1 . A lot of people find it difficult to do exercise regularly, even though they know it’s good for their physical and mental (身心上的) health. Yet keeping on a workout routine doesn’t necessarily go to the gym or run around your neighborhood. Gardening is a great example of a popular hobby that can be used as a workout.

Nashville resident Tom Adkinson, 72, is on board with the idea of gardening to stay fit. He has three gardens, which he uses primarily to grow tomatoes, sweet banana peppers and okra. Like traditional exercise, Adkinson does a lot of preparation before gardening, and then he spends hours watering and weeding (除草) all three gardens, involving bending and stretching, which he compares to performing garden yoga.

“It is wise of Adkinson to do so. Even though gardening may not appear difficult, using the body in new ways can make you hurt if you don’t warm up beforehand,” said Zeller, who teaches at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County in New Jersey.

Working in your garden just two hours a week could improve your mood. And the communal gardening, which is done by a number of people as a group in communities and schools, provides social benefits that can reduce stress and help fight against loneliness and even dementia according to studies.

“With all these benefits, gardening for fitness will be a trend (趋势) in the coming year,” announced Mandal, CEO of the fitness coaching app Future, “Our users at Future have already been asking their coaches to add gardening and landscaping activities into their routines because it’s easy to get and fit into their lifestyle.”

1. What do the underlined words “on board with” mean in paragraph 2?

A．In support of.	B．At the risk of.
C．Under the control of.	D．In opposition to.

2. What did Zeller probably suggest doing before gardening?

A．Having a good rest.

B．Getting enough water ready.

C．Doing warm-up exercise.

D．Preparing tools for weeding.

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．Tips for gardening.

B．The benefits of gardening.

C．The process of garden management.

D．The difference between personal and group gardening.

4. Which activity may be added to the app Future according to Mandal?

A．Running.

B．Yoga.

C．Gardening.

D．Walking.

2 . About twenty years ago, a new yoga teacher with related qualifications (资格) began her day practicing yoga on the beach. Over time, a few local beach lovers joined in and before she knew it, she was leading classes every morning and evening. After the word spread, local teachers offered to assist and the unique yoga classes were born. After that, the teacher moved to India, but her legacy (遗留) lives on. We aim to ensure people can come into contact with and afford yoga 365 days a year. Classes are all donation based. Our teachers offer yoga from the heart and do not get paid.

Our Approach

People around the world have practiced yoga for thousands of years, and millions of people currently enjoy its health benefits. Being outside can enhance the yoga experience in many ways, since nature inspires all the things — focusing awareness, breathing deeply, practicing stillness. We attach great importance to outdoor practice, through which you can feel the union with nature. Through every practice, we help some people who want to change.

Our Classes

We provide you with mostly two kinds of classes. Private beach classes include yoga, stretching, and partner yoga. We tailor the class to your requirements. If you are planning a corporate event or yoga classes, we can help make it fun, motivating and exciting.

What to Bring?
•An open mind, an open heart and a sense of fun
•A large towel or blanket — mats tend to get very sandy
•Sunglasses and sunscreen — in the morning there is shade
•Water-hydrate (水合物)
•Layered clothing in the winter — mornings can be cool
Get in Touch

You are invited and welcomed in our community! To know more information, you can click the link we provide. You can also email us for further questions or to request a private class.

1. What is the purpose of the unique yoga classes?

A．To call on people to protect the beach.

B．To help yoga lovers gain qualifications.

C．To raise the awareness of keeping healthy.

D．To make yoga accessible and affordable to people.

2. Why is practicing yoga outdoors important according to the text?

A．It lowers the risks of diseases.	B．It is more beneficial to the old.
C．It can make people keep active.	D．It can expose people to nature.

3. In which section of a website can this text appear?

A．Business.

B．Opinion.

C．Health.

D．Travelling.

3 . Skiing offers many benefits. It’s a sport people can enjoy with friends and family. Skiers can get access to breathtaking mountain scenery.     1     Thus, it’s worth learning to ski. When learning it,many people turn to a ski instructor for help.

