buttery popcorn sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday night
—and it could be, if you are willing to share your popcorn with the
entire row of moviegoers around you.
A review of the nutritional contents of movie-theater popcorn reveals
an alarming amount of fat, salt and calories in even the smallest sizes.
The study, mad by Dr. Nestle from the Center for Science in the Public
Interest, checked popcorn from three movie theater chains and detailed
The contents of all parts offered.
A large tub of popcorn at Regal Cinemas, for example, holds 20 cups of popcorn and has 1,200 calories, 980 milligrams of sodium(钠)and 60 grams of saturated(饱和)fat.
Not so hungry? The medium size popcorn, which comes in a bag, contains the same amount as the large. And even the small, at 1l cups, delivers 670 calories 550 milligranis of sodium 24 grams of saturated fat.
The findings may surprise those who choose popcorn at the concession stand(货摊) because they believe it is a relatively healthy snack. In fact, plain air-popped popcorn is low in calories and free of saturated fat. Movie theater popcorn, however, is popcorn, however, is popped in oil — often coconut oil, which is 90 percent saturated fat. Add salt to the enormous portions(部分),and your once-healthy snack turns into a health killer.
Even the “healthiest” sample of popcorn tested, a small size from AMC containing 6 cups of popcorn, had 370 calories, enough to share with a friend, eating one grain at a time to make it last the length of a movie.
The third movie theater chain tested. Cinemark, is slightly better than its competitors because it pops its popcorn in non-hydrogenated canola oil instead of coconut oil. Cinemark’s large tub contains 17 cups of popcorn with 910 calories and 4 grams of saturated fat, as well as up to 1,500 milligrams of sodium — nearly enough for the entire day.
One way to make your popcorn healthier? Ask the theater to pop a portion without salt. Two of the movie theaters that had their popcorn tested said they would oblige such a request. The best way to make your movie snack healthier, however, would be to skip the popcorn — and the concession stand — altogether.
“You could share a tub of popcorn with 10 friends.” Dr. Nestle said. “Or, what a concept, watch the movie without eating anything.” K^S*5U.C#O
1. The underlined word in the passage can be replaced by “ ”.
A.refuse | B.agree | C.meet | D.oppose |
A.popcorn with much salt will be healthier |
B.plain air-popped popcorn has no saturated fat at all |
C.popcorn from Regal cinemas contains the least unhealthy substances |
D.only the three movie theatre chains provide popcorn for the moviegoers |
A.to eat nothing at all |
B.to choose plain air-popped popcorn |
C.to share a large tub of popcorn with your 10 friends |
D.to buy popcorn popcorn popped in non-hydrogenated canola oil |
A.Bad Eating Habit | B.Popular Food |
C.Movie Theater Food | D.Popcorn’s Dark Secret |
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【推荐1】When I was small, my grandmother died. I was so sad that l had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying.
So it came as no surprise to learn that scientists believe crying and laughing come frome the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages, scientists are discovering that so, too, does crying.
Whatever it takes for us to release pressure is important to our emotional health, and a study found that 85 percent of women and 73 percent of men report feeling better after crying.
Besides, tears attract help from other people. Researchers agree that when we cry, people around us become kinder and friendly and they are more ready to provide support and comfort. Tears also enable us to understand our emotions better; sometimes we don't even know we're very sad until we cry. We learn about our emotions through crying, and then we can deal with them.
Just as crying can be healthy, not crying—holding back tears of anger, pain or suffering—can be bad for physical health. Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure and heart problems. If you have a health problem, doctors will certainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying, don't fight it. It's a natural and healthy-emotional response.
