Jumping rope has long been considered an excellent form of exercise. It not only burns caloriesbut also improves cardiovascular health and __1__ coremuscles. Anyone who has used a traditional jump rope, though, knows that it requires a certain level of skill and coordination. However, with the development of the cordlessjump rope, this is __2__ the case.
The cordless jump rope is an innovationin the fitness industry that has gained popularityin recent years. As its name suggests,it doesn’t have a cordconnecting the two handles. Instead, each handle features a short cord with a weightedball __3__ the end of it. One of the major benefits of this design is its portability. With no cord that can get tangledor caught on objects, it’s a great optionfor people who want towork out__4__. Cordless jump ropes are also considerablysafer than traditional ones since there is no risk of tripping over cords.
In terms ofoverallfitness, cordless jump ropes are as effective as __5__ ones. The action of jumping is essentiallythe same, and the weighted ends of each cordensurethat users get the same workout benefits as they would with a traditional rope. Jumping rope is an excellent form of exercise. If you're looking for a new way to get fit, consider trying the cordless jump rope.
1. (A) weakens (B) deepens (C) threatens (D) strengthens
2. (A) no longer (B) any more (C) other than (D) nothing but
3. (A) edged out (B) covered with (C) attached to (D) divided into
4. (A) on the house (B) off the record (C) in small spaces (D) with no activities
5. (A) available (B) conventional (C) identical (D) frequent
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Jumping rope has long been considered an excellent form of exercise. It not only burns caloriesbut also improves cardiovascular health and strengthenscoremuscles. Anyone who has used a traditional jump rope, though, knows that it requires a certain level of skill and coordination. However, with the development of the cordlessjump rope, this is no longer the case.
The cordless jump rope is an innovationin the fitness industry that has gained popularityin recent years. As its name suggests,it doesn’t have a cordconnecting the two handles. Instead, each handle features a short cord with a weightedball attached to the end of it. One of the major benefits of this design is its portability. With no cord that can get tangledor caught on objects, it’s a great optionfor people who want towork outin small spaces. Cordless jump ropes are also considerablysafer than traditional ones since there is no risk of tripping over cords.
In terms ofoverallfitness, cordless jump ropes are as effective as conventional ones. The action of jumping is essentiallythe same, and the weighted ends of each cordensurethat users get the same workout benefits as they would with a traditional rope. Jumping rope is an excellent form of exercise. If you're looking for a new way to get fit, consider trying the cordless jump rope.
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Words in Use
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calorie
[ˋkælərɪ]
n. 卡路里
I can’t believe that Anna calculates how many calories she takes in every day.
我不敢相信安娜每天都會計算她攝取了多少卡路里。
高中 Level 4
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cordless
[ˋkɔrdlɪs]
a. 無繩的，無線的
I decided to replace my old vacuum with a cordless one.
我決定把我的舊吸塵器換成一臺無線的。
英檢中級
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cord
[kɔrd]
n. 線（或細繩）；電線
=
chord
Can I borrow some cord to tie these old books
together?
我可以跟你借些繩子把這些舊書綁起來嗎？
Where is the phone cord?
電話線在哪兒？
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innovation
[͵ɪnəˋveʃən]
n. 創新（不可數）
Innovation is the key to success in the fast-changing business world.
在這個瞬息萬變的商場上，創新是成功的關鍵。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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tangled
[ˋtæŋg!d]
adj. 複雜的;糾纏的
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option
[ˋɑpʃən]
n. 選擇
=
choice
=
alternative
Because of the rising flood waters, we had no option but to evacuate our home and head for higher ground.
由於洪水水位持續升高，我們除了離開家園前往地勢較高之處以外別無選擇。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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considerably
[kənˋsɪdərəblɪ]
adv. 相當大地
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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essentially
[ɪˋsɛnʃəlɪ]
adv. 本質上；基本上
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basically
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fundamentally
=
in essence
Tim’s got his flaws, but he is essentially a nice guy.
提姆是有他的缺點，但他本質上是個好人。
We are essentially concerned with ending the conflict, not with discovering who started it. 基本上我們關心的是化解這場衝突，而不是探究是誰先引起的。
高中 Level 4
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ensure
[ɪnˋʃʊr]
vt. 確保
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insure
=
insure sth against...
The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。
Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。
高中 Level 4
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cardiovascular
[͵kɑrdɪoˋvæskjʊlɚ]
a. 心血管的
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core
[kor]
n. （水果）果核；核心
The lack of funding for this project is the core of the problem.
缺少資金才是這個企畫案問題的核心。
Billy is rotten to the core! Money is the only thing he cares about.
比利這個人爛透了！他眼裡只有錢。
高中 Level 5
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coordination
[koˋɔrdn͵eʃən]
n. 協調
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weight
[wet]
n. 重量，體重
The fan was about ten pounds in weight.
這臺風扇重量大約是 10 磅。
I put on some weight during the vacation, so I need to go on a diet now.
我放假時變胖了，所以現在需要開始節食。
Jamie has lost a lot of weight recently.
傑米最近瘦了很多。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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portability
[͵portəˋbɪlətɪ]
n. 可攜性
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overall
[ˋovɚ͵ɔl]
a. 整體的，大致的
=
entire
Just give me the overall picture instead of detailed information.
只要告訴我大概的情況就好了，而不是細節資訊。
The principal thought that the overall result of the exams was quite satisfactory.
校長認為考試整體結果是很令人滿意的。
Overall, imports account for half of our economy. 大體而言，進口貿易占了我們一半的經濟。
I thought John was wearing overalls to protect his clothes, but it turns out they were a fashion statement.
我以為約翰穿連身工作褲來保護他的衣服，但結果那只是一種時尚。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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gain (in) popularity
漸受歡迎；開始流行
The director gained popularity after his film was nominated for an Academy Award.
那位導演在電影被提名奧斯卡獎之後便聲名大噪。
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As its / the name suggests, S + V
顧名思義，⋯⋯
As the name suggests, the Statue of Liberty symbolizes universal freedom. 顧名思義，自由女神像象徵普世的自由。
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work out (sth) / work (sth) out
解決（某事）；鍛鍊身體
They teamed up andworked outthe problem.
他們合作解決了這個問題。
You should work out more.
你應多去健身。
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in terms of...
就……而言，從……方面來說
In terms ofmusic, I like jazz best. 就音樂而言，我最喜歡爵士樂。
