The Benefits of Walking
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write:
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this
1. People need special training before they begin walking for exercise.
Answer
FALSE
原文明确说 walking “does not require… special training”，与题目的 need special training 相反。
2. Walking regularly can help people control their weight.
Answer
TRUE
原文：help people maintain a healthy weight
题目：help people control their weight
这里加入了最基础的同义替换：maintain a healthy weight → control their weight
3. People must walk quickly in order to receive health benefits.
Answer
FALSE
原文明确说：
A person does not need to walk very fast to benefit from this activity.
题目中的 must walk quickly 与原文相反。
4. Some people enjoy walking because it gives them time to think.
Answer
TRUE
原文说一些人喜欢独自散步，因为：it gives them time to think 与题目一致。
5. Walking in the morning is better for health than walking in the evening.
Answer
NOT GIVEN
文章谈到了天气炎热时应该避免一天中最热的时段，但没有比较早晨和晚上哪个对健康更好。学生不能根据常识自行判断。
Questions 6–9
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
6. Why do health experts often recommend walking?
A. It is an easy way to become more active.
B. It is more effective than all other forms of exercise.
C. It helps people become professional athletes.
D. It requires special equipment.
Answer
A
原文：health experts often recommend walking as an easy way to become more active
属于直接信息定位题。
7. According to the passage, walking with other people can
A. help people walk much faster.
B. make exercise more enjoyable.
C. improve their work performance.
D. help them lose weight more quickly.
Answer
B
原文：Walking with other people can make exercise more enjoyable
答案基本可以直接定位。
8. What does the writer suggest office workers can do?
A. Exercise at a gym during lunch.
B. Drive to a nearby store.
C. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
D. Work fewer hours each day.
Answer
C
原文：Office workers can take the stairs instead of the elevator
这是典型的细节定位题。
9. What should people who are new to exercise do?
A. Begin with long walks.
B. Start slowly.
C. Walk as fast as possible.
D. Buy expensive shoes.
Answer
B
原文：People who are not used to exercising should begin slowly.
题目把 people who are not used to exercising 简化为 people who are new to exercise。
Questions 10–13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
10. Walking can make the heart stronger and improve __________.
Answer
blood circulation
11. People can take a short walk during their __________.
Answer
lunch break
12. Beginners can gradually increase their walking distance and __________.
Answer
speed
13. In hot weather, people should drink enough __________.
Answer
water