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【题目】 Pilates, yoga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy. There is, however, a more humble exercise that might not be so attractive, but has all the benefits-walking.

Certified fitness professional Jolynn Jaekel explains, “What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level. Plus, it is good for your heart, your head and your wallet.”

A recent report details the health benefits of walking. The report found that walking regularly to fulfill the 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise every week, recommended by the UK’s chief medical officer, could save 37,000 lives each year. Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running. They observed participants aged between 18 and 80 over a six-year period and found that walking reduced the risk of heart disease by 9.3%, while running reduced it by 4.5%. And there is even more good news: 30 minutes of quick walking over five days could help you sleep easily, according to research by Oregon State University. The study by days could help you sleep easily. The study by the university showed that walking helped participants sleep better and feel more alert during the day.

The sooner you get started, the sooner you'll notice the differences in your mind and body. So, go out for your 30-minute walk in a nearby park or green space.

【1】The underlined word “humble” in the first paragraph probably means ___________.

A.simpleB.relaxing

C.popularD.active

【2】What does Jolynn Jaekel think of walking?

A.It is loved by people of all ages.

B.It is much healthier than running.

C.It is a money-saving physical exercise.

D.It's becoming more and more popular.

【3】What did scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory find?

A.Walking helps people with sleep problems.

B.Walking contributes to curing heart disease.

C.Walking 150 minutes per week can save lives.

D.Walking is better than running in some cases.

【4】In which section of a newspaper can we read this text?

A.Comment.B.Lifestyle.

C.Education.D.Media.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了步行这种运动方式的好处。

【1】词义猜测题。第一句（Pilates, yoga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy）提到：普拉提、瑜伽和跑步机是最受欢迎的保持健康的方法。画线词前面有more，和普拉提、瑜伽和跑步机相比，步行既不需要专门的设备，也不需要复杂的动作。由此推知，步行是更为“简单”的一种锻炼方式。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Plus, it is good for your heart, your head and your wallet”可知，它对你的心脏、大脑和钱包都有好处。“对钱包有好处”的意思是“省钱”。故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running”可知，加州劳伦斯伯克利国家实验室的科学家发现，快走比跑步更能有效降低患心脏病的风险。从这个角度而言判断出，步行比跑步好。故选D。

【4】推理判断题。根据第一段中的“There is, however, a more humble exercise that might not be so attractive, but has all the benefits-walking”和下文的具体介绍可知，文章主要介绍了步行这种运动方式的好处。这是和健康生活方式相关的内容。应出现在报纸上的“生活方式”版块。故选B。