Question

Jogging is basically running at a steady (穩定的) speed over short or long distances. It became popular some twenty years ago and has remained a favorite way of keeping fit for lots of people.

One of the main advantages of jogging over many other sports is that it can be done anywhere. People jog in parks, in the countryside and even in urban areas. No special equipment is required—no costly hats, or balls, and no expensive sports kit. Good quality running shoes are advisable. Special jogging suits are widely available these days and can be bought quite cheaply but are not necessary. In addition to being able to jog anywhere, you can also jog at any time, in any season! It’s not unusual to see joggers exercising in the height of summer or in the depth of winter!

The act of jogging doesn’t require any special training or skill. You do need to be basically healthy and then, after a few basic warm-up bends and stretches, you are ready to begin. You simply start running, gently, and then build up to a steady speed. Do not over-tire yourself by trying to go too fast. It is best for you to run at a steady and comfortable speed.

Jogging is an individual sport. You don’t need to wait until you have gathered a team or found a partner. You can jog alone. A few words of warning however: lone women joggers should be especially careful when choosing jogging routes, particularly at night time.

Jogging is excellent for keeping fit. It’s good for the lungs, the heart and the circulation. It’s easy and it’s convenient. Why don’t you try it? If you require more information, talk to one of the instructors at the sports centre. We are only too happy to help. Please remember: if you do decide to jog, talk to your doctor first if you have any health worries. Happy jogging!

1.Is jogging a good way of keeping fit?

2.Which are more necessary for joggers, good quality running shoes or special jogging suits?

3.What is best for us to jog?

4.What’s the writer’s special suggestion to lone women who decide to jog?

5.What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?

Answer 1

1.Yes, it is.

2.Good quality running shoes.

3.It is best to run at a steady and comfortable speed.

4.Be careful to choose jogging routes, particularly at night time.

5.The advantages and suggestions of jogging.

【解析】

試題分析：這篇短文主要講述了運動健身問題。文章介紹，慢跑是一項最受歡迎的健身運動，它的優點是不受時間、地域的限制，沒有特殊裝備要求，也不必任何特殊訓練和技巧，它是一項個人的健身運動，對心、肺以及血液循環有好處。文章最后還介紹了慢跑的一些注意事項。

1.最后一段“Jogging is excellent for keeping fit.”的描述可知，慢跑是健身的一個好辦法。因此回答是肯定的，故應答： Yes, it is.。

2.短文第二段“Good quality running shoes are advisable. Special jogging suits are widely available these days and can be bought quite cheaply but are not necessary.”的描述可知，相比特殊的跑步服裝，跑步鞋更有必要。故應答：Good quality running shoes.。

3. is best for you to run at a steady and comfortable speed.”的描述可知，穩定舒適的速度是最好的。故應答：It is best to run at a steady and comfortable speed.。

4.四段“A few words of warning however: lone women joggers should be especially careful when choosing jogging routes, particularly at night time.”的描述可知，女子夜間慢跑的時候要小心選擇路線。故應答：Be careful to choose jogging routes, particularly at night time.。

5.的描述可知，這篇短文主要介紹了慢跑的優點以及慢跑的一些注意事項。故應答：The advantages and suggestions of jogging.。

考點：健康保健類短文閱讀。