There are times when I set off for my running-group sessions with little enthusiasm. It might be because I’m tired, or stressed, or have had to unwillingly tear myself away from something else. I’m the coach, so I can’t choose to give it a miss.
It was yet another cold, dark, wet evening and I wasn’t feeling the love as I gathered all the necessary outfits-head torch, reflective waterproof jacket, hat and gloves. No one in their right mind will come out in this weather, I thought. But when I turned into the car park, my headlights picked out runners making a dash through the rain to our meeting point, where others were already working out to stay warm, with chat, laughter and hugs. They, too, I realized, might be tired, stressed or busy. But, unlike me, they had a choice about whether to come running or stay at home. And that makes their decision to come--and to keep on coming-all the more uplifting. As on so many other occasions, I went home from the run feeling better than when I’d arrived.
I believe one of the strongest motivations behind these runners’ decisions to come along is being part of a group. Belonging to a running community makes running greater than the sum of its parts. It’s no longer just a workout; it’s a catch-up with friends, a laugh and a shared experience. It provides a space to share your running triumphs and disappointments, to be congratulated and comforted, and, just as important, to congratulate and comfort others.
Research has long shown the likelihood of staying motivated is higher when exercise takes place in a group. The reasons are many. A study at the University of Southern California found people enjoy physical activity more when they are with others and are more likely to keep it up over the long term. There’s also an element of social facilitation-an “I’m not going to let XX beat me” attitude that drives you to push harder and produces a greater sense of achievement. And research by Strava in 2017 found running in a group made runners go faster and further. Using data from 90 million runs taking place all over the world, Strava found that the average pace of runs taking place in a group was seven seconds per mile quicker than solo runs, and the distance covered was an average of 1.3 miles further.
I joke about people being more motivated to come to my running sessions by the tea and biscuits afterwards than by the running itself. There’s probably some truth in that, but it doesn’t matter. Those laughter- and chatter-filled minutes are every bit as important as the running in between.
1.The author sometimes feels to go coaching the running group.
A.reluctant B.content C.excited D.frustrated
2.Why is being part of a group most motivational?
A.It involves a coach offering assistance.
B.It creates space to socialize with others.
C.It inspires members to beat their records.
D.It frees runners from boring daily routines.
3.That being in a group promotes performance is proven by .
A.citing a typical example B.listing accurate statistics
C.performing an experiment D.sharing his own experiences
4.Tea and biscuits in running sessions are meant to .
A.attract more runners from other groups
B.build up some strength before running
C.make his running group stand out of all
D.add more life to their running experience
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There are times when I set off for my running-group sessions with little enthusiasm. It might be because I’m tired, or stressed, or have had to unwillingly tear myself away from something else. I’m the coach, so I can’t choose to give it a miss.
It was yet another cold, dark, wet evening and I wasn’t feeling the love as I gathered all the necessary outfits-head torch, reflective waterproof jacket, hat and gloves. No one in their right mind will come out in this weather, I thought. But when I turned into the car park, my headlights picked out runners making a dash through the rain to our meeting point, where others were already working out to stay warm, with chat, laughter and hugs. They, too, I realized, might be tired, stressed or busy. But, unlike me, they had a choice about whether to come running or stay at home. And that makes their decision to come--and to keep on coming-all the more uplifting. As on so many other occasions, I went home from the run feeling better than when I’d arrived.
I believe one of the strongest motivations behind these runners’ decisions to come along is being part of a group. Belonging to a running community makes running greater than the sum of its parts. It’s no longer just a workout; it’s a catch-up with friends, a laugh and a shared experience. It provides a space to share your running triumphs and disappointments, to be congratulated and comforted, and, just as important, to congratulate and comfort others.
Research has long shown the likelihood of staying motivated is higher when exercise takes place in a group. The reasons are many. A study at the University of Southern California found people enjoy physical activity more when they are with others and are more likely to keep it up over the long term. There’s also an element of social facilitation-an “I’m not going to let XX beat me” attitude that drives you to push harder and produces a greater sense of achievement. And research by Strava in 2017 found running in a group made runners go faster and further. Using data from 90 million runs taking place all over the world, Strava found that the average pace of runs taking place in a group was seven seconds per mile quicker than solo runs, and the distance covered was an average of 1.3 miles further.
I joke about people being more motivated to come to my running sessions by the tea and biscuits afterwards than by the running itself. There’s probably some truth in that, but it doesn’t matter. Those laughter- and chatter-filled minutes are every bit as important as the running in between.
1.The author sometimes feels to go coaching the running group.
A.reluctant B.content C.excited D.frustrated
2.Why is being part of a group most motivational?
A.It involves a coach offering assistance.
B.It creates space to socialize with others.
C.It inspires members to beat their records.
D.It frees runners from boring daily routines.
3.That being in a group promotes performance is proven by .
A.citing a typical example B.listing accurate statistics
C.performing an experiment D.sharing his own experiences
4.Tea and biscuits in running sessions are meant to .
A.attract more runners from other groups
B.build up some strength before running
C.make his running group stand out of all
D.add more life to their running experience
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“When are you Wuhan?” my friend asked me.
A.going off | B.leaving for | C.set out to | D.starting |
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单词拼写
1.When you set off for your appointment, make a___________ for the traffic and make sure you are on time, or even a little bit early.
2.The newspapers thought his new invention was r_____________, and he could only sell about 12,000 of these vehicles.
3.For those who love natural r___________, it is possible to walk, sail or cross-country ski for hours.
