B
Two new studies suggest that modern running shoes could increase the risk of injuries to runners.
One study involved sixty-eight healthy young women and men who ran at least twenty-four kilometers a week. The runners were observed on a treadmill machine. Sometimes they wore running shoes. Other times they ran barefoot.
Researchers from the JKM Technologies Company in Virginia, the University of Virginia and the University of Colorado did the study.
They found that running shoes create more stress that could damage knees, hips and ankle joints than running barefoot. They observed that the effect was even greater than the effect reported earlier for walking in high heels.
The study appeared in the official scientific journal of the American Academy of Physical Medicine.
The other study appeared in the journal Nature. It compared runners in the United States and Kenya. The researchers were from Harvard University in Massachusetts, Moi University in Kenya and the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
They divided the runners into three groups. One group had always run shoeless. Another group had always run with shoes. And the third group had changed to shoeless running.
Runners who wear shoes usually come down heel first. That puts great force on the back of the foot. But the study found that barefoot runners generally land on the front or middle of their foot. That way they ease into their landing and avoid striking their heel.
Harvard’s Daniel Lieberman led the study. He says the way most running shoes are designed may explain why those who wear them land on their heels. The heel of the shoe is bigger and heavier than other parts of the shoe, so it would seem more likely to come
down first. Also, the heel generally has thick material under it to soften landings.
60. How many organizations are involved in the two studies?
A. Three.                          B. Four.                      C. Five.                      D. Six.
61. What can we learn from the text?
A. Most running shoes are designed improperly.
B. The design of high heels is better than that of running shoes.
C. No one will run with running shoes in the future.
D. Both of the studies are done in America.
62. Why do running shoes increase the risk of injuries to runners?
A. They could create stress. 
B. They’re too big and heavy.
C. They can affect the way the runners land.   
D. Their heels can soften landings.
63. How did the researchers do the two studies?
A. By practising.         B. By comparing.      C. By questioning.     D. By reasoning.

I climbed Kilimanjaro with Lava Expeditions (探险队) during the rainy season.
I flew to Nairobi in Kenya and spent several days there. At my hotel in Nairobi I met the rest of the group with whom I would spend the next week. We all travelled on the bus together for a 6-hour journey into Tanzania and then Arusha , a quiet town.
After we arrived at our hotel in Arusha , we had dinner and a few drinks. Then we were introduced to more members including Taddeus Minja, the main guide, who was very experienced — climbing Kilimanjaro runs through the generations (代) of his family.
The next day the Lava Expeditions members checked if we had the correct and enough clothing for our expedition on Kilimanjaro. Only one person needed to bring more clothes.
After that we set off, walking in the rain through the beauty of the rainforest, all the way to the first camp. I was happy the next few days as the view was so wonderful and changed every day. I suffered a little during the trip and I felt so tired. But the members of Lava Expeditions provided me with lots of encouragement, which was one of the best memories. Finally we reached the top of Kilimanjaro in bright blue skies.
I felt excited about climbing Kilimanjaro and the feeling didn’t change during my trip. Lava Expeditions looked after me so well that I was deeply thankful for their help.
【小题1】How did the author get to Nairobi?

. I ____ walking in the garden ____ watching TV in the room.

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72．The number of the double rooms in the best hotels in Boswell is        ．

    A．82        B．105       C． 123       D．470

73．If a Japanese traveler likes to eat in French restaurant，     is the right place for him to go．

    A．233 Edward Road      B．222 Edward Road

    C．1264 Venning Road     D．129 North Road

74．It is convenient for you to stay at    if you enjoy walking in the downtown in the evening

    A．First Hotel or Orchard Hotel      B．Fairview Hotel or Osaka Hotel

    C．First Hotel or Fairview Hotel     D．Orchard Hotel or Osaka Hotel

75．A group of 26 old people who want to stay in a quiet place and don’t want to share moms with others are visiting Boswell．Which is the most suitable hotel for them to choose?

    A．First Hotel      B．Fairview Hotel      C．Orchard Hotel    D．Osaka Hotel

. Sophie dreams of walking in __________ outer space like __________ astronaut one day.

A. /; the                               B. /; an                        C. an; an                     D. a; an