1 . “The popularity of baduanjin among young people is increasing, _________ since people spent so much time at home during COVID-19,” says 28-year-old Li Jianlin, who works as a fitness content _________ for Keep, one of the most popular apps for sports lovers in China, and it _________ online fitness programs.

“Many young people go to the gym, or workout regularly. _________, a phased (阶段性的) and slow approach to recovering exercise after COVID-19 is the best way to _________ pre-COVID-19 fitness levels. So baduanjin, which uses breathing and concentration skills to improve body and mind, through eight well-designed results, has won the hearts of the young during _________,” says Li.

Li, who graduated from the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports with a _________ in aerobics (有氧运动) in 2018, has _________ baduanjin exercise programs for the platform’s users, which were _________ earlier this year. Available in three different levels, the programs have received __________ feedback from users.

“Seventy percent are young people, under the age of 30. The programs give detailed __________ and demonstrate the movements from different angles (角度),” says Li.

Keep’s baduanjin programs have been __________ more than 5.41 million times, and about 36,000 users have added them to their __________. “Since it also involves meditation (冥想) and __________ exercises, it’s also regarded as a way for young people to relax and deal with __________,” he adds.

1.

A．apparently

B．especially

C．ultimately

D．slightly

2.

A．creator

B．visitor

C．inventor

D．governor

3.

A．detects

B．displays

C．offers

D．reveals

4.

A．Therefore

B．Hence

C．Otherwise

D．However

5.

A．regain

B．rebuild

C．retell

D．remember

6.

A．fever

B．vacation

C．recovery

D．treatment

7.

A．class

B．subject

C．game

D．major

8.

A．found

B．produced

C．discovered

D．switched

9.

A．cancelled

B．selected

C．launched

D．responded

10.

A．warm

B．realistic

C．worthwhile

D．abnormal

11.

A．conduction

B．plans

C．materials

D．instructions

12.

A．surveyed

B．observed

C．watched

D．witnessed

13.

A．favorites

B．habits

C．notes

D．memories

14.

A．singing

B．jumping

C．dancing

D．breathing

15.

A．stress

B．anger

C．doubt

D．leisure

2 . I had been skiing since childhood. I’d _________ fallen, I’d never crashed into anything, and I’d _________ mostly to the “blue” trails — the ones for intermediate (中级水平的) skiers. Therefore, for my first day on the mountain, I decided to _________ a blue run, one I had done many times before.

When I reached the top of the blue trails — only chairlift (缆椅), though, something in the atmosphere _________. Why was it so cold? Were the blue trails always this sharp? The rhythm of the chairlift started to sound less _________.

It _________ that simply having skied “many times before” didn’t mean I was getting better at it. There’s a large body of _________ showing that practice—or even just doing — doesn’t make us any better at the activity, so it is with skiing. The joy of getting better sometimes comes along with the _________ of getting worse.

One afternoon, I took a chairlift with a retired ski _________ named Bob. When I told him I was struggling, he __________ to watch me take an easy slope and assessed what I was doing wrong.

Bob __________ me that the learning process looks a lot like backsliding (倒退). When babies first learn to walk, they progress from __________ imitation. Sometimes it seems that we’re losing ground, but we’re actually __________ a new skill. An __________ attempt is often a sign that you’re learning.

“You’re skiing better already!” he shouted at me.

“Thank you!” I yelled back.

Then I skied a few more feet and __________.

1.

A．frequently

B．rarely

C．mostly

D．steadily

2.

A．submitted

B．reduced

C．stuck

D．restricted

3.

A．tackle

B．declare

C．change

D．skip

4.

A．continued

B．emerged

C．conflicted

D．disappeared

5.

A．refreshed

B．sensitive

C．alien

D．harmonious

6.

A．took on

B．turned out

C．held on

D．worked out

7.

A．trend

B．custom

C．prejudice

D．evidence

8.

A．pain

B．influence

C．bonus

D．award

9.

A．official

B．director

C．constructor

D．instructor

10.

A．offered

B．learned

C．managed

D．preferred

11.

A．urged

B．reminded

C．guaranteed

D．stimulated

12.

A．similar

B．regular

C．random

D．effective

13.

A．unlocking

B．switching

C．testing

D．suspending

14.

A．anxious

B．awkward

C．aimless

D．early

15.

A．fell

B．balanced

C．proceeded

D．abandoned

3 . My mother turned ninety. I knew I needed to find a senior _______ center. Not for her — for me. If I were at her age, I would want to stay in shape to _______ life, getting a lot of pleasure. Yes, walking in local parks was my _______, but I wasn’t so active as before.

I called a nearby center, “Do you have aerobics (有氧运动) classes _______ for seniors?” “Sure. Come and check us out! We start at 10 am,” the receptionist (接待员) replied and _______. The next morning, I went there. One part of me was _______ that the class was too easy, not doing me any good. The other part feared it was too hard for me to _______.