1. Why did the father try to cheer his daughter up?A.Because she was crying. |
B.Because she never had tears. |
C.Because she was very sad. |
A.提高 | B.释放 | C.保持 |
A.Women cry more than men. |
B.When you cry, people will care about you more. |
C.Laughing has many health disadvantages. |
A.head problems |
B.blood pressure problems |
C.heart problems |
A.How to Keep Healthy | B.Why We Cry | C.Power of Tears |
【推荐2】Shy Parents, Shy Children — Parent workshop Series
The workshop is designed for shy parents of shy children, with the unique emphasis on teaching specific methods of building your child’s self-respect and social comfort level, while at the same time building your own. Participants are chosen before being admitted to the workshop to help make sure the workshop is a good fit for your needs.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, from November 8th to 12th
Fee: $435
Shake Your Shyness: Intensive Weekend
The workshop is intended to meet the needs of adults who are unable to attend the Parent Workshop Series due to distance or scheduling limits. It’ll help you learn the basic skills that help overcome shyness. Be prepared to come to class early and set aside time for homework on Saturday night.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: Saturdays & Sundays in spring
Fee: $1,150
Parenting the Shy Child
Shy children need our help. In this class, we’ll cover the basics — the origins of shyness, methods of overcoming shyness, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child fit in at school, etc.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, from November 16th to 18th
Fee: $95
Overcoming Shyness: Skills-Training for Adolescents: Workshop
This is a special class for adolescents designed to teach social skills shy people are afraid to use. We’ll cover everything from how to start conversations with strangers to ways to calm your nerves when you do. You’ll learn what makes some people more popular than others and simple things you can do to feel more like you fit it.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, on December 18th
Fee: $75
1. What are the classes designed for?A.Overcoming shyness. | B.Building confidence. | C.Scheduling time. | D.Starting conversations. |
A.It focuses on language skills. | B.It is offered only at weekends. |
C.It assigns a lot of housework. | D.It is designed for shy children. |
A.$1,150. | B.$435. | C.$95. | D.$75. |
【推荐3】We all have stress sometimes. Stress comes from good or bad things that happen to us. For some people, it happens before having to speak in public, while for others, it might be because of a first date. What causes stress for you may not be stressful for someone else.
When you are stressed, you feel as though you are in danger, which speeds up your heart, makes you breathe faster, and gives you a burst (迸发) of energy.
Sometimes stress is useful. It can encourage you to get things done quickly. For example, it helps you finish an important job on time. But if stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can cause diseases and bad feelings. That’s why you need to deal with it immediately when you feel the bad results of stress. The sooner, the better.
The first step to deal with your stress is to try to find out the cause of the stress. It is usually caused by too much work, money worries, or a bad relationship. If you know the cause of your stress, pull yourself out from it or change the situation. Even if you are only able to get away for a few seconds or minutes, the break is important for it can lead to the final disappearance of stress. If you can’t find out the cause of your stress, you need to discuss your situation with your family, friends, or someone who can help. Talking with others can help you find ways to relax and calm down. Listening to music and taking exercise are also of great help.
1. Which of the following is NOT true according to the first three paragraphs?A.People feel stressed for different reasons. |
B.Not all stress is bad for our health. |
C.Stress makes the heart beat faster. |
D.Stress always makes us feel bad. |
A.we’d better finish our important job ahead of time |
B.the earlier we know the bad results of stress, the better |
C.we should manage our stress as quickly as possible |
D.it’s necessary for us to turn to a doctor for help |
A.Understand the bad results of stress. |
B.Look for ways to pull you out of stress. |
C.Find out what is making you stressed. |
D.Have a break for a short time. |
A.the cause of stress |
B.the ways to control stress |
C.the role of music and exercise in reducing stress |
D.the importance of discussing your stress with others |
A.What happens when you are under stress? |
B.What can you do about stress? |
C.What are the causes of stress? |
D.How do you work out your stress level? |
【推荐1】How to Keep Calm under Pressure
Exam pressure, deadlines, job interviews and presentations can all make you feel like a nervous wreck (身心俱疲的人)
First, a breathing exercise.
