Unit 3 Sports and Fitness
词汇
核心单词
1. fitness n. 健康; 健壮; 适合
2. sweat vt. 使出汗vi. 出汗n. 汗水; 出汗
3. legend n. 传奇故事(或人物); 传说
4. master n. 高手; 主人vt. 精通; 掌握
5. apart adv. 分离; 分开; 成碎片
6. strength n. 力量; 体力
7. pretend vi. &vt. 假装; 装扮
8. cheat vi. 作弊vt. 欺骗n. 欺骗手段; 骗子
9. positive adj. 积极的; 正面的; 乐观的; 肯定的
10. diet n. 规定饮食; 日常饮食vi. 节食
拓展单词
1. honour n. 荣誉; 尊敬; 荣幸vt. 给予表扬→honourable adj. 光荣的; 可敬的; 高贵的
2. glory n. 荣誉; 光荣; 赞美→glorious adj. 光荣的; 辉煌的; 极好的
3. champion n. 冠军; 优胜者→championship n. 锦标赛; 冠军赛; 冠军称号
4. determine vi. &vt. 决定; 确定→determination n. 决心; 决定→determined
adj. 有决心的
5. injure vt. 使受伤; 损害→injury n. 损伤; 伤害→injured adj. 受伤的→injurious adj. 有害的
6. grace n. 优雅; 恩惠; 魅力; 慈悲→graceful adj. 优美的; 优雅的→gracious adj. 和蔼的; 慈祥的
7. fail vi. 失败 vt. 不及格; 使失望→failure n. 失败; 失败的人(或事物)
8. compete vi. 竞争; 对抗→competitor n. 竞争者; 对手→competitive adj. 竞争的; 有竞争力的
9. stress n. 压力; 紧张; 重音vt. 强调; 重读; 使焦虑不安 vi. 焦虑不安→stressed adj. 紧张的; 感到有压力
的→stressful adj. 有压力的
10. athlete n. 运动员; 运动健儿→athletic adj. 运动的; 运动员的; 体格健壮的
短语
1. come along 跟随; 到达; 进步; 赶快
2. make it 获得成功; 准时到达
3. fall apart 破裂; 破碎; 崩溃
4. lose heart 丧失信心; 泄气5. give up 放弃; 投降
6. make sense 有道理; 合乎情理; 表述清楚
7. even if/though 即使; 虽然
8. make a difference 有作用或影响
9. rather than 而不是
10. cut. . . out 停止做; 剪下
句式
1.A soccer player should not pretend to fall down even if it helps his/her team.
一个足球运动员不应该假装跌倒，即使这对他/她的球队有帮助。
2.Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change.
一旦我开始思考身体是否健康而不是体重，事情开始发生了变化。(教材P42)
3．The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.
他在芝加哥所创建的“男孩女孩俱乐部”从1996年至今一直在帮助年轻人。
4．Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”，I would say “I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes” or “I
want to be able to do 30 push-ups”．
我不再说“我想减掉3千克”，而是说“我想在8分钟内跑2千米”或“我希望能坐30个俯卧撑”。
5．By being positive about myself and my body，I became both happier and healthier.
通过积极看待自我和自己的身体，我变得更快乐、更健康了。
6. In the final seconds of a game, Jordan always seemed to find a way to win.在一场比赛的最后几秒钟，乔丹
似乎总能找到获胜的方法。
教材话题题型综合训练
词性转换（一）
1．confirm v. 证实，证明→ n. 证实;确认
2．crowd n. 人群→ adj. 拥挤的
3．fail vi. & amp; vt. 失败;不及格;使失望→ n. 失败
4．aware adj. 意识到的;知道的→ adj. 未觉察到的，未意识到的→ n.知道，认识;意识
5．cloth n. 布→ n. 衣服→ n.(总称)衣服
6．wool n. 羊毛，毛织物→ adj. 羊毛的
7．bleed v. 流血→ n. 流血，失血→ n. 血
8．injure vt. 损害;伤害→ n. 伤，损害
9．permit v. 允许，准许，许可→ n. 许可;允许
10．relate v. 相联系，有关联;讲述→ n. 关系，联系;亲属;亲戚→ n. 关系;关联词性转换（二）
11．fit adj. 适合的；健康的 vt.& vi. 适合 → adj.不适合的→ n. 健康；健壮；适合
12．honour n. 荣誉；尊敬；荣幸；v.尊敬；尊重→ adj.可敬的；体面的→ adj.受尊敬的
13．strong adj.强壮的→ n. 力量；体力；强项→ v. 增强
14．stress n. 压力；紧张；重音 vt. 强调；重读；使焦虑不安 vi.焦虑不安 → adj. 产生压力的；
压力重的；有压力的（指物）→ adj.焦虑不安的；感到有压力的（指人）
词性转换（三）
15．significance n．重要性，意义→ adj.重要的，影响深远的
16．injury n．伤;损害→ v．使受伤，弄伤
17．chemistry n．化学→ n．化学家;药剂师;药房
18．biology n．生理;生物学→ n．生物学家
19．accuracy n．精确度，准确度→ adj.精确的
20．minority n．少数→ adj.小的
21．original adj.最初的，原始的→ n．起源，起因
22．mentally adv. 精神上，智力上→ adj. 精神的;脑力的
完成句子
23．I joined a gymnastics club to (锻炼) and improve my fitness level while learning new
skills.
