Question

    Have you ever jumped on a trampoline? Today many people use it for exercise.

Actually, trampolining has many advantages. It helps bones grow and improves your balance. It helps your body get rid of harmful things. Trampolining has benefits similar to those of running, but without too much stress on knees.

It's easy to find an inexpensive trampoline, but it should be well­made and strong enough to support your weight. To avoid accidents, some trampolines have a safety net around them. Remember: whenever you are on a trampoline, be careful not to jump near the edge of it.

Here are a few exercises for beginners：

•High Knee Lift. Raise one knee at a time. Lift your knee higher than you usually do when you are running.

•Star Jump. Jump into the air and spread your arms and legs into a star shape.

•Tuck Jump. At the top of your jump, bring the knees to the chest, with the arms holding the legs.

•Pike Jump. Jump high, bring the legs up, and point the toes forward. Touch your toes with hands.

There are many more exercises you can try. Happy trampolining!

Word Bank

trampoline 蹦床  Pike Jump 屈体跳

1.According to the text, what benefit can we get from trampolining?

A.It helps with bone growth.

B.It cures illnesses in our knees.

C.It helps reduce stress on muscles.

D.It prevents ears from being hurt.

2.How can we do trampolining safely?

A.Buy an expensive trampoline.

B.Jump in the center of a trampoline.

C.Choose a trampoline without a net.

D.Lose weight before starting trampolining.

3.Which picture shows Tuck Jump?

A. B.  C. D.

4.Which of the following is TRUE about trampolining?

A.Everyone can go trampolining.

B.Trampolining has less pressure on knees.

C.Three kinds of trampolining postures are mentioned.

D.There is no difference in the price of trampoline.

5.What does the text mainly tell us?

A.An exercise to improve our fitness.

B.An exercise to gain self­confidence.

C.A way to keep balance when we jump.

D.A way to avoid accidents when exercising.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.B

5.A

【解析】

【主旨大意】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了蹦床运动的好处，人们在做蹦床运动时应注意的安全事项以及初学者应该掌握的蹦床时的动作要领。

1.细节理解题。题干意为：根据文章，我们能从蹦床中得到什么好处？根据文中第二段第二句“It helps bones grow and improves your balance.”可知蹦床可以帮助骨头生长。故选A。

2.细节理解题。题干意为：我们如何安全地蹦床？根据文中第三段最后一句“Remember: whenever you are on a trampoline, be careful not to jump near the edge of it.”可知无论什么时候蹦床，都不要在靠近边缘的地方蹦床，应选择中间区域。故选B。

3.细节理解题。题干意为：哪一张图片展示了抱膝跳？根据文中关于Tuck Jump的表述“At the top of your jump, bring the knees to the chest, with the arms holding the legs.”可知在跳跃时应将膝盖靠近胸，双臂抱腿。结合所给图片可知D项符合此表述。故选D。

4.细节理解题。题干意为：关于蹦床，以下哪项是正确的？根据第二段最后一句“Trampolining has benefits similar to those of running, but without too much stress on knees.”可知蹦床对膝盖压力较小。故选B。

5.主旨大意题。题干意为：这篇文章主要告诉我们什么？本文主要介绍了蹦床运动，这种运动可以帮助骨头和肌肉生长，改善我们的平衡力，并且不会给膝盖造成压力，结合选项可知A项最符合文意。故选A。