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Another new fitness craze has hit the shores of America.
另外一種席捲美國沿岸的健康新風潮。

　　When it comes to the benefits of cycling, the Europeans are teaching the Americans a thing or two. First _(1)_ in Italy and then spreading to Spain, France, and some other parts of Europe, underwater cycling is now in the United States, specifically New York City. The concept of underwater cycling is simple yet _(2)_ as specially designed stationary bikes are placed in water a bit more than one meter in depth in a pool. The water resistance provides cyclists _(3)_ a tougher workout than one done on land, and the water has other advantages, too. This is not surprising since an Italian physiotherapist created the activity as a method to provide physical _(4)_ to injured athletes. Since the water supports a person's body weight, there is less _(5)_ on the joints. Also, the water resistance provides a deep massage for muscles, and the exercise burns cellulite and gets rid of toxins and calories very efficiently.
　　Aqua cycling was brought to New York City by a former French fashion photographer named Esther Gauthier. After learning about the exercise craze when she was visiting France a few years ago, Gauthier decided it would be a good idea to _(6)_ it to America. Her studio offers 45-minute classes in _(7)_participants work out using various positions on and behind the stationary bikes to improve their fitness. Considering the popularity of underwater cycling in Europe, it shouldn't be too long before the idea spreads to the rest of America and around the globe.

1. (A) develop　　(B) developed　　(C) developing　　(D) develops
2. (A) effective　　(B) accidental　　(C) miserable　　(D) suspicious
3. (A) into　　(B) over　　(C) with　　(D) about
4. (A) trend　　(B) confusion　　(C) therapy　　(D) jealousy
5. (A) obedience　　(B) maturity　　(C) pursuit　　(D) stress
6. (A) introduce　　(B) resolve　　(C) terrify　　(D) inform
7. (A) whom　　(B) which　　(C) that　　(D) whose
 
