2 . Physical education, or PE, isn’t required for all high school students. In some schools, it isn’t offered for some different reasons. But should high school students have physical education? The answer is certainly “yes”.

Today many people don’t do sports. But as is known to all. doing sports is very important for an adult. Teaching teens the importance of a healthy lifestyle and making fitness plans now can help teens put exercise in the first place as an adult.

High school isn’t that easy. Many students are under a lot of stress. Stress can be harmful to a student’s studies and life. Doing sports can help them deal with stress better, helping them live a happier life at school.

The American Heart Association says that 10 million kids and teens suffer from obesity (肥胖). Teens should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day to control their weight and to help their bones get stronger. The increase in activities that don’t get teens to move around, such as computer games, means many teens don’t get their required exercise. PE classes act as a public health measure (措施) to encourage physical activities and help teens have healthy weights.

Not doing sports increases teens’ hazard of developing many diseases. An active lifestyle offers a good way of protection from these health problems. As much as 75 percent of health-care spending goes toward treating medical conditions that can be prevented by lifestyle changes, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.

According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN), students who performed five hours of physical activities each week improved their academic (学业的) performance. Students from programs with no physical activity, who used the extra time for classroom study, did not perform better on tests than those who gave up some study time in support of physical education.

1. According to Paragraph 2, what does physical education in high school mean?

A．Making teens attach importance to ęxercise later.

B．Removing the stress faced by teens at school.

C．Getting teens to encourage adults to exercise.

D．Helping teens learn to make good plans

2. What does the underlined word “hazard” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Happiness.

B．Risk.

C．Safety.

D．Sadness.

3. According to the PCFSN, doing sport          .

A．means making students choose between sports and studies

B．helps students make good use of all their time

C．means students adjust to their studies better

D．helps students do better in their studies

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Why high school students should receive physical education.

B．Why some schools consider physical education important.

C．How schools can help students love doing sports.

D．How high school students can live a better life.

3 . 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Alex给你发来一封邮件，信中提及他喜欢户外运动和骑自行车。他很想知道你在运动方面的喜好及看法。请根据以上内容给他回一封邮件。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Alex,

Thanks for your e-mail. I am a bit like you.

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Wish you good health!

Yours,

Li Hua

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which team does the man support?

A．The Reds.

B．The Cubs.

C．The Mets.

2. What does the woman say about the Cubs?

A．They have a new base runner.

B．They have a great record this year.

C．They won every game this season.

5 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A swing (秋千) could be important for learning, according to one girls’ school. At Brighton Girls, a private school for children     1     (age) 4-18, a swing is to be installed in the sixth-form study center after some of the teenagers asked for one.

After some research, the headmistress, Rosie McColl, said she discovered a swing would be     2     (benefit). She said, “I knew     3     student in a previous school who used to go out and swing in a park between lessons.     4     (current), what we are doing is bringing the swing into the school     5     (help) build a culture. This leads to better results     6     students in terms of both their wellbeing and academic achievement.”

Recent studies show physical activity can improve brain function as well as calming the mind and body, at a time when     7     (anxious) among teenagers is at record levels. So far, McColl’s decision     8     (support) by parents, including Sam Cartwright-Hatton, a psychologist at Sussex University,     9     wrote a letter to the government before schools returned in September calling for new, more creative lessons to help children settle back into class.

McColl advises students     10     (prepare) for exams over the Christmas holiday to find a swing in a local park between revision classes. “No one is ever too old to go on the swings, to play, to think and to dream,” she said.

6 . What does the man like to play now?

A．Basketball.

B．Baseball.

C．Tennis.

7 . You probably know that exercise is good for you. Studies show that it can prevent many major health conditions,including cognitive decline,diabetes, certain cancers and more.

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＂Our lives are completely full. We may have children,aging parents, jobs, partners,and community,"says Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50.

If you don't have a regular exercise plan,don't worry! There are simple things you can do to get more exercise, no gym membership or hours of commitment required.

Walk-and make it count

Even if you're not in shape, you can likely walk. And that's good news, because many studies illustrate that it's one of the best things we can do for our bodies. Grufferman suggests getting a pedometer(计步器），whether it's a simple mechanical one, or a FitBit or Jawbone.    2    And then,start walking faster and longer-most experts recommend walking 10,000 steps a day.

Reduce sitting

You've probably heard,"sitting is the new smoking."Well,this means that loads of research has shown that sitting for extended periods of time can have serious health consequences that range from obesity to diabetes and more.     3     It's also essential to take breaks from your sit-down desk.

