《2025年英语同步练习与测评高中英语必修第二册外研版》

You already know that sports benefit your physical health. Now, research has found that sports participation can positively affect your mental health as well.
Sports can improve your mental skills.
1____D These skills include critical thinking, learning and using good judgment. Research has shown that doing a mix of aerobic and muscle strengthening activities is especially helpful. Participating in this kind of activity three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can provide these mental health benefits. 2____F
Sports can improve the quality of sleep.
They do this by helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep. Sleeping better can improve your mental outlook the next day as well as improve your mood. 3____G Evening practices within a few hours of bedtime may leave you too excited to sleep.
Sports have been linked to leadership traits (品质).
Team sports such as football, baseball and basketball are good for developing leadership traits. Because of the opportunity to train, try, win or lose together, people involved in these sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a “team mindset (思维模式)” in the workplaces and in social situations. 4____A
Doing sports is good for your health. But keep in mind: some team sports may result in injuries. 5____C However, some injuries, such as brain trauma and concussion, can cause lifelong damage to people. So be careful when you do sports and avoid sports injuries as much as possible.
A. The team mindset will lead to strong leadership qualities over time.
B. When you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily stresses.
C. Most sports injuries will result in a complete recovery if there is proper medical attention.
D. Regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as you age.
E. The same source suggests that participating in a team sport improves academic performance.
F. Sports can help you sleep better.
G. Just be careful not to engage in sports too late in the day.

答案： 1. D 考查上下文语境。由第一个小标题和下一句中的 These skills include可知，D 项为最佳选项。2. F 考查段落主题句。由第三段中的关键词 sleep 可知，F 项为最佳选项。3. G 考查上下文语境。由下一句提到的睡前几小时的晚间运动可能会让你过于兴奋而无法入睡可知，此空是提醒人们做运动的时间不要太晚，因此G 项为最佳选项。4. A 考查上下文语境。由上一句中的 team mindset 可知，A 项为最佳选项。5. C 考查上下文语境。由上下文讲的运动损伤（injuries）可知，C 项为最佳选项。