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and sometimes safer
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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
“
leveled 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
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A Popular Form of Sport
C.Scientific Evidence of Health Benefits
D.Exercise
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The Road to Health
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.Translate the following into English with words or phrases given in brackets,and then write your sentences on the Answer Sheet:(25%)
1.
经过
6
个月的艰难谈判，这个国家终于与他的邻国达成协议。
(come to terms)
2.
他的自行车被偷了，他不得不从家里一直跑到学校。
(all the way)
3.
失业加上他小女儿的死亡几乎把他逼入绝境。
(drive)
4.
阅读时你可以根据上下文来猜测生词的意思。
(mean)
5.
我们得分派一位有经验的护士协助林医生做这次手术。
(assist in/with)
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