Question

【題目】閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking, but a recent study found that people who think they’re getting fit actually get more positive benefits from activity, according to a Reuters Health article.

The study examined hotel housekeepers over a period of four weeks. Some of the housekeepers were told that their work duties gave them enough activity to meet the Surgeon General’s health guidelines (準則). Another group of housekeepers were told nothing. After four weeks, the housekeepers who believed their work activity counted as exercise lost weight and body fat, and their blood pressure went down.

The results of this study suggest that it’s important to understand and believe in the positive benefits of your activity. So here are a few things to think about the next time you exercise:

Just thirty minutes of quick walking each day can greatly reduce your risk of a heart attack. Even your housework ― like yard work and house cleaning ― can help you burn calories and increase your fitness levels.

Weight bearing activity just a few times a week can build bone density (密度) and reduce your chances of developing osteoporosis (骨質疏松).

Three 10-minute workouts（鍛煉） throughout the day are just as good to your health as one long workout.

Moderate (適度的) amounts of exercise have been linked to lower rates of heart disease, stroke and even cancer.

Strength training can help make daily activities like carrying bags or laundry feel easier.

Regular exercise will reduce stress, keep you in a good mood and improve the quality of your sleep.

【1】The main purpose of this passage is to _____.

A. encourage people to think they will get fit in different activities

B. tell people how to finish the work duties better

C. tell people how to lose weight

D. advise people to do more housework

【2】It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. thought is more important than activity

B. housekeepers lead a happier life than workers

C. positive thinking does good to our health

D. if one wants to get fit, think more

【3】The housekeepers who were told their work would keep them fit _____.

A. found it hard to finish their work on time

B. lost weight and enjoyed better health

C. had little sense of humor

D. gained weight after the work

【4】Which of the following is NOT the suggested things to think about when you exercise?

A. Housework helps burn calories.

B. Regular exercise leads to better sleep.

C. Weight bearing activity does good to people.

D. Walking a dog reduces the chance of a heart disease.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】B

【4】D

【解析】

試題分析：積極思維可以給人帶來很多好處，本文中作者對這一情況進行了詳細地說明，并介紹了與之相關的一個實驗結果，目的在于鼓勵人們多進行積極思維。

【1】A 目的意圖題。根據(jù)第一段We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking, but a recent study found that people who think they’re getting fit actually get more positive benefits from activity, according to a Reuters Health article.可知認為自己很健康的人可以從積極思維中獲得更多的好處，所以本文鼓勵人們多進行積極思維。故A項正確。

【2】C 推理判斷題。文章第二段中介紹的內容可知積極思維對人有很多好處，再根據(jù)文章第三段The results of this study suggest that it’s important to understand and believe in the positive benefits of your activity.積極的思維對人體健康很重要也很有益。故C正確。

【3】B 細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段最后一句After four weeks, the housekeepers who believed their work activity counted as exercise lost weight and body fat, and their blood pressure went down.可知這些被告知工作將會讓他們保持健康的人體重減輕了，身體也更健康。故B正確。

【4】D 細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段第二句even your housework ― like yard work and house cleaning ― can help you burn calories and increase your fitness levels.最后一句Regular exercise will reduce stress, keep you in a good mood and improve the quality of your sleep。倒數(shù)第五段Weight bearing activity just a few times a week can build bone density (密度) and reduce your chances of developing osteoporosis (骨質疏松).可知ABC三項都是鍛煉能夠給人帶來的好處。D項沒有提及。