专题检测卷(三十一) 阅读理解 第二节
(建议用时: 20分钟) A
You’ve washed the blinds, put away the winter coats and organized a yard sale. Now it’s time to do some internal spring cleaning. Follow these steps, and you’ll be ready for a healthy and happy season.
1 That means throwing out store-bought cookies, sugared cereals and anything with a lot of sodium. Only keep foods in the house you’d feel comfortable having your kids eat all the time.
Go outside! If you hit the gym for an hour, you’ll probably burn between 200 and 400 calories. But do a fun activity outside and you’ll never notice the time flying by. Go for a hike at a state park. 2 They’ll be active for longer and sleep later the next morning!
Redesign your meal plan. 3 Sweet cherries? Snow peas? Find recipes online or in your favorite cookbook and write down a meal plan for the week. Get your children involved, and they’ll be more likely to try what’s on their dinner plate.
Kill kitchen bacteria. The marks on your baseboards might drive you crazy, but they’re unlikely to make you ill. 4 Did you know that there’s probably more E. coli in your kitchen sink or on your cutting board than in your toilet? Or that sponges and dishcloths are like breeding grounds for germs?
Refresh your workout. You’ve been hitting the treadmill all winter. Switching up your exercise routine will get you out of the rut and increase your overall fitness. 5 Ask a friend to go with you to a Sumba class or join a boot camp program. Need a new challenge? Whatever you do, your muscles will thank you. A. Are you tired of flying solo? B. Reorganize your food cupboard.
C. But the bacteria may be a different story. D. So bacteria affect you much more in kitchen. E. Or take your kids outside to play a team sport. F. Make full use of your cupboard to store more food.
G. Springtime means the arrival of fresh fruit and vegetables. B
To drive out Your Back Pain
Is your back bothering you, and are you wondering how to get rid of your back pain? If the phrase “Ouch, my back! ”is a regular part of your life, you’re not alone: 65 million Americans suffer from back pain. 1 1. Stand Better
Standing for long periods can be stressful on your lower back. If you have to stand for work, try placing one foot on a stool or other low objects. 2 This will help take the pressure off your lower back. Wearing cushioned shoes or standing on a thick rubber mat can also help relieve pressure when you have to stand for long hours.
2. Start Exercise Gradually
3 But if you’ve been inactive for a while, start slowly. Begin with a low-impact exercise such as walking, stationary biking, or swimming for about 30 minutes a day. Adding gentle stretching or yoga may also help your muscles.
3. Sit Comfortably
If your job requires you to sit for long periods, make sure your chair has a straight back, an adjustable seat, and armrests. 4 If you need extra support, place a rolled towel behind the lower part of your back. Resting
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your feet on a low stool can also help ease back pain when sitting. 4. Choose the Best Sleep Position
Sleeping on your side is the most common sleeping position. Placing a small pillow between your knees helps keep the back in a good position. If you must sleep on your back, try using a pillow under your knees. Avoid sleeping on your stomach, as this can make back pain worse. 5. 5
Carrying extra weight on your body means more work for your lower back muscles. This is especially true if the extra pounds are around your waist. The heavier you are, the more impact there is on your back with each step. Losing weight can also help protect the muscles and joints in your knees and hips. A. Then change feet every so often. B. Don’t push with straight arms.
C. Your work station can affect your back’s health. D. Keep Your Weight Down
E. Some people prefer more support than others. F. Here are some ideas for you to prevent the pain. G. Exercise is a great way to keep your back healthy.
答案解析 A
【文章大意】本文主要介绍了春天到了, 应该对家里进行一次彻底的改变, 从而防止疾病的情况。
1. 【解析】选B。段落大意题。这个选项的内容, 需要概括后面段落的意义, 从后面的核心词throwing out, keep等, 可知与B中的Reorganize信息一致。
2. 【解析】选E。上下文逻辑联系题。根据同一词outside和空格后面的代词They与E中的your kids复数名词指代一致等确定答案。 3. 【解析】选G。上下文逻辑联系题。结合前面的小标题中的meal和空格后面的Sweet cherries及Snow peas是水果和蔬菜, 与G中的fresh fruit and vegetables信息一致。
4. 【解析】选C。上下文逻辑联系题。结合空格前面的they’re unlikely to make you ill指那些脚板上的痕迹不会对你有所影响, 而细菌就不一样了, 同时根据后面提到的具体的E. coli等, 可知与C意义一致。 5. 【解析】选A。上下文逻辑联系题。结合本段的小标题中的Refresh和空格后面的Ask a friend to go with you to a Sumba class or join a boot camp program. 可知, 与A的意义一致。 B
【文章大意】本文主要介绍了怎样防止背疼的方法, 比如站着的时候站好, 坐着的时候要坐舒服, 注意睡的姿势, 坚持锻炼和减肥。
1. 【解析】选F。上下文逻辑联系题。根据前面谈到了背疼的情况非常普遍, 以及下文列举的几个防止背疼的具体做法, 可知这里的选项需要起到承上启下的作用, 因此F符合题意。
2. 【解析】选A。上下文逻辑联系题。结合空格前面的try placing one foot on a stool or other low objects可知把双脚放到不同的位置上, 与A中的change feet信息一致。 3. 【解析】选G。上下文逻辑联系题。结合本段小标题中的Exercise可知与G项Exercise is a great way to keep your back healthy. 中的Exercise是同一词, 谈论的是同一内容。
4. 【解析】选E。上下文逻辑联系题。根据空格后面的If you need extra support中的support可知, 与E中的Some people prefer more support信息一致。
5. 【解析】选D。段落大意标题题。段落大意标题需要总结全段的内容, 结合后面的核心词weight, extra pounds, heavier等, 可知讨论的是关于体重的问题, 因此与D的意义呼应。
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