Jackie Koorn, also known as “She-Hulk”, is a physically impressive 34-year-old fitness enthusiast from the Netherlands. It is said that she has bigger biceps (二头肌) than Arnold Schwarzenegger did in his prime, 24 inches compared to 22.

Koorn has always been into fitness, but it was only after being forced to take a break from kickboxing in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions that she realized she was much more comfortable with a bigger frame. She has since more than doubled in weight, dedicating herself to building massive muscles. She feels stronger than ever, and despite getting called “fat” or “too manly” online, she only focuses on the positive and she encourages other people to do the same.

“What I do when someone calls me names like that is I delete the comment and then I block the person. I put no weight on negative mindsets, there will always be people that think they know better or can do it better, but this journey is mine and I will do it my way without the negative comments,” Jackie said. “Honestly if people are saying nasty things to you on your journey, just ignore the negative thoughts or comments.”

Koorn says that when she was doing kickboxing, she always felt strong, but also exhausted because of the constant dieting. Now, as a real-life She-Hulk, she feels even stronger, but also more comfortable in her own skin, because she doesn’t have to cut weight all the time. She just focuses on a healthy diet, trying to consume as many calories as possible during her bulk-up (增肌) period, and lifting weights to build muscles.

Despite the occasional criticism for her curvy figure, Jackie Koorn also gets plenty of compliments. But at the end of the day, she likes herself the way she is, and that’s what counts.

1.Why does the writer mention Arnold Schwarzenegger?

A To show Koorn’s motivation to cut weight.

B To prove Koorn’s curvy and strong figure.

C To introduce a new topic for discussion.

D To provide some advice for fitness enthusiasts.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。第一段中引用杰基科恩拥有比施瓦辛格年轻时更大的二头肌来说明，杰基科恩身材健壮。故选B。

2.What’s Koorn’s reaction to the online criticism?

A She is very unhappy.

B She doesn’t believe it.

C She ignores it.

D She has mixed feelings.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句的“she only focuses on the positive and she encourages other people to do the same”和第三段第一句的“I delete the comment and then I block the person, I put no weight on negative mindsets”可知，科恩只关注积极的一面，忽略负面的想法或评论。故选C。

3.What does the underlined word “nasty” mean in the third paragraph?

A Unpleasant.

B Boring.

C Impressive.

D Important.

解析：选A。A词义猜测题。根据划线部分后面的“just ignore the negative thoughts or comments”可知，她建议忽略负面的想法或评论，因此可推测，人们说的是不友好的话。故选A。

4.What can be learned from Koorn’s story?

A Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.

B Make friends with people who want the best for you.

C Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them.

D There is nothing sexier than being confident and taking care of yourselves.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，科恩并不在乎自己的身材被他人批评，而是充满自信地坚持自己要做的，并鼓励他人也这样做。结合文章最后一句的“But at the end of the day, she likes herself the way she is, and that’s what counts.”科恩喜欢自己的样子，这才是最重要的。因此我们可以从她身上学到：充满自信,接受自己,魅力无以过之。故选D。