【题目】When did you last see a polar bear? On a trip to a zoo, perhaps? If you had attended a winter activity in New York a few years ago, you would have seen a whole polar bear club. These “Polar Bears” are people who meet frequently in the winter to swim in freezing cold water. That day, the air temperature was 3, and the water temperature was a bit higher. The members of the Polar Bear Club at Coney Island, New York are usually about the age of 60. Members must satisfy two requirements. First, they must get along well with everyone else in the group. This is very important because there are so many different kinds of people in the club. Polar Bears must also agree to swim outdoors at least twice a month from November through February.

Doctors do not agree about the medical effects of cold-water swimming. Some are worried about the dangers of a condition in which the body’s temperature drops so low that finally the heart stops. Other doctors, however, point out that there is more danger of a heart attack during summer swimming because the difference between the air temperature and water temperature is much greater in summer than in winter.

The Polar Bears themselves are satisfied with the benefits (or advantages) of cold-water swimming. They say that their favorite form of exercise is very good for the circulatory system(循环系统)because it forces the blood to move fast to keep the body warm. Cold-water swimmers usually turn bright red after a few minutes in the water. A person who turns blue probably has a very poor circulatory system and should not try cold-water swimming.

The main benefits (or advantages) of cold-water swimming are probably mental. The Polar Bears love to swim year-round; they find it fun and relaxing. As one 70-year-old woman says, “When I go into the water, I pour my troubles into the ocean and let them float away.”

【1The members of the Polar Bear Club must meet the following requirements except that ______.

A. they must reach the age of 60

B. they should be easy to make friends with

C. they must swim outdoors at least 8 times in the four cold months

D. they must agree to swim outdoors from November through February

【2What do we know about doctors?

A. They encourage people to take part in cold-water swimming actively.

B. They have different ideas about the medical effects of cold-water swimming.

C. They point out the possible danger of blood illness during cold-water swimming.

D. They believe swimming is helpful both in winter and in summer.

【3The Polar Bears like to swim all the year round, for _______.

A. they can remain young

B. it’s an easy way to keep the body warm in winter

C. they might meet fewer troubles in life

D. they find it enjoyable and interesting

【4It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

A. the water temperature is always lower than the air temperature

B. a heart attack is connected with the drop of body’s temperature

C. cold-water swimming prevents the blood moving fast

D. all people should try cold-water swimming

【题目】Nowadays, many people love to travel. It is very common for people to go on a trip at any time. ____1_____ Perhaps, the reason for its present popularity is that modern people have come to realize the benefits of traveling.

Traveling provides many good opportunities for fun, adventure and discovery. When we visit other countries, we gain a better understanding of the people living there. We learn their cultures, history and background. We discover the similarities they have with us.____2___ It is interesting to learn from people with different backgrounds.

Traveling helps to enrich our lives. ____3__ When we visit interesting places, we discover and learn many things. We discover new people, surroundings, plants and animals. If we want to make our travel more exciting and challenging, we can plan our own tour and select the specific places we want to visit.

Traveling is refreshing. It is a psychological necessity, especially for people who have stressful jobs. ____4____.Staying at home during the weekend is not enough to make some people feel relaxed.____5____ it helps them to handle the stress they experience at work better. After the break, they feel more energetic in their work. For many working adults, regular getaways help them keep their energy and enthusiasm they require for their work. Without these breaks, they may suffer from work burn-out.

A. Years of hard work finally pays off.

B. We also get to know their differences from us.

C. It increases our knowledge and widens ou vision.

D. Some even consider travelling as part of their lifestyle.

E. In todays society, many people suffer great stress at work.

F. Taking periodic (定期的) trips produces better results for them.

G. It is indeed a joyful thing to share the experience of a special trip with others.

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