Weight loss doesn’t happen just by turning down dessert. Here, three women share the biggest motivators in their weight-loss journeys and the simple changes they made to actually achieve their health goals.
Alyssa GreeneThe stress of starting college and continuous late nights caused Alyssa Greene to develop an unhealthy relationship with her body. Though she exercised, she didn’t pay much attention to her diet and her overall health until she realized a change had to be made. Over the next 2.5 years, she self-educated about nutrition and learnt what and how much to eat to get the results she wanted.
Today, Greene has lost 50 pounds and relies on self-discipline as her key motivator. “I do what I want for me, no one else,” she says. “For people who have a hard time making a lifestyle change because of family or friends or a significant other, it really boils down to discipline.”
Tanisha CommodoreFor years, Tanisha Commodore left no stone unturned when it came to weight loss strategies. After trying countless workout programmes and weight-loss diets, the desperate influencer began entertaining the idea of going to Mexico for weight-loss surgery when her friend happened to recommend a special diet. Over eight months, Commodore lost 80 pounds. “You didn’t put it on overnight, so don’t expect to lose it overnight,” she notes.
Denita ElizabethAt one point, Denita Elizabeth weighed over 250 pounds and couldn’t remember what it felt like to be healthy. Having made up her mind to make a change, Elizabeth signed up for a SoulCycle membership. Today she’s lost 100 pounds. “Not only had my strength increased, but my whole body composition changed,” says Elizabeth. “Remember: you need to develop discipline and commitment for the moments when you don’t feel like it.”
1. How did Greene lose weight?| A．By working out. | B．By changing eating habits. |
| C．By enhancing motivation. | D．By going to bed early. |
| A．Try different strategies. | B．Eat a strict diet. |
| C．Be patient. | D．Get gym membership. |
| A．They are college students. |
| B．They are disciplined. |
| C．They are motivated by others. |
| D．They have achieved their goals quickly. |
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【推荐1】CBC is a famous air company which has over twenty planes carrying passengers and goods, flying along 12 fixed lines all over the world. Its service is very good but some passengers are still not satisfied with it and that is why in 2003 and 2004 the company received letters of complaints from consumers or passengers who pointed out over a dozen kinds of problems which are divided in groups in the following table. Those about passengers’ things carried by the plane are Baggage problems. Customer service refers to service work with passengers are not satisfied with. Over -sales of seats are about the fact that more seats are sold and as a result the plane is too crowded to be safe. Refund problems appear when passengers fail to receive the money paid back to them because of what they have lost. Fares are problems about the price of tickets.
Consumer Complaints Received By the CBC
| Category(种类) | 2003 | 2004 |
| Flight problems | 20.2% | 22.1% |
| Baggage | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Customer service | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Over-sales of seats | 10.5% | 11.8% |
| Refund problems | 10.1% | 8.1% |
| Fares | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Reservation & Ticketing | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| Tours | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| Smoking | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Advertising | 1.2% | 1.01% |
| Credit | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Special passengers | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Others | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Total Number of Complaints | 2,988 | 1,792 |
1. About how many complaints about Credit were received by the CBC in 2003?
| A．28 | B．29 | C．30 | D．31 |
| A．40% | B．60% | C．75% | D．100% |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
a. In 2003 and in 2004, complaints about Flight problem, Baggage, and Customer service
together took about 50 percent of all consumer complaints received by the CBC Company.
b. The number of special passengers complaints was unchanged from 2003 to 2004.
c. From 2003 to 2004 the number of Flight problem complaints increased by more than 2 percent.
| A．only a | B．only b | C．a and b | D．a and c |
| A．customers are not satisfied with CBC |
| B．sometimes CBC sells more tickets than its plane’s fixed seats |
| C．CBC has more than twenty planes which fly to all the capital cities of the world |
| D．customers can only buy tickets with ready money |
【推荐2】Art is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful. Why, then, is art still so widely considered to be the easy subject at school insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort?
Art can connect culture with commercial (商业的) products in a way that not many other things can; art brings money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert they are paying for the art product—music, sure, maybe even hotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible experience, a unique atmosphere and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don’t just want material things anymore they want to experience life—the arts are a perfect crossover between culture and commerce.
Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion, and their expression of common values through artworks in honour of events significant to a nation’s experience.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people’s well-being. The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages. Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. Participating in the arts is essential for child development: encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life
Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.
