Question

    1.

Back in the 1980s, researchers found that jumping on a trampoline was a good way to help people build up their physical strength. Actually, trampolining has many advantages. Let me show you some：

2.

If you would like to start trampolining, you may first need to ask a doctor to make sure it's a safe activity for you. It's easy to find an inexpensive trampoline, but it should be well­made and strong enough to support your weight.

3.

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.

•4.

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

5.

Word Bank

Trampoline  蹦床    chest  胸

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

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

C.Star Jump. Jump into the air and spread your arms and legs into a star shape. As you gain more confidence, practice more difficult levels.

D.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.

E.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.

Answer

1.B

2.E

3.D

4.C

5.A

【解析】

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.本题设空在段首，引出文章的主题。根据后文多处写到“ trampoline”，可知本文是有关蹦床运动的，结合备选项可知B项符合语境。故选B。
2.根据上段最后两句“Actually, trampolining has many advantages. Let me show you some：”可知下段是介绍蹦床运动的具体好处，和E项“It helps...”相符。故选E。
3.根据上段“It's easy to find an inexpensive trampoline, but it should be well­made and strong enough to support your weight.”可知是强调蹦床运动的安全性，与备选项D项“To avoid accidents, some trampolines have a safety net around them.”相符。故选D。
4.根据前后段都是在讲述一些适合初学者的运动可知C项相符。故选C。
5.此处设空在段尾，总结上面所讲的锻炼方式，与A项“There are many more exercises you can try. Happy trampolining！”对应。故选A。