初三上学期Module 10 Fitness培优测试卷(含答案外研版)
Want to stay away from colds? Put on a happy face.
Compared to unhappy people, those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds, according to a new study. It’s possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses, say the researchers from New York University.
"It seems that p ositive(积极的)feelings may reduce the danger of illness," said the study’s chief researcher Sheldon Cohen.
In an earlier study, Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs and colds less often. People who showed positive feelings were also less likely to tell their doctors that they felt ill.
In this study, Cohen’s team interviewed 193 adults every day for two we eks. During the interviews, the people were given colds by doctors and had to stay alone in a room for six days.
The results showed that everyone in the study w as equally likely to get ill. But for people who said they felt happy during the research period, their illness are less serious and lasted for a shorter time.
Cohen believes that when people experience positive feelings, their body may produce a chemical that helps fight illness and disease. So if you are worried abut your health, look on the bright side more often.
( ) 1. Which of the fo llowing was NOT a part of the study?
A. People talked about their feelings every day. B. People were kept alone for six days.
C. People were given colds by doctors. D. People were made to feel unhappy.
( ) 2. What did the study find?
A. People who felt happy never got ill.
B. People’s feelings didn’t influence their health.
C. People with good feelings became ill more easily.
D. People with positive feelings had less serious illnesses.
( ) 3. According to Cohen, which of the following may help fight illness?
A. Eati ng. B. Crying. C. Laughing. D. Sleeping.
( ) 4. This passage is a(n) .
A . advertisement B. newspaper report C. story D. scientist’s diary
( ) 5. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Smiles Can fight colds B. Cause of Colds Found
C. The Danger of Colds D. How People Get Sick
More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!
Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighbourhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit(受益)from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.
Folding(折叠)bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You ca n do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travellers.
Health Benefits of Bicycling:
It helps to prevent heart diseases.
Bicycling helps to control your weight. A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.
Bicycling can improve your mood(心情).Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.
