Do you love the holidays, but hate gaining weight? You are not alone. Holidays are times for celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.
Here are some tips for preventing（阻止） weight gain and maintaining（维持） physical fitness: Don't skip meals. Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack. This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.
Control the amount of food. Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to "load up". You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist (拳头).
Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables. Fill up beforehand (预先) on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you to feel full.
Stick to physical activity. Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk helps to burn off excess calories.
Avoid(避免) high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy may have large amount of fat. Choose lean meat (瘦肉).Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of creamy food.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．You should never eat delicious foods. |
| B．Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you to eat less. |
| C．Holidays are happy days but they may bring you weight problems. |
| D．Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight. |
Which of the following can NOT help people to lose weight according to the passage?
| A．Eating lean meat. | B．Creamy food. |
| C．Eating raw fruit or vegetables. | D．Physical exercise. |
In which section（专栏）of a newspaper can you find the passage?
| A．Holidays and Festivals section | B．Health and Fitness section |
| C．Fashion section | D．Student Times Club section. |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．How to avoid holiday feasting and celebrating. |
| B．Do's and don'ts for keeping slim and fit. |
| C．How to avoid weight gain over holidays. |
| D．Wonderful holidays, boring weight. |
Over the years, many cities and states have tried to put a tax(税) on sugary drinks. Last week, Berkeley, California succeeded. The city in northern California will charge a penny-per-ounce tax on most sugary drinks. The tax is expected to raise more than ＄1 million every year to fight against obesity(肥胖).
Makers of sugary drinks are against the tax. They say picking out one product will not solve the obesity problem in America. They also argue that a tax is an attack on personal freedom. “Families should be able to make the choice for their kids without the government stepping in,” said Chris Gindlesperger, a spokesperson for the American Beverage Association(美国饮料协会).
Gindlesperger says that the fight against obesity is more successful when the government partners with industry. He shows how the beverage industry worked with President Bill Clinton’s administration is the 1990s. They introduced water, milk, and fruit juice into a large number of schools, which took the place of sugary drinks. More recently, the beverage industry listened to First Lady Michelle Obama’s suggestion that labels(标签)on sugary drinks be clearer. Containers of up to 20 ounces will show the total calories on the front.
Some people say a tax is a surefire way to help reduce obesity in the U.S. “There is clear evidence that taxes result in less consumption(消费) of sugary drinks,” says Dr. Rachel Johnson, a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. She points to Mexico as an example. The country put up a tax on sugary drinks in January, and sales have already dropped by 10%. What’s more, sales of healthier drinks have increased. Bottled water sales are up by 13%. Milk sales are up by 7%.
Another purpose of the tax is to raise money to fight childhood obesity. Money will be used to build playgrounds, create educational materials, and increase the sales of the healthier foods. “We’ve already helped reduce obesity to some degree,” says Dr. Johnson. “I’m confident that we’re going to see even bigger progress soon.”In the 1990s, sugary drinks in many schools _________.
| A．were charged a penny-per-ounce tax |
| B．were not as popular as they are today |
| C．were replaced by water, milk, and fruit juice |
| D．were not more than 20 ounces per bottle |
The underlined word “surefire” in Paragraph 4 can best be replaced by “_________”.
| A．good | B．stupid | C．strange | D．new |
Why does Johnson talk about Mexico?
| A．It is her favorite country. |
| B．She likes Mexican sugary drinks. |
| C．She tries to show a tax can help a lot. |
| D．It produces all kinds of sugary drinks. |
What is the purpose of this text?
| A．To ask kids to drink fewer sugary drinks. |
| B．To show how to fight childhood obesity. |
| C．To talk about different taxes in Berkeley. |
| D．To discuss if sugary drinks should be taxed. |
It’s not often a tomato is described as so sweet ‘whenever people see it they just want to hug it’—but this was no ordinary piece of fruit.
The heart-shaped tomato was grown by the retired worker, Rod Matless, who said he was surprised when he noticed it in his field. Mr Matless, 69, who had a heart attack a few years ago, was so taken aback by the fruit that he decided to sell it and donate(捐赠) the money to the British Heart Foundation. The 64g tomato was bought for ￡16 on eBay by a woman from Wales—who said she planned to give it to someone special.
Mr Matless, of Wymondham, near Norwich, said: ‘I spent a couple of days thinking about what to do with it and I wasn’t really sure, but this seems like a good use. I hope it will do someone somewhere a bit of good’. He added: ‘It’s very sweet—whenever people see it they just want to hug it.’ But with the tomato’s freshness a key factor(因素), Mr Matless was up against the clock to send it to its new owner before it went bad. He said: ‘I didn’t want to send someone something horrible(特别糟糕的). I probably could have raised a bit more money with more time but I was worried about it.’
