Jeremy grew up being active in sports. But he never thought about healthy eating until he found himself gaining weight several years after college. Last week, Jeremy hit a turning point when he found that he was too out of shape to play in a company football team. He decided to change his eating habits.
The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants. Jeremy used to eat fast food as often as 4 times a week. To his surprise, he found that giving up fast food wasn't that difficult. Now, he says, "I don't even like it anymore." When Jeremy does go out to eat, he tries to pick menu items that he knows are healthier. He orders salads and lower-fat sandwiches instead of hamburgers, and he drinks water instead of soda pop. "I try to order things that are already prepared the way I would like them to be prepared."
Planning meals has been a key to Jeremy's success. It helps him avoid getting too hungry and eating fast food. Each week he plans what he will eat for each meal, and he shops for groceries（食品杂货）with his plan in mind. "It's a lot easier to make healthy choices when you're just planning ahead for it." Rather than cutting out certain foods, Jeremy sometimes includes his favourite foods in his eating plan. "That way I don't feel like I'm letting myself down by not sticking to my plan.
Jeremy's friends and family noticed when he started eating healthier. They have helped him to make a habit of his healthy eating changes. "It made me feel pretty good, especially when people started making comments about the changes I was making," he says. "You just get the positive energy."
1. What made Jeremy decide to change his eating habits?| A．Higher food prices. | B．Weight gain in college. |
| C．Dislike of unhealthy foods. | D．Failing to join a football team. |
| A．It was too easy for him. |
| B．It made him uncomfortable. |
| C．It was not as difficult as he thought. |
| D．It meant stopping going out to eat. |
| A．Eating less at mealtimes. | B．Making plans ahead of time. |
| C．Following his friends' advice. | D．Cutting out all unhealthy foods. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Encouraged. | C．Worried. | D．Interested. |
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【推荐1】People who often eat nuts appear to live longer, according to the latest study of its kind. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggested the greatest benefit was in those eating them on their daily diet.
Eating nuts was linked to a healthier lifestyle including being less likely to smoke or be overweight and more likely to exercise. The British Heart Foundation said more research was needed to prove the link. “While this is an interesting link, we need further research to make sure if it’s the nuts that protect heart health, or other sides of people’s lifestyle.”
The study followed nearly 120,000 people for 30 years. The more regularly people ate nuts, the less likely they were to die during the study. People eating nuts once a week were 11% less likely to have died during the study than those who never ate nuts. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Fuchs, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said, “The most obvious benefit was a decrease of 29% in deaths from heart disease, but we also saw a significant reduction — 11% — in the danger of dying from cancer.”
They suggest nuts are lowering cholesterol (胆固醇), and insulin resistance (胰岛素抗性). Nuts contain unsaturated fat (不饱和脂肪), protein (蛋白质) and several kinds of vitamins and minerals and they can take the place of snacks like chocolate bars, cakes and biscuits.
Victoria Taylor, senior expert at the British Heart Foundation, said, “This study shows a close connection between regularly eating a small handful of nuts and a lower risk of death from heart disease.” Choosing plain, unsalted foods rather than sweet, salted, or chocolate-covered will keep your salt and sugar intake down.
1. According to the passage, what kind of people benefit most from eating nuts?| A．Those who eat most nuts at a time. |
| B．Those who eat most nuts. |
| C．Those who eat nuts on their daily diet. |
| D．Those who eat less nuts. |
| A．Cancer. | B．Heart disease. | C．Stomach disease. | D．Unknown. |
| A．Science section. | B．Health section. | C．Entertainment section. | D．Tech section. |
【推荐2】Trying to keep a healthy diet? Be sure to read our list of the top four fake health foods first!
Smoothies
They’re made with tons of fruit, so they must be healthy, right?
What most people don’t realize, however, is that these delicious and “healthy” drinks are full of sugar and can have more calories than a large meal! Many smoothies have more than just fruit. Some have ice-cream or yogurt. You’re really better off making your own smoothies at home with your own fresh fruit and low-fat yogurt!
