1 . 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。

Researchers have found that tai chi could slow down Parkinson’s disease by years. Tai chi, with its slow movements,     1     (know) to benefit physical and mental well-being. The researchers     2     (conduct) a five-year study on people with Parkinson’s. They discovered that the condition became worse     3     a slower speed in those who practiced tai chi. They observed fewer falls, and     4     (little) dizziness (头晕) and back pain in the tai chi practitioners. They also noted that the cognitive function of the test participants who     5     (regular) practiced tai chi became worse more slowly.

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder     6     (affect) the nerves and muscles. It steadily causes uncontrollable movements,     7     symptoms (症状) include shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance. People with Parkinson’s may have difficulties walking and talking. One of the most famous people with Parkinson’s was Muhammad Ali,     8     heavyweight boxing champion. The researchers suggest that tai chi is one of the most helpful ways     9     (keep) symptoms of Parkinson’s at bay. They said: “The long-term     10     (benefit) effect of tai chi on Parkinson’s could extend the time without disability, leading to a higher quality of life, a lower burden for caregivers and a reduction in drug use.”

2 . The Netherlands is the only country in the world with more bicycles than residents. By 2022, the Netherlands has had a total of about 23 million bicycles, with an ownership rate of 1.35 bikes per person. One study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that in the Netherlands cycling prevents about 6,500 early deaths each year, and that Dutch people have 1.5 years longer life expectancy (预期寿命) due to cycling.

“The time spent cycling was about 74 minutes per week for Dutch adults aged 20 to 90 years old. The time was fairly stable over adulthood and reached its apex in the early days of retirement, in one’s 60s. The death rate reduction, which was a direct result of the average time spent cycling for a certain age group, was therefore also the highest among the seniors who just retired,” said Jeremy Smith, an expert from NIH.

What is it that makes cycling so beneficial? Obviously, cycling is a form of exercise. It is a great form of cardio (有氧的) exercise, which gets your heart pumping and helps strengthen the heart muscles. Doing cardio exercise may also help lower your blood pressure.

Furthermore, solid evidence proves the link between cycling and better thinking skills. Even younger adults claim that a bike ride helps shift their thinking to a higher level — and research backs them up. In one small study, young men are required to cycle for 30 minutes every day for 3 weeks. They also completed a series of cognitive (认知的) tests before and afterward. After cycling, they scored higher on memory, reasoning and planning, and they were able to finish the tests more rapidly than before.

Besides all the benefits mentioned above, cycling, as many Dutch put it, is a way of life. In their simplest form, bikes are tools for travelling. But they’re so much more. They are cognitive improvement, environmental protection, satisfaction and an expression of freedom. They bring people of the same passion together and connect them to a greater journey of life.

1. Why does the author list figures in paragraph 1?

A．To compare the number of residents and bikes.

B．To illustrate the link between health and cycling.

C．To indicate the urgency for green transportation.

D．To emphasize the accuracy of the study by NIH.

2. What does the underlined word “apex” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Target.

B．Peak.

C．Destination.

D．Potential.

3. What do we know about the study in paragraph 4?

A．It justifies the mental benefits of cycling.

B．It teaches practical skills about cycling.

C．It improves the critical thinking of young men.

D．It compares cognitive levels among different people.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Netherlands: A Country With Better Health

B．Netherlands: The Bicycle Capital of the World

C．Cycling: An Activity Bringing People Together

D．Cycling: An Activity Improving Your Health and More

3 . For better eyesight (视力), doctors advise limiting (限制) the hours of screen time and encourage having enough eye resting time.

However, another study shows that sitting in front of computer or TV screens for long hours is not the only reason for myopia (近视). An Australian research team studied young children in Sydney and Singapore to find the reasons for myopia. The research team found that there were less children who had myopia in Sydney than those in Singapore, even though they spent more time in front of computer and TV screens. The major finding is that children in Sydney spend longer hours on outdoor sports than those in Singapore.

Indoor and outdoor sports both make the eyes pay attention to more distant (远处的) objects, which stops the eyes from changing original shape. But outdoor sports may be better than indoor sports for myopia. Because natural light is good for eye growth and vitamin (维他命) D from the sunlight might be useful to it. Many doctors suggest that every child get its first eye test when he/she is about two and half years old, and even if his/her sight seems good enough. It is necessary for myopic(近视的) children to wear glasses to stop headaches, trouble reading and so on. It is also important that schools invite doctors to test their students’ eyes.

If that is not possible, school teachers should at least encourage parents and children to have regular eye examination and wear glasses. And parents should remember not only to limit the total screen time for their children, but also to encourage them to spend time outdoors.

1. What did the Australian research team study for?

A．To find the reasons for myopia.

B．To find the ways to treat myopia.

C．To learn to choose right glasses.

D．To improve children’s eyesight.

2. Why are there fewer children with myopia in Sydney than those in Singapore?

A．Because the children in Sydney watch TV less.

B．Because the children in Sydney have more eye resting time.

C．Because the children in Sydney use computer less.

D．Because the children in Sydney do more outdoor sports.

3. What conclusion can we draw from the passage?

A．Sydney children don’t study hard.

B．Singapore children do few exercise.

C．Room light does harm to children’s eyes.

