高中英语《Unit3Ahealthylife》阅读专练新人教版选修6

- 1 - A Healthy Life A 本文词数:274参考时间:1′57″ What’s the secret of those who survive into the 100s? It might be that they are keen on keeping up with the latest trends, including iPods, current events and even MTV, a new survey finds. Evercare, a health insurance plan that specializes in older people, carried out a survey which polled 100 people who are over 100 about their secrets to successful aging. One of the old people, George Reed, aged 103, owes his health and long life to luck. But he has also spent much of his life being active, and remains so today. Once an avid* baseball player and cyclist, Reed still practices Tai Chi daily and keeps up

with news and current events. Among the main findings of the survey were the tendencies of people who are over 100 years old to tune into trends and current events, lead healthy lifestyles and hold faith in high regard. The survey found that nearly a third of the respondents have watched a reality TV show, and 27 percent have watched MTV or music videos. So, what do experts call the keys to successful aging? While good genes can help you live a longer, healthier life, balancing your genes with a healthy lifestyle is also important, doctors say. "Maintaining good health behaviors throughout one’s life may lead to longer survival and better health," said Dr. Dellara Terry. While you cannot have complete control over how long you will live, having good health habits, following your health care providers’ advice and staying socially and mentally engaged will go a long way in improving the quality and —perhaps —the quantity of your life, the experts said. Note: avid adj.殷切的；酷爱的 词数:108处理时间:2′10″ - 2 -

Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question. 1. The main reason why George Reed lives a long life is that ______. A. he is lucky enough to have a healthy life B. he remains to be active and enthusiastic C. he listens to lots of news and current events D. he used to be a baseball player and cyclist 2. Which of the following are keys that help people to survive into the 100s? ①keep up with trends and current events ②spend most time on social activities ③have faith in health care providers’advice ④balance genes with a healthy lifestyle ⑤maintain mental health ⑥be engaged in music videos or TV shows A. ①④⑤ B. ①③⑥ C. ②③⑤ D. ②④⑥ B 本文词数:295参考时间:2′12″ With schools cutting back on physical education classes —and some eliminating them altogether —the prospects for getting exercise during the day aren’t great for many kids heading back to school this fall. So what’s a parent to do to make sure their children get the exercise they need? For starters, don’t rely too much on gym class, experts say. While some schools are updating PE to include in-line skating, wall climbing and other popular activities, more schools are reducing or ending their PE programs. "Unfortunately, physical education is one of the first things that get cut when there’s a budget crunch1,"says Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist at the American Council on Exercise in San Diego. And even when gym class is offered regularly, it’s almost never enough to meet the new federal guidelines that children get at - 3 -

least an hour of physical activity on most days of the week. Only 8 percent of elementary schools, for example, and about 6 percent of middle schools and high schools offer daily physical education classes, according to the National Education Association. For kids not involved in after-school sports, this could spell a very sedentary day. Meanwhile, the rate of obesity among youth is increasing. Among children ages 6 to 11, 16 percent were overweight in 2002, compared with 7 percent in 1980, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among kids 12 to 19, 16 percent were overweight in 2002, three times more than in 1980. Even at young ages, obesity is not just a cosmetic2 issue. Almost two-thirds of over-weight youth have at least one additional risk factor for heart disease, including high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Over-weight kids also may suffer sleep apnea3 or bone and joint problems, according to the CDC. Notes: 1. crunch n.经济收缩；短缺 2. cosmetic adj.表面的 3. apnea n.呼吸暂停 词数:150处理时间:3′00″ Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question. 1. Why do more schools reduce or end their PE classes, according to the passage? A. They may face financial difficulties or have not enough time. B. Pupils are not fond of traditional PE classes anymore. C. Good diet makes physical exercise unnecessary. D. The government’s policy disrupts schools’plans. 2. The government set guidelines that schools should ________. A. update PE to some popular activities B. cut down on gym exercise rather than stop it C. have starters rely much on gym class D. ensure children spend enough time on physical activities3. What was the percentage of overweight kids among 12 to 19 in 1980?