Salad
So you and your friends have stopped at a fast-food restaurant for a quick bite. Since you’re a healthy person, you decide to get a salad. After all, it’s better than anything else there, right? Don’t be so sure. Salad toppings(浇料) such as bacon, cheese, and dressing can make your choice of a meal just as unhealthy as eating a double hamburger. Check the facts before you take a bite.
Cereal Bars
A cereal bar may appear to be a healthy snack. After all, the box has a photo of healthy people eating them on a hike. But don’t let the packaging fool you! Many cereal bars have as much sugar and fat as any candy bar. Read the ingredient (成分) list and make sure it’s healthy before you buy.
Sushi Rolls
Many people watching their weight prefer light sushi lunches and dinners, but be careful—there are some rolls that will influence your diet. Many have mayonnaise and deep-fried shrimp, both high in fat. When with soy sauce, sushi rolls become very high in salt.
This doesn’t mean you have to cut out this delicious Japanese food together, but you do have to be careful with your choices.
1. Salad is sometimes considered as a fake health food because ______.| A．salad is a kind of fast food |
| B．salad may have unhealthy toppings |
| C．salad may have ice-cream or yogurt |
| D．a salad is as large as a double hamburger |
| A．The packaging. | B．The sugar and fat. |
| C．The calories and salt. | D．The ingredient list. |
| A．The best way to lose weight is to eat salad. |
| B．Many foods appear to be healthy but are not. |
| C．Hamburgers can make people put on weight. |
| D．Junk food is unhealthy and should be avoided. |
| A．tell people how to keep healthy |
| B．suggest making food at home |
| C．tell people to choose food carefully |
| D．introduce different kinds of foods |
【推荐3】Feed your mind
We have known about the link between what we eat and our physical health for a long time.
The Mental Health Foundation produced a report called “Feeding Minds”. The report states that the brain is a physical part of our body that needs the correct food to work properly, just like the heart. The food should contain carbohydrates (碳水化合物), vitamins and fish oil.
There is also research that shows how a good diet can improve the behavior of children and their concentration. Daniel Brown is the head teacher of Barnet School.
With regard to serious mental illnesses Jacka and Sanchez-Villegas say that eating fruit, vegetables and fish helps to prevent depression.
However, many medical professionals feel that the research by Jacka and Sanchez-Villegas is too early.
The research recommends that people eat particular food for particular mental health issues. To improve your memory, eat salmon and nuts. To improve your concentration, eat vegetables.
Overall, it seems clear that we need to eat healthy food for our mind. Although we do not fully understand the link between the two, we suggest that we choose this as an important topic for publicity.
| A．We still need to test their findings. |
| B．If you have problems sleeping, eat nuts. |
| C．Is your usual diet healthy for both your mind and body? |
| D．But eating a lot of sugar makes depression more likely. |
| E．Try eating a good breakfast because that gives you a lot of energy for the day. |
| F．Recently, we have learned more about the link between our diet and our mind. |
| G．He says after his school stopped selling junk food, the students’ concentration levels increased. |
【推荐1】One day, a woman bought a parrot (鹦鹉) from a pet store. However, the woman decided to send the parrot back to the store the next day. “This bird doesn’t talk,” she told the pet store owner. “Does he have a mirror?” the owner asked. “Parrots enjoy watching themselves in it.” So the woman bought one and left.
The next day, she came back, saying that the bird still didn’t say anything. “How about a ladder (梯子)? Parrots love ladders,” the owner said. The woman bought a ladder and left.
But the next day, she went back a third time. “Does your parrot have a swing (秋千)? No? Well, once he starts swinging, he’ll talk a lot happily,” the owner said. The woman then bought a swing and left.
When she walked into the store the next day, she began to cry and said sadly, “The parrot died.” The pet store owner was surprised at what she said. “What? I’m sorry. Tell me, did he say anything?” he asked. “Yes, right before he died,” the woman answered in a low voice, “he asked me weakly, ‘Don’t they sell any food at that pet store?’”
Sometimes we forget what’s really necessary in life. We sometimes have lots of things to do at once, but we forget to do with the most important things first. We have to remember to “feed the parrots” in our lives.
