Scientists have found that the risk of getting cancer and heart disease is reduced when we take part in physical activity—and now they’ve found cycling to work is one of the best activities to do this.
The study linked using two wheels with a halving of the risk of cancer and heart disease.It also showed that walking had some benefits over sitting on public transport or taking the car.Cycling to work is already popular in many cities across the world.Some authorities have built cycle lanes as well as providing secure places to lock them up.Some companies provide facilities for their employees to get changed and cleaned up when they arrive at work.It all makes good sense—according to people surveyed in this study,regular cycling cut the risk of death from any cause by 41%,the incidence of cancer by 45% and heart disease by 46%.
Cycling to work is quicker and cheaper than using public transport.While going to the gym to lose a few pounds takes effort and commitment,cycling has just become part of the work routine.Clare Hyde from Cancer Research UK says,“ This study helps to highlight the potential benefits of building activity into your everyday life.”
Of course,any exercise is good for you but it’s thought that cycling is better than walking because the activity is longer and more intense.Dr. Jason Gill,from the University of Glasgow,said,“ You need to get to work every day so if you build cycling into the day,it essentially takes willpower out of consideration.” You don’t need to wear skin-tight clothes,as long as you wear the most important accessory,a helmet.
1.The passage mainly focuses on .
A.the benefits of cycling B.the advantages of sports
C.the changes of lifestyle D.the prevention of cancer
2.What can we learn from Paragraph two?
A.Walking is similar to sitting in a bus. B.Cycling to work has gained popularity.
C.Cycling to work causes more spending. D.City governments need more bicycles.
3.What is the advantage of cycling to work compared to going to the gym?
A.It is longer and more intense. B.It helps to lose more weight.
C.It can be part of daily life. D.It is quicker and cheaper.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了骑自行车上班的好处。
答案及剖析:
1.A 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了骑自行车有益于身体健康。因此A项是正确答案。
2.B 细节理解题。根据第二段的主旨句Cycling to work is already popular in many cities across the world.可知B项是正确答案。
3.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第二句While going to the gym to lose a few pounds takes effort and commitment,cycling has just become part of the work routine.可知,相比去体育馆锻炼,骑自行车上班已经成为日常行为。
