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Section Ⅰ “Reading”的课文习读环节
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Hundreds of extreme sports enthusiasts travel to the Arctic circle in northern Norway each year to surf in freezing conditions.The beaches of the Lofoten Islands are very cold though.Here some surfers explain why they practise their passion in these icy waters.
Ellen Holgersen
Living here in Lofoten has been a dream for a long time.I tried living in places where you can surf just outside your doorstep but it was like going to the gym for me, a lot of people and too simple.Here it's more of an expedition (探险) because of the cold.I love the feeling that you have when you come up from the ocean and you're just freezing cold.
Lisa Blom
Surfing is life.It's a must.When you're not surfing there are lots of other things you can do, hike, ski, fish ...Lofoten is like a big playground for grown-ups.Winter surfing is best because the waves are usually bigger.
Inge Weggen
Surfing is freedom.The surroundings here in Lofoten, the mountains, make the whole experience so much bigger because you can have an eagle flying over you and you can look up at the mountains and you take that into that moment when you're surfing.Spring is my favourite time to surf.We get more light and it is nice with the sun.I also love the colder season because that's when you have the best waves.
Ole Kristian Fjelltun-Larsen
The weather doesn't bother me that much.Winter is more challenging.It's like an extreme form of meditation (沉思), with an extreme contact with nature.In winter, you get very tired physically.The body uses a lot of energy to keep warm, but your head gets really relaxed.You calm down and big problems become smaller problems.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。四位极寒天气冲浪爱好者分享了他们热爱这项运动的原因。
1.How does Holgersen feel about surfing in warm water?
A.It lacks fun.
B.It offers more comfort.
C.It can be hard for beginners.
D.It can be a good way to relax.
解析:选A 推理判断题。根据Ellen Holgersen部分中的“Here it's more of an ...you're just freezing cold.”可知,Holgersen喜欢在刺骨的冷水中进行冲浪。由此可推知,她觉得在温暖的水中冲浪缺乏趣味。
2.Why does Weggen like to surf in spring?
A.The water is calmer. B.The waves are bigger.
C.The days are longer. D.The scenery is prettier.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据Inge Weggen部分中的“Spring is my favourite time to surf.We get more light and it is nice with the sun.”可知,Weggen喜欢在春季进行冲浪,因为春季白天的时间更长一些。
3.What do we know about the four people mentioned in the text?
A.They are down-to-earth doers.
B.They are brave adventurers.
C.They are deep thinkers.
D.They are true pioneers.
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据四位极寒天气冲浪爱好者的分享可知,他们均是极限运动爱好者,是勇敢的冒险家。
B
On my 35th birthday, I gave myself my first skateboard.Most of my friends and family thought I was crazy, but only I knew why.
Two years ago, I accidentally fell down a 12-meter waterfall and broke my pelvis (盆骨).I went from using a wheelchair to using walking sticks, then to trying to walk a block, and finally walking miles.Physical activity became even more important in my life.So why not make it enjoyable? I've wanted to learn to skateboard since I was a kid, but most of my time and energy went into dancing.In my opinion, skating was actually very similar to dancing.For a long time, I tried to learn skating on my own.I had no idea what I was doing and always felt mortified when many strangers saw me skating or simply trying to keep my balance.That fear of being judged often stopped me from just getting out there for practice.
One day, my friend Monica and I met some of the members of GRLSWIRL, a skateboarding club.They were so friendly that we wanted to be part of it.This club was amazing.Even though everyone there was better than me, they were happy to help and excited to see me overcome challenges.There, I gradually became more confident.
For me, a big part of skating was overcoming my PTSD (创伤后应激障碍).Falling is a huge part of skating, but because of that accident, it was really hard for me to overcome it.However, the more I learned from every little fall — allowing my body to understand that it was OK, and that I could drop and get up again — the less my PTSD took over.The more I skated, the better my body and mind felt.Although I started skating for therapy (治疗), I never imagined it would open up a new world of excitement and possibilities for me.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者为了治疗,开始学习滑板,并在此过程中逐渐找回自信、克服困难的故事。
4.What does the underlined word “mortified” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Bored. B.Shocked.
C.Embarrassed. D.Angry.
解析:选C 词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“That fear of being judged often stopped me from just getting out there for practice.”以及画线词所在句可知,作者害怕被别人评论,所以当很多陌生人看着她滑滑板时,她应是感到尴尬的。故画线词意为“尴尬的”。
5.When did the author become confident?
A.After she joined the club.
B.After she got good at skateboarding.
C.After she made friends with Monica.
D.After she achieved good results in the game.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“There, I gradually became more confident.”可知,作者加入俱乐部之后变得自信起来。
6.Why was the author afraid of falling?
A.Her doctor had warned her not to fall.
B.Falling would be laughed at by others.
C.She didn't want to hurt her leg again.
D.The past experience left her with bad feelings.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Falling is a huge part of skating, but because of that accident, it was really hard for me to overcome it.”可知,作者害怕是因为过去的经历给她留下了不好的感觉。
7.What did the author think of skateboarding?
A.It would be her life work.
B.It was a light on her road of life.
C.It was something she had to do.
D.It was the reason for her to get her life back.
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Although I started skating for therapy, I never imagined it would open up a new world of excitement and possibilities for me.”可知,作者认为滑板是她人生道路上的一盏明灯。
C
I was speaking to the faculty (全体教师) at John F.Kennedy Elementary School in Canton, Massachusetts, a couple weeks ago.I arrived early and decided to take a walk.
