A.Playing basketball. | B.Jogging. | C.Walking. |
2 . The gym has never been the sort of place I like to be. 1 don't have fond feelings for the smell of sweaty bodies.
A few months ago, I had a medical examination. As suspected: 20 pounds overweight and high blood pressure. The prescription? Exercise. The thought of sweating it out in a gym only made me feel more powerless over my body. I felt bad for myself. And then I got angry -----at my condition and my laziness.
I was raised in New Jersey and spent summers "down the shore." I had always found water to be healing (治愈的).
Three lanes (泳道). Twenty-five meters. Two other swimmers in the water. One was swimming so fast that I thought I accidentally joined a master’s group. The other one was swimming along, carrying tiny water weights. And then there was me. I jumped in and swam a lap.
I will likely never be the fastest person in the pool.
A.But I won't be the slowest either. |
B.Swimming offers plenty of benefits. |
C.But then that anger turned into determination. |
D.In water, I could be weightless and let myself go. |
E.There is another big reason I' m not into the gym. |
F.I tried to hide my exhaustion at the other end of the pool. |
G.Watching other swimmers pass me has become inspiring. |
1.介绍学太极好处;
2.负责联系学习地点和老师。
注意:1.词数100左右;信的开头已经写好。
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
4 . A 70-year-old woman wins hearts with her energetic workouts on Douyin, He Qi reports in Shanghai.
Videos on the social networking platform Douyin—also known globally as TikTok—that show men and women with perfect physiques working out or providing fitness tips are commonplace.
Trying to stand out from the crowd amid a flood of such videos can often be difficult, but a relatively new account, which has only been active since last year, has managed to do easily. The fitness instructor behind this account is not a young woman with a slim, toned figure that would leave viewers green with envy.
The star here is 70-year-old Chen Jifang, a Shanghai resident with 3 million likes on her Douyin videos. She was once even featured on a reality show on China Central Television. According to her trainer, who helped to manage the Douyin account, Chen attracted more than 400,000 followers within just a few months.
“The main group that I wanted to encourage was people at ages 30 to 50,” says Chen. “I think they will be motivated to work out in the gym after seeing that a granny like me can. The message I want to convey is that it is never too late to pursue good health.”
For Chen, her passion for exercising was born out of a need instead of a desire to become famous. According to Chen, her health had been poor since she was a child. She even had to give up her job after giving birth to her daughter because her health was severely affected by the pregnancy. “In the past, whenever I felt uncomfortable, I would lie at home for an entire day,” says Chen, who used to be a saleswoman in a local company before retirement.
1. What is the main idea of the text?A.An old woman follows Douyin to work out. |
B.It is never too late to pursue good health. |
C.An elderly fitness instructor is well received on Douyin. |
D.Work energetically, and you can win hearts on Douyin. |
A.Young women. | B.Middle aged people. |
C.Retired people. | D.Douyin viewers. |
A.Since she was a child. |
B.After she quit her job. |
C.After she gave birth to her daughter. |
D.When she became advanced in years. |
A.It is easier for an old trainer to stand out on Douyin. |
B.Viewers may feel more jealous of young women. |
C.Chen's Douyin account is managed by her trainer. |
D.It is just a few months since Chen opened her Douyin account. |
5 . About 1.4 billion people around the world do not get enough physical exercise. The world's adult population is about 5.6 billion, so that is tantamount to about one-fourth of the world's adult population.
Researchers looked at 358 population-based studies between 2001 and 2016. Those studies referred to nearly 2 million people in 168 countries.
Regina Guthold was the lead author of the report. She said the study also found a wide range (范围) of physical activity levels for countries around the world. “Inactivity ranges from as low as 6 percent in Uganda and Mozambique to 67 percent in Kuwait. Four countries have a prevalence (普通) of inactivity of over 50 percent. That's Kuwait, America Samoa, Saudi Arabia and Iraq,” she said.
The report shows the levels of physical inactivity are more than two times as high in wealthy countries as they are in countries where people have low incomes. In wealthier countries, people are more likely to spend time sitting in offices. They are also more likely to use computers and electronic devices (设备) for entertainment.
There are actually many things people can do for themselves. If you work in a high-rise office building, take the stairs instead of an elevator. Go for a walk during your lunch break. Take more breaks during the workday and move around. If your workplace offers a gym or exercise classes, make sure to use them. At home, take walks with your family or friends after dinner.
1. What does the underlined part “tantamount to” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Familiar to. | B.Harmful to. |
C.Used to. | D.Equal to. |
A.Uganda. | B.Kuwait. |
C.Saudi Arabia. | D.Iraq. |
A.They are less active. |
B.They often exercise indoors. |
C.They don't have time to exercise. |
D.They don't think exercise important. |
A.To draw people's attention to the problem. |
B.To give some advice to non-exercisers. |
C.To introduce a new topic for discussion. |
D.To add some background information. |
1. Why does Monica choose Tai Chi instead of yoga?
A.It enjoys popularity. | B.It requires less tension. | C.It reflects Chinese culture. |
A.Maintaining balance. | B.Strengthening muscles. | C.Preventing diseases. |
1. Where did the man use to play tennis?
A.In a club. | B.In a stadium. | C.In the playground. |
A.Go back home. | B.Have a break. | C.Play tennis. |
A.Jogging. | B.Swimming. | C.Basketball. |
The right pair of exercise shoes can do a lot to prevent discomfort and injuries, personal trainers say.Here are some shopping tips:
Shop when you normally exercise.Feet actually get bigger throughout the day, sometimes swelling up as much as a half-size by nighttime.
Try them on.Never grab a pair of exercise shoes based only on the size of footwear you normally buy.Bring the type of socks you’d wear to work out and go for a walk through the store.
Talk to an expert.Shoe salesmen and personal trainers can study your stride (步伐) and the shape of your feet.
One tip: if you have to tie your shoes very tightly to feel a good amount of support, they may be ready to go.
A.Think about how much you can afford to buy the workout shoes. |
B.Consider your type of exercise. |
C.Focus on fit. |
D.So don’t shop first thing in the morning if you often work out in the evening. |
E.Pay more attention to new style shoes. |
F.Replace worn shoes regularly. |
G.Usually they can recommend the best shoes to guard against injuries. |