When I came into the room, a woman _______ me, “Oh, you’re new. Welcome.” Then the music started. The hour-long workout woke up the muscles I didn’t often _______ in daily walks, suiting me fine. I became a member there. My classmates ranged in age from fifty to ninety. Most gave the exercises their own ________, doing as much or little as they could. ________ no one kept score. Soon I learned physical well-being wasn’t the only ________ there. During breaks, people chatted happily. Whenever some people were ________ we asked around. Were they busy? Were they in hospital? Moreover, we signed cards for those who were ill.

I ________ to be in good shape now as I’ve hoped. Still, I’m grateful for things more valuable from the class — close friendships and new social ________.

1.

A．leisure

B．fitness

C．community

D．learning

2.

A．change

B．remember

C．wait

D．enjoy

3.

A．routine

B．aim

C．challenge

D．plan

4.

A．attached

B．familiar

C．appropriate

D．vital

5.

A．comforted

B．invited

C．promised

D．welcomed

6.

A．sure

B．disappointed

C．anxious

D．hopeful

7.

A．make up for

B．look down on

C．get down to

D．keep up with

8.

A．greeted

B．recognized

C．helped

D．introduced

9.

A．relax

B．stretch

C．strengthen

D．use

10.

A．improvement

B．agreement

C．interpretation

D．conclusion

11.

A．Fortunately

B．Consequently

C．Naturally

D．Surprisingly

12.

A．problem

B．contribution

C．standard

D．focus

13.

A．lonely

B．absent

C．unhappy

D．tired

14.

A．fail

B．manage

C．attempt

D．continue

15.

A．backgrounds

B．connections

C．skills

D．duties

4 . I have been in love with Yoga for many years. The practice of Yoga can lead to a ________ between mind and body. In the training, there is a ________ motion that has been one of my favorite poses. Each time I participate in this practice, I feel a deep sense of ________ with all those in the group.

Instead of standing alone, the class stands in a ________ close enough for us to hold hands. Each of us gives and ________ trust and support from one to another. As a unit we shift our ________ to one foot, resting the other foot against our ankle or our leg muscle. Slowly we ________ the hand position so that we are palm to palm. We ________ our arms and create a crown (王冠) of hands above our heads.

A slight ________ may start and soon we realize we have the ________ of each person in the circle, trusting them to protect us from ________. We feel a sense of security, closing our eyes knowing we are ________. In time we return to standing on two feet before shifting to ________ on the other foot.

As we finish, there is a moment of silence for us to ________ absorb the love and support we have received. Balance with support makes standing together ________ in community. So much better than standing alone.

1.

A．separation

B．conflict

C．harmony

D．adjustment

2.

A．bending

B．standing

C．jumping

D．sliding

3.

A．pride

B．belonging

C．patience

D．connection

4.

A．circle

B．line

C．crowd

D．shelter

5.

A．receives

B．offers

C．assures

D．affords

6.

A．strength

B．power

C．weight

D．energy

7.

A．improve

B．change

C．lower

D．challenge

8.

A．tighten

B．loose

C．wave

D．raise

9.

A．shake

B．touch

C．hug

D．push

10.

A．honor

B．support

C．sympathy

D．respect

11.

A．failing

B．releasing

C．injuring

D．falling

12.

A．safe

B．confident

C．smart

D．independent

13.

A．struggling

B．dancing

C．skating

D．balancing

14.

A．secretly

B．individually

C．eventually

D．purposely

15.

A．popular

B．unique

C．strong

D．effective

5 . As a young boy, I loved being active. All I really wanted to do was to _______ my football shoes and play out with my friends. As I’ve got older, my love for physical activity hasn’t declined. This is why I was so _______ to be involved in the Creating Active Schools framework.

In the early stages of my time at Peel Park Primary, my two main _______ were to reform the PE course and to increase our participation in competitive sports. We achieved these _______in a short time.

Just as I’ll never love art, many of our _______ will never love football or tennis. That’s why

_______ a way to move, which works for each child, is vital. What we can do is get opportunities for every child to love being physically _______.

We therefore _______ our own school Bike Library. We have already received many rental_______. We also thought about how to arrange the school day, allowing all children to ________ our equipment freely and easily. Besides, we also have a “PA” lesson which has a total ________ choice for the children. They can ________ on the trees, go on the bikes and play games with their friends. This change from thinking has ________ participation in the “traditional PE” from pupils, who typically didn’t love sports. A win, win!

Now I’m looking forward to our next ________ on this journey to improving pupils’ lives. The ________ of this project as it expands, is huge.

1.

A．put away

B．take out

C．put on

D．try on

2.

A．eager

B．disappointed

C．polite

D．annoyed

3.

A．hobbies

B．aims

C．tales

D．difficulties

4.