There was a Little League field nearby.I spotted a sign on the fence (围墙).
The sign, posted by the Canton Little League, read:
PLEASE REMEMBER
·These are kids.
·This is a game.
·The coaches volunteer.
·You don't play for the Red Sox (an American professional baseball team).
I had to laugh, especially at the joke about the Red Sox.But I think the sign is a good reminder to everyone connected with youth sports — kids, parents, coaches and the folks who run the leagues — what is important about the games.
First, kids who play are just kids.They are not mini professional athletes.So youth sports leagues and coaches should take it easy on them.Kids don't need long schedules and lots of faraway games or high-pressure tournaments.
Adults should try to set up youth leagues so more kids play with and against kids from nearby schools and neighborhoods.They should make it easier for kids to play a sport for just a few months so that they can try other sports.Kids shouldn't play one sport year-round.
And everyone should stop worrying about which team wins or loses.A friend of mine who coached a lot of youth teams once told me, “When you coach kids, it's not how many you win or lose, but how many sign up for next season.” According to the Aspen Institute's latest “State of Play” report, fewer kids are signing up.Research indicates a smaller percentage of kids aged 6 to 12 (37 percent) are playing team sports on a regular basis than last year (42 percent).
The aim of youth sports should be to have fun, learn some skills and enjoy being part of a team.When we lose sight of those simple goals, the games suffer, and the kids stay away.
Maybe next year every field or gym where kids play should have a sign like the one in Canton.All you would have to do is change the name of the team.
语篇解读:本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了作者的观点——青少年团队体育项目不应该过度强调竞技结果。
8.How might the author feel when seeing the sign on the fence?
A.Relieved. B.Worried.
C.Confident. D.Disappointed.
解析:选A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“But I think the sign is a good reminder to everyone connected with youth sports”可知,作者同意牌子上所写的内容,所以应该是感到欣慰。
9.What's the author's advice for adults?
A.Go easy on kids.
B.Choose youth leagues carefully.
C.Encourage kids to stick to one sport.
D.Make a year-round schedule for kids.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第四段中的“They should make it easier for kids to play a sport for just a few months so that they can try other sports.”可知,作者建议成年人应该宽松对待孩子的体育训练。
10.What can be inferred from the Aspen Institute's report?
A.Kids today are less athletic.
B.Fewer youth leagues are being set up.
C.Youth group sports are losing popularity.
D.Kids are focusing more on succeeding than trying.
解析:选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段最后一句中的两个数据对比可知,参加团体体育项目的孩子的数量在减少,即青少年团体体育项目不再那么受欢迎。
11.What is the author trying to do in the last paragraph?
A.Give praise. B.Express a wish.
C.Offer sympathy. D.Show determination.
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的时间“next year”及建议各个运动场所向坎顿的这所学校学习可知,此处作者是表达个人愿望。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Risks of Overtraining
Getting in shape and training for an event such as a marathon requires long-lasting and intense physical commitment.__12__ But the truth is, sometimes the very acts we do to get healthy can actually push us past our physical limits.
Specifically, overtraining is a set of signs that occur when your body is not able to recover sufficiently before going into your next workout.__13__ People tend to ignore them.Over time, the cycle of starting the next training session before allowing recovery causes breakdown of the very parts of the body that you work so hard to build up.
The structures and systems of your body adapt to the demands you have placed on them before the rest time.If your workout slightly goes beyond your current ability, it will adapt toward what you did in a positive way.__14__
Two main factors are necessary in recovery: nutrition and rest.Good nutrition, including water and protein intake, is extremely important, especially within 40 minutes of your workout.__15__Your body uses the nutrients you have given it during the rest time, especially sleep, to strengthen.
One of the best ways to prevent overtraining is to focus on your morning resting heart rate.__16__Generally, you will detect an increase in your heart rate before the other signs show up.Tracking it in a log can be a great way to monitor your recovery.
A.It's easy to measure and track.
B.Allowing time for recovery is also essential.
C.The problem is that they show up very gradually.
D.Below are the signs and symptoms of overtraining.
E.Listening to your body will assure you of your fitness goals.
F.If far beyond, it'll take longer to adapt and may cause injury.
G.We generally assume regular intense exercise good for our health.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了过度训练的风险。
12.选G 下文提到,但事实是,有时我们为了健康而做的事情实际上会让我们超越身体的极限,故G项“我们通常认为有规律的高强度运动对我们的健康有益”与下文构成转折关系,符合语境。
13.选C 上文提到,过度训练是当你的身体无法在下一次锻炼前充分恢复时出现的一系列迹象;下文则说,人们往往会忽略它们。故C项“问题是,它们的出现非常缓慢”承上启下,符合语境。
14.选F 上文提到,如果你的锻炼稍微超出了你目前的能力,它会以一种积极的方式适应你所做的,故F项“如果锻炼严重超出了你目前的能力,则需要更长的时间来适应,并可能导致受伤”与上文构成并列,符合语境。
15.选B 上文介绍了营养对康复的作用;下文“Your body uses the nutrients you have given it during the rest time,especially sleep, to strengthen.”说明了为什么要留出恢复的时间,故B项“留出恢复的时间也是至关重要的”承上启下,符合语境。
16.选A 上文提到,防止过度训练的最好方法之一是关注你的晨间静息心率;下文提到,在其他迹象出现之前,你会发现心率的增加,故A项“它很容易测量和跟踪”承上启下,符合语境。
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