1 . In recent years, many Americans of both sexes and various ages have become interested in improving their bodies. They have become devoted to physical fitness. The need to exercise has almost become compulsive (禁不住的) with many persons who have a strong desire to be more physically fit.

By nature, Americans are enthusiastic (充满热情的) about their hobbies and pastimes. They apply this enthusiasm to jogging/running. As a result, there are running clubs to join and many books and magazines to read about running.

The desire to be physically fit is explained by a “passion” for good health. The high rate of heart attacks in the 1960s caused an increase on the part of the public in improving the human body. Middle-aged men especially suffer from heart attacks. Thus, they are one group more strongly interested in physical exercise. In fact, many doctors encourage their patients to become more physically active, especially those who have sedentary jobs. It is interesting to note that the rate of heart attacks began to decrease in the 1970s and it is still decreasing. Physical fitness currently enjoys a favored role in the United States. It is a new “love” that many Americans have cherished. Will it last long? Only time can tell-- or until another“new passion”comes along.

1. In recent years, many Americans have become interested in improving their bodies because _________.

A．they are enthusiastic about their hobbies and pastimes

B．there are many running clubs to join

C．they have a strong desire to be more physically fit

D．there are many books and magazines to read about running

2. The passage implies that _________is a great favorite of many Americans, men and women, old and young.

A．jogging/running

B．joining running clubs

C．reading books and magazines about running

D．going in for all kinds of sports

3. Middle-aged men suffering from heart attacks _________ .

A．are compulsive joggers

B．are more interested in taking physical exercise

C．are encouraged by their doctors to go in for jogging/running

D．are enthusiastic and energetic about hobbies and pastimes

4. In the sentence “In fact, many doctors encourage their patients to become more physically active, especially those who have sedentary jobs,” the word “sedentary” means_________

A．involving physical work

B．needing much sitting

C．energy-consuming

D．secondary

5. According to the passage, will the “love” for physical exercise last long for Americans?

A．Yes.

B．No.

C．Somebody can tell.

D．It is hard to tell.

3 . 假定你是红星中学的学生会主席李华，在暑假来临之际，你校学生会打算发起一场以“锻炼身体，保持健康”为主题的宣传活动，你受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一份倡议书。
内容包括：1.当前中学生的身体情况；
2.锻炼身体的重要性；
3.你的呼吁。
注意：1.词数80词左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear schoolmates,
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Students’ Union

June 28th, 2022

4 . Race walking (竞走) shares many fitness benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have its own problem.

Race walkers are conditioned athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing(摆动) and one foot remain in contact with the ground at all times. It’s this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass.

Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says, According to most calculations, race walkers moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800 calories per hour, which is approximately twice as many as they would burn walking, although fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour.

However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says. According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step, while race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step.

As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner’s knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sport’s strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips, so people with a history of such injuries might need to be cautious in adopting the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult a coach or experienced racer to learn proper techniques, she says. It takes some practice.

1. Why are race walkers conditioned athletes?

A．They must run long distances.	B．They have to follow special rules.
C．They are qualified for the marathon.	D．They are good at swinging their legs.

2. What advantage does race walking have over running?

A．It’s less likely to cause knee injuries.	B．It’s less challenging physically.
C．It’s more effective in body building.	D．It’s more popular at the Olympics.

3. What is Dr. Norberg’s suggestion for someone trying race walking?

A．Hiring an experienced coach.	B．Having a medical checkup.
C．Getting experts’ opinions.	D．Doing regular exercises.

4. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to race walking?

A．Skeptical.	B．Supportive.
C．Objective.	D．Disapproval.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman lose a lot of weight?

A．She is sick.

B．She has been on a diet.

C．She has been exercising

2. What does the man invite the woman to do?

A．Go swimming.

B．Play badminton.

C．Go running.

3. Who is the man?

A．A teacher.

B．A fitness coach.

C．A doctor.

