If sufficient rest is not included in a training program, imbalance between excess training and inadequate rest will occur, and performance will decline. The "overtraining syndrome(综合症)" is the name given to the collection of emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms due to overtraining that has persisted for weeks to months. It is marked by cumulative exhaustion that persists even after recovery periods.
The most common symptom is fatigue. This may limit workouts and may be present at rest. The athlete may also become moody, easily imitated, have altered sleep patterns, become depressed, or lose the competitive desire and enthusiasm for the sport, Some will report decreased appetite and weight loss. Physical symptoms include persistent muscular soreness, increased frequency of viral (病毒性的) illnesses, and increased incidence of injuries.
The treatment for the overtraining syndrome is rest. The longer the overtraining has occurred, the more rest required, Therefore, early detection is very important, If the overtraining has only occurred for a short period of time (e.g. 3-4 weeks) then interrupting training for 3-5 days is usually sufficient rest. It is important that the factors that lead to overtraining be identified and corrected. Otherwise, the overtraining syndrome is likely to recur. The overtraining syndrome should be considered in any athlete who manifests symptoms of prolonged fatigue and whose performance has leveled off or decreased. It is important to exclude any underlying illness that may be responsible for the fatigue.
36. The first paragraph of the passage tells us that ________.
A) the harder an athlete trains, the better his performance will be
B) rest after vigorous training improves an athlete's performance
C) strict systematic training is essential to an athlete's top performance
D) improvement of an athlete's performance occurs in the course of training
37. By "overtraining" the author means ________.
A) a series of physical symptoms that occur after training
B) undue emphasis on the importance of physical exertion
C) training that is not adequately compensated for by rest
D) training that has exceeded an athlete's emotional limits
38. What does the passage tell us about the "overtraining" syndrome?
A) It occurs when athletes lose interest in sports.
B) It appears right after a hard training session.
C) The fatigue it results in is unavoidable in the athlete's training process.
C) It manifests itself in fatigue which lingers even after a recovery period.
39. What does the phrase "level off" (Line 7, Para,4)most probably mean?
A) Slow down.
B) Become dull.
C) Stop improving.
D) Be on the decline.
40. The author advises at the end of the passage that ________.
A) overtraining syndrome should be treated as a serious illness
B) overtraining syndrome should be prevented before it occurs
C) an athlete with overtraining syndrome should take a lengthy rest
D) illness causing fatigue should not be mistaken for overtraining syndrome
Part Ⅲ Vocabulary(20 minutes)
Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose cite ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
41. These were stubborn men. not easily ________to change their mind.
A) tilted
B) converted
C) persuaded
D) suppressed
42. The circus has always been very, popular because it ________both the old and the young.
A) facilitates
B) fascinates
C) immerses
D) indulges
43. By patient questioning the lawyer managed to ________enough information from the witnesses.
A) evacuate
B) withdraw
C) impart
D) elicit
44. George enjoys talking about people's private affairs. He is a ________.
A) solicitor
B) coward
C) gossip
D) rebel
45. The new secretary has written a remarkably ________report within a few hundred words but with all the important details included.
A) concise
B) brisk
C) precise
D) elaborate
46. His face ________as he came in after running all the way from school.
A) flared
B) fluctuated
C) fluttered
D) flushed
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