大学英语二(综合教程)第六单元.doc

大学体验英语二（综合教程） Unit 6　　Sports and Health Listen and Talk　 Lead in Physical activity improves our bodies health. A recent study 1.____in The New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that maintaining a healthy level of physical 2.____through exercise can help people live longer; and the findings also provide updated 3.____to Charles Darwins survival of the fittest theory. But repetitive exercise can become boring, 4.____discouragement, frustration, even quitting. Selecting an activity that provides 5.___as well as physical exercise, however, can be the answer. Many people have turned to sports. Sports can provide a 6.____ physically as well as mentally - and increase ones physical activity while providing social interaction, a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment. First held as part of the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece, and then brought to Boston, Massachusetts in 1897, the Marathon is now an important part of 7.____in many cities across America. Marathon running, usually a 40k (26.2 miles) race, is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women for its challenge of perseverance, requiring both 8.____and mental endurance, and its feat of accomplishment. For first-time runners it is the culmination of a dream - a personal 9.____obtained after months of physical and psychological 10.____and training. For veteran marathoners its an opportunity to improve their Personal Best - competing against their own fastest time. Key:1. published 2. fitness 3. support 4. leading to 5. enjoyment 6. challenge 7. culture 8. physical 9. goal 10 preparation Passage A: Never Give Up 2.Answer the following questions with the information from the passage. 1.How was Paul Wylie’s life changed after he won the silver medal? After he won the silver medal, Paul Wylie was regarded as a hero. He suddenly became busy with a lot of activities, such as signing advertising contracts, traveling on figure-skating world tours, being invited to exclusive events, being chased for his