1 . Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength Training
One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actually contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. What’s more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.
Strength training can help you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities easier. By combining strength and power training exercises, you’ll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, that’s critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.
Common sense about fitness in the book:·The key muscles to work for an injury-free body
·How to tell how much weight is suitable for you
·How to strengthen the bones most likely to break
·How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running
·Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exercise
Four total body workouts in the book:·Build bones
·Fight diseases
·Improve balance
·Strengthen muscles &Increase muscle power
Get a copy, start training, and then you’ll discover a whole new self.
1. What will happen as people age according to paragraph 1?| A．They will need less exercise. |
| B．They will improve reaction speed. |
| C．They will experience muscle loss. |
| D．They will have better staying power. |
| A．Train their brains. | B．Build a sound body. |
| C．Treat bone diseases. | D．Cut down their weight. |
| A．A notice. | B．An oral folktale. |
| C．A scientific paper. | D．An advertisement. |
Recent studies have shown the benefit — even necessity — of
There are various ways
Most ways of interacting with nature include more exercise than sitting on the sofa. Kids don’t have to join the local soccer team or ride a bike through the park — even a walk will get their blood pumping ( 流通). Not only is exercise beneficial to kids’ bodies, but it seems to make
So while screen time is the easier, more popular choice,
3 . A 70-year-old Chinese woman has been called “Super Grannie” after it was reported that she is
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4 . A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that teenagers who engage in active school transport (walking/cycling to or from school at least once per week) and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers (同龄人). Regular leisure-time physical activity was also associated with lower possibilities of school burnout (倦怠). The findings were published in the European Journal of Public Health.
The relationship of physical activity and academic achievement is complex. However, previous studies have found that especially school-based physical activity, such as physical education, can improve classroom performance — particularly in mathematics. Despite this, few studies have examined the association between active school transport and educational outcomes.
In the recently published study of over 34, 000 teenagers, researchers observed that active school transport was associated with higher chances of high perceived academic performance and self-reported competence in academic skills. Being physically active before school could, for example, enhance concentration in class. The association was even stronger for leisure-time physical activity. Similar to previous studies, the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and mathematical skills stood out.
Leisure-time physical activity was also inversely associated (负相关的) with school burnout. As little as 30 minutes of weekly activity was associated with 24% lower possibilities of school burnout. Teenagers who engaged in leisure-time physical activity for 4 to 6 hours a week had 46% lower possibilities of school burnout compared to their physically inactive peers. Both leisure-time physical activity and active school transport were also positively
associated with school enjoyment.
“To the best of my knowledge, this was the first large-scale study to examine the association between physical activity and school burnout among teenagers. Leisure-time physical activity can be an effective way to disconnect from schoolwork and the potential stress related to it. If schools can increase the amount of leisure-time physical activity among youth, both learning and wellbeing benefits can be significant,” said Juuso Jussila, a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland.
1. Which aspect of the study does paragraph 1 focus on?| A．Its purpose. | B．Its subjects. | C．Its result. | D．Its process. |
| A．complex | B．clear | C．meaningless | D．simple |
| A．Feel tired in class. | B．Pay more attention in class. |
| C．Be afraid of learning mathematics. | D．Be eager to do physical activity. |
| A．Asking students to respect teachers. | B．Teaching students how to be happy. |
| C．Focusing on improving students’ scores. | D．Increasing students’ time for physical activity. |
5 . Ever since the 2012 publication of Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling book, Wild, which records her 1100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail from California to Washington state all by herself, many more people have been preparing their hiking shoes.
Hiking is now the fourth most-popular outdoor activity in the U.S., after running, fishing and biking, according to The Outdoor Foundation’s 2018 Outdoor Participation Report. The report noted that 44.9 million people hit the trails (步道) in 2017, up from 30 million in 2006. The biggest jump in participation came between 2015 and 2016.
