1、UNIT 3 SPORTS AND FITNESS课时分层作业(十二).阅读理解AThe beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning，but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be，but its important to know the challenges that some beach runners experience.Running on the beach can be a good thing.Its certain
2、ly different from running on the pavement or a track.For starters，sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface.As you push off，youre going to lose some of your push as the sand moves.So，youre not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement.But t
3、his unevenness has an upside:_It gives your body an extra workout，forcing you to exercise muscles that dont get as much use during run on firm surfaces.For instance，your feet，ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because that surface is constantly mo
4、ving and changing step to step.You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water.If youre going for a long run on the beach，you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because youre putting more pressure on it due to the slope.Some beach runners
5、 prefer to run barefoot.However，if youre not used to barefoot running，start slowly and dont run long distances at first.Thats because running barefoot uses different muscles than running with shoes does，and its important to strengthen these muscles and adapt (使适应) your feet.If you want to run barefo
6、ot，its great，but ease into it.In spite of these challenges，running on the sand can be a smart choice for you，because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主题语境是健康。作者分析了沙滩跑步对身体的挑战和益处，给初跑者提出了一些建议。1Why is it difficult to run on the beach?AThe soft surface makes peopl
7、e fall over easily.BIt takes much effort to run on its moving surface.CPeople need to run carefully on its uneven surface.DIts hard to keep ones balance on its sloping surface.B推理判断题。根据第二段中的“As you push off，youre going to lose some of your push as the sand moves.So，youre not going to be able to push
8、 yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement.because that surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.”可知，由于脚下的沙面不断移动，跑步者失去了在硬化的路面上那样向前的冲力，所以，在沙滩上跑步比较费力。2Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2?AAdvantage.BReason.CCharacter.DChallenge.A词义猜测题。根据上下
9、文可知，本句前介绍不平坦的沙滩对于初跑者是一项挑战，此处But表示转折，下文介绍沙滩的不平坦恰能让不经常使用的肌肉得到锻炼，由此可知，沙滩的不平坦也是有优点的。3Whats the authors attitude to barefoot running?ADisapproving.BSupportive.CDoubtful.DImpersonal.B观点态度题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“If you want to run barefoot，its great，but ease into it”可知，作者对裸足沙滩跑持支持的态度，只是建议不太习惯裸足沙滩跑步的人要慢慢适应。4What can
10、be a suitable title for the text?AIs running on the beach good for your body?BDo you need to adapt yourself to beach running?CWhat are the challenges of running on the sand?DWhy do you feel sore after running on the beach?A标题归纳题。文章一开头提出“is running on the sand good for your body”下文回答了这一问题：尽管沙滩跑步具有挑战，
11、但是身体可以得到额外的锻炼，而且柔软的沙滩会减少对肌肉的损伤。BPhysical education, or PE, isnt required for all high school students. In some schools, it isnt offered for some different reasons. But should high school students have physical education? The answer is certainly “yes”Today many people dont do sports. But as is known
12、to all, doing sports is very important for an adult. Teaching teens the importance of a healthy lifestyle and making fitness plans now can help teens put exercise in the first place as an adult.High school isnt that easy. Many students are under a lot of stress. Stress can be harmful to a students s
13、tudies and life. Doing sports can help them deal with stress better, helping them live a happier life at school.The American Heart Association says that 10 million kids and teens suffer from obesity (肥胖症)Teens should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day to control their weight and to help the
14、ir bones get stronger. The increase in activities that dont get teens to move around, such as video games and computer activities, means many teens dont get their required exercise. PE classes act as a public health measure to encourage physical activities and help teens have healthy weights.Not doi
15、ng sports increases teens risk of developing many diseases. An active lifestyle offers a good way of protection from these health problems. As much as 75 percent of healthcare spending goes toward treating medical conditions that can be hindered by lifestyle changes，according to the American College
16、 of Sports Medicine.According to the Presidents Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN), students who performed five hours of physical activity each week improved their academic (学业的) performance. Students from programs with no physical activity, who used the extra time for classroom study,
