2023届高考英语二轮复习外刊阅读训练：冷水游泳的益处

23年高考英语外刊阅读理解训练——冷水游泳的益处 ——改编自The benefits of cold water swimming Swimming is well known to offer many health benefits, including building endurance, muscle strength, and improving cardiovascular fitness. But what about swimming in icy cold water? This might not sound very appealing, but there's evidence that it can actually be good for us. Cold-water swimming is also called wild swimming, where people swim in natural bodies of water such as ponds, rivers, and the sea. Although jumping in might give a quick shock to the body, many enthusiasts claim they get used to it over time. In fact, research has found it to have many physical and mental benefits. Apart from being a great way to exercise, spending time in the outdoors and near water can improve overall wellbeing. There's plenty of anecdotal evidence suggesting that cold-water swimming has cured certain ailments, ranging from pain relief to an overall sense of feeling amazing. One reason why getting into cold water might be beneficial is that it evokes a stress response in the body. The more people do it, the better their reaction to stress becomes. It's also believed to have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Additionally, experts believe that cold-water swimming helps the body prepare for other forms of stress by adapting to similar stressors. For example, it also helps reduce the stress of exercising at high altitudes. People who want to try cold-water swimming should approach it with caution, swim with a friend if possible, and start during the summer when the temperatures are warmer. It might not be for everyone, but for those willing to take the plunge, the extra health benefits might be worth it. 【重点词汇】 1. swimming /'swɪmɪŋ/ (n.) 游泳 2. offer /'ɔfər/ (v.) 提供 3. health /helθ/ (adj.) 健康的 4. benefit /'benɪfɪt/ (n.) 好处，益处 5. endurance /ɪn'djʊərəns/ (n.) 持久力，耐力 6. muscle /'mʌsl/ (n.) 肌肉 7. strength /strenθ/ (n.) 力量，实力 8. improve /ɪm'pruːv/ (v.) 改善，提高 9. cardiovascular /,kɑrdiə'væskjulə(r)/ (adj.) 心血管的 1