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【題目】 It is no secret that physical activity is necessary to a person’s well-being. Because children are continuously developing physically and emotionally, they are especially affected by the benefits of activity. Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative reports that nearly one-third of US children are overweight or obese, and that “schools are a key setting for kids to get their 60 minutes of play with moderate activity, given the significant portion of time they spend there.”

Physical education programs in schools directly benefit students’ physical health. Regular exercise promotes muscles and bone development. In addition to participating in physical activity, students in P.E. learn the fundamentals of a healthful lifestyle, the building blocks upon which they can develop into healthy, knowledgeable adults.

Though the lack of attention on P.E. is often justified as an opportunity to spend more time in the classroom, studies show that physical activity contributes to improved academic performance. Regular activity during the school day is strongly associated with higher concentration levels. A statewide policy in North Carolina requires that children from kindergarten to eighth grade participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day.

Activities in P.E. help children develop healthful social interactions. From a young age, children learn cooperation through group activities and form a positive sense of identity as part of a team. Such group activities are continually important as children grow older. The International Platform on Sport and Development states that sport has been used as a practical tool to engage young people in their communities through volunteering, resulting in higher levels of leadership and community engagement among young people.

The benefits of P.E. to a child’s mental health are both complex and comprehensive. Improved physical health, academics and social interactions all contribute to good mental health. Physical activity sets the stage for a good night’s sleep, provides more energy to participate in hobbies and interact with others.

【1】The first paragraph implies that .

A.children are becoming much lazier nowadays

B.some schools have forbidden physical activity

C.most parents are dissatisfied with school education

D.schools must pay more attention to physical education

【2】Physical education is ignored in a way because .

A.children dislike taking physical activityB.schools are worried about children’s safety

C.students should have more time for studyD.less sporting equipment is available to school children

【3】What is the author’s possible attitude towards the policy in North Carolina?

A.Skeptical.B.Favorable.

C.Ambiguous.D.Objective.

【4】Which is NOT a benefit of P. E. classes?

A.They assure you of a successful future.B.They keep your mind in a good state.

C.They help you focus on your studies.D.They do good to your social skills.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】B

【4】A

【解析】

這是一篇說明文。文章說明了學(xué)校的體育課程直接有利于學(xué)生的身體健康。有規(guī)律的鍛煉可以促進(jìn)肌肉和骨骼的發(fā)育。指出體育活動(dòng)對(duì)孩子學(xué)習(xí)、社交和心理健康等多方面都有好處。

【1】

推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段中Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative reports that nearly one-third of US children are overweight or obese, and that “schools are a key setting for kids to get their 60 minutes of play with moderate activity, given the significant portion of time they spend there.”可知前第一夫人Michelle Obama發(fā)起的“讓我們動(dòng)起來(lái)”行動(dòng)計(jì)劃報(bào)告稱，近三分之一的美國(guó)兒童超重或肥胖，“鑒于孩子們?cè)趯W(xué)校度過的大部分時(shí)間，學(xué)校是孩子們享受60分鐘游戲和適度運(yùn)動(dòng)的關(guān)鍵場(chǎng)所�！庇纱丝赏浦�，第一段暗示學(xué)校必須更加重視體育教育。故選D。

【2】

細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中Though the lack of attention on P.E. is often justified as an opportunity to spend more time in the classroom, studies show that physical activity contributes to improved academic performance.可知雖然體育課不受重視的理由往往是可以花更多的時(shí)間在課堂上，但研究表明，體育活動(dòng)有助于提高學(xué)習(xí)成績(jī)。由此可知，體育在某種程度上被忽視了，是因?yàn)閷W(xué)生本應(yīng)該有更多的時(shí)間學(xué)習(xí)。故選C。

【3】

推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段中A statewide policy in North Carolina requires that children from kindergarten to eighth grade participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day.可知北卡羅來(lái)納州的一項(xiàng)全州政策要求從幼兒園到八年級(jí)的孩子每天要參加30分鐘的體育活動(dòng)。以及最后一段The benefits of P.E. to a child’s mental health are both complex and comprehensive. Improved physical health, academics and social interactions all contribute to good mental health. Physical activity sets the stage for a good night’s sleep, provides more energy to participate in hobbies and interact with others.可知體育對(duì)孩子心理健康的好處是復(fù)雜而全面的。改善身體健康、學(xué)習(xí)和社會(huì)交往都有助于良好的心理健康。體育活動(dòng)為一夜好眠奠定了基礎(chǔ)，為參加興趣愛好和與他人互動(dòng)提供了更多的精力。由此可推知，作者對(duì)北卡羅來(lái)納州的政策可能持支持態(tài)度。故選B。

【4】

細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中Though the lack of attention on P.E. is often justified as an opportunity to spend more time in the classroom, studies show that physical activity contributes to improved academic performance.(雖然體育課不受重視的理由往往是可以花更多的時(shí)間在課堂上，但研究表明，體育活動(dòng)有助于提高學(xué)習(xí)成績(jī))可知C選項(xiàng)“體育課幫助你集中精力學(xué)習(xí)”屬于體育課的好處；根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中Activities in P.E. help children develop healthful social interactions.(體育活動(dòng)有助于孩子發(fā)展健康的社會(huì)交往)可知D選項(xiàng)“它們對(duì)你的社交技能有好處”屬于體育課的好處；根據(jù)最后一段中The benefits of P.E. to a child’s mental health are both complex and comprehensive.(體育對(duì)孩子心理健康的好處是復(fù)雜而全面的)可知B選項(xiàng)“它們使你的頭腦處于良好狀態(tài)”屬于體育課的好處，只有A選項(xiàng)“他們保證你有一個(gè)成功的未來(lái)”文章沒有提到，不屬于體育課的好處。故選A。