1 . 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。

Slow movements, calming thoughts and deep breathing —— this is the Chinese art of Tai Chi. People     1     (practice) it for hundreds of years, and it helps improve strength. According to     2     new study, researchers point out it is also known     3     (reduce) the effects of Parkinson’s disease by several years. Parkinson’s disease,    4     influences the brain, leads to shaking and difficulty in speaking and     5     (move).

To find out more, researchers from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine     6    (careful) observed a group of 330 people with Parkinson’s at     7     (differ) times. One group of 143 people did Tai Chi twice a week for one hour,    8     the other group of 187 people didn’t. The results were published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery in October 2023. They showed that the progression (进展) of the disease was slower in the group that did Tai Chi     9     in the group that didn’t. This group also had better balance and movement, and less back pain. Based on these results, they said that Tai Chi can be used to help keep Parkinson’s     10    (patient) active.

2 . 假如你是李华，学校英语广播社邀请你做一个关于“运动与健康”的演讲，请你以Exercise and Health为题，用英文写一篇演讲稿，呼吁同学们积极参加运动。内容包含：
1. 当前学生的身体素质现状；
2. 运动的好处；
3. 呼吁大家多锻炼。
注意：词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数)；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Exercise and Health

Dear fellow students,
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That’s all. Thank you！

3 . How to Exercise at Home

You’ve got home from work, planned and prepared a nutritious yet also delicious dinner and now it’s time to put on some sports clothes and head to the gym. No?     1    .

Take advantage of your stairs

Here is a question.     2    ? Bring the washing down, carry the ironing up, rush to the bathroom, remember what it was you went upstairs for in the first place. Take the opportunity to burn some calories just going about your normal routine, but do it in half the time; instead of just walking up them, try taking the stairs two at a time.

    3    

Make the most of the housework!     4    , set aside half an hour and get yourself on a mission to do the whole house. Even the modern, lightweight vacuum cleaners(吸尘器)do require a bit of effort to push around, go backwards and forwards, deep into the corners and, if you can sing along with the music, then so much the better!

Turn grocery delivery into a workout

    5    , but that doesn’t help with maintaining an active lifestye. So when your delivery driver drops your groceries off, why not build a little weights routine into the unpacking? Four packs of beans and noodles make great substitute(代替)weights, so strengthen your muscle with a pack in each hand.

A．Turn to a vacuum cleaner

B．Make housework your workout

C．How many steps are there in your house

D．Rather than just vacuuming one room at a time

E．In that case, here are some home workout suggestions

F．How many times a day do you go up and down the stairs

G．Many of us now use online shopping to make our busy lives a little easier

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers going to do?

A．To have a meal.

B．To play tennis.

C．To talk about sports.

2. What can we learn about the woman?

A．She likes the strong ones.

B．She also likes playing tennis.

C．She likes the gentle or soft sports.

3. Why does the man like tennis?

A．It’s easy to play.

B．It can show men’s power.

C．It’s a gentle and soft sport.

5 . For centuries, people in the sunny Mediterranean (地中海) would get up after long, relaxing meals and take a walk, often to the town square to see neighbors and socialize. Walking is so much a part of the lifestyle that it is seen as the most important part of the super-healthy Mediterranean diet.

Studies have found why that it may be one of the reasons the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk for some diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke and some cancers — all the while strengthening bones, improving brain health, preventing dementia (痴呆) and helping with healthy weight loss.

Now you can add another reason to take a post-meal walk-it may lower your blood sugar. That trip doesn’t need to take up a huge amount of your time either: Walking as little as two to five minutes after a meal can do, according to a 2022 study in the journal Sports Medicine.

Standing after a meal can help, too, but not as much as putting one foot in front of the other, said study coauthor Aidan Buffey, a doctoral student in sport sciences department at the University of Limerick in Ireland.

“Standing on and off throughout the day and after meals reduced blood sugar on average by 9.51% compared to long hours of sitting. However, light-walking throughout the day saw a greater reduction of blood sugar by an average of 17.01% compared to long hours of sitting,” Buffey said.

