【推荐2】Learning to Love Locally-Grown Foods

Cooking shows on TV are usually all about foreign foods. Thanks to globalization, people everywhere are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world.     1     In the past few years, the number of people purchasing local foods has been rising because it offers a lot of benefits.

For starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Imported goods must be flown or shipped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey.     2     These materials may cause the nutritional value of these goods to decline during the shipping process. Food safety is another reason why people are choosing local produce. Today’s laws regarding foods vary from country to country.     3     But when you know the local farmer who grows your food, the chances of it being polluted are greatly reduced.

Buying local foods can also have a beneficial impact on the environment. Buying local, consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities. Besides, if farmers can sell directly to consumers, they will earn more money for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for their soil and keep quality standards high.     4    

    5     This is an open area where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, and meat directly to the public. Once you experience the freshness of local foods for yourself, it might be tough to go back to the supermarket.

【推荐3】Being overweight is one of the biggest problems that many men and women of all ages suffer from. Although everyone wants to lose weight quickly, burning fat is no easy task.    1    . Don’t expect to just read these tips and expect to lose weight while you sleep. It will take a lot of effort on your part to succeed.

It’s very important to drink lots of water while reducing the use of salt.    2    .

Try not to eat the foods that contain high amounts of fats and instead focus on eating foods rich in fiber.

    3     This is the best way to lose weight, as playing a sport can give a person a sense of confidence.

Avoid taking medicines that help reduce your appetite, as they usually have many side effects and can do you more harm than good. Also, you shouldn’t follow unusual diets such as those that focus on drinking large amounts of vitamin-concentrated liquids.    4    .

Finally, everyone should know and understand that being overweight will eventually lead to bigger and more dangerous diseases and conditions, so it is best for us to stay fit before we gain weight while we still have a chance.    5     It’s better for you to take things slowly and start with losing just a few pounds a month and then increasing that.

【推荐2】First aid is the emergency care for a victim’s (受害人) sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available.First aid may save a life or improve certain vital (生命攸关的) signs including pulse, temperature, an unobstructed airway, and breathing.In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim’s condition from worsening and provide relief (解除) from pain.First aid must be carried out as quickly as possible.In the case of the seriously injured, a few minutes can make a difference between a complete recovery and the loss of life.

First-aid measures depend upon a victim’s needs and the provider’s level of knowledge and skills.Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do.Improperly moving a person with a neck injury, for example, can lead to the everlasting spinal injury and paralysis (永久性脊髓伤害和瘫痪).

Despite the variety of injuries possible, several principles of first aid can be used for all emergencies.The first step is to call for the professional medical help.The victim, if conscious (有知觉的), should be reassured that medical aid has been requested, and asked for permission to provide any first aid.Next, assess (估计) the scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, any care that may have already been given, and preexisting conditions (原先就存在的疾病) such as diabetes (糖尿病) or heart trouble.Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.

First aid requires rapid assessment (估计) of victims to determine whether life threatening conditions exist. One method for evaluating (估计) a victim’s condition is known by the acronym (只取首字母缩写词) ABC, which stands for:

A－Airway: Is it open and unobstructed?

B－Breathing: Is the person breathing? Look, listen, and feel for breathing．

C－Circulation: Is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding externally (体表上)? Check the skin color and temperature for the additional indications of circulation problems．

Once the obvious injuries have been evaluated, the injured person’s head should be kept in a neutral position in line with the body. If no evidence exists to suggest the potential skull (头骨) or spinal injury, place the injured person in a comfortable position. Positioned on one side, a victim can throw up without choking (窒息) or obstructing the airway.