Therewasasweetsmellofincense(香)intheairasthewell-muscle...
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There was a sweet smell of incense (香) in the air as the well-muscled man moved his legs into a position well behind his head. It was something that the human body really should not be able to do. But what else would you expect at the First World Yoga Championship?
On September 25, the world’s leading yoga experts arrived in the US to find out who was the best. But the real prize was to turn yoga into a proper Olympic event.
“Yoga is a combination of bodybuilding, Miss World, Mr. Universe and gymnastics, ” said championship organizer Bikram Choudhury, “There are some 70 people from more than 20 countries competing in this event. Why not have yoga at the Olympics?”
The public cannot decide whether or not Chouldhury’s dream will come true. But he is right about one thing: yoga has become popular with young and old people all over the world. In the US alone, 15 million people practise yoga. Everyone is at it, including Madonna and Ricky Martin.
Yoga started in India more than 5,000 years ago. The name means “to join together”. That is to bring the body and mind together into one pleasing experience. The whole system of yoga is built on three things: exercise, breathing and meditation (沉思).
The yoga that we know today is mostly physical yoga. It’s seen as a type of exercise, but is different from sports like football or running. When we do yoga, we move our body into positions that stretch the muscles and joints, making them stronger.
One of the best things about yoga is the fact that everyone can do it. To women, it means a flat stomach, more shapely legs and a graceful body. To men, it is a way of becoming stronger and more athletic.
There are also specially-designed yoga classes for pregnant women or children suffering from mental disabilities, such as autism (孤独症). As for teenagers, meditation and simple breathing exercises can help them learn to calm down, relax and concentrate better. But teenagers under 16 are not supposed to do the body exercises as it could have a bad effect on their natural growth.
24. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?
A. Something sportsmen should not do in practising yoga.
B. Basic skills that are required in performing yoga.
C. The performance of the sportsmen at the First World Yoga Championships.
D. The unique setting where yoga is performed.
25. Why does the author mention Madonna and Ricky Martin in the fourth paragraph?
A. To compare the differences between the young and the old.
B. To describe the extensive popularity of yoga in the US.
C. To emphasize the importance of practising yoga.
D. To explain the strong influence of public figures in the US.
26. Which statement is NOT true about yoga?
A. It is a type of exercise which benefits the body and mind.
B. It makes muscles and jo ints stronger by stretching.
C. It contains exercise, breathing and meditation.
D. It is similar to the sports like football or running.
27. According to the passage, who does not need to pay special attention in practicing yoga?
A. Women to be mother. B. Teenagers under 16.
C. Adult men. D. Children with autism.
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知识点:人物传记 故事类阅读
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