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Back in the 1980s, researchers found that jumping on a trampoline was a good way to help people build up their physical strength. Actually, trampolining has many advantages. Let me show you some：
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If you would like to start trampolining, you may first need to ask a doctor to make sure it's a safe activity for you. It's easy to find an inexpensive trampoline, but it should be wellmade and strong enough to support your weight.
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Here are a few exercises for beginners：
•High Knee Lift. Raise one knee at a time. Lift your knee higher than you usually do when you are running.
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•Tuck Jump. At the top of your jump, bring the knees to the chest, with the arms holding the legs.
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Word Bank
Trampoline 蹦床 chest 胸
A.There are many more exercises you can try. Happy trampolining!
B.Have you ever jumped on a trampoline? Today many people use it for exercise.
C.Star Jump. Jump into the air and spread your arms and legs into a star shape. As you gain more confidence, practice more difficult levels.
D.To avoid accidents, some trampolines have a safety net around them. Remember: whenever you are on a trampoline, be careful not to jump near the edge of it.
E.It helps bones grow and improves your balance. It helps your body get rid of harmful things. Trampolining has benefits similar to those of running, but without too much stress on knees.
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Have you ever eaten a dandelion? Me neither. Have you ever blown it to make a wish? Me, too.
“Time to pick dandelions, Athena.”Mum opened the car door and I entered with a _____. My hometown is in Greece, where dandelions are _____ on the menu. But I didn't eat dandelions.
Why did I have to _____ them with my family every spring?
Then I said goodbye to my new friend Brigid, whose family had _____ moved in our neighborhood in New York. I was _____ Brigid didn't ask where we were going. Nobody in America ate dandelions. I always worried that _____ would notice us picking dandelions.
We _____ into a wild field. Hundreds of lively yellow flowers appeared everywhere. Then we stopped our _____. Dad went over to cut dandelions and put them in his bag. But I just hid in the book. “Why do we eat dandelions？” I asked. “The best food in the world，” Dad answered, shaking a handful of greens. _____ we were ready to leave, we had enough dandelions. On the way home, Mum and Dad talked about hosting a dinner party for the new neighbors to try our ______ Greek food.
The night of the party, Brigid arrived with her parents. Mum served them different Greek foods. Our ______ ate everything. Finally came the dandelions. “Wait！” I said to Brigid. But it was too ______．“You ate the dandelions！” I told her. We both ______， and she ate another bite. “Not bad，” she said.
Mum was smiling at us. After ______， Brigid and I went to the backyard and lay on the grass. The stars reminded me of dandelions in the soft field. I closed my eyes and made a ______： to be as openminded as my family and my new friend.
Word Bank
Dandelion 蒲公英
1.A.pencil B.book C.schoolbag D.note
2.A.often B.never C.always D.hardly
3.A.pick B.plant C.watch D.water
4.A.quickly B.quietly C.finally D.recently
5.A.sad B.glad C.proud D.worried
6.A.anyone B.someone C.everyone D.no one
7.A.ran B.flew C.drove D.walked
8.A.car B.work C.talk D.test
9.A.When B.Since C.Unless D.Although
10.A.delicious B.healthy C.expensive D.traditional
11.A.guests B.doctors C.parents D.teachers
12.A.late B.early C.lucky D.slow
13.A.nodded B.shook C.laughed D.greeted
14.A.lunch B.dinner C.breakfast D.food
15.A.wish B.report C.speech D.role
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阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
Do you like doing sports? I like playing table tennis very much. I joined our school's table tennis team last year.At1. I played table tennis to keep fit. Now I hope I can become an excellent table player in the future.
Last Saturday, we played table tennis with students 2. came from a famous school. I was chosen by our coach to play the first game. I felt excited but nervous. My teammates cheered me up 3. the match began. Their words made me feel warm. I told myself I 4. win the game. Unfortunately, I failed in the first game. But my teammates 5. blame me. They all came to encourage me. I followed their advice and tried hard to play the game. Finally I became the hero of this field. My teammates are the backbone of my success.
Word Ban k
Blame 责备 backbone 支柱
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