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The best exercise is one that you enjoy and will do. But otherwise… it's probably running. To avoid knee pain, you can run on soft surfaces, do exercises to
2 . A lot of us spend most of our working day sitting at the computer without moving at all. So, how does the world keep fit? Let’s have a look at some of the latest exercises from around the world.
Towerrunning is a sport you can do in the tall buildings of almost any big city. All you need to do is start at the bottom of an office tower and run up all the stairs until you get to the top. Now, towerrunning has become popular with important races taking place in some of the world’s tallest towers, like the China World Trade Centre in Beijing.
Piloxing started in the USA. The sport is a mix between boxing, pilates (普拉提) and dance. Piloxing uses the power and speed of boxing, while building your muscles and strength with pilates. All of this happens to non-stop loud music, and you learn some great dance moves too.
Paddle boarding on the ocean might look easy, but it is a tough sport. You need to be strong to keep your balance. The sport was adapted from surfing and it had its roots in Polynesia where people used paddling for both work and play-from transport to catching waves.
Trapeze may remind you of the circus act-people fly, dance and move from side to side through the air. Jules Leotard developed the art of trapeze in the mid-nineteenth century in France. To perform trapeze, people must develop upper-body strength to turn and fly.
Are you ready? Even a short amount of exercise every day can help us to feel happier and more relaxed.
1. Which exercise must be done in tall buildings?| A．Towerrunning. | B．Piloxing. | C．Paddle boarding. | D．Trapeze. |
| A．China. | B．The USA. | C．Polynesia. | D．France. |
| A．strong upper-body strength | B．power and speed of boxing |
| C．better running ability | D．good swimming skills |
| A．Lose weight. | B．Get moving. | C．Keep working. | D．Travel around. |
3 . Join Our Sports Camp
Ever created a whole sports plan for yourself only to give up a few days later? If you’re trying to keep it, join us! The camp is 100% volunteer-run and totally non-profit.
What we’ll help you do：
·Create a plan which fits you. Start small, and then gradually increase difficulty.
·Find the time to exercise. Even if it’s only a 10-minute walk, any exercise is enough to get you started.
·Try various activities to find one that you love. After doing them more, you start looking forward to your exercise.
·Find ways to make exercising more fun. Try changing the places where you work out by playing tennis on the playground or doing yoga(瑜伽) in the gym—anything to get yourself excited to workout.
Requirements
·Ages：13-17
·Take your own equipment ·Parents must be with you for your first coming Schedule
·Weekdays 9：00 a.m.—10：00 a.m.;2：00 p.m.—5：00 p.m.
·Weekends 8：30 a.m.—10：30 a.m.;2：00 p.m.—7：00 p.m.
How to join
Click here to get information and hand in the form to our camp before 9：00 p.m. everyday!
1. What can be learnt about the sports camp?| A．It is not free of charge. |
| B．It welcomes parents to join. |
| C．It provides teenagers equipment. |
| D．It inspires teenagers to keep exercising. |
| A．1：30 a.m. on Friday. | B．6：00 p.m. on Saturday. |
| C．8：30 a.m. on Thursday. | D．10：30 a.m. on Monday. |
| A．A website. | B．A newspaper. | C．A travel journal. | D．A sports handbook. |
4 . Sports can help us a lot. Taking exercises can make us strong. In collective sports like basketball, volleyball or football, we will learn the importance of cooperation. And sports can also help us relax after work or study.
However, as the saying goes, “there are two sides of everything.” Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves if we are not careful enough when participating in sports activities. What’s more, too much or hard practice can be bad for our health.
Sports can make us healthy both physically and psychologically. It is also a good way for people to know each other and can improve friendship between people. So long as we are careful enough, sports can do us nothing but good.
