1 . Sports can help us a lot. Taking exercises can make us strong. In collective sports like basketball, volleyball or football, we will learn the importance of cooperation. And sports can also help us relax after work or study.
However, as the saying goes, “there are two sides of everything.” Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves if we are not careful enough when participating in sports activities. What’s more, too much or hard practice can be bad for our health.
Sports can make us healthy both physically and psychologically. It is also a good way for people to know each other and can improve friendship between people. So long as we are careful enough, sports can do us nothing but good.
1. Too much exercise can be ________ for us.A.good | B.enough | C.bad | D.helpful |
A.help people to know each other | B.improve friendship between people |
C.do us nothing but good if we are careful | D.All of the above |
A.Sports can help us relax after work or study. |
B.Sports can only make us healthy physically. |
C.Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves when participating in sports activities. |
D.Basketball and volleyball are both collective sports. |
A.Sports and health | B.Everybody must do sports |
C.Sports are nothing to people | D.No one likes sports |
2 . Not long after the first fitness magazine was published, a list probably followed soon after, ranking the best fitness equipment. This tradition has continued, with the implied message: use this and exercise will be yours.
And that's part of the problem, says Dr. Lieberman, a professor of Harvard University. There isn't one “best” anything to achieve fitness. Besides, people understand exercise is good for them. Knowledge about exercise still doesn't motivate.
Before you can answer why, it helps to look at history. Before the Industrial Revolution, people fetched water and walked up stairs because they had to. But then technology made life and work easier. Exercise has become something that people have to carve out time for. “It's a fundamental instinct to avoid physical activity when it's neither necessary nor rewarding,” he says.
It would seem like being healthy would qualify as necessary, but a doctor's prescription to exercise “can make it like taking cod liver oil,” Lieberman says. “Sometimes it works, but more often than not, it doesn't. And it's still coming across as an order, and “not having a heart attack in five years is not an immediate reward,” says Dr. Beth Frates, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.
People might not want to exercise because it's never been enjoyable. Most of us probably have memories of gym class, not being picked for a team, or being in a fitness center that's filled with in-shape people. The majority don't feel excited. They feel that exercise isn't for them, but it can be. Coaching people in an empowering and motivating way can work much better than ordering someone to exercise. It starts with an expanded definition of what counts as exercise, and an injection of what's rarely used to describe exercise, but is certainly allowed: namely, fun.
1. What does the underlined “this” in paragraph 1 refer to?A.The magazine. | B.The tradition. | C.The equipment. | D.The message. |
A.It improves life quality. | B.It saves people's time. |
C.It drives social progress. | D.It makes exercise less likely. |
A.To attach importance to health. | B.To present a doctor's prescription. |
C.To explain exercise is considered inessential. | D.To introduce the latest medical application. |
A.Exercise should be made more joyful. | B.It's more fun to work out with others. |
C.We may encounter bad workout experiences. | D.Orders work well to motivate people to exercise. |
3 . 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. |
A.Interesting. | B.Difficult. | C.Friendly. | D.Exciting. |
A.Adjusting the breath. | B.Enjoying one’s free time. |
C.Correcting the movement. | D.Keeping one’s attention. |
A.They are not sports. | B.They attracted many teenagers. |
C.They are beneficial and helpful. | D.They were invented to protect others. |
4 . A lot of teenagers in middle school want to do more sports.
Watching TV and playing video games are becoming more and more popular among teenagers.
One of the biggest problems in our society today is obesity,and it's not just a problem with adults. More and more kids are becoming overweight.
Encouraging teenagers to do more sports also benefits parents. It is a great way for parents to show they love their kids.
Doing sports is a great way for teenagers to get out of the house,get moving,make friends and keep healthy. So why not join in and get into sports today?
