Question

Scientists are working on a pill (药丸) to help people who do no exercise. It could also increase the performance of those who do exercise. The scientists are from California. They say the pill could produce the same benefits to the body that it gets from running. It could make us healthier. It could gave us more patience,fat loss,a better mood,a healthier heart and a longer lifespan-all without exercising.

The scientists said the pill helped to increase athletic performance in mice by 70 percent. This could be good news for people who want to exercise more.

The scientists looked at how the body changed with exercise. A researcher said,“It is well known that people can improve their endurance (忍耐力) through training. The question for us was: How does endurance work? And ...can we replace training with a drug?” He found a chemical that could copy the positive effects of exercise without needing to exercise. The chemical made the body burn fat instead of sugar. Burning fat instead of sugar means you can improve your energy to the same level as someone who exercises,without the need to exercise.

1.The scientists working on a pill to help people who do no exercise come from ________.

A.the UK B.the US C.France D.Canada

2.What kind of people like this pill best？

A.People who like sports. B.People who like study.

C.People who dislike sports. D.People who like going out.

3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “lifespan”？

A.生命 B.寿命 C.生活 D.工作

4.Why can the pill replace training？

A.Because it is very expensive. B.Because it is made by scientists from America.

C.Because it burns fat in our body. D.Because it is very rare at the moment.

5.What is the best title of the passage ？

A.A Pill That Can Replace Exercise. B.How to Lose Weight.

C.A Pill That Can Help People Exercise. D.Exercise Is No Use

Answer 1