1 . Until quarantine (隔离期) ends, we are left picturing what sport we might do: working out at the gym, playing on a competitive sports team, swimming, biking, or rock climbing. However, we don’t often think of martial arts as possible activities; instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Martial arts aren’t considered a sport, right?

Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts aren’t much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. They’re much less boring and much less arduous sport than they’re usually described as in movies, so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.

Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms, sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head. And practicing it can help you learn to stay more focused, which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.

Martial arts also improve your coordination (协调性), and greatly improve your posture (姿势). I have personally seen students go from slouching (没精打采) to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.

There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts. Whichever one you like better, know that all of them are good choices.

1. What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?

A．They often have people hurt.	B．They are difficult to practice.
C．People have a wrong view on it.	D．People practice them more often.

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

A．Interesting.

B．Difficult.

C．Friendly.

D．Exciting.

3. What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?

A．Adjusting the breath.	B．Enjoying one’s free time.
C．Correcting the movement.	D．Keeping one’s attention.

4. What does the writer think of martial arts?

A．They are not sports.	B．They attracted many teenagers.
C．They are beneficial and helpful.	D．They were invented to protect others.

2 . I was born with eye disease. At school I even couldn’t read the blackboard. By the time I got to university, I couldn’t really see images(图像) at all. I just can tell the difference between light and dark. In the first year of my PHD, I was almost 100% blind.

When I was young I used to get very angry if I encountered something I found difficult or couldn’t do because of my eyes. But over time I learned that wasn’t a helpful response. There’s no point getting wound up by the fact that I can’t see, because it won’t change it.

I started climbing when I was young. My dad took me up my first rock route(路线) when I was two. All my early climbing was outdoor traditional climbing. My dad had been in the Mountain Rescue and was part of Mountaineering Club, so we would go for weekends away climbing throughout the UK.

He taught me everything I know and I led my first route outside when I was 11. At this time I could just about see well enough to place rock gear（齿轮）, but not well enough to pick out the routes from the ground. People are usually amazed when they discover that not only do I climb, but I also lead climbs.

At university I joined the Mountaineering Club and was able to climb much more frequently. We had regular trips to indoor walls and weekends away outdoors. I developed a great circle of climbing friends and went on multiple trips to Europe. On these I started Alpine climbing and ice climbing too.

There was a time when I thought I might have to give up leading as my eyesight got worse. But I never thought I would stop climbing. I just learnt to adapt myself to the eye disease with the support of my friends. It’s quite possible that I wouldn’t be as good a climber if I weren’t blind — if I didn’t have these challenges. That concentration and determination is built through my disability.

1. How did the author eventually respond to his eye problem?

A．He ended up feeling annoyed.	B．He accepted it and faced it bravely
C．He sought help from others	D．He quit his study at university.

2. What can we learn about the author’s father from Paragraphs 3 and 4?

A．He was a professional climber at university.

B．He ran his own mountaineering club.

C．He taught his son to do outdoor climbing.

D．He introduced his son to a love of rocks.

3. What does the author believe contributed to his success in climbing?

A．His disability.	B．His university.
C．His father.	D．The Mountaineering Club.

4. Which of the following can be the best title?

A．A Blind Man’s Life Struggle.	B．Mountain Climbing Experience.
C．Courses on Rock Climbing.	D．Determination and Experience.

3 . When you prepare to go mountain biking, there are a few things to keep in mind.

    1    Work out whether you plan on taking exciting trips far off the beaten path or riding on more standard trails, and whether you want to complete long-distance mountain journeys or shorter ones.

The next step is to make sure you have a good understanding of the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s Rules of the Trail.    2     First, make sure to only ride on open trails. This means staying away from private property, closed roads, and especially wilderness areas. Be considerate of others who are using the same paths as you, be they mountain bikers, horseback riders, or mountain climbers. If the path is narrow, slow your bike or walk it to give your fellow travelers room.

The third step is to make sure you have a bike that is appropriate for the type of riding you plan to do.     3     Don’t be afraid to shop around quite a bit—after all, this is something you’ll be spending quite some time on, and a bad fit can make for a lot of suffering down the trail. The type of bike you choose is entirely dependent on the style of mountain biking you wish to pursue, so think it through carefully.

Finally, get gear together for your trip and choose some trails. Always make sure you are entirely self-sufficient on the trail.     4     It is also important to carry a sturdy helmet, and any tools or supplies you’ll need to do quick repairs or changes if the weather turns.    5    

Just remember, this isn’t a competition—unless of course you’re racing—so just stick to what you find fun, and take it all at your own pace. Happy trails!

A．Be careful of animals on the path.

B．Make sure to carry enough water and food.

C．Test riding different bikes to find the right one for you.

D．Choose short runs that can help you get used to the sport.

E．The first step is to decide what sort of riding you plan to do.

F．In a word, don’t get yourself in trouble and burden others.

G．Make sure you look after your environment and get on with others along the way.

4 . 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    

1. Make good preparations before jogging.

    2    There, you’ll have an opportunity to find and buy all the necessary sportsware. Pay attention to the selection of jogging shoes, if you don’t want to suffer from the feeling of heaviness, pain and leg swelling after the run. With all these pieces of wisdom. your body will be truly grateful to you.

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    Actually, it usually just takes you 15 minutes to increase the range of motion of our joints and warm up every muscle of the body.

3.    4    When running, you usually feel physical and mental pleasure. Sometimes this pleasure can be replaced by negative feelings or even some kind of pain. No matter how healthy you’re, you should always pay attention to how your body reacts. If something is wrong during your jog or run, the body will certainly let you know by giving you some hints(暗示). Watchfulness can help you avoid all possible aftereffects of over exercise.

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.    5    I hope these tips will help you prepare yourself for jogging and avoid any serious issues.

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

5 . Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. Given that it's so easy to take up the sport, a lot of beginners jump right into running without actually knowing what it takes to establish a healthy routine.

    1    . If you are just starting out, avoid the following things to help you increase your chances of running success.

Doing too much too soon

One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is doing too much too soon. Picking up a new hobby like running is no doubt exciting. Runners need to ease into the sport before increasing the distance.    2    .

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Beginners might think they need to run nearly every day to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn't be further from the truth.    4    ， especially for beginners whose muscles and bones haven't yet been conditioned for such intense (剧烈的) exercise. So it's important to give your body ample rest between workouts. Follow a training plan that includes rest days.

Comparing yourself to others

    5    , You're excited about running, so you are probably reading running blogs, magazines and message boards where you might start to feel inadequate about your own running pace. Instead of getting down on yourself， remember that every runner was once a beginner and use their success as motivation!

A．Not running every day

B．Not taking rest days

C．Running is a demanding activity which can be really hard on your body

D．As mentioned, a healthy routine is what they attach importance to

E．When starting out with running, it's tough not to compare yourself to others

F．Many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (干扰) with training or lead to injury

G．It will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue with your new running routine