“This suggests that breaking long hours of sitting with standing and light-walking throughout the day is good for blood sugar levels. Standing is good, but walking is better,” he added.

1. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

A．To introduce a lifestyle.	B．To warn the readers.
C．To lead in the topic.	D．To prove an opinion.

2. What does “putting one foot in front of the other” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Standing.

B．Sitting.

C．Walking.

D．Lying.

3. How did Aidan Buffey draw his conclusion?

A．By doing surveys.	B．By comparing the data.
C．By doing experiment.	D．By referring to other studies.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Walking can help lower blood sugar	B．There are reasons to stick to walking
C．Mediterranean diet is super healthy	D．Long hours of sitting after meal is a bad habit

6 . When I started practicing martial arts (武术) back in high school, I did it only for extra marks in the College Entrance Examination. But the actual benefits (益处) turned out to be much more than I had expected. After hours of practice every evening, I felt physically exhausted but mentally relaxed, gaining a sense of inner peace. So I carried it on and turned it into a hobby.

Although martial arts have been seen by some people as self-defense (自我保护) skills that can be used in real fight and some of the moves are indeed part of modern boxing, I see them mostly as non-aggressive (非攻击性的) sports that can benefit both physical and mental health. They are ideal for today’s fast-paced society. I find the martial arts exercises relaxing after long hours of work and helpful in removing anxiety and stress.

One of the features of Chinese martial arts is that they are closely related to other aspects of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy (哲学). Practicing martial arts can help one better understand ancient Chinese wisdom.

As a martial arts lover, I find martial arts cheering, fun and exciting. They have had an effect on my social skills and have improved my health and social well-being. Apart from this, I have observed that martial arts play an important role in our daily lives as they equip one with the necessary self-defense skills.

Lately, many parts around the world have been in poor order, and in most cases, the victims are women and youngsters. The victims are usually in a disadvantaged position as most of them have little or no self-defense skill. It can therefore be useful for people to learn and practice martial arts to be able to physically defend themselves.

Martial arts are also convenient as a means of entertainment (娱乐) and are beneficial not only for keeping good health but also for self-defense.

1. Why did the author start practicing martial arts at first?

A．For building up body.

B．For protecting himself.

C．For extra marks in the examination.

D．For cultural exchange.

2. What are the Chinese martial arts related to?

A．European philosophy.	B．Chinese medicine.
C．Chinese army.	D．Ancient boxing.

3. Which of the following words best describes the Chinese martial art?

A．Interesting.

B．Dangerous.

C．Stressful.

D．Beneficial.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．The Role of Martial Arts in Modern Life

B．The Younger Generation and Chinese Arts

C．Martial Arts and Health

D．A Means of Entertainment

7 . On my 70th birthday, I decided to participate in 70 different sports before I turned 71.I had played sports as a youngster and never stopped. So I was ________that 70 sports in one year was well within my________.My aim was not to ________ any of the sports, but to just give them a try. Try anything once, and then move on.________after my birthday, I made an attempt at paddle boarding. I tried to get on the board, then________on the board and finally fall into the water before trying all over again. A lesson learnt：perseverance________.Eventually I stood, I balanced and I paddled. A nearly________.

Then came the________to teach myself figure skating. It looked so________on You Tube. But attempting a simple spin(旋转) left me lying on the ice, feeling painful. However, Ⅰ________to give up. I said to myself if I don’t succeed ________, try, try again. In this case, I learnt some basics of figure skating, enough to perform for my wife

My family’s________was important. My wife photographed every event. My sons were always ready for a spirited game. The sports brought the whole family together.

Except some health advantages, I also realized dreams are important, regardless of how ________they might seem. As youngsters we dream of participating in the Olympics. As we ________, our hopes and dreams change, but we should never let them________.

1.

A．sure

B．afraid

C．concerned

D．anxious

2.

A．solution

B．adventure

C．performance

D．reach

3.

A．discover

B．master

C．record

D．describe

4.

A．Shortly

B．Suddenly

C．Obviously

D．Usually

5.

A．dive

B．dance

C．look

D．stand

6.

A．falls apart

B．carries on

C．pays off

D．runs out

7.

A．shock

B．impression

C．success

D．strategy

8.

