UNIT 2　SPORTS AND FITNESS(一)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分)
A(2024山东济宁二模)
Travelling seemed like falsehood to me.I grew tired of backpackers expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand “transformed” them.Globe-traveling to me held no more promise than finding a few bills in the pocket of an old coat.I needed something deeper than an Eat,Play,Love moment.
One day,Vasilis,my Greek best friend,reminded me of our decade-old promise:after our final exams,I would visit his hometown in Athens.Maybe,it was time to make good on that promise.
I finally boarded the plane.Vasilis picked me up at the airport.I smiled,thinking how improbable this moment seemed all those years ago.
The decade-long wait proved to be well worth it.Every step through the ancient streets revealed new wonders.However,none of them truly mattered.What would forever alter my perception of travel was a chance encounter with a local.
Vasilis and I were wandering Athens when a special sound caught our attention — a rhythmic clinking disturbing the quietness of the residential street.Curiously,we followed the sound to a humble workshop.Inside,a welder (焊工) gave no mind to our presence behind him.He wore no flashy protective suit — this was just another day for him,another dance with fire and metal that had become second nature.Under the sunshade,his orange cat rested in the comforting warmth...
As the man continued welding,I felt a bit of envy.I envied his peace and contentment.I admired the simplicity he embodied.I imagined the welder happy,finding fulfillment in his craft (手艺) and returning to his loving family...The moment moved me to tears.Leaving the workshop,rain blending with tears,I realized how easily life’s poetry could pass unnoticed.
Home again in Montreal,I stop simply pursuing better things,better experiences and better people that are never grasped.I realize the real journey is inward — to appreciate life’s ordinary magic.That sure beats petting any baby elephant.I may not have returned home “transformed”, but I’ll always think of the welder and his cat.
1.Which aspect of travelling makes the author feel uneasy
A.Shortage of adequate funds.
B.Discomfort in dietary habits.
C.Overstatement of travel’s effects.
D.Danger of petting baby animals.
2.What drove the author to go to Athens
A.Meeting a commitment.
B.Exploring a unique landscape.
C.Receiving further education.
D.Escaping from the current life.
3.What does the underlined word “poetry” in paragraph 6 probably refer to
A.Poems written by masters.
B.Peace and simplicity.
C.Spirit of craftsmanship.
D.Special sound in the street.
4.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A.Friendship Lasts Forever
B.Travelling Shapes a Better Self
C.Pursuit of Happiness Never Stops
D.The Ordinary Makes Extraordinary
B(2025八省联考)
Jane Jacobs spent her working life advancing a distinct vision of the city — in particular focusing on what makes a successful urban community.At the heart of her vision is the idea that urban life should be an energetic and rich affair,whereby people are able to interact with one another in dense (稠密) and exciting urban environments.She prefers disorder to order,walking to driving,and diversity to uniformity.
For Jacobs,urban communities are organic beings that should be left to grow and change by themselves and not be subject to the grand plans of so-called experts and officials.The best judges of how a city should be — and how it should develop—are the local residents themselves.Jacobs argues that urban communities are best placed to understand how their city functions,because city life is created and sustained through their various interactions.
Jacobs notes that the built form of a city is crucial to the life of an urban community,especially the sidewalks.The streets in which people live should be a tight pattern of crossed sidewalks,which allow people to meet,talk,and get to know one another.Such a complex but ultimately enriching set of encounters helps individuals know their neighbours and neighbourhood better.
Diversity and mixed-use of space are also,for Jacobs,key elements of this urban form.The commercial,business,and residential elements of a city should not be separated out but instead be side by side,to allow for greater integration of people.There should also be a diversity of old and new buildings,and people’s interactions should determine how buildings get used and reused.
Finally,urban communities grow better in places where a critical mass of people live,work,and interact.Such high-density spaces are,she feels,engines of creativity and vitality.They are also safe places to be,because the higher density means that there are more “eyes on the street”:shopkeepers and locals who know their area and maintain a close watch over the neighbourhood.
5.What does Jacobs find most important for a successful urban community
A.Efficient public transport.
B.Strong interaction between people.
C.Uniform style of buildings.
D.A comparatively large population.
6.Who does Jacobs think should make decisions on urban development
A.Local residents.
