In recent years, many Americans of both sexes and various ages have become interested in improving their bodies. They have become devoted to physical fitness. The need to exercise has almost become compulsive (禁不住的) with many persons who have a strong desire to be more physically fit.
By nature, Americans are enthusiastic (充满热情的) about their hobbies and pastimes. They apply this enthusiasm to jogging/running. As a result, there are running clubs to join and many books and magazines to read about running.
The desire to be physically fit is explained by a “passion” for good health. The high rate of heart attacks in the 1960s caused an increase on the part of the public in improving the human body. Middle-aged men especially suffer from heart attacks. Thus, they are one group more strongly interested in physical exercise. In fact, many doctors encourage their patients to become more physically active, especially those who have sedentary jobs. It is interesting to note that the rate of heart attacks began to decrease in the 1970s and it is still decreasing. Physical fitness currently enjoys a favored role in the United States. It is a new “love” that many Americans have cherished. Will it last long? Only time can tell-- or until another“new passion”comes along.
【小题1】In recent years, many Americans have become interested in improving their bodies because _________.
| A．they are enthusiastic about their hobbies and pastimes |
| B．there are many running clubs to join |
| C．they have a strong desire to be more physically fit |
| D．there are many books and magazines to read about running |
【小题2】The passage implies that _________is a great favorite of many Americans, men and women, old and young.
| A．jogging/running |
| B．joining running clubs |
| C．reading books and magazines about running |
| D．going in for all kinds of sports |
【小题3】Middle-aged men suffering from heart attacks _________ .
| A．are compulsive joggers |
| B．are more interested in taking physical exercise |
| C．are encouraged by their doctors to go in for jogging/running |
| D．are enthusiastic and energetic about hobbies and pastimes |
【小题4】In the sentence “In fact, many doctors encourage their patients to become more physically active, especially those who have sedentary jobs,” the word “sedentary” means_________
| A．involving physical work |
| B．needing much sitting |
| C．energy-consuming |
| D．secondary |
【小题5】According to the passage, will the “love” for physical exercise last long for Americans?
| A．Yes. |
| B．No. |
| C．Somebody can tell. |
| D．It is hard to tell. |
