Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you

Sports can help you keep fit andget in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in thewaves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice mighthave great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry.Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but alsotons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy areused to keep its courses in good condition. This causes major environmentaleffects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are manyenvironment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could takeup today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; andyou don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, powerwalking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for yourheart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can makeyou feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, youcan make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying productsmade from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. Theyare better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers.Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other openspaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. Andbest of all, it’s free.

1.Which of the following is the author mostprobably in favor of?

A. Cycling around alake.               B.Motor racing in the desert.

C. Playing basketball in agym.         D. Swimming in a sports center.

2.What do we know about golf from thepassage?  

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B. It causes water shortagesaround the world.

C. It pollutes the earth withchemicals and wastes.

D. It needs water and electricity to keep its coursesgreen.

3.The author uses power walking as anexample mainly because _________.

A. it is an outdoorsport               B.it improves our health

C. it uses fewerresources              D.it is recommended by experts

4.The author writes the passage to_________.  

A. show us the function of majorsports

B. encourage us to go in forgreen sports

C. discuss the major influence ofpopular sports

D. introduce different types ofenvironment-friendly sports

试题答案

【答案】

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.B