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河南省部分市2023届高三下学期5月英语模拟试卷分类汇编
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2023届河南省郑州市5月高三第三次质量预测英语试题
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We all know about the health benefits of swimming. It offers a great exercise for the body-it builds patience, muscle strength and cardiovascular(心血管的) fitness. If you don't mind getting wet, it can be fun too. 36 Well, many people are taking the jump, based on evidence that it can actually be good for us.
Cold-water swimming is sometimes called “wild swimming”, namely swimming in natural areas including ponds, rivers and the sea. Jumping in gives a short sharp shock to the body, but many participants say that they have got used to it. A cold dip might wake you up, but research has found that it can have much bigger benefits than that for your body and mind. 37
38 One man who suffered constant pain after surgery claimed that he was cured by taking a swim in cold open water. And another swimmer, Sandria Simons, told the BBC,“The immersion(浸没)of your body in cold, salt water, just feeling like you're at one with nature if you like, just feels amazing.”
But what is it that people are gaining from this cold and uncomfortable experience? Doctors say that getting into cold water causes a stress response, but the more you do it, the less stress you will have. It's also thought to have a strong anti-anger effect. 39 Some experts believe that cold-water swimming helps “cross-adaptation”, where one form of stress prepares the body for another. For example, it also helps to reduce the stress of exercising at high altitude.
40 You should approach it with caution, swim with a friend, and maybe start in the summer, when the water temperatures are higher.
A. It can also improve your health and happiness.
B. People of all ages join the activity, even little kids.
C. Cold-water swimmers should make full preparations.
D.So,if you're convinced that this is for you, take advice.
E.But who would enjoy swimming in water that is ice cold?
F. But there