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Are you looking for an exercise programme that’s easy to learn, needs little or no equipment, and relaxes your mind while building your body? If so, please keep reading to learn more about yoga.
Yoga seems like a hot new trend(趋势), but yoga actually began more than 5, 000 years ago in India. The word yoga means to unite mind, body, and spirit. Although yoga includes physical exercise, it is also a lifestyle of which exercise is just a part. Training your mind, body, and breath, as well as connecting with your spirituality(精神性) is the main goal of the yoga lifestyle. Yoga has lots of benefits. It can improve strength, balance and patience. In addition, many people who practise yoga say that it reduces anxiety and stress, and even helps them sleep better.
Many gyms and community centres offer yoga classes. Your neighbourhood may also have a yoga training centre. Some yoga teachers offer private classes for students who want more professional training. You could also try using a yoga DVD. Websites, DVDs, and books can’t compare to learning yoga from a teacher, but they can help you find out more. They can be especially helpful if you have already taken yoga classes and want to practise at home.
Dress comfortably in clothing that allows you to move your body fully. Shorts or pants and a T-shirt or tank top are best. Yoga is practised bare foot, so you don’t have to worry about special shoes.
Before you begin any type of exercise programme, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor, especially if you have a health problem.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要告诉我们瑜伽是什么, 它对人们有什么好处以及练习瑜伽的注意事项。
21. From the passage we can learn many facts about yoga EXCEPT that _______.
A. it’s easy to learn
B. it needs little or no equipment
C. it can build your body and relax your mind
D. physical exercise is the most important part of yoga lifestyle
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Although yoga includes physical exercise, it is also a lifestyle of which exercise is just a part. ”可知, 虽然瑜伽包括体育锻炼, 但是它也是一种生活方式, 锻炼只是瑜伽生活方式中的一部分。故选D。
22. If you want to get more professional training, you’d better _______.
A. have your own yoga training centre
B. take private classes offered by yoga teachers
C. learn yoga from yoga DVDs and books
D. go to India for further learning
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段的“Some yoga teachers offer private classes for students who want more professional training. ”可判断出, 如果想得到更为专业的瑜伽训练, 你最好还是请瑜伽教练来为你提供私人的课程, 进行一对一培训。故选B。
23. Before you do yoga, you should _______.
A. wear your best clothes
B. wear special shoes for yoga
C. ask your doctor for advice
D. read a lot of yoga books
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据最后一段可推断出, 练习瑜伽之前应当先征求一下医生的建议。故选C。