1. Art products differ from most other commercial products because ________.| A．they have both commercial and cultural values |
| B．they are more expensive and difficult to understand |
| C．they provide the chance to escape from material life |
| D．they are created only to meet people’s emotional needs |
| A．Arts strengthen social connections. |
| B．Arts have always been highly valued. |
| C．Arts promise kids a successful life. |
| D．Arts influence people more physically than mentally. |
| A．How Art Cures Our Hearts |
| B．Art: A Bridge Between Cultures |
| C．How Art Benefits Communities |
| D．Art: A Blessing to Humankind |
| ABOUT LIPITOR Lipitor is a prescription medicine．Along with diet and exercise，it lowers “bad，’ cholesterol(胆固醇)in your blood．It can also raise “good'’ cholesterol· Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors， including family history of early heart disease，high blood pressure，age and smoking· |
| WHO IS LIPITOR FOR? Who can take LIPITOR： ．People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise ·Adults and children over l0 Who should NOT take LIPITOR： ．Women who are pregnant，may be pregnant，or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unborn baby． ．women who are breast-feeding．Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby． · People with liver(肝脏)problems |
| POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR Serious side effects in a small number of people： ．Muscle(肌肉)problems that can lead to kidney(肾脏)problems，including kidney failure ．Liver problems．Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it． Call your doctor right away if you have： ．Unexplained muscle pain or weakness，especially if you have a fever or feel very tired ．Swelling of the face，lips，tongue，and／or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing · Stomach pain Some common side effects of LIPITOR are： · Muscle pain · Upset stomach · Changes in some blood tests |
| HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR DO： · Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor． · Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor． · Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food． · If you miss a dose(一剂)，take it as soon as you remember．But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose，wait．Take the next dose at your regular time． Don’t： · Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor． · Do not stal-t new medicines before talking to your doctor． |
1. What is a major function of Lipitor?
| A．To help quit smoking. | B．To control blood pressure. |
| C．To improve unhealthy diet. | D．To lower "bad" cholesterol. |
| A．breast-feeding women | B．women who are pregnant |
| C．adults having heart disease | D．teenagers with liver problems |
| A．change the amount of your next dose |
| B．eat more when taking your next dose |
| C．have a dose as soon as you remember |
| D．take the next dose at your regular time |
| A．Face swelling. | B．Upset stomach |
| C．Kidney failure. | D．Muscle weakness. |
| A．To teach patients ways for quick recovery. |
| B．To present a report on a scientific research. |
| C．To show the importance of a good lifestyle. |
| D．To give information about a kind of medicine |
【推荐1】The other day I was doing some shopping and a homeless man, who was untidy and spent most of the time talking to no one, walked toward a group of us at the checkout stand. I overheard him say to the man in front of me, “I don’t want to steal from this store... would you buy me some food?”
The man in front of me pretended not to hear him; it was as if he were not there. I waited patiently for my turn to be questioned, but it never came. So I asked him, “Can I buy you something to eat?” He gladly accepted. The man got a bag and began putting cupcakes in the bag. As my things were being rung up I watched the man put the cupcakes into the bag; 1, 2, 3... He finally stopped and I asked him how many he had got and he replied 6.
The cashier looked at me in surprise and then added them to my order. After I was through, the man was walking around the store; he said he wanted something to drink, too. The cashier seemed to be keeping a close eye on him. I admit I was too, as I didn’t want him to steal anything either! I told the cashier that if he got a drink I’d just pay for it.
In the end, we both ended up leaving the store, but he stood right outside holding the cupcakes and talking to himself. Or maybe he was talking with someone who he thought was there.
This man’s circumstances (处境) made me sad. How many of our homeless also suffer from a mental illness? Maybe that’s even what led him to be homeless. I also thought about the watchful eye the cashier and I kept over him. Maybe for different reasons, I still hope to run into him again someday, and maybe we can sit down and have lunch together.
