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. |
2 . Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is not.
Wear protective equipment.
The equipment you wear depends on the sport you play. Helmets (头盔) are the most common protective equipment. They protect your head while you’re playing football, baseball, softball, and so on.
Warm up.
Know the rules of the games.
Traffic lights help prevent crashes between many cars that run on the road together. This works because drivers know the rules and follow them—at least most of the time.
This is a really important one. If you love sports, you may want to get back in the games, even after an injury. But playing when you’re hurt is a bad idea.
Now you know how to prevent sports injuries. If you follow these rules, you can stay safer while you are playing sports.
| A．Don’t play when you’re injured. |
| B．Don’t do too much exercise. |
| C．It’s the same with sports. |
| D．It can lead to an even worse injury. |
| E．It’s not a good idea to just go to the field and start playing. |
| F．You and the other players know what to expect from each other. |
| G．Take these steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game. |
3 . Spending time outdoors has long been linked (联系) to better health. Gardening goes beyond just beautifying outdoor spaces—it can have a deep effect on our physical and mental (身心上的) health.
Gardening involves physical activity that works all the main muscle (肌肉) groups, which is helpful for overall health. “Activities such as digging, planting, weeding and harvesting require movement and can help to improve strength,” said Clayton, CEO of an online lawn care company. “Performing these activities regularly can help burn calories, and keep a healthy weight.”
Beyond burning calories and building muscle, lots of studies have shown that gardening can improve the immune system (免疫系统). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, and gardening is listed as a suitable activity. Doing garden work for that time each week can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease. Additionally, spending time outdoors makes us get close to natural sunlight, which is important for vitamin D synth.
Gardening provides a chance for social connection, too. It can be a shared activity among family members, friends or neighbors, building relationships and a sense of belonging.
Gardening also offers cognitive (认知的) benefits. It excites the senses, improves focus and encourages problem-solving and creativity. It provides a chance to learn about plants, ecosystems and the environment, developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature.
1. What is Clayton’s attitude towards gardening?| A．Supportive. | B．Doubtful. | C．Unclear | D．Uncaring. |
| A．It improves focus. | B．It is a waste of time. |
| C．It can keep a body in shape. | D．It helps to reduce the risk of diseases. |
| A．It contributes to creativity. | B．It encourages problem-solving. |
| C．It builds relationships between people. | D．It improves people’s awareness of safety. |
| A．How to Start a Garden | B．Choose a Garden or Not |
| C．What Plants Grow Best in a Garden | D．Start Gardening and Get the Health Benefits |
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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Regular “awe walks” can do wonders
Awe (敬畏) is the feeling of wonder people experience when seeing things that they can’t fully understand. The emotional response has long been associated with better mental and physical health. Taking a simple weekly “awe walk” might help older adults engage more deeply with this positive emotion, new research suggests.
The study
“We asked all the people in the study to take a weekly outdoor walk for 15 minutes,” says Sturm. Half of
The other half, however, got a brief additional instruction. “When they went on their walks, we wanted them to try to increase their experiences of awe by attending to the world around them and
At the beginning, middle and end of each walk, study participants took a selfie (自拍).
In the course of the study, Sturm and her colleagues found that the “awe walk” participants experienced a growing number of positive things
“Even brief experiences of awe yield a host of benefits including an expanded sense of time and enhanced feelings of generosity, well-being, and humility (谦逊),” the paper notes.
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Some martial arts are called hard
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In fact, Chinese influence in martial arts was not limited
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I hesitated to join the new Tai Chi Club because I always
While
I discovered that tai chi is deeply rooted
A year of practising tai chi has had a positive effect on my everyday life. I feel
GOING POSITIVE
I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I worried about my weight and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas — I almost went bananas, too.
Then I read an article that said instead of asking “Am I fat?” I should be asking “Am I fit?” I had no idea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”, I would say “I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes” or “I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add a salad or an apple.
Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself. By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier.
1. What problem did Kayla have in the past?2. What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean?
3. What made her change her thinking?
10 . Are you sitting more than ever?
We know sitting too much is bad, and most of us naturally feel a little guilty after a long-time TV watching.
“Sit less, move more” is what the Heart Association encourages us to do.
| A．Now it’s time to get up and move around. |
| B．Take a moment to think about your sitting activities. |
| C．Health experts also suggest exercising on a daily basis. |
| D．But this guideline is just too simple and abstract to make a difference. |
| E．As of today, average adult will spend 56-86% of their daily time sitting. |
| F．But what exactly goes wrong when we park ourselves for nearly eight hours per day? |
| G．To make up for the weakness, a research team is working on a more specific guideline. |