1. The woman bought ______ for the parrot from the pet shop owner.①a cage ②a mirror ③a ladder ④a swing ⑤some food
| A．①②⑤ | B．②③④ | C．①②③ | D．②③ |
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
| A．the woman gave him nothing to eat | B．he couldn’t enjoy himself in the mirror |
| C．he couldn’t fly in the sky like others | D．the woman was angry and killed him |
| A．喂养鹦鹉 | B．放飞鹦鹉 | C．做最重要的事情 | D．让鹦鹉唱歌 |
【推荐2】For over twenty years, a group of ladies living at a senior living community in Dallas have made thousands of hand-knit(编织) hats and toys, bringing warmth and support to children both in Texas and overseas. And they call themselves the Knit Wits.
Every Friday, they gather around a long table with wool and needles to lend a hand. Their latest project is a cooperation with Children’s Health in Dallas to create homemade caps for babies facing heart problems.
Stover, a member of the Knit Wits got the idea while talking with her daughter, a doctor at the hospital. For the past year, the group has sent dozens of caps for the babies. “The caps are themed around the holidays,” Stover says, “with designs representing Autumn, New Year and Spring. The little caps have become a colorful symbol of hope and joy for the center’s youngest patients and their families.”
The mini hats can help develop the bonding between babies and caregivers, preserving the smell of the adult next to take baby’s skin. Caregivers are able to wear the hat on their body to carry their smell before placing the hat back on the baby, easing the babies’ stress. Throughout the babies’ hospital admission, many holidays have been celebrated, but often the babies are too critical to be dressed up for photos. Thanks to the generosity of the Knit Wits, the baby hat provides the perfect festive touch.
Marianne is 102 years old and still knitting. “Being creative, being busy and having something good to think about make my life colorful.” she said. The Knit Wits also sent knit dolls to children from African countries. They’ve proven that a simple act of kindness can make such a difference in the lives of those facing challenging circumstances.
1. What can we learn about the Knit Wits ladies?| A．They attend the children. | B．They profit from handiwork. |
| C．They gift kids with little caps. | D．They suffer from heart problems. |
| A．The process of treatments. |
| B．The celebration of holidays. |
| C．The role of mini hats to babies. |
| D．The bonding of babies and caregivers. |
| A．Patient. | B．Caring. | C．Humorous. | D．Wise. |
| A．The Knit Wits warms the kids | B．Handmade caps hit the world |
| C．The kind act matters in hospital | D．Holidays bring families closer |
【推荐3】Born in California and representing the United States before switching to China, teenager Gu Ailing decided to represent China in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
The 17-year-old is a freeskier and Grade-A student with an American father and Chinese mother. She grew up and still lives in the United States, but in June 2019 she made the “quite difficult” decision to compete for China. She wrote on Instagram that she was “proud of my heritage and equally proud of my American upbringing”.
As for the decision to compete on behalf of China, she said it is “a valuable opportunity to help inspire millions of young people in China where my mom was born.”
Gu graduated from a San Francisco high school in 2020. It is reported that she scored 1,580 points out of a maximum 1,600 in the SAT, and has been offered a place at Stanford.
Gu started learning to ski at the age of 3, competed in national competitions at 9 and won her first World Cup event at 15. She won two gold medals and a silver at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland. On Jan, 30th, 2021, Gu made her debut at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado and won two golds and a bronze. In the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, she achieved great success—two golds and a silver.
“My goal is to win Olympic gold,” she said before the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
“It’s the top achievement. And that would be rewarding for all the work that I’ve done to achieve greatness in the sport.” Her efforts finally paid off.
1. What do we know about Gu Ailing?| A．She grew up in China. | B．She is an average student. |
| C．She will graduate from a high school. | D．She decided to compete for China. |
| A．Helpful and knowledgeable. | B．Modest and hard-working. |
| C．Clever and ambitious. | D．Creative and confident. |
| A．Gu Ailing had great achievements as a freeskier. |
| B．Gu Ailing began training when she was young. |
| C．Gu Ailing learned to do snow sports in China. |
| D．Gu Ailing won her first World Cup event at 15. |
| A．Gu Ailing-An American Freeskier |
| B．Gu Ailing-A Stanford Graduate |
| C．Gu Ailing-A Talented Chinese Freeskier |
| D．Gu Ailing-A World Cup Champion |
