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2019初中英语中考复习分块训练卷(四)

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    Sitting too much is now listed with smoking and junk food as a bad habit that increases your risk of heart disease.

    New Australian research shows that half-an-hour in the gym will not make up for the waist-expanding damage caused by spending the rest of the day sitting.

    But the good news is that doing chores(家务杂事) in the house or gently walking around the office while on the phone might be enough to keep you fit.

    The study joins the growing body of evidence suggesting too much sitting might undo the benefits of exercise.

    The study measured the intensity(强度)of physical activities in 168 subjects over seven days. If found that, regardless of how much exercise they did or their total sitting time, those who took more breaks from sitting had lower risk of thick waists and lower levels of blood lipids(脂质).

    “Higher levels of blood lipids have been linked to a heightened risk of heart disease,”principal researcher Genevieve Healy of the University of Queensland said. "What the study shows is that there are benefits in just getting up regularly and interrupting your sitting time."

    Researchers behind the Stand up Australia project have written to the Rudd Government requesting $ 3.5 million for a two year study into how long sitting affects the health and productivity of workers.

    The latest study builds on work that is shifting the health promotion focus from purposeful exercise, such as running, to lower intensity activities throughout the day.

    The Australian research bas been backed up US studies, which show standing up is enough to double the metabolic(新陈代谢) rate and the amount of calories burnt.

    “To hold a body that weighs 77kilograms upright take a .fair amount of energy from muscles", said professor Marc Hamilton from the University of Missouri. "There is a large amount of energy associated with standing every day that cannot be easily replaced by, 30 to 60minutes in the gym."

(1)、The new Australian research shows that         .
A、exercising for 30 in the gym is good after sitting too long B、walking is the best physical activity after sitting too long C、sitting too long is the main reason for the thick waist D、having breaks from sittings good for your health
(2)、The health promotion focus used to be on       .
A、purposeful exercise B、running C、lower intensity activities D、long sitting
(3)、The purpose of the last paragraph is to ____.
A、provide a scientific basis for the benefits of standing up B、compare the effect of standing with exercising in the gym C、report the new research findings of Professor Marc Hamilton D、figure out the amount of energy associated with daily standing
(4)、What's the best title for the text?
A、Exercise in the Gym Is Out. B、Your Office Chair Is Killing You. C、A Cause of Heart Disease. D、Good News for Workers.
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    Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence (智力) and feelings.

    In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.

    The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a scientific report, IQ (智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% below. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand (另一方面), can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).

    Weather also has a strong influence on people's feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18 ℃, people become stronger.

    Low air pressure (气压) may make people forgetful People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. There is a "good weather" for health. People feel best at a temperature of about I8℃.

    Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather's problem.

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    Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.

    Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.

    Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. The scientists said that these children were often bullied(欺侮) by their older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.

    You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame (责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk-taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy.

    For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And don't forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one.

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