1 . Exercise and I have never had a good relationship due to my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my cup of tea. The instructor would always say: “Don’t worry about the
A.allowed | B.expected | C.invited | D.forced |
A.risked | B.avoided | C.kept | D.regretted |
A.on duty | B.in shape | C.on guard | D.in touch |
A.happened | B.demanded | C.decided | D.remembered |
A.only | B.hardly | C.gradually | D.absolutely |
A.satisfied | B.eager | C.annoyed | D.afraid |
A.imagined | B.reminded | C.permitted | D.encouraged |
A.proud | B.generous | C.sure | D.careful |
A.stages | B.steps | C.costs | D.achievements |
A.patience | B.curiosity | C.embarrassment | D.fear |
A.familiar | B.perfect | C.independent | D.grateful |
A.feel | B.accept | C.compare | D.display |
A.separate | B.excuse | C.save | D.discourage |
A.sense | B.trouble | C.contact | D.peace |
A.healthy | B.successful | C.professional | D.frank |
2 . Many of us start exercising in the hope of losing unwanted pounds. Unquestionably, aiming to be more active is a good thing. But if the main reason is to lose weight, your resolution could very well come to nothing.
For starters, exercise is typically futile for weight loss. Take walking for example. A 150-pound person who walks for 30 minutes will burn, on average, around 140 calories. That’s equal to one can of soda — not exactly a great return on your investment of time and effort. It’s much easier just to skip the soda.
When exercise is added to a diet, the results are equally unimpressive. Researchers found that a combination of dieting and exercising brought no greater weight loss than dieting alone after six months. At 12 months, the diet-and-exercise combination showed an advantage, but it was slight — about 4 pounds.
In studies where exercise has produced meaningful weight loss, participants burned at least 400 to 500 calories per session on five or more days a week. To achieve that, a 150-pound person would need to walk a minimum of 90 minutes or run 30 minutes per day. In short, sessions need to go well beyond what most of us are willing or able to do. And even if we manage to make that much effort, our bodies often compensate (抵消) by eagerness for more food and slowing down metabolism (新陈代谢), effects that over time limit how many pounds we lose.
When exercise fails to meet our weight-loss expectations, we often stop working out. Perhaps the biggest problem with exercising to drop pounds is that it turns physical activity into punishment — a price we have to pay for a slimmer body. How many times have you heard someone say “I’ll need to do extra exercise” after eating too much? We treat exercise as a form of self-punishment for being “bad.” In this case, we’re unlikely to keep doing it for very long.
The conclusion is that we’re more likely to treat exercise positively and actually do it when we focus on our well-being rather than our weight.
1. What does the underlined word “futile” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Necessary. | B.Popular. | C.Dangerous. | D.Useless. |
A.You will burn 140 calories every day. |
B.You will lose 4 pounds in a month. |
C.You might have a higher metabolic rate. |
D.You might eat more than usual. |
A.They are unlikely to really enjoy it. |
B.They find it too challenging physically. |
C.They have difficulty resisting (抵抗) delicious food. |
D.They turn their attention to their well-being. |
A.How long should you exercise a day to lose weight? |
B.What are the best exercises for losing weight? |
C.Weight loss: why exercise is the wrong path |
D.Exercise and weight loss: a pair of brothers |
1.问题:因学业紧张,疏于活动;
2.建议:要合理安排,正常锻炼。
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be Sporty, Be Healthy
Hello, everyone!
I feel honored to be here to talk to you on exercise.
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4 . In recent years, many Americans of both sexes and various ages have become interested in improving their bodies. They have become devoted to physical fitness. The need to exercise has almost become compulsive (禁不住的) with many persons who have a strong desire to be more physically fit.
By nature, Americans are enthusiastic (充满热情的) about their hobbies and pastimes. They apply this enthusiasm to jogging/running. As a result, there are running clubs to join and many books and magazines to read about running.
