上海市2019年中考英语二模汇编：完形填空
宝山
Kids love to run here, there and everywhere. But as we age, we seem to lose the enjoyment of running. This popular form of exercise，though，offers great benefits (好处）to everyone. It helps with weight control, and it (75)__________ the effects of aging. It helps us relax and increases confidence. Running keeps the heart healthy and muscles and bones strong. It reduces the risk of heart disease. There are other benefits linked to running besides those related to (与有关）(76)__________. You can run almost anywhere: you don't need a gym membership or expensive equipment. For that reason and others, running is a favourite form of exercise for many people.
If you want to run, how can you get started? It is not (77) __________to start exercising when you're not feeling well. If you haven't exercised in a while, you should check with your doctor. He or she will let you know if you're healthy enough to begin a new exercise routine. If your doctor says OK, you're ready to go!
What’s next?
Choose a good pair of running shoes. They don't need to be expensive; they just need to give your feet good support.
Find a running (78)__________. On days that you don't feel like exercising, he or she can help encourage you. If you can't find anyone who enjoys running, take your dog along. It is always ready to go outside, and the exercise makes it healthier too.
Practice safety first. Be aware of the traffic and run facing the cars coming toward you. Don't wear headphones while running outside. They prevent you from hearing cars，stray dogs, etc. Be sure to carry identification(身份证明)，and wear (79)__________clothing in order to be seen easily.
If you're ready to start, why not take part in is the next “Let's Run"? The event is a fundraiser (资金筹集活动)that benefits children and parents in need. It's a great way to experience the joy of running (80) __________giving a helping hand to the poor.
75. A. improves B. increases C. delays D. changes
76. A. enjoyment B. health C. energy D. wealth
77. A. special B. fair C. dangerous D. wise
78. A. neighbor B. assistant C. passenger D. partner
79. A. tight B. thick C. bright D. clean
80. A. for B. while C. if D. though
崇明
If you are reading this article in class, you are probably trying to read it quickly. You have been taught to skim and scan, to ___75___key words so as to understand the main idea of the article and the important points in the article. Skimming and scanning is a good method when you are pressed for time, such as when you are taking an exam, but, today, many people skim and scan everything and they have___76___the ability to enjoy reading.
In response to this, something called the “slow reading movement” has become popular. The idea is that people should ___77___ their computers and mobile phones for half an hour or forty- five minutes each day and enjoy reading a good book – slowly! In many cities there are even slow reading clubs where members go to a safe, not to discuss books, but to sit quietly with each other, drink coffee and just read.
Reading, of course, isn’t easy. You have to sit still, for one thing. And it can seem ___78___ when compared to the excitement of playing video games. But, for me, reading has been a long0lasting ___79___ in my life. From the age of ten, when I got my first library card, I’ve enjoyed the company of pirates and heroes, of evil criminals and