Trimble, a government official, says in addition to the “Wild” effect, he believes hiking is increasing in popularity because more people are discovering the nation’s various trail systems and learning about the concept of long-distance hiking. “I also think the Millennials, and even Generation Z, are putting a lot more value on experiences than on money and career advancement,” he says. “Cultural changes have played a role in the number of people getting out on the trails.”
Mike Wollmer is a director of the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA), which protects, keeps and advocates for the Ice Age Trail, another one of the 11 National Scenic Trails. Wollmer believes social media has also helped to improve hiking numbers, as it is being used to show the beauty and diversity of U.S. hiking trails, construction projects and more. This is especially true for less famous paths such as the Ice Age Trail, which winds 1150 miles around Wisconsin, presenting the state’s Ice Age landscapes (风景).
The IATA recorded 76 trail completions between the path’s birth in the 1970s and 2012. During the next six years, another 114 people reported trail finishes. The hiking community also created the IATA-specific “Thousand Miler Wanna Bes” Facebook page, aimed at helping people achieve their dream of becoming a “thousand-miler”, a special title the IATA gives to those who have completed the entire trail.
1. Why was the book Wild mentioned in the beginning?| A．To lead to the topic of the text. | B．To recommend an influential book. |
| C．To analyze the popularity of the book. | D．To introduce the beautiful wild of the US. |
| A．The book Wild. | B．The social media. |
| C．The desire to get experiences. | D．The state’s Ice Age landscapes. |
| A．An honor. | B．A Facebook page. |
| C．A sum of money. | D．A landscape picture. |
| A．Hiking, Hiking, Hiking | B．Why Hiking Is Increasing in the USA? |
| C．American Outdoor Activities Are Improving | D．Do You Know American Trails? |
6 . There are a number of reasons that can be given as to why children should be taught swimming at a young age. If your children know the basic swimming skills, you can be at peace when your children are near the water. If you are in the process of teaching your children how to swim, then here are some points that you should keep in mind.
♦Help your children pick bathing suits. If your children want to wear a bathing suit and get wet then it is certain that your children will be able to handle the water.
♦If the pool has steps, then it is great. Start from these to help your children gain some confidence. You should make sure that there is one place in the pool where your children can be left safely.
♦The best way to teach your children to swim is to make them join swimming classes. In this way, you will be at peace because there is a professional trainer around your children who can teach them all the tricks of swimming. You can join in the parent-children lessons to make your children feel comfortable. If your children are a bit older, then get permission and sit by the pool to watch them learn.When you get your children admitted to swimming classes, make sure that the lessons go according to the swimming goals that you have set for your children.
Swimming is a fun activity and makes it easy for your children to understand coordinating (协调 ) the movements of their arms and legs will take some time. But, with regular practice and training this can be overcome. So, start with the basics and be around your children when they are learning how to swim. Once they know how to swim, then you can be at peace when they play around the water.
1. The pool with steps can make your children .| A．excited and clam | B．confident and relaxed | C．nervous and uneasy | D．strange and unusual |
| A．train themselves with their skilled parents |
| B．learn from morning till night without break |
| C．join swimming classes with professional trainers |
| D．get a chance to sit by the pool to watch trainers swim |
| A．Breath will take some time. |
| B．Coordinating the movements of their arms will take some time. |
| C．Coordinating the movements of their legs will take some time. |
| D．Coordinating the movements of their arms and legs will take some time. |
| A．Teaching Your Children to Swim |
| B．Gaining Experience of Swimming |
| C．Learning to Swim with Your Children |
| D．Swimming Can Make People Healthy |
Recently, a poll(民意调查) finds that although almost three in four adults played sports when they
But that decline in interest doesn’t stop parents from encouraging their children to make sports a part of their lives.
And, while most adults no longer play sports
“Sports are an important part of a healthy community. They help children and adults maintain a fit
8 . Over the years, I've found some easy tricks to get myself more active daily. Going to the gym and doing a weight workout isn't required.
