A.Work out alone. | B.Exercise with someone. | C.Eat breakfast at the café. |
2 . Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability. Here are a few ways that exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you.
Exercise controls weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don’t worry if you can’t find lots of time to exercise every day.
Worried about heart diseases? Expecting to prevent high blood pressure?
Needing an emotional lift?
Struggling to fall into sleep? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep.
A.Just exercise. |
B.Just don’t exercise too close to bedtime. |
C.Any amount of activity is better than none. |
D.Hoping to lower stress after a stressful day? |
E.Benefits of regular exercise are hard to forget. |
F.Exercise and physical activity can be fun and social! |
G.Feeling tired after grocery shopping or doing housework? |
Children spend so much of their time at school. They shouldn’t spend it
Physical activity can happen right in the classroom, along with studies. For example, students might
Meanwhile, don’t forget opportunities for physical activity
Physical activity at school is just as important to children’s physical health
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 |
A.Go swimming. | B.Play badminton. | C.Go running. |
A.A teacher. | B.A fitness coach. | C.A doctor. |
5 . People who play games —such as cards and board games —are more likely to staymentally sharp in later life, a study suggests. Those who regularly played non-digital gamesscored better on memory and thinking tests in their 70s, the research found.
Psychologists at the University of Edinburgh tested more than 1,000 people aged 70 formemory, problem-solving, thinking speed and general thinking ability. The participants thenrepeated the same thinking tests every three years until aged 79. The group were also askedhow often they played games like cards, chess or crosswords —at ages 70 and 76. Researchers used statistical models to analyse the relationship between a person’s level ofgame playing and their thinking skills. The team took into account the results of anintelligence test that the participants sat when they were 11 years old. They also consideredlifestyle factors,such as education, socio-economic status and activity levels.
People who increased game playing in later years were found to have experienced lessdecline in thinking skills in their seventies —particularly in memory function and thinking speed. Researchers say the findings help to better understand what kinds of lifestyles and behaviors might be associated with better outcomes for cognitive(认知的)health in later life.
The study may also help people make decisions about how best to protect their thinkingskills as they age. Dr Drew, a psychologist in Edinburgh, said: “These latest findings add toevidence that being more engaged in activities during the life course might be associated with better thinking skills in later life. For those in their 70s or beyond, another message seems to bethat playing non-digital games may be a positive behavior in terms of reducing cognitivedecline.”
The connection between playing board games and other non-digital games later in lifeand sharper thinking and memory skills adds to what we know about steps we can take to protect our cognitive health, including not drinking extra alcohol, being active and eating ahealthy diet.
1. Which type of games does the research primarily focus on?A.Non-digital games. | B.Outdoor games. |
C.Digital games. | D.Mobile games |
A.To evaluate their school performance. |
B.To predict their future cognitive abilities. |
C.To give them a score to compare with others. |
D.To ensure a comprehensive analysis in the study. |
A.Spatial reasoning skills. | B.Social interaction skills. |
C.Memory function and thinking speed. | D.Problem-solving and analysis ability. |
A.Drinking extra alcohol. | B.Having a healthy diet. |
C.Focusing on screen too much. | D.Consuming an unhealthy diet. |
6 . Nowadays, children spend less time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TV—they seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature.
But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some “wild time”. They want kids to swap at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. Activities such as building dens, climbing trees, rummaging for conkers and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.
Children often need a helping hand from mum and dad. They need to be shown what to do and where to go. Andy Simpson from National Health Service says, “We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids’ development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a go.”
So despite the complicated world that young people grow up in now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “nature’s playground” is what modern children need. David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, “We need to make more space for wild time in children’s daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted.”
This might sound a bit old-fashioned to you or maybe, like me, it’s made you think about sticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhood. There’s no age limit on enjoying yourself!
1. What makes children lose touch with nature?A.Playing hide and seek. | B.Going on adventures in parks. |
C.Building dens frequently. | D.Being addicted to a screen. |
A.Teachers. | B.Parents. | C.Children. | D.Experts. |
A.What modern children need is spiritual satisfaction. |
B.Children always take it for granted to play outside. |
C.Children need more time to get close to nature. |
D.Parents should make larger rooms for kids to study. |
A.People at any age can enjoy wild time. | B.Watching TV is a good way to learn about nature. |
C.Everyone lives in a high-pressure world. | D.Adults all desire to go back to childhood. |
1. What’s the man doing?
A.He’s hosting a program. | B.He’s planning his journey. | C.He’s preparing for a magazine. |
A.Eating. | B.Sleeping. | C.Illness. |
A.She is healthier than before. |
B.She has got her house back. |
C.She has got new ideas for her book. |
A.By working out at a gym. |
B.By playing basketball. |
C.By going climbing. |
1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A.How teenagers keep healthy. |
B.Why many teenagers get sick. |
C.What food teenagers should have. |
A.It’s not enough. | B.It’s too tiring. | C.It’s necessary. |
A.Stop eating fast food. |
B.Keep their hands clean. |
C.Improve their schoolwork. |
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