《2025年实验班全程提优训练高中英语选择性必修第二册外研版》

D(2025.四川眉山青神中学期中)
During the first two weeks this year,my grandmother passed away and I lost my job in London.Everything seemed to work against me.
My life felt stuck.So I decided to run.It was my natural response.I just wanted to get away.I put on my shoes and started running — by the time I came back,I knew I was aware of something.

I've always exercised since I was little. I've practised different sports—I tried surfing,tennis,yoga and cycling. But I never got excited about those things. So I did what most people do when they don't want to get fat—go to the gym. In a way, going to the gym is lazy. You get in the gym, do some light exercise while you have a chat with a friend or someone you know from the gym.

This year I started to run again. It was a cold January day, and I only ran for 3 miles in a time that I am too ashamed to mention. But my time is not what's important—during that run I finally got it and I knew it would be better if I kept running.

My life has improved at the same rate that my running stamina（耐力）has improved. But running has the most impact on my productivity, mood, creativity, and overall lifestyle. Scientific research backs all of this. Dr John Ratey in his book Spark says: if you have an important afternoon brainstorming meeting scheduled, going for a short run during lunchtime is a smart idea.

Every time life became difficult I would give up. When I wanted to travel the world after college, I decided that I did not have money—so I told myself I should save money. Years passed, and that round-the-world trip never happened. Now, when life is difficult, my response is different—I love the struggle instead of shying away from it. I owe(把······归功于)this to running.
32.In the author's opinion,working out at a gym can ________.
A.be a waste of money
B.be a lazy way of exercising
C.help one lose weight t in a set time
D.provide an opportunity to make friends
(B)
33.How did the author feel after his first run this year?
A.Cold. B.Proud.
C.Regretful. D.Confident.
(D)
34. 新考法 What does the underlined word “ backs ” mean in Paragraph 5?
A.Supports. B.Improves.
C.Changes. D.Needs.
(A)
35.What has the author learned from running?
A.Never stop trying.
B.Hard work pays off.
C.Rise to the challenge.
D.Learn to walk before you run.
(C)

答案： 32.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“So I did what most people do when they don't want to get fat-go to the gym. In a way，going to the gym is lazy.”可知，在作者看来，在健身房锻炼是一种懒惰的锻炼方式。故选 B。 33.D 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，跑完之后，作者知道如果坚持跑下去，情况会更好，所以是变得自信了。故选 D。 34.A 词义猜测题。根据前文“But running has the most impact on my productivity，mood，creativity，and overall lifestyle.”以及后文“Dr John Ratey in his book Spark says：if you have an important afternoon brainstorming meeting scheduled，going for a short run during lunchtime is a smart idea.”可知，作者认为跑步对他的工作效率、情绪、创造力和整体生活方式影响最大，而这是有科学根据的，所以应是科学研究支持这一切。由此推知，画线词 backs 应是“支持”之意，和 A 项意思相近。故选 A。 35.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，作者从跑步中学到了要迎接挑战。故选 C。