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Ⅰ 阅读理解
Rock climbing may seem like a sport filled with dangers. But experts say it offers participants many physical and mental health benefits that aren’t always found in other sports.
Climbing as a sport became popular in the 1980s, with the nation’s first indoor climbing gym opening in Seattle. Over 10 million Americans had participated in climbing by 2020, and sport climbing appeared the following year at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. And more people are climbing than ever—thanks to hot movies. Today, there are over 600 indoor climbing walls in the United States.
Rock climbing attracts many people as an excellent sport. As a full-body exercise that includes a lot of pulling, pushing and lifting, rock climbing helps build muscle strength. What’s more, the more you climb, the better your balance is. “Climbing helps you be aware of your body and improves the way you move your body,” said Nick Wilkes, owner and head instructor at Devils Lake Climbing Guides, a guide service in Madison, Wisconsin.
Many of rock climbing’s skills lie in determining and remembering your climbing route in advance. You also need to solve problems on the fly, changing your route if you meet with unexpected difficulties.
People prefer rock climbing partly because of the teamwork and safety support involved in the process, especially in roped climbing. Roped climbers have a partner on the ground called a belayer(保护者), who handles the rope through a device to manage the force, catch any falls and lower the climber. Throughout a climb, the two must continuously communicate about such concerns as desired rope force, when the climber wants to rest and when it’s time to come down.
“In order for me to be a better climber, I have to communicate clearly with the person belaying me so he knows how I’m feeling, when I need a break or if I want to change the climb in any way,” said Lindsay Wendt, fitness trainer of Atlanta-based Break Free Fitness.
1. What’s the reason that more people are climbing today?
A. Its appearance as an Olympic sport.
B. The mental and physical health benefits.
C. The inspiration from popular movies about climbing.
D. The opening of the first indoor climbing gym in Seattle.
2. What is Nick Wilkes’ attitude towards rock climbing?
A. Critical.
B. Positive.
C. Objective.
D. Doubtful.
3. Why do roped climbers communicate with their belayers continuously?
A. To record the climbing process.
B. To show off their climbing skills.
C. To ensure the safety of the climber.
D. To avoid unexpected difficulties on the route.
4. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the history of climbing.
B. To stress the basic rules of climbing.
C. To show the dangers of rock climbing.
D. To explain the popularity of rock climbing.
Rock climbing may seem like a sport filled with dangers. But experts say it offers participants many physical and mental health benefits that aren’t always found in other sports.
Climbing as a sport became popular in the 1980s, with the nation’s first indoor climbing gym opening in Seattle. Over 10 million Americans had participated in climbing by 2020, and sport climbing appeared the following year at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. And more people are climbing than ever—thanks to hot movies. Today, there are over 600 indoor climbing walls in the United States.
Rock climbing attracts many people as an excellent sport. As a full-body exercise that includes a lot of pulling, pushing and lifting, rock climbing helps build muscle strength. What’s more, the more you climb, the better your balance is. “Climbing helps you be aware of your body and improves the way you move your body,” said Nick Wilkes, owner and head instructor at Devils Lake Climbing Guides, a guide service in Madison, Wisconsin.
Many of rock climbing’s skills lie in determining and remembering your climbing route in advance. You also need to solve problems on the fly, changing your route if you meet with unexpected difficulties.
People prefer rock climbing partly because of the teamwork and safety support involved in the process, especially in roped climbing. Roped climbers have a partner on the ground called a belayer(保护者), who handles the rope through a device to manage the force, catch any falls and lower the climber. Throughout a climb, the two must continuously communicate about such concerns as desired rope force, when the climber wants to rest and when it’s time to come down.
“In order for me to be a better climber, I have to communicate clearly with the person belaying me so he knows how I’m feeling, when I need a break or if I want to change the climb in any way,” said Lindsay Wendt, fitness trainer of Atlanta-based Break Free Fitness.
1. What’s the reason that more people are climbing today?
A. Its appearance as an Olympic sport.
B. The mental and physical health benefits.
C. The inspiration from popular movies about climbing.
D. The opening of the first indoor climbing gym in Seattle.
2. What is Nick Wilkes’ attitude towards rock climbing?
A. Critical.
B. Positive.
C. Objective.
D. Doubtful.
3. Why do roped climbers communicate with their belayers continuously?
A. To record the climbing process.
B. To show off their climbing skills.
C. To ensure the safety of the climber.
D. To avoid unexpected difficulties on the route.
4. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the history of climbing.
