高考英语外刊阅读理解训练：练拳击有什么用？
——改编自What's the use of boxing?
Boxing is a sport that has been practised for centuries and its popularity in the UK has increased significantly in recent years.  This is largely due to the many physical, mental and social benefits it can offer.  One of the most obvious benefits of boxing is its physical demands.  Whether using a punching bag, sparring with a partner or fighting in the ring, it provides a full-body workout that can improve muscular strength and increase anaerobic fitness.  These are important aspects of physical well-being, as they can improve heart health and weight management.
In addition to these physical benefits, boxing can also have a positive impact on mental well-being.  Exercising regularly is already known to be good for mental health, but boxing can provide an added sense of discipline and focus that can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.  Dr Jessica Pinchbeck, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at the Open Uni
versity, says that boxing ‘can alleviate some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression’.  This makes it an excellent option for people looking for a way to improve both their physical and mental health.
There is also a third benefit to putting on the boxing gloves: the social aspect.  Practising punches alone may be possible, but boxing is not just an individual activity – it involves working with others to train and stay safe.  Dr Gavin Williams, Senior Lecturer in Education at the Open University, believes that this cooperation and teamwork can create a sense of identity and belonging, which is essential for personal growth and development.  This means that boxing not only provides physical and mental stimulation, but also opportunities for social interaction and connection.
Overall, it's clear that boxing is much more than just a contact sport - it can provide numerous benefits to those who practice it regularly.  With its potential to enhance physical fitness, mental well-being, and social connections, it’s no wonder that an increasing number of people from all walks of life are stepping into the ring.  As more people discover
the many benefits of boxing, it’s likely that this ancient sport will continue to thrive in the modern world.
【重点词汇】
1. Boxing /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n. 拳击
2. Practice /ˈpræktɪs/ v. 练习
3. Century /ˈsentʃərɪ/ n. 世纪
4. Popularity /ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti/ n. 受欢迎程度
5. Significantly /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ adv. 显著地，重要地
6. Benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/ n. 好处
7. Physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj. 身体的
8. Mental /ˈment(ə)l/ adj. 精神的
9. Social /ˈsəʊʃl/ adj. 社交的，社会的
10. Full-body /fʊl ˈbɒdi/ adj. 全身的
11. Workout /ˈwəːkaʊt/ n. 锻炼
regularly什么意思12. Improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ v. 改善
13. Muscular /ˈmʌskjʊlə/ adj. 肌肉的
14. Strength /streŋθ/ n. 力量
15. Anaerobic /ˌænəˈroʊbɪk/ adj. 无氧的
16. Fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ n. 健康，健身
17. Heart health /hɑːt helθ/ 心脏健康
18. Weight management /weɪt ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ 体重管理
19. Alleviate /əˈliːvieɪt/ v. 缓解
20. Symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/ n. 症状
21. Anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/ n. 焦虑
22. Depression /dɪˈpreʃn/ n. 抑郁症
23. Discipline /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/ n. 纪律
24. Focus /ˈfəʊkəs/ n. 注意力
25. Added /ˈædɪd/ adj. 额外的
26. Cooperation /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/ n. 合作
27. Teamwork /ˈtiːmwɜːk/ n. 团队合作
28. Create /kriːeɪt/ v. 创造
29. Sense /sens/ n. 感觉
30. Identity /aɪˈdentɪti/ n. 身份认同
31. Belonging /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ n. 归属感
32. Essential /ɪˈsenʃl/ adj. 关键的，必要的
33. Personal growth /ˈpɜːs(ə)nəl ɡrəʊθ/ 个人成长
34. Development /dɪˈveləpmənt/ n. 发展
35. Stimulation /ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃn/ n. 刺激
36. Interaction /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/ n. 互动
37. Connection /kəˈnekʃən/ n. 连接
38. Contact sport /ˈkɒntækt spɔːt/ 接触运动
39. Ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/ adj. 古老的
40. Potential /pəˈtenʃl/ adj. 潜在的
41. Enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v. 提高，增强
42. Modern world /ˈmɒdən wɜːld/ 现代世界
43. Stepping into the ring /ˈstepɪŋ ˈɪntuː ðə rɪŋ/ 上场拳击比赛
44. Spar /spɑː/ v. 练习技巧
45. Opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ n. 对手
46. Well-being /wɛlˈbiːɪŋ/ n. 良好的健康状况
47. Widely /ˈwaɪdli/ adv. 广泛地
48. Option /ˈɒpʃn/ n. 选择
49. Numerous /ˈnjuːmərəs/ adj. 多的，众多的
50. Walks of life /wɔːks ɒv laɪf/ 社会阶层
【阅读理解练习题】
1. What is one benefit boxing provides for physical health?
A. Increased heart rate variability
B. Improved mental clarity
C. Increased muscular strength
D. Reduced inflammation levels
答案：C。解析：文中提到了拳击可以提高肌肉力量，而肌肉力量可以改善心脏健康和体重管理。
2. According to Dr Pinchbeck, how can boxing affect anxiety and depression?
A. It can relieve symptoms of these conditions
B. It can worsen the symptoms of these conditions
C. It has no effect on these conditions
D. It can treat these conditions completely
答案：A。解析：Dr Jessica Pinchbeck表示，“拳击可以减轻焦虑和抑郁症的一些症状”。
3. How does boxing contribute to personal growth and development?
A. By providing opportunities for social interaction
B. By improving muscular strength
C. By increasing anaerobic fitness
D. By reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
答案：A。解析：Dr Gavin Williams认为，合作与团队合作可以建立身份感和归属感，这对个人成长和发展至关重要，这意味着拳击不仅提供了身体和心理上的刺激，也提供了社交互动和联系的机会。