A ski instructor teaches people how to ski, helps experienced skiers improve their skill, and may provide ski coaching for people who intend to compete in skiing. Many ski instructors work as employees for companies that run ski resorts (旅游胜地).     2    

When teaching beginners to ski, a ski instructor focuses on skiing safety, proper form, and basic skiing skills. For advanced skiers, advanced skiing skills should be taught.     3     But they can help skiers try various types of skiing, including cross country skiing, downhill skiing, etc.

    4     Surely, one must be familiar with skiing and have certain skiing skills and experience. Besides, one should have patience, the ability to communicate clearly, and the ability to adjust to meet the needs of individual skiers. Most importantly, one has to have ski instructor qualifications and relevant certifications.

Professional ski instructors lead fascinating and exciting lives. If working and skiing at a ski resort most of the day appeals to you, then becoming a ski instructor must be your dream job!     5     If you’re interested, talk to a career counselor (职业顾问) who will help you decide whether it’s the right path for you!

A．Advanced courses can be attractive.

B．Such skills can be harder to learn.

C．Besides, skiing will build skiers up.

D．Ski instructors can also be self-employed.

E．Such skiers don’t need instructors any more.

F．However, not everyone is cut out to be a ski instructor.

G．What are the requirements for working as a ski instructor?

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。

Recently, a poll(民意调查) finds that although almost three in four adults played sports when they     1     (be) younger, only one in four continue to play sports as adults.

But that decline in interest doesn’t stop parents from encouraging their children to make sports a part of their lives.     2     fact, almost nine in ten parents     3     middle school or high school aged children play sports say that their children benefit     4     great deal or quite a bit from playing sports.

And, while most adults no longer play sports     5     (they), the majority of parents say it is very likely or somewhat likely that their children will continue playing sports when they become adults. One in four parents also hope their children will become     6     (profession)athletes.

“Sports are an important part of a healthy community. They help children and adults maintain a fit     7     (weigh), teach acceptance and teamwork, and expand opportunity for children     8     (live) in poverty(贫困),” said a researcher. “This poll     9     (indicate) that we must continue to encourage children to play sports, but just as important, we must find ways     10     (keep)adults engaged in sports in order to maintain health and well-being.”

5 . One day, I received a text from my assistant Susan. It read, “Congratulations! You have been _________ for the shooting of a cruise commercial (游轮广告).” I was _________ since it was a great opportunity for an actress. But as I saw the _________ of my character: “she” has to be a strong swimmer, my heart sank. I called Susan to _________ the shooting. “I’m so sorry; I can’t swim.”

I had a terrible _________ for swimming in high school. I recalled that my P.E. teacher _________ me because on the final test I tried to swim the entire length of the pool while holding my breath.

Even now, I still feel the pain of giving up that great shooting opportunity. I thought, “Maybe it’s time to _________ my fear.” Then, I slowly walked into the pool in my backyard, _________ myself by saying: “You can do this.” However, I realized I needed _________ help after trying several times. Luckily for me, I found an excellent coach who stressed that the most __________ point was “breathing and building confidence”. She said I had to __________ my face in the water, practicing blowing out bubbles (吐泡泡), and then surface for air to repeat the __________. Instructed by my coach, I practiced very hard every day. __________, I gained strength in my movement and managed to __________ my breath.

It has now been two months since I started my brave water __________, and I’m proud that I’m no longer afraid of water.

1.

A．excused

B．chosen

C．trained

D．praised

2.

A．excited

B．worried

C．amused

D．puzzled

3.

A．discussion

B．collection

C．description

D．impression

4.

A．hand in

B．set up

C．put away

D．turn down

5.

A．hobby

B．idea

C．memory

D．plan

6.

A．failed

B．noticed

C．tricked

D．saved

7.

A．face

B．hide

C．understand

D．exhibit

8.

A．disturbing

B．enjoying

C．encouraging

D．appreciating

9.

A．spiritual

B．professional

C．ordinary

D．repeated

10.

A．interesting

B．important

C．popular

D．surprising

11.

A．read

B．remove

C．put

D．clean

12.

A．experiment

B．process

C．mistake

D．knowledge

13.

A．Gradually

B．Normally

C．Directly

D．Secretly

14.

A．reduce

B．lose

C．catch

D．control

15.

