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Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy
Reading Part
重难点梳理
1. A sound mind starts from a sound body. How can a weak body develop a sound mind?
adj. (sounder, soundest)
RELIABLE 可靠 1. sensible; that you can rely on and that will probably give good results 明智的;合理的; 正确的;可靠的
He give me some very sound advice.
NOT DEMAGED/HURT 无损伤;未受伤 3. in good condition, not damaged, hurt, etc. 完好的,健康的,无损失的
我们安然无恙地到家了。
We arrived home safe and sound.
2. Sport is fun in different ways.
adj. amusing and enjoyable 逗乐的,有趣的,使人快乐的
This game looks fun.
What do you think is funny about these jokes?
adj. AMUSING 好笑 1. making you laugh; amusing 滑稽的,好笑的
3. Most people assume that regular exercise does wonders for the body and mind - but what exactly are its health benefits?
IDM do wonders (for sth/sb): to have a very good effect on sb/sth (为某人或替某事)创造奇迹,产生神奇作用
The news has done wonders for our morale. 这消息大大振奋了我们的士气。
(It’s) no/little/small wonder (that)...
It is not surprising 不足为奇, 难怪
It is little wonder that she was so upset.
(informal) No wonder you’re tired, you having walking for hours.
4. Some studies even show that exercise improves certain brain functions, meaning you could actually exercise your way to better performance at school.
You should also start small and slowly work your way to a longer and harder exercise routine to avoid getting hurt.
excise your way to sth
work your way to sth
work your way through college, round the world, etc.
to have a job or series of jobs while studying, travelling, etc. In order to pay for your education, etc. 勤工俭学, 半工半读;边挣钱,边周游世界
5. Instead, wait at least 30 minutes after a typical routine, or as much as hour after a hard workout.
Luckily, my coach taught me how to relax my muscles and focus on peace of mind while performing the routine.
Instead: adv. in the place of sth or sb; as an alternative or replacement
We have no coffee. Would you like tea instead?
她什么也没有说, 而是想稍后再做评论。
翻译:She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments ti