You might notice something new in the next few years as you watch Disney programs: Starting in 2015, there won’t be any candy, sugary cereal or fast-food commercials aimed at kids.
The Walt Disney Company has become the first major media company to ban ads for junk food on its TV channels, radio stations and websites. It hopes this will stop kids from making poor food choices.
First Lady Michelle Obama called it a “game changer” that is sure to send a message to the rest of the children’s entertainment industry. “Just a few years ago, if you had told me or any other mom or dad in America that our kids wouldn’t see a single ad for junk food while they watched their favorite cartoons on a major TV network, we wouldn't have believed you,” said the First Lady, who heads a campaign to help stop child obesity.
The ban would apply to Disney-owned ABC stations as well as Radio Disney and Disney-owned websites aimed at families with young children. In addition, Disney plans to make changes to its kids’ menus at theme parks and resorts(度假胜地). Fast-food options will be replaced with healthier choices, such as smoothies(果汁), apples, vegetables and yogurt.
In addition to candy bars and fast-food meals, other foods that don’t meet Disney’s nutritional standards will be banned from the company’s kid-targeted media. Any cereal with 10 grams or more of sugar per serving will be off the air. There will be no ads for full meals of more than 600 calories. Juices with high levels of sugar and foods with too much salt will also be pulled.
Leslie Goodman, Disney’s senior vice-president of Corporate Citizenship, said a company that wants to advertise will need to show that it offers a range of healthy options.
Disney isn’t the only one pushing away unhealthy foods. Last week, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested a ban on drinks over 16 ounces sold in movie theaters, restaurants and convenience stores in the Big Apple. He says large, sugary drinks are partly to blame for obesity.What will the Walt Disney Company do from 2015?
A.Produce more and better cartoons for young kids. |
B.Stop broadcasting advertisements for junk food on TV. |
C.Help kids develop healthy lifestyle in the program. |
D.Provide healthier food for kids while they are watching programs. |
What Michelle Obama said suggests that while watching cartoons _________.
A.kids didn’t believe what the commercials said |
B.kids don’t enjoy eating candy, sugary cereal or junk food |
C.kids would see a lot of fast-food commercials on TV |
D.kids find pleasure in watching fast-food commercials |
The underlined phrase “be off the air” in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”.
A.not be broadcast | B.be in need |
C.become popular | D.be praised |
According to Michael Bloomberg, to fight child obesity, kids should ____________.
A.watch fewer cartoons | B.drink less sugary drinks |
C.not go to movie theaters | D.take more physical exercise |
Along the river banks of the Amazon and the Orinoco there lives a bird that swims before it can fly, flies like a fat chicken, eats green leaves, has the stomach of a cow and has claws (爪) on its wings when young. They build their homes about 4.6m above the river, an important feature (特征) for the safety of the young. It is called the hoatzin.
In appearance, the birds of both sexes look very much alike with brown on the back and cream and red on the underside. The head is small, with a large set of feathers on the top, bright red eyes, and blue skin. Its nearest relatives are the common birds, cuckoos. Its most striking feature, though, is only found in the young.
Baby hoatzins have a claw on the leading edge of each wing and another at the end of each wing tip. Using these four claws, together with the beak (喙), they can climb about in the bushes, looking very much like primitive(远古的) birds must have done. When the young hoatzins have learned to fly, they lose their claws.
During the drier months between December and March hoatzins fly about the forest in groups of 20 to 30 birds, but in April, when the rainy season begins, they collect together in smaller living units of two to seven birds for producing purposes. What is the text mainly about?
A.Hoatzins in dry and rainy seasons. |
B.The relatives and enemies of hoatzins. |
C.Primitive birds and hoatzins of the Amazon. |
D.The appearance and living habits of hoatzins. |
Young hoatzins are different from their parents in that____ .
A.they look like young cuckoos |
B.they have claws on the wings |
C.they eat a lot like a cow |
D.they live on river banks |
What can we infer about primitive birds from the text?
A.They had claws to help them climb. |
B.They could fly long distances. |
C.They had four wings like hoatzins. |
D.They had a head with long feathers on the top. |
Why do hoatzins collect together in smaller groups when the rainy season comes?
A.To find more food. |
B.To protect themselves better. |
C.To keep themselves warm. |
D.To produce their young. |
Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon City
To: All Staff
From: Jakie Mok , Secretary; Sports Development Committee
Date: May 20, 2010
A week ago , “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.
Sports 1: Basketball.
We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus ,each student will have to pay $10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.
Sports 2: Gym
We will be using St.Peter’s Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing their park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.
Sports 3: Hiking
Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost $75/hr.
Sports 4: Swimming
The Kowloon City Aqueatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is $10 per visit.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Students selecting basketball had better register(注册) early. |
B.Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm. |
C.Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours. |
D.Students having swimming suits can take up swimming. |
It can be inferred from the passage that
A.students taking part in basketball will walk to the courts. |
B.every student can gain admission to one of the four sports |
C.hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees |
D.students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water |
It can be concluded that
A.each sport will take only on hour |
B.students will be charged for the four sports |
C.all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak |
D.teachers will accompany students on each sport |
The purpose of the memo is to
A.attract students’interest in the programme |
B.require the parents to select a sport for their child |
C.help the staff explain the programme to the parents |
D.remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time |
If you are having trouble falling asleep, you are in good company. About 65% of Americans said they have sleeping problems a few nights each week, according to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation. Sleeping too little can lead to a higher risk of becoming fat and getting depressed(沮丧的). But before you go to a doctor for advice, it is worth examining your sleeping habits one more time. Some of your favorite evening habits may have something to do with the sleeping problems.
