Ski resorts in northern China are seeing their business skyrocket, as winter sports
“When we opened a few years ago, there was no one here
Luo’s resort is not the only one in Zhangjiakou
Luo said that the increasing business has been supported by long—term investments by private businesses, as well as a national campaign to increase the
2 . Water jogging is a workout method where people get into the water and copy the movement of jogging. This workout routine relies on the resistance of moving inside water to build up muscles and increase endurance (耐力).
When people attempt this workout method, it is usually important to be floating in the water at a depth that doesn’t allow the feet to touch. The tenseness of the body while doing the exercise can make it difficult to remain floating, so most people use some tools. The main devices are belts that keep people floating at an exact depth so that they are submerged (淹没) shoulder level.
Water jogging can potentially be useful for almost anybody, but many of the people who try this exercise method are attempting to recover from injuries. It is considered particularly good in this situation for a lot of reasons.
Sometimes water jogging can be very difficult for people who are just starting out.
| A．The water has other potential benefits as well. |
| B．We all hope to have the ability to float easily in the water. |
| C．Some find the exercise doesn’t hold their attention very well. |
| D．When people are floating in water, they are generally weightless. |
| E．Many people also believe that water jogging is a good way to lose weight. |
| F．It requires access to a pool deep enough to run without touching the bottom. |
| G．People also often wear special shoes that increase the resistance of the water. |
3 . All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer. Many people like to watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when “their” player or team wins.
Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy! And think of people in cold countries. Think how many people love to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada. Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. They are about one hundred years old. People are inventing new sports or games all the time. Water－skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.
People from different countries often become good friends after a game together. Sports help them to understand each other. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace．
1. Why do people all over the world enjoy sports?| A．Because they want to keep healthy. | B．Because they are happy. |
| C．Because they want to live longer. | D．All the above. |
| A．their favorite team wins | B．they win the game |
| C．they get the good news | D．they can’t help themselves |
| A．Water－skiing. | B．Basketball. |
| C．Volleyball. | D．Jumping. |
| A．they train their character in the game | B．they understand each other |
| C．they are friendly to each other | D．they help each other |
4 . My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is: don’t buy an exercise bike. People who buy them usually use them for a week or so and then forget about them. The bikes are useful if they are often used but you need to be determined (有决心的). Most people will find it much easier to go for a jog (慢跑) around the park.
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also quite cheap compared to most other sports. You don’ t need to buy expensive clothes if you’ re just going running around the park or on the beach. There is one thing, however, that you will have to spend time and money on, and that’s your running shoes. Remember that you are looking for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be expensive, but if they are of good quality they will last you a long time. Ifs always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop.
As for jogging, the secret is to start slowly, and not to do too much at the beginning — especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time. Try a mixture of walking and running for ten minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are happy doing that you can then start to increase the amount (数量) you do gradually. After a few months you should hope to be able to run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a week.
It’s important that you feel comfortable with whatever you do. If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep doing it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you'll probably stop after a short time and return to your bad habits. Remember that training too hard is not very effective. Research has shown that somebody who exercises twice as long or twice as hard as another person doesn't become twice as fit.
1. What is the authors opinion on the exercise bike?| A．It is unaffordable for most people. | B．It is easy to learn for most people. |
| C．It is a helper for most people. | D．It is a waste for most people. |
| A．Listening lo expert advice. | B．Keeping on jogging ever)-day. |
| C．Having a pair of good jogging shoes. | D．Running for twenty minutes each time. |
| A．Why it is easy to go for a jog. | B．What kind of sport jogging is. |
| C．How to go jogging in a right way. | D．When is the best time to go for a jog. |
| A．Good exercises stop bad habits. |
| B．A partner helps a lot in exercise. |
| C．Feeling good keeps one's exercise going. |
| D．The more you exercise, the fitter you will be. |
5 . Water skiing is an exciting water sport that can be a ton of fun. You will get to have a thrilling adventure every time you go out on the water.
For your first time water skiing, you may want to either take a lesson from an expert or find a friend that has experience and is willing to teach you.
Once you get going and are able to water ski with ease, you will discover that there are many different types of water skiing. Most people just enjoy regular water skiing, but you may want to check out some of these more specialized types of water skiing.
| A．You need a boat, naturally. |
| B．It takes a little patience to learn. |
| C．The idea is to ski on the surface of the water. |
| D．Your ski tips should be pointing out of the water. |
| E．Before you start water skiing, there are a few supplies you' 11 need. |
| F．Of your two helpers, you need one to drive the boat and one to observe. |
| G．In trick skiing, the water skier attempts gymnastic-like tricks while water skiing. |
6 . Spring and summer are the best seasons of the year for lots of activities, especially jogging(慢跑). This kind of running is the choice of many people who live in the city, work in the office and want to keep healthy.
1. Make good preparations before jogging.
2. Do fitting warming-up activities
Every runner, especially the beginners should know that all physical activities without proper warming up can cause a terrible pain and result in harm to muscles. It will probably lead to a final discomfort in your body or even disease.
3.
Every type of sport is special and useful in its own way. While jogging can sometimes bring pain and discomfort, it really offers you greater joy and satisfaction. So don’t step back.
| A．Listen to your body signals. |
| B．Never give in to difficulties while jogging |
| C．However, jogging without preparation will bring great harm. |
| D．One of the best ways to prepare is to go to specialized (专门的) shops. |
| E．Just go in for jogging, but remember to follow the above rules |
| F．Therefore, you should make it a habit to warm up before jogging |
| G．Here are some basic rules to make jogging safe, useful and comfortable |
7 . If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out.
Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day.
Your metabolism(新陈代谢) gets a head start.
There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.
| A．You will stick to your diet. |
| B．Your quality of sleep improves. |
| C．You prefer healthy food to fast food. |
| D．There is no reason you should exercise in the morning. |
| E．You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise. |
| F．After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day. |
| G．If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you’re doing it now, then listen up! |
Playing badminton can be a fantastic sport.
Build a strong body
You get to run up and down the court.You jump up high and bend down low when playing.Your movement has to be flexible,with good hand-eye coordination（协调）.The movements give your legs good exercise.At the same time,swinging the racket exercises your arms,shoulders,stomach and back.Before you know it,your entire body will benefit from better coordination.
Have a good heart
Playing badminton can actually lower your blood pressure,and reduce your chances of heart disease.
Enjoy a colorful social life
Gyms often host leagues,tournaments,and parties.
Make a Slim figure
| A．You can even grow stronger and more attractive |
| B．Playing the game,you can make your heart stronger |
| C．To people of different ages it is also an easy light exercise |
| D．It is important to drink plenty of water when playing the sport |
| E．You can find a badminton court in public parks or some gyms |
| F．They provide chances for you to meet friends,or other people with similar interests |
| G．Of course,one of the most welcome benefits of playing badminton is always quick weight loss |
