As a high school senior,Kimmarie Pond had never even considered cycling to get fit. That changed after she participated（参加） in Soul-Cycle's program called Soul Scholarships.
  The program teaches healthy lifestyle lessons to teens from New York's suburbs,where healthy living isn't always discussed in schools or the community.
  The 17-year-old girl was asked if she thought she was too old to learn about living a healthy lifestyle."I would say that you're never too old to learn anything," Pond replied. "I don't think cycling is that hard," she added.
  Like Pond, Brown said his favorite part of the program came after they got off the bikes."We take nutrition classes, where we learn about alternative（可供替代的） food choices, healthy options that encourage us to be more healthy," he said.
  "Adapting（适应） to change," he added, "is not something I'd necessarily do, but I did it, and for me that means everything."
  Early results are positive,and not just for Brown.About one third of the participants did not exercise before joining the program.Now,95 percent of the participants are working out regularly.The participants are also reported to have cut back on soda, which can have a high sugar content, by 46 percent.
  "We have never expected that the kids would be so energetic and devoted to the program," said Ashley Mashihi, a cycling instructor.
  Small steps can mean big change for these teens.Maria Caban says she feels different now."When I walk out," she says, "I walk with my head up. I feel a lot of pride in my participation."



Kimmarie Pond had never thought of keeping fit by ______ ．

A. learning a healthy lifestyle
B. joining a group
C. riding a bicycle
D. going on a diet

Which part of the program does Brown like best？ ______

A. Discussing healthy options.
B. Riding a bike.
C. Learning something new.
D. Taking nutrition classes.

Since they joined the program, the percentage of participants who work out regularly has risen by ______ ．

A. about 28%
B. about 62%
C. about 85%
D. about 95%

How is Maria Caban feeling now？ ______

A. She is feeling painful.
B. She is feeling confident.
C. She is feeling embarrassed.
D. She is feeling excited.