1 . After moving into my mother’s home to look after her following an illness, I found myself thinking about my
I found my
After
I didn’t start walking four miles right away; I began
It wasn’t long before I began to notice the many
I lost
The advantages to my emotional health were also great. My spirits lifted with each passing day I could hardly
| A．health | B．work | C．dream | D．plan |
| A．failed | B．refused | C．needed | D．forgot |
| A．live in | B．get out of | C．move into | D．keep away from |
| A．purpose | B．hobby | C．job | D．answer |
| A．eye | B．arm | C．hand | D．leg |
| A．Hearing | B．reading | C．talking | D．writing |
| A．advice | B．behavior | C．thought | D．activity |
| A．quiet | B．safe | C．fit | D．busy |
| A．quickly | B．suddenly | C．slowly | D．finally |
| A．left | B．progressed | C．followed | D．ended |
| A．time | B．size | C．age | D．speed |
| A．changes | B．chances | C．problems | D．differences |
| A．interest | B．touch | C．weight | D．heart |
| A．held | B．built | C．given | D．brought |
| A．increased | B．gone | C．returned | D．appeared |
| A．stop | B．manage | C．promise | D．wait |
| A．enjoy | B．avoid | C．regret | D．remember |
| A．Caring | B．Working | C．Searching | D．Waiting |
| A．lonely | B．proud | C．worried | D．lively |
| A．required | B．forced | C．encouraged | D．allowed |
2 . These days, many gyms require clients to wear masks or face coverings. The good news: research suggests they don't actually hold up your performance.
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan gathered a group of 7 men and 7 women, ranging from slightly inactive to excellent cyclists and tested the effects of wearing a three-layer cloth face mask, a surgical mask, and no mask on their exercise performance.
The study participants started with a brief warm-up on a fixed bike, then took a progressive intensity exercise test, during which it was vital for them to keep the same pedal rate while the resistance was continually increased until exhaustion (疲惫不堪). Something like the heart rate was recorded every 30 seconds.
The results suggested that wearing a mask had no effect on performance or muscle oxygen levels. Since there was no difference in time to exhaustion between conditions, the highest power reached at the end of each test was similar in mask and no-mask conditions for all participants, Professor Chilibeck explained. Researchers also did not see any effects of the masks during exercise on blood oxygen levels, which wouldn't decrease if breathing was not affected.
And while droplet (飞沫) spread was not measured, all masks used were tested in a previous study in which they were shown to effectively minimize droplet spread, according to Chilibeck. Though the participants represented a wide range of fitness levels, it's important to note that these tests were conducted on a very small sample size, and more research is needed on larger populations to draw sweeping conclusions about the general population.
1. How did the researchers draw the conclusion?| A．By conducting an experiment. | B．By making brief analysis. |
| C．By observing normal cyclists. | D．By doing medical tests. |
| A．Your heart rate may keep stable. | B．You might produce less droplet. |
| C．Your blood oxygen levels will drop. | D．You will feel more tired than before. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Favorable. | C．Disapproving. | D．Objective. |
| A．Why Should We Train with Masks? |
| B．Why Don't Masks Worsen Our Performance? |
| C．Do Masks Affect Our Performance? |
| D．Can We Train While Wearing Masks? |
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| A．Snowboarding. | B．Snowkiting. | C．Climbing. |
5 . Most new runners assume that the best way to improve is simply to run greater and greater distances. While it’s true that going farther and faster will improve your running skills, most coaches and trainers will advise some level of strength training as well. Focusing on your core (核心) is a common suggestion. A recent study seems to back this up. In the Journal of Biomechanics, researchers investigated a symptom that has long confused runners from beginners to experienced ones. A good number of runners, 14 percent to be exact, experience gradual lower back pain. The results of the new study seem to suggest that weak deep core muscles might be to blame. When these muscles aren’t strong enough, the study found, muscles on other areas of the body kick in to keep the runner up-right, eventually leading to back pain.
To understand the role that these muscles play, the researchers had eight volunteers with minimal running experience run along an indoor track. High-speed cameras and 3D motion detectors analyzed which muscles moved, and how much. Once they created a working computer model for each runner, the scientists imitated what would happen if certain deep muscles were weaker, or shut off completely. As it turns out, when a person can’t use their deep core muscles very well, their bodies still want (and need) to maintain a good running form, and uses surface muscles to do so.
What’s wrong with that? A muscle is a muscle, right? Not exactly. While the surface muscles are often targeted in workouts - they give you a six-pack (六块腹肌), after all - they are pretty useless when it comes to supporting your spine (脊柱). The deeper core muscles, which essentially lie beneath and can’t be seen from the outside, do all the heavy spinal lifting.
It’s important to note that even when you’ve made these muscles super strong, you won’t likely notice visible results. But they will probably help you run better and definitely help prevent potential back pain. Perhaps throwing a nice long plank (平板支撑) may work.