The desire to be physically fit is explained by a “passion” for good health. The high rate of heart attacks in the 1960s caused an increase on the part of the public in improving the human body. Middle-aged men especially suffer from heart attacks. Thus, they are one group more strongly interested in physical exercise. In fact, many doctors encourage their patients to become more physically active, especially those who have sedentary jobs. It is interesting to note that the rate of heart attacks began to decrease in the 1970s and it is still decreasing. Physical fitness currently enjoys a favored role in the United States. It is a new “love” that many Americans have cherished. Will it last long? Only time can tell—or until another “new passion” comes along.
1. In recent years, many Americans have become interested in improving their bodies because _________.A.they are enthusiastic about their hobbies and pastimes |
B.they have a strong desire to be more physically fit |
C.there are many running clubs to join |
D.there are many books and magazines to read about running |
A.going in for all kinds of sports | B.joining running clubs |
C.jogging/running | D.reading books and magazines about running |
A.are more interested in taking physical exercise |
B.are compulsive joggers |
C.are enthusiastic and energetic about hobbies and pastimes |
D.are encouraged by their doctors to go in for jogging/running |
A.involving physical work | B.secondary |
C.energy-consuming | D.needing much sitting |
5 . Last week, we went to the park again. My little five-year-old daughter Ruthie seemed
“I just do it,” she said with a shrug, and started on her second pass. Seemingly, if l learnt the
That day on the rock wall
A.stronger | B.smaller | C.taller | D.weaker |
A.ordered | B.encouraged | C.begged | D.advised |
A.doubted | B.denied | C.confirmed | D.persuaded |
A.However | B.Instead | C.Therefore | D.Besides |
A.broke down | B.calmed down | C.set off | D.moved on |
A.sky | B.audience | C.wall | D.ground |
A.truth | B.idea | C.method | D.secret |
A.Because | B.When | C.Although | D.Why |
A.love | B.hesitation | C.care | D.delay |
A.climb | B.travel | C.lesson | D.competition |
A.happiness | B.bravery | C.force | D.innocence |
A.brain | B.eyes | C.fingers | D.heart |
A.gradually | B.frequently | C.hardly | D.absolutely |
A.disappointment | B.excitement | C.satisfaction | D.confusion |
A.slip | B.succeed | C.regret | D.escape |
A.Fear | B.Pain | C.Shame | D.Failure |
A.warmed | B.criticized | C.urged | D.praised |
A.discouraged | B.beat | C.instructed | D.promised |
A.chances | B.possibilities | C.achievements | D.difficulties |
A.responding | B.objecting | C.complaining | D.reminding |
6 . As we age, even if we’re healthy, the heart just isn’t as efficient in processing oxygen as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in their 50s or early 60s. And among people who don’t exercise, the changes can start even sooner.
“Think of a rubber band. In the beginning, it is flexible, but put it in a drawer for 20 years and it will become dry and easily broken,” says Dr. Ben Levine, a heart specialist at the University of Texas. That’s what happens to the heart. Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven’t been an enthusiastic exerciser, getting in shape now may help improve your aging heart.
Levine and his research team selected volunteers aged between 45 and 64 who did not exercise much but were otherwise healthy. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group participated in a program of nonaerobic (无氧) exercise—balance training and weight training—three times a week. The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week. After two years, the second group saw remarkable improvements in heart health.
“We took these 50-year-old hearts and turned the clock back to 30-or 35-year-old hearts,” says Levine. “And the reason they got so much stronger and fitter was that their hearts could now fill a lot better and pump (泵送) a lot more blood during exercise.” But the hearts of those who participated in less intense exercise didn’t change, he says.
“The sweet spot in life to start exercising, if you haven’t already, is in late middle age when the heart still has flexibility,” Levine says. “We put healthy 70-year-olds through a yearlong exercise training program, and nothing happened to them at all.”
Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, says Levine’s findings are a great start. But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of an exercise routine make the biggest difference.