1. What did the other man do when asked by the homeless man?| A．He gave him some money for food. | B．He walked him to the checkout stand. |
| C．He did not react to his request at all. | D．He offered to buy him some cupcakes. |
| A．Because he doubted if a theft might happen. |
| B．Because he thought the man might need help. |
| C．Because it was his duty to watch the customers. |
| D．Because it helped speed up the check-out process. |
| A．He thanked the author. | B．He spoke to himself |
| C．He talked with someone. | D．He ate the cupcakes. |
| A．Positive. | B．Honest. | C．Caring. | D．Responsible. |
【推荐2】As Christmas Eve approached, I found myself in New York City, far from my family and friends in Taiwan. I was feeling homesick and lonely, but my Jewish friend, Rachel, who, like me, doesn’t get connected with Christmas due to any religious things, invited me to join her for a dinner in a Chinese restaurant. She explained that it was a tradition for many Jewish people to celebrate this holiday by eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve.
We went to Jing Fong, a fancy restaurant in Chinatown. The place was packed with people, and the atmosphere was lively and festive. We ordered a variety of dishes. Everything was delicious, and I felt grateful to be sharing this experience with Rachel. As we ate, we talked about our families and our cultures. We laughed and joked, and for a moment, I forgot about my homesickness.
A moment later, a group of carolers (唱圣诞歌的人) came into the restaurant, singing Christmas songs. At first, I was puzzled. Why were they singing in a Chinese restaurant? But then I realized that this was part of the magic of New York City. People from all different cultures and backgrounds could come together and celebrate the holidays in their own way. Rachel and I joined in the singing, and soon the whole restaurant was filled with music. It was a beautiful moment, and I felt blessed to be part of it.
What a night! I learned that even when you’re far from home, you can still find joy and connection with others. Rachel and I may come from different cultures, but we shared amazing food, joyful music, and most importantly heartfelt company. And that’s exactly what all the holidays are all about.
1. Why did Rachel invite the author to join her for dinner?| A．To show respect to God |
| B．To celebrate Christmas in the Jewish way |
| C．To share stories about their families |
| D．To forget about their homesickness |
| A．Fearful | B．Joyful |
| C．Disappointed | D．Confused |
| A．By focusing on religious traditions |
| B．By celebrating with family and friends |
| C．By enjoying a variety of festive dishes |
| D．By embracing diverse ways of celebration |
| A．A personal blog | B．A commercial promotion brochure |
| C．A travel guide of New York | D．An academic article |
【推荐3】I dropped out of college after my freshman year. Three years later, I quit a dead-end job and returned to college. I saw school as my way out.
But I quickly found myself facing the same roadblocks that had caused me to quit before: I was confused with college-level algebra(代数)and a heavy workload of reading and writing assignments. Moreover, I was unsure of my career(事业)direction. I was ready to drop out again. Then a smartly-dressed woman walked confidently to the front of my English composition class. “Look at you! Look at each and every one of you,” she said. “You’re here to change your lives for the better. And you’re going to make it!” I can’t remember the rest of the speech, but it changed the course of my college career, and my life.
Mrs. Smith didn’t know me from any of the other 40 faces in her classroom, but I felt she was speaking directly to me. Having trouble keeping up with the workload? Break it down into small pieces, and set up a schedule that suits you. If college algebra is too difficult, drop back to introductory college math. As for English composition, she gave us writing assignments we could relate to. “Go for the best, kid. You’re worth it,” she’d say.
I graduated from that college and went on to get my bachelor’s degrees. Today, as a college teacher, each fall when I stand in front of a new class, I think of Mrs. Smiths and how much teachers can affect their students. She couldn’t have known it when she gave that pep talk, but she made a huge difference in my life.
1. Why did the author want to quit school again?| A．He wanted to return to his job. |
| B．He decided on his future career. |
| C．The pressure seemed too much. |
| D．Many changes took place in his life. |
| A．She made him feel relaxed. |
| B．She helped him with algebra. |
| C．She talked to him directly. |
| D．She brought him courage and faith. |
| A．He learnt to be a better teacher. |
| B．He didn’t finish his college education. |
| C．He became Mrs. Smith’s favorite student. |
| D．He didn’t understand the writing assignments. |
| A．Always believe in yourself. |
| B．Never quit before trying. |
| C．Experience is worth valuing. |
| D．A lady changed my life in time. |
【推荐1】This is not a diet. It's a simple way to lose weight. Your don’t have to give up the food you love or join a gym. You just follow some habits thin people have. Keep them, and you'll become thin.
◆Wake-up
When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out, lean forward (前俯) until you feel sore (酸痛的) in your back. It will use up 10 calories.
