and vegetable juice to lose weight is also a wrong method. By replacing your meal with only juice, you decrease the calorie intake（卡路里摄取量）greatly. It’ll help lose weight, but it can make you lack energy, leading to headaches, stomach disorders, etc.

It’s true that exercise helps to keep healthy weight, but it’ll probably not help you much if you don’t take care of your diet by reducing your calorie intake. If you believe you can exercise every day and eat as much as you want, you’re incorrect. For healthy weight loss, you need to burn more calories than you consume. So, you need to limit the intake of food.

Wrong weight loss methods are dangerous. So if in doubt, you’d better ask a doctor before starting weight loss. Luckily, it’s possible to lose weight with healthy methods. For example, follow healthy food habits, exercise regularly for 20-30 minutes every day, and go on with a healthy lifestyle even after you lose weight. Anyway, as you don’t gain weight overnight, it can’t be lost in a short time either. Give yourself some time. Although healthy methods may take a bit longer to work, they’re surely good for your body.

1. We can know from the first paragraph that             .

A．fruit juice is low in fat and calories	B．most people don’t lose weight safely
C．eating high fat foods helps lose weight	D．some quick shaping methods may be harmful

2. Relying on a liquid diet to lose weight is wrong because it            .

A．makes you skip meals	B．reduces the calorie intake greatly
C．can cause a few health problems	D．doesn’t help you to lose weight fast

3. How can we get more calories burnt than we consume according to Paragraph 3?

A．By reducing mental pressure.	B．By only drinking fruit juice.
C．By having more rest.	D．By exercising with food control.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．We should be patient with losing weight.

B．We can actually lose weight very easily.

C．Regular exercise is enough for us to lose weight.

D．We don’t have to consider our doctor’s advice.

4 . _______________________________________

5 . _______________________________________

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the woman come from?

A．Japan.

B．Kenya.

C．China.

2. How is the woman’s country different from other countries?

A．Kids like plastic paper halls.

B．Kids are all good soccer players.

C．Kids make soccer balls themselves.

3. Who might the woman be?

A．A bank clerk.

B．A soccer player.

C．A high school student.

7 . I believe even the smartest people have to work hard to achieve success. People make themselves into winners by their own _______.

Many years ago, I took the head _______ job at a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a tradition for the school's old team to play against the _______ team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no coach, and they didn't even practice to _______ the game, but to my disappointment we were defeated. Thinking hard about it, I came to _______ that I had to change my _______ towards their ability and potential.

I started doing anything I could to help them build a little _______. Most importantly, I began to treat them like _______. That summer vacation, we met every day and _______     passing and kicking the football.

Six months after our defeat, we won our first game and our second, and continued to ________ . Finally, we faced the number one team in Georgia. I felt that it would be a ________ for us even if we lost the game. But my boys beat them , giving me the greatest ________ of my life!

       From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can ________ the members of a team. Instead of seeing my boys as losers, I pushed and ________ them. I helped them to see themselves ________       , and they built themselves into winners. Winners are made, not born.1.

A．tests

B．luck

C．efforts

D．nature

2.

A．operating

B．editing

C．consulting

D．coaching

3.

A．new

B．excellent

C．strong

D．successful

4.

A．cheer for

B．prepare for

C．help with

D．finish with

5.

A．realize

B．claim

C．permit

D．demand

6.

A．decision

B．attitude

C．conclusion

D．intention

7.

A．pride

B．culture

C．fortune

D．relationship

8.

A．leaders

B．partners

C．winners

D．learners

9.

A．risked

B．missed

C．considered

D．practiced

10.

A．expand

B．improve

C．relax

D．defend

11.

A．shame

B．burden

C．victory

D．favor

12.

A．chance

B．joy

C．concern

D．offer

13.

A．surprise

B．relate

C．interest

D．affect

14.

A．encouraged

B．observed

C．protected

D．impressed

15.

A．naturally

B．individually

C．calmly

D．differently

8 . The martial art of Tai Chi is on the rise as more and more people discover the benefits that come from regular practice.    1    With its gentle movements and focus on forms, it' s also a good way to relax and calm the mind while it energizes and build the body.    2    "Chi" means energy, and it's the focus on energy that makes it different from other martial arts. Tai Chi practitioners believe that, in a struggle, meeting force with force only hurts both parties.