Setting a Bright Alarm Clock
The light of your bright alarm clock can prevent you from falling asleep. You can make your room as dark as possible. Cover the bright numbers with a book or consider buying a small travel clock. Your cellphone alarm may also do the trick.
Counting Sheep
When you just can’t fall asleep, it’s useless to stay in bed to count sheep. If you’ve been trying to fall asleep for more than 30 minutes, the National Sleep Foundation suggests you get up to do some reading or watch TV for a while. Such activities will make you sleepy. Before you know it, you’ll be going back to bed really tired.
3. Exercising Late at Night?
Daytime workouts(锻炼) will keep you full of energy for hours. That’s why you don’t want to exercise within three hours of hitting the sack. Fierce(剧烈的) physical activity raise your body temperature and pumps your energy level—both are bad for a good night’s sleep.What can we learn from the first sentence of the passage?
A.It’s not good to fail to fall asleep at night. |
B.People in a good company often have sleeping problems. |
C.There are many people who have sleeping problems. |
D.You should find someone to talk to if you can’t fall asleep. |
The underlined part “hitting the sack” in the last paragraph means “______”.
A. going back home B. going to bed
C. going to the gym C. falling asleepWhich of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.The bad results of getting too little sleep. |
B.Why the bright alarm clock keeps you awake. |
C.What to do if you can’t fall asleep after 30 minutes. |
D.Why watching TV and reading books make people sleepy. |
By writing the passage, the writer mainly wants to tell us _______.
A.why so many people can’t sleep well at night |
B.how to enjoy a good night’s sleep |
C.that sleeping problems are troubling more and more people |
D.that people may solve their sleeping problems by some habits |
The clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before a huge pile of troublesome stuff they call “books”.
I was going to have my examination the next day. "When can I go to bed?" I asked myself. I didn’t answer, in fact I dared not.
The clock struck 12."Oh, dear!" I cried, "ten more books to read before I can go to bed!” We pupils are the most wretched creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not have to work so hard when he was a boy."
The clock struck one. I was quite hopeless now. I forgot all I had learnt. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed, “Oh, God, Please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise to work hard afterwards, Amen.” My eyes were heavy, so heavy that I could hardly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep.When the author was going over his lessons, all the others in the house were_____ .
A.asleep | B.working in bed |
C.outside | D.quietly laughing at him |
Reviewing his lessons didn’t help him because ________. .
A.it was too late at night |
B.he was very tired |
C.his eyes lids were so heavy that he couldn’t keep them open |
D.he hadn’t studied hard before the examination |
What do you suppose happened to the author?
A.He went to a church to pray again |
B.He passed the exam by luck |
C.He failed in the exam |
D.He was punished by his teacher |
The best title for the passage would be __________ .
A.The Night Before the Examination | B.Working Far into the Night |
C.A Slow Student | D.Going Over My Lessons |
Winter’s short days are more than cold. For many people, winter depression, the most common type of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is as much a part of the season as hats and scarves.
Winter serious SAD sufferers may need medical treatment. Those feeling a little depressed can help themselves by sticking to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips:
Pace yourself. Don’t expect to do everything you normally can. Set a realistic schedule. Don’t listen to negative thinking, like blaming yourself or expecting to fail.
Get involved in activities that make you feel good or feel like you’ve achieved something. For example, play table tennis or badminton.
If you are feeling depressed, you may feel like staying away from friends. Yet this is a time when friends’ support can be helpful. Call them regularly. Remember, the more we put off calling or visiting a friend, the harder it is to rebuild a friendship.
Think clearly about what’s wrong or right. Instead of giving in to vague(含糊的) feelings of sadness, look at your problems objectively. Break down problems into specific issues that you can work on.
Regular exercise helps to prevent and ease depression.
Eat well. Studies show that a healthy diet can help to maintain a healthy body and mind. The vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients found in a balanced diet may help our bodies to produce feel-good hormones. Foods containing chemicals to help produce feel-good hormones include bananas, turkey, nuts and seeds. Eat at least five pieces of fruit and vegetables every day.
P.S. Symptoms of SAD:
No interests or pleasure in things you used to enjoy
Increased need for sleep
A change in eating habits, especially an appetite for sweet or starchy (含淀粉的) foods
Weight gain
A heavy feeling in the arms or legs
A drop in energy level
Difficulty in concentrating
Overly emotional
Avoidance of friends and social situations
Frequent feelings of guilt
Long-term feelings of hopelessness, and physical problems, such as headaches The writer of the passage agrees that.
A.the cold in winter makes us suffer from SAD |
B.hats and scarves are as important as SAD |
C.everyone of us meets SAD in winter |
D.we are depressed mainly because of short days in winter |
When we pace ourselves, we.
A.don’t do anything we can | B.expect to succeed in nothing |
C.make a practical plan | D.think something of guilt |
The passage includes the following EXCEPT.
A.the earlier we meet friends, the easier it is to rebuild a friendship |
B.playing table tennis helps us achieve whatever we want |
C.if we give in to unclear feelings of sadness, we’ll be caught in the SAD |
D.feel-good hormones from a balanced diet can help keep a healthy body |