B
Strength training(力量训练), a type of exercise, is used to(被用来) build strength and power. Many adults(成年人) do strength training, but is it safe and useful for children? People once thought it was useless and even dangerous. However, the latest study shows that strength training does improve children’s health.
When children do strength training, they get stronger as their muscles(肌肉) grow. “It is so good for their bodies, like their metabolic(新陈代谢的) health,” says Becca Rigg, a trainer at a fitness centre. She takes her kids to strength workouts two to three times a week.
“I also love the message teenagers receive when exercising this way. They may feel more confident when they finish such hard and tiring training. They are getting stronger while having a better image,” explains Rigg.
How do kids get started? Just like other activities, it is very important to learn the right way to do it. For strength training, it is a must to learn from an experienced coach because the coach can make sure children do movements(活动) safely and correctly. In the early time, it is best for teens to simply use their body weight, such as doing push-ups, planks and squats. Body weight movements can then be made more difficult by adding equipment(增加装备) or weights, for example, a barbell or dumbbells.
So, let’s cheer our kids on as they lift, pull and push their way to a stronger future. With our support(支持) and care, they’ll grow up ready to take on whatever life throws at them.
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B
) 4. Why does the writer mention Becca Rigg's story?
A. To show that strength training is only suitable for some children.
B. To show that strength training is good for children's mind and body.
C. To show that Becca Rigg is an expert(专家) in children's strength training.
D. To show that children should do strength training as often as possible.
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C
) 5. What can children do in the early time of strength training?
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①②④ D. ②④⑤
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C
) 6. Why is it necessary to learn from an experienced coach for strength training?
A. Because the coach can make training more interesting.
B. Because the coach can teach kids different training methods(方法).
C. Because the coach can make children train safely and correctly.
D. Because the coach can help kids add equipment or weights.
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D
) 7. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The ways for kids to get strength training
B. Strength training: only for adults?
C. How to choose a good strength training coach
D. Strength training: a safe and good choice for kids
