(共25张PPT)
Section 4
Integrated skills
Unit 2
Be sporty, be healthy
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. He might have been seen easily by someone who lived n__________．
2. You can find a way to test your knowledge by having a study p________．
3. We've got to fit five people _______(加；和) all their luggage in the car.
4. Gartner admitted in the report that AI would cut millions of middle－and low－level ______________(职位).
5. I work out in the ______________(健身房) for one hour every morning.
earby
artner
plus
positions
gym
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
A[2025十堰期末]
In the late 1940s, it was common to see young students practising table tennis on a chalk－drawn table on the sidewalk at night. As a second－grader in a primary school, I began my table tennis journey on such a table. Later, I became a player and then a coach of a national team, watching generations of players contribute to the success of table tennis.
Recently, at the age of 84, I received a national honorary title. I said, “Choosing to play table tennis is a decision I totally do not regret.”
During times when we didn't have much, I even made my own bat(球拍). I would buy old photo frames made of plywood(胶合板) from stores, and then turn them into bases of bats. I would then attach rubber(橡胶) to make a simple bat. I recalled, “The ‘clang’ sound of hitting the ball with such a bat was very satisfying.”
I formed a team called Red Flag at school. During holidays, we played friendly matches with ping－pong fans from nearby factories and schools. I often visited different places, where I could watch high－level players and learn from them.
In a competition held in 1961, I won third place in the men's table tennis singles event. I also won the first－ever men's doubles and mixed doubles championships for our team. In 1975, I became the head coach of the women's table tennis team in my country. Under my guidance, the team always won the women's singles title in competitions.
One of the outstanding athletes I discovered and trained became an extremely good table tennis player. Though she was short, she could see every ball coming her way as an opportunity. This allowed her to launch(发起) more attacks than others. Moreover, she had a strong desire to win and trained very hard.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从小开始接触乒乓球，并最终成为国家女子乒乓球队主教练的经历。
( )1. What inspired the author to begin playing table tennis
A. His love for making bats.
B. International competitions on TV.
C. Encouragement from his school coach.
D. The sights of students playing on tables drawn by themselves.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the late 1940s, it was common to see young students practising table tennis … I began my table tennis journey on such a table.”可知，作者开始打乒乓球是因为看到学生们在自己画的乒乓球桌上练习。
D
( )2. What challenge did the author face when playing table tennis in his early days
A. Poor lighting conditions.
B. Limited access to equipment.
C. Difficulty of finding partners.
D. Long distance between his home and tables.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段中“During times when we didn't have much, I even made my own bat.”可知，作者在早期打乒乓球时面临的挑战是设备有限。
B
( )3. What do we know about the author according to the last three paragraphs
A. He introduced table tennis as an Olympic sport.
B. He won his best honour in his seventies.
C. He trained the women's team for his country.
D. He led the men's team to get many world titles.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段中“In 1975, I became the head coach of the women's table tennis team in my country.”可知，作者曾任国家女子乒乓球队主教练。
C
( )4. What is the best title for the text
A. The Art of Making a Bat
B. My Table Tennis Journey
C. The Comment on a Table Tennis Champion
D. My Process of Shaping the Future of Table Tennis
【解析】标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段内容可知，文章主要讲述了作者从小开始接触乒乓球，并最终成为国家女子乒乓球队主教练的经历。故文章的最佳标题是B项“我的乒乓球之旅”。
B
B[2025杭州重点中学期中]
Exercise doesn't just help you lose fat. It could also promote healthier fat, according to a new study. “Living a physically active lifestyle makes our fat tissue(组织) a more accommodating place for extra energy under conditions when we do gain weight，” said senior study author Dr Jeffrey Horowitz, professor of movement studies at the University of Michigan.
To see how exercise impacts fat tissue, researchers compared fat tissue just under the skin from two groups of 16 people with obesity: those who reported exercising at least four times a week for at least 2 years, and those who did not exercise regularly. Those who had a history of regular exercise had fat cells which showed characteristics that increase how much fat they can store. It is important that the fat tissue under the skin has a greater capacity(容量) so that if a person does gain weight, the increasing fat can go there instead of more dangerous places, such as the heart or liver, Dr Jeffrey added. “Unfortunately, most of us, even regular exercisers, gain weight as we get older. If we have a greater capacity to store that in our fat tissue, less of it will go to our liver, our heart, or other places that in excess(过量) can be really problematic.”
This study shows that researchers need to learn more about fat tissue and how it is connected to health and lifestyle changes, said Dr Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver. “Just being overweight may not be the whole story，” he said. “The tissue used to be understood as only functioning to store energy, but researchers are just starting to learn it has many functions，” Freeman said. “It makes sense to have some degree of fat so you have some reserves, but not to the point that the typical American has，” he added.
The key finding of the study is that healthier fat storage is just another good reason to live a physically active life. If you want to start, Freeman suggests trying out exercise first thing in the morning.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了运动对脂肪组织健康影响的研究发现及其意义。
( )5. Why did the researchers conduct the study according to the passage
A. To observe how fat issue impacts physical health.
B. To examine the influence of exercise on fat tissue.
C. To understand whether exercise can help us lose weight.
D. To analyse the relationship between fat issue and exercise.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中“To see how exercise impacts fat tissue, researchers compared fat tissue …”可知，研究的目的是考察运动对脂肪组织的影响。
B
( )6. What can we learn about the study
A. Regular exercise can help people store less fat and become fit.
B. Regular exercisers are more likely to gain weight as they get old.
C. Regular exercise causes increasing fat to go to places like the heart or liver.
D. Regular exercisers have a greater capacity to store fat in their fat tissue.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中“Those who had a history of regular exercise had fat cells … that increase how much fat they can store.”可知，经常锻炼的人在脂肪组织中有更大的脂肪存储能力。
D
( )7. What may Dr Andrew Freeman agree with according to the passage
A. A certain amount of fat is harmful to health.
B. Further study is needed on the role of fat tissue.
C. Weight control is the key to living a healthy lifestyle.
D. Fat tissue has long been believed to perform more functions.
【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段中“This study shows that researchers need to learn more about fat tissue … ‘Just being overweight may not be the whole story，’ he said.”可推知，Dr Andrew Freeman认为需要进一步研究脂肪组织的作用。
B
( )8. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Weight Loss: Promote a Healthy Life
B. Fat Tissue: Consume Extra Energy
C. Exercise: Help You Store Fat Better
D. Health Risks: Lead to Overweight
【解析】标题归纳题。通读全文可知，整篇文章围绕着一项新研究展开，该研究表明运动不仅有助于减肥，还能促进更健康的脂肪存储。C项“运动的作用：改善脂肪储存功能”最适合做文章标题。
C
Ⅲ. 七选五。[2025江苏兴化中学期末]
Most people connect running with speed. It is often regarded as an exercise that leaves runners breathless and tired when they finish. On the other hand, when someone runs slowly, they might feel like they are not putting in enough effort. __1__ Slow jogging, a leisurely form of running, can be a beneficial addition to your running routine.
