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主题阅读训练(二) 健康的生活方式
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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(2025·连云港高三模拟)For sports fans, nothing could be better than watching a live event on TV or at a sports field.But there’s nothing worse than that event being called off because of bad weather.Bad light, a water-logged court or too much heat can cause matches to be postponed.But according to the latest research, extreme weather might be disturbing the sporting calendar more than ever in the future.
In one sport, golf and major tournaments like The Open, are already predicted to be victims of our changing climate.In the UK, an organization called The Climate Coalition says that golf courses such as the Old Course at St Andrews could be under water by the end of the century if sea level rises even slightly.It told the BBC that its research predicts “cancelled football matches, flooded cricket grounds and golf courses sinking into the sea”.
The threat to sporting events from climate change has been further highlighted in a new report, officially approved and licensed by the Rapid Transition Alliance.Writing about this for the BBC, Matt McGrath says that “By 2050, it’s estimated that almost one in four English football league grounds can expect flooding every year”.This will mean fewer matches played, less opportunity to watch the beautiful game and reduced government taxation from ticket sales.
Cricket also faces huge challenges globally as temperatures rise in places like India, Australia and the West Indies.The report says that stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will see a 60% increase in days with temperatures over 40 degrees centigrade over the next decade.
Of course, we know that the solution lies in reducing our carbon footprints.We could travel less to attend sporting events, and reduce our waste when we do go.But this latest report finds that sports leaders are generally failing to address the issue seriously.However, because sport is universally popular and can be very influential, maybe it should be players, teams and their sponsors as well as fans who should promote a wide low carbon message to help protect sports fields — before it’s “game over”.
1.What is the latest research above mainly concerned with?
A.The influential climate change.
B.The forbidden sporting events.
C.The severe environmental pollution.
D.The rising sea level.
2.What influence will extreme weather have on the sports?
A.Football fans cannot afford the entrance fees.
B.Overheating will largely affect the cricket calendar.
C.The golf games will thoroughly disappear due to rising sea level.
D.Sports leaders will face bigger challenges to lead their teams to win.
3.What does the underlined part “the issue” refer to in the last paragraph?
A.The constant increase in sea level.
B.The fading popularity of sporting events.
C.The changing attitude of sponsors.
D.The effective reduction of carbon footprints.
4.The research is introduced to us mainly to .
A.inform the readers of the worsening global climate change
B.require governments’ protection of sports fields
C.promote awareness of low carbon life through sports
D.urge financial support from sponsors
B
(2025·江西吉安市六校协作体高三联考)The average American gets about 4,000 steps a day — but how much is enough? According to a recent study of more than 72,000 people, getting in 9,000 to 10,000 daily steps cuts the risk of death by more than a third and reduced cardiovascular (心血管) disease risk by at least 20 percent, but even smaller increases showed benefits.
Ashley Goodwin, one of the study’s authors, says the study really builds on the evidence we already know about how walking can help lower cardiovascular risk and death.He found it especially amazing that the benefit differed so little between those who sat for long periods each day and those who sat less.“That’s really great because it drives home the message that simply walking a little bit more than you usually do is going to bring some health benefits, no matter where you’re starting from.”
Past research had shown that higher step counts are linked to better heart health and a longer life, and a separate body of research has shown the increased risks of cardiovascular disease and death associated with more sedentary (久坐) time.But this study brought those bodies of research together to learn if extra daily steps could offset (抵消) the risks of sedentary behavior even in those who spend much of the day seated.
The results show that both highly sedentary and less sedentary people had statistically similar risk reductions from higher step counts.But the findings also reveal that the more steps people had per day, the more their risk of heart disease or death fell, up until about 9,000 to 9,700 daily steps for highly sedentary people.
In fact, highly sedentary people in the study began experiencing a heart benefit starting as low as 4,300 steps per day, when their risk of heart disease fell by 10 percent.Doubling that step counts to 9,700 steps a day doubled the benefit.Similarly, highly sedentary people began seeing a 20 percent reduced risk of death starting at 4,100 steps per day.Again, that benefit nearly doubled to 39 percent when their daily step counts increased to 9,000.
