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【題目】 Today, millions of people run in the United States. Many more women now take part in the sport. Many children in public and private schools run as a part of their physical education programs.

Running has gained popularity for several reasons. You can do it anywhere, anytime. You do not need other people. You do not need much equipment. However, experts say you should wear a good pair of running shoes to protect your feet. The make of running shoes has become a huge industry.

People run for different reasons. Many say running makes them feel better physically. It prevents them from gaining weight. It provides needed exercise to help prevent some diseases. Many people also say running makes them feel better mentally. It makes them feel happier. Some say they forget their worries when they run.

Many people also run to help others. For example, Ed Burt of Hopedale ran in the Boston Marathon to help the American Liver Foundation. This deeply pleased his father, who was suffering from liver disease.

Sports experts suggest that people should prepare themselves before trying to run in long races. They say special exercises and repeated runs are needed to build strength.

Doctors also advise runners to make sure they are in good health before entering a running race. They say 42 kilometers is a long way to run as fast as you can, without stopping.

【1】Why do many school children in the USA run?

A.Because running is a national program for culture.

B.Because they don’t need to run with other people.

C.Because running is a part of their physical education.

D.Because they can get ready for the coming sports me eting.

【2】Why is running becoming popular?

A.Running is easy to do.B.People can wear good shoes.

C.No equipment is needed.D.Business for sports develops fast.

【3】Why does Ed Burt run?

A.To forget his worries when running.B.To make money for his father.

C.To help the American Liver Foundation.D.To keep away from liver disease.

【4】What is doctors' advice for runners?

A.Runners should be healthy enough.B.Special exercises are needed after long races.

C.Runners can run as fast as they can.D.Stopping isn’t allowed in a 42-kilometre race.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】C

【4】A

【解析】

現(xiàn)在越來越多的人喜歡跑步，這是一個很簡單、容易做到的運動。人們跑步有各種各樣的原因，如為了減肥、為了身體健康，還有人跑步是為了幫助別人。跑步對我們的身體有好處，但專家和醫(yī)生也對如何更好地從事這項運動提出了一些建議。

【1】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)短文第一段中Many children in public and private schools run as a part of their physical education programs.可知，很多孩子跑步，這是他們體育課程的一部分。由此可知應(yīng)選C。

【2】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)短文第二段Running has gained popularity for several reasons. You can do it anywhere, anytime. You do not need other people. You do not need much equipment.可知，跑步變得流行有幾個原因，如你可以隨時隨地這么做。你不需要其他人。你不需要太多的設(shè)備。由此可知應(yīng)選A。

【3】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)短文第四段Many people also run to help others. For example, Ed Burt of Hopedale ran in the Boston Marathon to help the American Liver Foundation.可知，Ed Burt跑步是為了幫助美國肝臟基金會。由此可知應(yīng)選C。

【4】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)短文最后一段Doctors also advise runners to make sure they are in good health before entering a running race.可知，醫(yī)生建議跑步在在參加跑步比賽之前，確保自己身體健康。由此可知應(yīng)選A。

這篇短文講述了人們對跑步這項運動的喜愛，以及專家、醫(yī)生等給跑步者們的建議。文章主題明確，表達(dá)清晰，內(nèi)容貼近學(xué)生們的日常生活，比較容易理解。題型是閱讀理解，考查學(xué)生閱讀短文掌握大意、獲取細(xì)節(jié)信息、猜測生詞含義以及進(jìn)行合理的推測和判斷的能力。做題時，應(yīng)先瀏覽短文，了解大意；然后根據(jù)題目所問，鎖定文章相關(guān)信息作答。這幾個題目都以考查細(xì)節(jié)理解為主，答案可以從原文找到。例如第1小題，根據(jù)關(guān)鍵詞many children可定位到短文第一段Many children in public and private schools run as a part of their physical education programs.由此可知應(yīng)選C。再如第3小題，由題干中的人名Ed Burt可定位到短文第四段，根據(jù)Many people also run to help others. For example, Ed Burt of Hopedale ran in the Boston Marathon to help the American Liver Foundation.可知應(yīng)選C。