__2__ For a competitive marathon runner, a slow speed will be very different from that of someone who only goes on quick daily jogs around their neighborhood. Slow jogging can actually be defined as the speed at which you can easily carry on a conversation with someone while running for a long time. If you measure your speed for a five－kilometer race, slow jogging will usually be around two minutes slower per kilometer. __3__
There are some tips for you to start your slow jogging. __4__ This includes taking shorter, quicker steps—about 180 per minute—and landing on the mid－foot rather than the heel. Meanwhile, individuals should stand tall while jogging with their back straight and shoulders relaxed.
Running is an activity that can be hard on muscles and bones, especially if you keep a consistent speed for a long period. Slowing your speed helps prevent injuries by spreading stress to different areas of your body and reducing the effect on joints. Moreover, slow jogging is a good exercise to strengthen the heart and lungs. __5__ Perhaps most importantly, jogging at a slower speed allows you to enjoy running more. If you are interested in getting any of these benefits, it's certainly worth giving slow running a try.
A. The idea of “slow” can differ greatly between persons.
B. However, different running styles have different benefits.
C. It also helps in burning fat more efficiently in your body.
D. For most people, this speed is just slightly faster than walking.
E. Recovery from slow jogging can last from several days to weeks.
F. Despite its slow speed, keeping proper body position is important.
G. Running at a slow speed might give the impression that time passes more slowly.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______
B
A
D
F
C
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了慢跑这一运动方式。
1. 【解析】上文“On the other hand, when someone runs slowly, they might feel like they are not putting in enough effort.”讲述了慢跑让人感觉没有付出足够的努力，下文“Slow jogging, a leisurely form of running, can be a beneficial addition to your running routine.”讲述了慢跑这种跑步方式可以成为你日常跑步的有益补充，由此可知，空处与上文形成转折，引出下文，B项“然而，不同的跑步方式有不同的好处”符合语境。
2. 【解析】根据下文“For a competitive marathon runner, a slow speed will be very different from that of someone who only goes on quick daily jogs around their neighborhood.”可知，不同的人对慢跑的理解是有区别的，空处应引出下文，A项“‘慢’的概念因人而异”符合语境。
3. 【解析】上文“If you measure your speed for a five－kilometer race, slow jogging will usually be around two minutes slower per kilometer.”讲述了慢跑的速度比五公里跑步比赛的速度慢，空处应进一步讲述慢跑的速度如何，D项“对于大多数人来说，这个速度只是比走路快一点”符合语境。
4. 【解析】根据下文“This includes taking shorter, quicker steps … while jogging with their back straight and shoulders relaxed.”可知，空处引出下文，应与跑步时的身体姿势有关，F项“尽管速度很慢，但保持适当的身体姿势很重要”符合语境。
5. 【解析】上文“Slowing your speed helps prevent injuries … a good exercise to strengthen the heart and lungs.”讲述了慢跑的好处，空处应与慢跑的其他好处有关，C项“它还有助于你更有效地燃烧体内脂肪”符合语境。
Ⅳ. 应用文写作。[2024南京期末]
Your friend Benjamin saw the poster and emailed it to you. Please write back, telling him you are interested and sharing what activity you'd like to do on Home Sports Day as well as the reasons behind.
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
New Message
To Benjamin
Subject Re: Home Sports Day
Dear Benjamin， Warm regards， Li Hua
Sender: Li Hua
I saw the Home Sports Day poster you sent over. It is such a fantastic idea and I'm definitely interested in.
I am considering doing tai chi in my yard. Not only would it be convenient to record my movements with a fixed camera, but it would also be awesome to create a cool video by adding visual effects, combining some Chinese cultural elements with a sense of closeness to nature.
What activity hits your mind Looking forward to your thoughts!
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Section 5
Extended reading & Project
Unit 2
Be sporty, be healthy
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. Good sleeping habits have an effect _____ study efficiency significantly.
2. Traditional festivals are rooted _______ centuries－old cultural customs.
3. When you need help, don't ______________(犹豫) to ask teachers or classmates for support.
4. Her speech ______________(激励) the whole class to set higher goals.
5. We should ______________(探索) new solutions through teamwork and creative thinking.
6. He finally ______________(承认) forgetting to complete his Maths homework.
on
in
hesitate
inspired
explore
admitted
7. The artist's ______________(灵感) came from observing ordinary people's daily lives.
8. She left the room without a ______________(向后的) glance.
9. ______________(如今), many teenagers prefer reading e－books instead of paper books.
10. Planting trees gave him a deep sense of ______________(满足) and connection with nature.
inspiration
backward
Nowadays
satisfaction
Ⅱ. 完形填空。[2025台州十校期中联考]
After graduation, I decided to take the gym seriously. Accompanied by a friend, I __1__ a routine of walking on the treadmill(跑步机). I was __2__ with our routine in the gym. My friend, however, became bored.
One day, he suggested that we __3__ an outdoor sport. I was an uncoordinated(动作不协调的) person, so I __4__ his idea.
But several weeks later, he managed to __5__ me to step onto an outdoor racquetball(美式壁球) court. When I hit the ball, I sent it flying in every direction except the direction that I had __6__. Still, somehow, I tried hard to learn it and became __7__ after constantly practicing.
“We're not getting enough __8__ on the treadmill. Why not play tennis to build up our body？” suggested my friend.
“Tennis I can't play tennis! That __9__ real skills！” I firmly resisted(抵制) his new __10__.
However, weeks later, I started playing tennis. After several months of painful practice, one day, as the ball came flying toward me, my racket and the ball met in what tennis players __11__ as the “sweet spot”. I had __12__ learned how to play tennis properly!