1. What does Levine want to explain by mentioning the rubber band?A.The right way of exercising. | B.The causes of a heart attack. |
C.The difficulty of keeping fit. | D.The aging process of the heart. |
A.Diet plan. | B.Professional background. |
C.Exercise type. | D.Previous physical condition. |
A.Middle-aged hearts get younger with aerobic exercise. |
B.High-intensity exercise is more suitable for the young. |
C.It is never too late for people to start taking exercise. |
D.The more exercise we do, the stronger our hearts get. |
A.Making use of the findings. | B.Interviewing the study participants. |
C.Conducting further research. | D.Clarifying the purpose of the study. |
内容提示:
1.你喜欢什么运动;
2.你如何喜欢上这项运动或为什么喜欢它;
3.运动对你的学习、工作、生活都有什么好处。
My Favourite Sport
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1. 鼓励他多锻炼;(比如锻炼的好处)
2. 提出锻炼的具体建议,或一些具体体育项目。(比如:跑步;打羽毛球等)
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Dear Leo,
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Yours,
Li Hua
9 . Created after Beijing successfully became an Olympic candidate (候选人), the Beijing 2022 Education Program is part of the host's wider efforts to encourage its people to participate in winter sports. The program has already gone beyond its original target of engaging 300 million people in snow and ice activities. And by involving schools, children and young people, the program ensures that its Olympic legacy (遗产) will continue to reach the young audience long after the Games.
In a push to engage the younger generation in ice and snow sports, schools and educational authorities have developed a curriculum (课程) that includes winter sports knowledge and history, practical classes for beginners, and an introduction to becoming a winter sports coach. Winter sports clubs have also been set up in schools all around the country, allowing children to develop ice and snow sports skills in the warmer south as well as the cold north.
Sports education is proved to have a positive effect on physical and mental health. It also helps to reduce stress, and build team and organizational skills. When COVID-19 made outdoor participation harder, organizers made sure that children and teenagers could follow a digital Olympic curriculum. Some classes were conducted through websites and broadcasters, with the online materials viewed more than 140 million times. Videos, courses and games were all part of digital efforts to bring the Olympic Games and winter sports closer to the young. Short videos have gone popular, attracting more than 70 million viewers online.
Thanks to sports education, more and more young people have expressed interest in becoming professional athletes. To keep them practising ahead of the next Olympic Winter Games, Mini Winter Olympics will be organized every year. The last ones attracted more than 1, 700 children and seemed to keep growing.
1. What was the original aim of the Beijing 2022 Education Program?A.To make Beijing become an Olympic candidate. |
B.To include sports knowledge into school education. |
C.To spread the spirit of the Olympic Games to the world. |
D.To get 300 million people involved in snow and ice sports. |
A.They have set up special courses about sports. |
B.The best sports coaches have been asked to teach. |
C.Winter sports clubs have been limited to the cold north. |
D.Practical classes have been developed for skilled students. |
A.Sports education was completely stopped by COVID-19. |
B.The Internet contributed to sports education during COVID-19. |
C.Fewer than 1,700 kids received sports education during COVID-19. |
D.Mini Winter Olympics were the only ways of sports during COVID-19. |
A.The 2022 Winter Olympic Games Is a Great Success |
B.Chinese Old People Carry Forward the Olympic Games |
C.Educational Organizations Spread Winter Sports Education |
D.More Young People Benefit From Online Sports Education |
10 . Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to go play some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels (血管), including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr. Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better. As she says, “while we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can really cause physical changes in the brain.”
The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. With babies, even a little movement can show big results. Margaret Barnes, a doctor, also believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to a lack of movement as babies. “Babies need movement that encourages and excites their five senses. They need to establish a connection between motion and memory. In this way, as they get older, children will begin to connect physical activity with higher learning,” says Margaret.
Older people can develop their brains as well. Columbia University studied a group of seniors who have a short-term memory of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for babies, exercise for older people should not be too simple. Learning some new skills or actions, such as with yoga or tai-chi, helps to open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time. For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main goal is to increase the brain’s flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as two to three hours of exercise a week.
1. What is the main idea of this reading?A.How to exercise. |
B.How exercise helps the brain. |
C.How to get good scores on a test. |
D.How the brain can change. |
A.Exercise helps make our blood vessels. |
B.The brain needs special mental exercise. |
C.The more exercise, the bigger the brain is. |
D.Physical exercise helps us think better. |
A.three hours per week | B.40 hours per week |
C.three hours per day | D.40 hours per month |
A.It is easy to remember. | B.It can be done in groups. |
C.It does not increase the heart rate. | D.It includes learning new motions. |