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(2019·莆田高一检测)
It’s no secret that your personal characteristics directly affect how you interact with the world—but you might be surprised at just how deep it goes. Experts think that your personality can even affect how you exercise and influence what sports are suitable for you.
Highly Sensitive
Highly sensitive people may be more uncomfortable with group exercise classes or team sports where they feel their every move is being observed. Additionally they may feel more upset over an ineffective or poor workout, says researcher Elaine Aron.
For such people, individual or non-competitive activities like biking, running and hiking are ideal.
Type A Personality
Type A individuals often have an “all or nothing approach” to exercise. This personality type is known for sticking closely to their plan, not to mention being super competitive. However, this can cause them to stick too closely to a fitness routine, which means they might try to push past an injury.
To get better exercise results, Type A people need to be aware that following an exercise plan too strictly may limit their progress. They should be more flexible and listen to their bodies, especially when they are in pain.
Type B Personality
This laid-back group may get too lazy about their exercise plans, which prevents them from seeing results. They are often less willing to devote enough time and energy to their fitness goals, especially if exercise is something that makes them anxious.
Type B individuals succeed in creative and co-operative environments, so team sports and group gym classes may be perfect.
Remember, there are plenty of ways and you can adapt a fitness plan to suit your needs, regardless of your characteristics. Just keep in mind what you like.
【语篇概述】本文为说明文。人的性格特征直接影响一个人与世界的互动, 而且影响很大。专家认为, 个性甚至会影响人的锻炼及影响适合你的运动。本文论述了不同的性格是如何影响人的锻炼习惯的。
1. Why might highly sensitive people be unwilling to take part in group sports?
A. They will feel like they are being evaluated.
B. They don’t like socializing with other people.
C. They don’t consider themselves to be athletic.
D. They fear they’ll be let down by their teammates.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据Highly Sensitive中第一句“高度敏感的人可能对于团体运动课或团队运动有不舒服的感觉, 在那里他们感觉他们的每一个动作都会被观察。而且他们可能对效率低或者差的练习感到更沮丧”可知, 高度敏感的人对于自己的每个动作被人观察、被评估而不安, 分析选项可知A符合题意, 故选A。
2. Type A personalities can be best described as ______.
A. flexible. B. committed.
C. independent. D. sensitive.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据Type A Personality中的Type A individuals. . . This personality type is known for sticking closely to their plan, not to mention being super competitive. “A型性格的人以一直坚持自己的计划而闻名, 更不用说他们具有超强的竞争力了”可知, 这种性格的人往往一直坚持自己的计划, 即做某事很投入。分析选项flexible灵活的; committed坚定的, 献身于某种事业的; independent 独立的; sensitive敏感的, 可知, B项committed符合题意, 故选B。
3. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To help people understand what personality type they are.
B. To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise.
C. To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits.
D. To describe different types of workouts that are available today.
【解析】选C。推理判断题。本文的第一段说明了人的性格特征直接影响一个人与世界的互动, 而且影响很大。专家认为, 你的个性甚至会影响你的锻炼及影响适合你的运动。接着下文解释了不同的性格具体是如何影响锻炼习惯的。分析选项知C项(解释个人特征如何影响锻炼习惯)符合题意, 故选C。
