1 . The World Health Organization (WHO) says that 80% of the world’s teens don’t get enough exercise to live healthy lives. The report, published in The Lancet, was based on research done with students aged 11 to 17 in 146 different countries. The WHO has been studying teen activity levels since 2001.
Doctors say 60 minutes’ daily exercise is needed for teens to build up their bone and muscle strength.
One big reason for the lack of activity in today’s teens is technology, such as smartphones, computers and TVs.
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. Exercise can also be built into a normal day’s activities.
A.Opinions are divided on this issue. |
B.Activity levels vary with countries. |
C.Everyday workout also benefits them academically. |
D.However, not much is reported to have changed since then. |
E.Many teens find it hard to pull themselves away from them. |
F.It’s also hugely important for the health of the heart and lungs. |
G.For many people, walking or biking to school is one way to make that happen. |
2 . 为增强学生体质,你校将在下周举办一次“Love Sports, Love Life”的体育活动。假定你是学生会主席李华,请你用英文写一篇倡议信,呼吁同学们积极进行体育锻炼。
内容要点包括:
1.活动的目的;
2.进行体育运动的益处;
3.提出倡议,表达期待。
注意:1.词数 80 左右;
2.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear friends,
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With best wishes.
The Students’ Union
3 . In July 1984, the famous author and runner Jim Fixx died of a heart attack while running. One lesson from his death: just because you run does not mean you are safe from heart problems.
Thirty-five years later, Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray is repeating that message. “Being fit and being healthy aren’t the same things,” he says.
McGillivray, a lifelong runner, should know. Six months ago, he had heart surgery (手术) after having heart pain and shortness of breath while running.
McGillivray’s family had a long history of heart problems. “I honestly thought that through exercise, proper medicine, good sleep and the right diet, I’d be fine,” he says. “But that’s not true.”
Exercise such as running, walking, cycling and swimming is known to make many health problems become better. But new research is questioning the value of “extreme exercise.”
In a study, researchers in Spain found that full marathons (马拉松) might hurt the heart.
“Running is a good activity, but the act of running doesn’t make you too strong to field. People who have a family history of heart problems should talk with their doctor before running a marathon, especially, men who are older than 40,” Dr. Kevin Harris, a cardiologist, says.
McGilivray says his doctor allowed him to race in the Boston Marathon. He has joined in it every year for 47 years. “My new experience is:” he says, “If you feel something, do something. You might not get a second chance.”
1. Jim Fixx was also a/an ________ except running a marathon.A.doctor | B.writer | C.researcher | D.scientist |
A.He had heart surgery. | B.He didn’t know the death of Jim Fix. |
C.He met a famous director. | D.He had heart pain and shortness of breath. |
A.giving examples | B.telling the facts |
C.explaining the reasons | D.doing experiments |
A.discuss running is quite a good exercise | B.question the value of “extreme exercise” |
C.give the readers some health advice | D.show running makes you strong enough |
4 . When it comes to summer, most of us think of outdoor fun. So it seems like we should naturally lose weight over the summer. In reality, summer isn’t all beach volleyball and water sports. Therefore, we can gain weight easily in the summer.
Stay busy. When we’re bored, it’s easy to fall into a trap of doing nothing and then feeling low on energy. In addition to helping you avoid the cookie jar, filling your days with something to do can give you a sense of accomplishment.
Beat the heat. Don’t let summer heat put your exercise plans on hold.
A.Move your workout indoors. |
B.If we know what to look out for, however, it’s easy to avoid this problem. |
C.Relax by walking outside. |
D.That’s especially true if a dream summer job falls through. |
E.We usually stay at home in the summer. |
F.Stick to your schedule. |
G.Get going with goals. |
1. When did the woman decide to go on a diet?
A.In the winter. | B.In the fall. | C.In the summer. |
A.Three times a week. | B.Twice a week. | C.Once a week. |
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A.In a classroom. | B.In a gym. | C.Over the phone. |
A.Give them a fitness assessment. |
B.Introduce the exercise equipment. |
C.Design a work-out plan. |
A.The one-month one. | B.The half-a-year one. | C.The one-year one. |