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1、23年高考英语外刊阅读理解训练：练拳击有什么用？改编自Whats the use of boxing?Boxing is a sport that has been practised for centuries and its popularity in the UK has increased significantly in recent years. This is largely due to the many physical, mental and social benefits it can offer. One of the most obvious benefits of
2、boxing is its physical demands. Whether using a punching bag, sparring with a partner or fighting in the ring, it provides a full-body workout that can improve muscular strength and increase anaerobic fitness. These are important aspects of physical well-being, as they can improve heart health and w
3、eight management.In addition to these physical benefits, boxing can also have a positive impact on mental well-being. Exercising regularly is already known to be good for mental health, but boxing can provide an added sense of discipline and focus that can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depr
4、ession. Dr Jessica Pinchbeck, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at the Open University, says that boxing can alleviate some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression. This makes it an excellent option for people looking for a way to improve both their physical and mental health.There is also a th
5、ird benefit to putting on the boxing gloves: the social aspect. Practising punches alone may be possible, but boxing is not just an individual activity it involves working with others to train and stay safe. Dr Gavin Williams, Senior Lecturer in Education at the Open University, believes that this c
6、ooperation and teamwork can create a sense of identity and belonging, which is essential for personal growth and development. This means that boxing not only provides physical and mental stimulation, but also opportunities for social interaction and connection.Overall, its clear that boxing is much
7、more than just a contact sport - it can provide numerous benefits to those who practice it regularly. With its potential to enhance physical fitness, mental well-being, and social connections, its no wonder that an increasing number of people from all walks of life are stepping into the ring. As mor
8、e people discover the many benefits of boxing, its likely that this ancient sport will continue to thrive in the modern world.【重点词汇】1. Boxing /bks/ n. 拳击2. Practice /prkts/ v. 练习3. Century /sentr/ n. 世纪4. Popularity /ppjlrti/ n. 受欢迎程度5. Significantly /snfkntli/ adv. 显著地，重要地6. Benefit /benft/ n. 好处7.
9、 Physical /fzkl/ adj. 身体的8. Mental /ment()l/ adj. 精神的9. Social /sl/ adj. 社交的，社会的 10. Full-body /fl bdi/ adj. 全身的11. Workout /wkat/ n. 锻炼12. Improve /mpruv/ v. 改善13. Muscular /mskjl/ adj. 肌肉的14. Strength /stre/ n. 力量15. Anaerobic /nrobk/ adj. 无氧的16. Fitness /ftns/ n. 健康，健身17. Heart health /ht hel/ 心脏
10、健康18. Weight management /wet mndmnt/ 体重管理19. Alleviate /liviet/ v. 缓解20. Symptom /smptm/ n. 症状21. Anxiety /zati/ n. 焦虑22. Depression /dpren/ n. 抑郁症23. Discipline /dspln/ n. 纪律24. Focus /fks/ n. 注意力25. Added /dd/ adj. 额外的26. Cooperation /kpren/ n. 合作27. Teamwork /timwk/ n. 团队合作28. Create /kriet/ v. 创
11、造29. Sense /sens/ n. 感觉 30. Identity /adentti/ n. 身份认同31. Belonging /bl/ n. 归属感32. Essential /senl/ adj. 关键的，必要的33. Personal growth /ps()nl r/ 个人成长34. Development /dvelpmnt/ n. 发展35. Stimulation /stmjlen/ n. 刺激36. Interaction /ntrkn/ n. 互动37. Connection /knekn/ n. 连接38. Contact sport /kntkt spt/ 接触运
12、动39. Ancient /ennt/ adj. 古老的40. Potential /ptenl/ adj. 潜在的 41. Enhance /nhns/ v. 提高，增强 42. Modern world /mdn wld/ 现代世界 43. Stepping into the ring /step ntu r/ 上场拳击比赛 44. Spar /sp/ v. 练习技巧45. Opponent /pnnt/ n. 对手46. Well-being /wlbi/ n. 良好的健康状况 47. Widely /wadli/ adv. 广泛地 48. Option /pn/ n. 选择 49. N
13、umerous /njumrs/ adj. 多的，众多的 50. Walks of life /wks v laf/ 社会阶层【阅读理解练习题】1. What is one benefit boxing provides for physical health?A. Increased heart rate variabilityB. Improved mental clarityC. Increased muscular strengthD. Reduced inflammation levels答案：C。解析：文中提到了拳击可以提高肌肉力量，而肌肉力量可以改善心脏健康和体重管理。2. Ac
14、cording to Dr Pinchbeck, how can boxing affect anxiety and depression?A. It can relieve symptoms of these conditionsB. It can worsen the symptoms of these conditionsC. It has no effect on these conditionsD. It can treat these conditions completely答案：A。解析：Dr Jessica Pinchbeck表示，“拳击可以减轻焦虑和抑郁症的一些症状”。3.
15、 How does boxing contribute to personal growth and development?A. By providing opportunities for social interactionB. By improving muscular strengthC. By increasing anaerobic fitnessD. By reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression答案：A。解析：Dr Gavin Williams认为，合作与团队合作可以建立身份感和归属感，这对个人成长和发展至关重要，这意味着拳击不仅提供了身体和心理上的刺激，也提供了社交互动和联系的机会。4. What has led to boxings increased popularity in the UK?A. The co