B. To stress the basic rules of climbing.
C. To show the dangers of rock climbing.
D. To explain the popularity of rock climbing.
答案
I.阅读理解
[语篇导读]本文是一篇说明文,从身心益处、脑力挑战和团队协作三个方面,并结合流行文化影响,解释了攀岩运动日益流行的原因。
1. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“And more people are climbing than ever—thanks to hot movies.”可知,受热门电影的启发,如今越来越多的人开始攀岩。
2. B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“'Climbing helps you be aware of your body and improves the way you move your body,' said Nick Wikes”可知,Nick Wikes认可攀岩对感知身体和改善身体的移动方式是有帮助的,因此其态度是积极的。
3. C 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Roped climbers have a partner on the ground...when it's time to come down.”可知,攀岩者和保护者的沟通内容涉及绳索力度、休息时机、下降时机等,这些均与安全密切相关,由此推知他们保持沟通是为了确保攀岩者的安全。
4. D 推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章首段对“攀岩有危险”的观点提出质疑,并提出“攀岩有益身心”的观点;第二段说明攀岩的流行趋势;第三至六段主要从体能锻炼、脑力挑战及团队协作三个方面,说明人们热衷于攀岩的原因。因此,文章的主要目的应该是“解释攀岩流行的原因”。
词汇积累
excellent adj. 极好的;杰出的 muscle n. 肌肉
determine v. 确定;查明;测定 unexpected adj. 出乎意料的;始料不及的 device n. 装置;设备 continuously adv. 持续地 rock climbing 攀岩 physical and mental health 身心健康 be aware of 意识到 in advance 提前 on the fly 赶紧地;匆忙中
[语篇导读]本文是一篇说明文,从身心益处、脑力挑战和团队协作三个方面,并结合流行文化影响,解释了攀岩运动日益流行的原因。
1. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“And more people are climbing than ever—thanks to hot movies.”可知,受热门电影的启发,如今越来越多的人开始攀岩。
2. B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“'Climbing helps you be aware of your body and improves the way you move your body,' said Nick Wikes”可知,Nick Wikes认可攀岩对感知身体和改善身体的移动方式是有帮助的,因此其态度是积极的。
3. C 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Roped climbers have a partner on the ground...when it's time to come down.”可知,攀岩者和保护者的沟通内容涉及绳索力度、休息时机、下降时机等,这些均与安全密切相关,由此推知他们保持沟通是为了确保攀岩者的安全。
4. D 推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章首段对“攀岩有危险”的观点提出质疑,并提出“攀岩有益身心”的观点;第二段说明攀岩的流行趋势;第三至六段主要从体能锻炼、脑力挑战及团队协作三个方面,说明人们热衷于攀岩的原因。因此,文章的主要目的应该是“解释攀岩流行的原因”。
词汇积累
excellent adj. 极好的;杰出的 muscle n. 肌肉
determine v. 确定;查明;测定 unexpected adj. 出乎意料的;始料不及的 device n. 装置;设备 continuously adv. 持续地 rock climbing 攀岩 physical and mental health 身心健康 be aware of 意识到 in advance 提前 on the fly 赶紧地;匆忙中
Ⅱ.七选五
Tips for Staying Active over the Holidays
The holiday season is here, which, for most people, means goodbye to their typical exercise habits. Being physically active on a consistent basis can be challenging during this period, especially
as we travel to see family members or host friends in our homes. 1.
2.
This is the first rule of any sustainable exercise plan. If your exercise feels like another task on your to-do list, it’ll be difficult to keep on. Therefore, be creative in identifying physical activities you like. Dance, do gardening or take a yoga class online. All of these count as physical activities, and even small amounts add up.
Find breaks to move throughout the day.
3.
Make it a priority(首要事情).
Most of us are managing countless responsibilities every day, so it’s necessary to consider physical activities an important part of your day. 4.
Be realistic.
Most are overly positive when first mapping out an exercise plan. In fact, exercise isn’t necessarily at maximal intensity(最大强度) to be effective. Besides, you don’t have to exercise before, during and after work every day in order to hit your goals. 5.
A. Find something you enjoy.
B. Join in various physical activities.
C. Exercise doesn’t have to take place in a gym.
D. Of course, it is realistic to avoid being injured in sports.
E. Instead, just put more movements into your present daily life.
F. Put it on your schedule, just as you have an important meeting.
G. However hard it seems, staying active can help not just your waistline.
Tips for Staying Active over the Holidays
The holiday season is here, which, for most people, means goodbye to their typical exercise habits. Being physically active on a consistent basis can be challenging during this period, especially
as we travel to see family members or host friends in our homes. 1.
G
Exercise is also known to keep you full of energy and reduce stress levels. Considering these, you can take the following tips for making physical activities regular in your lifestyle, through holidays and beyond.2.
A
This is the first rule of any sustainable exercise plan. If your exercise feels like another task on your to-do list, it’ll be difficult to keep on. Therefore, be creative in identifying physical activities you like. Dance, do gardening or take a yoga class online. All of these count as physical activities, and even small amounts add up.