I learned a valuable __13__ from these experiences: I can do whatever I set my mind on. I just need to put in efforts, and the results will __14__. And I become quite __15__ about trying new things and I'm always filled with a sense of excitement.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者毕业之后决定开始锻炼，并从这些经历中领悟到：只要下定决心并付出努力，就能做成任何想做的事。
( )1. A. quit B. changed C. started D. designed
【解析】quit退出；changed改变；started开始；designed设计。根据上文“I decided to take the gym seriously”可知，作者决定认真对待健身，所以应是开始了在跑步机上跑步的习惯。
C
( )2. A. confident B. content C. familiar D. careful
【解析】confident自信的；content满意的；familiar熟悉的；careful小心的。根据下文“My friend, however, became bored.”可知，前后句意呈转折关系，朋友感觉无聊，所以作者情绪是“满意的”。
B
( )3. A. focus on B. check in C. make up D. take up
【解析】focus on专注于；check in登记；make up编造；take up开始从事。根据上文suggested可知，这只是建议，还没有开始，结合下文an outdoor sport可知，take up符合题意，表示提议开始一项户外运动。
D
( )4. A. revised B. supported C. refused D. admired
【解析】revised修订；supported支持；refused拒绝；admired钦佩。根据上文uncoordinated可知，作者是动作不协调的人，所以拒绝了朋友的提议。
C
( )5. A. remind B. persuade C. request D. addict
【解析】remind提醒；persuade说服；request请求；addict使上瘾。根据上文可知，作者起初拒绝了朋友提出的开始户外活动的建议，空前But表明前后句意呈转折关系，说明几周后，朋友成功说服作者踏上了户外美式壁球场。
B
( )6. A. wanted B. imagined C. scheduled D. arranged
【解析】wanted想要；imagined想象；scheduled计划；arranged安排。根据上文“When I hit the ball, I sent it flying in every direction except the direction that”和下文“Still, somehow, I tried hard to learn it”可知，这里表达想要的方向和实际击球的方向不同，即作者的击球方向与预期不符。
A
( )7. A. fluent B. skillful C. curious D. impressive
【解析】fluent流利的；skillful熟练的；curious好奇的；impressive令人印象深刻的。根据上文and和下文after constantly practicing可知，经过持续练习，作者变熟练了。
B
( )8. A. action B. adventure C. exercise D. time
【解析】action行动；adventure冒险；exercise锻炼；time时间。根据下文“Why not play tennis to build up our body？”可知，朋友提议打网球来锻炼身体，所以应是认为在跑步机上得不到充分的锻炼。
C
( )9. A. requires B. explores C. improves D. includes
【解析】requires需要；explores探索；improves提高；includes包括。空前That指代上文play tennis，可知这里表达打网球需要真正的技巧。
A
( )10. A. behavior B. suggestion C. strategy D. goal
【解析】behavior行为；suggestion建议；strategy策略；goal目标。根据上文“Tennis I can't play tennis! That __9__ real skills！”可知，空处指代上文朋友提出的打网球的新建议。
B
( )11. A. doubt B. comment C. view D. express
【解析】doubt怀疑；comment评论；view看待，认为；express表达。根据上文“However, weeks later, I started playing tennis.”和several months of painful practice可知，这里指作者通过努力练习网球，找到了网球运动员称之为“最佳击球点”的地方。
C
( )12. A. finally B. formally C. obviously D. actually
【解析】finally最终；formally正式地；obviously明显地；actually实际上。根据上文可知，作者经过数月艰难练习，终于学会了如何正确打网球。
A
( )13. A. lecture B. responsibility C. suggestion D. lesson
【解析】lecture讲座；responsibility责任；suggestion建议；lesson经验，教训。下文是作者从经历中领悟到的道理，learn a valuable lesson表示“学到宝贵的一课”，是固定搭配，符合语境。
D
( )14. A. flash B. follow C. contact D. narrow
【解析】flash闪现；follow跟随；contact联系；narrow缩小。根据上文“I just need to put in efforts”和and可知，作者认为只要付出努力，结果就会随之而来。
B
( )15. A. calm B. angry C. confused D. positive
【解析】calm冷静的；angry生气的；confused困惑的；positive积极的。根据下文“I'm always filled with a sense of excitement”可知，作者对尝试新事物总是充满兴奋感，即作者现在非常积极乐观地尝试做新的事情。
D
Ⅲ. 语法填空。[2024南京期末]
A Chinese swimmer has made history again. Last week, Qin Haiyang, 1. ___________ won all the 23 gold medals in the men's breaststroke(蛙泳), 2. ______________(award) as the Best Male Swimmer of the Year 2023 of World Aquatics in Budapest, Hungary. This 3. ______________(recognize) came just a day after he secured the Swimming World Cup Overall Male Award. 4. ______________(amazing), at the championships in Fukuoka, the 24－year－old broke the Asian record five times and became the first swimmer in history 5. ______________(earn) all three breaststroke titles at a single edition of the event.
who
was awarded
recognition
Amazingly
to earn
Chinese swimming in men's breaststroke events was hardly talked about 6. ________________ the sudden appearance of Qin. Before him, China's 7. __________(late) achievement in the men's 100－m breaststroke even was made by Qi Lieyun when he beat the world record in 1957. Qin's winning in Fukuoka has filled a 66－year gap 8. _________ China's history. In breaststroke 9. ____________ almost all the movements are under water, swimmers require high technical skills. “Even 10. ______________ slight difference in the angle of your palms is likely to affect your speed in the water，” Qin told Jimu News.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了中国游泳运动员覃海洋在男子蛙泳比赛中取得了历史性成就。
until/till/before
latest
in
where
a
1. 【解析】考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Qin Haiyang，指人，在从句中做主语，应用who引导。
2. 【解析】考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子可知，空处是主句的谓语动词，与主语Qin Haiyang之间是被动关系，结合时间状语Last week可知，应用一般过去时；且主语是单数，所以be动词用was。
3. 【解析】考查名词。空处做主语，应用名词recognition，意为“赞誉，表彰”，为不可数名词。
4. 【解析】考查副词。空处做状语修饰整个句子，应用副词amazingly，意为“令人惊讶的是”；句首单词首字母大写。
5. 【解析】考查非谓语动词。“the first＋名词＋to do”是固定搭配，意为“第一个……的……”，不定式做后置定语。
6. 【解析】考查介词。根据句意可知，“Chinese swimming in men's breaststroke events was hardly talked about”发生在the sudden appearance of Qin之前，用until、till或before引导时间状语。
7. 【解析】考查形容词最高级。空处做定语，根据Before him和in 1957可推知，戚烈云是在覃海洋之前中国最新的100米蛙泳世界纪录打破者，故用形容词最高级latest做定语。
8. 【解析】考查介词。in history是固定短语，意为“在历史上”。
9. 【解析】考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词breaststroke，在定语从句中做地点状语，是抽象地点，表示“在蛙泳中”，应用关系副词where引导。
10. 【解析】考查冠词。可数名词difference在句中表示“不同”，泛指；slight发音以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a修饰。
Ⅳ. 读后续写。[2025洛阳期末]
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a fine day. My friend Henry and I set off on a short trip with a local as our guide. He said it would be a rather easy two－hour hike to see the Paiute trout(派尤特鳟鱼) in its natural living place. We believed what he had said and started out following him. But we later found it was a different story.
