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(1)推理判断题。根据第一段But how often do we need to get up from our chairs?And for how long?(但是我们需要多久从椅子上站起来一次呢?能维持多久?)以及第三段Now a study by Columbia University exercise physiologists has an answer.(现在,哥伦比亚大学运动生理学家的一项研究给出了答案。)可知哥伦比亚大学的研究重点是我们需要多久从椅子上站起来?故选D。
(2)词义猜测题。根据划线词所在的句子Few studies have compared multiple options to come up with the answer most office workers want:What is the least amount of activity needed to counteract the health effects of a workday filled with sitting?(很少有研究对多种选择进行比较,以得出大多数上班族想要的答案:要抵消整天坐着对健康的影响,最少需要多少运动量?)可知划线词意思是"抵消,中和"。A.Cancel out.中和;B.Give up.放弃;C.Add to.增加;D.Benefit from.从...获益。故选A。
(3)细节理解题。根据第四段The proper amount of movement,the researchers found,was five minutes of walking every 30 minutes.(研究人员发现,适当的运动量是每30分钟步行5分钟。)可知根据文章,对健康最有帮助的步行方式"每坐30分钟后步行5分钟"。故选C。
(4)段落大意题。根据最后一段What we know now is that for best health,you need to move regularly at work,in addition to a daily exercise routine.While that may sound impractical,the findings show that even small amounts of walking sp read through the work day can greatly lower your risk of heart disease and other chronic (慢性的) illnesses.(我们现在所知道的是,为了最好的健康,除了每天例行锻炼外,你还需要在工作中定期运动。虽然这听起来不切实际,但研究结果表明,即使是在工作时间进行少量的散步或阅读,也能大大降低患心脏病和其他慢性疾病的风险。)可知最后一段讲述了对办公室职员健康的建议。故选B。