2023-2024学年高一下学期英语限时训练3

高一英语限时训练 王兴 I.阅读理解 A Television presenter and doctor, Zoe Williams, has shared a way to improve well-being and reduce anxiety — playing ping pong. “The research from Bounce shows that connecting with friends through sport and games, especially those that encourage friendly competition and focus, such as a game of ping pong, can have a very positive influence on our mental (精神的) health,” she said. “It helps us build stronger relationships with those you’re playing with. Whether you win or lose, it’s certainly a fun game.” It comes after research of 2,000 adults, commissioned(委托) by Bounce, the home of ping pong, found 56 percent find playing ping pong a stress relief (减轻) while 62 percent say competing with friends can help them deal with their feelings. But 53 percent of the British don’t spend as much time in social groups as they’d like, even though 72 percent experience an increase in happiness levels from doing so. Some of the main obstacles preventing adults from spending more time together include being too busy (40 percent), friends living too far away (36 percent), or difficulties in matching schedules (33 percent). The adults surveyed during the research feel lonely (32 percent), disappointed (29 percent), and sad (27 percent) when they aren’t able to spend as much time with friends as they’d like. Toby Harris, the operator of Bounce, said: “I was happy that our research shows that playing ball with friends is a great way to relieve stress. Unlike those sports which are more of a solo(单人的) act, there is a unique pleasure to ping pong brought by the connection between players.” “Your game, and enjoyment, is directly and physically linked to your competitor’s game — and it’s amazing how players surprise themselves with their skills. It’s simple, fun, and makes you feel great. We all need to play more ping pong.” 1. What does Williams say about playing ping pong? A. It is better done between friends. B. It makes us feel more connected. C. It helps re