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The unusual gym man

2021-12-07广东黄园园

疯狂英语·新读写 2021年10期
关键词:捐赠者姓名句式

广东 黄园园

Lloyd Black decided to join the Anytime Fitness gym in Semmes,Alabama last year after he found himself struggling to finish simple household tasks.The 92-yearold man hoped that joining a gym might help him build strength and reduce his aches and pains.Over the past year,Black has been faithfully coming to the gym three times a week.His overalls (工装裤) really catch plenty of attention.He says that he prefers to wear overalls during his workouts because they are comfortable.

When Black first joined Anytime Fitness,gym manager Ashley Seaman says he could barely last 10 minutes on the treadmill (跑步机) without becoming winded.Now,however,the senior can effortlessly do power walking for thirty minutes before moving on to his workout routine.According to Seaman,Black has become a valued member of the gym through his dedication to improving his personal fitness,his helpfulness and his genuine warmth toward other members.As a means of praising Black for his advance,Seaman recently named Black“Member of the Month”.

He also takes time to help other seniors new to the gym learn how to use the weightlifting machines.“He's just a friendly soul.He will go to the other elderly members and show them how to use the machines,”Seaman shared in a post on the gym's Facebook page.“Someone like him always encourages others to keep it up and include fitness in their life,”the post reads.“Seeing him work out three times a week in his overalls brightens our day! ”While Black is not currently a member of Facebook to see the reaction to the post,he has received local attention for his fitness journey.

As a result of his work at the gym,Black finds it easier to mow (割) the seven acres of grass at his house and work in his woodworking shop.He experiences less daily discomfort and moves more easily.He always says,“Age is just a number and it doesn't mean you can't get into the gym.”

Reading Check

1.What makes Black draw much attention of the gym members?

A.His pace.

B.His clothes.

C.His age.

D.His appearance.

2.Black won the name“Member of the Month”because of his__________.

A.physical state

B.operational skills

C.willingness to help others

D.great progress in workouts

3.How did Seaman describe Black in his post?

A.He's inspiring.

B.He's proud.

C.He's moody.

D.He's demanding.

4.What can we learn from Black's story?

A.It's never too late to take exercise.

B.Walk after dinner and live to ninety-nine.

C.The stronger the body,the more intelligent the brain.

D.Practise running daily,getting younger.

Language Study

Sentence for writing

He says that he prefers to wear overalls during his workouts because they are comfortable.他说,他更喜欢在锻炼时穿工装裤,因为它们穿起来很舒服。

【信息提取】prefer to do sth意为“更喜欢做某事”。

【句式仿写】捐赠者希望不留姓名。(匿名的anonymous)

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