A.They may find new friends in this way |
B.Doing sports helps teenagers grow faster |
C.They prefer to stay at home rather than go out |
D.Joining in a team sport will help teenagers get some exercise without feeling pressured to lose weight |
E.Teenagers want to be stronger through doing sports |
F.Parents can play with them and help them practice sports |
G.Many do it because they think it will make them become more popular |
5 . Depression(抑郁症)in young adult males, ages 18 or 19, is linked to a 20% greater risk of having a heart attack in middle age, according to a new Swedish study.
The link can be partly explained by poorer stress resilience(抗压能力)and lower physical fitness among teens with mental disorders.
The research included 238,013 men born between 1958 and 1962 who were given examinations in adolescence(青春期)and were then followed into middle age(up to the age of 58 years). A total of 34,503 men were diagnosed(诊断)with a mental disorder.
The study found that a mental disorder in young adulthond was linked to a higher risk of having heart attack by middle age. Compared to men without a mental illness in young adulthood,the risk of heart attack was 20%higher among men with a diagnosis.
“We already knew that men who were physically fit in adolescence seem less likely to keep fitness in later years if they have low stress resilience,” said study author Dr. Bergh, “Our research has also shown that low stress resilience is also connected with a greater tendency towards bad behavior, such as higher risks of smoking, drinking and other drug use.”
“Better fitness in adolescence is likely to help protect against later heart disease, particularly if people stay fit as they age. Physical activities may also reduce some of the bad effects of stress. Those in poor health could benefit from additional support to encourage exercise and develop plans to deal with stress,” said Bergh.
1. How does the author develop paragraph 3?A.By giving examples. | B.By listing figures. |
C.By making a comparison. | D.By drawing a conclusion. |
A.Smoke more. | B.Eat more. | C.Sleep less. | D.Do less exercise. |
A.Physical activities add to stress. | B.Stress may cause heart disease. |
C.Taking exercise is unnecessary. | D.Staying fit is of great importance. |
A.Entertainment. | B.Health. | C.Education. | D.Fashion. |
6 . Whether you are a professional or an amateur, basketball is the best sport for you.
Here are some of the benefits you can acquire from playing basketball.
• Improve your fitness levels.
Playing basketball will definitely improve your fitness levels. Basketball is an amazing cardiovascular(心血管的) exercise, which is beneficial to people with heart problems.
• Encourage teamwork.
Basketball requires team work to achieve a common objective.
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Making a shot or winning can really improve your child's self-esteem, which is a vital aspect during childhood. Children with confidence are able to overcome challenges better, according to recent studies.
• Develop social skills.
It brings individuals together and helps create friendship and bonds. This provides a great opportunity for children who are shy, as it helps them interact with new friends.
Although there are no drawbacks associated to playing basketball, it is necessary that you perform other exercises to improve your speed and power.
A.Build up your muscles. |
B.Improve confidence and self-esteem. |
C.The players have to work as a team to guarantee a win. |
D.Social skills will help your child function better in life. |
E.Basketball gains popularity worldwide due to various reasons. |
F.Generally speaking, basketball is one of the safest sports in the world. |
G.Moreover, it aids in oxygen circulation and blood distribution throughout the body. |
7 . Why play sports? You might say “to get exercise” and you would be right. To have fun? That's true, too. But there's more.
Girls who play sports do better in school. You might think that athletics will take up all your study time.
Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills.
Sports are good for a girl's health. In addition to being fit and keeping a healthy weight, girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke. And later in life, girls who exercise are less likely to get breast cancer or osteoporosis(骨质疏松症).
Playing sports improves self-confidence.
A.Exercise cuts the pressure. |
B.Sports teach valuable life skills. |
C.Regular exercise increases quality of life. |
D.In fact, there are at least five more reasons. |
E.Girls who play sports feel better about themselves. |
F.Playing sports offers children more than just physical benefits. |
G.But research shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who don't. |
8 . The use of technology reaches all areas of the school world, including the subject of Physical Education. But working at a distance and without going to the school may seem a little complicated. However, this selection of applications (apps)is ideal for bringing sports education out of school.