24．To enjoy the scenery, Bob would spend long time on the train (而不是) travel by air.
25． (与⋯⋯相比) modern communication, writing letters has its own advantages.
26．These workers preferred to work extra hours on the weekend (而不是)leave the work until the
next week.
27．We refused to (放弃) when faced with difficulties.
28．Losing a competition can be discouraging, but it’s essential not to (泄气) and keep
pushing forward.
29．It doesn’t (有道理) to continue investing in a failing business.
30．I’ll never (丧失信心) even if I should fail ten times.
31．With blood pouring from his leg, he (准时到达) to a nearby house at last.
32．A soccer player should not (假装)fall down even if it helps his team.
阅读理解
Pilates, yoga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy.There is, however, a more humble exercise that might not be so attractive, but has all the benefits—walking.
Certified fitness professional Jolynn Jaekel explains, “What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at
any age and any fitness level. Plus, it is good for your heart, your head and your wallet.”
A recent report details the health benefits of walking.The report found that walking regularly to fulfill the
150 minutes of moderate physical exercise every week, recommended by the UK’s chief medical officer, could
save 37, 000 lives each year. Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that
quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running. They observed participants aged
between 18 and 80 over a sixyear period and found that walking reduced the risk of heart disease by 9.3%, while
running reduced it by 4.5%. And there is even more good news: 30 minutes of quick walking over five days could
help you sleep easily, according to research by Oregon State University. The study by the university showed that
walking helped participants sleep better and feel more alert during the day. The sooner you get started, the sooner
you’ll notice the differences in your mind and body. So, go out for your 30minute walk in a nearby park or green
space.
33．What does the underlined word “humble” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．simple B．relaxing C．popular D．active
34．What does Jolynn Jaekel think of walking?
A．It’s loved by people of all ages.
B．It’s much healthier than running.
C．It’s a moneysaving physical exercise.
D．It’s becoming more and more popular.
35．What did scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory find?
A．Walking helps people with sleep problems.
B．Walking contributes to curing heart disease.
C．Walking 150 minutes per week can save lives.
D．Walking is better than running in some cases.
36．In which section of a newspaper can we read this text?
A．Comment. B．Lifestyle. C．Education. D．Science.
七选五
Walking has been considered as one kind of rewarding exercise. For many people, daily walking offers
massive and long-term physical and mental benefits. 37 A Stanford University study found that participants
were more creative when walking as opposed to sitting.38 You’ve probably heard the phrase “exercise your creativity”. Our creative mindset is stirred up by
physical movement, which is exactly why walking with your dog, a friend, or alone feeds creative thinking.
But the scenery is almost as important as the sweat. Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your
habitual surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new
possibilities. You can walk through a tree-filled neighborhood. 39 Even when you walk down a busy street,
you can’t help but get distracted by the sweet smells from a food cart or the child pointing to a building you haven’t
even noticed before.
Walking outside develops our ability to collect new ideas and take in new sights, sounds, smells, and flavors.
Shinrin-yoku, a common form of relaxation in Japan, suggests that being in the forest and walking among the trees
there can lower your stress levels. 40 Research has shown that
getting close to nature around your neighborhood or taking a break from multimedia increases performance on a
creative problem-solving task.
So instead of setting a fitness goal, why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking outdoors? 41
For example, you can turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear
conversations and natural sounds, and to notice the way people move and the way the sun reflects in a lake.
Walk not just for exercise. Walk for wonder.
A．Unfortunately, you often fail to do it.
B．Expose yourself more to your surroundings.
C．The movement during walking is obviously key.
D．Without enough energy, you cannot wonder or create.
E．But to receive the benefits, you do not have to live in a forest.
