根据短文内容,填写所缺单词或用所给单词的正确形式填空,使短文意思完整。
Free-time activities are very important now. There are all kinds of things people like to do to relax and enjoy 1.
Free-time activities are very important now. There are all kinds of things people like to do to relax and enjoy 1.
themselves
(they) when they don't work or go to school. Free-time activities play 2. an
important role in people's lives. In the past, there 3. were
(be) few free-time activities. Children often got together to play hide-and-seek(捉迷藏). People 4. usually
(usual) played cards or chess in the street. Few people had chances to travel. Since reform and opening-up(改革开放), China 5. has developed
(develop) rapidly. Chinese people look forward to enjoying all kinds of free-time activities. A lot of people play or watch team 6. sports
(sport) like basketball or football. Young people like to play games on computers or chat on the internet. In recent years, more and more people plan 7. to travel
(travel) during vacation. They go to visit some places of interest. Chinese people now have the time and chance to do 8. more
(many) kinds of free-time activities than before. What free-time activities do you think people 9. will have
(have) in the future? Are we going to live a 10. colourful
(colour) life? Let's guess.答案
1. themselves
2. an
3. were
4. usually
5. has developed
6. sports
7. to travel
8. more
9. will have
10. colourful
2. an
3. were
4. usually
5. has developed
6. sports
7. to travel
8. more
9. will have
10. colourful
第二部分 阅读理解
It can be hard to make time for a hobby when we have many important things to do. But hobbies might be more important than you think.
Physical hobbies like going hiking or playing tennis can help you to stay healthy. They keep you fit, and they can even lower stress and improve your memory and concentration(专注). Other types of hobbies can also keep us healthy. Some scientists believe that making music can lower our blood pressure and make our body stronger. This makes it harder for us to fall sick. Playing an instrument also keeps our brains young. So, if you think that playing the guitar is a waste of time, remember that this hobby is actually a great way to stay healthy.
Hobbies are also good for your emotional well-being. Creative hobbies like painting or writing can help you deal with negative emotions by giving you a way to express how you feel. They can even make you feel good about yourself! In one
study, after just 45 minutes of making art, most of the participants reported feeling more confident in themselves.
However, while hobbies have many benefits, it is important to find the right balance. Playing computer games or chatting online may be fun, but such hobbies usually involve a lot of screen time. That could cause problems such as eye strain(眼疲劳)or poor sleep. These activities are also usually done alone, and that could cause some people to feel lonely. Why not choose an outdoor hobby instead? Fresh air, green spaces, peace and quiet—these things help us to relax and feel good. And if you go hiking or fly a kite in the park, you can take a friend with you! Hanging out with friends reduces loneliness and can be a good way to build relationships.
Regardless of what your hobby is, it is important to make time for it. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
(
A. Raise blood pressure.
B. Stay healthy and reduce stress.
C. Cause eye strain and poor sleep.
(
A. 30 minutes.
B. 45 minutes.
C. 60 minutes.
(
A. Lower concentration.
B. Stronger relationships.
C. Eye strain and bad sleep.
(
A. We should play more than work.
B. We should make time for some hobbies.
C. We should focus on work and ignore hobbies.
It can be hard to make time for a hobby when we have many important things to do. But hobbies might be more important than you think.
Physical hobbies like going hiking or playing tennis can help you to stay healthy. They keep you fit, and they can even lower stress and improve your memory and concentration(专注). Other types of hobbies can also keep us healthy. Some scientists believe that making music can lower our blood pressure and make our body stronger. This makes it harder for us to fall sick. Playing an instrument also keeps our brains young. So, if you think that playing the guitar is a waste of time, remember that this hobby is actually a great way to stay healthy.
Hobbies are also good for your emotional well-being. Creative hobbies like painting or writing can help you deal with negative emotions by giving you a way to express how you feel. They can even make you feel good about yourself! In one
study, after just 45 minutes of making art, most of the participants reported feeling more confident in themselves.
However, while hobbies have many benefits, it is important to find the right balance. Playing computer games or chatting online may be fun, but such hobbies usually involve a lot of screen time. That could cause problems such as eye strain(眼疲劳)or poor sleep. These activities are also usually done alone, and that could cause some people to feel lonely. Why not choose an outdoor hobby instead? Fresh air, green spaces, peace and quiet—these things help us to relax and feel good. And if you go hiking or fly a kite in the park, you can take a friend with you! Hanging out with friends reduces loneliness and can be a good way to build relationships.
Regardless of what your hobby is, it is important to make time for it. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
(
B
)1. What can physical hobbies like hiking help people do?A. Raise blood pressure.
B. Stay healthy and reduce stress.
C. Cause eye strain and poor sleep.
(
B
)2. How long did the participants spend on making art in the study?A. 30 minutes.
B. 45 minutes.
C. 60 minutes.
(
C
)3. What problem may be caused by hobbies with a lot of screen time?A. Lower concentration.
B. Stronger relationships.
C. Eye strain and bad sleep.
(
B
)4. What does the saying "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" want to tell us?A. We should play more than work.
B. We should make time for some hobbies.
C. We should focus on work and ignore hobbies.
答案
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. B
2. B
3. C
4. B
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