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In recent years, many Americans of both sexes and various ages have become interested in improving their bodies. They have become devoted to physical fitness. The need to exercise has almost become compulsive(强迫性的) with many persons who have a strong desire to be more physically fit.
By nature Americans are enthusiastic(热情的) and energetic about their hobbies and pastimes. They apply this enthusiasm and energy to jogging. As a result, there are running clubs to join and many books and magazines to read about running.
The desire to be physically fit is explained by a “passion” for good health. The high rate of heart attacks in the 1960's caused an increase on the part of the public in improving the human body.
Middle-aged men especially suffer from heart attacks. Thus, they are one group strongly interested in more physical exercise. In fact, many doctors encourage their patients to become more physically active, especially those who have sedentary jobs. It is interesting to note that the rate of heart attacks began to decrease in the 1970s and it is still decreasing.
Physical fitness at present enjoys a favored role in the United States. It is a new “love” that many Americans have had. Will it last long, or until another “new passion”comes along? Only time will tell.
1.In recent years, many Americans have became in improving their bodies because ________.
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A.they have a strong desire to be more physically fit
B.they are enthusiastic about their hobbies and pastimes
C.there are many books and magazines to read about running
D.there are many running clubs to join
2.The passage suggests that ________ is a great favorite of many Americans, men and women, old and young.
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A.reading books and magazines about running
B.jogging
C.going in for all kinds of sports
D.joining running clubs
3.Middle-aged men suffering from heart attacks ________.
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A.are enthusiastic and energetic about hobbies and pastimes
B.are compulsive joggers
C.are interested in taking more physical exercise
D.are encouraged by their doctors to go in for jogging
4.The underlined word “sedentary” means ________.
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A.involving Physical work
B.needing long sitting
C.energy-consuming
D.sleep-producing
解析:
1.A 导解:第一段最后一句说有那么多人有保持身体更健康的强烈欲望,这种锻炼的需求几乎是强迫性的. 2.B 与解:从第二段可以看出,Americans对jogging(慢跑)有热情有精力,于是跑步俱乐部和相关书籍应运而生,这里说的Americans与题干many Americans所指为同一人群. 3.C 导解:第四段说中年人心脏病患者特别多,于是他们对参加更多的体育锻炼特别感兴趣. 4.B 导解:既然医生强调这些人更需要运动,可见他们平时的运动偏少,A,C均是体力的消耗,B,D比较,不是指“让人困倦的工作”,而是长期伏案工作的人. |
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