A．slowly

B．partly

C．carefully

D．successfully

5.

A．colleagues

B．pupils

C．leaders

D．friends

6.

A．finding

B．approving

C．discussing

D．reusing

7.

A．mature

B．attractive

C．powerful

D．active

8.

A．helped

B．opened

C．praised

D．reached

9.

A．posters

B．signals

C．requests

D．books

10.

A．access

B．repair

C．buy

D．study

11.

A．easy

B．obvious

C．wise

D．free

12.

A．swing

B．sleep

C．chat

D．read

13.

A．stopped

B．improved

C．reduced

D．affected

14.

A．skill

B．dream

C．step

D．challenge

15.

A．puzzle

B．goal

C．honor

D．potential

6 . 340-pound Andy Duran decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding.

However, Duran’s _________ began before he even stepped on a skateboard. He couldn’t find any resources (资源) for _________ skateboarders—what types of skateboards to _________ and where to buy plus-size shirts.

What Duran did find instead was an unfounded _________. “People say that if you’re over 190 pounds you shouldn’t be on a skateboard,” he says.

Determined to do something to _________ the description of plus-size people in sports, Duran set up Chub Rollz—a skateboarding community for overweight skateboarders. To encourage plus-size people to _________ the fun sport, Duran created a list of recommended _________ for them. He also hosted skateboarding classes to teach beginners.

The comments on Chub Rollz have been _________. Following an article about his action on the Internet, Duran received a lot of messages from _________ showing thanks for giving them courage to stand on skateboards.

Duran believes a lot more needs to be done to __________ body image stereotypes (成见). “Maybe skateboard shops should create a __________ environment for us and all types of boards should be made—everyone is making lighter products, but sometimes we need other __________,” he explains. For those __________ about taking up their favorite sports due to their __________, Duran has this to say, “Be __________ to yourself, as you’re often your worst critic (批评家). That you don’t see it doesn’t mean you can’t do it.”

1.

A．chances

B．protests

C．challenges

D．arrangements

2.

A．new

B．fat

C．gifted

D．young

3.

A．register

B．design

C．sell

D．try

4.

A．proof

B．guideline

C．report

D．belief

5.

A．check

B．change

C．stress

D．match

6.

A．play

B．promote

C．like

D．rate

7.

A．products

B．books

C．hobbies

D．sizes

8.

A．unusual

B．positive

C．informal

D．immediate

9.

A．volunteers

B．students

C．strangers

D．neighbors

10.

A．understand

B．control

C．compare

D．remove

11.

A．safe

B．competitive

C．welcoming

D．healthy

12.

A．choices

B．plans

C．measures

D．experiences

13.

A．careful

B．curious

C．certain

D．doubtful

14.

A．skill

B．weight

C．popularity

D．age

15.

A．useful

B．open

C．kind

D．faithful

7 . 36-year-old Andy decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding. The only _______ he expected to encounter was his own ability to get back into the sport after so long. _______, the 340-pound skateboarder soon realized that was the least of his problems.

Andy's challenges began even _______ he stepped on a skateboard. He couldn't find any resources, like the type of boards to try, for _______ skaters. What Andy did find instead was a (an) _______ belief that plus-sized people should not be skating.

Determined to change people's _______ of plus- sized people in sports, Andy founded Chub Rollz—a skateboarding community for fat skaters. He knew not only did he need to get back into skating to prove people _______, but he needed to _______ a safe space where others can show themselves as well.

To inspire plus-sized people to _______ the fun sport, Andy made a list of recommended products for them and also hosted skateboarding classes to _______ beginners. The ________ to Chub Rollz was incredibly positive.

Following an article about his initiative in the San Francisco Chronicle (纪事报), Andy, received numerous messages from ________ expressing gratefulness for giving them the ________ to stand up to critics.

For those ________ to go after their desired activity due to their body size, Andy has this to say: “Never let others' opinions and self-doubt ruin the chance to ________ something new.”

1.

A．barrier

B．task

C．adventure

D．target

2.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Undoubtedly

D．Fortunately

3.

A．after

B．before

C．when

D．until

4.

A．male

B．ambitious

C．elderly

D．overweight

5.

A．easily-forgotten

B．long-held

C．interesting

D．convincing

6.

A．expectation

B．impression

C．description

D．knowledge

7.

A．selfish

B．dishonest

C．sensitive

D．wrong

8.

A．create

B．imagine

C．enter

D．occupy

9.

A．make sense of

B．give way to

C．take up

D．remark on

10.

A．question

B．persuade

C．sponsor

D．teach

11.

A．approach

B．solution

C．response

D．entrance

12.

A．consumers

B．skaters

C．strangers

D．customers

13.

A．patience

B．need

C．courage

D．curiosity

14.

A．unlikely

B．unsuitable

C．content

D．hesitant

15.

A．try

B．discover

C．introduce

D．assess