Take a deep belly breath through your nose for five seconds, hold it for a second, then push all the air out through your nose, slowly, counting to five.
Now you’re ready for the humming (哼唱).
The final tip is to focus.
When you’re busy it’s tempting (诱人) to multi-task, but if you want to stay calm and actually get stuff done, don t.
A.Make sure the counting accurate. |
B.Repeat a few times and you’ll feel calmer. |
C.Scans show your brain can only do one thing at a time. |
D.A single note, your favourite tune, literally anything will do. |
E.So next time you feel panic rising, remember to stop for a mental relax. |
F.So next time you feel panic rising, remember to breathe, hum and focus. |
G.Here are three easy and reliable techniques you can use to keep calm under pressure. |
Not long ago, my wife, PJ, and I tried a new diet—not to lose a little weight but to answer an annoying question about climate change. Scientists have reported recently that the world is bending up even faster than predicted only a few years ago, and that the consequences could be severe if we don’t keep reducing emissions(排放)of carbon dioxide(CO2)and other greenhouse gases that are trapping heat in our atmosphere. 21世纪We decided to try an experiment. For one month we recorded our personal emissions of CO2. . We wanted to see how much we could cut back, so we went on a strict diet. The average US household(家庭)produces about 150 pounds of CO2 a day by doing common-place things like turning on air-conditioning or driving cars. That’s more than twice the European average and almost five times the global average, mostly because Americans drive more and have bigger houses. But how much should we try to reduce? For an answer, I checked with Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth. In his book, he had challenged readers to make deep cuts in personal emissions to keep the world from reaching extremely important
Good advice, I thought. I’d opened our bedroom windows to let in the wind. We’d gotten so used to keeping our air-conditioning going around the clock. I’d almost forgotten the windows even opened. We should not let this happen again. It’s time for us to change our habits if necessary.
1. Why did the author and his wife try a new diet?
A.To take special kinds of food | B.To respond to climate change. | C.To lose weight | D.To improve their health |
A.freezing points | B.burning points | C.melting points | D.boiling points |
A.it is necessary to keep the air-conditioning on all the time .. | B.it seems possible for every household to cut emissions of CO2 | C.the average US household produces about 3,000 pounds of CO2 a month. | D.the average European household produces about 1,000 pounds of CO2 a month. |
A.Saving Energy Starts at Home | B.Changing Our Habits Begins at work |
C.Changing Climate Sounds Reasonable | D.Reducing Emissions of CO2 Proves Difficult |
【推荐3】There’s no single best way to cheer someone up when they are feeling down.
Write them a handwritten note. If you want to cheer someone up, you don’t have to write a six-page letter detailing every happy thing you can think of.
Have a movie night. Perhaps you won’t be talking a lot during the movie, but it’s an excuse to come together with the person you’re trying to support. Sometimes they just need a little company when they’re feeling down.
Bring them their favorite food. Surprising someone with their favorite meal is an act of kindness that many like. They’re called our “comfort foods” for a reason, and sharing them will help your friends feel better.
A.Try something new together. |
B.Talk about interesting things. |
C.It shows them that you value them. |
D.Often, it just depends on the person. |
E.Being close to someone can help them feel less alone. |
F.A simple note with a supportive sentence or a little card will be OK. |
G.Plus, sharing a meal together is a good chance to chat about whatever they want. |
【推荐1】The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Melinda sits in the rose garden of the nursing home. She is recalling old times as she waits for her family’s arrival. The nursing home has been Melinda’s new settlement ever since Thomas passed away a week ago. Thomas had fought a long and hard battle against lung cancer for three years. Unfortunately, he has broken the promise that he and Melinda had made: to be with each other for every birthday. Melinda knew this was unrealistic(不现实的) but agreed to the promise for Thomas’s sake.
