Question

【题目】 How much physical activity do you do in a week? Are you getting enough exercise?【1】For example, people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from many diseases. Regular exercise reduces the risk of early death by 30%.It also improves your sleep quality.

Today, most adults are much less active than in the past because our jobs are far less physical than the work our grandparents used to do.【2】 This lack of regular physical activity means people burn fewer calories than in the past, so we need to do something to consume (消耗)our energy. Experts think adults need to do 2.5 hours of moderate exercise per week.【3】

Exercise can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Team sports such as football can be cheap because all the players share the cost of the field.【4】 It can also be very social.

If you don't want to spend any money, try one of the following activities. Go for a run. The only equipment you need is a pair of running shoes. If you take the bus, try getting off one stop early and walking the extra distance. Go to the park.【5】You can play different kinds of games there. This is a great way to involve family members and friends.

In short, there are many easy ways of keeping fit. If we all recognize the value of doing this, we will live longer and be healthier.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】F

【3】B

【4】E

【5】A

【解析】

这篇短文主要是鼓励人们运动并对如何运动提出了建议。

【1】根据下文For example, people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from many diseases. Regular exercise reduces the risk of early death by 30%.It also improves your sleep quality.可知上文是有规律的活动在许多方面对你的健康有益。故选C。

【2】根据下文This lack of regular physical activity means people burn fewer calories than in the past, so we need to do something to consume (消耗)our energy.可知上文是每天我们许多人花费7个小时或更多仅仅坐在一个椅子上。故选F。

【3】根据上文Experts think adults need to do 2.5 hours of moderate exercise per week.可知下文这能快走或在平地上骑自行车。故选B。

【4】根据上文Team sports such as football can be cheap because all the players share the cost of the field可知下文是加入一个足球俱乐部是锻炼的一个便宜的方式。故选E。

【5】根据下文You can play different kinds of games there. This is a great way to involve family members and friends.可知上文是尝试和家人或朋友一起去。故选A。