D．Outdoors activities do more good to eyes.

4. Which of the following is true?

A．Children should have eye tests as soon as they reach school age.

B．Looking more at distant objects can help the eyes keep their original shape.

C．Doing outdoor sports with no glasses is good for myopic children.

D．Children should limit their time in the sun to protect their eyes.

4 . 你们班上周开展了以“How can we build up our bodies?”为题的讨论，请你把讨论结果以短文形式写出来张贴到班级的英语角。短文内容包括：
1. 讨论结果；
2. 你的观点。
要求：词数80左右。
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6 . Obesity (肥胖) has become a serious problem now. According to a recent survey, teenage obesity has increased at an alarming rate across America. Teenage obesity is mainly due to the increased consumption (消耗) of junk food which contains large amounts of fat. This has exposed the teens to a 14% greater risk of having a heart attack as well as seriously high blood pressure.

Various causes of teen obesity have been claimed, the most important of which is being insufficient (不足) physical exercise on the teen’s part. It is argued that teens nowadays who lack (缺少) sufficient physical exercise topped with their unhealthy eating habits are more likely to be obese. Nowadays, a main part of the teenagers spend their spare time on the computer, television or perhaps simply playing games. This greatly limits any kind of physical activity of the teenager. According to a recent survey, around 43% of teenagers spend more than 2 hours watching television every single day.

Long time inactivity in addition to the ill eating habits has increased the incidence (发生率) of obesity in teenagers even more, However, this does not mean that teens do not do enough exercise, but the amount which they do, is certainly not sufficient as compared to their intake of fatty foods. Besides this, parents need to change the whole lifestyle of the family in order to develop a healthier lifestyle of their children.

The teenagers must also be encouraged to take part in other physical activities which require more effort; such as playing basketball, tennis, badminton, volleyball and swimming. Meanwhile, the teenagers also need to be educated on the ill effects of junk food and must be asked to avoid them as much as possible. Their diet must also be made healthier and more balanced, which will help them in losing more weight quickly. For better guidance on reducing the teen’s weight quickly, parents can always turn to a doctor.

1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．Junk food is the main food for the American.

B．American teenagers suffer from high blood pressure.

C．The number of fatty American teenagers is increasing.

D．Most American teenagers probably have heart disease.

2. What’s the most important reason for obesity among teenagers?

A．Bad eating habits.	B．Playing computer games.
C．Lack of physical exercise.	D．Watching TV programmes.

3. Why do teens taking part in exercise still get obese?

A．The exercise they choose is too simple.

B．The method they do exercise is improper.

C．The energy they consume is less than that they take in.

D．The time they spend doing sports is more than that spent on food.

4. What’s the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Rules made for teens.	B．Reasons for teen obesity.
C．Suggestions offered to parents.	D．Ways to deal with teen obesity.

7 . 假如你是李华，你班同学最近开展了一场讨论，主题是：高中学生要不要参加体育锻炼，请根据下面所提供的信息，写一篇短文，介绍讨论的情况，并发表自己的观点。

比例	55％	45％	你的观点
观点	支持	反对
主要理由	1. 应该每天进行体育锻炼比如做早操，但时间不要太长 2. 锻炼能增强质减少疾病 3. 锻炼能使大脑休息，使学习效率更高.	1. 锻炼浪费时间 2. 锻炼使人疲劳 3. 锻炼以后很兴奋，较长时间不能学习 4. 锻炼中可能受伤	?

注意：1. 词数100左右，开头语已为你写好，不计入总数；
2. 短文必须包含表格的全部内容。要求观点明确，结构合理，紧凑连贯。

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8 . 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。

Yoga(瑜伽) is     1     (high) recognized for improving balance and bringing calm. But when it comes to weight loss, many people think that other kinds of exercise, like running, will be more     2     (help). But studies show that yoga,     3       is an exercise that uses your large muscle groups     4     raises your heart rate, is beneficial for you to lose weight. Just how many calories(卡路里) you burn differs, depending     5     how long your exercise is, as well as other     6     (factor), such as your weight and age. Practicing yoga can help you burn more calories long after exercise.

Better yet, recently several studies     7     (prove) that yoga has an effect on the body’s stress response and reduces     8     production of chemicals linked to weight gain. And someone experiencing a more positive mood by     9     (practise) yoga is less likely to overeat when experiencing negative emotions.

Remember     10     (choose) the best kind of yoga that fits for you. There are now many styles of yoga that meet you no matter what your size, age, or physical challenge is. Everybody can benefit from a yoga practice.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。

After I attended your summer camp about health and lifestyle choices, I realized I hardly ever felt well, either physically     1     mentally. I often felt     2    (sleep) and dizzy, and lacked passion. Most worrying, though, I got the flu easily and experienced many toothaches. At     3     end of the camp, I heard, “Change the world by changing     4    (you).” This stimulated my motivation. A dentist once examined me and told me that too much sugar in my meals     5    (damage) my teeth and health. I made up my mind     6    (change) two things in my life: to eat nothing with sugar and to exercise     7    (regular). After that, I stopped     8    (buy) all the sweets, biscuits, and sugary drinks     9     I used to have every day. Whenever I went out without friends, I brought snacks from home, things that didn’t have any     10    (add) sugar.