B.Government officials.
C.City planners.
D.Construction workers.
7.How does Jacobs suggest sidewalks be built
A.Lined with plants.
B.Painted with clear signs.
C.Tightly connected.
D.Convenient for the old.
8.According to Jacobs,the “eyes on the street” bring a sense of 　　　.
A.pride　　　　　　B.comfort
C.security D.urgency
C(2025八省联考)
Want to learn a new language or get A’s in college exams Previous studies have shown that exercise can help stimulate the areas of the brain that convert (转换) new information into long-term memory.A new study has taken this information one step further and found the best time when exercise can help maximize learning.
Building upon past research that found exercise releases biochemicals that improve mental function,scientists at Radboud University and the University of Edinburgh conducted a study to determine when exercise was most beneficial to learning.
Participants—72 healthy male and female adults—were first asked to perform a computer test that challenged their visual and spatial learning.After the test,all of the subjects watched nature documentaries,but two-thirds of them also exercised.Half of the exercisers did circuit training on an exercise bike for 35 minutes immediately after the test.The other half did the same exercise but not until four hours after they had been tested.
Two days later,all of the participants returned to the lab for a recall test,and they were connected to MRI (磁共振成像) machines to assess their brain activity.The participants who exercised four hours after taking the computer test were able to recall what they had learned most accurately.Their brainwaves also showed more consistent levels of activity,indicating that their brains were less taxed to remember what they had learned.
According to this research,the best time to exercise to improve learning is four hours after studying.But why That’s one question the researchers have yet to answer.Another question left unanswered is the level of exercise that might best improve learning.I’ve run enough marathons to prove the fact that my brain is anything but sharp during or after a tough workout.But the researchers noted that light workouts might not give the brain enough of a biochemical boost to improve learning.
9.What did the new study aim to explore
A.When exercise is best for learning.
B.What biochemicals are good for health.
C.How brainwaves should be measured.
D.Which area of the brain is the most active.
10.What were all the participants asked to do during the experiment
A.Train on bicycles.
B.Do mathematics exercises.
C.Play computer games.
D.Watch films about nature.
11.Why did the participants return to the lab two days later
A.To do a medical examination.
B.To have their memory tested.
C.To get their workouts recorded.
D.To finish their previous tasks.
12.What might the author’s marathon running prove
A.The findings of the study are reliable.
B.Long-distance runners are often smart.
C.Studies on the marathon are not enough.
D.Hard exercise may not sharpen the brain.
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分)
(2024山东泰安三模)
Tips for Planning a Nature Walk with Your Child
When it comes to planning a nature walk,the key tip to keep in mind is to have fun with it!　13　 If children are given the opportunity to experience nature,even in simple ways,interaction and engagement follow quite naturally.
Let your children get dirty.
If your little one is anxious to crawl (爬) in the dirt to get a better look at worms,then go for it!　14　 Research suggests that kids who play the dirt are exposed to bacteria,germs and viruses that can help build their immune (免疫) system and reduce the risks of certain allergies and illnesses later in life.
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Encourage them to stop to turn over rocks,touch moss,and when they can,climb on and over rocks and fallen trees.Whatever the environment,which you assess for any unreasonable danger,the children can set the pace — stimulating confidence,flexibility,problem-solving,creativity,and a sense of wonder.
Get creative.
　16　 Davis suggests pretending play,such as using a stick as a sword or magic wand,or making up stories about the items found during your walk.Your findings also work great for an art project.“Collecting rocks while on your nature walk can later be painted and re-purposed as beautiful works of art,” says Davis.
Let older children be more adventurous.
For the older kids,it’s all about making a deeper connection with the world around them.With older kids,you can encourage them to connect with nature on a deeper level by exploring their senses.　17　.
A.Assess environment.
B.Have your children lead the way.
C.Nature is perfect for a child’s creativity.
D.Nature walks don’t have to be complicated.
E.Dirt might get a bad reputation,but it shouldn’t.
F.Try having them walk barefoot on different surfaces.
G.Give them the freedom to play in their own ways.