Find breaks to move throughout the day.
3.
C
Taking three 10-minute walks during the day—one in the morning, another during your lunch and another after dinner—produces similar benefits to spending 30 minutes at the gym. In other words, taking short movement breaks throughout your day makes for a more active lifestyle and helps meet your goals.Make it a priority(首要事情).
Most of us are managing countless responsibilities every day, so it’s necessary to consider physical activities an important part of your day. 4.
F
And, let others know when you’ll be busy exercising and how they can help you find time to do so. Having the support from others is an important part of success.Be realistic.
Most are overly positive when first mapping out an exercise plan. In fact, exercise isn’t necessarily at maximal intensity(最大强度) to be effective. Besides, you don’t have to exercise before, during and after work every day in order to hit your goals. 5.
E
A. Find something you enjoy.
B. Join in various physical activities.
C. Exercise doesn’t have to take place in a gym.
D. Of course, it is realistic to avoid being injured in sports.
E. Instead, just put more movements into your present daily life.
F. Put it on your schedule, just as you have an important meeting.
G. However hard it seems, staying active can help not just your waistline.
答案
II.七选五
[语篇导读]本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了关于在假期持续进行体育锻炼的几点建议。
1. G 根据上文“Being physically active on a consistent...or host friends in our homes.”及下文“Exercise is also known to keep you full of energy and reduce stress levels.”可知,空处须强调“保持运动的好处”。G项“无论看起来多难,保持运动不仅仅对你的腰围有好处”自然衔接上下文,符合语境。
2. A 根据下文“If your exercise feels like...physical activities you like.”可知,本段围绕“选择喜欢的运动”展开,空处为小标题,须能概括本段主旨。A项“找到你喜欢的运动”能准确概括本段内容,且something you enjoy直接呼应下文中的physical activities you like,符合语境。
3. C 根据下文“Taking three 10-minute walks...to spending 30 minutes at the gym.”可知,下文说明“运动不一定非要在健身房进行,短时间的、碎片化的运动同样有效”。C项“运动不一定非要在健身房进行”符合语境。
4. F 根据上文“Most of us are managing...part of your day.”及下文“And, let others know when you'll be busy exercising and how they can help you find time to do so.”可知,空处须具体说明“如何将运动列为重要事项”。F项“把它写进你的日程表,就像你有一场重要会议一样”符合语境。
5. E 根据上文“Most are overly positive when first mapping...in order to hit your goals.”可知,本段提到制订计划时不要过度乐观,运动不一定非要高强度,也不用每天上班前、中、后都安排锻炼,空处须给出“更实际的、可行的运动建议”。E项“相反,只须在你现在的日常生活中增加更多活动量即可”符合语境。
词汇积累
consistent adj. 始终如一的 sustainable adj. 可持续的 countless adj. 数不尽的;无数的 add up 积少成多 map out (精心细致地)规划;安排
[语篇导读]本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了关于在假期持续进行体育锻炼的几点建议。
1. G 根据上文“Being physically active on a consistent...or host friends in our homes.”及下文“Exercise is also known to keep you full of energy and reduce stress levels.”可知,空处须强调“保持运动的好处”。G项“无论看起来多难,保持运动不仅仅对你的腰围有好处”自然衔接上下文,符合语境。
2. A 根据下文“If your exercise feels like...physical activities you like.”可知,本段围绕“选择喜欢的运动”展开,空处为小标题,须能概括本段主旨。A项“找到你喜欢的运动”能准确概括本段内容,且something you enjoy直接呼应下文中的physical activities you like,符合语境。
3. C 根据下文“Taking three 10-minute walks...to spending 30 minutes at the gym.”可知,下文说明“运动不一定非要在健身房进行,短时间的、碎片化的运动同样有效”。C项“运动不一定非要在健身房进行”符合语境。
4. F 根据上文“Most of us are managing...part of your day.”及下文“And, let others know when you'll be busy exercising and how they can help you find time to do so.”可知,空处须具体说明“如何将运动列为重要事项”。F项“把它写进你的日程表,就像你有一场重要会议一样”符合语境。
5. E 根据上文“Most are overly positive when first mapping...in order to hit your goals.”可知,本段提到制订计划时不要过度乐观,运动不一定非要高强度,也不用每天上班前、中、后都安排锻炼,空处须给出“更实际的、可行的运动建议”。E项“相反,只须在你现在的日常生活中增加更多活动量即可”符合语境。
词汇积累
consistent adj. 始终如一的 sustainable adj. 可持续的 countless adj. 数不尽的;无数的 add up 积少成多 map out (精心细致地)规划;安排