4.This has caused some f__________ between Greece and Britain, as the Greek government has never given up asking for the return of these marble statues.
5.Many actors, actresses and models hold ordinary, less g____________ jobs, often working as waiters and waitresses, in order to support themselves.
6.The French Revolution led to f___________ changes throughout the country.
7.While my father is old now with gray hair and wrinkles, he still has a lot of d__________.
8.In the dream, a stone flew at the statue and s__________ it on the feet.
9.There is nothing a___________ about Australians’ love of sport.
10.In addition, we have two hours a week for writing essays and reports, two hours focusing on s _________ debating skills.
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—When are you leaving for Guangdong?
—My plane at six.
A.took off B.would take off C.will take off D.takes off
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When the evening is coming, my dear son and I are preparing for the tape time. “Shoes on,” I remind 9-year-old Sam. “Snakes are always waiting for the chance to kiss you. But with our feet stepped into my car, we are safe.” We take blankets and cups of milk and head out to the shelter that serves as our garage. This has become our bedtime habit.
I press “play.” A motherly voice fills the car. My mother and my aunt send us books on tape obtained from secondhand shops or rescued from the back of drawer. Maybe no one in England lays cassettes anymore, but I still love them.
Sam rests on his seat. He’s sitting in the front seat. I am listening to the cassette. But I am also thinking. In a month’s time, my boy will be 10. Next year, he will be 11. And so it will go on, until he leaves me and his father and his sister to live out his own stories---as it is only right and proper he should.
Will he think back to the times when he sat in the dark in a car in Africa, listening to tales of Wales in World War Ⅱ, the finest lady detective of Botswana, or a country he has visited, and tells me he finds them “very interesting”? Will he think , when he is grown-up, the poor mum always makes the ancient tape player which is out of date work?
I like to believe that he will recall those wonderful moments. By then, perhaps, my child will realize a deep love of sharing and understanding by listening to the old tape player. I hope Sam will think that these evenings we spend in the car are a story themselves. It is his own first chapter. In time my boy will ease off the hand brake and roll out into the world. Until then, I’ll keep pressing “play”.
1.What habit did the writer and her son develop?
A. To play outside in the evening
B. To listen to tapes in a car
C. To drive in the evening
D. To read books together at night
2.How does the author think about Sam’s leaving the family in the future?
A. Interesting. B. Common and natural.
C. Absurd. D. Unbearable.
3. In paragraph4, the two questions can prove that ________.
A. playing with children is fun for parents
B. listening to stories is a good way to enjoy life
C. children need to ask questions in reading
D. Listening experiences will be part of Sam’s life
4.The best title for the passage may be “_______”.
A. A gift of a story player
B. A childhood full of love and story
C. Deep love for the tape player
D. The future life of our children
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He was on the point of setting off for Shanghai ____ his girl friend called him.
A. when B. while C. as D. before
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20. When Jack arrived, he learned Mary ____ for almost an hour.
A.had gone | B.had set off | C.had left | D.had been away |
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When Jack arrived he learned Mary _______ for almost an hour.
A. had gone B. had set off C. had left D. had been away
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—When shall we start?
—Let's _____ the time for the trip. What about 8:30? Is that all right?
A.set B.meet C.make D.take
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School will be back in session by midAugust. The good news, kids and parents?There’s still time to enjoy yourself. From sports to movies, here’s a selection of familyfriendly activities we found, including some deals to make it easier on the wallet.
Free Golfing for Kids
Tired of your kids being in the house all summer?Get them outside, physically active and possibly interested in a new sport. Kids 5 to 15 can leave their electronic devices and onto the golf course with one free bucket of range balls and free golfing with one paid adult. 7:00 am-6:30 pm daily through Aug. 31. Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Blvd. , Land O’Lakes. (813) 9967122. plantationpalms. net.
Family Movies in Historic Theatres
Families can experience a bit of Tampa Bay history as they watch movies in two renovated(翻新的) area landmarks(地标).
As part of the summer Hollywood Classic Series, Tampa Theatre invites you to 1939’s The Wizard of Oz(Aug. 26). (You can remind the kids that Tampa Theatre is old enough to have showed The Wizard of Oz on its first run.) $10. 711 N Franklin St. , Tampa. (813)2748982. tampatheatre. org.
Together with Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 201819 Broadway Season, the historic Capitol Theatre presents movie versions of the Broadway musicals. Next up is The Lion King(Aug.11). $5. Upgrade to $9 for unlimited fountain drinks and popcorn. 3pm 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. (727) 7917400. rutheckerdhall. com.
Summer Series
Curtis Hixon Park has turned into a 12, 000squarefoot play wonderland focused on fitness and adventures. Free. Rotating(循环的) daily activities include live animals and animal education by Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park(Aug. 6), kids fitness classes by the YMCA(Aug.11), kidfriendly recipes by Salt Block Catering(Aug. 7) and craft activities by the Hillsborough County Library(Aug. 8). Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. (262) 9399908. tampasdowntown. com.
1.Which number should you call if you want to go golfing?
A.(262)9399908. B.(727)7917400.
C.(813)2748982. D.(813)9967122.
2.What do Tampa Theatre and Capitol Theatre have in common?
A.They have been rebuilt many times.
B.They were built about eighty years ago.
C.They are famous in the Tampa Bay area.
D.They have turned into a play wonderland.
3.Where can you learn something about animals?
A.At the YMCA. B.At Lowry Park.
C.At Salt Block Catering. D.At the Hillsborough County Library.
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