5.What is newly found in the study?
A.Higher step counts are linked to a longer life.
B.Walking 10,000 steps a day is not suitable for everyone.
C.A small increase in people’s usual step counts is beneficial.
D.The average American gets around 4,000 steps each day.
6.What makes Goodwin surprised?
A.The more steps people get, the healthier they are.
B.Walking can treat cardiovascular diseases to some degree.
C.People can benefit from walking without walking too fast.
D.Walking has similar effect on sedentary people and active people.
7.What is one aim of the study?
A.To research how step counts differ from people to people.
B.To examine how walking can help lower cardiovascular risk.
C.To know whether extra daily steps offset the risks of being sedentary.
D.To check whether sedentary life can lead to increased risks of death.
8.What is the function of the figures in the last paragraph?
A.To list the recommended step counts.
B.To show the link between step counts and health.
C.To warn people of the harm of sedentary lifestyle.
D.To compare the steps of active people and inactive people.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Wellness for Younger Tastes
Wellness, or yangsheng in Mandarin, is no longer a term exclusive to the middle-aged and elderly.Faced with intense competition in education and their careers, those born in the 1990s and 2000s have already started a journey to safeguard their health.As the pursuit of wellness becomes an essential pastime for many young people, a trend known as “New Chinese-style Wellness” has taken over social media platforms. 9 .During a busy workday, they enjoy herbal teas brewed (煮) in wellness pots, enhancing their well-being while tapping away at their keyboards.
10 , advocating for the consumption of fresh, natural ingredients, balanced meals and exercising moderation in the consumption of oily and peppery foods, essentially maintaining a light and nutritious diet.Additionally, it promotes mental well-being by incorporating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theories to regulate emotions and achieve a balanced development of physical and mental health. 11 , and as long as this demand continues to exist, the interest in related TCM practices will continue to grow.
Given the long hours facing a computer for work, young people often experience muscle discomfort in their shoulders and necks.Besides using a meridian massage (按摩) device, they may also get regular professional massages at hospitals to ease these issues. 12 , such as tai chi, to strengthen the body and achieve the goal of wellness and fitness.
13 , which is behind their exploration of new wellness practices.According to the China Good Life Survey released by CCTV Finance, in 2023, health-related consumption ranked third with 31.04 percent in the list of consumption intentions among young people aged 18 to 35.
A.Many young people are riding the trend
B.Furthermore, it advocates for light exercise
C.There is a reflection of young people’s consumption trends
D.Having a balanced and healthy diet has always been important
E.“New Chinese-style Wellness” emphasizes the idea of dietary therapy
F.Modern young people have a different lifestyle from the older generation
G.The demand for health and wellness among modern individuals is significant
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·福州市八校高三联考)Baduanjin, a form of 1 (fit), has been popular with Chinese younger people thanks to its health benefits.
Last year, fashion designer Jiang Xi took up Baduanjin.She posted videos of her practicing Baduanjin on social media, and attracted more than 10,000 followers in four months.Most of her followers 2 (age) from 20 to 30.“ 3 practicing Baduanjin, all you need to do is to focus on your body and health, moving slowly in 4 comfortable rhythm, and liberate yourself from the anxiety of living alone in big cities,” said Jiang Xi.Under her influence and persuasion, Jiang Xi’s older brother Jiang Nan also became a vlogger of Baduanjin. 5 (live) in different cities, the siblings (兄弟) have found new kinship ties in Baduanjin.
Every week, a group of youngers practice Tai chi by the lake in Xiaogang Park of Guangzhou city, south China’s Guangdong Province.Feng Junhua is the organizer of martial arts practicing.He gathers youngsters 6 (interest) in martial arts and health maintenance, and finds a 7 (delight) place in the park to relax their bodies.“Practicing martial arts is low-cost and people are free 8 the burden of socializing.These factors attract young people in the metropolis to participate.” said Feng.
Traditional Chinese culture requires the inheritance of young 9 (generation).Young people are seeking their inner “order” in an evolving world.Traditional martial arts have brought a concrete and natural way of life in line with their inner selves.They are 10 young people and traditional Chinese culture blend (融合).
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