题目内容
It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?
Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on “Good Morning America” today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.
Crazy Calorie Count
Glassman said Olympians eat a lot of food- quantities that for ordinary people would constitute pigging out.One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps’ astonishing performance in the 2008Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as 12,000 calories in one day.
Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps’ workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be added in order to train the following day.
Snacking Secrets
Some athletes eat strange foods that improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has stolen champion sprinter Usain Bolt’s thunder on the track during the Olympic trials, Asked about how he gets his energy. Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day,Glassman said.
Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the US team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes honey to boost his energy, Classman said.
Foods for Recovery
What are the best foods to help the body recover after harsh competition?
For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a strength-training regimen(养生法)that involves flipping tractor tires, and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.
46.What’s the best title of this passage?
A.Good Diet Makes a True Olympian.B.Olympians Have Olympic-size Appetites.
C.Olympians’Strange Eating Habits.D. The Diet of Some Top Olympic Athletes.
47.What does the underlined sentence probably mean?
A.Ordinary people eat few pigs compared with Olympians.
B.Olympians eat a lot more food than ordinary people.
C.Olympians tend to eat a lot of high-quality food.
D.Olympians eat a large amount of food, just like pigs.
48.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food, candy and soda for his better recovery.
B.Yohan Blake finally beat Usain Bolt in the 100-meter track in the Olympics.
C.Michael Phelps’astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food.
D.Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.
49.Which of the following is not the best food to help the body recover?
A.Soda. B.Olive oil. C.Whole-grain spaghetti. D. A salad with lemon juice.
50.The passage is most likely to be found in .
A.a technical report B.a fashion magazine C. an education column D.a sports newspaper
46. D解析:第一段是中心段落。成为奥运选手不仅仅需要锻炼,获得金牌还需要营养。
47. B解析:前一句说奥运选手吃很多食物。划线部分在破折号之后,是对前面话语的补充。
48. A解析:根据最后一段,最后一句可知A正确。
49. A解析:从最后一段最后一句可以得知Lochte为了恢复砍掉了junk food, candy and soda,可知,soda不是最好的帮助身体恢复的食物。
50. D解析:本文说的是运动员与饮食,所以这篇文章可能出现在报纸的体育版面。
It takes courage to stand up at work.Now more and more people are standing up when they are working on something important.Standing up is in fashion.Medical researchers have found that people who stand at work tend to be much healthier than those who sit.But I wasn't just looking for better health — standing would also improve how I work and relax my body.
In recent years, many office supply companies have begun to sell adjustable desks.These so-called "sit / stand" models are equipped with an electric motor that lets them shift from chair height to person height at the push of a button.Unfortunately, sit / stand desks tend to be expensive, hard to find and not very easy to test in person.
I discovered that when I worked standing up, my mind was clearer and new ideas kept coming to me.I suspect that this is because when you're standing, you feel a bit unchained from your desk.If I got stuck on a word or sentence as I wrote it, I found myself shaking my arms, bouncing (跳) on my feet or stepping away from the desk for a bit — things I couldn't do in a chair.Often, standing up seemed to relax my mind enough for me to get over creative barriers.
There's another thing about standing for a long time: I tend to get hungrier than I do when I sit on a chair.That feels like confirmation(证实) of the stand-up advocates’ belief that you burn more calories when you stand than when you sit.For this reason alone, I' m hoping that one day mass-market furniture companies can make many low-priced versions of sit / stand desks.We could all work with a bit more standing up.
【小题1】The author likes standing up while working because __________.
A.he wants to show that he has a lot of courage |
B.researchers say standing makes one healthier |
C.he intends to catch up the fashion trend |
D.he hopes to improve his work and relax himself |
A.adjustable desks are mass-produced now |
B.adjustable desks are easy to operate |
C.cheaper adjustable desks will soon be available |
D.adjustable desks can be tried out easily |
A.Standing up at work is a better choice. |
B.Standing up at work takes courage. |
C.Standing up at work burns more calories. |
D.Standing up at work will replace traditional sitting. |
A morning rarely began so perfect. I took in the fresh air and felt my heart run into an enthusiastic rhythm. Though cool, the sun warmed my back as it rose over the horse from not far from my house. The slightest wind danced on my skin. Just enough to keep a runner form overheating. My ever-faithful jogging partner, a black dog named Nika pulled my leg with her mouth, mirroring my eagerness to start our run.
