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We all know that regular exercise is vitally important for both a healthy mind and body. Research has shown that just five minutes of exercise in a “green space” can help people to keep mentally healthy.
Let’s take a look at some ways to get close to nature and make them a part of your regular exercise routine.
Get on your bike
Cycling is a cheap, easy and fun way to get some good exercise in the outdoors. Try leaving your car at home and cycling to work one day, if that’s possible. Or get the family together and go on a weekend bike ride. Check out the local cycle paths before you go, and plan a safe route. Make sure you take some healthy snacks with you to keep your energy levels up.
Try some outdoor yoga
Practising yoga can be great for reducing anxiety and aiding relaxation, so why not take your yoga mat and try out some asanas (yoga postures) in the open air? Yoga is great for stretching tight muscles and increasing flexibility as well as improving mobility, control and breathing. Why not finish your practice with some quiet meditation to further calm the mind?
Go running
Instead of spending hours on the treadmill（跑步机）, grab a friend and go off for a jog around your local park, or some nature trails. If you are used to running on a treadmill, you may find it harder at first, so make sure you have some good, supportive running shoes. You could also find out where your nearest Parkrun is. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
1. If you want to cycle with your family, you’d better __________.
A. have a healthy body
B. check the bikes carefully
C. learn some survival skills
D. make good preparations for it
2. What’s the advantage of outdoor yoga according to the text?
A. Getting closer to nature.
B Feeling relaxed or peaceful.
C. Keeping active and energetic.
D. Having no effect on people’s bodies.
3. What problem do some people have if they want to run around their local park?
A. It takes them some time to get used to it.
B. It needs some patience to continue.
C. It makes them lose interest in running.
D. It leads them to fall behind their friends.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了几项日常运动方式、好处和建议。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Check out the local cycle paths before you go, and plan a safe route. Make sure you take some healthy snacks with you to keep your energy levels up.”在出发之前，请检查出当地的自行车道，并规划一条安全的路线。 确保随身携带一些健康的零食，以保持精力充沛。可知如果你想和家人一起骑自行车，最好为此做些准备。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Practising yoga can be great for reducing anxiety and aiding relaxation”练习瑜伽可以减轻焦虑和放松身心。可知户外瑜伽的好处是可以让你感到轻松或平静。故选B项
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“If you are used to running on a treadmill, you may find it harder at first, so make sure you have some good, supportive running shoes.”如果你习惯在跑步机上跑步，一开始可能会觉得比较困难，因此请确保有一些好的支撑性跑鞋。意在表明如果想在当地公园里跑步，可能需要一些时间来适应。故选A项。
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