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2 . The Importance of Having Fun While Exercising
Enjoying your workout can be a complete game changer. Be prepared to discover how enjoying exercise can make you healthier and happier.
Make exercise more fun
The Heart Matters magazine gives a few suggestions on how to make exercise more fun, such as asking others to join you and exercising for a specific cause (like a marathon for raising funds for an organization).
Research shows that enjoying your exercise can be important for its long-term effect. When you pay attention to what you choose and want to do, rather than what you have to do, it changes your mind.
Another very real benefit of enjoying your workout is that if you enjoy it, you are more likely to stick to it. Most people would rather do something that brings them pleasure than something boring and unpleasant. So, what do you find enjoyable? What is fun for you?
Different types of exercise
Gyms that require a lot of equipment are not always available or possible.
Besides, you can also do other exercises.
| A．Everyone enjoys exercising. |
| B．You can find many enjoyable exercises. |
| C．Making it fun should be the most important. |
| D．They include rope jumping, surfing or rock climbing. |
| E．But your mind and body will thank you for years to come. |
| F．It is absolutely important to keep an active mind when exercising. |
| G．And relying on these can leave you without a workout at times. |
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4 . The greatest sports moments often have a wonderful flow state behind the victories or performances. Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration
It was a
Facing the desperate situation, I could
5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly
Despite a small game, it inspired me a lot. Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can
| A．limits | B．decreases | C．heightens | D．changes |
| A．tough | B．competitive | C．crazy | D．close |
| A．lose | B．win | C．tie | D．restart |
| A．adjustments | B．reservations | C．efforts | D．mistakes |
| A．call | B．make | C．leave | D．take |
| A．defense | B．attack | C．celebration | D．relief |
| A．figured | B．tried | C．pointed | D．stuck |
| A．Sighing | B．Breathing | C．Regretting | D．Struggling |
| A．attention | B．interest | C．insight | D．appreciation |
| A．confused | B．desperate | C．exhausted | D．uneasy |
| A．right | B．impossible | C．opposite | D．previous |
| A．swollen | B．bright | C．sharp | D．bloodshot |
| A．wild | B．silent | C．mad | D．deaf |
| A．Going against | B．Cutting off | C．Holding to | D．Recovering from |
| A．wonder | B．determine | C．predict | D．consider |
5 . Photographers from China were among the top prize winners at the 14th Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, in London.
Chinese photographers featured significantly and won
The official awards news release described their picture as “a
The image was
Hanwen, one of the two Chinese winners, says, “I think this photo shows how
“The
| A．diplomas | B．fortunes | C．titles | D．prizes |
| A．effect | B．motivation | C．success | D．enthusiasm |
| A．imagination | B．image | C．exploration | D．reflection |
| A．fascinating | B．terrifying | C．puzzling | D．disturbing |
| A．colors | B．shapes | C．structures | D．sizes |
| A．temperature | B．darkness | C．coldness | D．cloud |
| A．presented | B．stored | C．highlighted | D．introduced |
| A．created | B．predicted | C．tracked | D．observed |
| A．processing | B．analyzing | C．designing | D．appreciating |
| A．quiet | B．beautiful | C．distant | D．mysterious |
| A．demand | B．persuade | C．allow | D．attract |
| A．atmosphere | B．environment | C．universe | D．earth |
| A．standard | B．intention | C．desire | D．application |
| A．enjoyed | B．challenged | C．treated | D．devoted |
| A．slight | B．ordinary | C．familiar | D．temporary |
6 . Businesses are finding more uses for virtual reality (VR) as the technology develops.
VR is no longer only for gaming or enjoyment. An American company called Blue Goji is using VR to improve one’s health by making exercise more fun.
Blue Goji has offices in Austin, the capital of Texas. The company showed its workout machine called the Infinity treadmill (跑步机) at the South by Southwest festival. A person using the treadmill wears a virtual reality headset when exercising. Before starting, the user is connected to a belt to prevent falls. Then, the user plays a VR game while running on the machine. The game can transport the user into the virtual world, where he or she can be racing against virtual people.
The cost of the hardware and the computer software program is $12,000. That means much for most people. But Kyra Constam of Blue Goji says the virtual reality treadmill is ideal for places where people go to exercise, like high-end gyms or recreation centers.
Recently, Leonardo Mattiazzi tested the Infinity treadmill. Mattiazzi said he had a strong feeling to actually get running and do something that pushed his limits. He said the experience was more interesting than running inside the gym without actually going anywhere.
Constam noted that a lot of VR experiences cause motion sickness (晕动病) because people are in motion during the game, but not moving in real life. But when the user is moving on the treadmill and in the game, the chances of motion sickness are reduced. She said there is generally a learning curve for VR. The first time users feel lost, but the more you do it, the more you get used to it.
