1 . Instead of working overtime in hopes of getting a pay rise, maybe you should go to the gym, as it could make you just as happy as that extra money.

An interesting new study shows people who are physically active have a greater sense of well-being (幸福) than those who are inactive, and that active people feel as good as inactive people who earn $25,000 more per year.

Researchers from Oxford and Yale Universities used data collected from 1.2 million Americans. They were asked, “How many times have you felt mentally unwell in the past 30 days, for example because of stress, depression, or emotional problems?” They were also asked about their exercise habits, choosing from 75 different physical activities, including mowing the lawn, doing housework, running, weightlifting, and cycling.

The researchers found that people who exercised often felt had for an average of 35 days per year while inactive people felt bad for an additional 18 days. All exercise types had a good influence. Social physical activities, for example team sports, were considered to have a better influence although cycling ranked highly.

However, it is possible to get too much exercise. According to a study, the mental health of those who exercised for more than three hours a day suffered more than that of those who weren’t physically active. The proper amount seems to be three to five times per week, lasting 30 to 60 minutes each.

1. What’s mainly talked about in the first two paragraphs?

A．Doing exercise brings happiness.	B．Working overtime is bad for our health.
C．Going to the gym can help get a pay rise.	D．Exercising can make us healthy.

2. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Oxford and Yale Universities	B．the physical activities
C．the researchers	D．1.2 million Americans

3. In which part of a newspaper can we find the passage?

A．Problems and Advice	B．Sports and Health
C．Sports and Wealth	D．Education and Health

4 .

A．Twice a day.	B．Thirty minutes a day.
C．Twice a week.	D．Thirty minutes a week.

5 . With our already busy lives, finding time to exercise can feel like one more thing on our “to do” list. So maybe it would help if there was “a best time” to exercise? Could exercising at certain times help maximise our fitness goals?     1     No matter who you are, or when you like to work out, it is okey.

    2     Many of us have more free time compared to later in the day, and it may therefore be easier for us to stick to a morning workout routine. A study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that participants who exercised in the morning, increased their physical activity throughout the day, were less distracted by food, and slept better. Exercising on an empty stomach before breakfast could also burn more fat and increase metabolism.

So, good news is for early birds, but what if you’re not a morning person?     3     For example, your body’s ability to perform peaks in the afternoon, according to a 2010 study by the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. Also, in the afternoon and evening, your reaction time is quickest, and your heart rate and blood pressure are lowest, which reduce your chance of injury while improving performance.

But our bodies are different, after all, so the best time to exercise may be different too. A 2022 study from Skidmore College, New York, looked at exactly this question and the results showed that there are some differences. Want to reduce your blood pressure and you’re a woman? Exercise in the morning. Want to improve your heart health and you’re a man?     4     But, ultimately, the study found that there are clear benefits for both sexes to exercising at either time of day.

So what time is best?     5    

A．Evening is better for you.

B．The answer is ‘yes’, but it’s easier than you think.

C．It seems the answer is: whatever time is best for you!

D．There are clear benefits to exercising in the morning.

E．You can hurt yourself by more exercising in the afternoon or evening.

F．Many people have more free time in the morning than later in the day.

G．Working out in the afternoon or evening also has benefits, just different ones.

6 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Nowadays, many students in our school don’t have enough time do sports. Most of our time is spent on study, which causes some health problem. Thus, our school is held Sunshine Sports activities to improve our physical but mental health. The activities are conducted on every afternoon. We are free to do however we like. The schoolyard is full of laugh and life. As the name suggest, the Sunshine Sports activities make us sunshine boys and girls. Besides, we have a good understanding of sports, friendship as well as team spirit than before. Up to now, the activities had received high praise from both students and teachers.

8 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Football is my favorite sport. I usual play football with my friends after school and join competitions. I have benefited a lot from play football. It helps me keep health and provides me with a way to relax me during stressful school days. Beside, I’ve become braver when facing challenges. It also teaches me good teamwork is the key to success and it has been brought me many friends with a same interest. Therefore, I suggest teenager do physical exercise regularly and we’d better choose something what suits us.

9 . 假定你校将举办以“Be sporty, be heathy”为主题的演讲比赛，请你写一份英文演讲稿。内容包括：
1.现象：大部分学生因学业紧张而疏于运动；
2.建议：合理安排时间，适当运动；
3.结果：运动的好处。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Be sporty, be healthy

Hello, everyone!

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