F．This habit, however, not only benefits well-being but also contributes to innovation.
G．Wandering around a park and observing people relaxing or birds singing is also a choice.
完形填空
A few years ago, I felt like a true failure. I was doing Weight Watchers for the third time in order to lose
weight, but not making 42 .
At that time, I spent hours every day working out to my videos and was still 43 . I thought I was
meant to be overweight forever and there was no need to 44 it. I needed a 45 of heart and
mind. That change came in the most 46 way. It came with running. After dinner on Thanksgiving, I went
out for a 47 with my family. I had turned my little MP3 player on and was 48 the music when
my favorite song came on. I felt like dancing, but that was impossible, for I had my children with me. So I caughtthe speed a bit and started to run slowly. I was quite 49 with my burst of activity.
What was more surprising was that I 50 the next morning and went out again. After running, I felt
strong and 51 at the same time. I 52 the good feelings I felt when I used to run 20 years ago
and decided that I wanted more of that. I 53 up for a spring race and practiced hard for it.
54 my weight is still heavier than what I would like, I no longer care about it. I try to stay more
focused on my life. Most 55 , my workouts are less than an hour per day and I take Sundays off
completely. My 56 is to keep exercising in my life but not let it control my life. After all, I am so much
more important than my weight.
42．A．mistakes B．friends C．sense D．progress
43．A．strong B．fat C．young D．short
44．A．admire B．observe C．threaten D．fight
45．A．change B．record C．test D．system
46．A．formal B．difficult C．unexpected D．confusing
47．A．picnic B．meal C．movie D．walk
48．A．teaching B．studying C．enjoying D．creating
49．A．disappointed B．pleased C．careful D．bored
50．A．got up B．broke down C．checked out D．came back
51．A．curious B．annoyed C．frightened D．calm
52．A．organized B．recalled C．demanded D．expressed
53．A．made B．signed C．turned D．ended
54．A．In case B．Soon after C．Even though D．As if
55．A．suddenly B．extremely C．importantly D．unusually
56．A．goal B．limit C．struggle D．failure
单句语法填空
57．Eager to save the boy, he pushed against the rock with all his (strong).
58．No matter what difficulties we are faced with; we always have the to solve them. (determine)
59．Part of Lang Ping’s success is due to her strong (determine)
60．The mental (strong) that Michael Jordan showed made him unique.
61．She often swims to build up the (strong) of her arms.
62．You have to let us struggle for ourselves, we must die in the process.63．Unfortunately, he suffered serious (injure) to the head and legs in the traffic accident.
64．Jordan says that the secret to his success is learning from his (failure).
65．Everyone admires her strength of character and (determine).
66．After graduation, I decided to make a to our society, so I became a volunteer teacher and was
sent to a remote village. (different)
67．Hard work leads to success and (fail) lies in laziness.
68．If my father makes up his mind to do something, nothing can change his mind. He is really a man of
(determine).
69．None of the passengers and crew were (injure).
70．Alice looks much (slim) than before . How did she manage to lose weight?
71．He built a hugely successful career with little more than plain old hard work and (determine).
语篇填空
Tai Chi is par of China’s traditional culture. It is a unique type of Chinese kung fu marked with slow and
gentle movements 72 are designed for self-protection, strengthening of body and prevention of diseases. Tai
Chi’s movements with deep breathing and relaxation can help promote inner peace and calm, so it is suitable 73
people of different ages.
Tai Chi 74 (date) back as far as 2, 500 years. It is said that Zhang Sanfeng, a 13th-century Taoist,
invented Tai Chi after watching 75 fight between a snake and a bird. However, more people tend to
believe that Tai Chi 76 (develop) on the basis of martial arts skills by Chen Wangting, a l7th-century master
of Chinese martial arts.
In general, it is believed that Tai Chi can slow down aging, strengthen muscles, and aid in the treatment of
heart disease, skin diseases and many other 77 (illness). Besides, Tai Chi can improve mood if people are
worried or depressed. According to some studies, 78 (practice) Tai Chi on a daily basis can also help
people get a 79 (good) sleep. With so many benefits of Tai Chi, more and more people begin to pick up this
80 (amaze) Chinese traditional sport to improve the quality of 81 (they) life.
应用文写作
假定你是校英语戏剧社社长李华，原定于下周举行的英语戏剧表演赛因故推迟，请你给担任评委的外教
Katherine写邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达歉意；
2. 说明理由；3. 后续调整。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Katherine,
I’m Li Hua, leader of the English drama club.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
