A study has found that a lifetime of regular ...

A study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.

For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.

Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.

Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.

Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.

The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.

The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.

1.How did the researchers carry out the study?

A. By comparing. B. By discussing.

C. By imagining. D. By reasoning.

2.Which of the following is a result of the research?

A. The cyclists kept a thin body shape.

B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.

C. The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.

D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.

3.Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?

A. The cyclists had normal aging process.

B. The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.

C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.

D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Healthy People Need More Exercise

B. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the Better

C. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent Aging

D. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging Process

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A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, commonly used to reduce the risk of skin caner, actually increases the risk.

Researchers from the University of Yale based their findings on a review of 18 earlier studies that looked at the association between sunscreen use and melanomas (黑素瘤). They said that they found flaws in studies that had reported associations between sunscreen use and higher risk of melanoma.

Most health experts believe that by protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer, which is increasing in incidence (发生率) faster than any other cancer in the United States.

But questions have been raised about sunscreen and whether it may have the opposite effect, perhaps by allowing people to remain exposed to the sun longer without burning.

The researchers said that among the problems with some earlier studies is that they often failed to take into account that those people most at risk for skin cancer—people with fair skin and freckles (雀斑), for example—are more likely to use sunscreen. As a result, it may appear that sunscreen users get cancer more often.

The studies, which generally relied on volunteers to recall their sunscreen use, were also unable to prove how well the products had been applied, said the new study.

1.The underlined word “flaws” in the 2^nd paragraph most probably means ________.

A. evidences             B. facts                C. faults              D. failures

2.People with fair skin and freckles ________.

A. seldom use sunscreen                             B. are more in danger of skin cancer

C. can be free from the harm of the sun              D. often expose themselves to the sun

3.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A. sunscreen users get skin cancer more often

B. the volunteers have proved the effect of sunscreen

C. the new study was based on the experiences of volunteers

D. the number of skin cancer patients is increasing in America

4.Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A. Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer

B. Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer

C. Skin Cancer Caused by Sunscreen

D. Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles

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A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, commonly used to reduce the risk of skin caner, actually increases the risk.

Researchers from the University of Yale based their findings on a review of 18 earlier studies that looked at the association between sunscreen use and melanomas(黑素瘤). They said that they found flaws in studies that had reported associations between sunscreen use and higher risk of melanoma.

Most health experts believe that by protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer, which is increasing in incidence(发生率) faster than any other cancer in the United States.

But questions have been raised about sunscreen and whether it may have the opposite effect, perhaps by allowing people to remain exposed to the sun longer without burning.

The researchers said that among the problems with some earlier studies is that they often failed to take into account that those people most at risk for skin cancer—people with fair skin and freckles(雀斑), for example—are more likely to use sunscreen. As a result, it may appear that sunscreen users get cancer more often.

The studies, which generally relied on volunteers to recall their sunscreen use, were also unable to prove how well the products had been applied, said the new study.

1.The underlined word “flaws” in the 2nd paragraph most probably means ________.

A.evidences B.facts C.faults D.failures

2.People with fair skin and freckles ________.

A.seldom use sunscreen B.are more in danger of skin cancer C.can be free from the harm of the sun　　　　　　　　　 D.often expose themselves to the sun

3.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A.sunscreen users get skin cancer more often

B.the volunteers have proved the effect of sunscreen

C.the new study was based on the experiences of volunteers

D.the number of skin cancer patients is increasing in America

4.Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A.Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer

B.Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer

C.Skin Cancer Caused by Sunscreen

D.Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles

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A new study has found that the best way to make yourself feel happier is to think of something good that happened to you the day before.

Volunteers who were asked to remember a pleasant event from past 24 hours began to feel happier right away．Other activities such as saying “Thank you” and smiling also made volunteers feel happier, but not as much.

Professor Richard Wiseman of Hertfordshire University planned the study．He got 26,000 people to go online to try out a few different activities to make them feel happier．They were told to be nice, remember a pleasant event from the day before, give thanks or smile for 15 seconds twice a day．The volunteers did these activities for one week.

The result showed that thinking about one good thing that had happened the day before worked the best for making people happier.（146 words）

1.The text may probably be taken from _____.

2.Volunteers who _____ began to feel happier right away.

3.From the text we know that Richard Wiseman is a(an) _____.

4.The best title may probably be _____.

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A new study has found that the best way to make yourself feel happier is to think of something good that happened to you the day before.

Volunteers who were asked to remember a pleasant event from past 24 hours began to feel happier right away. Other activities such as saying “Thank you” and smiling also made volunteers feel happier, but not as much.

Professor Richard Wiseman of Hertfordshire University planned the study. He got 26,000 people to go online to try out a few different activities to make them feel happier. They were told to be nice, remember a pleasant event from the day before, give thanks or smile for 15 seconds twice a day. The volunteers did these activities for one week.

The result showed that thinking about one good thing that had happened the day before worked the best for making people happier.

