People go in for various kinds of physical training and winter swimming is one of them.We can have cold wind bath,icy water bath and sunbath at the same time in the open air of winter.
When we take off our clothes and are exposed to the cold air,all parts of our body are stirred up (搅动) by the cold,making us eager to go into the water.
We dive into the cold water and swim.We come out just when our hands and feet begin to feel numb.The only thing we think about in the cold water is how to withstand (承受住) the cold.At this moment our brain is relaxed(放松) and at rest.This improves our metabolic functions(促进新陈代谢).
After we get dried,our pink-coloured skin is bathed in the winter sun rays.Gradually we no longer feel the cold and spring seems to be near...
After the“three baths”of air,water and sun,we feel warm,relaxed and comfortable.
Winter swimming is enjoyable and good for health.That is why it is becoming more popular than ever before.
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According to the author,our brain is ______ when we are swimming in the cold water.
A.hurt B.busy thinking
C.withstanding the cold D.at rest
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(2)
Which of the following can explain the underlined phrase in paragraph 4?
A.be able to feel pain B.be unable to feel anything
C.be able to feel comfortable D.be unable to feel frightened
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(3)
The passage tells us that ______.
A.cold water is bad for our health
B.winter swimming is enjoyed by few people
C.it's better to go swimming in spring
D.people feel relaxed in winter swimming
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(4)
Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Winter swimming is made up of three parts梒old wind bath,icy water bath and sunbath.
B.As soon as you come out of the cold water,you want to go indoors because you feel so cold.
C.More and more people enjoy winter swimming as they realise its importance to health.
D.People,especially those who work with their brains,may try this kind of physical training.