1 . 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.

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about gardening?

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.

3. How does gardening affect social connection according to the text?

A．It contributes to creativity.	B．It encourages problem-solving.
C．It builds relationships between people.	D．It improves people’s awareness of safety.

4. What is the best title for the text?

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

2 . What is the man surprised at?

A．That he meets the woman at gym.

B．That the woman enjoys exercising.

C．That the woman has lost a lot of weight.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who conducted the recent study?

A．Teachers.

B．Scientists.

C．Doctors.

2. How many cancers were studied in total?

A．7.

B．14.

C．15.

3. What is the general conclusion of the recent study?

A．Exercise is most effective for men.

B．Exercise has a big effect on people’s health.

C．Exercise is especially helpful to cancer patients.

4. What are most adults advised to do every day?

A．Try different physical activities.

B．Walk 30 minutes at a certain rate.

C．Take as much exercise as they can.

7 . Tai chi has been studied scientifically in recent years. Evidence suggests that tai chi may offer numerous benefits beyond stress reduction. Wondering how to get started in tai chi?    1    

A tai chi instructor can teach you some specific positions and how to control your breathing.    2    Although tai chi is slow and gentle without side effects, it’s possible to get injured if you don know how to do tai chi properly. It’s possible you could strain (拉伤) your muscles or overdo it when first learning, or you could worsen an existing condition.

    3    There are 100 standard training programs for instructors. So check an instructor’s training and experience, get recommendations if possible, and make sure that you’re comfortable with his or her approach.    4    But if you like the social clement, consider sticking with group tai chi classes.

Under the guidance of the tai chi instructor, you may find it helpful to practice tai chi in the same place and at the same time every day to develop a routine.    5    You can even draw on the comforting mind-body concepts of tai chi without performing the actual movements ill you gel stuck in stressful situations—a traffic jam or a contentious (争论不休的) work meeting, for instance.

If you want to reap the greatest stress reduction and other health benefits from tai chi, just find an instructor and practice it regularly!

A．An instructor also can teach you how to practice tai chi safely.

B．Keep in mind that tai chi instructors don’t have to be licensed.

C．Some qualified web-based distance education is also an option.

D．Taking classes is one of the best ways to become a tai chi instructor.

E．You can consider seeking guidance from qualified tai chi instructors.

F．Eventually, you may feel confident enough to do tai chi on your own.

G．But if your schedule is flexible, do tai chi whenever you have a few minutes.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

According to some records,Tai Chi dates back as far as 2,500 years.It’s a practice that involves a series of slow gentle physical movements,and    1    (control)breathing.It originated as     2    ancient martial art(武术)in China.Over the years,it    3    (become)more focused on health promotion and restoration. It may be     4     (benefit)in improving balance and preventing falls in older adults and people with Parkinson’s disease. A study    5    (carry) out in 2021 to evaluate a10-week Tai Chi intervention in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic as a possible way to help improve their mental and physical health. The 30 participants were between the ages of 60 and 78 and hadn’t previously practiced Tai Chi.    6    the results suggested,Tai Chi could possibly help people cope with COVID-19 and the negative effect in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic.The authors explained that Tai Chi can be practiced    7    (easy) at home or in groups,    8     (make)it useful during pandemic conditions.This    9    (suggest)was not based on studies of Tai Chi during the COVID-19 pandemic but instead    10    past research about the general effects of Tai Chi.The authors said that future research is needed to determine the effectiveness of Tai Chi during the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide more valid and reliable data.

10 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes, I found myself     1     (bore) and aching from doing the same moves over and over again.     2     (Luck), my coach taught me how to relax my muscles and focus on peace of mind while     3     (perform) the routine. With these requirements of tai chi in mind, I found to my satisfaction that my balance and flexibility slowly improved, and     4     my love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.