‘It will certainly make a nice present for a loved one. I hope that they like it and I’m glad I got to help. It’s all been very good fun and I’ve really enjoyed growing this very special tomato.’We can learn from the text that the tomato grown by Rod Matless ________．
| A．is very big | B．is very sweet |
| C．is very special | D．is good for health |
The underlined part “taken aback by” in Paragraph 2 means ________．
| A．happy about | B．nervous about |
| C．surprised by | D．frightened by |
According to the text, the main problem for Rod Matless was ______．
| A．how to advertise the tomato |
| B．how to keep the tomato fresh |
| C．how to get a good price for the tomato |
| D．how to find a good owner for the tomato |
What is the main purpose of the text?
| A．To advise people to eat tomatoes. |
| B．To introduce a heart-shaped tomato. |
| C．To encourage people to buy Rod Matless’s tomato． |
| D．To describe a kind-hearted person—Rod Matless. |
Twelve-year-old twins Lily and Audrey Andrews are teaching kids how to cook in unusual ways with their creative recipes(食谱)．Growing up in Northern California, the sisters have created their very first cookbook. Jack and Jill caught up with the girls to talk about food.
Jack and Jill: How did you two become interested in cooking?
Audrey: When we were younger, we watched cooking shows on the Food Network instead of cartoons. We were hooked and began doing anything we were allowed to do in the kitchen.
JJ: Who taught you both how to cook?
Lily: Our mom and dad taught us the basics, but when we were about 6 years old, we took cooking classes with one of our mom’s friends who is a cook. We have also taken adult classes at our local cooking school.
JJ: Do you have a favorite dish you like to cook?
A: In the winter, Lily and I love making hot soup. In the summer, we’re always coming up with new salads. We love cooking with friends and family, and one recipe that everyone can help us with is our Beef Stir Fry.
JJ: For the eater who wants to start cooking and trying new foods, where do you suggest they begin?
L: Start by adding new things to foods you already enjoy! Try to add a little curry(咖喱) to your favorite chicken dish. Start small, and slowly you’ll be open to trying tons of new things!
The underlined word “hooked” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”.
| A．worried | B．frightened | C．surprised | D．interested |
The twins began to learn to cook ________.
| A．from their parents |
| B．from their mom’s friend |
| C．when they went to school |
| D．when they were 6 years old |
What dish do the twins like to cook the most?
| A．Hot soup. |
| B．New salads. |
| C．It is up to the season. |
| D．It depends on their family. |
The twins advise the eater who wants to cook to ________.
| A．create lots of new things |
| B．cook the chicken dish first |
| C．prepare well before cooking |
| D．try something new little by little |
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| C．B10134 | D．B10133 |
Both Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary and Computing for Seniors .
| A．have the same discount |
| B．have similar pages |
| C．are in paperback |
| D．are the latest edition |
Which of the following can be a guide for travelers?
| A．Crossword Solver’s Dictionary |
| B．Computing for Seniors |
| C．Philip’s Complete Road Atlas |
| D．Mary Berry Cooks |
The text is probably taken from .
| A．A travel guide | B．A textbook |
| C．A book review | D．An advertisement |
You always have to understand what you are good at, and what you are not good at. Or if you are interested in something you always have to master it first.
When I was ten, I came over to my cousin’s house, and that was pain because he lived in New York and I lived in Miami. So I came over every summer break by myself, of course I had my parents’ permission to go that far.
One day, We decided to head to the forest. I was looking forward to this trip because I knew that my cousin was an expert on tree climbing while I was not. So, as we walked closer and closer to the forest, I became jealous because I did not possess the ability to climb trees. When he started climbing a tree I was upset but I joined him hoping not to break my neck. Last Summer break he invited me to his house. I was afraid of climbing to the tree so I gave up. But this time I tried climbing the tree. While I was climbing I was so scared like I was about to die at any moment. But when I was about to climb on the other branch I lost my balance. Luckily I got hold on one of the bottom branches. My cousin suddenly started climbing down and tried to help me. After he put me on the ground, he ran to get some help. The pain was just killing me, I lost a lot of blood and I knew that I have to be awake to survive.
Finally, my cousin brought the help. When I waked up I was happy that I did not die. It was pretty insane what happened to me. ( 295 words )The text is mainly about______.
| A．My cousin |
| B．How to learn to climb a tree |
| C．An impressive experience |
| D．How to avoid being hurt when climbing |
Which of the following statements was NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．The author’s cousin was skillful at tree climbing. |
| B．After falling off, the author lay on the ground. |
| C．The author would see his cousin every summer vacation. |
| D．It was the first time for the author to climb the tree. |
The underlined word “jealous” in paragraph 3 means _____.
| A．嫉妒的 | B．害怕的 | C．激动的 | D．紧张的 |
We can learn from the passage that _____.
| A．The author would learn how to climb the tree after recovering. |
| B．You can do anything well if you are interested in it. |
| C．You should know yourself well first and do what you can. |
| D．The author could go out without his parents’ permission. |