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Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy Period 2 Language focus on Reading(2)
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词,注意词的词性和词形。
1. S__________ is a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal.
2. She has a fine pair of l__________,so she can sing or shout loudly.
3. Movie music can be made memorable because its themes are repeated t__________ the film.
4. I'll get back my baseball b__________ from Tom's house this afternoon.
5. To go s__________ is an adventure for me.
6. Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a ________(缺乏) of exercise.
7. She would, he ________(认为), be home at the usual time.
8. He said this would ________(阻碍) companies from creating new jobs.
9. She put all her ________(精力) into her work.
10. The very thought brought me out in a cold ________(汗水).
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
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A. help college students to achieve academic success
B. provide admission guidelines for precollege students
C. get high school graduates wellprepared for college life
D. encourage students to participate in handson learning
( ) 2. What are students supposed to do to earn college credits?
A. Attend various courses. B. Carry out STEM research.
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A. are provided with good safety B. will have access to a single room
C. can organize social activities D. are advised to direct shows
B
Researchers have extensively explored whether time of day affects exercise benefits and performance. Although morning workouts may be the greatest for circadian rhythms(昼夜节律), afternoon exercise tends to be slightly more efficient. Overall, given the benefits of exercise, the best time to work out for most people is whenever they can fit it into their schedules.
A key part of starting to exercise is choosing when to work out. Morning, afternoon, or evening: Which time is best? Scientists have studied this dilemma extensively.
For fresh exercisers, morning workouts are often the most terrible. Trading a cozy bed for an unforgiving fitness center can be a rude awakening to say the least. But morning workouts have their advantages. Challenging the body produces endorphins(内啡肽), uplifting one's mood following effort. These chemicals, along with a few others, boost energy levels, alertness, and focus, which can make you more productive and attentive at work.
But early exercisers may not be able to achieve peak performance. Stiffer muscles, fewer stored energy reserves from overnight fasting(夜间禁食), and a slightly cooler body temperature in the morning add up to influence exercise output. Therefore, more anxious exercisers might prefer working out in the afternoon.
Exercise itself may also be more efficient in the afternoon. For example, in one study, young men instructed to cycle to exhaustion at a set difficulty were able to ride 20% longer in the afternoon compared to the morning. A review of studies also found that muscle strength, muscle power, and running abilities all peaked in the afternoon, topping morning performance by anywhere from 3% to 20%.
Finally, some folks may decide to work out later in the evening. Studies centered around this time of day tend to focus on whether or not nightly exercise negatively impacts sleep quality. Gathered research suggests it does not and, instead, actually improves sleep.
So, taking everything into account, when is the best time to exercise? There actually is a straightforward answer! If you're not about to go to sleep, if you've got some free time in hand, and if you haven't already exercised today, the best time to exercise is now.
( ) 4. When is the best time for people to exercise according to the research?
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon.
C. In the evening. D. Whenever they are available.
( ) 5. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of morning exercise?
A. Improving one's mood following effort.
B. Producing more chemicals in the body.
C. Increasing energy levels, alertness and focus.
D. Making you more efficient and concentrated at work.
( ) 6. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Exercise efficiency increases in the morning.
B. Nightly exercise seriously influences sleep quality.
C. More anxious exercisers prefer exercising in the afternoon.
D. Afternoon exercise might have an advantage over morning exercise.
( ) 7. What is a suitable title for the text?
A. What can exercise bring to us?
B. Are you ready to exercise now?
C. When is the best time to exercise?
D. How can you choose the best time to exercise?
Ⅲ. 语法填空。
Li Wen, a papercutting artist from Lingbi County, east China's Anhui Province, has devoted 1.________(her) to the art form for 17 years.
In 2005, Li 2.________(study) oil painting at school when she saw wedding papercutting works posted on the windows of her neighbour's house and was 3.________(immediate) impressed by the craft(手艺), as well as the lifelike images on them. Since then, Li 4.________(throw) herself into learning the craft wholeheartedly.
Li always brings scissors and paper with her wherever she goes, and has created papercutting works covering 5.________ wide range of themes. In addition to exploring 6.________(tradition) patterns of papercutting works and learning various expressive techniques, Li has also improved her skills by frequently learning the craft from skilled 7.________(artist). Li pays attention 8.________ every detail when she makes her papercutting works, and puts great passion and energy into all of them. As a result, she makes very few mistakes when 9.________(create) papercutting works.
Li's passion for the art has helped her go far. She has been awarded several titles, such as “Master in Arts and Crafts” of Suzhou City, 10.________ is a great honour for her.
Ⅳ. 翻译下列句子,然后增加适当的过渡词语,把它们连成一篇小短文。
1. 大多数人认为定期锻炼对我们的身心有奇效。(do wonders)
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2. 体育锻炼能提高我们的心肺功能。(physical activity)
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3. 事实也证明,活跃运动的人往往会有更好的免疫系统,患病的风险也较低。(it has been proven that; tend to)
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4. 锻炼可以帮助我们减轻压力,克服消极情绪,这对我们的心理健康有好处。(work out; get over)
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5. 一些研究甚至表明,锻炼可以改善大脑的某些功能,这意味着我们确实可以通过锻炼来提高学业成绩!(meaning)
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【连句成文】
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Ⅰ. 1. Soccer 2. lungs 3. throughout 4. bat(s) 5. skydiving/skiing 6. lack 7. assumed
8. prevent 9. energy/energies 10. sweat
Ⅱ.
A
1—3 CBA
B
4—7 DBDC
Ⅲ. 1. herself 2. was studying 3. immediately 4. has thrown 5. a 6. traditional
7. artists 8. to 9. creating 10. which
Ⅳ. 1. Most people assume that regular exercise does wonders for our body and mind.
2. Physical activity can increase the efficiency of our heart and lungs.
3. It has also been proven that active people tend to have better immune systems and are at lower risk of diseases.
4. Working out can help us reduce stress and get over negative feelings, which is good for our mental health.
5. Some studies even show that exercise can improve certain brain functions, meaning we could actually exercise our way to better performance at school!
【连句成文】
Most people assume that regular exercise does wonders for our body and mind. To start with, physical activity can increase the efficiency of our heart and lungs. It has also been proven that active people tend to have better immune systems and are at lower risk of diseases. Moreover, working out can help us reduce stress and get over negative feelings, which is good for our mental health. Some studies even show that exercise can improve certain brain functions, meaning we could actually exercise our way to better performance at school!
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