We’re sitting too much and it’s dangerous. Most Americans spend more than seven hours sitting every day, and the more you sit, the weaker your body will be. Fortunately, there are simple changes you can make during the day——anywhere, even at the workplace—to improve your health.

Park a few blocks away from the office each morning and walk to work.

This allows you to start off your mornings actively and be ready to take on the work. If you take the bus, get off one stop earlier to take some light exercise before 8 a.m.

Get up and move around the office once every 60~90 minutes.

When you’re busy with work, it’s easy to forget the time. Set the alarm to remind(提醒) you to get up and take a walk around the office. You can use this time to fill up your water bottle or go to the bathroom.

Ask questions and discuss questions face to face.

Go to your co-worker’s office to discuss questions face to face, rather than send an e-mail every time you have a question. This gives you a good excuse to move.

Use your lunch break to move around outside.

So many Americans today work during their lunch break. When possible, take advantage of(利用) this time to walk outside and enjoy the nice weather. Fresh air can make you keep a clear mind.

1.Every morning, we can park a few blocks away from the office to _________.

A. take some light exercise B. find a good place to park

C. save some money D. take a walk in the park

2.What can we do when we get up to walk around the office?

A. To play games with our co-workers. B. To fill up the water bottle.

C. To enjoy the nice weather. D. To walk to work.

3.Which sentence is right according to the passage?

A. We should discuss questions face to face during the lunch break.

B. We should send an e-mail every time we have a question.

C. Few Americans spend more than seven hours sitting every day.

D. We should move our bodies every 60~90 minutes during the worke.

4.The passage mainly tell us _________ during the workday.

A. ways to be more active B. it’s dangerous to sit too much

C. the importance of taking exercise D. ways to get along with co-workers

Thirteen-year-old Cindy had been bullied(欺凌) at school for about two years. Her bag, keys and mobile phone had been stolen. She had also been knocked off her bicycle, kicked and punched(以拳重击).

Cindy tried to fight back, but it always seemed to be her, not the bullies, who got into trouble. She became so afraid of going to school that she started to be absent from her classes.

Finally, her headmaster set up a special plan, asking students to look after one another. He gave Cindy the courage to play the guitar in a school concert, Which gave Cindy new confidence and helped her respect from the other students. Gradually, the bullying began to stop.

Cindy’s story is not uncommon, but help is always there. All students in the UK now have to follow strict bullying policies(政策). There are many charities and organizations giving support to young people, such as BullyingUK and Childine. So remember one very important piece of advice: If you are being bullied, don’t put up with it – tell someone.

1.How old was Cindy when she was first bullied?

A. About 7 years old. B. About 9 years old.

C. About 11 years old. D. About 13 years old.

2.Why was Cindy absent from her classes?

A. Because she couldn’t deal with her trouble

B. Because she was afraid of her teachers.

C. Because she liked playing.

D. Because she had to work.

3.How did Cindy receive respect?

A. By fighting back. B. By setting up a special plan.

C. By playing the guitar in a school concert. D. By asking an organization for help.

4.The underlined phrase "put up with" in the last paragraph mean "_________" .

A. stand B. refuse C. notice D. miss

5.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Disadvantages of bullying B. Bullying policies

C. Leave bullying alone D. Say no to bullying

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