新视野大学英语（三版）题库1级阅读专项试卷03
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Part I Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions：
In this section, there is a
passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for
each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank above the
passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your
choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please
fill the corresponding letter for each item in the blank. You may
not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Melting sea ice and the earlier-than-normal movement of
walruses (海象) have made scientists
worried. Researchers anticipate
that this year might bring another mass migration of
animals to shore.
Walruses live on
shellfish (贝类动物
) and other animals they find by diving to the seafloor. Normally,
the walruses,
particularly
females with baby walruses, rest on the floating sea
ice during the summer. However, because of the global warming sea
ice melts away and vanishes
over the relatively shallower waters where the
walruses can feed. The remaining
ice stays only over water that is so deep that the
walruses cannot dive down to the bottom for food. When this
happens, the animals stream
back onto the land near shallower water.
In recent years, researchers have found unusual
surges of mass
migration have happened at an
incredible level,
with walruses gathering in a(n)immense
number of more than 40,000. This can
strain the local
ecosystem (生态系统) as the animals feed in a
limited space, and many, generally the little walruses, get killed
because it is too crowded. A recent study proved that the loss of
sea ice was forcing more animals to swim longer distance, bringing
danger to the life of their little ones.
A) flow
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B) anticipate
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C) live
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D) vanishes
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E) rushes
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F) immense
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G) incredible
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H) particularly
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I) stream
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J) await
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K) strain
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L) finishes
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M) surges
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N) remaining
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O) believable
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Section B
Directions：
In this section, you are going to
read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement
contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the
paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a
paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a
letter.
Start Running for Your Life
A) You don’t have to be an athlete – or even aspire to be one – to
start running. Maybe you just want to run around your neighborhood,
or explore a new one. Maybe you want to challenge your body in a
different way, to tone up, or lose weight. Whatever your goals,
running is an excellent exercise for a beginner to try. Running’s
benefits include improved cardiovascular heart, lower blood
pressure, lower cholesterol, a revived-up metabolism
(新陈代谢), and a sense of self-esteem.
B) Before you take your first step, get yourself a good pair of
running shoes. Go to a store specializing in running gear, where
the staff tends to be knowledgeable about the products, and try on
as many pairs as necessary to find the right ones for you. A good
fit is essential; blisters (水疱) and shin
splints are not going to inspire you to run. And don’t even think
about running in your regular cross-trainers, tennis shoes, or
regular sneakers. “Running is very traumatic,” says Forrest
Dolgener, exercise physiologist and professor of exercise science
at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. “The mechanics
of running creates specific kinds of forces on the body. Running
shoes are designed to absorb and minimize those kinds of forces.”
But don’t get too attached to your favorite pair. Running shoes
have a limited lifespan. Generally speaking, running shoes have 500
miles of life. Even though they may look good, shock absorption
diminishes after 500 miles.
C) Before you start any new fitness program, it’s wise to consult
with your physician – especially if you’re a man 45 or older or a
woman 50 or older. It’s important to know your life digits – blood
pressure, BMI (body mass index), cholesterol and blood sugar. As
running is not the best exercise for everyone, listen to your
doctor and your body. The worst thing you can do is start running,
get injured, then stop exercising altogether. Once you get a green
flag from the doctor, don those new running shoes and start out
with a combination of walking and jogging. For example, you might
alternate walking for five minutes and jogging for two minutes.
Over time, steadily increase the amount of time you spend running
until you’re able to jog for 20 minutes at a time. Once you achieve
that, start increasing your distance.
D) For someone who has been sedentary, start only with walking,
then progressing to brisk walking before adding any jogging.
Progression is the key element for someone who hasn’t done this.
Your cardiovascular system will adapt more easily than your
musculoskeletal (肌骨骼的) system. People
don’t usually give up running because their hearts can’t adapt but
because of injury. Gradually conditioning yourself with a
combination of walking and running gives your body time to adapt to
the new stress on the joints and muscles.
E) While you’re running, be sure you can pass the “talk test”. You
should still be able to carry on a conversation. Keep your pace
comfortable so you won’t burn out too quickly. Instead of tracking
the miles you run, count time. Don’t get caught up in measuring
distance, and that you run faster than yesterday. Go for time. As
you build up past 20 minutes, be sure to stay hydrated. This is
especially important during the warm-weather months. In addition to
running, do strength training to build muscle and bone density and
protect against injury. A 20-minute strength workout a couple of
times a week is all you need.
F) To stay consistent with your running program, keep a running
journal or log, the experts suggest. At the beginning of the week,
plot out when you plan to run and for how long, and commit it to
paper. Setting specific goals – whether it’s time, distance, weight
loss or cholesterol – will also inspire you to stay on track.
Another thing that helps: finding a friend to run with. Having a
partner to meet you at the mailbox will keep you honest.
G) Is it better to run on a treadmill or outside? You can get a
great cardiovascular workout either way, and there are benefits to
both, the experts say. With a treadmill, you’re never too far from
home. It’s a good choice if you’re injured or rehabbing an injury –
or just feeling a little intimidated about running outdoors. By the
way, treadmill running can be lower-impact too as it can be equated
to running on grass. But a treadmill doesn’t quite simulate the
outdoors. Running during the sunlight you get vitamin D, which
women really need to absorb calcium. You have the scenery – you can
discover parts of your city or town, or if you’re traveling, it’s a
great way to see a city. It’s better with a group of people, and
easier to do with a family.
H) The advantage of running is that it doesn’t take any equipment
except shoes, you can do it anywhere, and it’s convenient. It’s one
of the best cardio-respiratory activities you can do. The bad news
is, it is very traumatic, and the trauma is more prevalent the
longer and harder you go.
I) But if you can run, go ahead and get out there.
11. After running for a while, you
should take water to maintain a healthy
balance.E
答案：E
12. Outdoor running enables you to
appreciate views of your city or those of the one you’re
visiting.G
答案：G
13. Compared with the heart, bones
and muscles need more time to adapt to
running.D
答案：D
14. The ability to talk while
running indicates your speed is just right and you won’t be too
quickly exhausted.E
答案：E
15. Keeping a diary, setting goals
and having a companion can help you stick to your running
program.F
答案：F
16. No matter what your purpose
is, running will meet your needs as a
beginner.A
答案：A
17. If you get the permission from
the doctor, you can start to do walking and jogging alternately
with new running shoes.C
答案：C
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