1、课时分层作业(六).阅读理解APilates,yoga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy.There is,however,a more humble exercise that might not be so attractive,but has all the benefitswalking.Certified fitness professional Jolynn Jaekel explains,“What I love about wal
2、king is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level.Plus,it is good for your heart,your head and your wallet.”A recent report details the health benefits of walking.The report found that walking regularly to fulfill the 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise every week,recommended by t
3、he UKs chief medical officer,could save 37,000 lives each year.Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running.They observed participants aged between 18 and 80 over a sixyear period and fo
4、und that walking reduced the risk of heart disease by 9.3%,while running reduced it by 4.5%.And there is even more good news: 30 minutes of quick walking over five days could help you sleep easily,according to research by Oregon State University.The study by the university showed that walking helped
5、 participants sleep better and feel more alert during the day.The sooner you get started,the sooner youll notice the differences in your mind and body.So,go out for your 30minute walk in a nearby park or green space.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了健康生活方式中的最简单有效的方式步行。1The underlined word “humble” in the first paragraph
6、 probably means “ ”AplainBrelaxingCpopularDactiveA词义猜测题。根据第一段可知,当提到保持健康的方式时人们首先想到的是普拉提、瑜伽和跑步机。然而,有一种不太引人注目的简单运动却让人受益匪浅,那就是步行。由此可推知,画线词和“plain”意义相近。故A项正确。2What does Jolynn Jaekel think of walking?AIts loved by people of all ages.BIts much healthier than running.CIts a moneysaving physical exercise.DI
7、ts becoming more and more popular.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“What I love about walking.your head and your wallet.”可知,步行对人的心脏和大脑都有好处并且可以省钱。故C项正确。3What did scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory find?AWalking helps people with sleep problems.BWalking contributes to curing heart disease.CWalking 1
8、50 minutes per week can save lives.DWalking is better than running in some cases.D细节理解题。根据第三段第三句中的“.found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running”以及下文将步行和跑步从几个方面进行的对比来看,前者优于后者。故D项正确。4In which section of a newspaper can we read this text?AComment.BLifestyle.
9、CEducation.DScience.B推理判断题。纵观全文可知,本文主要介绍了健康生活方式中的最简单有效的方式步行。由此可推知,可从报纸上介绍生活方式的版块读到该文章。故B项正确。BIn the world today,all of the people need recreation (消遣)We cannot work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life.Everyone has his own way of relaxing.Perhaps the most popular form is to ta
10、ke part in sports.There are team sports,such as basketball and football.There are also individual (个人的)sports,such as swimming and running.Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation for people who like to be outdoor.Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them.Many pe
11、ople like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio.So many people like some forms of indoor recreation,such as watching TV,singing and dancing.It doesnt matter whether we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports.It is important for everyone to relax from time to time,and en
12、joy some forms of recreation.【语篇解读】娱乐和休息对每一个人来说,都很重要。适当地放松自己是非常重要的,并介绍了不同形式的休闲活动。5Which is the most popular form of recreation?ASports.BWatching TV.CSleeping.DSinging and dancing.A细节理解题。根据第二段“Perhaps the most popular form is to take part in sports.”可知,也许最流行的消遣形式是参加体育运动。故选A。6People want to take part
13、in sports in order to Amake more moneyBmake friendsCfind a good jobDkeep healthy and enjoy lifeD细节理解题。根据第一段中的“We cannot work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life.”可知,人们想参加体育运动是为了保持健康和享受生活。故选D。7Why do many people like watching sports on TV or listening to them on the radio?ABec
14、ause they like sports,but they dont like to take part in them.BBecause they dont enjoy sports.CBecause they dont enjoy life.DBecause they dont need recreation.A细节理解题。根据第三段“Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them.Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio
15、.”可知,因为许多人喜欢运动,但不喜欢参加,所以许多人喜欢在电视上看这些运动或者在收音机里听这些运动。故选A。8Outdoor sports include Awatching TVBsinging and dancingClistening to the radioDskating and mountain climbingD细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation for people who like to be outdoor.”可知,滑冰和爬山是户外运动。故选D。.概要写
16、作阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的概要。Nowadays, it is most probable that you have an electronic device loaded with hundreds of or even thousands of your favorite songs.At any moment, you can fill your headphones with the sounds of a particular song that suits your mood at that exact time.Music is so common. But
17、have you realized the power of it? Are you getting ready for a big soccer match or do you need to get excited?Maybe some hip hop with a strong beat will do the trick! Besides, you might be ready to study for a big exam the next day. To help you study better, the strains of Mozart might make you reme
18、mber things better.We may all have been moved by particular songs that spoke to us in some situations. But is there any scientific evidence showing that music really has such effect on people? Of course, there is! Scientists have long recognized the power of music.Over the years, many studies have b
19、een done to examine in greater depth the nature and extent of the effects music has on people.For example, scientists at the University of Missouri have found that listening to music can have positive effects on your mood. Their research gives scientific credibility (可靠性) to the behavior that many p
20、eople have already experienced on their own:Listening to upbeat music can brighten the day and boost the mood. Other studies have shown that upbeat music isnt the only type of music that can be helpful, however. When people are sad or have suffered a personal loss, sad music can be helpful because t
21、he tone and lyrics of the music can resonate (引起共鸣) with the listeners. Likewise, people under a lot of stress or experiencing upsetting situations can benefit from listening to angry music. Although angry music might not help you if youre in a normal mood, its tone can benefit you when you are deal
22、ing with stressful and upsetting situations. 参考范文Nowadays, with modern devices, music to your taste is easily accessible.(要点1) Yet, its power, which might benefit you, is not fully realized.(要点2) Scientists have researched into the nature and extent of musics effects on humans.(要点3) For instance, scientists at the University of Missouri have proven upbeat music can cheer you up. Besides, sad music and angry music have also been found helpful.(要点4)