Chicago is next to a big beautiful lake, Lake Michigan.In the summer Lake Michigan is warm and blue.People lie on the beaches and swim in the water.In the winter Lake Michigan is cold and gray.Snow covers the beaches, and ice covers the water.
On a cold January day, a little boy and his father were playing in the snow on Chicago beach.The boy was Jimmy Tontlewicz.He was four years old.Jimmy was playing with a sled(雪橇).He pushed the sled down a small hill.The sled went onto the ice of Lake Michigan.Jimmy ran after the sled.He ran onto the ice.Suddenly the ice broke, and Jimmy fell into the cold water.Jimmy’s father jumped into the water.He couldn’t find Jimmy.Minutes went by.He still couldn’t find Jimmy.Firemen arrived.Twenty minutes later they found Jimmy and pulled him out of the water.Jimmy was not breathing, and his heart was not beating.He was dead.At the beach paramedics(医务辅助人员)worked on Jimmy for an hour.He began to breathe, and his heart began to beat.The paramedics rushed Jimmy to the hospital.
Doctors at the hospital put Jimmy in bed.They put him on a cold mattress(床垫)because they wanted his body to warm up slowly.They gave him some medicine because they wanted him to sleep.After eight days in the hospital, Jimmy woke up, but he couldn’t walk or talk.So he went on staying in the hospital for six weeks.Every day he got better.Then he went to another hospital.He stayed there for seven weeks.He began to walk, talk, and play again.
Jimmy was in the water for more than 20 minutes.He couldn’t breathe in the water.He couldn’t get any oxygen.But today he is alive and healthy.How is it possible? Jimmy is alive because the water was ice cold.Usually the brain(大脑)needs a lot of oxygen.But when it’s very cold, the brain slows down.It doesn’t need much oxygen.So the ice cold water saved Jimmy.Jimmy’s father has another reason.He says, “Jimmy is alive today because he is a fighter(战士).
(1)
Which one is the right order according to the story?
a.Paramedics worked on Jimmy for an hour.
b.Jimmy began to walk, talk, and play again.
c.Jimmy fell into the cold water.
d.Jimmy was sent to the hospital quickly.
e.Jimmy woke up, but he couldn’t walk or talk.
f.Firemen pulled Jimmy out of the water.
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A.
c-f-e-d-a-b
B.
c-f-a-d-e-b
C.
a-c-e-b-f-d
D.
a-c-f-e-b-d
(2)
Why can Jimmy be alive according to the last paragraph?
Are you in shape?To find out, ask yourself some questions:Do I exercise regularly?Do I ever walk places instead of driving my car?Do I ever play sports for fun?Do I ever take the stairs instead of the elevator?If you answered no to any or all of the above questions, you are probably out of shape and need to start a fitness program.
Exercise is very important.It improves your strength and blood circulation(循环).It gives you more energy.It can help you relax and sleep well, and it can help control your weight.In fact, the U.S.Surgeon General says that exercise can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis(a disease that weakens the bones).
The first step is to make a program.A good fitness program should be fun.It should involve(包含)both your arms and your legs, and it should help you to build endurance(the ability to do exercise for a long time).To make a good program for yourself, first you should think about the types of activities you like to do, what you think you are able to do, and when you will have time to do it.A good exercise program will involve cardiovascular activities, such as running, biking, swimming, roller skating, playing soccer or tennis, or jumping rope.It will also involve weight-bearing exercise, such as weightlifting, and stretching activities.Also, daily, low-intensity activities such as walking, gardening, dancing, and climbing stairs are good for your physical health.
So what are you waiting for?Get off of the sofa and start exercising.Sign up for yoga, tai chi, or pilates.Join a gym or a running club, or just start walking a half an hour every day.Every little bit helps!
(1)
We can learn from the passage that ________.
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A.
exercise can prevent all kinds of diseases
B.
a good exercise program should be exciting
C.
exercise can help you control your weight
D.
it’s not necessary to make an exercise program
(2)
A good exercise program should involve ________ types of activities.
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A.
two
B.
three
C.
four
D.
five
(3)
Which of the following is low-intensity activities?
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A.
swimming
B.
jumping rope
C.
weightlifting
D.
climbing stairs
(4)
What does the writer mainly tell us?
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A.
Exercise is important and should be part of your daily life.
B.
A good exercise program can help you a lot to keep healthy.
C.
Exercise can improve your strength and blood circulation.
D.
Start to make an exercise program when you are out of shape.