Physical education, or PE, isn’t required for all high school students. In some schools, it isn’t offered for some different reasons. But should high school students have physical education? The answer is certainly “yes”.
Today many people don’t do sports. But as is known to all, doing sports is very important for an adult. Teaching teens the importance of a healthy lifestyle and making fitness plans now can help teens put exercise in the first place as an adult.
High school isn’t that easy. Many students are under a lot of stress. Stress can be harmful to a student’s studies and life. Doing sports can help them deal with stress better, helping them live a happier life at school.
The American Heart Association says that 10 million kids and teens suffer from obesity (肥胖症). Teens should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day to control their weight and to help their bones get stronger. The increase in activities that don’t get teens to move around, such as video games and computer activities, means many teens don’t get their required exercise. PE classes act as a public health measure to encourage physical activities and help teens have healthy weights.
Not doing sports increases teens’ risk of developing many diseases. An active lifestyle offers a good way of protection from these health problems. As much as 75 percent of health-care spending goes toward treating medical conditions that can be hindered by lifestyle changes, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN), students who performed five hours of physical activity each week improved their academic (学业的) performance. Students from programs with no physical activity, who used the extra time for classroom study, did not perform better on tests than those who gave up some study time in support of physical education.
1.According to Paragraph 2, what does physical education in high school mean?
A.Making teens attach importance to exercise later. B.Removing the stress faced by teens at school.
C.Getting teens to encourage adults to exercise. D.Helping teens learn to make good plans.
2.What does the underlined word “hindered” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A.measured. B.prevented. C.shown. D.caused.
3.According to the PCFSN, doing sports .
A.means making students choose between sports and studies
B.helps students make good use of all their time
C.means students adjust to their studies better
D.helps students do better in their studies
4.What is the text mainly about?
A.Why high school students should receive physical education. B.Why some schools consider physical education important.
C.How schools can help students love doing sports. D.How high school students can live a better life.
An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.
Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.
There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.
During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.
If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.
If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so that rescuers (营救人员) can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.
1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers .
A.what to do in earthquakes
B.how to prevent earthquakes
C.the damage caused by earthquakes
D.the rescue work after earthquakes
2.The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ _”.
A.Easily found B.Expensive C.Easily broken D.Heavy
3.During the earthquake, people are advised to .
A.take shelter under a tree
B.drive to a safe place quickly
C.go out of the building at once
D.turn off electricity and gas immediately
Many people like traveling, but they cannot take their dogs wherever they go. Some people let their dogs stay alone at home while others ask someone else to take care of their pets. If you’re leaving your beloved pet at home for a holiday, it can turn into a bad experience. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about your dogs anymore because Rover can cover for you while you are on leave. Rover is the latest service to offer at•home dog boarding. It’s a good alternative (替代物) to boarding your dog at a dog boarding kennel (狗舍) or your neighbor’s house.
The way Rover works is sort of like Airbnb. Dog owners surf the Rover website or app for pet sitters (照看者), which can be organized by zip code (邮政编码) and available dates. Information of pet sitters is provided, complete with many reviews, specific services and rates. Now Rover has over 25,000 pet sitters in more than 5,000 US cities. And they’re all experienced pet sitters.
After finding someone that meets your needs, just send messages to the pet sitter to arrange a meeting. Then, like Rover says, all that is left to do is relax! Rover’s pet sitters are encouraged to send text and picture information throughout the day, and if there’s a medical emergency, the site will send a vet (兽医). Besides, don’t worry about a pet sitter who fails to help you, because someone else will soon take his or her place.
Happy doggie, happy travels—that sounds good to us. To learn more about Rover, click here.
1.What kind of service does Rover mainly provide?
A.Helping people take care of their dogs. B.Helping parents look after their kids.
C.Telling people where to travel to. D.Providing information about dogs.
2.According to Paragraph 2, we can know about a pet sitter through .
A.sending emails
B.making phone calls
C.asking other dog owners
D.looking at information on Rover
3.What is a Rover pet sitter encouraged to do?
A.Walk the dog every day.
B.Learn some first aid skills.
C.Call the pet owner anytime.
D.Provide the latest information about the dog.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the speaker?
A.A teacher. B.An editor. C.A student.
2.What is necessary for a volunteer?
A.Communication skills. B.High scores. C.Experience.
3.What’s the best reason for taking the job?
A.To learn to write. B.To make money. C.To have fun.
4.When are volunteers expected to start working?
A.Right after the meeting. B.Tomorrow. C.Next week.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the weather like today?
A.Hot. B.Cold. C.Cool.
2.What does the man like doing most?
A.Playing in the pool. B.Playing computer games. C.Reading books.
3.How often does the man do exercise?
A.Hardly ever. B.Once a week. C.Twice a week.
4.Where will the speakers be next Saturday night?
A.In a cinema. B.In a bookstore. C.At the woman’s house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How many people are there in Peter’s family?
A.3. B.4. C.5.
2.When do the whole family walk the dog?
A.On Friday. B.On Saturday. C.On Sunday.
3.What does Peter do at home?
A.Do the laundry. B.Cook food. C.Sweep the floor.