1. Why do most new runners want to run farther and faster?| A．Because they think it can improve running skills. |
| B．Because some coaches and trainers advise them to do so. |
| C．Because a recent study proves it to be helpful. |
| D．Because it’s a kind of useful strength training. |
| A．14 percent of the runners have weak muscles. |
| B．The muscles on other areas lead to back pain. |
| C．Strong deep core muscles can prevent back pain. |
| D．The beginning runners usually have weak core muscles. |
| A．A working computer model can be created. |
| B．Certain deep muscles become weaker. |
| C．Surface muscles are the most important for running. |
| D．Deep core muscles probably function first. |
| A．Why are core muscles so important when running? |
| B．surface muscles play a role. |
| C．Train the six-pack. |
| D．Build Super strong muscles. |
6 . The idea that I wasn’t athletic lived with me for years. I wasn’t fond of
I still remember the first day of training, when everyone arrived on the school’s playground and the coach
I didn’t make real progress
| A．art | B．rules | C．schoolwork | D．competition |
| A．challenging | B．relaxing | C．interesting | D．exciting |
| A．wonder | B．imagine | C．realize | D．declare |
| A．demanded | B．accompanied | C．invited | D．assisted |
| A．accepted | B．needed | C．tested | D．questioned |
| A．good | B．hard | C．skilled | D．poor |
| A．ran | B．cared | C．applied | D．trained |
| A．announced | B．hoped | C．thought | D．asked |
| A．practical | B．regular | C．tough | D．tiring |
| A．thought out | B．made up | C．found out | D．believed in |
| A．amazed | B．exhausted | C．encouraged | D．energetic |
| A．unexpectedly | B．interestingly | C．naturally | D．apparently |
| A．crying | B．going | C．quitting | D．complaining |
| A．helped | B．asked | C．taught | D．persuaded |
| A．immediately | B．actually | C．gradually | D．separately |
| A．top | B．middle | C．bottom | D．front |
| A．efforts | B．acts | C．work | D．contribution |
| A．hard | B．easy | C．funny | D．avoidable |
| A．example | B．exception | C．failure | D．improvement |
| A．honesty | B．modesty | C．determination | D．inspiration |
1. 你最喜欢的运动；
2. 你喜欢这项运动的原因；
3. 你从这项运动中得到的益处。
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Dear Paul,
I am very glad that you can share with me about what your after-school life is like.
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Yours,
Li Hua
8 . It’s cold and dark outside, and your bed is so warm and comfortable. Going for a run seems like such a bad idea. But before you hide your running shoes, it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go.
According to The Huffington Post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill (跑步机), burns more calories because the body is working hard to regulate (调节) its core temperature. Furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperatures—and quicker runs burn more calories. Similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that vital muscle even stronger.
Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day. The heat and humidity in the summer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings, making you feel alive.
Of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. Heart attacks, stroke, lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of running in smog. The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems. If you do choose to run outside on smoggy days, take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust (尾气), and go early in the morning, before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.
1. How does cold weather benefit runners, compared with warm weather?| A．They can run more slowly. |
| B．They can take in more calories. |
| C．Their hearts can function harder. |
| D．Their body temperature can get lower. |
| A．It builds up their energy quickly. | B．It makes runners tired easily. |
| C．It lessens runners’ stress. | D．It causes heart attack. |
| A．Stop driving cars. | B．Do more exercise. |
| C．Avoid outdoor exercise. | D．Run late in the morning. |
| A．Refresh with a Winter Run | B．Take Outdoor Exercise in Summer |
| C．Go to Run in a Park | D．Follow the Tips to Reduce Stress |
9 . Are you wondering whether it’s worth going for a little jog? Don’t hesitate, and get your sports shoes on. A new study shows that proper running lowers the risk of death before the normal time.
In an analysis of 14 previous studies from the US and Denmark, the group of researchers from institutes in Australia and Finland concluded that increasing running participation would probably lead to substantial improvements in population health and longevity. The studies involved 232,149 participants over time periods ranging from 5. 5 to 35 years.
On the whole, people running any distance were associated with a 27% lower risk of death from all causes than those who did not, the study shows. Running was also related with a 30% and 23% lower risk of death from cardiovascular(心血管的)disease and cancer, respectively.
Previous studies had concluded “inconsistent findings” about whether running could lower the risk of premature death, according to the researchers. Lead researcher Jim White, a professor at Victoria University in Melbourne, told CNN: “Our recent findings may encourage physically inactive individuals to take up running and those who already run to keep on doing it.”
He added that doctors may be encouraged by our findings to promote running as a part of “lifestyle medicine”. In their paper, which will be published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the researchers say health professionals are sometimes wary of promoting running because vigorous(剧烈的)use of it has been linked with sudden heart death.
Jim and his team deny this by noting that the benefit of running outweighs the risk. However, they did say advice should be given on a case-by-case basis, as running might not be appropriate for everyone. Although running has a clear health benefit, the researchers point out that higher “doses” of running may not reduce the risk of premature death further. According to the WHO’s guidelines, adults aged between 18 and 64 should take 150 minutes of gentle exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise each week.
1. What did the new study focus on?| A．The benefit of jog. | B．People’s lifestyles. |
| C．People’s living conditions. | D．The risk of jog. |
| A．Doctors’ quicker treatment. |
| B．People’s losing weight. |
| C．People’s involvement in running. |
| D．Researchers’ promotion of sport. |
| A．Certain. | B．Tired. |
| C．Cautious. | D．Confident. |
| A．The risk of exercising vigorously. |
| B．The reasons why people should keep running. |
| C．The suggestions on running appropriately. |
| D．The argument about whether running benefits people. |
10 .
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场）in good condition.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements（代替物）for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces.
| A．It will cost you a lot. |
| B．This causes major environmental effects. |
| C．There are many environment-friendly sports. |
| D．Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. |
| E．If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. |
| F．There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. |
| G．More and more people are concerned about environmental protection. |
