Question

Studies show that walking several times a week can lower the risk of a lot of diseases. They include heart disease, diabetes(糖尿病), stroke(中風(fēng)) and bone loss(骨質(zhì)疏松). Walking can also help you lose weight.

Studies have also shown that walking for thirty minutes a day can slow down and even prevent the development of type two diabetes. Walking several times a week is a good way to control weight and lose body fat. Studies show it also helps reduce feelings of sadness.

Experts say walking is one of the safest ways to exercise. There is a low risk of injuries. So it is good for people who are starting an exercise program for the first time and for older people.

A walking program is easy to start. You should wear loose clothes and good shoes. There are shoes that are designed on purpose for lots of walking. Doctors say you should walk fast enough to have you breathe hard. Yet you should still be able to talk. Let your arms move freely while you are walking.

There are no rules for starting a walking program. You might walk short distances. Or you might walk up hills to strengthen your leg muscles(肌肉). Health experts say you can get the most from a walking program if you walk at about 5 kilometres an hour for thirty minutes a day. You should do this about several times a week.

1.Walking is one of the ________ ways to exercise according to the passage.

A.funniest B.wors C.safest D.fastest

2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.If you are over 70, you'd better not exercise by walking.

B.If you want to prevent yourself from heart disease and stroke, you can keep walking.

C.If you want to lose weight, walking several times a week is a good choice.

D.Whether you walk short distances or walk up hills, it's good for your health.

3.According to the passage, Which picture is RIGHT?

A.

The chances of developing type two diabetes

Walking hours of a week.

B.

The chances of developing type two diabetes

Walking hours of a week.

C.

The chances of developing type two diabetes

Walking hours of a week.

D.

The chances of developing type two diabetes

Walking hours of a week.

4.Doctors or experts suggest that you should ________ when you are walking.

A.wear good shoes and tight clothes B.walk as fast as you can

C.walk until you can't talk D.walk with your arms moving freely

5.Which do you think is the best title?

A.A Good Walking Program B.Walking to Better Health

C.Walking Studies and Experts D.Some Rules for Walking

Answer 1