38 Research on 280 volunteers there found that people had a reduced heart rate, and lower blood pressure when they walked through a forest than when they spent time in an urban area.

　　One of the consequences of modem society is that rarely is our body in direct contact with the ground. The earth has an electrical current. 39 Although "earthing" or "grounding" is considered alternative by mainstream medicine, research shows that the practice seems to be able to reduce heart disease risk. So, walk around barefoot whenever possible, let your backyard grass tickle your feet, and dig your toes into sandy beaches.

　　40 A 2011 British review of 11 studies found that people who exercised outside generally reported more energy and less anger, tension, and depression-all factors contributing to heart attack-than those who worked out indoors.

　　A. Exercising indoors is another option.

　　B. It reduces both heart attack and stroke risks.

　　C. As a doctor, I can tell you they are also very good for your heart.

　　D. Direct contact with it may be a stabilizing force for good health.

　　E. In Japan, walking through forests for healing has become a popular practice.

　　F. Exercising outdoors may be more beneficial than working out indoors.

　　G. You'll get greater health benefits exercising where it's green.

第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）

第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

　　阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　On my granddaughter Jenifer's 21st birthday, I sat with her at the DMV, waiting to renew her driving license. When Jenifer was ___41___ the driver's license renewal forms, we talked about organ ___42___, which would be taken into-account after accidents.

　　___43___ I realized that the seemingly ___44___ events I've shared with her were both my adventures and ___45___ for just showing up. Luckily, I haven't missed these occasions when being a grandparent does wonders for me.

　　I like the day trips and the ___46___ of showing up to be the driver for my granddaughter. The trips ___47___ conversations that make me ___48___ an instructor. I drive for her. I offer small hiking. On one trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, we___49___ under the ceiling, talking about artists lives. On another, we were drawn ___50___. The musical instrument room like children following the Pied Piper, ___51___ by the sound of a Mozart sonata played on an antique harp. That day we discussed Mozart's ___52___. We really enjoyed ourselves.

　　But the best of times were in the car or the kitchen. We talked about a homework assignment, reading as the two ___53___ in a drama. We had our own private book chub, ___54___ together what we read on warm weekend afternoons.

　　___55___ I added up all of these irreplaceable, ordinary moments, they would be far ___56___ than the time it would ___57___ to travel around the world. That makes me think I should be more ___58___ and perhaps have a bucket list of experiences, like skydiving or climbing Mount Everest. But that is ___59___ who I am now. I don't need those adventures. In the end, it turns out that just being ___60___ is enough for me.

　　41. A. filling out B. giving out C. handing out D. figuring out

　　42. A. distribution B. donation C. production D. contribution

　　43. A. Anyway B. Anyhow C. Somehow D. Sometimes

　　44. A. remarkable B. fantastic C. urgent D. ordinary

　　45. A. exchange B. evidence C. rewards D. memory

　　46. A. routine B. habit C. plan D. rule

　　47. A. cop B. encourage C. record D. interrupt

　　48. A. run after B. learn from C. go with D. feel like

　　49. A. drilled B. wandered C. played D. marched

　　50. A. from B. off C. into D. over

　　51. A. puzzled B. annoyed C. attracted D. inspired

　　52. A. suggestion B. intelligence C. talent D. practice

　　53. A. plots B. characters C. scenes D. dialogues

　　54. A. debating B. praying C. working D. negotiating

　　55. A. If B. Although C. Unless D. Since

　　56. A. better B. worse C. enough D. more

　　57. A. cost B. take C. spend D. need

　　58. A. promising B. energetic C. brave D. adventurous

　　59. A. just B. always C. not D. still

　　60. A. present B. patient C. respectful D. understanding

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