“Thomas, you are completely a dreamer!” Melinda shouted to Thomas as he dragged on about living on an island with his beautiful wife. That’s what she loved about him most - he had a vivid imagination. They got married at age eighteen and began having children right away. Mary came within the year, followed by Thomas Benjamin II, Lilly- Ann, and Joseph “Little Joey” George. The family lived an exultant life filled with laughter and love.
“Mom! ” Lilly shouted, but it really sounded like a howl. Melinda had lost herself in thinking about the life she had shared with her late husband. Lilly pushed her down the long dark halls of the nursing home until they arrived at the recreational room.
When the doors opened, Melinda put her hand over her mouth and was completely speechless. The room was crowded with the people nearest and dearest to her and the warmth and love was felt instantly. The night went on; stories and cocktails were shared and everything was perfect.
However, when Melinda caught a moment to herself she looked around at her family. With a smile on her face, she raised her Manhattan and called out for a toast. “This one is for you, Thomas, though you are not here.”
1. Why did Thomas break his promise? ________A.He was busy with his work. | B.He stopped loving Melinda. |
C.He had to serve in the army. | D.He died of lung cancer. |
A.Joseph George. | B.Lilly-Ann. | C.Mary. | D.Thomas Benjamin II. |
A.peaceful | B.happy | C.stressful | D.simple |
A.Melinda missed her husband badly. | B.Melinda was tired of noise. |
C.Melinda’s children forgot their father. | D.Melinda liked to drink alcohol. |
Whether loving, cold or extremely funny, some of the greatest characters in literature are mothers. Below are just a few examples of very different mothers from different authors.
The Railway Children –by Edith Nesbit
When their father is taken away one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyliss are broken suddenly into small pieces. They and their mother are forced to move from their comfortable London home to a simple cottage in the country where their mother writes books to make ends meet.
The Dwelling Place –by Catherine Cookson
In the 1830s, Cissy Brody and her young siblings(兄弟姐妹) are forced to leave their farm cottage when both of their parents die. Determined that they will not enter the frightening workhouse, young Cissy takes on the parental responsibility and moves them to live in a small cave on the wilderness where they will face many hardships before finding a happy ending.
Little Women –by Louisa May Alcott
The mother, Mrs March, is the glue that holds the family together through the Civil War as we follow the lives of Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth, her daughters. Their father is away serving as a Chaplain(神父). Having lost their fortune, their mother must use all her resources to keep the family together, which she does extremely well.
Pride and Prejudice –by Jane Austen
Sometimes talkative and materialistic, yet strangely likeable, Mrs Bennet guides her five daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia towards suitable marriages. Nothing will stand in her way although sometimes her behavior does scare away suitable suitors. Sometimes touching and at other times extremely funny, it never fails to make readers smile.
1. Which book mentions the mother who makes a living by writing?A.The Railway Children. | B.The Dwelling Place. |
C.Little Women. | D.Pride and Prejudice. |
A.Roberta. | B.Cissy Brody. | C.Amy March. | D.Elizabeth. |
A.They were written at the same period. |
B.They were set in the same background. |
C.They describe children’s life at school. |
D.They show greatness of main characters. |
【推荐3】I wouldn't describe myself as a fashion-lover and I don't usually spend a great deal of money on clothes. However, I do love cheap ones and I am terrible at throwing away old clothes. Some people cannot understand this. If it's old, why would you want to keep it? Well, the answer is simple. Clothes are memories and, just like memories, they can be sweet and precious.
My favorite jacket is a black and white wool one with a cool print. There are several holes in it, and even a big hole in the pocket when I happen to set it on fire ... Oops. I really should throw it away but I can't bring myself to do it.It reminds me of one of my favorite travels.I bought it in a market on the suburbs(郊区)of Lima,Peru.The first time I wore it,I was on a trip to an amazing water and light show in a park on that day.My friend and I had so much fun and I've made many memories wearing that jacket ever since.