We raced forward with determination, ready to leap tall buildings and race against speeding trains. We pushed harder and ran faster, demonstration our skill and impressing passing motorists and neighbors.
We kept on running until we hit the Beast, a name for a very difficult, nearly two-mile long steep climb.
Only a few paces into the Beast, I gasped for air. Far short of superhero status, my enthusiasm and active steps were lost somewhere at the base of the hill. A vision of the newspaper and a cup of coffee waiting in my kitchen appeared, attracting me to turn back toward home.
With a glance I noticed Nika wasn’t doing any better. She continued to faithfully follow me, putting one paw in front of the other, but without her former eagerness. Her tiredness touched me. And in that moment, I felt a sudden spark of renewed determination to press on. I couldn’t allow this mountain to get the better of us. To improve both our spirits, I managed to shout, “Good girl, Nika! Keep going…you can do it!”
“I’m encouraging a dog, for heaven’s sake!’’ I needed to pull myself together. With a few simple words, I changed our course. One moment we were on the edge of quitting. The next, our feet picked up the pace and we continued. Though tired and discouraged myself, with a few kind words I impacted a dog’s ability to go further. I’m sure I could have completed the opposite with ill-chosen comments and an unpleasant tone. Instead, the Beast was defeated and we flew like heroes the rest of the way home.
Life is full of beasts to conquer. For some, it is the seemingly impossible climb of cancer. For others, their beast takes the shape of parenting a child or a teenager. Uphill climbs come in all shapes and sizes, common only in their ability to defeat, discourage and tempt tired travelers to quit. Sometimes all that’s needed is a few spoken, well-timed words of encouragement from a fellow runner – someone who sees the struggle, dares to jogs alongside, and cares enough to say, “Keep going! You can do it! You’re not alone. I believe in you!”
【小题1】 The writer starts the text by describing________.
A.the beautiful scene of the morning |
B.his or her preparations for a jogging |
C.a lively dog named Nika |
D.the growth of crops at the farm |
A.liked reading newspapers while drinking coffee |
B.had an intention to give up running |
C.would treat himself or herself to coffee after running |
D.might appear on the newspaper for the long running |
A.after he or she found the dog was still energetic |
B.because they came near the top of the hill |
C.when he or she noticed the tired dog |
D.before they arrived at the bottom of the hill |
A.Words are powerful than deeds. |
B.Beasts in life aren’t easily to conquer. |
C.Dogs are the best friend of humans. |
D.Try it one more time before giving up. |
根据短文内容,从下面A—F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选。选项中有一项为多余选项。)此题答案写在二卷
A.Start early |
B.Set up a side business |
C.Build your network |
D.Predict what will happen in the future |
F. Be willing to spend your time and money
61._______
Who doesn’t want to have a good future? It’s something everyone desires. The one who determines whether or not you have a good future is you. Don’t wait until something bad happens. Don’t wait until you lose your job. It is you who must take action. Start now while the situation is still good. Why? Because it takes time to build something. Let’s say you want to build an alternative income stream that you can rely on. You can’t build that overnight. Doing that takes time and persistence. If you don’t start early, it might not have been ready by the time you need it.
62. _______
It could be difficult to spend your time and money on something that doesn’t give you immediate return. But it’s important that you do that and it is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for the future. Those who are wise always spare some time and money in advance to invest in their future. If you don’t, your progress will be slow and you wouldn’t be ready in time.
63._________
I’m sure you’ve heard the advice “ Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s good advice, but how can you apply if you know only one basket? By expanding your knowledge, you will know what possibilities there are so that you can find new opportunities. Expanding your knowledge can also help you see something you already know in a different light. You can see it from a new perspective. Overall, expanding your knowledge improves your ability to make good decisions.
64. _______
Building a side business is one of the best ways to invest in your future. In fact, it’s a favorite of mine. Not only can it help you prepare for unexpected job loss and provide you with an alternative income source, but also it teaches you a lot in the process. You will learn much because you deal with the real world.
65. ________
Your network of friends and acquaintances is one of the best assets (资产) you could have. It can inform you of new opportunities. It can also help you find the resources you need. By building your network, you are preparing for a time in the future when you might need help from it. But build your network with right motivation. Don’t build it with the motivation to get something from it.