When we three arrived at the place, Henry and I were worn out. However, we were not too tired to enjoy the excitement when we saw the colorful fish swimming freely there. I stood by the water, and Henry took some photos of me with green plants and beautiful flowers. Time passed quickly. Before we knew it, it was getting late. The local guide told us that we could only appreciate the scenery(景色) for a brief while and then we had to go back to our car before dark. We had thought the rest of the hike should be relaxing. But it wasn't as it was the steepest(最陡峭的) way that we'd faced so far.
When we advanced, my huge backpack felt like a ton of stone. Both of my legs were really painful and tears ran out of my eyes. And there was another mountain ahead of us. As the sun began to set, my legs gave out completely.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Seeing that, Henry asked me to take one tiny step at a time.
He patiently explained that each small step would bring me closer to the end. “Don't think about the whole journey. Just focus on this single step，” he encouraged. With his words in mind, I gathered my strength and forced my trembling legs to move. Step by step, I made my way forward, ignoring the pain in my body. The local guide also stayed by my side, offering me words of comfort. Henry took my backpack, which made me feel a bit lighter. I was so exhausted that I could hardly breathe, but I didn't give up.
Finally, we climbed over the mountain.
As we reached the top, a sense of achievement washed over me. I looked back at the path we had come through, feeling proud of myself for not giving up. The view from the top was breathtaking. The setting sun painted the sky in warm colors, making it a scene worth the struggle. We walked down the mountain more easily in the gentle light. When we got back to the car, I was tired but filled with joy. This experience taught me that with determination and the support of friends, we can overcome any difficulty.
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Section 3
Grammar and usage
Unit 2
Be sporty, be healthy
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. We assume that emotions arise in r__________ to what others do or say to us.
2. The house I grew up in has been taken down and r__________ by an office building.
3. I've been away for 3 whole days. Can you u__________ me on what has happened here
4. She was the ______________(冠军) in women's singles tennis at the Paris Olympics.
5. The transfer(转会) system of ______________(运动员) is one of the most important systems in professional football.
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Ⅱ. 单句语法填空。
1. Pale wooden floors and plenty of natural light add _______ the relaxed atmosphere.
2. Today's ______________(announce) of a peace agreement comes after weeks of discussion.
3. This report offered the most specific and accurate ______________ (detail) about the problems.
4. Try to memorize words and sentences as much as possible, which helps ______________(large) your vocabulary.
5. It is a chance for garden ______________(design) to show their skills and win prizes for their creations.
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6. Little Tommy _________ always _____________________(praise) for his good behavior.
7. Listen! English songs ____________________(teach) by the teacher in the classroom now.
8. Due to the growing popularity of environmentally－related and adventure travel, various types of trips __________________________(classify) as ecotourism now.
9. The child ______________(take) care of by Grandma Wang all these years.
10. My sister is working in a power plant that ______________(use) for just one year.
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11. My washing machine __________________(repair) now, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.
12. Several new lines ______________(build) and will be completed in the near future.
13. My computer _________ just ___________________(attack) by an unknown virus.
14. With the boom of AI, more human workers ______________________
______________________ (replace) by machines in many industries.
15. Up to now, the novel ___________________(translate) into many languages and is known all over the world.
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Ⅲ. 阅读理解。
A[2025镇江、徐州、淮安11校联考]
In a recent game of pickleball, my teammate and I were falling far behind other teams. It was her turn to serve. We were both standing behind the baseline, paddles(球拍) up in ready position, when she nodded at me and said, “In it to win it.”
“Really？” I looked at her, surprised by her use of a catchy expression that was new to me. My inner self was never ready to accept even the tiniest suggestion that we should be trying to win the game.
In my life off the pickleball court, I enjoy yoga, folk dancing—anything but games with winners and losers, and I always prefer to be an observer rather than a participant in the world of sports.
Then pickleball came along. Suddenly, I didn't want to be an observer any longer. I wanted to be a player myself. Like many people, I was first drawn to the game simply as a safe activity. Playing outdoors with people in my neighborhood allowed me to step out of my usual social comfort zone.
But my addiction to the game comes from the sport's low barrier of entry. The equipment isn't particularly expensive. It's a relatively easy game to learn, and a participant doesn't need to be especially strong, tall or fast. Little wonder that everyone can now be seen throwing a green, orange or yellow plastic ball with holes in it across a net.
Pickleball is the first game I've ever wanted to win. I think it's because of the excitement I feel when I hit an unreturnable ball down the middle of the court and score a point. Participating in a sport myself rather than cheering for others provides real proof that I can still work hard to achieve goals.
So, I've made a long－term commitment to it. I am embracing the game as my pickleball buddies embrace me. I'd forgotten how much fun it is to socialize while doing something active. In that playful space of the court, I am facing directly my fears of winning and losing. In the meantime, doing something outside of my comfort zone feels magical. Now I wonder what contests I might be brave enough to enter next.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者选择参与匹克球运动以及匹克球带给作者的好处。
( )1. Why was the author surprised by what her teammate said in the recent game
A. She thought her teammate was too weak.
B. She hadn't considered winning or losing.
C. She didn't know what her teammate meant.
D. She misunderstood the rules of the game.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中“My inner self was never ready to accept even the tiniest suggestion that we should be trying to win the game.”可知，作者对队友的鼓励下意识是抗拒的，因为她没想过比赛的输赢。
B
( )2. What is the main reason for the author's love for pickleball
A. It is what she is good at.
B. It allows her to make new friends.
C. It is affordable and accessible.
D. It has many health benefits.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段中“But my addiction to the game comes from … doesn't need to be especially strong, tall or fast.”可知，匹克球运动真正吸引作者的地方是它入门门槛低，装备不贵又容易上手。
C
( )3. How has the author benefited from playing pickleball
A. She has overcome her fears of competitive sports.
B. She has realized her own limitations.
C. She has become a more energetic person.
D. She has recognized her talents for sports.
【解析】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Participating in a sport myself … still work hard to achieve goals.”及最后一段中“I am facing directly my fears of winning and losing”可知，打匹克球让作者意识到自己可以努力去实现目标，也帮助她克服了对输赢的恐惧心理。
A
( )4. What does the author plan to do
A. Become a professional athlete.
B. Recommend pickleball to more friends.
C. Explore some extreme sports.
D. Continue playing pickleball.
【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中“So, I've made a long－term commitment to it.”可知，作者打算继续打匹克球。
D
B[2025南通期末]
With two minutes left on the clock, Hongtusi Han Dukai and her partner Gulhayat Mamit, from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, decided to stop swinging, and their final score was recorded at 61 bell touches. “I've never experienced this kind of result before，” Hongtusi said. “It's super easy for us to reach 140 or even 150 during our training; really regrettable！”
The swing, known as “dangqiuqian” in Chinese, is popular in China, and boasts a long history. Becoming an official competition event in the National Ethnic Games(全国民族运动会) in 1986, the female－only swing competitions are divided by weight categories into below 55 kg and above, and further divided into height competitions and the bell－touching competitions, with both singles and doubles events.