A．challenge

B．failure

C．competition

D．reason

9.

A．difficult

B．creative

C．easy

D．frightening

10.

A．determined

B．refused

C．demanded

D．failed

11.

A．with care

B．for life

C．on purpose

D．at first

12.

A．support

B．exchange

C．opinion

D．application

13.

A．unfortunate

B．reasonable

C．unrealistic

D．precious

14.

A．exercise

B．age

C．recall

D．struggle

15.

A．begin

B．disappear

C．survive

D．grow

8 . Every new exercise routine comes a new risk of injury, whether it’s injuring a muscle from lifting or developing knee pain from running. Some people are unwilling to exercise for fear of injury.    1    There are estimated 8.6 million sports-related injuries each year in America. However, with the right methods, you can develop a well-rounded exercise routine, one that enlarges the benefits while reducing the risk of injury.

    2    One very common issue in runners is knee pain, which is often called “runner’s knee.” To prevent it, for some people, it’s useful to warm up before running. Another common overuse injury among runners is stress fractures (骨折). This often happens when a runner tries to add too many miles too quickly, without taking enough rest days.

Both of these injuries tend to happen because runners did something out of the ordinary compared to what they were trained to do. Take rest days, build up your mileage (里程) gradually and combine regular strength training.    3    

As with other injuries, the risk increases toward the end of a workout. It’s very essential to listen to your body.    4    When it comes to making progress in a workout routine, continuous exercise with a gradual progression is strongly recommended.

Exercise can put someone at risk of injury.    5    There should be a balance between pushing yourself to get better and pushing yourself toward an injury. So encourage yourself to do something that you are confident in doing.

A．These fears are based on facts.

B．Turn to a mixture of sports doctors.

C．This type of exercise can increase the risk of injury.

D．Therefore, the risk of hurting yourself will decrease.

E．But not exercising puts someone at risk of poor health.

F．Adjust in time, especially when tiredness starts to affect your form.

G．Runners may come across two main sorts of injuries related to overuse.

9 . 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。

Since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, home workouts     1     (grow) more and more popular in China, experts say. Recently, Liu Genghong, a singer and fitness coach from Taiwan, has     2     (surprising) become an online hit for livestreaming (网络直播) workouts from his living room. Liu’s workout sessions are so popular     3     they have broken Douyin’s livestreaming record for 2022 so far.

On video-sharing platform Douyin, Liu appears with his wife Wang Wanfei, even     4     Saturdays for a 90-minute workout. They exercise and dance to up-beat songs while     5     (explain) and showing their moves. One of his most-watched     6     (routine) is set to “Herbalist Manual”, a fast-paced tune of Jay Chou,     7     is Liu’s best friend and a popular singer among young people.

Simple moves, fast-paced rhythms and energetic coaching, some fans say Liu’s workouts are    8     (good) than other forms of exercise. Some young girl fans even call     9     (they) “Liu Genghong girls”. However, although Liu’s dance moves look simple, for some of his audience they are too strong     10     (follow). Therefore, experts also warn that warming up and stretching all muscles and ligaments (韧带) before exercising are necessary.

10 . 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。

What are the Olympic Games?

The modern Olympic Games, also called the Olympics, are     1     international athletic competition of sporting events between athletes representing their country.

There are two related but separate events     2     (call) the Olympic Games,     3     are usually called the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics. The Winter Games feature winter sports,     4     (include) figure skating, skiing, snowboarding, and many others. The Summer Games feature traditionally warm weather and indoor sports, like track and field, swimming, and basketball, among many others.

The Olympic Games are sometimes referred to as the Olympiad or the Games of the Olympiad, often with the number of the current event. For example, the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo will be known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. The event is also     5     (common) referred to with the name of the host city, as in the Tokyo Olympics. Athletes who compete     6     the Olympic Games are called Olympians.

At the Olympic Games, the top three finishers in each event     7     (award) Olympic medals: gold for first place, silver for     8     (two) place, and bronze for third place. Because the Olympic Games often feature the     9    (good) athletes in the world, winning a medal-or even competing-in them is considered one of the highest athletic     10     (achieve).