  1. First developed in Italy and then spreading to Spain, France, and some other parts of Europe, underwater cycling is now in the United States...
    理由:
    a. 本句原為 "Underwater cycling was first developed in Italy and...Europe, underwater cycling is now in the..." 但如此一來造成兩句無連接詞連接的錯誤句構。補救之道為將第一個子句依照分詞句構化簡法變成分詞片語。故將第一個子句中相同的主詞刪除，並將 be 動詞 was 變成現在分詞 being 之後省略。
    Faced with difficulties, Karen never gave up.
    即使面臨困難，凱倫從不放棄。
    b. 根據上述，(B) 項應為正選。
  2. The concept of underwater cycling is simple yet effective as specially designed stationary bikes are placed in water a bit more than one meter in depth in a pool.
    理由:
    a. (A) effective a. 有效的
    Attention to detail is necessary for effective proofreading.
    想要有效地執行校對工作，注意細節是必要的。
    (B) accidental a. 意外的
    accidentally adv. 意外地，偶然地（= by accident）
    One of the mechanic's fingers was accidentally cut off.
    這名技師的其中一根手指不小心被切斷了。
    (C) miserable a. 痛苦的，悲慘的
    Putting this job in a negative light will only make you miserable.
    把這工作想得太負面只會使你感到痛苦。
    (D) suspicious a. 懷疑的
    be suspicious of...　　對……感到懷疑
    Tina was suspicious of me at first, but I eventually earned her trust.
    起初蒂娜對我心存懷疑，但我最後贏得了她的信任。
    b. 根據語意，(A) 項應為正選。
  3. The water resistance provides cyclists with a tougher workout than one done on land...
    理由:
    a. 本題測試以下固定用法：
    provide sb with sth　　提供某物給某人
    = provide sth for sb
    The organization provides single mothers with free day-care services.
    = The organization provides free day-care services for single mothers.
    那個組織提供單親媽媽免費的安親服務。
    b. 根據上述，(C) 項應為正選。
  4. This is not surprising since an Italian physiotherapist created the activity as a method to provide physical therapy to injured athletes.
    理由:
    a. (A) trend n. 趨勢，潮流
    The designer always pays close attention to the latest fashion trends.
    那名設計師總是密切注意最新的流行趨勢。
    (B) confusion n. 困惑；混亂
    My mother-in-law's unexpected visit caused a lot of confusion.
    我岳母的突然來訪害我手忙腳亂。
    (C) therapy n. 治療，療法
    Gary had to undergo physical therapy after the accident.
    蓋瑞在那次意外發生後就必須接受物理治療。
    (D) jealousy n. 妒忌
    The letter made Judy insane with jealousy.
    那封信使得茱蒂忌妒得發狂。
    b. 根據語意，(C) 項應為正選。
  5. Since the water supports a person's body weight, there is less stress on the joints. 
    理由:
    a. (A) obedience n. 服從；順從
    It was tough to teach the dog obedience.
    要教那隻狗狗聽話很困難。
    (B) maturity n. 成熟
    Although the story is full of imagination, the author's writing lacks maturity.
    雖然那個故事充滿想像力，但作者的寫作未臻成熟。
    (C) pursuit n. 追蹤；追求
    in pursuit of...　　追求∕找尋……
    Many people sacrifice their health in pursuit of wealth and power.
    很多人為了追求財富與權力而犧牲了自身的健康。
    (D) stress n. 壓力
    The major source of stress for most people is their finances. 
    大多數人主要的壓力來源是他們的財務狀況。
    b. 根據語意，(D) 項應為正選。
  6. After learning about the exercise craze when she was visiting France a few years ago, Gauthier decided it would be a good idea to introduce it to America.
    理由:
    a. (A) introduce vt. 引進；介紹
    introduce A to B　　把 A 引進∕介紹到 B
    The waiter introduced the daily specials to us.
    服務生向我們介紹他們的今日特餐。
    (B) resolve vt. 解決
    The controversy surrounding the president's election was eventually resolved.
    關於總統大選的爭議終於塵埃落定。
    (C) terrify vt. 使驚嚇
    terrifying a. 令人害怕的
    We had a terrifying encounter with a hungry bear while camping.
    我們露營時遇到一隻飢餓的熊，真是恐怖。
    (D) inform vt. 通知，告知
    inform sb about / of sth　　通知某人某事
    The doctor informed us of our father's condition shortly after his surgery.
    爸爸手術後沒多久，醫師便通知我們他的狀況。
    b. 根據語意，(A) 項應為正選。
  7. Her studio offers 45-minute classes in which participants work out using various positions on and behind the stationary bikes to improve their fitness.
    理由:
    a. 空格前有表事物的先行詞 classes（課程）和介詞 in，且空格後為一完整的子句，故空格內應置入關係代名詞which來引導形容詞子句。
    This is the house in which Miranda once lived.
    這就是米蘭達曾經住過的那棟房子。
    b. 根據上述，(B) 項應為正選。
  1. make a splash　　惹人注目，引起轟動
    = cause a sensation
    splash n. 濺起的水花或聲音
    Al made a splash at the singing contest.
    艾爾在歌唱比賽中造成轟動。
  2. craze n. 熱潮，一時的狂熱
    The latest craze among kids in Taiwan is street dancing.
    現在臺灣小孩子最新的風潮就是街舞。
  3. a thing or two　　一些東西；不少東西
    Mary told me a thing or two about Jerry.
    瑪莉告訴我不少關於傑瑞的事。
  4. spread vi. 蔓延，散播（三態同形）
    There is an ongoing crisis because that infectious disease is spreading quickly.
    由於該傳染病蔓延得很快，因此危機一直存在。
  5. resistance n. 阻力
    Wind resistance caused the car to run slower.
    風阻導致車子跑得較慢。
  6. injured a. 受傷的
    Jimmy wrecked his car this morning, but luckily no one was injured.
    今天早上吉米把車撞毀了，所幸沒有人受傷。
    ＊wreck vt. 使遇難；損壞
  7. efficiently adv. 有效率地
    Jeff always does his work efficiently.
    傑夫做事一向有效率。
  8. popularity n. 人氣
    The singer's popularity increases with every album she releases.
    這位歌手的人氣隨著她發行的每張專輯而增長。
  1. fitness n. 健康
  2. specifically adv. 特別地
  3. stationary bike　　（健身用的）固定式腳踏車
  4. in depth　　在深度方面
  5. workout n. 鍛鍊
  6. physiotherapist n. 物理治療師
  7. joint n. 關節
  8. massage n. 按摩
  9. cellulite n.（皮下的）脂肪圈
  10. toxin n. 毒素
  11. aqua n. 水
  12. participant n. 參與者，參賽者

 

水底飛輪造成大轟動
另外一種席捲美國沿岸的健康新風潮。
　　說到騎腳踏車的好處，歐洲人可以替美國人上個好幾堂課。水中腳踏車最早是發展於義大利，後來傳到了西班牙、法國以及歐洲其他地區，而現在傳到了美國，尤其是紐約市。水中腳踏車的概念相當簡單，但卻很有效，它是將特別設計的健身腳踏車放在游泳池中，水深一點多公尺。水的阻力提供騎士比在陸地上騎車更大的運動量，而且水還有其他的好處。這並不令人訝異，因為這項活動是由一位義大利的物理治療師所創，它是針對受傷運動員提供的一種物理治療方法。由於水會支撐人身體的重量，因此關節所承受的壓力就會較小。此外，水的阻力也為肌肉提供深層的按摩，而且這項運動可以有效燃燒脂肪以及排除毒素和熱量。
　　水中腳踏車是由一位前法國時尚攝影師依絲特．高堤耶引進紐約的。她幾年前造訪法國時得知了這項運動的風潮之後，便很確定將它引進美國將會是個好點子。她的工作室提供了四十五分鐘的課程讓參加者用各種不同的姿勢在健身腳踏車上上下下，藉此改善他們的健康狀況。就水中腳踏車在歐洲受歡迎的程度看來，這個點子應該不用多久就會傳到美國其他地區和全球各地了。

答案：　1. B　2. A　3. C　4. C　5. D　6. A　7. B

資料來源：常春藤電子報

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