For the doubles bell－touching competition, two athletes stand face－to－face on a 40－cm－long and 10－cm－wide footboard of the swing, swinging to touch a bar with bells that usually stands 7.2 meters high and 8.5 meters away, hanging under another swing frame. Athletes who touch the bells the most times during the 10－minute competition win.
As the first pair to compete in the women's doubles 55－kg bell－touching competition of the swing event, Gulhayat admitted she was “very nervous” before stepping on the swing, but then calmed down as Hongtusi reminded her, “Don't be nervous. Keep up with my rhythm, and just listen to me.”
Both of them changed from middle－distance running to the swing, and they fell in love with swinging quickly. In 2022, both Hongtusi and Gulhayat participated in Xinjiang's ethnic minorities' sports games and then paired up for the Games this year. Despite only starting to train together three months ago, the new pair quickly developed a good cooperation, improving their performance.
“I think swinging is the hardest of all the events. There's no break during the 10－minute competition. There's no space to relax. You have to train for a long time to adapt to the ropes; insistence, strength and physical fitness are all required，” explained Hongtusi. At last they got the third place.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了两位女孩在荡秋千比赛中的表现、赛况及开始这项比赛的渊源等内容。
( )5. How did Hongtusi feel after the competition
A. She had red eyes. B. She was in the pink.
C. She felt a bit blue. D. She was a green hand.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中“I've never experienced this kind of result before … really regrettable！”可知，Hongtusi对比赛结果感到遗憾，有点悲伤(blue)。
C
( )6. What is the purpose of Paragraphs 2 and 3
A. To introduce the rules of the competition.
B. To indicate the popularity of the competition.
C. To add background information on the competition.
D. To show the importance of cooperation in the competition.
【解析】推理判断题。根据第二、三段内容可知，这两段介绍了“荡秋千”比赛的历史、规则及项目分组等背景信息，所以二三段是为了补充有关比赛的背景资料。
C
( )7. Which one is TRUE about the swing competition
A. It requires training from an early age.
B. It is open to women only.
C. It allows the participants to rest halfway.
D. It is the hardest of all the events.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中“the female－only swing competitions are divided … with both singles and doubles events.”可知，荡秋千比赛仅对女性开放，B项正确。
B
( )8. What is the best title for this passage
A. Two Girls, Shining in a Swing Competition
B. Swing, a Newly－Added Event to the Games
C. Two Girls, Bringing the Swing to the World
D. Swing, a Traditional Sport in Ethnic Minorities
【解析】标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了两位女孩在荡秋千比赛中的表现、赛况及开始这项比赛的渊源等内容，A项“两个女孩，在秋千比赛中大放异彩”最合适做文章标题。
A
Ⅳ. 语法填空。[2025连云港期末]
Mohammad Ullah is an American lawyer, 1. ______________ has been practising Chinese kung fu very hard. Recently he 2. ______________(return) from the Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival in Dengfeng, China, 3. ______________ he won a silver medal.
Ullah grew up in a community with many Chinese and 4. _____________________(introduce) to kung fu through movies. His training began in college when he joined a kung fu club. After learning southern－style boxing, his interest in kung fu culture led him 5. ______________(learn) guandao sword and tai chi.
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Last year, Ullah visited China 6. ______________ the first time to join in a Wushu championship at Mount Emei. Amazed by kung fu styles, he decided to improve his skills. “Different forms of 7. ______________(train) help me appreciate Chinese martial arts，” he said.
His latest trip to China 8. ______________(include) a visit to the Shaolin Martial Arts School, where he practised drunken fist and deepened his understanding of kung fu's 9. ______________(culture) importance. Ullah believes that kung fu has built 10. ______________ bridge for exchanges, welcoming more people to its birthplace.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了美国律师穆罕默德·乌拉学习中国功夫的经历。
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1. 【解析】考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词lawyer，在从句做主语，指人，用who引导。
2. 【解析】考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据上文Recently可知，为现在完成时；主语为he，助动词用has。
3. 【解析】考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival，在从句中做地点状语，用where。
4. 【解析】考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。主语Ullah与谓语构成被动关系，且发生在过去，用一般过去时的被动语态。
5. 【解析】考查非谓语动词。短语lead sb to do sth表示“引导某人做某事”。
6. 【解析】考查介词。短语for the first time表示“第一次”。
7. 【解析】考查名词。做介词的宾语，应用名词training，且其不可数。
8. 【解析】考查动词时态。根据His latest trip以及下文trained可知，谓语应用一般过去时。
9. 【解析】考查形容词。修饰名词importance用形容词cultural。
10. 【解析】考查冠词。bridge为可数名词，在句中为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。
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Section 1
Welcome to the unit & Reading
Unit 2
Be sporty, be healthy
Ⅰ. 话题拓展阅读。[2025南通海安期中]
Everyone has their own way to “recharge” their sense of well－being—something that makes them feel good physically, emotionally, and spiritually even if they aren't consciously aware of it. Personally, I know that few things can improve my day as quickly as a walk around the block or even just getting up from my desk and doing some push－ups.① A hike through the woods is ideal when I can make it happen. But that's me. It's not simply that I enjoy these activities but also that they make me feel better and clear my mind.
Mental health and physical health are closely connected. No kidding—what's good for the body is often good for the mind. Knowing that what you can do physically has this effect for you will change your day and your life.②
Physical activity has many mental health benefits. These have been published in the journal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and include improved brain health and cognitive function—the ability to think, if you will, a reduced risk of tension and worry, improved sleep and overall quality of life. Although not a cure for all, increasing physical activity directly contributes to improved mental health and better overall health and well－being.