It's the same with jewellery too. My friend made me a beautiful necklace with a piece of glass from the island where I grew up. She gave it to me so I would always have apiece of home with me. It's one of the loveliest gifts I' ve ever received and I haven't taken it off since then. Perhaps one day it will break somehow, but I could never throw it away.
1. What does the underlined word "It" in Para.2 refer to?A.The pocket. | B.The fire. |
C.The jacket. | D.The travel. |
A.Unlucky. | B.Exciting. |
C.Tiring. | D.Disappointing. |
A.It was made of glass. |
B.A friend lent it to the author. |
C.It was thrown away. |
D.The author broke it carelessly. |
A.Don't Spend Too Much on Travel |
B.What Old Things Can Bring Us |
C.Never Buy Any Cheap Things |
D.How Jewellery Is Made by Hand |
【推荐1】Life is difficult.
It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.
Most do not fully see this truth. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.
What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.
Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test that tells us success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin
Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.
1. From the passage, it can be inferred that __________.A.everybody has problems |
B.we become stronger by meeting and solving the problems of life |
C.life is difficult because our problems bring us pain |
D.people like to complain about their problems |
A.save space | B.persuade readers |
C.make readers laugh | D.get reader’s attention |
A.Most people feel life is easy. |
B.the writer feels life is easy |
C.the writer likes to complain about his problems |
D.most people complain about how hard their lives are |
A.we do not learn from experience | B.we do not learn when we are pain |
C.pain teaches us important lessons | D.pain cannot be avoided |
【推荐2】The year I turned fifty, I resolved to do something new every day. However, balancing 365 new things with work and family, while still managing to do the laundry and get dinner on the table every night, was not always easy. In the early weeks of the project, I found it difficult to find so many new things.
It wasn’t long before my friends learned that I was open to almost anything I could consider a new thing, and the invitations began pouring in not just from friends, but friends of friends. As a result, my life was new. I went dog sledding. I attended a fashion show. I went to numerous lectures on all kinds of topics that I never would have previously considered useful or interesting and found something to appreciate in every single one. I even signed up immediately when learning about a local group trying to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by doing something unusual.
As time went by, whenever I learned about something that seemed remarkable, I did what I could to pursue it. Instead of “Why”, I began to ask “Why not”. Now I find it is easier to just keep my eyes open to the possibilities that surrounded me. It turned out that there were new things everywhere, and all I had to do was make a little effort to enjoy them.
I looked back on the year. It doesn’t matter to me that many of my “new things” weren’t exactly meaningful. What matters is how to make full use of them when discovering there is an endless number of new things for me. It seemed to me an obvious sign that at fifty, my life was full of promise. I could continue to grow, stretch my wings, and learn more every day for the rest of my life. I enjoyed the idea of something new, and it gave me a reason to welcome each day as an opportunity to experience the world a little differently.
1. Which of the following can best describe the author’s feeling according to Paragraph 1?A.Better late than never. | B.Action speaks louder than words. |
C.Saying is one thing but doing is another. | D.Experience is the best teacher. |
A.Skeptical. | B.Appreciative. | C.Cautious. | D.Tolerant. |
A.Make the most of new things. | B.Wait for your life to start over. |
C.Try to find more new things. | D.Never say never when in trouble. |
A.Dream for a New Life | B.The Value of Friendship |
C.Remarkable New Things | D.A Year of New Things |
【推荐3】Li Zixuan is a junior middle school student. He is now studying in Grade 9. He has had many dreams since he was little. But as time goes by, some new dreams have appeared and some old ones have disappeared. However, only one dream is still in his mind.
Li Zixuan says that when he was a child, he heard about rockets and spaceships. At first, he didn’t know what they were. From his father, he knew that scientists made rockets to carry things into space, and spaceships were used to carry people through space. From then on, he has had a real interest in space. Every time he sees beautiful stars and the moon in the sky at night, he gets very excited. He is always dreaming that he can fly to space to look at the earth one day. His mother knows about his dream and often encourages him.
In school, