题目内容
(Madonna does it. Cameron Diaz and Reese Witherspoon do it. Jolin Tsai (Cai Yilin) also does it. But that's not why you should do yoga.
The reason you should try this 5,000?year?old Indian practice is simple: It will help you reduce those extra pounds you packed on during the holiday season and make you a happier and hotter person.
Yoga is a kind of mind?body exercise. The stretching washes away stress, anxiety, anger, and makes you feel two inches taller, tight and graceful.
The word yoga means “union” in Sanskrit (梵语), the language of ancient India, where yoga originated.
It refers to the practice of physical postures (姿势) to create balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility.
Anyone can start doing yoga, even if you don't feel like you are very flexible. Your ability develops over time. Here are some tips for yoga beginners:
*You should find a quiet place with fresh air, free from dust, insects and unpleasant smells. There should be no distractions (分心的事).
*You must make your stomach empty before the exercises.
*In the beginning, all movements should be practiced lightly and you must not push yourself if you become tired.
*Periods of relaxation are advisable if a particular exercise proves to be tiring.
*Breathing should be long and deep through the nose. The mouth should be closed.
__71__ Helps You to Slim Down
__72__ of the Practice,
Inventor,__73__
History ,5,000 years old
Suitable for,anyone
The exercise related to,both mind and body
__74__ of trying the practice,
Help you lose __75__.
Make a person __76__ and hotter.
Advice for beginners,
The place should be __77__ and clean.
Go to exercise with your stomach __78__.
Don't practise too hard.
__79__ when tried.
Take deep breaths through the nose with mouth __80__
71.Yoga 72.Introduction 73.Indians 74.benefits 75.weight
76.happier 77.quiet 78.empty 79.Relax / Rest 80.closed
Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That global language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean . Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about "burgers". "fries" and "milkshakes". Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!
English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chatroom". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know "cool", "OK" and “hello” ?
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like "cafe" and expressions like "c'est la vie" (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.
Recently, British people have become interested in "yoga". But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.
1.The English language has a history of ______.
A.over 2000 years |
B.over 500 years |
C.over 1500 years |
D.over 1000 years |
2.The underlined expression “thanks to ” can be replaced by ______.
A.because of |
B.thankful to |
C.not until |
D.as if. |
3.Which of the following statements is true about the language of English ?
A.It has been changing all the time. |
B.It has borrowed words from all the other languages. |
C.French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words. |
D.Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language. |
4. Many countries and regions use it for politics and business except______.
A.the USA |
B.Nigeria |
C.the Philippines |
D.Norway |