Learning how to manage stress and getting screened for depression are simply good prevention practices in daily life. Awareness is especially important at this time of year, when disruptions to healthy habits and choices can be more likely and more annoying.③
Shorter days and colder temperatures have a way of breaking up the normal life—as do the holidays, with both their joys and stresses. When the rich sunshine and clear skies of temperate(温和的) months give way to terrible weather, less daylight, and festive gatherings, it may happen unconsciously or seem natural to be less physically active. However, that tendency is just why it's so important that we are ever more mindful of our physical and emotional health and how we can maintain both at this time of year.④
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了体育活动对身心健康的作用。
一、 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
( )1. What is the author's regular way of “recharging” his well－being
A. Working out in a gym. B. Staying and doing nothing.
C. Hiking in the woods. D. Slight exercise.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中“Everyone has their own way to ‘recharge’ their sense of well－being … getting up from my desk and doing some push－ups.”可知，作者通常的“充电”方式是做一些轻微的运动。
D
( )2. What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A. The importance of good sleep.
B. The ways to improve brain health.
C. The mental health benefits of physical activity.
D. The bond between mental health and physical health.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，体育活动对心理健康有诸多好处。
C
( )3. What does the underlined word “disruptions” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Achievements. B. Disturbances.
C. Advantages. D. Improvements.
【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词下文的to healthy habits和more annoying可知，能够让人讨厌、恼火的肯定是对健康习惯的破坏。所以，画线词disruptions的意思为“扰乱，妨碍”，与disturbances意思一致。
B
( )4. Why does the author mention shorter days, colder temperatures and festivals
A. To persuade us to enjoy our current lives.
B. To show useful advice on keeping healthy.
C. To describe unexpected things in our lives.
D. To remind us to care about well－being anytime.
【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，白天变短、气温变冷和假期会破坏正常的生活，人们可能会无意识地减少体力活动，越是这个时候，我们越应该注意自己的身心健康。所以作者提到白天变短、气温变冷和节日是为了提醒我们在任何时候都要关注健康。
D
二、 分析文中加序号句子的结构，在原句上标出基本成分，然后试着在下面横线上写出译文。
①【分析】本句为复合句。that引导宾语从句，从句中as quickly as是一个比较结构，or连接并列成分a walk around the block和getting up from my desk and doing some push－ups。
【译文】就我个人而言，我知道没有什么能像在街区散步，或者甚至只是从办公桌前站起来做几个俯卧撑那样迅速改善我的一天。
②【分析】本句为复合句。Knowing that what you can do physically has this effect for you是动名词短语做主语，其中that引导宾语从句，在这个宾语从句中what you can do physically 是主语从句。
【译文】意识到你身体力所能及之事能对你产生这样的影响，将会改变你的日常状态乃至你的人生。
③【分析】本句为复合句。when引导定语从句修饰先行词this time of year，在定语从句中disruptions是主语，to healthy habits and choices是介词短语做后置定语修饰disruptions。
【译文】在每年这个时候，意识到这一点尤为重要，因为这时健康的习惯和选择更容易被扰乱，也更令人烦恼。
④【分析】本句为复合句。主体部分是主系表结构。why it's so important …和how we can maintain both为并列表语从句。
【译文】然而，正是这种倾向，使得我们在一年中的这个时候，更加关注自己的身心健康以及如何保持身心健康变得尤为重要。
Ⅱ. 七选五。[2025莆田十一中期中]
We all know the benefits of regular physical activity. But about 80 percent of people don't take exercise every day. Even some say they don't enjoy exercise. __1__ Here are some tips.
Find an exercise that best fits your personality. __2__ Take a group exercise class, join a football team or walk with a group of friends. If you prefer having time alone, jogging or yoga will be better fit for you.
Make it a habit. It can take a little while for something to become a habit. __3__ One way is to try to exercise around the same time each day. “Exercise can become addictive in a positive way，” said Dr Carnethon, who is also a volunteer of the American Heart Association.
__4__ There are many ways to fit exercise into your life. You can find some exercise videos online. Do weight training with things around your home. Take a brief walk after lunch. And if you go to school or work by bus, get off a stop earlier and walk the rest of the way.
Keep going. If you miss a day, don't worry about it. __5__ Just make sure you get back the next day. It's easy to make something a habit again. You will see the same benefits. And any little bit you can fit in will show benefits.
A. Build exercise into your lifestyle.
B. Everybody struggles once in a while.
C. So how can you make an exercise pleasant
D. Break up your physical activity into smaller parts.
E. Therefore, give yourself the time to create a regular routine.
F. If you are a social person, do something that attracts you socially.
G. Finding a peer group is the perfect way to share your goals and hobbies.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章针对如何让锻炼变得愉快这一问题，给出了一些建议。
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1. 【解析】上文“Even some say they don't enjoy exercise.”提出有些人说他们不喜欢运动，下文“Here are some tips.” 说这里有一些建议。该空承上启下，C项“那么怎样才能让锻炼变得愉快呢”针对“不喜欢锻炼”的问题，以疑问句引出下文的建议，符合语境。
2. 【解析】根据本段主题句“Find an exercise that best fits your personality.”和下文“Take a group exercise class … walk with a group of friends.”提到的“社交型”锻炼方式可知，F项“如果你是一个善于社交的人，做一些能吸引你社交的事情”中a social person, do something that attracts you socially对应空后团体活动的内容，且与下一句“If you prefer having time alone”构成对比，符合语境。
3. 【解析】上文“It can take a little while for something to become a habit.”说有些事情需要一段时间才能成为习惯，下文“One way is to try to exercise around the same time each day.”说一种方法是每天在同一时间锻炼。E项“因此，给自己一些时间来建立一个规律的生活”中Therefore承接上文因果关系，create a regular routine对应下文exercise around the same time，符合“养成习惯”的主题。
4. 【解析】空处位于段首，是本段主题句。下文提出“fit exercise into your life”并列举具体例子，包括在线看锻炼视频、用家中物品做力量训练、午饭后散步、提前下公交步行，均围绕“让锻炼成为生活的一部分”展开。 A项“将锻炼融入你的生活方式”符合语境。
5. 【解析】上文“If you miss a day, don't worry about it.”说如果你错过了一天，不要担心，下文“Just make sure you get back the next day.”说只要确保你第二天回来就行了。该空承上启下，B项“每个人都会有挣扎的时候”说明漏掉一天是普遍现象，符合语境。
Ⅲ. 完形填空。[2024南通海安期末]
On January 3, 2022, Preet Chandi made history by becoming the first woman to complete a solo expedition across Antarctica to the South Pole.
Chandi, who calls herself Summit Preet, __1__ her journey on November 24, 2021. Chandi once said she chose Antarctica because she wanted to __2__ others.
