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If you’re short on cash, you don’t have to pay for an expensive gym membership to get in shape. Below are some choices for you! And the best is that they don’t cost a penny!
Nike+Running club and Nike+Training Club
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, various locations Nike’s free run club of coaches and pacers open to anyone who wants to learn how to run like the professionals. Besides, there’s the Nike Training Club for all health levels, covering boxing and other exercise. It’s not one for men, though - the classes have a women-only policy. Call up in advance for participation!
Our Parks
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
This brilliant program works with local communities to bring free health group classes across the city. They’re led by qualified instructors and you can join anything from the body-building club at the Olympic Park to yoga in Victoria Park - just remember to register online and book ahead.
Sweaty Betty’s in-store classes
Daily, various locations and times
With over 70 classes to pick each week, it’s no wonder mums crowd into Sweaty Betty to keep their health. But to sign up for a class, it’s fastest fingers first -- places can be booked up to a week in advance so simply register online and watch out for a free spot.
Sweat Shop running community
Sundays to Thursdays, various locations and times Running can be a lonely old task. Sweat Shop's run clubs, held at branches across London, aim to make it a little more social. We’d recommend this for more experienced runners - the entry level distance is 5 kilometers - but a pace keeper at the back means you won’t be left behind. Ready to work up a good sweat? Just go to the events listed on their Facebook page!
1. Which of the four programs admits women only?
A. Our Parks.
B. Sweaty Betty’s in-store classes.
C. Nike+Running Club and Nike+Training Club.
D. Sweat Shop running community.
2. If you are free only on Saturdays, you can enjoy ________.
A. running with a pace keeper
B. a variety of health classes to choose from
C. doing yoga in a beautiful park
D. training of boxing by the professionals
3. The passage is written to ________.
A. offer exercising courses for beginners
B. give advice on how to do physical activities
C. create a communication spot for runners
D. advertise free body-building programs
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了几个免费的运动健身项目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二部分的It’s not one for men, though - the classes have a women-only policy.(不过,这不是一个针对男性的课程——这个课程有只针对女性的政策。)由此可知,在四个项目中,Nike+跑步俱乐部和Nike+训练俱乐部知招收女性,故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四部分的With over 70 classes to pick each week, it’s no wonder mums crowd into Sweaty Betty to keep their health.(每周要选70多门课难怪妈妈们会挤进Sweaty Betty来保持健康),由此可知,如果你只有周六有空,你可以参加各种各样的健康课程。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的If you’re short on money, you don’t have to pay for an expensive gym membership to get in shape. Below are some choices for you! And the best is that they don’t cost a penny!(如果你缺钱,你不需要支付昂贵的健身会员费来保持体形。以下是一些适合你的选择!最好的是他们不花一分钱!)由此可推知,这篇文章是为宣传免费的健身计划而写的,故选D。