Tai Chi is quite easy to learn. Many recreation centers and community groups offer classes, sometimes in parks and other public places.    3    Wear loose and comfortable clothing and shoes, and you can just join in.

One of the major benefits of Tai Chi is that it's a sport you can practice for life. In China, many elderly people continue to do Tai Chi into their eighties and nineties, and the strengthening and balance moves are hugely beneficial to their continued mobility.    4    As you focus on your breathing and posture, your mind can clear itself of its worries, which does good to your whole body.

    5    All you need is your own body and enough room to stand in. You can do Tai Chi on a mountaintop, in a park, on an ocean beach, or in the middle of a forest. It's a perfect camping activity, and it's a lot of fun. So next time you see someone doing Tai Chi, ask them about it. They might offer to teach you the forms of this fascinating sport.

A．Tai Chi is more than a just a sport.

B．There are many styles and forms of Tai Chi.

C．Best of all, Tai Chi can be performed anywhere.

D．Tai Chi's true name in Chinese is Tai Chi Chuan.

E．More old people than young men practice Tai Chi

F．Often these classes are free and open to anyone who shows up.

G．Also, the slow moves and focus make Tai Chi a relief from stress.

9 . The WHO says that 80% of the world’s teens don’t get enough exercise to live healthy lives. The report was based on research done with students aged 11 to 17 in 146 different countries.     1     It’s a pity that not much has changed since then, as the WHO reports.

Doctors say 60 minutes of exercise daily is needed for teens to build up their bone and muscle strength. It’s also hugely important for the health of the heart and lungs.     2     Besides, more and more research is showing that exercise doesn’t just help the body, but also the brain, improving thinking, test scores, and school grades.

    3     They were also very different between boys and girls. In the US, for example, 64% of boys were not active enough, compared to 80% of girls. South Korea was the country with the lowest activity levels — 91% of the boys and 97% of the girls didn’t get enough exercise.

One big reason for the lack of activity in today’s teens is technology, such as smartphones, computers and TVs. Many teens find it hard to pull themselves away from them.     4    

So the WHO warns that teens need to do less playing in the digital world, and more playing in the real world. Teens should take part in sports, whether on official teams or just playing around on the playground.     5     For many people, walking or biking to school is one way to make that happen. It’s very important for young people to build these habits now, because the positive effects of those habits can carry through into adult life.

A．Exercise benefits you academically.

B．Activity levels vary from country to country.

C．The WHO has spared no effort in the research.

D．Such inactivity can severely affect their growth.

E．Exercise can also be built into a normal day’s activities.

F．Regular activity can help them control their weight, too.

G．The WHO has been studying teen activity levels since 2001.

10 . As is often the case, it is human nature to lead a sedentary（久坐的）lifestyle and most of us are so involved in our busy schedules that we don't even notice our bad habits. Many worry about the right time or "right age" to start working out.     1     Here're some practical tips to help you get fit.

Master your mind. Most people argue that they are too tired or old to start exercising. Doing so is much easier than trying to change the busy lifestyle. Change your mindset and be more confident in improving your health.     2    

Easy does it. Once you have chosen a fitness program, start slowly and increase it in stages. Begin with just a few minutes of gentle exercises and stretches.     3     About 30 minutes should be devoted to your workout. As your body starts to respond and your muscles get used to the exercises, you can gradually increase the length of your workout.

Always warm up. Always remember to warm up your muscles before exercising. Gentle warm-ups will reduce your risk of injury, aches and pains, and increase blood circulation and flexibility.

    4     There's no quick access to getting fit. It's a common mistake to do too much too soon. If you don't know how to balance your needs and your expectations, you might seriously injure your muscles or just create stress.

Cool down. When you finish your routine, you need to cool your muscles and let your heart rate slow gradually.     5    

A．Don't overload your body.

B．Never ignore your potentials.

C．Tell your body to be more active and say, "I can do it."

D．However, nobody cares about what you have done for them.

E．Go next to some mild activity such as walking, jogging or cycling.

F．Cooling down will help your body to return to its pre-exercise level.

G．But it's never too late for them to start exercising and all they need is enough determination.