Passage 4
America is a country on the move.In unheard-of numbers,people of all ages are exercising their way to better health.According to the latest statistics,59 percent of American adults exercise regularly—up 12 percent from just two years ago and more than double the number of 25 years ago.Even non-exercisers believe that they would be more attractive and confident if they were more active.
It is hard not to get the message.The virtues of physical health are shown on magazine covers,postage stamps,and television advertisements for everything from beauty soaps to travel books.Exercise as a part of daily life didn't catch on until the late 1960s when research by military doctors began to show the health benefits of doing regular physical exercises.Growing publicity for races held in American cities helped to start a strong interest in the ancient sport of running.Although running has leveled off in recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding—and sometimes safer—forms of exercise,such as walking and swimming,running remains the most popular form of exercise.
As the popularity of exercise continues to increase,so does scientific proof of its health benefits.The key to health is exercising the major muscle groups vigorously enough to about double the heart rate and keep it doubled for 20 to 30 minutes at a time.Doing such physical exercises three times or more a week will produce considerable improvements in physical health in about three months.
16.According to the passage,what was the percentage of American adults doing regular physical exercises two years ago?
A.About 70%. B.Nearly 60%.
C.Almost 50%. D.More than 12%.
17.A growing interest in sports developed after _____.
A.an increasing number of races were held in American cities
B.people got the message from magazine covers and postage stamps
C.scientific evidence of health benefits was shown on TV ads
D.research showed that their health benefits
18.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase “l(fā)eveled off”(Para. 2,Line 5)?
A.become very popular
B.stopped being popular
C.stopped increasing in popularity
D.reached its lowest level in popularity
19.It can be learnt from the passage that the health benefits of exercise _____.
A.are supported by scientific evidence
B.are to be further studied
C.are yet to be proved
D.are self-evident
20.Which of the following would be the best TITLE for the passage?
A.Different Forms of Exercise
B.Running—A Popular Form of Sport
C.Scientific Evidence of Health Benefits
D.Exercise—The Road to Health
Ⅶ.Translate the following into English with words or phrases given in brackets,and then write your sentences on the Answer Sheet:(25%)
1.經(jīng)過6個月的艱難談判，這個國家終于與他的鄰國達(dá)成協(xié)議。(come to terms)
2.他的自行車被偷了，他不得不從家里一直跑到學(xué)校。(all the way)
3.失業(yè)加上他小女兒的死亡幾乎把他逼入絕境。(drive)
4.閱讀時你可以根據(jù)上下文來猜測生詞的意思。(mean)
5.我們得分派一位有經(jīng)驗的護(hù)士協(xié)助林醫(yī)生做這次手術(shù)。(assist in/with)
America is a country on the move.In unheard-of numbers,people of all ages are exercising their way to better health.According to the latest statistics,59 percent of American adults exercise regularly—up 12 percent from just two years ago and more than double the number of 25 years ago.Even non-exercisers believe that they would be more attractive and confident if they were more active.
It is hard not to get the message.The virtues of physical health are shown on magazine covers,postage stamps,and television advertisements for everything from beauty soaps to travel books.Exercise as a part of daily life didn't catch on until the late 1960s when research by military doctors began to show the health benefits of doing regular physical exercises.Growing publicity for races held in American cities helped to start a strong interest in the ancient sport of running.Although running has leveled off in recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding—and sometimes safer—forms of exercise,such as walking and swimming,running remains the most popular form of exercise.
As the popularity of exercise continues to increase,so does scientific proof of its health benefits.The key to health is exercising the major muscle groups vigorously enough to about double the heart rate and keep it doubled for 20 to 30 minutes at a time.Doing such physical exercises three times or more a week will produce considerable improvements in physical health in about three months.
16.According to the passage,what was the percentage of American adults doing regular physical exercises two years ago?
A.About 70%. B.Nearly 60%.
C.Almost 50%. D.More than 12%.
17.A growing interest in sports developed after _____.
A.an increasing number of races were held in American cities
B.people got the message from magazine covers and postage stamps
C.scientific evidence of health benefits was shown on TV ads
D.research showed that their health benefits
18.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase “l(fā)eveled off”(Para. 2,Line 5)?
A.become very popular
B.stopped being popular
C.stopped increasing in popularity
D.reached its lowest level in popularity
19.It can be learnt from the passage that the health benefits of exercise _____.
A.are supported by scientific evidence
B.are to be further studied
C.are yet to be proved
D.are self-evident
20.Which of the following would be the best TITLE for the passage?
A.Different Forms of Exercise
B.Running—A Popular Form of Sport
C.Scientific Evidence of Health Benefits
D.Exercise—The Road to Health
Ⅶ.Translate the following into English with words or phrases given in brackets,and then write your sentences on the Answer Sheet:(25%)
1.經(jīng)過6個月的艱難談判，這個國家終于與他的鄰國達(dá)成協(xié)議。(come to terms)
2.他的自行車被偷了，他不得不從家里一直跑到學(xué)校。(all the way)
3.失業(yè)加上他小女兒的死亡幾乎把他逼入絕境。(drive)
4.閱讀時你可以根據(jù)上下文來猜測生詞的意思。(mean)
5.我們得分派一位有經(jīng)驗的護(hù)士協(xié)助林醫(yī)生做這次手術(shù)。(assist in/with)