A．routine

B．visit

C．equipment

D．adventure

6 . 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。

More than 500 million people worldwide live with depression or anxiety disorders. It’s good news, then, that two new    1    (study) show that any type of regular physical exercise including walking, running, cycling or strength training—can help relieve symptoms(症状) of these conditions.

A University of Gothenburg clinical trial found that most patients    2    anxiety who participated in a 12-week strength training program saw major improvements—and the more actively people worked out,    3    more their anxiety symptoms lessened, For example, participants who exercised for an hour three times a week     4    reached 75 per cent of their maximum heart rate became more     5    (relax) than those who only attained 60 percent of their maximum heart rate.

To relieve depression, a basic    6    (solve) is to spend less time sitting, according to a study in Frontiers in Psychiatry. The researchers found that people who spent more time on the couch(长沙发)looking at screens     7    (be) more likely to be depressed than those who got up and moved more    8    (frequent) .

For both conditions, exercise may help ease symptoms by releasing feel-good chemicals called endorphins,    9    (stimulate) the growth of nerve cell connections in brain regions that regulate mood, and taking your mind off negative thoughts    10    fuel depression and anxiety.

7 . Swimming has been called the perfect exercise. After all, you can get all of the benefits of an aerobic (有氧的) workout without any damage to joints, and it can be done by both the very old and the very young.     1     — just you and the deep blue. So, let’s take a big breath, and dive into the benefits of swimming.

Full body workout.     2    . So, whether you swim a gentle breaststroke (蛙泳) or backbreaking butterfly, you will get a full body workout. Plus, exercising in water makes your bodywork harder, so, 30 minutes in a pool is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land.

Destress and relax. Whether it’s work stressing you out, the kids being a nightmare, or just life in general, we all get times when we just want to SCREAM.     3    . Swimming regularly can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve your sleep patterns.

Burn those calories. Swimming is one of the most effective ways to burn calories. A gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in just half an hour, more than double that of walking.     4    .

No sweat. If sweating puts you off other forms of exercise, fear not! As a swimmer, you’ll never feel sweaty no matter how hard you work because the water around you is constantly cooling you down.

    5    . While all exercise can produce greater health and longevity, studies point to swimming as one of the best choices for doing so. Researchers at the University of South Carolina looked at 40, 547 men, aged 20 to 90, for over 32 years. The results showed that those who swam had a 50 percent lower death rate than runners, walkers, or men who didn’t exercise.

A．Lengthen your life

B．Well, help is at hand

C．Lower the risk of accidents

D．And there is no fancy equipment needed

E．Swimming uses all the muscles in the body

F．No matter what your fitness level, the general benefits of swimming are yours

G．And a faster swim would see a chocolate bar gone quicker than if you went running or cycling

8 . You’ve probably heard countless times how exercise is “good for you”. But did you know that it can improve your mood too?     1    .

Exercising regularly can help prevent weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Exercises like jumping or lifting weights can help keep your bones strong. Also, when you exercise, your body makes chemicals that help you feel good. Exercise lowers your chances of depression and decreases feelings of anxiety.     2     .

Considering all the health benefits of being physically active, it’s easy to see why doing exercise is wise. And the great thing is that it’s never too late to start.     3    — like taking a short bike ride, walking the dog or raking (用耙子拢) leaves.

However, sometimes you may find it hard to keep exercising regularly.     4     . If what you’re doing isn’t fun, it’s hard to keep it up. But there are many different sports and activities you can try and see which one inspires you. If you need a little more motivation, take a class, join a team or find an exercise buddy to help keep you on track.

    5     , even those with disabilities or medical problems. But if you have a health problem or other concerns, talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise plan.

A．Even small things can count as exercise

B．Everyone can benefit from moving more and sitting less

C．Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind

D．Sports and activities that encourage flexibility are easy to find

E．One of the biggest reasons people drop an exercise program is a lack of interest

F．Plus, exercise can give you a sense of accomplishment after you achieve a goal

G．Strengthening the heart, muscles and bones isn’t the only important goal of exercise

9 . As her father guided her ________ down the road alongside the swimming pool, 12-year-old Tina Fisher fiddled (整理、摆弄) with the folds of the borrowed wet suit she was wearing and took a few ________ breaths.