Run if you can

It might seem out of reach, but if you can add some light running into your daily walk, you'll be better for it. Running can make you happier, strengthen your joints, improve heart health,and improve your memory!     4     Then,go for longer distances gradually.

Make it a habit

To truly make exercise-even the basics-a part of your life you'll need to make it a habit. ＂The good news is that it's never too late to start," says Grufferman.     5    

A．Track your steps because it's very motivating.

B．But finding time to get more exercise can be challenging.

C．Make sure you are more active and have a more enjoyable life.

D．Experts suggest using a standing desk at least some of the time.

E．Like brushing your teeth, you have to build exercise into your life.

F．Some experts suggest altermating jogging and walking to get started.

G．Get the recommended amount of exercise for your age to get the most benefit.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman enjoying?

A．The game.

B．A book.

C．The sand.

2. Why doesn’t the woman play together?

A．She doesn’t like sports

B．She hates to stay in the sun.

C．She doesn’t want to lose.

3. What will she probably do later?

A．Join the game.

B．Have a picnic.

C．Clean her shoes.

9 . Training “smart” is more important than the amount of daily practice.

Too often an athlete believes that the more he or she practices, the more proficient he/she will become.     1     It can also be harmful to achieving the desired outcome. An athlete who practices frequently and hard without an overall plan will be more likely to suffer the effects of overtraining rather than actually improving performance.     2     Yet, by developing a set of specific goals and a plan for reaching those goals, athletes can more effectively use their practice time and even reduce the time required in practice to attain their goals. Obviously, this does not mean that the martial artist can achieve rank or win tournaments with little practice.     3    

Setting performance goals is beneficial for a number of reasons.     4     When the martial artist is able to observe progress towards a goal on a daily or weekly basis, he or she is more likely to remain interested in achieving that goal. If instead, he/she engages in routine practice towards a belt rank that is six months away, it is easier to become discouraged. In addition, goal setting helps the athlete know what is expected which allows for greater attention to a particular skill that needs to be developed.     5     Finally, setting realistic, achievable goals increases the athlete’s self-confidence which is crucial to the ultimate outcome of success. Self-confidence increases because his/her attitude regarding success becomes more positive as goals are accomplished.

A．It is not always the case.

B．However, such training is ineffective.

C．It reduces boredom and increases motivation.

D．Thus, practice becomes more focused and efficient.

E．It means that the athlete does not need to waste time.

F．Firstly, it requires less patience and boosts confidence.

G．Typically, they will experience burn-out, exhaustion, and increased injuries.

10 . Now in its 84th year, the Waste Management Phoenix Open is a multifaceted experience that combines golf music and dining in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.

Hosted by the Thunderbirds, the annual tournament raises funds for youth charities and programs. As of 2019,it has raised $134 million for local non-profits including the Phoenix Children's Hospital, St.Mary's Food Bank, Homeward Bound and Save the Family. Last year's tournament accumulated $12.2 million. This year's competition features 132 golfers competing for a$7.1 million purse, which comes with a$1,278,000 first-place check.

Here’s a guide to the 84th entry.

When: Monday-Sunday,Jan.28-Feb.3.

Where: TPC Scottsdale,17020 N.Haydeen Road.

Admission: Free on Monday and Tuesday.$45 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday;$60 Friday and Saturday. Free for attendees aged 17 and younger when accompanied by an adult.

Coors Light Birds Nest

The Phonenix Open's entertainment tent gets the party started Wednesday through Saturday evenings. It is located at the corner of 82nd Street and Bell Road. The 2019 lineup blends crowd-pleasing country, hip-hop and EDM artists; headliners are expected to take the stage at about 8:30 p.m. each night.$120 two-for-one tickets are available for purchase for Wednesday and Thursday's country show. There's a$400 VIP admission ticket with access to an exclusive area in front of the stage available Wednesday and Saturday.

1. What can we learn about this year's Waste Management Phoenix Open?

A．Its admission reaches a peak on Sunday.

B．Those aged 16 should purchase full-price tickets.

C．The funds raised is used for fighting desertification.

D．The first prize winner is awarded over one million dollars.

2. How much should a couple pay to watch Wednesday and Thursday's country show?

A．$400.

B．.$240.

C．.$120.

D．$90.

3. In which section of a newspaper may this passage appear?

A．Entertainment.

B．Sport.

C．Education.

D．Advertisement.