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How Do You Spend Your Free Time?
Centuries ago, people didn't have much free time because everyone was busy working hard. Life was hard! But in 19th-century Britain, things changed. People had more spare time, but the Victorians didn't like just relaxing—they wanted to stay active. That's why they invented sports like football, rugby, and cricket. They also took up quieter hobbies like gardening and bird-watching. Even watching sports became popular because it made people feel like they were doing something useful!
Over time, hobbies have become easier and more relaxing. Today, many people enjoy a mix of active and calm activities—some play sports, while others prefer painting or playing music. But now, there's a new kind of person: the couch potato.
These people think the best way to spend free time is lying on the sofa, watching TV, or reading the newspaper all day. For them, even small activities feel like too much work! Laziness has almost become an art form.
How do you spend your free time? Are you a couch potato? Some people exercise in the morning but watch movies at night. It's important to stay healthy while also enjoy your free time.
46. What was the main reason Victorians developed sports and hobbies?
A. They wanted to relax without working.
B. They disliked being inactive.
C. They had too much money.
D. They wanted to travel more.
47. Why did watching sports become popular in 19th-century Britain?
A. People were bored.
B. It cost no money.
C. It made people feel helpful.
D. People wanted to play sports.
48. What does the term "the couch potato" in paragraph 2 describe?
A. Someone who grows vegetables.
B. Someone who dislikes sports.
C. Someone who prefers lazy activities.
D. Someone who exercises too much.
49. What advice does the writer give about using free time?
A. Do sports every day.
B. Relax as much as you like.
C. Keep a balance between health and fun.
D. Spend some time on TV or newspapers.
50. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Morning exercise is important.
B. Everyone should be a couch potato.
C. Watching movies is unhealthy.
D. Making good use of your free time is important.
How Do You Spend Your Free Time?
Centuries ago, people didn't have much free time because everyone was busy working hard. Life was hard! But in 19th-century Britain, things changed. People had more spare time, but the Victorians didn't like just relaxing—they wanted to stay active. That's why they invented sports like football, rugby, and cricket. They also took up quieter hobbies like gardening and bird-watching. Even watching sports became popular because it made people feel like they were doing something useful!
Over time, hobbies have become easier and more relaxing. Today, many people enjoy a mix of active and calm activities—some play sports, while others prefer painting or playing music. But now, there's a new kind of person: the couch potato.
These people think the best way to spend free time is lying on the sofa, watching TV, or reading the newspaper all day. For them, even small activities feel like too much work! Laziness has almost become an art form.
How do you spend your free time? Are you a couch potato? Some people exercise in the morning but watch movies at night. It's important to stay healthy while also enjoy your free time.
46. What was the main reason Victorians developed sports and hobbies?
A. They wanted to relax without working.
B. They disliked being inactive.
C. They had too much money.
D. They wanted to travel more.
47. Why did watching sports become popular in 19th-century Britain?
A. People were bored.
B. It cost no money.
C. It made people feel helpful.
D. People wanted to play sports.
48. What does the term "the couch potato" in paragraph 2 describe?
A. Someone who grows vegetables.
B. Someone who dislikes sports.
C. Someone who prefers lazy activities.
D. Someone who exercises too much.
49. What advice does the writer give about using free time?
A. Do sports every day.
B. Relax as much as you like.
C. Keep a balance between health and fun.
D. Spend some time on TV or newspapers.
50. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Morning exercise is important.
B. Everyone should be a couch potato.
C. Watching movies is unhealthy.
D. Making good use of your free time is important.
答案
46. B 47. C 48. C 49. C 50. D
解析
【分析】
解答这类阅读理解题，需先通读原文把握核心内容，再针对每个小题的问题关键词，回到原文定位对应语句，仔细比对选项与原文表述，排除无中生有、偷换概念的错误选项，选出符合原文的答案。
【解析】
46. 定位原文第一段：“the Victorians didn't like just relaxing—they wanted to stay active. That's why they invented sports like football...”，可知维多利亚时代的人发展运动和爱好是因为不喜欢不活跃，对应选项B。
47. 定位原文第一段最后：“Even watching sports became popular because it made people feel like they were doing something useful!”，“useful”对应“helpful”，对应选项C。
48. 定位原文第三段：“These people think the best way to spend free time is lying on the sofa, watching TV, or reading the newspaper all day. For them, even small activities feel like too much work!”，可知“couch potato”指喜欢懒惰活动的人，对应选项C。
49. 定位原文最后一段：“It's important to stay healthy while also enjoy your free time.”，可知作者建议平衡健康与空闲乐趣，对应选项C。
50. 最后一段围绕如何合理利用空闲时间展开，强调平衡健康与享受空闲的重要性，主旨是合理利用空闲时间重要，对应选项D。
【答案】
46. B 47. C 48. C 49. C 50. D
【知识点】
阅读理解细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本文围绕不同时代人们的空闲活动展开，考查细节查找、词义猜测及主旨归纳能力，需精准定位原文信息，理解作者意图。
【难度系数】
0.6
解答这类阅读理解题，需先通读原文把握核心内容，再针对每个小题的问题关键词，回到原文定位对应语句，仔细比对选项与原文表述，排除无中生有、偷换概念的错误选项，选出符合原文的答案。
【解析】
46. 定位原文第一段：“the Victorians didn't like just relaxing—they wanted to stay active. That's why they invented sports like football...”，可知维多利亚时代的人发展运动和爱好是因为不喜欢不活跃，对应选项B。
47. 定位原文第一段最后：“Even watching sports became popular because it made people feel like they were doing something useful!”，“useful”对应“helpful”，对应选项C。
48. 定位原文第三段：“These people think the best way to spend free time is lying on the sofa, watching TV, or reading the newspaper all day. For them, even small activities feel like too much work!”，可知“couch potato”指喜欢懒惰活动的人，对应选项C。
49. 定位原文最后一段：“It's important to stay healthy while also enjoy your free time.”，可知作者建议平衡健康与空闲乐趣，对应选项C。
50. 最后一段围绕如何合理利用空闲时间展开，强调平衡健康与享受空闲的重要性，主旨是合理利用空闲时间重要，对应选项D。
【答案】
46. B 47. C 48. C 49. C 50. D
【知识点】
阅读理解细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本文围绕不同时代人们的空闲活动展开，考查细节查找、词义猜测及主旨归纳能力，需精准定位原文信息，理解作者意图。
【难度系数】
0.6
