Baxter sports centre

文章大意

听力Part2中，一位教练在Bexford体育中心开放日向当地居民介绍设施与服务：新建舞蹈工作室、儿童俱乐部、游泳课，工作日傍晚人流最多；课程从瑜伽到拳击按学期预订，可借记卡、信用卡或现金支付，加入会员每月20英镑，当天入会还送私教课和足球杯赛门票。

题目与答案

1. 11 The sport centre has just opened a new
   • dance studio
   • swimming pool
   • cafe

   答案：dance studio

   原文定位：At the moment, we're also celebrating the completion of a purpose-built dance studio, where you'll see a lesson in progress

   同义替换：「has just opened a new」↔「the completion of」

2. 12 The sports facilities are used most
   • at weekends
   • on weekday evenings
   • during the day from Monday to Friday

   答案：on weekday evenings

   原文定位：Weekday evenings, we have the highest throughput, as a lot of people come straight from work for an hour or two

   同义替换：「are used most」↔「highest throughput」

3. 13 Classes are cheaper if you pay
   • in cash
   • for several in advance
   • by credit card

   答案：for several in advance

   原文定位：We organize a wide range of classes from yoga to boxing, and classes are best booked for a term. That's ten classes;Or if you prefer, you can turn up and pay cash on the day, but you'll find you save money when you book for a term up front

   同义替换：「cheaper」↔「save money」，「pay for several in advance」↔「book for a term up front」，「in advance」↔「up front」

4. 14 The sports centre recently won an award for
   • the range of training in different sports
   • the amount of information on its website
   • the quality of the advice offered by its instructors

   答案：the quality of the advice offered by its instructors

   原文定位：All the information about our classes is on our website. There are profiles of our instructors too, and you'll see we've recently won a sports award for the standard of the work they do. The guidance they give was highlighted in the award ceremony

   同义替换：「advice」↔「guidance」，「quality」↔「standard」

5. 15 Today the sports department is offering
   • a free hour with a personal trainer
   • a free ticket to the cup final
   • free membership for 20 people

   答案：a free hour with a personal trainer

   原文定位：But best of all, just today, we're able to offer to people who join completely free an hour with a personal trainer

6. 16 According to the speaker, why do many people stop exercising?
   • Their friends do not share the experience with them.
   • Their job or studies take up too much of their time.
   • They cannot see any results.

   答案：Their friends do not share the experience with them.

   原文定位：A lot of people who join gyms or sports centers give up after a couple of months;They start making excuses like they're too busy at work. But it's usually because they joined on their own, so outside the club, there's no one to compare notes with

   同义替换：「no one to compare notes with」↔「joined on their own」

7. general training
   • better reaction times
   • improved concentration
   • increased arm power
   • increased leg power
   • increased speed
   • reduced stress

   答案：increased leg power

   原文定位：Generally speaking, it's a good idea to start with the general training classes, where you'll start by working on strengthening your lower limbs

8. weight training
   • better reaction times
   • improved concentration
   • increased arm power
   • increased leg power
   • increased speed
   • reduced stress

   答案：improved concentration

   原文定位：Do some light weight training. You'll be surprised how much that increases your ability to stay mentally focused, and that's outside the gym too

   同义替换：「improved concentration」↔「stay mentally focused」

9. aerobics class
   • better reaction times
   • improved concentration
   • increased arm power
   • increased leg power
   • increased speed
   • reduced stress

   答案：reduced stress

   原文定位：Make sure you do our aerobics class. This will give you a really intensive workout and really get your heart pumping. It's the perfect way to release all the tension that's built up during the day

   同义替换：「stress」↔「tension」

10. squash
    • better reaction times
    • improved concentration
    • increased arm power
    • increased leg power
    • increased speed
    • reduced stress

    答案：better reaction times

    原文定位：Finally, at least once a week, play a sport such as squash so that your agility improves. This is very good for developing quick responses

    同义替换：「quick responses」↔「better reaction times」