1 . My mother turned ninety. I knew I needed to find a senior _______ center. Not for her — for me. If I were at her age, I would want to stay in shape to _______ life, getting a lot of pleasure. Yes, walking in local parks was my _______, but I wasn’t so active as before.

I called a nearby center, “Do you have aerobics (有氧运动) classes _______ for seniors?” “Sure. Come and check us out! We start at 10 am,” the receptionist (接待员) replied and _______. The next morning, I went there. One part of me was _______ that the class was too easy, not doing me any good. The other part feared it was too hard for me to _______.

When I came into the room, a woman _______ me, “Oh, you’re new. Welcome.” Then the music started. The hour-long workout woke up the muscles I didn’t often _______ in daily walks, suiting me fine. I became a member there. My classmates ranged in age from fifty to ninety. Most gave the exercises their own ________, doing as much or little as they could. ________ no one kept score. Soon I learned physical well-being wasn’t the only ________ there. During breaks, people chatted happily. Whenever some people were ________ we asked around. Were they busy? Were they in hospital? Moreover, we signed cards for those who were ill.

I ________ to be in good shape now as I’ve hoped. Still, I’m grateful for things more valuable from the class — close friendships and new social ________.

1.

A．leisure

B．fitness

C．community

D．learning

2.

A．change

B．remember

C．wait

D．enjoy

3.

A．routine

B．aim

C．challenge

D．plan

4.

A．attached

B．familiar

C．appropriate

D．vital

5.

A．comforted

B．invited

C．promised

D．welcomed

6.

A．sure

B．disappointed

C．anxious

D．hopeful

7.

A．make up for

B．look down on

C．get down to

D．keep up with

8.

A．greeted

B．recognized

C．helped

D．introduced

9.

A．relax

B．stretch

C．strengthen

D．use

10.

A．improvement

B．agreement

C．interpretation

D．conclusion

11.

A．Fortunately

B．Consequently

C．Naturally

D．Surprisingly

12.

A．problem

B．contribution

C．standard

D．focus

13.

A．lonely

B．absent

C．unhappy

D．tired

14.

A．fail

B．manage

C．attempt

D．continue

15.

A．backgrounds

B．connections

C．skills

D．duties

2 . Practice Tai Chi & Feel Better

Free Open House See a demo of tai chi and try a free class, all welcome! Saturday Feb 2 Level 1,566 Lutwyche Rd 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Saturday Jan 19 Mermaid Beach Community Center, 2439 Gold Coast Highway 11:00 am-1:00 pm

New Weekly Beginners’ Classes Buranda Primary School, 24 Cowley St, Woolloongabba STARTS Thu Mar 7 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Holland Park St Joachim’s Hall, 24 Crown St STARTS Tue Mar 5 5:30 pm-7:00 pm You can choose one of them.

Health Recovery Classes Health recovery classes are for people with chronic (慢性的) illnesses, or who are recovering from illnesses, to work on tai chi at their own speed. You can start anytime, and start to feel the benefits. Level 1,566 Lutwyche Rd STARTS anytime Thursday 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Short Courses Are you short of time? In just one afternoon or a weekend you can get a quick introduction to tai chi. SAT APRIL 27 to SUN APRIL 28 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Introduction to tai chi(weekend) Room 502, Building 13, St Peter’s College For more information, visit the Short Courses page on our website.

Bookings are important. Call 3357 5600 or email brisbane@taichi.org.

1. Where can you get a free tai chi lesson?

A．Mermaid Beach Community Center.

B．Buranda Primary School.

C．Holland Park.

D．St Peter’s College.

2. How often are beginners advised to take classes?

A．Every day.	B．Once a week.
C．Twice a week.	D．Once a month.

3. People recovering from illnesses can go to classes at ________.

A．6:30 pm-8:00 pm	B．5:30 pm-7:00 pm
C．11:00 am-12:30 pm	D．2:00 pm-4:00 pm

4. Which will you choose if you’re only free on Sunday?

A．Free Open House.

B．New Weekly Beginners’ Classes.

C．Health Recovery Classes.

D．Short Courses.

5. What are you advised to do to join the classes?

A．Make a booking.

B．Build a website.

C．Become an active person.

D．Learn a lot about tai chi.

3 . Which is the right fitness pathway for you?

At our gym, we offer several fitness pathways catering to (满足) different needs and goals. Let’s explore each option in more detail:

Gym Welcome

Price: Free

Session duration: Up to 25 minutes

This pathway is ideal for members who are new to a gym environment. During this session, our aim is to familiarize you with all our facilities and services. You will learn about the key health and safety aspects of the gym and understand how to use the fitness equipment effectively. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with a member of our staff who can provide exercise advice to help you get started on your fitness journey.

Personal Program

Price: Free

Session duration: Up to 55 minutes

The Personal Program pathway is suitable for everyone, especially those who are new to the gym. This program is designed to meet your Individual needs, ensuring a more effective workout. The length of the program can be tailored (专门定制) according to your requirements. Once the program is complete, you can choose to renew it or explore other program options offered by our gym. Please note that personal programs are limited to one program per member every 12 weeks.

Personal Training

Price: £45 per session

Buy five sessions for the price of four at £180.

Session duration: 60 minutes

For individuals who are dedicated to maximizing their training and achieving specific goals, our Personal Training pathway is a perfect fit. Whether you’re an athlete, someone in need of guidance and motivation, or preparing for a particular event such as a sport competition or wedding, our personal trainers will provide tailored guidance and support throughout your fitness journey.

Group Personal Training

Price:

-Two-person personal training session: £60

-Three-person personal training session:£75

-Five four-person personal training sessions: £240

-Five five-person personal training sessions: £330

How to book

If you would like to book or have any questions about the sessions on this page, please speak to a member of staff.This can also be done via email at fitness@sport.cam.ac.uk.

1. Who is the “Gym Welcome” session most suitable for?

A．New gym members.	B．Experienced gym-goers.
C．Athletes and competitors.	D．Students with specific fitness goals.

2. What do we know about the “Personal Program”?

A．It can be renewed at any time.	B．It provides individualized workouts.
C．It will be a one-time free session for anyone.	D．It is designed to meet the needs of the majority.

3. How often can a member have a “Personal Program” session?

A．Once every 6 weeks.	B．Twice every 6 weeks.
C．Once every 12 weeks.	D．Twice every 12 weeks.

4. What is the maximum duration of a“Personal Training”session?

A．25 minutes.

B．55 minutes.

C．75 minutes.

D．60 minutes.

5. If someone wants to engage in“Group Personal Training”with two friends, what would be the total cost for five sessions?

A．£180.

B．£240.

C．£300.

D．£375.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How long do ping-pong tables open to the public every day?

A．Nine hours.

B．Ten hours.

C．Eleven hours.

2. Where did Wang Chen teach without proper tables?

A．In the park.

B．In the club.

C．In the church.

3. What do we know about ping-pong from this talk?

A．It can help with depression.

B．It is relatively dangerous.

C．It is only a game of strength and speed.

4. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

A．The founding of a table tennis club.

B．The development of table tennis in the United States.

C．The benefits of playing table tennis.