My dad is an enthusiastic (狂热的) runner who
One day, I was late for a bus, tried to run after it and in under a minute was out of breath! This made me realize how unfit I was.
A friend of
2 . The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals.
Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals. Plan your workouts for the week and mark them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day.
Exercise early.
Keep moving.
Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activities reduces the risk of heart disease risk factors. Small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating.
Think out of the box.
The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity.
| A．Plan ahead |
| B．Plan out your route before you go |
| C．Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips |
| D．Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health |
| E．Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations |
| F．Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair |
| G．Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout |
3 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman feel about most sports?| A．Bored. | B．Frightened. | C．Excited. |
| A．Skiing. | B．Skating. | C．Jogging. |
4 . How exercising changed their life
Name: Katelyn Block, 19 The problem: At the end of her junior year of high school, she fell into a serious eating disorder. The change: She was an athlete, but while she was sick, she stopped running. Later, she decided to get back into running. She made the decision to build her body back from the ground up. With a few months of hard work and determination, she graduated from high school with a healthy body. | Name: Amalia Biro, 24 The problem: Amalia was a horseback rider with her sight set on the Olympics, until one day she was thrown off a horse, leaving her left knee badly injured. The change: She ran a 5K at the request of her friend. Running lets her clear her head. She found herself starting to turn to running instead of breaking away from her social life. And she was in good shape and felt better than before. |
Name: Sarah Jane Parker, 28 The problem: She had a lot of fear and anxiety about different things. The fear was taking over her life. The change: She tried indoor rock climbing with her friend’s encouragement. When she finally managed to climb to the top, she fell in love with the sport. Eventually she used the courage she got from climbing to break away from her fear. | Name: Kimberly Whittaker, 25 The problem: Two car accidents in one month made Kimberly have joint problems in both knees and pain in her lower back. The change: She joined a gym and worked with a physical trainer three times a week to help her become healthy again. She took spin classes (动感单车) the most often because she felt like she was able to focus her energy just on riding. |
| A．She got a fever. | B．She was anxious. |
| C．She couldn’t eat normally. | D．She hurt her knees. |
| A．They had the same dream. | B．They attended the Olympics. |
| C．They didn’t trust themselves. | D．They should thank their friends. |
| A．By changing her diet. | B．By seeing a doctor. |
| C．By joining a gym. | D．By studying hard. |
1. What does the man keep doing?
| A．Lifting weights. |
| B．Telling the woman to take a break. |
| C．Adding more exercise to the woman. |
| A．It’s useless. | B．It’s too exciting. | C．It’s very difficult. |
6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why can’t the man take exercise regularly?| A．He doesn’t feel well. |
| B．He can’t spare more time. |
| C．He can’t afford the money. |
| A．Attend a party. | B．Go to the gym. | C．Watch a movie. |
| A．The man doesn’t enjoy swimming. |
| B．The woman swims as well as the man does. |
| C．The man learned to swim at an early age. |
| D．The woman doesn’t have time to learn swimming. |
8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man start playing basketball?| A．At the age of 20. | B．At the age of 15. | C．At the age of 11. |
| A．On the Internet. | B．Over the radio. | C．On TV. |
| A．Once a week. | B．Twice a week. | C．Once a month. |
| A．In Singapore. | B．In China. | C．In Russia. |
| A．He cannot run for two weeks. |
| B．He hurt his feet while playing football. |
| C．He hasn’t seen a doctor. |
