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【题目】Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain 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, 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 the informational 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 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.

【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

【2】The underlined word "upbeat" in the second paragraph probably means __________.

A. cheerful B. average C. serious D. stressful

【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

【4】What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Seeking Support in Group Exercise

B. Supporting Health in Group Exercise

C. Improving Your Strength in Group Exercise

D. Building Up Fitness in Group Exercise

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】 C

【2】 A

【3】 D

【4】 B

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文．文章主要介绍了团体运动的好处，和其他人一起运动可以和他人进行交流，从而获得支持，也能够得到一些无形的好处．集体锻炼是改善身体状况的最有效的方法之一，并有益于保持健康的生活方式．作者主要从三个方面说明了集体锻炼的好处．

【1】细节理解题．根据文章的第一句“Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain a healthy lifestyle．”和第一段的“it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health．”可知：团体运动是一项最有效增加身体健康和保持健康生活的方式之一，不仅对改善身体健康有好处，而且对心理健康也很有好处．故答案选C．

【2】词义猜测题．划线短语的前半句“if you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored”是一个if引导的条件句，意思是“假如你对于在健身房游荡感到心烦并且觉得这很浪费时间”所以划线单词的意思应该是与浪费时间和让你心烦意思相反．故答案选A．

【3】细节理解题．根据最后一段第一句“Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals．”的意思“在以健康为目标锻炼的时候，和那些你能够给你尊敬和支持的人们在一起是很有益处的”可知答案选D．

【4】标题判断题．文章的主要内容是在说团体运动的好处，团体运动包含的好处主要是因为大家在一起运动，不仅生理上会有一些好处，而且团内其他成员会给你支持，教练也会给你们一些信息上的支持．故答案选B．