中学考试课阅读理解练习精选概要1.doc

Passage 1 According to a Xinhua News Agency report, residents of China’s five largest cities spent about 643 Yuan (US $80.37) each on sport in 2005, with Beijing topping the survey at about 880 Yuan (US $ 110) per person (The five cities were Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan and Chengdu). Chinese are more willing to part with hard-earned cash in pursuit(追求) of fitness than they were 10 years ago. In addition to participating in a variety of fitness（健康） classes, many are now even seeking private training. Almost every new fitness or entertainment（娱乐） product or idea finds a willing audience among the public, whether riding bikes or engaging in “hot” yoga. A young organizer of a Beijing folding-bike club said, “We take exercise not only for our own fitness, but considering our social responsibilities. For example, every day we ride folding bikes to and from our work places. This is our way of helping reduce pollution in Beijing.” The city’s elderly actively participate in many of the city’s sports teams. In the early mornings in the park, it is easy to meet groups of the elderly using the national fitness facilities or practicing Taiji and kendo. One participant said, “We do not want to bring any burden to our children, so we care more about our health than ever before.” 1. Which of the following cities is not among the 5 largest cities of China? A. Shanghai B. Tianjin C. Beijing D. Wuhai 2. The citizens of which city spent the most money each on sport in 2005? A. Shanghai B. Chengdu C. Beijing D. Wuhai 3. What are the basic means for people to pursue fitness? A. fitness classes alone B. sports teams alone C. fitness classes and private training D. fitness classes, private training and sports teams 4. People take exercise not only for their own fitness, but also for___. A. Entertainment B. environmental pollution C. social responsibilities D. hard-earned cash 5. The elderly care more about their health because____. A. they want to reduce