A new study shows that fat people in the United States suffer direct economic and social effects because of their size. The findings are from an 8-year study of about 100,000 people. The people who were studied were between the age of 18 and 24 when the research began.
The researchers who carried out the study say they consider the people fat if they are in the top of 5% of the measurement in which weight is linked to height. For example, fat women in the study were about 160 centimeters tall and weighed about 90 kilograms. Fat men in the study were about 175 centimeters tall and weighed 100 kilograms. The researchers say that more than 1,000,000 Americans are that big. The researchers found that fat young women were from wealthy families. The fat women also were 20% less likely to get married and they earned an average of about $6,700 a year less than other women. The study showed less severe effects on fat men. They earned an average of about $3,000 a year less than other men. Fat men also were 11% less likely to get married.
1. The passage mainly tells us ________.| A．the standards of fat people | B．the number of fat Americans |
| C．fat people have fewer advantages | D．how long is the study |
| A．were respected | B．earned less |
| C．were more likely to get married | D．earned more |
| A．economic | B．social |
| C．good | D．serious |
| A．they eat lots of food and do less exercise | B．they are fatter than others |
| C．they are in the top of 5% of the measurement of weight | D．they are in the top of the measurement in which weight is linked to height. |
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【推荐1】As I was reading a recent story in Slate on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy was ruining their life plans, I couldn’t help but think the 20-somethings sounded like a bunch of spoiled children who grew up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, I certainly share their disappointment: my husband and I probably won’t be able to buy a house until we’re in our 40s, and we too are burdened by student loans(贷款). But why should it be any different? Being young persons in America, shouldn’t they take up all of the challenges and opportunities that this country offers?
Consider some of these views shared in the Slate story: Jennifer, 29, owner of a two-bedroom apartment with her husband, worries that she won’t be able to have children for at least a decade because they can’t afford to buy a house yet.
I read that, and I thought, what planet is she living on where you need to own a house in order to have kids? Has she ever visited a developing country? Home ownership is a luxury(奢华), not a fertility requirement.
A 26-year-old in the story despairs(绝望) that he can’t afford to get a Ph.D. in literature. Well, that sounds a bit like expressing disappointment that no one will pay you to write poetry on the beach in Thailand for five years.
Yes, it’s sad that these young people feel so lost. But I think the problem is their extremely high expectations, not economic reality. Beth Kobliner, author of Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties, says that she thinks people’s expectations are slowly adjusting, but today’s 20-somethings grew up at a time when everyone’s wealth appeared to be expanding.
It seems a lot better for our mental health to focus on being grateful－for our one-bedroom apartments, for living in modern cities, or perhaps just for being able to eat three meals a day－than on longing for some kind of luxury life.
1. What makes the author think the 20-somethings sound like a bunch of spoiled children?| A．They expect everything to be easy for them. |
| B．They complain that the economy is spoiling their life plans. |
| C．They are reluctant（不情愿的） to face all of the challenges. |
| D．They are burdened by student loans. |
| A．baby production | B．pleasant |
| C．baby comfort | D．essential |
| A．They can’t have children for at least a decade to buy a house. |
| B．They have only one-bedroom apartment to live in. |
| C．They can’t buy a house until 40 because of student loans. |
| D．They despair at not being able to afford a Ph.D. in literature. |
| A．To tell us what the author’s attitude towards the 20 – somethings. |
| B．To explain why young people can’t afford to buy a house. |
| C．To suggest what we should do when young people’s high hopes create despair. |
| D．To explain what the 20 – something’s high expectations are. |
【推荐2】When did you last write a letter? Properly write one—by hand? In a digital world, sending a text or email is far more convenient than using traditional mail. Well, some people claim that writing still has many benefits, so maybe it’s not time to throw away your ballpoint or fountain pen yet.
These days, when people request things in writing, a typed, electronic document will be accepted. Doing this on a computer means it could be saved, edited, copied and sent via email. But doing a handwritten document is unique: it requires planning and thought, and, as well as practicing your handwriting, it helps you to remember selling and punctuation.
Some experts believe your brain benefits from using old-fashioned pen and paper. This is particularly related to students, because typing notes into a laptop is thought to lack the “tactile feedback” (触觉回馈) to the brain. They think taking note by hand involve cognitive engagement (认知参与) in summarizing, paraphrasing organizing, concept and vocabulary mapping. They also agree that handwriting may improve fine movement skills in your hands and fingers.
There are everyday benefits to using pen and paper too. Writing notes, shopping lists or messages on the back of an envelope can still be useful, quick and convenient. But putting pen to paper in a letter to a friend or loved one can probably have the most influence. Pen pal writer Katherine Moller told the BBC: “In a word where it is so easy to get online email or to send a fast text, it is so personal and so precious to know someone choose to turn off the virtual world to spend some time with you.”
So, while digital skills remain important, don’t get rid of your pens and pencils yet-especially if your smartphone, tablet or laptop runs out of power!
1. Two questions are asked in paragraph 1 to ________.| A．offer background information | B．ask for opinions |
| C．show disagreement | D．lead to the topic |
| A．Because it involves planning, thought and handwriting. |
| B．Because it creates spelling and punctuation. |
| C．Because it does harm to hands and fingers. |
| D．Because it helps the brain recover from disease. |
| A．There are everyday benefits to using pen and paper. |
| B．Writing by hand to someone shows true emotion. |
| C．It is not easy to email or to send a fast text today. |
| D．Digital sills are always important and necessary. |
| A．It’s Time to Throw Away Your Pens |
| B．A World with Writing by Hand |
| C．Do We Still Need to Write by Hand? |
| D．The Birth of Writing by Hand |
【推荐3】In modern times, many teenagers have idols of their own who are always some stars on TV, on the Internet, etc. These stars always think that a slimmer figure may be perfect for themselves. However, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their idols? Do famous stars really have the power to influence people especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the stars these days？Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take, for example, the case of Lindsay Lohan or Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. However, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these stars to exercise and eat less.