参考答案
UNIT 2　SPORTS AND FITNESS(一)
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者对旅行的深刻反思,从最初对旅行改变人生的夸张说法感到厌倦,到在希腊雅典一次偶遇当地焊工的经历中,感悟到生活中平凡之美的诗意与满足,从而意识到真正的旅程是向内寻找,珍惜生活中的平凡奇迹。
1.C　推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Travelling seemed like falsehood to me.I grew tired of backpackers expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand ‘transformed’ them.”可知,夸大旅行的影响让作者感到不安,觉得是骗人的。故选C项。
2.A　细节理解题。由文章第二段“One day,Vasilis,my Greek best friend,reminded me of our decade-old promise:after our final exams,I would visit his hometown in Athens.Maybe,it was time to make good on that promise.”可知,为了兑现履行承诺,作者去了雅典。故选A项。
3.B　词句猜测题。由文章倒数第二段可知,这里的“诗意”并非指具体的诗歌,而是指前文描述的焊工那种平和、满足的生活状态,以及他对工艺的热爱和简单生活的美好。
4.D　主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是由文章最后一段可知,文章通过作者的旅行经历,特别是雅典之行中与当地焊工的邂逅,让作者领悟到了平凡生活中的不平凡之美,改变了对旅行意义的看法,因此D项最合适作标题,它贴切地反映了作者的心路历程和文章的核心思想。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要介绍了Jacobs一生致力于推进一种独特的城市愿景,尤其关注是什么造就了一个成功的城市社区。
5.B　细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“At the heart of her vision is the idea that urban life should be an energetic and rich affair,whereby people are able to interact with one another in dense and exciting urban environments.”可知,Jacobs认为对于一个成功的城市社区来说,人与人之间的强烈互动是最重要的。
6.A　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“For Jacobs”以及“The best judges of how a city should be — and how it should develop — are the local residents themselves.”可知,Jacobs认为对城市发展做出决定的应该是当地居民。
7.C　细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“The streets in which people live should be a tight pattern of crossed sidewalks,...their neighbours and neighbourhood better.”可知,Jacobs建议修建连接紧密的人行道。
8.C　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“They are also safe places to be,because the higher density means that there are more ‘eyes on the street’:shopkeepers and locals who know their area and maintain a close watch over the neighbourhood.”可知,Jacobs认为,“街头的眼睛”给人带来一种安全的感觉。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新研究——锻炼可以刺激大脑将新信息转化为长期记忆的区域,以及进行锻炼以最大程度提高学习的最佳时间。
9.A　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A new study has taken this information one step further and found the best time when exercise can help maximize learning.”可知,新研究旨在探索什么时候锻炼最有利于学习。
10.D　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“After the test,all of the subjects watched nature documentaries”可知,实验要求所有受试者在实验过程中观看自然纪录片。
11.B　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Two days later,all of the participants returned to the lab for a recall test”可知,参与者两天后返回实验室是为了进行记忆测试。
12.D　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I’ve run enough marathons to prove the fact that my brain is anything but sharp during or after a tough workout.”可知,作者通过自己跑马拉松的经历证明,剧烈的锻炼可能不会使大脑变得敏锐。
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了计划与孩子一起在大自然散步的几点建议。
13.D　下文“If children are given the opportunity to experience nature,even in simple ways,interaction and engagement follow quite naturally.”谈到,如果给予孩子探索自然的机会,即便是简单的方式,孩子也会自然地互动和参与起来,据此可以推断出此处应该谈到大自然散步是一件并不复杂的事情,D项符合语境,故选D项。
14.E　根据上下文可知,此处与dirt有关,结合下文谈到的好处可以推断出与dirt的优缺点有关,E项符合语境。
15.B　根据本段内容可知,本段谈到鼓励孩子们多去跟大自然接触,去体验不同的环境,家长在确保环境安全的前提下,让孩子确定与大自然接触的节奏,B项符合本段主旨。
16.C　根据本段小标题“Get creative.”可知,本段与创造力有关,结合本段末句“Collecting rocks while on your nature walk can later be painted and re-purposed as beautiful works of art”可知,C项符合本段主题。
17.F　结合本段小标题“Let older children be more adventurous.”可知,本段主题是“让大一点的孩子更有冒险精神”,上文“With older kids,you can encourage them to connect with nature on a deeper level by exploring their senses.”提到通过探索感官来鼓励孩子接触大自然,F项是具体的方法。
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