Instep 脚背
The instep is the arched middle part on the top of your foot.
It sits above the sole and starts near your toes, reaching toward your ankle.
The instep is made up of bones, muscles, and tendons that work together to support your body’s weight.
A healthy instep helps you walk, run, and stand comfortably.
Some people have a high instep, while others have a low or flat instep.
Wearing tight shoes can make your instep feel uncomfortable or sore after walking a long time.
脚背是你脚上方中间隆起弯曲的部分。
它位于脚底上方，从脚趾附近延伸到脚踝附近。
脚背由骨头、肌肉和肌腱组成，这些结构共同支撑着你的体重。
健康的脚背可以帮助你舒适地走路、跑步和站立。
有些人的脚背高，有些人的脚背比较低或平。
鞋子太紧，长时间走路后脚背可能会感觉不适或酸痛。
配套练习✍️ instep /ˈɪn.step/
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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The instep is the ______ area on the top of your foot.
（a. flat / b. arched / c. smooth） -
Your instep is located above the ______.
（a. toe / b. sole / c. heel） -
The bones, muscles, and ______ in your instep help you stand.
（a. nails / b. teeth / c. tendons） -
Some people have a low or ______ instep.
（a. flat / b. strong / c. thick） -
If shoes are too tight, the instep might feel ______ after walking.
（a. soft / b. sore / c. cool）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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Where does the instep begin?
A) Near the toes
B) At the heel
C) By the ankle bone -
What is one main role of the instep?
A) To cover the toes
B) To help support body weight
C) To help move the knee -
What might happen to the instep in tight shoes?
A) It may feel sore
B) It helps shoes look better
C) It grows longer
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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The ______ is the arched part on the top of your foot.
（可选答案：instep, ankle, heel） -
Bones and muscles help keep your instep ______.
（可选答案：strong, cold, round） -
Wearing tight shoes can make the instep feel ______.
（可选答案：uncomfortable, loud, rare） -
A healthy instep helps you ______ well.
（可选答案：walk, jump, draw）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. arched
- b. sole
- c. tendons
- a. flat
- b. sore
选择题
6. A) Near the toes
7. B) To help support body weight
8. A) It may feel sore
填空题
9. instep
10. strong
11. uncomfortable
12. walk
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