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Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain(保持)a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it’s not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It’s an opportunity to be social, release endorphins(内啡肽), and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is theinformational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don’t want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision(监管)of a fitness instructor. If you’re tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that’ll keep your workout on track. Don’t let fitness frighten you!
If you’re serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it’s extremely important to surround yourself with people who’ll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn’t scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn’t expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who’ll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don’t let negativity ruin your motivation.
【语篇概述】本文为说明文, 题材为健康生活类。本文主要讲述了群体健身活动给人们身心带来的好处。
1. The first paragraph focuses on .
A. the greatest challenge of group exercise
B. the most effective way to improve physical fitness
C. the contribution of group exercise to psychological health
D. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups
【解析】选C。主旨大意题。做此题时要注意第一段中However后的内容, 在该部分中出现了not only. . . but(also). . . 结构, 该结构的重心在but部分, 即本句的重心为It is great for psychological health, 故本题答案为C项。
2. The underlined word“upbeat”in the second paragraph probably means“ ”.
A. cheerful B. average
C. serious D. temporary
【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句子中的If you’re tired of. . . 及becoming bored可推知upbeat意为“快乐的”, 故答案为A项。
3. When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary .
A. to sustain a colorful lifestyle
B. to party on weekends with positive people
C. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly
D. to surround yourself with supportive people
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据题干中的emotional support可知本题的答案在第三段第一句, 即作者认为: 和为你提供精神支持的人在一起非常必要。故答案为D项。
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Seeking Support
B. Supporting Health
C. Improving Your Strength
D. Building Up Fitness
【解析】选B。主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了参加群体健身活动给人们身心带来的好处以及为了保持健康在群体健身活动中的做法, 故选B项。
