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【題目】 It is no secret that physical activity is necessary to a person’s well-being. Because children are continuously developing physically and emotionally, they are especially affected by the benefits of activity. Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative reports that nearly one-third of US children are overweight or obese, and that “schools are a key setting for kids to get their 60 minutes of play with moderate activity, given the significant portion(部分) of time they spend there.”

Physical education programs in schools directly benefit students’ physical health. Regular exercise promotes muscles and bone development. In addition to participating in physical activity, students in P.E. learn the fundamentals of a healthful lifestyle, the building blocks upon which they can develop into healthy, knowledgeable adults.

Though the lack of attention on P.E. is often justified as an opportunity to spend more time in the classroom, studies show that physical activity contributes to improved academic performance. Regular activity during the school day is strongly associated with higher concentration levels. A statewide policy in North Carolina requires that children from kindergarten to eighth grade participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day.

Activities in P.E. help children develop healthful social interactions. From a young age, children learn cooperation through group activities and form a positive sense of identity as part of a team. Such group activities are continually important as children grow older. The International Platform on Sport and Development states that sport has been used as a practical tool to engage young people in their communities through volunteering, resulting in higher levels of leadership and community engagement among young people.

The benefits of P.E. to a child’s mental health are both complex and comprehensive. Improved physical health, academics and social interactions all contribute to good mental health. Physical activity sets the stage for a good night’s sleep, provides more energy to participate in hobbies and interact with others.

【1】The first paragraph implies that ________.

A.children are becoming much lazier nowadays

B.some schools have forbidden physical activity

C.most parents are dissatisfied with school education

D.schools must pay more attention to physical education

【2】Physical education is ignored in a way because ________.

A.children dislike taking physical activity

B.schools are worried about children’s safety

C.students should have more time for study

D.less sporting equipment is available to school children

【3】Which is NOT a benefit of P.E.classes?

A.They assure you of a successful future.B.They keep your mind in a good state.

C.They help you focus on your studies.D.They do good to your social skills.

【4】What is the author’s possible attitude towards the policy in North Carolina?

A.Sceptical.B.Favorable.

C.Ambiguous.D.Objective.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】A

【4】B

【解析】

這是一篇議論文。文章講述體育活動對孩子們有多方面的好處，學(xué)校體育項目的實施，直接關(guān)系到學(xué)生的健康成長。

【1】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段第一句“schools are a key setting for kids to get their 60 minutes of play with moderate activity, given the significant portion(部分) of time they spend there.”(學(xué)校是孩子們進行60分鐘適度活動的關(guān)鍵場所，因為他們在學(xué)校的時間占了相當(dāng)大的一部分。)可知，第一段暗示學(xué)校必須更加重視體育教育。故選D項。

【2】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第一句Though the lack of attention on P.E. is often justified as an opportunity to spend more time in the classroom, studies show that physical activity contributes to improved academic performance.(雖然缺乏對體育的關(guān)注通常被認為是在課堂上花更多時間的機會，但研究表明，體育活動有助于提高學(xué)習(xí)成績。)可知，體育在某種程度上被忽視了，是因為學(xué)生應(yīng)有更多的時間學(xué)習(xí)。故選C。

【3】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中studies show that physical activity contributes to improved academic performance.，第四段第一句Activities in P.E. help children develop healthful social interactions.和最后一段第二句Improved physical health, academics and social interactions all contribute to good mental health.可知，體育活動有助于提高學(xué)習(xí)成績，有助于兒童發(fā)展健康的社會交往，有助于良好的心理健康，只有A項“保證你有一個成功的未來”不是體育課的益處。故選A。

【4】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段最后一句A statewide policy in North Carolina requires that children from kindergarten to eighth grade participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day.可知，北卡羅來納州的一項全州性政策要求從幼兒園到八年級的孩子每天參加30分鐘的體育活動。再根據(jù)最后一段Activities in P.E. help children develop healthful social interactions.

Improved physical health, academics and social interactions all contribute to good mental health.

Physical education programs in schools directly benefit students’ physical health. Regular exercise promotes muscles and bone development.可知，體育活動對孩子們有多方面的益處，所以作者對北卡羅萊納州的政策可能持贊成的態(tài)度。故選B。