RUNFORABETTERLIFEThesportofrunningoffersmanyadvantages．First,itisagreatwaytogetinshape．Italsohelpsrelievestress,givesyoumoreenergy,andmakesyouproudofwhatyouareaccomplishing．Most

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RUN FOR A BETTER LIFE
The sport of running offers many advantages．First, it is a great way to get in shape．It also helps relieve stress, gives you more energy, and makes you proud of what you are accomplishing．Most runners are happy with just these few items:
◇A comfortable pair of running shoes that has good arch and ankle support and allows your feet to breathe properly．
◇A good quality stopwatch such as Penta, ATLAS, or LifeTime．
◇A water bottle．
If you are a beginner, try following these steps:
1．Walk slowly for 30 minutes．
2．Add short running sessions （期间） into your 30-minute walk．
3．Try a 30-minute run when you feel ready, but never become so breathless that you could not carry on a conversation．
You will soon discover benefits from running that you will not want to give up．You will feel more relaxed and focused．Your concentration will improve and you will find that, even though you are taking 30 minutes each day from your busy schedule, you will get more done．
BIBLIOGRAPHY （参考文献）
Mendez Libby． Medical Advantages of Exercise ．San Diego: Hanley House, 2005．vii–xii．
Manning Lynne． Athlete’s Guide to Quality Equipment ． Dallas: Scanlon-Van Horn Publishers, 2006．
Ingrid Shopmeyer． Ingrid Shopmeyer’s Running for Beginners ． New York: King Books, 2008．

 

 

DOCUMENT A

 
DOCUMENT B

67．Running can do you the following good EXCEPT that ________．
A．it can help you become less stressed

B．you can easily pay attention to your work

C．it will help you get your ideal build

D．you can free yourself from the busy daily routine
68．Which of the following questions is answered in the BIBLIOGRAPHY in Document A?
A．Are special running shoes needed for beginners?

B．Is Scanlon-Van Horn Publishers located in New York?

C．Is Manning Lynne related to Ingrid Shopmeyer?

D．Has Mendez Libby got over a medical problem thanks to running?
69．What double meaning does the word “count” used in Document B have?
A．to accept and add            B．to consider and matter

C．to calculate and plan       D．to calculate and matter
70．The author uses the runner in Document B to give the impression that ________．
A．making a good stopwatch is a tiring task

B．winners choose ATLAS stopwatches

C．time is more important to runners than to other people

D．running is time consuming

Answer 1

小题1:D
小题2:B
小题3:D
小题4:B