1 . Last year, I decided to challenge myself and signed up for a 5-kilometer race. I had never run that distance before and I knew it would require a lot of training. I know yoga (瑜伽) is good for our health.     1     I decided to have a try.

As a runner, I had always struggled with tight muscles. So I spent a few minutes every day doing specific yoga poses.     2     Not only did this reduce my risk of injury, but it also made my runs more comfortable and enjoyable.

Another significant benefit is improved balance. Yoga poses have helped me develop better balance.     3     Better balance has also improved my overall performance, making me a more efficient and effective runner.

    4     It encourages me to focus on my breath and be present in the moment. I have found it is an excellent way to develop emotional resilience (柔韧性), a skill to bring into your running routine.

As I started to practice mindfulness during yoga, I noticed that I was better able to stay focused during my runs. I wouldn’t get lost in my thoughts or distractions any more. Instead, I could stay present and focused on my form and breath. This has made my runs more enjoyable.     5    

As a runner, it’s essential to take care of your body and mind, and yoga can help you do that.

A．So, is yoga good for runners?

B．Over time, my muscles started to loosen up.

C．Ever since, I have fallen in love with running.

D．At the same time, yoga made my running more challenging.

E．It has also helped me achieve my running goals more efficiently.

F．Besides, yoga for runners has helped me improve my mindfulness.

G．This has helped me maintain proper form and avoid injury while running.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker give the talk?

A．To introduce a club.

B．To recommend a sport.

C．To promote a competition.

2. Where did the speaker first learn to swim?

A．At school.

B．At her uncle’s.

C．At a leisure centre.

3. Who encouraged the speaker to enter competitions?

A．Her teammates.

B．Her parents.

C．Her trainer.

4. How often did the speaker train when she was in the advanced class?

A．Twice a week.

B．Three times a week.

C．Four times a week.

3 . 请根据下面介绍,以“My Favorite Sport”为题写一篇100词左右的英语短文。我喜欢运动,尤其是打篮球。我认为打篮球能增强体质、放松自我,但是我知道花费太多时间玩是不明智的。我最喜欢的篮球明星是姚明,我希望长大后当一名篮球运动员,为我们的祖国效力。
※主题:introducing the favorite sport
※必备词汇:in my opinion,build up our body,relax,grow up
※必备句型:In my opinion,playing basketball can build up our body.

My Favorite Sport

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4 . Staying active and fit could help to reduce some of the bad health effects usually from bad sleep, according to a large study of 380, 055 middle-aged people who took part in the UK Biobank research project.

We all know that a healthy life means getting both plenty of exercise and enough good-quality sleep, but reality often gets in the way. The new research shows that doing enough exercise could make up for some of the unhealthy impacts of bad sleep.

While the health benefits of exercise and sleep are nothing new, it’s the relationship between them that is interesting in this particular study－it could even give doctors another way to suggest for patients dealing with sleep problems.

“We found those who had both the poorest sleep quality and who exercised the least were most at risk of death from heart disease and cancer,” says the expert, Bo-Huei Huang, from the University of Sydney in Australia. “The finding suggests an interplay(相互影响) between the two behaviors.”

The weekly amount of exercise recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 150 minutes of moderately intensive(密集的) activity, or more than 75 minutes of extremely intensive physical activity. Those with the highest risk of dying from cancer or heart disease during the study period were those with the worst quality sleep and who didn’t meet the WHO recommended guidelines for exercise. That risk went down for people with poor quality sleep but who did meet the exercise guidelines.

The research has been published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To give examples.

B．To lead to the topic

C．To attract readers’ attention.

D．To compare two things.

2. What does the underlined word “impacts” mean in the second paragraph?

A．factors

B．effects

C．quality

D．reality

3. According to the WHO, what is the suitable amount of time for moderate exercise?

A．150 minutes daily	B．More than 75 minutes weekly
C．150 minutes weekly	D．More than 75 minutes daily

4. Where does the text most probably come from?

A．A medical journal	B．An entertainment magazine
C．A sports textbook	D．A travel brochure

5 . 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

There are many kinds of strength (力量) training equipment. They do not cost much and     1     (sell) in sporting stores.

Free weights (自由负重器械),     2     (common) used in strength training, are handheld weights. They are not connected to exercise equipment, so we call them “free”. If you do not have free weights, you can use a heavy thing     3     is safe to lift.

Many gyms and health clubs have weightlifting or resistance (阻力) machines. Some people also buy these machines     4     (set) them up at home. But they can cost a lot of money.

However, working with free weights or weightlifting machines can sometimes be     5     (danger). If you are new to weight training, experts suggest working with     6     trainer or physical fitness specialist. This way you will learn the right way to move and avoid injury.

Experts have this warning for those     7     (want) to start weight training. They say you should talk with your doctor before beginning if you are     8     (old) than age 40, and have not been active recently.

If you are suing weights, how much should you use? The right amount (量) should tire your body after 12 to 15     9     (time). You can slowly increase the amount as you get stronger.

Also listen     10     your body. If an exercise causes pain, stop it. Experts say after the pain goes away, you can try the exercise again, but with a lower weight.