17、 did not perform better on tests than those who gave up some study time in support of physical education.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲了为什么高中生应该接受体育教育。5According to Paragraph 2，what does physical education in high school mean?AMaking teens attach importance to exercise later.BRemoving the stress faced by teen
18、s at school.CGetting teens to encourage adults to exercise.DHelping teens learn to make good plans.A细节理解题。根据第二段的“Teaching teens the importance of a healthy lifestyle and making fitness plans now can help teens put exercise in the first place as an adult.”可知，高中体育教育意味着让青少年重视以后的锻炼。故选A项。6What does the u
19、nderlined word “hindered” in Paragraph 5 mean?AMeasured.BPrevented.CShown.DCaused.B词义猜测题。根据上文的“Not doing sports increases teens risk of developing many diseases.An active lifestyle offers a good way of protection from these health problems.”可知，“As much as 75 percent of healthcare spending goes towar
20、d treating medical conditions that can be hindered by lifestyle changes”的意思是高达75%的医疗支出用于治疗可能因生活方式改变而受阻的疾病。hindered的意思是“受阻”，故选B项。7According to the PCFSN，doing sports_.Ameans making students choose between sports and studiesBhelps students make good use of all their timeCmeans students adjust to their
21、 studies betterDhelps students do better in their studiesD推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Students from programs with no physical activity，who used the extra time for classroom study，did not perform better on tests than those who gave up some study time in support of physical education.”可推出，做运动帮助学生在学习上做得更好。故选D项。8What
22、 is the text mainly about?AWhy high school students should receive physical education.BWhy some schools consider physical education important.CHow schools can help students love doing sports.DHow high school students can live a better life.A主旨大意题。第一段的“But should high school students have physical ed
23、ucation？The answer is certainlyyes”是全文的主题句，结合全文内容可知，这篇文章主要讲了为什么高中生应该接受体育教育。故选A项。.读后续写阅读下面材料，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。A great man once married his dream woman.With their love, they had a bright and cheerful little girl. The great man loved her very much.When she was very little, he would do anyt
24、hing for her and the little girl felt protected around; he would tell her, “I love you, little girl.” The little girl lived happily.When the little girl was growing up, the great man would hug her and tell her, “I love you, little girl.”The little girl would be unhappy and say, “Im not a little girl
25、 anymore.” Then the man would laugh and say, “But to me, youll always be my little girl.”The little girl who was not little anymore left her home and went into the world. As she learned more about herself, she learned more about the man. She saw that he was truly great and strong, for she recognized
26、 his strengths. One of his strengths was his ability to express his love to his family. No matter where she went in the world, the man would call her and say, “I love you, little girl.”The day came when the little girl who was not little anymore received a phone call. The great man was damaged.He ha
27、d a stroke (中风). He couldnt talk more and they werent sure if he could understand the words spoken to him. He could no longer smile, laugh, walk, hug, dance or tell the little girl that he loved her. He could no longer comfort her. She went to the side of the great man. She found he looked small and
28、 he was not the strong man at all.He looked at her and tried to speak, but he could not.The little girl did the only thing she could do.She climbed up on the bed next to the great man.Tears ran from her eyes and she drew her arms around the useless shoulders of her father.注意：1续写的词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。
29、With her head on his chest, she thought of many things._And then she heard the beat of his heart._参考范文With her head on his chest, she thought of many things. She remembered the wonderful time together and how she had always felt protected and cherished by the great man. Her heart felt sorrowful for
30、the loss she was to bear, and the words of love that had ever comforted her. And then she heard the beat of his heart. The heart beat steadily, unconcerned about the damage to the rest of the body.And while she rested there, the magic happened. The little girl heard what she wanted to hear. His heart beat out the words that his mouth could no longer speak. And she was comforted and cried out，“I love you, Daddy, with all my heart.” As she knew，this would be the last time she would ever hear or say “I love you”