Munzee
A gaming app in which students participate through their smartphones. It consists of searching and catching 'munzee' throughout the city. The munzees are cards with a QR code(二维码)that the teacher will hide and that the students must find in order to obtain points and advance in the game. To play the game you only need a mobile device with GPS and Wi-Fi.
Activilandia
This app seeks to promote a balanced diet and the practice of physical exercise in children between 6 and 12 years of age. To this end, they have developed this virtual theme park to fight overweight. The game combines recreational and educational content to convey that with small changes in lifestyle great health benefits can be achieved.
FTT Radio
Motivation is part of the training: with a favorable mood, the performance of physical exercises becomes much more bearable and tiredness is less noticeable. Under this concept this app has been created, which contains a great amount of music with high energy to activate the body and the mind. In addition, it contains songs of all types to suit musical tastes.
Genius App Manager
It aims to encourage children to move around and to reduce the use of digital devices. It gives the possibility of having a parental control for adults to block some applications. It also offers functions such as setting time for homework, sleeping, eating or showering.
1. Which app offers the opportunity of a citywide exploration?A.Munzee. |
B.Activilandia. |
C.FIT Radio. |
D.Genius App Manager. |
A.A kid who finds exercise hard to keep on. |
B.A kid who has an unbearable personality. |
C.A kid who is bad-tempered. |
D.A kid who is very energetic. |
A.It is used on mobile devices. |
B.It can help users do homework. |
C.It can block parents using some apps. |
D.It can limit user's access to digital contents. |
9 . Lloyd Black decided to join the Anytime Fitness gym in Semmes, Alabama last year after he found himself struggling to accomplish simple household tasks. The 91-year-old man hoped that joining a gym might help him build strength and reduce his aches and pains. Over the past year, Black has been faithfully coming to the gym three times a week. His overalls (工装裤) really catch plenty of attention. He says that he prefers to wear overalls during his workouts because they are comfortable, and he has “trouble keeping his trousers up” other-wise.
When Black first joined Anytime Fitness, gym manager Ashley Seaman said he could barely last 10 minutes on the treadmill (跑步机) without becoming winded. Now, however, the senior can effortlessly do power walking for thirty minutes before moving on to his workout routine. As a means of praising Black for his advance, Seaman recently named Black “Mem-ber of the Month”.
He also takes time to help other seniors new to the gym learn how to use the weightlifting machines. “He's just a friendly soul. He will go to the other elderly members and show them how to use the machines,” Seaman shared in a post on the gym's Facebook page. “Someone like him always encourages others to keep it up and include fitness in their life,” the post reads. “Seeing him work out three times a week in his overalls brightens our day!”
As a result of his work at the gym, Black finds it easier to mow (割) the seven acres of grass at his house and tool around in his woodworking shop. He experiences less daily dis-comfort and moves more easily. He always says, “Age is just a number and it doesn't mean you can't get into the gym.”
1. What makes Black draw the attention of the gym members?A.His too slow pace. | B.His unique clothes. |
C.His difference in age. | D.His clinical symptoms. |
A.His physical quality. |
B.His operational skills. |
C.His willingness to help others. |
D.His great progress in workouts. |
A.He's inspiring. | B.He's ambitious. |
C.He's respectful. | D.He’s demanding. |
A.It's never too late to take exercise. |
B.The stronger the body, the more intelligent the brain. |
C.Walk a hundred steps after dinner and live to ninety -nine. |
D.Practise long-distance running daily, getting older and younger. |
10 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World
People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.
These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.
For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.
All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.
·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.
·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.
·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.
·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.
·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.
1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?A.104,944. | B.107,601. | C.About 150,000. | D.About 250,000. |
A.Michigan Stadium. | B.Beaver Stadium. | C.Ohio Stadium. | D.Kyle Field. |
A.They host big games. | B.They have become tourist attractions. |
C.They were built by Americans. | D.They are favored by architects. |