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1、大学体验英语二（综合教程）Unit 6Sports and HealthListen and TalkLead inPhysical activity improves our bodies health. A recent study 1._in The New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that maintaining a healthy level of physical 2._through exercise can help people live longer; and the findings also provide updat
2、ed 3._to Charles Darwins survival of the fittest theory. But repetitive exercise can become boring, 4._discouragement, frustration, even quitting. Selecting an activity that provides 5._as well as physical exercise, however, can be the answer. Many people have turned to sports. Sports can provide a
3、6._ physically as well as mentally - and increase ones physical activity while providing social interaction, a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment. First held as part of the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece, and then brought to Boston, Massachusetts in 1897, the Marathon is now an important part of
4、 7._in many cities across America. Marathon running, usually a 40k (26.2 miles) race, is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women for its challenge of perseverance, requiring both 8._and mental endurance, and its feat of accomplishment. For first-time runners it is the culmination of a
5、dream - a personal 9._obtained after months of physical and psychological 10._and training. For veteran marathoners its an opportunity to improve their Personal Best - competing against their own fastest time. Key:1. published 2. fitness 3. support 4. leading to 5. enjoyment 6. challenge 7. culture
6、8. physical 9. goal 10 preparationPassage A: Never Give Up2.Answer the following questions with the information from the passage.1.How was Paul Wylies life changed after he won the silver medal?After he won the silver medal, Paul Wylie was regarded as a hero. He suddenly became busy with a lot of ac
7、tivities, such as signing advertising contracts, traveling on figure-skating world tours, being invited to exclusive events, being chased for his autographs by fans, etc.2.What did the reporters question “what are you doing here”? imply?It implied that people were dissatisfied with Paul Wylies perfo
8、rmance and lost confidence in him.3. Why did Paul Wylie give the answer “daily” to the question “how often do you contemplate retirement”?He answered “daily” because he was undergoing an extremely difficult time in his skating career and it was hard for him to keep going.4.Was Paul Wylie a famous sk
9、ater in the U.S. before he won the silver medal of 1992 Winter Olympics? No, he wasnt. Before winning the silver medal, he was a nobody whose performance at big events was usually unimpressive.5.What have you learned from Paul Wylies story?Answer: Open.3. Choose the best answer to each question with
10、 the information you obtain from the passage. 1. Which of the following proverbs is most appropriate in describing Paul Wylie and his achievement? A) All things will come round to him who will but wait. B) A smooth sea never makes a skillful mariner. C) Time past cannot be called back again. D) Succ
11、ess belongs to the persevering. 2. Paul Wylie had no idea that the applause was for him when he stepped off the plane because _. A) he didnt realize that he had become a national hero B) he thought there was a celebrity walking behind him C) he didnt think it was a big deal to win a silver medal D)
12、he thought he was still the same person as before 3. Paul Wylie had experienced all of the following except that _. A) he was left behind by nine skaters in the 1988 Calgary Olympics B) he was advised to quit skating and give opportunity to younger skaters C) he didnt skate as well as Todd Eldredge
13、and Kurt Browning in competitions D) he had an excellent performance in the 91 Olympic Trials and won4. Many people counted Paul Wylie out because _. A) they knew that he was going to retire soon B) he decided to persevere and hang it there C) they didnt think that he would be able to win a medal D)
14、 he had been doing extremely well and was likely to win5. According to Paul Wylie, a hero is one _. A) who only stands up in times of crisis or in more visible situations B) who does good deeds regularly or inspires others with his own action C) who skates to achieve perfection by practicing small p
15、arts every day D) who is going to set a record in the Olympics to be held in Salt Lake City Anwser: 1.D, 2.A, 3.D, 4.C, 5.B4. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. 1. The audience _ enthusiastically at the end of the play. 2. Torrence expects to _ her title successfully in the next Olympics. 3. Would you _ your job if you inherited lots of money from your parents? 4. Jack has spent years in the development and _ of his wine-making techniques.5. As an advanced journalist, she has _ celebrities
