II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (10 分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Physical activity and positive psychology are a match made in heaven - one focuses on the building of happy, fully functioning people (positive psychology) and the other is a tried and tested avenue for creating such positive people (physical activity).____21____ a doubt, engaging in physical activity is one of the most important things, ____22____not the most important thing, ____23____a person can do to enhance best functioning. Not only does physical activity enhance physical functioning, thus ____24____(reduce) the risks of disease but it can also make us happier,____25____(energized), confident, self-regulated individuals and even make us smarter.
Despite knowing that exercise is good for us, the human species is not functioning ____26____it was originally designed to. Reports suggest that we are now physically functioning at nearly a third of ____27____we used to 100 years ago. Luckily, we don't need to train like elite athletes ____28____(gain) the benefits of activity. Physical activity refers to any type of movement that results in energy expenditure, for example, walking, climbing stairs, gardening or yoga. The daily recommendation in the UK is currently 30 minutes of moderate to high intensity physical activity at least five times per week. The important thing is to get the heart beating above resting level. You would need to operate at 70 percent of your maximum heart rate. Physical activity must not be confused with exercise, which is a clear focus on fitness progression. Thus, an aerobic class,____29____(train) for a run, or anything along the traditional line of activity ____30____(fall) under this category.
【答案】21. Without
22. if 23. that
24. reducing
25. more energized
26. as 27. what
28. to gain
29. training
30. falls