7 . Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Phys ed (physical education) is making a comeback as a part of the school core curriculum, but with a difference. While group sports are still part of the curriculum, the new way is to teach skills that are useful beyond gym class. Instead of learning how to climb a rope, children are taught to lift weights, balance their diets and build physical endurance. In this way, kids are given the tools and skills and experiences so they can lead a physically active life the rest of their life.

Considering that 15 percent of American children aged 6 to 18 are overweight, supporters say more money and thought must be put into phys ed curriculum. In many cases, that may mean not just replacing the old gym-class model with fitness programmes but also starting up phys ed programmes because school boards often “put P. E. on the chopping block, cutting it entirely or decreasing its teachers or the days it is offered”, says Alicia Moag-Stahlberg, the executive director of Action for Health Kids. The difference in phys ed programmes is partly due to the lack of a national standard. “Physical education needs to be part of the core curriculum,” she added. The wisdom of the new approach has some scientific support.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have demonstrated how effective the fit-for-life model of gym class can be. They observed how 50 overweight children lost more weight when they cycled and skied cross-country than when they played sports. The researchers also found that teaching sports like football resulted in less overall movement, partly because reluctant students were able to sit on the bench.

Another problem with simply teaching group sports in gym class is that only a tiny percentage of students continue playing them after graduating from high school. The new method teaches skills that translate to adulthood.

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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。

Working out helps you deal with stress in your job, relationships or any area of life. It is     1    (possible) because exercise is a form of stress itself and helps your body deal with it     2     a better way. Australian researchers found that those     3     did 30 minutes of aerobic (有氧的) exercise three times a week responded better to stress and had     4    (low) blood pressure.

Even     5     little exercise, from an easy 10-minute walk to intense aerobics, seems to decrease your feeling of anxiety.     6    (work) out regularly may make you smarter now and lessen the possibility     7     you’ll lose brain function at your age. According to a recent animal study, exercise can actually help the brain develop new cells. In the last few years, it     8    (show) in several studies that regular aerobic exercise can improve the quality of sleep. Naturally, this can make you less tired and be able to function better during the day.

Finally, there’s one more reason to keep     9    (exercise). When you work out regularly, your body simply functions better and you are healthier and less likely     10    (suffer) painful physical condition.

9 . Tai chi is a wellness practice that combines slow, gentle movements and postures with mindfulness.     1    . As a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, tai chi is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it’s better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension (高血压前期) .

In the study, researchers in China randomly assigned 342 adults with prehypertension to one of two interventions. Roughly half the people participated in aerobic exercise, including jogging, climbing stairs and cycling.     2     Both groups got hourlong sessions four times a week.

After 12 months, those in the tai chi group saw bigger drops in their blood pressure than those in the aerobic exercise group. What’s more, nearly 22% of the people who practiced tai chi saw their blood pressure fall to within normal range.     3     And fewer patients in the tai chi group went on to develop high blood pressure.

    4     The practice tends to elicit (引起) more of a response from the parasympathetic nervous system (副交感神经系统) that relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger, says Rut h Taylor-Piliae, a professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Nursing.

Tai chi is appealing as a form of exercise because it is low impact and requires little space or equipment. “I think the beauty of tai chi is that you don’t have to have a special gym membership or special clohing, “ Taylor-Piliae says. “Once you learn tai chi, you can do it anytime, anyplace, anywhere.     5    ”

A．It can help reduce anxiety.

B．The other half was trained to practice tai chi.

C．It’s often called meditation (冥想) in motion.

D．So why does tai chi gain in popularity among people?

E．So what is it about tai chi that helps lower blood pressure?

F．By contrast, that number was 16% in the aerobic exercise group.

G．But you have to practice it consistently to gain the most benefit.

10 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有1处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词：
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I have many problems with my behavior when I was in fifth grade. My mom was really concerning about me. In order to make sure I developed good habits, and she made specific rules for me. For instance, I couldn’t play those game, I had to keep doing exercise to keep fit, and I should active say hello when meeting someone I knew. In fact, I didn’t like greeting others, but he put stress on the importance of that. Besides, my mom didn’t allow me to eating junk food because she thought my health might be on risk. Understanding my mom’s concerns, I did all the things what were allowed by her with appreciation.