This is a girl who loves the ________ of water flowing around her limbs (四肢), who until recently was ________ her underwater swimming, and who takes every opportunity to spend time in the water.

But this was the first time Tina had been anywhere near a pool since the otherwise ________ June 2 when she was playing with a friend. Just 90 minutes after the preteen felt pain in her legs — the first symptom of a spinal stroke — she became paralyzed (瘫痪) from the waist ________ .

Now she was going to try something she’d never ________ even when she’d had the use of her legs: She was going to take her first scuba diving lesson.

Tina’s father, Dennis Fisher, slipped into the pool and helped Occupational Therapist Kaitlin Macdonald ________ his daughter into the water. She lay ________ , rested her head on the surface and, for a few brief moments, ________ her eyes. Then she did something that made MacDonald smile. “Tina,” she said, “look at your leg.” Ever so slightly, Tina was moving her right leg. It was ________ a few inches, but still — Tina’s mind was telling her leg what to do, and her leg was ________ .

“A lot of times, we’ll see movement ________ in the water,” MacDonald said, “It means a capacity (能力) is there that we can build on, ________ it’s still weak.”

For Tina, it felt great to just be back in the pool. She wrapped her arms around her father and briefly lay her head on his chest. Then she turned to Macdonald and indicated she was ready to swim the ________ of the pool.

“OK,” Macdonald said, “Here we go.”

1.

A．boat

B．surfing board

C．wheelchair

D．bicycle

2.

A．deep

B．last

C．shallow

D．under

3.

A．taste

B．act

C．feel

D．movement

4.

A．passing on

B．working on

C．looking on

D．counting on

5.

A．special

B．lasting

C．ordinary

D．memorable

6.

A．up

B．around

C．above

D．down

7.

A．seen

B．attempted

C．accomplished

D．demanded

8.

A．catch

B．hold

C．throw

D．lower

9.

A．back

B．aside

C．over

D．beneath

10.

A．fixed

B．opened

C．rolled

D．closed

11.

A．no more than

B．much more than

C．no less than

D．not less than

12.

A．reflecting

B．responding

C．resisting

D．returning

13.

A．frequently

B．first

C．lately

D．last

14.

A．so

B．and

C．for

D．but

15.

A．height

B．size

C．depth

D．length

10 . Stay Fit By Joining Our Online Zumba Classes at FastInfo Class

Dancing to the beats of the music feels more than a workout. Come and feel the beats along with other Zumba Trainees. The high intensity classes are conducted to trendy music.

One need not be a dancer to take part in the Zumba Classes Online. The focus is to get rid of stress and dance to the beats rather than do complex steps. It helps build core strength and helps improve flexibility.

One no longer needs to search for “zumba classes near me”as FastInfo Class offers online zumba dance classes for different age groups. It aims to get rid of the physical boundary that restricts one’s desire to attend zumba classes.

What happens to your Body after you join us?

●Boost Oxygenation in your Body

●Activate Your Muscles

●Maintain Bone Health

●Body-weight Management

●Stimulate your Digestive System

●Improve your Sleep

●Prevent Premature Aging

●Control your Blood Sugar Level

How to Join the LIVE Fitness Program?

●Fill the form & Make the Payment

●Student ID Will be Generated

●Get Batch ID Before Joining the Class

●Login Credential Will be Sent to You

Why Choose us

●Internationally Acclaimed Trainers

●Lowest Fees in India

●ISO Certified

●recognized by Govt. of India

●Language support: Hindi & English

1. What does one need to do in the Zumba Classes?

A．Do more workout than other classes.	B．Follow complex steps.
C．Simply listen to music.	D．Just dance to the beats.

2. What changes will you have after joining Zumba Classes?

A．Your bones will become thinner.	B．You will have a better sleep at night.
C．You will become at least ten years younger.	D．Nothing abnormal will be found in your blood.

3. How can you join the LIVE Fitness Program?

A．Write your student ID number in the form.	B．Fill out the form and pay the fee.
C．Send Batch ID to the program by email.	D．Try to get language support first.