1. The text may probably be taken from _____.

A. a personal anecdote(轶事)   B. sports news

C. a history novel              D. brief news

2. Volunteers who _____ began to feel happier right away.

A. thought of something good that happened the day before

B. were asked to remember a pleasant event from the past 24 hours

C. did other activities like saying “thank you” and smiling

D. went online to try out a few different activities

3. From the text we know that Richard Wiseman is a(an) _____.

A. worker           B. artist           C. professor        D. director

4. The volunteers gave thanks or smile _____ a week.

A. 15 seconds       B. 3.5 seconds  C. 15 minutes   D. 3.5 minutes

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Sue has decided to go on_____ more balanced diet and make _____time in her day for regular exercise.

A. the; a                          B. a; /                      C. the; the                  D. /; the

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How often do you exercise? A new study found that most kids aged 12 to 15 weren't getting enough physical activity. The results were based on about 800 kids. As part of the study, the kids tracked and reported on their own activity levels, and took physical exams.

U. S. fitness guidelines suggest an hour or more of physical activity every day. According to the study, only 1in 4 U.S. kids get enough physical activity.

"It's certainly worrying to see that our kids have such a limited amount of physical activity each day,” said Dr. Stephen Pont. He is an expert on children's health.

Few kids in the study met the guidelines on physical activity that raises the heart rate and makes people breathe harder. Overall, about 25% said they got an hour of that kind of exercise every day. Kids also reported on which activities they did most often outside of school gym class--basketball for boys and running for girls.

The study found that fat teenagers were less active than normal-weight girls and boys. Fat girls were slightly less active than normal-weight girls, but levels were similar among overweight and normal-weight boys. The study also said that the percent of fat children aged 2 to 19 was 17%, or about 12.5 million kids.

"There's always room for improvement," said Tala Fakhouri, who was the leader of the study. She also said the results provide useful information to help with fitness campaigns such as Let's Move, which was initiated by Michelle Obama in 2010. To inspire kids to eat right and get in shape, Michelle visits schools and holds exercise events. She also calls on schools to offer regular gym classes.

The study also found kids who get physical education at school may get better grades.

1.What is the result of the new study?

A. 800 kids don't get enough physical activity.

B. Most U.S. kids don't get enough exercise.

C. Kids should get physical activity every day.

D. It's important to take physical exams.

2.Which of the following sports do girls like best?

A. Swimming. B. Basketball. C. Running. D. Gym.

3.What's the purpose of the campaign Let's Move?

A. To help kids to keep fit. B. To provide useful information.

C. To offer regular gym classes. D. To hold exercise events.

4.According to the study children with enough exercise may__________.

A. be less active than fat children B. be more willing to help others

C. do better in their studies D. try their best to get in shape

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We all know that regular exercise is vitally important for both a healthy mind and body. Research has shown that just five minutes of exercise in a “green space” can help people to keep mentally healthy.

Let’s take a look at some ways to get close to nature and make them a part of your regular exercise routine.

Get on your bike

Cycling is a cheap, easy and fun way to get some good exercise in the outdoors. Try leaving your car at home and cycling to work one day, if that’s possible. Or get the family together and go on a weekend bike ride. Check out the local cycle paths before you go, and plan a safe route. Make sure you take some healthy snacks with you to keep your energy levels up.

Try some outdoor yoga

Practising yoga can be great for reducing anxiety and aiding relaxation, so why not take your yoga mat and try out some asanas (yoga postures) in the open air? Yoga is great for stretching tight muscles and increasing flexibility as well as improving mobility, control and breathing. Why not finish your practice with some quiet meditation to further calm the mind?

Go running

Instead of spending hours on the treadmill(跑步机), grab a friend and go off for a jog around your local park, or some nature trails. If you are used to running on a treadmill, you may find it harder at first, so make sure you have some good, supportive running shoes. You could also find out where your nearest Parkrun is. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

Join a conservation(保护) group

Joining a conservation group is a great way of keeping fit while helping the world around you. Do some research into what’s going on in your local area and you could find yourself helping to plant trees, clear up rivers and so on. You never know it could lead to new friendships, as well as the knowledge that you are doing something productive for your local area!

1.If you want to cycle with your family, you’d better __________.

A.have a healthy body B.check the bikes carefully

C.learn some survival skills D.make good preparations for it

2.What’s the advantage of outdoor yoga according to the text?

A.Getting closer to nature. B.Feeling relaxed or peaceful.

C.Keeping active and energetic. D.Building up people’s bodies.

3.What problem do some people have if they want to run around their local park?

A.It takes them some time to get used to it. B.It needs some patience to continue.

C.It makes them lose interest in running. D.It leads them to fall behind their friends.

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The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise, if ________ regularly, can improve our health．

A．being carried out                                  B．carrying out      C．carried out   D．to carry out

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谈谈你对 “It is a healthy diet, regular exercise as well as a large amount of sleep that are really important. ” 这句话的看法。

字数要求：100词左右。

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