阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.
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☆ Stability Cushion
These cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles.
Pros & Cons
Small and lightweight
.Works well for lower back and posture
· Inflating isn’t easy for some
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☆ Under-desk Elliptical
Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity
Pros & Cons
Easy to carry like a briefcase
Whisper quiet and easy to use
·The rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time
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☆ Fitness Tracker
What gets measured gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and more
Pros & Cons
·Very comfortable to wear
·Lots of apps can be operated together
·Various customized options
·Sometimes there are connectivity issues
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☆ Balance Ball Chair
Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, it’s perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulation
Pros & Cons
·Straightforward to build
·A great solution if you experience back pain
·Needs to be reinflated often
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1. Who are the intended readers of the text?
A. Fitness trainers. B. Recovering patients.
C. Office workers. D. Furniture designers.
2. Which equipment promises to improve work efficiency?
A. Stability Cushion and Fitness Tracker.
B. Stability Cushion and Balance Ball Chair.
C. Under-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker.
D. Under-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair.
3. What may be the problem of Fitness Tracker?
A. It wears out easily over time. B. It may fail to get linked at times.
C. It offers few personalized choices. D. It doesn’t allow the use of other apps.
【答案】1. C2. D3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个办公室可用的锻炼设备。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.(不用说，大部分时间坐在办公桌前会损害我们的健康。但不要担心，因为有一个解决方案！在花了很多时间调查了各种适合办公室锻炼的设备后，我想透露一些我的最佳建议)”结合全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了四个办公室可用的锻炼设备。可推知，文章针对的是办公室白领。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据☆ Under-desk Elliptical部分中“Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity(坐着的时候保持双脚的运动可以让你更快乐，减轻压力，提高工作效率)”以及☆Balance Ball Chair部分“Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity.(坐在平衡球上可以提高精力和工作效率)”可知，Under-desk Elliptical和Balance Ball Chair有望提高工作效率。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据☆ Fitness Tracker部分中“·Sometimes there are connectivity issues(·有时会有连接问题)”可知，健身追踪器的问题是有时可能无法连接。故选B。
