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In recent years, many Americans have become interested in improving their bodies because ______.

A．they are enthusiastic about their hobbies and pastimes

B．they have a strong desire to be more physically fit

C．there are many running clubs to join

D．there are many books and magazines to read about running

听力原文： International business people often invest time and money / in improving their knowledge Of foreign languages / in order to be able to communicate with colleagues from around the world. Language is vital, but it is only half the problem.

It is also important to know the way / things are usually dealt with in your host country. Problems arise because we see things differently. It helps to be aware of how other nationalities perceive certain things.

It is, however, very dangerous to have stereotyped views / of what the other culture is like. Such views are often narrow and can cause criticism and intolerance. If your ideas are too narrow, you may be surprised at all the people you meet / who do not fit into your pattern and who behave differently / from the way you predicted they would.

Our ideas have to be flexible and constructed from thorough research and observation. We should also recognize / that it is not only people's national background / that influences their behavior. and personality, but al so their particular regional background, their personal background / and their company culture.

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In recent years, many Americans have become interested in improving their bodies because_______.

A．they are enthusiastic about their hobbies and pastimes

B．they have a strong desire to be more physically fit

C．there are many running clubs to join

D．there are many books and magazines to read about running

In recent years, many Americans have become interested in improving their bodies because_____.

A．they are enthusiastic about their hobbies and pastimes

B．they have a strong desire to be more physically fit

C．there are many running clubs to join

D．there are many books and magazines to read about running

According to the passage, some slumdwellers are not interested in improving their environments because they ______.

A．are unsure of their residency.

B．dislike urbanization.

C．are used to the president environment.

D．are homogeneous and anonymous.

According to the passage, some slumdwellers are not interested in improving their environments because they ______。

A．are unsure of their residency

B．dislike urbanization

C．are used to the president environment

D．are homogeneous and anonymous

According to the passage, some slumdwellers are not interested in improving their environments because they ______.

A．are unsure of their residency

B．dislike urbanization

C．are used to the president environment

D．are homogeneous and anonymous

According to the passage, some slumdwellers are not interested in improving their environments because they______

A．are unsure of their residency.

B．dislike urbanization.

C．are used to the president environment.

D．are homogeneous and anonymous.

According to the passage, some slumdwellers are not interested in improving their environments because they ______.

A．are unsure of their residency.

B．dislike urbanization.

C．are used to the president environment.

D．are homogeneous and anonymous.

听力原文： In recent years, many Americans of both sexes and various ages have become increasingly interested in improving their bodies. (29) They have become more devoted to physical fitness. Many persons have a strong desire to be more physically fit.

By nature, Americans are enthusiastic, and energetic about bobbies or pastimes. And now many of them apply this enthusiasm, optimism, and energy to

running. (30) As a result, there are more running clubs to join and numerous books and magazines to read about running.

The desire for American people to be physically fit could probably be explained by a "passion" for good health. The high rate of heart attacks in the 1960s has caused an increase of interest in improving the health condition of human body. Middle-aged men especially suffer from heart attacks. Thus, they are one group strongly interested in taking more physical exercise. (31) In fact, many doctors often encourage their patients to become more physically active, especially those who have inactive jobs. It is quite interesting to note that the rate of heart attacks began to decrease between 1972 and 1974 and it is still decreasing now.

It seems that physical fitness has now become a new "love" of Americans. But will it last very long? Nobody knows. Only time will tell—or until another "new passion" comes along and takes its place.

29. Why are Americans so interested in physical exercise?

30.What happens when American people apply great enthusiasm in running?

31.What kinds of patients are especially encouraged to take part in physical exercise?

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A．Because of their hobbies and pastimes.

B．Because of their enthusiasm for sports.

C．Because of their fear of heart attacks.

D．Because of their strong desire for good health.