“I want my eight－year－old niece to grow up without __3__， knowing the possibilities of what you can achieve in life are __4__，” Chandi said. She spent two years __5__ for the final trip.
Chandi __6__ a total of 700 miles in 40 days, arriving five days ahead of time. She faced winds of 60 miles per hour and temperatures of －50℃ while __7__ a 90－kilogram sled(雪橇). Along the way, Chandi __8__ daily voice messages, which you can hear on her website. In her final voice recording, Chandi said, “This expedition was always about so much __9__ me. I wanted to encourage people to __10__ boundaries and believe in themselves. I'm really proud that I'm an Indian woman doing something __11__．” She added, “Everybody starts __12__， and the more you try, the more you realize you're __13__ of.”
Chandi now __14__ to set up an “adventure grant”， using money raised for the trip. This grant will give money to women of any age or background who want to go on an adventure. “It can be for any adventure they want to do, any __15__ adventure that is pushing some kind of boundary，” Chandi said. “It doesn't have to be a polar expedition. And I really hope that this is something that will continue year after year.”
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了Preet Chandi创造了历史，成为第一位完成穿越南极洲到南极的单人探险的女性，主要介绍了她这次探险的原因和意义。
( )1. A. went on with B. came up with C. set off on D. got by on
【解析】went on with继续；came up with提出；set off on开始，出发；got by on靠……过活。根据上文“On January 3, 2022, Preet Chandi made history … across Antarctica to the South Pole.”可知，Chandi于2021年11月24日开始她的旅程。
C
( )2. A. challenge B. press C. approach D. inspire
【解析】challenge挑战；press按下；approach接近；inspire激励。根据下文“I wanted to encourage people”可知，Chandi想通过探险激励其他人。
D
( )3. A. sufferings B. regrets C. limits D. aims
【解析】sufferings痛苦；regrets遗憾；limits限制；aims目的。根据下文“I wanted to encourage people to__10__ boundaries and believe in themselves.”可知，Chandi想鼓励人们突破界限，相信自己，所以希望自己八岁的侄女能不受限制地成长。
C
( )4. A. fixed B. endless C. slim D. faraway
【解析】fixed固定的；endless无尽的；slim苗条的；faraway远的。根据上文knowing the possibilities of what you can achieve in life并结合常识可知，人生的可能性是无限的。
B
( )5. A. preparing B. calling C. waiting D. looking
【解析】preparing准备；calling呼叫；waiting等待；looking看。根据上文“She spent two years”和下文for the final trip及“Chandi __6__ a total of 700 miles in 40 days, arriving five days ahead of time.”可知，Chandi花了两年时间准备最后一次的旅行。
A
( )6. A. ran B. shipped C. transported D. covered
【解析】ran跑；shipped运输；transported运输；covered行走(一段路程)。根据下文a total of 700 miles in 40 days可知，Chandi在40天内走了700英里。
D
( )7. A. measuring B. pulling C. lifting D. getting
【解析】measuring测量；pulling拉；lifting提升；getting得到。根据下文a 90－kilogram sled可知，Chandi拉着90公斤重的雪橇。
B
( )8. A. wrote B. put C. recorded D. downloaded
【解析】wrote写；put放；recorded录制，录(音)；downloaded下载。根据下文daily voice messages, which you can hear on her website及In her final voice recording可知，可以在她的网站上听到这些信息，所以Chandi是录制了每天的语音信息。
C
( )9. A. more than B. rather than C. less than D. other than
【解析】more than多于，不仅仅；rather than而不是；less than少于；other than除了。根据下文“I wanted to encourage people to __10__ boundaries and believe in themselves.”可知，Chandi想鼓励人们突破界限，相信自己，所以这次探险的意义不仅只是超越自我。
A
( )10. A. change B. set C. realize D. push
【解析】change变化；set设置；realize实现；push推。根据下文boundaries and believe in themselves及pushing some kind of boundary可知，Chandi想通过自己的探险激励人们突破界限，相信自己。push boundaries意为“突破界限”。
D
( )11. A. unexpected B. unknown C. unprotected D. unrecognized
【解析】unexpected意想不到的，出乎意料的；unknown未知的；unprotected无保护的；unrecognized未识别的。根据上文“On January 3, 2022, Preet Chandi made history … across Antarctica to the South Pole.”及“I'm really proud”可知，Chandi真的很自豪，这是因为她做了一件意想不到的事情。
A
( )12. A. nowhere B. somewhere C. thoroughly D. passively
【解析】nowhere哪里都不；somewhere某个地方；thoroughly彻底；passively被动地。根据下文“the more you try, the more you realize you're__13__ of”可知，每个人都是从某个地方开始的。
B
( )13. A. doubtful B. free C. capable D. fortunate
【解析】doubtful怀疑的；free自由的；capable有能力的；fortunate幸运的。根据上文“I wanted to encourage people to __10__ boundaries and believe in themselves.”可知，Chandi想鼓励人们突破界限，相信自己，所以人们尝试得越多，就越能意识到自己的能力。
C
( )14. A. rises B. plans C. fails D. sticks
【解析】rises上升；plans计划；fails失败；sticks粘贴。根据下文to set up an “adventure grant”， using money raised for the trip可知，Chandi计划设立一个“冒险基金”。
B
( )15. A. original B. visual C. eventual D. unique
【解析】original原来的；visual视觉的；eventual最终的；unique独特的。根据上文“It can be for any adventure they want to do”和下文adventure that is pushing some kind of boundary可知，突破某种界限的冒险是独特的。
D
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Section 2
Language focus on Reading
Unit 2
Be sporty, be healthy
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. I am writing to express my c________________ to you on your winning the first place in the handwriting competition.
2. Over the past 100 years, a__________ temperatures around the world have risen by between 0.5℃ and 1℃.
3. Movie music can be made memorable because its themes are repeated t__________ the film.
4. This appeared to calm the victim down, for it r__________ anxiety－related behavior.
5. The company is trying to create a young e__________ image.
ongratulations
verage
hroughout
educed
nergetic
6. Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a ______________(缺乏) of exercise.
7. ______________(假定) that you are chosen to be the leader, what will you do
8. He said this would ______________(阻碍) companies from creating new jobs.
9. China's lawyers are playing an important role in ______________(维持) social equality and justice.
10. The very thought brought me out in a cold ______________(汗水).
lack
Assuming
prevent
maintaining
sweat
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
A[2025辽宁期末]
Famous international marathon events are held in major cities around the world every year. If you have a passion for marathons, here are some of the most popular ones that may become your option.
London Marathon
Time: Late April
Overview: Born in 1981, it was generated by the inspiration of New York City Marathon. The days when the competition is held are the most important in the London sports chapter.