After carefully studying the users experiences, Blue Goji plans to begin selling the Infinity treadmill to the public.
1. What are users most likely to do after running on the Infinity treadmill?| A．Make more new friends. | B．Gain more useful skills. |
| C．Be fonder of exercising. | D．Prefer playing computer games. |
| A．Users can not run on it. | B．It is too expensive for most people. |
| C．Users can race against anyone. | D．It can be bought in high-end gyms. |
| A．Satisfied | B．Disappointed. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．To promote a new company. |
| B．To call on people to take more exercise. |
| C．To introduce a new application of virtual reality. |
| D．To discuss the relationship between life and modern technology. |
7 . With the arrival of winter, the world is covered in a sheet of shining snow, and it brings an invitation to take part in exciting snow sports. Beyond the great wonderland and the great joy of sliding down hills, attending winter sports offers many physical, mental, and social benefits.
Taking part in winter snow sports is an excellent way to stay physically active during the colder months. Whether you’re skiing down a mountainside, or skiing along peaceful paths, these activities provide a full-body workout. Downhill skiing, for example, is known as a way to burn a lot of calories, making it an effective cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise. The combination of cardiovascular fitness and strength training can help keep a healthy weight, improve cardiovascular health, and keep overall physical health.
The connection between outdoor activities and mental health is well-established, and winter sports are no exception. The fresh mountain air, the amazing snowy hills, and the excitement of rushing down the hill all help to improve the feelings. Snow sports also get you in natural sunlight, which helps increase vitamin D levels.
Winter sports offer more than just personal physical and mental benefits—they create chances for social interaction (交流) and community building. Whether you’re hitting the hills with friends, joining a ski club, or taking a family snowboarding trip, these activities form a sense of friendship. Shared experiences on the mountain create lasting memories and strengthen social ties, developing a sense of belonging and connection.
The benefits of winter snow sports spread far beyond the excitement of downhill drops. Winter activities not only keep you physically fit but also benefit your mental well-being and provide chances for social communication.
Winter wonderland is waiting for you, promising a season full of joy, health, and unforgettable experiences. So, when the snow arrives, consider putting on your skis and enjoying the benefits winter sports bring to your body and mind.
1. What is the benefit of downhill skiing?| A．Keeping fit. | B．Reducing stress. |
| C．Improving athletic ability. | D．Building friendships. |
| A．Attending winter sports has lots of fun. | B．Social interaction is very important. |
| C．Winter sports are good for relationships. | D．Outdoor activities improve mental health. |
| A．To give advice on winter sports. | B．To teach methods of doing winter sports. |
| C．To encourage people to join in winter sports. | D．To introduce different kinds of winter sports. |
| A．The Beauty of Winter Snow Field | B．Pleasure Created by High Speed |
| C．Winter Snow Sports and Mental Health | D．The Benefits of Winter Snow Sports |
| A．A talent show. | B．A movie. | C．A basketball match. |
| A．2:3. | B．2:2. | C．2:1. |
The basketball court was filled with eager students and cheerleaders were waving their pompoms at the stands. Excited cheers could be heard from all sides of the court. My teammates and I got fully prepared for our basketball competition. Our hearts were pounding in expectation of the competition ahead.
“And let’s all welcome the Blue Team!” the emcee (主持人) announced through the microphone. All of us marched in proudly as everyone cheered at the top of their lungs. “And welcome the Red Team!” the emcee announced, and the Red Team came in. We were astonished to see that the Red Team was filled with tall and strong members! We were trembling with fear as we walked slowly towards the centre of the court. As we were short of teammates, our confidence in winning wavered (减弱).
The judge threw the ball and the other team quickly caught it! The ball danced between their hands. Our defence seemed to be in slow motion compared to the Red Team’s swiftness. Soon, the other team scored!
We were losing the match as time passed. To make matters worse, our star player, Tom, even tripped and fell, hurting his ankle! We were losing hope as our best player was gone. Just then, our captain called for a time-out. On the bench, our captain announced that this would be his last match. “Come on! Don’t give up! I want to win one last trophy (奖杯) before I quit. Let’s do it!” he insisted, giving us a wide smile. Hearing this, our team held our fists tightly. We were focused on winning this match and making our captain proud! The judge threw the ball once more. I jumped as high as I could and caught the ball. I ran as fast as lightning and scored. Our opponents were nervous but they still scored a few goals to catch up. A few minutes later, we were neck to neck, locked in a tie.
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Whoever scored this one goal would win the competition!
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