1. Too much exercise can be ________ for us.| A．good | B．enough | C．bad | D．helpful |
| A．help people to know each other. | B．improve friendship between people. |
| C．do us nothing but good if we are careful. | D．All of the above. |
| A．Sports can help us relax after work or study. |
| B．Sports can only make us healthy physically. |
| C．Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves when participating in sports. |
| D．Basketball and volleyball are both collective sports. |
| A．take part in | B．be interested in |
| C．be fond of | D．take into |
| A．Sports and health | B．Everybody must do sports |
| C．Sports are nothing to people | D．No one likes sports |
5 . 4 Best Basketball Camps in the USA
PGC Basketball Camps
For the last few decades, PGC (point guard college) basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills. While the name may have you believe it’s for point guards only, that’s not the case. PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over 100 camps all over the country. While many of the PGC basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes, there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.
Nike Basketball Camps
Nike offers introductory camps, shooting camps, overnight camps, day camps and many more. There are even camps that let you work with former or current NBA and WNBA players. One of the best things about Nike camps is the quality of coaching and instruction you will get. They also operate in nearly every state,so no matter where you are, there is likely a Nike basketball camp close. These Nike camps are also great for all ages.
NBC Basketball Camps
Since the early 1970s, NBC (Northwest Basketball Camp) has been among the world leaders in the space. Whether you are in elementary school, junior high or high school, there is an NBC basketball camp for you. These camps are offered across the USA, as well as in Canada and even the UK. The camps they offer include clinics team camps, overnight camps, and college prep camps, just to name a few. They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.
The National Basketball Academy
The National Basketball Academy (also known as TNBA) partners with NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps, clinics, and training for basketball players of all ages. TNBA operates in Milwaukee, Orlando, Houston, Indiana, and Cleveland. It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain. These camps and clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks. They also host various tournaments so you can show off the skills you have learned.
1. What do we know about PGC basketball camps?| A．They have the most camps. |
| B．They are mainly aimed at little kids. |
| C．They hire some former NBA coaches. |
| D．Not only students of PGC can join them. |
| A．A PGC basketball camp. |
| B．A Nike basketball camp. |
| C．A NBC basketball camp. |
| D．A TNBA basketball camp. |
| A．They focus on teamwork. |
| B．They hold various tournaments. |
| C．They only offer long-term camps. |
| D．They operate both at home and abroad. |
Exercise has a range of health benefits. However, some people believe that
Generally speaking, aerobic routines that last over 100 minutes have a certain health risk. On the other hand,
7 . It’s 5:00 in the morning when the alarm rings in my ears. I roll out of bed and walk blindly through the dark into the bathroom. I turn on the light and put on my glasses. The house is still as I walk downstairs while my husband and three kids sleep peacefully. Usually I go for a long run, but today I choose my favorite exercise DVD. Insanity. Sweat pours down my face and into my eyes. My heart races as I face my body to finish each movement. As I near the end of the exercise, I feel extremely tired, but a smile is on my face. It’s not a smile because the DVD is over, but a smile of success from pushing my body to its extreme limit.
Some people enjoy shopping, smoking , food, work, or even chocolate. But I need exercise to get through each day. Some shake heads when they see me run through the town. Others get hurt when I refuse to try just one bite of their grandmother’s chocolate cake. They raise their eyebrows, surprised by my “no thank you,” or by my choice to have a salad. Over the years , I have learned it’s okay to just say “no.” I shouldn’t feel sorry for refusing food that I don’t want to eat.
So what drives me to roll out of bed at 5:00 a.m.? What gives me the reason to just say no to ice cream? Commitment. A commitment to change my life with a way that reduces daily anxiety, increases self-confidence and energy, extends life and above all improves my body shape. This is the point where a smile appears on my face as I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit just right. It’s through commitment and sweat that I can make a difference within myself inside and out.
1. Why is there a smile on the author’s face in the morning?| A．Because she sees her family sleeping peacefully. | B．Because she finishes her favorite exercise. |
| C．Because she enjoys the interesting DVD. | D．Because she feels a sense of achievement. |
| A．Good health. | B．Firm belief. | C．A strong power. | D．A regular habit. |
| A．She acts in a strange way. | B．She wants to look different from others. |
| C．She aims to develop a good body shape. | D．She has difficulty getting along with others. |