1.Start small
A lot of people assume they need to run themselves tired in the gym to get more fit, but that's really not true. Experts recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week—that breaks down to a little more than 20 minutes each day. They also recommend strength-training at least two times a week.
2.Get active at work
3.Do exercises you actually like
This is a big one. If you hate exercising, it might be because you aren't doing workouts you enjoy. Very few people actually enjoy running around in circles for miles. So don't. Branch out and try different kinds of workouts until you find one you genuinely enjoy.
4.Make it social
Exercise doesn't need to be alone. In fact, having a workout partner can help keep you motivated and hold you accountable in your routine.
| A．Your work day doesn't have to involve totally sitting long. |
| B．There are actually effective ways to get more exercise day-to-day. |
| C．Thirty minutes is an ideal place to start to fulfill your weekly needs. |
| D．If you don't have one buddy to join you, sign up for a workout class. |
| E．Exercise isn't just about running as fast or lifting as much as possible. |
| F．It'll help improve your flexibility and do wonders for your mental health. |
| G．This requires you to go out of your comfort zone and to be patient as you try things out. |
9 . Benefits of Sports Camps in Summer
When you sign up for sports camps for your children, you may have the intention of helping them improve their skills. Although it is a goal in sports camps, there are deeper benefits of taking part in sports camps,
Perseverance(坚持不懈)
Sports camps focus on developing a sense of desire to continue to grow by setting reasonable (合理的) goals for children.
Problem-solving Abilities
Self-confidence
The best way for children to achieve self-confidence is to have positive coaches. With coaches who provide instructions in sports camps, children can apply their strengths and improve their weaknesses.
Strategic Thinking
Sports camps introduce different ways to carry out strategic thinking. For example, your children will learn how to shoot the ball perfectly and how to kick the ball at the exact force needed to pass it across the field or a short distance.
| A．The life of summer camp is wonderful |
| B．The following are four benefits for you to refer to |
| C．Problem-solving doesn't only occur in the classroom |
| D．That includes helping children develop problem-solving skills |
| E．But these physical strategies cannot be taught with a paper and pencil |
| F．Children can see the progress they make when they perform different skills |
| G．Besides,coaches also provide a healthy amount of pressure for your children to perform well |
10 . There’s no doubt that football is the global sport. Though basketball, tennis, and other sports are popular too, nothing comes close to football. Being played in every country in the world, football provides dozens of superstars. The numbers are greater when compared to any other sport, and this drives the popularity of football up. Have you ever wondered when the sport started and became popular?
Football has its origin (起源) in China and has a history of more than 2,000 years. However, modern football originally appeared in Britain in the 19th century. Folk football matches had been played before in many cities and towns, but never on a professional level.
Football became a winter sport game played in different schools. The rules were carried out by each school, and this made it difficult for players to play an official game with each other. It all changed in 1849 at the University of Cambridge that invented a set of standard rules known as the Cambridge rules of football. From that moment, a new star sport was born.
By the early 20th century, football had spread all across Europe. In 1904, FIFA was set up. There are seven original members, including France, Denmark and Spain, FIFA became the governing body for many associations in Europe.
England’s international success improved the popularity of the sport in the country. The league (联赛) in Britain was set up in 1992. From the 1990s, it became a truly impressive piece of football organization, becoming the world’s top football league in the process.
Football is obviously the most popular sport in the world. It is impossible for any other sport to take its place, especially with leagues spending billions of pounds every year to stay in the focus.
1. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 1?| A．To describe the level of football. |
| B．To introduce the topic of the text. |
| C．To debate the main idea of the text. |
| D．To introduce famous football leagues. |
| A．In China. | B．In France. |
| C．In Britain. | D．In Spain. |
| A．The rules always changed. |
| B．There were no common rules. |
| C．The season made players hard to win. |
| D．Officials made players misunderstand the rules. |
| A．By time order. | B．By space order. |
| C．By listing numbers. | D．By giving examples. |