It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen stars, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when the personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and stars to endorse products or to star in an up-and-coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, stars are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.
Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the stars, have a very powerful influence on driving teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to prevent bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in and what’s out.
1. What can we learn about Lindsay Lohan according to the passage?| A．She lives a rich and happy life. | B．She lives an unhealthy life. |
| C．She doesn’t get any exercise. | D．She sets a good example for teenagers. |
| A．To keep healthy to face competition. | B．To keep themselves away from the fat. |
| C．To survive under pressure. | D．To satisfy their teenage fans. |
| A．They are in their development period. | B．They are tired of school. |
| C．Their idols often appear in many TV shows. | D．They have nothing to do in their spare time. |
| A．Parents’ Responsibilities | B．Advice on Self-control |
| C．Media’s Bad Influences | D．Bad Influences of Idols |
【推荐1】A car needs gas to run and your body also needs food to work for you. Eating the right kind of food is very important. It can help your body grow strong. so take care of what you eat.
There are four main food groups altogether. The dairy group has food like milk, cheese and sour milk. The other three groups are the meat and fish group, the fruit and vegetable group, and the bread and rice group. Each meal should have at least one food from all four main groups. With all these food together, you will be given enough energy during the day.
It is easy to get into bad eating habits. You may eat your breakfast in a hurry to get to school on time. Or you may not have time for a good lunch. It may seem easy to finish your supper with fish and chips all the time. But you will find yourself tired in these days and you can not think quickly.
Watching what you eat will help keep your body healthy and strong. It is also good to take some exercise. It will help you eat more if you take a walk or play games in the open air. Having a good eating habit with some exercise is the key to your health.
1. Which of the following diets do you think is the best one?| A．Eggs, tomatoes and chicken. |
| B．Milk, bread, cabbages and beef. |
| C．Corn, fish, cream and pork. |
| D．Rice, beancurd (豆腐), apples, fish and chicken. |
| A．Going to school without any breakfast |
| B．Eating fish and chips for supper all the time. |
| C．Having at least one food from all four groups each meal. |
| D．Having different food from all four food groups. |
| A．every person needs food to grow well |
| B．taking exercise can keep your body strong |
| C． the right kind of food with exercise will keep you healthy |
| D． enough energy helps people think more quickly |
| A．The Four Food Groups | B．A Healthy Diet |
| C．Your Body And Food | D．Food And Your Health |
【推荐2】I read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting. But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean to an impatient society like ours? To understand the issue, let’s take a look at three types of “waits”.
The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait, It is without doubt the most annoying of all Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池)as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it’s full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks. This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless.
A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait. This one requires a bit of discipline. Properly preparing packaged noodle soup requires a Forced Wait. Directions are very specific. “Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.” I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly. After all, Forced Waiting requires patience
Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait. This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary. Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen.
Turning one’s life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us. On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it. As long as one doesn’t come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody.
We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting. The next time you’re standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that you’ll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, don’t be desperate. You’re probably just as busy as the next guy.
1. While doing a Watched-Pot Wait we tend to __________.| A．keep ourselves bus | B．get absent-minded | C．grow anxious | D．stay focused |
| A．The Forced Wait requires some self-control. | B．The Forced Wait makes people passive. |
| C．The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions. | D．The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain. |
| A．It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait. | B．It doesn’t always bring the desired result. |
| C．It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait. | D．It doesn’t give people faith and hope. |
| A．Take it seriously | B．Don’t rely on others | C．Do something else | D．Don’t lose heart |
【推荐3】Eat your vegetables. Wash your hands. Always say “please” and “thank you”. We are full of advice for our children, but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. As a result, our children may grow up with clean hands and good manners, but without any idea how to manage their money.
Here are some suggestions that will help guide them their entire lives:
Show them the future.
If your 13-year-old girl were to save $1,000, invest(投资) it at 8% and add $100 every month, by the time she’s 65, she would have $980, 983!
Be careful of credit(信用).
Credit cards can help you buy necessary things and build a credit history, but they must be used responsibly, which means paying off your debt in time. Explain to your children that when you buy something using a credit card, you can easily end up paying two or three times what you would have paid if you used cash.
Teach patience.
Suppose your child wants a new bicycle that costs $150. Rather than paying the cash, give him some regular pocket money and explain that by putting aside, say, $15 each week, he will be able to buy it for himself in only ten weeks.
Provide encouragement.
Tell your children the importance of saving. “For every dollar he or she agrees to save and invest rather than spend, you agree to add another dollar to the pot,” says Cathy Pareto, expert in money planning.
Explain your values.
Values and money are deeply intertwined, says Eilleen Gallo, co-author of The Financially Intelligent Parent. When your child demands that you buy something, explain why you really don’t want to buy it. “You might say, ‘I’d rather save that money for your education,’ ” advises Gallo. Every time you spend or don’t spend money, you have a chance to share your values.
1. The writer thinks that, if a child wants to buy something, his parents should ________.| A．tell him to use a credit card |
| B．give him some regular pocket money |
| C．encourage him to put money away for it |
| D．explain to him the importance of investment |
| A．We are likely to spend more money when using a credit card to buy things. |
| B．Some parents have a problem communicating with their children. |
| C．Parents’ values are more important than their children’s. |
| D．Nothing is more important than health and habits. |
| A．children follow their parents’ advice |
| B．parents teach their children how to deal with money |
| C．children manage their pocket money in a proper way |
| D．parents save more money for the children’s education |
