Why do people like yoga? There’s a short answer and a long answer to that question. The short answer is that yoga makes you feel better. Practising, breathing exercises and thinking make you healthier in body, mind and spirit.

    For many people, that's enough of an answer, but there's more if you are interested.

    Yoga began in India about 5,000 years ago. At that time, people wanted to be free, healthy and live a long life, so this kind of exercise was born. The early yoga was part of a religion (宗教). It was usually taught one to one—one teacher with one student. Yoga is an Indian word that means “to join together”. There are three parts of yoga altogether: exercise, breathing and meditation (沉思). In the past, people paid more attention to the spirit. The idea be­hind the exercise was to join the mind, body and spirit as one. Yoga can give you peace, help you feel relaxed, and have fewer worries and illnesses.   204

1.What is yoga?

A. An old Indian sport.                                            B. A European game.                  

C. A popular idea.                                                    D. An enjoyment.

2.Which of the following is true?

A. Yoga has four parts altogether.                         B. Anyone can practise yoga.

C. Yoga was taught in classes.                                 D. Yoga can bring the world peace.

3.Why do people like yoga?

A. Because it brings happiness and relax.          

B. Because it helps you work more quickly.

C. Because it is part of the real religion.             

D. Because it is good for your health.

用所给单词的适当形式填空

1.Our teachers are all very _____________ （friend） to us students.

2. A cat has four _______________ （foot）.

3. What about going ______________ （swim） this afternoon?

4.My brother and my uncle are ______________ （policeman）.

5. It is quite _______________ （comfort） to take the train.

6. What an _______________ （interest） film it is!

7. How many _______________ （child） stand in front of the class?

8. There will be a heavy __________ （snowy） next week.

请根据句意从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其适当形式填空，使句子通顺。