1 . What do classrooms, computer desks, cafeterias(自助食堂), and libraries have in common? That’s the places where students spend so much of their time.Although hours of studying burn mental energy，both your body and mind need physical exercise to function efficiently.

The importance of exercise is nothing new.Thomas Jefferson once wrote that to be successful in academic studies, a person should spend two hours on exercise every day, for health must not be sacrificed(牺牲) for learning.A strong body makes the mind strong.

It turns out Jefferson was on to something. A study by researchers at Tufts University found that students who said they exercised at least 3 days a week were more likely to report a better state of physical health and greater happiness than those who didn’t exercise. This and other evidence suggest that the real benefits of exercise may not come right after a workout but from a longer commitment to regular activity.

But experts today do not demand 2 hours of daily exercise.The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that people get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.

Walking，jogging and swimming are easy ways to increase your heart rate and improve health.Exercise can also help lower blood pressure and reduce stress. For women, exercise that makes the body and bones bear weight—like walking or running—may reduce the risk of osteoporosis(骨质疏松) later in life.

You’ll likely discover another benefit of exercise as well: greater self-confidence.This may make it easier for you to participate in class and help you perform well in academic and social situations.

1. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that         .

A．a lot of students like to read while eating

B．dining halls can also be used to do exercise

C．study and exercise burn the same amount of energy

D．many students don’t pay enough attention to exercise

2. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Jefferson’s statement made sense.

B．Jefferson was very fond of exercise.

C．Jefferson was on the way to doing exercise.

D．Jefferson increased the importance of exercise.

3. What can we infer from the text?

A．We must exercise at least two hours every day.

B．Those who like to exercise won’t suffer any illness.

C．We must exercise regularly if we want to enjoy the benefits.

D．Actually exercise can replace doctors in treating serious diseases.

4. What’s mainly talked about in the text?

A．The importance of exercise.

B．How to choose a suitable sport.

C．How to keep healthy by exercising.

D．The link between exercise and study.

2 . 请根据以下提示，针对体育运动的益处，用英语写一篇短文，内容包括：
•使身体强健，特别是能让脑力劳动者们放松；
•观看或参加各种运动、比赛可以使生活变得多姿多彩；
•对青少年的性格培养有益处，在运动场上学到的东西常常对学生们的性格有很深的影响。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：性格培养character building
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3 . Simple steps to inner peace

If you wake up feeling tired and lazy, these moves can give you a lift. Our yoga warm-ups will help to loosen and stretch your muscles and joints, and deep breathing also helps you to focus your thoughts, so you feel refreshed.

Upper-body lift

Slowly lower your body to the floor, look up forward the ceiling and breathe in. Hold for a minute. Release (放松).

Toe touch

Bringing your hands to the floor, breathe out while putting your head between your knees (if you’re a beginner, keep knees slightly bent). Holding the position, breathe in as you stretch your head and chest upward. Hold for one minute. Release.

Spine stretch

Standing straight, feet together, breathe in and raise your arms straight overhead, hands touching. Look up, stretching your body for one minute. Release. Repeat moves as often as needed.

1. The purpose of the above exercises is to ________.

A．help you bring back your strength

B．get rid of pain from your back

C．get you warm enough to do further exercise

D．loosen and stretch your muscles to help you feel refreshed

2. The underlined phrase “give you a lift” means ________.

A．raising your body higher	B．making you release
C．helping you get energetic	D．getting your body straight

3. To a beginner, ________ may be the easiest and ________ the hardest.

A．upper­body lift; toe touch	B．toe touch; upper­body lift
C．spine stretch; toe touch	D．toe touch; spine stretch

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

If you’re looking for a way     1     (deal) with stress, consider tai chi.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful (优雅的) form of exercise. It involves a series of movements     2     (perform) in a slow, focused manner and accompanied (伴随) by deep breathing.

There are different     3     (type) of tai chi. Each style may have various tai chi rules and methods. Some styles may focus     4     health maintenance (维持), while others pay attention to the martial arts aspect of tai chi.

Tai chi is low-impact and puts the least stress on joints,     5     (make) it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise, it may be     6     (especial) suitable if you’re an older adult     7     otherwise may not exercise.

You may also find tai chi attractive because it is inexpensive and requires no special equipment. You can do tai chi anywhere, including indoors or outside. And     8     makes tai chi more interesting is that you can do it in a group class.

Although tai chi is generally safe and really     9     (help), people with joint problems or back pain should ask their health care provider for help before trying tai chi. Other kinds of exercises that avoid some challenging postures (姿势) may     10     (recommend).

5 . Most kinds of physical exercises are beneficial for remaining healthy, but a lot of people prefer running over other forms of physical exercises. This may be because running does not require expertise and specialized equipment.     1     Some runners choose to run for the adrenaline (肾上腺素) and others choose it for the health benefits.

Running is a weight-bearing exercise.     2     It is especially helpful for young children and teenagers whose bones have not completely developed. Running is also helpful in improving joint stability (关节稳定性). It is also considered a great way of losing fat and keeping a healthy weight.

