WhenmoviestarScarlettJohanssonwasphotographednaminginLosAngelesrecentlysheattractedalotofattention;forthe27-year-oldactresswaswearingVibramFiveFingerssocalledbecausetheylookmorelikeglovesthanshoeswitha

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When movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers so called because they look more like gloves than shoes with a space for each toe.

Strange though they may look these so-called barefoot shoes which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.

"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury " explains Matt Wallden an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground which allows your body to respond effectively.'"

But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone or at least not straight away.

"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running " explains Patrick Davoren former Olympic athlete. "If you are not in great condition then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.

If you are currently injured and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road trail or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.

Even if you're used to running when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again

1.The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes ______.

A．specifically designed for women

B．that have lots of cushion inside

C．safest for people who enjoy sports

D．that are much thinner than normal sports shoes

2.The underlined word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A．experts           B．feet              C．shoes             D．runners

3.According to Matt Wallden the new shoes ________.

A．make feet more sensitive to the running surface

B．will produce immediate improvements

C．force your body to move less naturally

D．increase the chances of getting hurt

4.The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should ________.

A．run in the shoes every day at top speed

B．begin with a shorter running distance than normal

C．occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet

D．make sure they are already very fit before using them

5.Where would you probably read this article?

A．A travel book.                          B．A movie website.

C．A sports magazine.                      D．A science journal.

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.C

3.A

4.B

5.C

分 析：
本文是一篇说明文，说明了一种新型运动鞋的外形和优缺点。它的外形更像手套而不是鞋；对于穿着这种鞋的人一开始时要比穿着普通鞋的人跑的距离短，然后逐渐地增加，这种鞋并非适合每一个人。

1.细节理解题。根据so called because they look more like gloves than shoes with a space for each toe. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness.它是一种鞋，故选D。

2.词义猜测题。根据These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why?根据上文可知指鞋，故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据But with barefoot shoes the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground which allows your body to respond effectively.'故选A。

4.细节理解题。根据Even if you're used to running when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. 对于穿着这种鞋的人一开始时要比穿着普通鞋的人跑的距离短，然后逐渐地增加，故选B。

5.文章出处题。因为这是关于运动鞋的内容所以这篇文章可能登在关于运动的杂志上，故选C。

考点：
日常生活类短文阅读。

点评：
文章出处题应从文章的内容或结构来判断其出处： (1)报纸：前面会出现日期、地点或通讯社名称。 (2)广告：因其格式特殊，容易辨认。 (3)产品说明：器皿、设备的使用说明会有产品名称或操作方式，而药品的服用说明会告知服用时间、次数、药量等。这里主要根据文章的内容来确定的。