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　　The latest trend in fitness1 centers is known as boot camp2. It doesn't use high-tech machines and isn't a new form of yoga. Instead, it involves treating clients like they are in the army. Even though it seems to be made for soldiers, fitness boot camps are becoming popular ways to stay in shape in fashionable places like New York City. Of course, these trendy boot camps are rather different from those of the army.

　　One thing is that people pay a lot of money to join fitness boot camps. Even so, they perform military-style routines of simple yet tough exercises like running, push-ups3, pull-ups4, squats5, and more. Most importantly, they have instructors pushing them hard, just like military officers6. In addition, the large group of participants helps motivate everyone to try harder and not give up.

　　Fitness boot camps may just be a fad7, but they seem to get results. The exercises help people reduce high blood pressure and stress, increase strength, and lose weight. If you are looking for a more intensive workout than you've ever had, why not sign up for a boot camp today?

1. Which of the following is true about fitness boot camps?
(A) They are military agencies that train people how to fight.
(B) They use fancy equipment to help people lose weight.
(C) Army officers lead the participants in simple stretches8.
(D) Instructors push the participants hard, just like military officers do.

1.下列有關塑身新兵營的敘述何者為真？
(A) 它們是訓練人們戰鬥技巧的軍事單位。
(B) 它使用高檔的儀器幫助人們減重。
(C) 軍官會帶領學員做簡單的伸展運動。
(D) 教練會像軍官一樣嚴厲地鞭策學員。

2. What can the exercises at fitness boot camps NOT do for the participants?
(A) Solve their sleeping problems.
(B) Lower their blood pressure.
(C) Make their bodies stronger.
(D) Help them lose weight.

2. 塑身新兵營裡的運動無法幫助學員達成何事？
(A) 解決他們的睡眠問題。
(B) 降低他們的血壓。
(C) 讓他們的身體更強壯。
(D) 幫助他們減重

答案：1. (D)　2. (A)

1. stay/keep/be in shape　　（保持）健康∕身體狀況良好
   Kathy kept herself in shape by jogging every day.
   凱西藉由每天慢跑來保持身體健康。
   
2. routine　n. 一套固定的動作或舞步；例行工作
   Tracy's routine includes making breakfast for her family every morning.
   翠西每天的例行工作包括為全家人做早餐。
   
3. participant　n. 參加者，參與者
   All the participants in the survey got a book of coupons.
   所有參與這場問卷調查的人都得到了一本折價券。
   
4. motivate　vt. 激發，激勵
   The teacher motivated his students to be more active in class.
   那位老師激勵他的學生，要他們上課更積極。
   
5. reduce　vt. 降低，減少
   The mayor took steps to reduce crime in the city.
   市長採取了多項措施來減少該市的犯罪案件。
   
6. intensive　a. 密集的
   Josh took an intensive language course right before he left for Berlin.
   喬許在去柏林之前參加了一門密集的語言課程。
   
7. fancy　a. 花俏的；昂貴的
   Al couldn't afford to stay in a fancy hotel, so he booked a bed at a youth hostel.
   艾爾住不起高級飯店，所以他在青年旅館訂了一張床位。
    
   
8. sign up for…　　報名參加……
   Carol signed up for a special training course on the weekends.
   卡蘿報名了一門在週末上課的特別訓練課程。