◆Start with soup
Order a clear soup, and have it before the main food. In this way, you'll feel fuller, so you’ll eat less when the main food comes.
◆An apple or more a day
Apples are full of fiber (纤维) and water, so your stomach will want less. Studies show that people who eat at least three apples or pears a day may lose weight.
◆Talk it up
Every time you use the cellphone, stand up and walk around. Heavy peoples it on average two and a half hours more each day than thin people. This skill is very important as standing up and walking around will burn up 50 or more calories. Use these skills, and you will have a big weight loss.
1. The text is to encourage you to .| A．go on a diet | B．give up your favorite foods |
| C．join a gym | D．follow some habits of thin people |
| A．Sit up quickly in the morning. | B．Have soup before the main food. |
| C．Eat rice instead of apples. | D．Sit down when using a cellphone. |
| A．Stand up and walk around. | B．Sit quietly. |
| C．Lie on the bed. | D．Eat an apple. |
【推荐2】If you’ve followed dieting advice and experienced significant weight loss, only to have it return; you’re not alone. It’s also not your fault. The human body is designed to maintain balance as much as possible. In a restricted calorie environment, the body adapts to using fewer calories each day to function. This leads to a slowing in metabolism, which makes it even. more difficult to lose weight and ultimately leads to gaining weight again. Muscle is more metabolically active than fat, which means it burns more calories at rest than fat does. If your body starts breaking down muscle to fuel its basic functions, that can further slow your metabolism and make losing weight and keeping it off long term difficult.
Because the body wants to preserve weight, a slow approach to losing extra pounds is healthier than sharply cutting calories. It’s better to pace your weight loss by eating just enough calories to keep you at insufficiency while still meeting most of your body s energy needs. This will help keep your metabolism working efficiently.
Determining the number of calories you need to eat to meet that rate of weight loss will depend on several factors, including your age, starting weight, activity level and sex. Candace Pumper, a staff dietitian with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, says, “The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position statement on adult weight management recommends 1,200 to 1,500 calories per day for women and 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day for men to support weight loss.”
She notes, however, those guidelines are “not meant to substitute for professional nutritional advice or treatment. It’s recommended individuals follow the advice of their dietitian’s guidance regarding appropriate calorie intake, as many factors affect calorie needs.” She also notes that if one is looking to lose weight quickly, he has to work with and be supervised by a health care provider.
1. Why do people gain weight after dieting for long?| A．The muscle burns fewer calories at rest than fat. | B．The body functions slowly because of dieting. |
| C．It is hard to strike a balance while in hunger. | D．It is impossible to have a long-term effect. |
| A．Being improper. | B．Being unhealthy |
| C．Being inadequate. | D．Being unnecessary. |
①age ②weight ③identity ④gender
| A．②③④ | B．①②③ | C．①②④ | D．①③④ |
| A．Individual efforts matter a lot. | B．Professional advice is important. |
| C．Calorie needs vary from person to person. | D．Care providers can be relied on for weight gain. |
【推荐3】This is not a diet. It's a simple way to lose weight. And you don' t even have to give up the food you love or join a gym. You just follow some habits that lean people have. Keep them, and you'll become thin.
Wake-up
When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out, bend forward until you feel a stretch in your back. It will burn about 10 calories (热量单位,卡路里).
Start with soup
When you have a meal, order a clear soup, and have it before having the main food. In this way, you'll feel fuller, so you'll eat less when the main food comes.
An apple (or more) a day
Apples are full of fiber (纤维) and water, so your stomach will want less. The study shows that people who eat at least three apples a day lose weight.
Stand up and walk around
Every time you use the mobile phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average two and a half hours more each day than thin people. This skill is very important as standing up and walking around will burn 50 or more calories.
Use these skills, and you will have a big weight loss.
1. What’s the purpose of this passage ?| A．To tell people how to enjoy a better life. |
| B．To advise people to eat apples every day. |
| C．To give some tips on how to lose weight. |
| D．To advise people to get rid of bad habits. |
| A．Because apples are delicious. | B．Because apples are full of fiber and water. |
| C．Because apples are sour. | D．Because only apples are filled with calories. |
| A．getting up without using your hands helps burn calories |
| B．eating apples every day is good for people’s health |
| C．it’s good to walk around while talking on the phone |
| D．you have to join a gym if you want to lose weight |
| A．Medicine | B．Health | C．Family | D．Teaching |
