Ⅰ.阅读理解
Every few years comes a fitness trend that has people scratching their heads in amazement. “Crunning” will probably be one of them. The “c” stands for “crawling”(爬行). This new sport needs twolegged humans running on all fours!
The funny idea is the brainchild of Shaun McCarthy. The 34yearold is convinced that it will revolutionize fitness as we know it. According to the sports enthusiast, “The only thing that crunning's changed about fitness is that it's changed everything about fitness.”
McCarthy has no scientific evidence to prove that crunning is more efficient than traditional twolegged running. However, he believes it is a more effective way to exercise because it puts an emphasis on the shoulders and arms, providing a complete body workout. McCarthy also says crunning seems to tire him out more. He therefore concludes that the unconventional exercise is a bigger calorie burner than normal running.
While experts generally agree that crunning may provide a better workout, many are not sure if it is the right exercise for humans. Fitness coach Kevin Dean says we are not built to be on all fours and our wrists are therefore not as strong as our ankles. He believes crunning, which he calls a fad(时尚), could result in bad wrist and shoulder injuries, not to mention broken noses.
But McCarthy is not worried. Since the release of his crunning video a few weeks ago, many Melbourne residents have been seen scampering around on all fours. As it turns out they are not the only ones. In the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, crawling, a much slower version of crunning, has been a favorite activity for many years. According to some enthusiasts, the light exercise that is believed to date back two thousand years to the Han Dynasty, is good for curing back and spine ailments.
Ready to give crunning a try? Then McCarthy recommends investing in some good shoes, hardy gloves and most important of all, a face mask!
1．What can we learn about crawling according to Kevin Dean?
A．Our ankles are stronger than our wrists.
B．Crawling is an efficient way to work out.
C．The city of Zhengzhou is the origin of crawling.
D．Crawling can burn more calories than normal running.
2．What does the author think of crunning?
A．Dangerous. B．Interesting.
C．Beneficial. D．Unbelievable.
3．Why does McCarthy suggest people wearing a face mask when crunning?
A．To amuse other people.
B．To avoid being recognized.
C．To protect the nose from being injured.
D．To prevent sweat dropping on the ground.
4．What is the text mainly about?
A．A new way of crawling.
B．A new trend of exercising.
C．A scientific discovery.
D．A traditional way to keep fit.
答案与解析
本文讲述的是跑步、游泳、打球都能起到强身健体的作用，但是你听说过通过爬行来健身吗？这是一种更有效的锻炼方式，因为它把重点放在肩部和臂部，提供一个完整的身体锻炼。在本文中作者介绍了一种新的健身方式——爬行。
1．A 推理判断题。根据Kevin Dean的理论可知，他认为我们的脚踝比我们的手腕更强壮。故选A。
2．B 推理判断题。根据第二段首句The funny idea is the brainchild of Shaun McCarthy.可以推断出作者认为这种健身方式很有趣。故选B。
3．C 推理判断题。根据第四段末句He believes crunning, which he calls a fad (时尚)，could result in bad wrist and shoulder injuries, not to mention broken noses.可知爬行容易伤到鼻子。故选C。
4．B 主旨大意题。跑步、游泳、打球都能起到强身健体的作用。但在本文中作者介绍了一种新的健身方式——爬行。故选B。
Every few years comes a fitness trend that has people scratching their heads in amazement. “Crunning” will probably be one of them. The “c” stands for “crawling”(爬行). This new sport needs twolegged humans running on all fours!
The funny idea is the brainchild of Shaun McCarthy. The 34yearold is convinced that it will revolutionize fitness as we know it. According to the sports enthusiast, “The only thing that crunning's changed about fitness is that it's changed everything about fitness.”
McCarthy has no scientific evidence to prove that crunning is more efficient than traditional twolegged running. However, he believes it is a more effective way to exercise because it puts an emphasis on the shoulders and arms, providing a complete body workout. McCarthy also says crunning seems to tire him out more. He therefore concludes that the unconventional exercise is a bigger calorie burner than normal running.
While experts generally agree that crunning may provide a better workout, many are not sure if it is the right exercise for humans. Fitness coach Kevin Dean says we are not built to be on all fours and our wrists are therefore not as strong as our ankles. He believes crunning, which he calls a fad(时尚), could result in bad wrist and shoulder injuries, not to mention broken noses.
But McCarthy is not worried. Since the release of his crunning video a few weeks ago, many Melbourne residents have been seen scampering around on all fours. As it turns out they are not the only ones. In the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, crawling, a much slower version of crunning, has been a favorite activity for many years. According to some enthusiasts, the light exercise that is believed to date back two thousand years to the Han Dynasty, is good for curing back and spine ailments.
Ready to give crunning a try? Then McCarthy recommends investing in some good shoes, hardy gloves and most important of all, a face mask!
1．What can we learn about crawling according to Kevin Dean?
A．Our ankles are stronger than our wrists.
B．Crawling is an efficient way to work out.
C．The city of Zhengzhou is the origin of crawling.
D．Crawling can burn more calories than normal running.
2．What does the author think of crunning?
A．Dangerous. B．Interesting.
C．Beneficial. D．Unbelievable.
3．Why does McCarthy suggest people wearing a face mask when crunning?
A．To amuse other people.
B．To avoid being recognized.
C．To protect the nose from being injured.
D．To prevent sweat dropping on the ground.
4．What is the text mainly about?
A．A new way of crawling.
B．A new trend of exercising.
C．A scientific discovery.
D．A traditional way to keep fit.
答案与解析
本文讲述的是跑步、游泳、打球都能起到强身健体的作用，但是你听说过通过爬行来健身吗？这是一种更有效的锻炼方式，因为它把重点放在肩部和臂部，提供一个完整的身体锻炼。在本文中作者介绍了一种新的健身方式——爬行。
1．A 推理判断题。根据Kevin Dean的理论可知，他认为我们的脚踝比我们的手腕更强壮。故选A。
2．B 推理判断题。根据第二段首句The funny idea is the brainchild of Shaun McCarthy.可以推断出作者认为这种健身方式很有趣。故选B。
3．C 推理判断题。根据第四段末句He believes crunning, which he calls a fad (时尚)，could result in bad wrist and shoulder injuries, not to mention broken noses.可知爬行容易伤到鼻子。故选C。
4．B 主旨大意题。跑步、游泳、打球都能起到强身健体的作用。但在本文中作者介绍了一种新的健身方式——爬行。故选B。
