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.

2 . 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

3 . 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 . 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.

6 . As the drought eased and the water cooled in late August, Barbara, 70, and me, at 71, decided to keep swimming. We have both read Bonnie Tsui’s Why We Swim, a fine book about cold-water swimming. We challenged ourselves to swim for as long as possible through September and into October.

I have long loved swimming, though the fear of being seen as fat has upset me. Cold-water swimming deepened my sense of well-being and let me use my body. It became a ritual Barbara and I developed as swimming sisters. When she returned to the United States, I did not know how I could continue our cold-water tradition. I wasn’t prepared to freeze alone.

There were larger commitments I could not remove. In the summer, we planned to cross from the cove to an island across the lake. I had to stay fit. We also planned to host a cold-water swimming race for locals in the fall. We would make it an annual event, so that, in our 80s, we might swim through October and into November.

With these plans in mind, I joined my local city pool. I had not been in a public pool for about 30 years. But my body said swim, my brain said swim and my heart, could not let go. So I went anyway.

I am swimming. I am alive to my love of the water, alive to my promise for the spring and the summer that will come. We are increasingly aware of the miracle of being able — bodied enough to share the cold — water wonder side by side.

1. Why was Why We Swim mentioned in Paragraph One?

A．To show it arouses their common interest to some degree.

B．To guide the author to learn to swim at such an old age.

C．To analyze the advantages of swimming in late August.

D．To teach people how to ease the pressure in the drought.

2. What does the underlined word “ritual”probably mean in paragraph 2?

A．Promise.

B．Requirement.

C．Routine.

D．Standard.

3. What did the author do to realize her goals?

A．She participated in a local swimming race.

B．She went to the gym to improve her strength.

C．She became a member of the local public pool.

D．She swam across the lake to the island herself.

4. What is the main idea of this passage?

A．Forever friendship among the two.

B．Passion for cold-water swimming.

C．Commitments for the annual event.

D．The benefits of routine swimming.

7 . Humans are the only creature that gets around by standing up and putting one foot in front of the other. Our ability to walk upright has allowed humankind to travel great distances and survive changing climates, environments and landscapes.

Countless scientific studies have found that walking is really good for us and this simple act can provide a number of health implications, which help people live longer. In fact, a walking routine, if done properly, might be the only exercise people need.

How much walking should one aim for? You’ve likely heard we need 10,000 steps a day. That’s about 5 miles. But contrary to popular belief, this recommendation doesn’t come from science. Instead, it is from a 1960s advertising campaign to promote a pedometer (计步器) in Japan. Perhaps because it’s a round number and easy to remember, it stuck.

Since the 1960s, researchers have studied the 10,000-steps-a-day standard and have turned up mixed results. Although 10,000 steps is certainly a healthy and worthwhile goal, it’s not fit for all.

For instance, a recent Harvard University study involving more than 16,000 senior women found that those who got at least 4,400 steps a day greatly reduced their risk of dying early when compared with less active women. The study also noted that these benefits continued up to 7,500 steps. This 7,500 mark isn’t surprising: It’s similar to common public health recommendations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate (适度的) physical activity a week for adults.

1. What does the underlined word “implications” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Benefits

B．Problems.

C．Habits.

D．Manners.

2. Where does the 10,000-steps-a-day standard come from?

A．A Harvard University study.

B．Science research on health.

C．A pedometer advertisement.

D．Public health recommendation.

3. What can we know from the last paragraph?

A．7,500-steps-a-day standard is the best choice for all.

B．More than 16,000 old people were involved in the study.

C．Those who walk at least 4,400 steps a day won’t die early.

D．150-minute moderate exercise a week for adults is advised.

4. What does the author mainly want to tell readers?

A．The more you walk a day, the healthier you will be.

B．We can benefit from continuous and proper walking.

C．Walking upright helps humankind to explore the world.

D．Advertisements can always tell us some scientific suggestions .

8 . Every year, countless individuals are impacted by cancer. Our goal is to walk away from cancer as we give strength to those fighting this life-threatening disease. Walk Cancer Away invites everyone to participate in their annual family-friendly walking event and join together to share the strong willpower found inside each of us with those around us. With each step we take, with each story shared, and with each donation made we are one step closer to finding a cure. To date, we have raised over $700,000 for Dr. Nancy Kemeny’s Colorectal Research Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), together with thousands of people supporting this cause over the last 12 years we are committed to.

Walk Cancer Away began as a walk in honour of James N Rentas. Deeply influenced by his loss due to colorectal cancer, the Rentas family came together 12 years ago to help others who are suffering the disease. Dr. Nancy Kemeny at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who was the doctor treating James N Rentas, mirrors that same goal. Her efforts and that of her team at MSKCC are focused on researching to overcome the disease and find a cure.

Together they have made great advancements over the years and have provided years of life for those facing the disease. With the deepest gratitude we are thankful to all those who support and participate in the event each year, because without you this would not be possible.

Although Walk Cancer Away started just 12 years ago, we are forever honoured to be able to join in this event that so many of us find so close to our hearts. We ask you, your family, and your friends to join in this year’s Walk Cancer Away event.

1. What does Walk Cancer Away intend to do?

A．To contact those suffering from cancer.

B．To give strength to cancer patients’ family.

C．To help find a way to defeat cancer.

D．To share experiences of cancer victims.

2. According to Paragraph 2, James N Rentas ______.

A．lost his family	B．died of cancer
C．did research on cancer	D．founded Walk Cancer Away

3. Why does the author make this speech?

A．To call on people to join in the activity.	B．To raise money for cancer research.
C．To express thanks to all the participants.	D．To introduce the history of walking event.