1 . Knowing how many kilometers or miles per hour you’ll likely cover while hiking is of great importance.
If you’re not sure what your average hiking speed is, don’t worry.
It can be worked out as follows. One hour for every 3 miles plus an additional hour for every 600m of ascent (升高). So let’s say you wanted to know how long it would take to hike 6 miles with an elevation gain of 1,200m. That’s 2 hours for the distance and another 2 hours for the ascent, for a total of 4 hours.
| A．Note that’s only your hiking time. |
| B．There’s an easy way to work it out. |
| C．Your hiking speed isn’t an exact science. |
| D．It can ensure that you safely reach your destination. |
| E．But some hiking places do require you to use your upper body too. |
| F．Consider how to increase your hiking speed on and off the mountain. |
| G．One of the best ways to hike faster is to train when you’re not hiking. |
2 . Scientists are now digging into precisely why exercise holds so many benefits for our mental health and memory. The answer, studies say, lies in our brain chemistry.
Each time you work up a sweat, your body releases feel-good happy hormones (荷尔蒙), including endorphins, dopamine and endocannabinoids, the latter being responsible for the so-called runner’s high. Now researchers are also pointing to myokines (肌肉因子) as an important contributor to the mental health benefits of exercise. When our muscles contract, myokines are released into the bloodstream, helping your muscles and organs communicate. They think this communication increases resilience to stress, reduces symptoms of mental suffering and anxiety and has a direct effect on depression.
A 2021 scientific report published in Neuropharmacology showed evidence that myokines boost brain function, like improving memory and mood. “Myokines reduce systemic inflammation (炎症), which is especially beneficial for people with drug-resistant depression whose low mood is linked to high inflammation,” explains Dr Jennifer Heisz, an expert in brain health and associate professor in the department of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada.
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that treatment for depression can be much more effective when physical activity is added to the usual care. Participants found benefits after 12 weeks of exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day. “While exercise is not a replacement for professional mental health treatment, physical activity can complement and enhance the effects of the treatment,” says lead researcher Ben Singh, a research fellow at the University of South Australia.
“It is amazing to consider how moving our bodies can heal our minds,” says Heisz. Whether you’re cycling, walking around your neighbourhood or doing yoga, getting sweaty is good for your body and mind. To get the biggest overall health boost, the key is to zero in on sports and activities you enjoy, so you’ll keep going back to them.
1. How do myokines boost our mental health?| A．By bonding muscles with organs. |
| B．By slowing down our bloodstream. |
| C．By contracting muscles through the body. |
| D．By releasing happy hormones in our brain. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Negative. |
| C．Uncertain | D．Approving. |
| A．Adapt to. | B．Give up. |
| C．Focus on. | D．Put off. |
| A．By making comparisons. |
| B．By presenting research findings. |
| C．By offering suggestions. |
| D．By conducting some experiments. |
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1.推荐一款名叫“Keep”的APP和推荐理由；
2.给出运动建议。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does August mean for the American football lovers?| A．It’s time to enjoy football games. |
| B．It is a time when players begin training. |
| C．It is a time when the names of the players are released. |
| A．More than one hundred. |
| B．About two thousand. |
| C．Over one thousand. |
| A．In 1809. | B．In 1908. | C．In 1918. |
| A．Stand up and join hands. |
| B．Dance to popular music together. |
| C．Sing the song by Jack Norworth. |
6 . 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10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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
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。
James is a athlete. He has a great interested in running. Although he has hurt his ankle many times due to training, but he continues running after he recovers.
James feels that running is a good way of losing weight and keep healthy. It is also a great way of relaxing. When he feels stressed, he will go for a jog clear his mind. After that, he will be able to solving some of the problem that he faces.
For running, James need a good pair of jogging shoes and comfortable clothes. He devotes himself in his every training. James hopes to win a gold medal in the one-hundred-meter race for her country in the near future.
1.讲述你和运动之间的故事；
2.号召全民运动。
注意：
1.词数100左右;
2,可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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1. 地址：国家公园内；
2. 服务项目：组织健身活动，如徒步旅行、练瑜伽(yoga)、街舞等；量身定做健康减肥食谱；二十日体能训练计划帮助养成定期锻炼的习惯；
3. 特点：环境优美，教练专业。
注意：1. 词数在120左右。
2. 可以根据要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “
So, how do you find a workout partner?
First of all, decide what you want from that person. Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport?
You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won’t result in a useful response. A workout partner usually needs to live close by.
My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week, and her age.
| A．Your first meeting may be a little awkward. |
| B．You and your partner will probably have different skills. |
| C．How can you write a good “seeking training partner” notice? |
| D．You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym. |
| E．Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility? |
| F．It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. |
| G．If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym. |
要点：
1.形式；
2.原因；
3.建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
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