    3     A lot of runners experience a sense of excitement and happiness after a run. Running releases endorphins (释放内啡肽) in your brain, which can improve mood (心情). Endorphins also naturally help manage stress.     4    

While running is considered a great exercise, it should not be the only form of exercise that you perform. Running regularly, especially with improper running shoes, could increase the risk of pain in the knees. It could also cause damage (损伤) to the knee joints.     5     It can achieve a balance of strength between the upper and lower parts of the body.

A．It helps to build strong bones.

B．Running can be tiring and painful.

C．Running is good for both your body and your mind.

D．It is free and available to all who want to practice it.

E．This relaxes your mind especially on a stressful day.

F．Millions of people around the world run regularly to keep fit.

G．Along with running, you should also do some upper body exercises.

6 . Growing up in Southern California, Shelma Jun says, “I surfed, I skateboarded, I mountain biked.” In short, says Jun, “I was a tomboy ( 假小子), which is a really problematic term. Why do we need the word boy to describe being outdoorsy?”

More problematic was the way Jun came to view other women. “In those male-dominated ( 男性统治的) sports, there can be a bad energy where there’s room for only one ‘cool girl’ and other women are competition,” she says. “I didn’t have good relationships with women for a long time.”

Having graduated from the university, Jun got a job as a community planner and moved to New York City. There, while improving her newest skill — rock climbing — she met some women at her climbing gym who practiced in an area two hours north of the city. “That’s where I got to understand what it feels like when you’re trying something hard with just women,” says Jun. “When the pressure to act a certain way is taken away — because no men are around — you suddenly discover all kinds of ways to challenge and encourage one another.”

In 2014, as a “way to celebrate the climbing we were doing,” Jun started an Instagram account. With women climbers all over the country searching for others like them, Flash Foxy quickly got hundreds, then thousands, then tens of thousands of followers, and an online women’s climbing community was born. “A lot of women felt like they were the only women climbers — not because there were so few of us, but because we were far apart,” says Jun. “Social media allowed us to discover that there are a lot of us. And we’re together.”

In 2016, Jun put her community-organizing background to work to create the Women’s Climbing Festival. “I could picture 30 or 40 women in the desert,” she says. “We posted it online, and 300 women said they wanted to come.” Eight festivals later, every single one of the twice-yearly gatherings has sold out — some in just one minute.

1. What problem did Jun have before moving to New York City?

A．She couldn’t find a favorite sport.

B．She wanted to be the only cool girl.

C．She didn’t have many women friends.

D．She picked up bad habits from the men around her.

2. What change did Jun have after moving to New York City?

A．She became more outdoorsy.

B．She enjoyed competition more.

C．She was relaxed while doing sports.

D．She stopped doing male-dominated sports.

3. How does Flash Foxy make women climbers feel?

A．They are connected.

B．They are very safe.

C．They are far apart.

D．They are as skilled as men.

4. What can be learned about the Women’s Climbing Festival?

A．It is a ticketed event.

B．It is an online festival.

C．It is sending out pictures.

D．It is held every two years.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Three years ago, Nick was     1    (terrify) of walking or skating on ice.     2    (Lucky), he met a great teacher, with his teacher’s help, not only did Nick learn how to skate     3     also he was persuaded     4    (try) ice hockey. Nick now is training for national     5    (competition) and hopes to be a champion one day.

Nick says, “Sports and games build our bodies, prevent us from     6    (get) too fat, and keep us     7    (health). They also give us     8     (value) practice in helping the eyes, brain and muscles to work together. Sports and games are also very useful for character-training.”

Of course,     9     state of physical and mental health allows you to take part in exercise comfortably and     10    (enjoyable).

8 . According to research, about 21.5 million American children between the ages of six and seventeen are involved (参与的) in a team sport.     1     But regardless of the reasons for getting involved, children can gain a lot from sports.

A 2006 report shows that taking up sports can increase both emotional and behavioral well-being in teenagers. And increased well-being can lead to higher confidence, which results in better overall performance.     2     In addition, they usually get along well with people around them and are less likely to have bad or risky behavior.

    3     Through this process, children develop social and leadership skills and learn the value of teamwork. Children involved in sports usually have stronger and better relationships with their schoolmates and a better understanding of people from different backgrounds.

Actually, sports give children an opportunity to communicate with adults in valuable and positive ways, which can help them develop closer relationships with adults. This effect is especially great when children don’t get along well with their family members.     4    

Although most effects of sports on children are good, there can be disadvantages. If the pressure to win is overemphasized (过分强调) or the expectations of parents or coaches become too great, kids may experience lots of stress.     5     To avoid these bad effects, children should not overemphasize winning but focus on developing certain skills.

A．Being physically fit is linked to having a higher IQ.

B．They may take part in sports for fun or to develop some skills.

C．However, children hardly play sports when they become older.

D．It can cause worries, headaches, stomach aches, and muscle pain.

E．For example, children involved in sports are likely to do well in their studies.

F．Organized sports require children to work together to achieve a common goal.

G．Many children say sports have helped increase their conversations with parents.