1 . In times of sadness, a friend would always suggest going for a walk. “Are you overwhelmed (压垮) by your work? Take a walk around the neighborhood.” Comments like this are often said with nothing but the best of intentions, but they used to make me angry as much as being told to drink more water. I did not understand how these things were going to help.
Three years ago, I hit a low point. Once I saw a pair of empty eyes looking at me through the mirror, I knew I was at my breaking point. So, I took the advice I fought so hard to ignore. I went for a walk—with the hope that it would somehow change my life.
I embraced (拥抱) the fresh air everyone seemed to be talking about. But it did nothing. I was just as sad as I was before. I went on a walk every single day for more than a month. Some days I could hardly make it outside, but I managed to push through. I took a picture every time I went. I think I wanted to document myself trying to make an effort. One day, the unthinkable happened. I found myself smiling. I realized I had patiently waited all morning to go on this walk. What I once hated had become the best part of my day. I found myself longing to be outside. I never had a destination in mind. I just danced along the trails (小路) , stopped to look at the beautiful blue skies and listened to music.
I’m glad I took pictures because there was a noticeable difference in my face. I slowly started to look less tired and defeated. I don’t know why I refused to go on that walk for so long. I guess I didn’t want to believe that something small and seemingly meaningless could actually make an impact on my physical and mental well-being.
If you’re having a bad day, a bad month, a bad year or even a bad life, you should try going for a walk. Sometimes, all we need to do is try.
1. How did the author use to feel when people suggested she go for a walk?| A．Delighted. | B．Annoyed. | C．Relieved. | D．Confused. |
| A．Her friend encouraged her. |
| B．She wanted to challenge herself. |
| C．Her hopelessness drove her to try. |
| D．She was eager to get close to nature. |
| A．She felt cheered up after the first week. |
| B．She always set off with a destination in mind. |
| C．She stopped for a while due to lack of progress. |
| D．She was inspired by the pictures she took of herself. |
| A．Go for a walk when feeling down. |
| B．Care about our mental well-being. |
| C．Stay positive when bad things happen. |
| D．Take other people’s suggestions seriously. |
1.你对征文主题的理解
2.你喜欢的运动
3.该运动给你带来的好处
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3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Nowadays, doing sports is becoming more and more popular.
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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. |
4 . Regular jogging (慢跑) can reduce your risk of health problems. If you’re new to jogging, getting started can seem a little difficult.
Fuel your body 2 hours before jogging
Eat a healthy meal rich in fruit and vegetables before jogging.
Warm up for 5 minutes before jogging
It’s very important to warm up before you jog.
Most people think how far and how long you run has to do with patience and a strong will. However, having the proper running form plays an important role in jogging. To make the most of your jogging, remember to keep your head straight and your muscles relaxed, avoid lifting your knees too high, and touch the ground lightly with the middle of your foot.
Cool down after your jogging
After jogging, you can avoid strain on your heart and muscles by doing cool-down exercise. Finish your jog with 5～10 minutes of walking.
| A．Breathe regularly as you jog |
| B．Practise proper forms while jogging |
| C．Healthy food can give you enough energy |
| D．Then do some gentle stretches to relax your muscles |
| E．Spend at least 5 minutes doing a warm-up before jogging |
| F．However, if you plan ahead, you’ll see the benefits of jogging |
| G．You can try the following steps to form your healthy jogging habit |
5 . My name is Michelle Rogers. For most of my life I had been fighting with my body weight. I was either gaining weight or trying to lose it. I wasn’t happy with myself, and I certainly wasn’t able to fully enjoy life. Not only did I feel bad physically? But I felt terrible emotionally. I also knew I wasn’t able to be the best I could be, and with failure after failure in losing weight, I just felt so hopeless to overcome it.
One day in 2008, I was looking through ads online and saw a treadmill (跑步机) for $ 100. This time I decided to start small and keep it doable. The first week I started walking 15 minutes on the treadmill at a fixed time every day. The next week I did 16 minutes. Each week I added a minute. Gradually, I increased speed as well as time. Once I got to 30 minutes, the weight started dropping off.
I didn’t lose weight at first, but I didn’t give up like I did in the past. I realized I started feeling better. My legs were getting stronger. I didn’t feel painful like I used to when I got up from my desk. All the efforts I’d been putting into fitness made me want to start eating healthier, too. I began with small changes as well. After these years I started listening to my body. It was refusing food and habits that were bad for me.
Today, the extra weight is gone. I still exercise every morning. I look and feel the best I have never done. Every area of my life has improved and benefited from this change in me. Not only do I have my youthful energy, looks and health back, but also I have more confidence than I have ever had.
1. How did Michelle feel about losing weight before 2008?| A．Confident. | B．Satisfied. | C．Hopeless. | D．Uncaring. |
| A．15 weeks. | B．17 weeks. | C．20 weeks. | D．30 weeks. |
| A．Life. | B．Health. | C．The treadmill. | D．The body. |
| A．Time is money. |
| B．Start with small things. |
| C．It’s never too late to start. |
| D．Nothing is more important than confidence. |
1. What does the new research show about years’ long running?
| A．It could make our life longer. |
| B．It could make our life shorter. |
| C．It makes no difference to our life. |
| A．Heart disease. | B．Good hearts. | C．Underweight. |
| A．Over 25. | B．Over 30. | C．Over 35. |
| A．Exercising regularly. | B．Stopping exercising. | C．Exercising simply. |
The “in” look is thin. In the work world, most companies prefer youthful-looking, slim executives to sell their image and their products to the public. The thin look is associated with youth, vigor and success. The fat person, on the other hand, is thought of as lazy and lacking in energy, self-discipline and self-respect. After all, people think, how can people who care about themselves, and therefore the way they look, allow themselves to become fat? In an image conscious society like the U.S. , fat is “out”.
It is not surprising, then, that millions of Americans have become obsessed (着迷) with staying slim and “in shape”. The pursuit of youthful physical appearance is not, however, the only reason for America’s obsession with diet and exercise.
Recent research has shown the great importance of diet and exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style of North Americans has changed very quickly during the course of last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor that people were once forced to do by hand. Cars and buses transport us quickly from point to point. As the result of inactivity and disuse, people’s bodies can easily become weak and vulnerable to disease. In an effort to avoid such a fate, millions of Americans are spending more of their time exercising.
The effects of this new appreciation of the importance of exercise is clear: parks are filled with joggers and bicyclists, physical education programs are enjoying a newly-founded fame and many companies are providing exercise equipment for their employees to use during the work day.
1. In the United States, fat is something ________.
| A．people always talk about |
| B．not regarded as a taboo topic |
| C．people usually pay no attention to |
| D．belonging to the same treatment as other taboos |
| A．Their work helps them to look youthful |
| B．They are energetic and successful. |
| C．Their appearances affects their behavior |
| D．They are lacking in self-discipline. |
| A．Mary does her housework by hand. |
| B．Celia takes part in a marathon |
| C．Cecilia goes to her office by car. |
| D．Margaret plays badminton every Saturday. |
| A．Because these parks are fit for sports. |
| B．Because people are enjoying prestigious status in parks. |
| C．Because people are taking part in physical education programs. |
| D．Because people now recognize they should do more exercise. |
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． |
