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America is a country on the move. In unheard-of numbers, people of all ages are exercising their way to better health. According to the latest figures, 59 percent of American adults exercise regularly-up 12 percent from just two years ago and more than double the figure of 25 years ago. Even non-exercisers believe they would be more attractive and confident if they were more active. It is hard not to get the message. The virtues of physical fitness are shown on magazine covers, postage stamps, and television ads of everything from beauty soaps to travel books. Exercise as a part of daily life did not catch on until the late 1960s when research by military doctors began to show the health benefits of' doing regular physical exercises. Growing publicity (宣传) for races held in American cities helped fuel a strong interest in the ancient sport of running. Although running hasleveled offin recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding-and sometimes safer- forms of exercise, such as walking and swimming, running remains the most popular form of exercise. As the popularity of exercise continues to mount, so does scientific evidence of its health benefits. The key to fitness is exercising the major muscle groups vigorously (强有力地) enough to approximately double the heart rate and keep it doubled for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Doing such physical exercises three times or more a week will produce considerable improvements in physical health in about three months. |
1. It can be learnt from the passage that the health benefits of exercise ____. |
A. are to be further studied B. are self-evident C. are yet to be proved D. are supported by scientific evidence |
2. A growing interest in sports developed after ____. |
A. an increasing number of races were held in American cities B. research showed their health benefits C. scientific evidence of health benefits was shown on TV ads D. people got the message from magazine covers and postage stamps |
3. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? |
A. Exercise-The Road to Health B. Scientific Evidence of Health Benefits C. Different Forms of Exercise D. Running-A Popular Form of Sport |
4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase "leveled off" in the paragraph 2? |
A. Reached its lowest level in popularity. B. Stopped being popular. C. Stopped increasing in popularity. D. Become very popular. |
A、It is proper to ask about marriage status in Germany.
B、Silence isconsidered a way of showing respect in America.
C、A clerk may serve several customers at the same time in India.
D、You should ask for help from your relatives and friends instead of professionals in Canada.
Write a counterargument paragraph for the following paragraph. In comparison to the beach, the mountain is a preferable site to spend our Labor Day Break. First of all, mountainous scenery is fairly pleasant at springtime of the year, with the trees and bushes growing their leaves and flowers blossoming. The beach, on the contrary, is more of an option for a summer holiday, since the seawater may still be a little chilly in spring. Mountains also provide people with more kinds of activities. Not only can people go hiking with friends and enjoy the views alongside the mountain, but they can even set up on a picnic in the agreeable spring. People could also have fun on the beach, of course, but the varieties of activity are rather limited. What is more, the mountains are more approachable for people who live in big cities nowadays. They are usually located within or nearby the city. The beach, however, is rather out of reach and time-consuming for certain people, owing to its location at the seaside. So generally speaking, going to the mountains is a better option for the Labor Day Break compared to going to the beach, for its beautiful scenery, various activities, and convenience.
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