Question

【题目】Every day, in all kinds of weather, thousands of men and women jog. Why has jogging — running slowly for long distances — become so popular? Most joggers begin because they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves.

Donald Robbins, who is forty two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first he could only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run a mile. But two years later, he ran in a marathon over twenty six miles. Many joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that if they can succeed in jogging, they can succeed in other things, and quite often this feeling helps them in their jobs.

Should you jog too? If you do, be sure to ask your doctor for advice. Jogging may be too much exercise for you.

Does jogging cost much? No, it costs almost nothing. But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging.They protect your feet and legs from the shock of running on the hard surface.

How fast should you go? Jog with a friend and talk to each other as you run. If you have difficulty in talking, you're going too fast.

How far should you jog? Remember not to go too far too soon. In fact, you should walk, not run, the first few times. Then do some short jogs, but no more than what you can do comfortably. After that, increase your distance a quarter or half a mile every two weeks or so. Maybe in a few years, you can run in a marathon too.

【1】The article is mainly about______.

A. jogging as a sport B. jogging as an exercise

C. jogging in a safe way D. jogging as a way to the marathon

【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

A. Jogging should be done in the early morning.

B. Many people think that jogging needs one's will power.

C. Jogging is time consuming.

D. You should not talk while jogging.

【3】Which piece of advice is NOT mentioned in the article?

A. Have a good pair of shoes.

B. Have a sports suit.

C. Remember not to go too far too soon at the beginning.

D. Ask your doctor for advice.

【4】Why is jogging so popular according to the passage?

A. It doesn't cost much.

B. One can start jogging at any time and in any place.

C. It is a very good exercise.

D. One can talk with one's friend while jogging.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】B

【4】C

【解析】本文介绍了慢跑对人体的好处，以及慢跑时需要注意的一些问题。

【1】主旨大意题。Exercise意为“运动，锻炼”，如跑步，散步等，主要是为了锻炼身体，不以竞技为目的，所以排除A，只有B符合文意，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。由第二段的“Donald Robbins, who is forty two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first he could only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run a mile. But two years later, he ran in a marathon over twenty six miles. ”Donald Robbins，四十二岁，在办公室工作，几年前开始慢跑，因为他觉得自己太胖了。起初他只能跑100码左右。他花了三个月才跑了一英里。但是两年后，他跑了二零六英里的马拉松。可知慢跑需要恒心，毅力。故选B。

【3】细节理解题。由第四段的“ But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging.They protect your feet and legs from the shock of running on the hard surface.”可知慢跑需要一双舒适的鞋。最后一段的“ Remember not to go too far too soon.”可知不要走得太远太快。第三段的“ be sure to ask your doctor for advice.”可知应该向医生寻求建议。文中没有提到的是B，故选B。

【4】细节理解题。由第一段的“ Most joggers begin because they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves.”大多数跑步者开始因为他们知道那是一个很好的锻炼。慢跑使心脏更强壮，帮助人们减肥。它还能帮助他们自我感觉良好。可知慢跑受欢迎是因为它是一种很好的运动方式。故选C。