Size: More than 30，000
Boston Marathon
Time: Mid－April
Overview: Boston Marathon, which began on April 19, 1897, is the world's first city marathon competition. At that time, only 15 runners attended. Since its establishment, Boston Marathon, once a year, has never been interrupted.
Size: More than 10，000
New York City Marathon
Time: Early November
Overview: If any marathon can not hesitate to claim that it is the most popular in the world, it is New York City Marathon. The New York City Marathon's reputation is second only to Boston, founded in 1970, and the participants exceeded 100，000 people.
Size: More than 30，000
Chicago Marathon
Time: Mid－October
Overview: Chicago Marathon was founded in the 1970s. Since 1997, it has created amazing results for three years in a row, making it the best and largest marathon in the United States.
Size: More than 35，000
Amsterdam Marathon
Time: October
Overview: Amsterdam Marathon began in the late pared with other top marathons in the world, Amsterdam Marathon is small with a pleasant atmosphere. But most players come from all over the world and they are attracted by the charm(魅力) of this city and the speed of this marathon.
Size: More than 2，000
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了五大全球知名的城市马拉松赛事。
( )1. Which marathon event has the longest history
A. London Marathon. B. Boston Marathon.
C. New York City Marathon. D. Chicago Marathon.
【解析】细节理解题。根据Boston Marathon中的began on April 19, 1897, is the world's first city marathon competition及每项赛事给出的创办时间可知，Boston Marathon历史最悠久。
B
( )2. What do London Marathon and Chicago Marathon have in common
A. Their year of birth. B. Their number of participants.
C. Their impact at home. D. Their origin in history.
【解析】推理判断题。根据London Marathon中的“The days when the competition is held are the most important in the London sports chapter.”和Chicago Marathon中的making it the best and largest marathon in the United States可知，两项赛事在各自的国家都很有影响力。
C
( )3. What is special about Amsterdam Marathon
A. It gained wide popularity all over Europe.
B. Most of the players are attracted by its route.
C. The best world record is held in this event.
D. The number of players is relatively small.
【解析】细节理解题。根据Amsterdam Marathon中“Compared with other top marathons in the world, Amsterdam Marathon is small with a pleasant atmosphere.”和“Size: More than 2，000”可知，Amsterdam Marathon的规模相对较小。
D
B[2024岳阳期末]
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 influencing 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.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了不同时间锻炼的优缺点，最终得出结论：对大多数人来说，最佳锻炼时间是他们能安排进日程的任何时间。
( )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.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中“the best time to work out for most people is whenever they can fit it into their schedules”以及最后一段中“the best time to exercise is now”可知，对于大多数人来说，当他们可以将锻炼这一件事情安排到自己的时间表上的时候，就是最佳时间，即有空锻炼的时候就是最佳时间。
D
( )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.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段中“But morning workouts have their advantages … make you more productive and attentive at work.”可知，晨练的好处是可以使身体产生内啡肽，心情振奋，与身体内其他物质一起提高能量水平、警觉性和注意力，从而使人工作起来更有效率、更专注。B项“在体内产生更多的化学物质”并未在好处中提及。
B
( )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.
【解析】推理判断题。根据第五段中“Exercise itself may also be more efficient in the afternoon.”以及“A review of studies also found that … topping morning performance by anywhere from 3% to 20%.”可知，下午锻炼的效果可能更好，肌肉力量、体力以及跑步能力都能在下午达到顶峰，比早上表现得好。由此推知，下午锻炼可能比早晨锻炼的好处更多。
D
( )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
【解析】标题归纳题。通读文章可知，第二段提出了文章的核心话题，即最佳锻炼时间是什么时候，并在下文对各个时间段锻炼进行了效果分析。由此可知，C项“什么时候是锻炼的最佳时间”最适合做本文标题。
C
Ⅲ. 语法填空。[2025盐城五校阶段联考]
Regular exercise can increase your body's energy expenditure and it is also 1. _______ great way to improve your productivity throughout the day. The increased energy levels that occur as a result of exercise are also likely 2. ______________(lead) to more active habits throughout the day, such as taking the stairs rather than the lift, or 3. ______________(walk) to speak to workmates instead of emailing. These increased activities will then bring physical and mental benefits.
a
to lead
walking
Physical activity can help us to improve the length and the quality of our sleep, which will in turn make further 4. ______________(contribute) to our health and well－being. 5. ______________________________ there is no absolute figure we should aim for in terms of sleep time, most people will find that they fall somewhere 6. ______________ 6－9 hours a night. Quality is 7. ______________(certain) more important than quantity.
contributions
While/Although/Though
between
certainly
Regular physical activity can help us to manage life's stress much 8. ______________(well) as a skill to take our attention away. As discussed, exercise can help you achieve a more positive outlook as well as improve sleep quality, both of which are important in managing stress. Also, it is 9. ______________(think) that exercise can help to improve our ability to make the control centers in our brain and the nervous system active, 10. ______________ is very helpful when we are under stress.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了经常进行体育活动的好处。
better
thought
which
1. 【解析】考查冠词。way为可数名词单数，空前无限定词表“一个好方法”，应用不定冠词，表示泛指；且great的发音以辅音音素开头。
2. 【解析】考查非谓语动词。固定短语be likely to do sth，表示“可能做某事”。
3. 【解析】考查非谓语动词。空处与taking并列做介词短语such as的宾语，应用动名词。
4. 【解析】考查名词复数。空处应用名词做宾语；contribution表示“贡献”，为可数名词，前无限定词，空处应用复数。
5. 【解析】考查连词。空处引导状语从句，两句之间为转折关系，应用连词while/although/though，表示“虽然”；句首单词首字母大写。
6. 【解析】考查介词。表示“在6至9个小时之间”，应用介词between，表示“(时间上)在……之间”。
7. 【解析】考查副词。修饰动词is，应用副词certainly做状语，表示“当然”。
8. 【解析】考查副词比较级。修饰动词manage，应用副词做状语；much后应用副词的比较级形式。
9. 【解析】考查非谓语动词。此处是固定句型It is thought that …，意为“人们认为……”。
10. 【解析】考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面的主句，在从句中做主语，故应用关系代词which。
Ⅳ. 连句成文：逐句翻译下列句子，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)
2. 体育锻炼能提高我们的心肺功能。(physical activity)
3. 事实也证明，定期运动的人往往会有更好的免疫系统，患病的风险较低。(it has been proven that; tend to)
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)
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)
1. Most people assume that regular exercise does wonders for our body and mind. 2.To start with, 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. Moreover, 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!
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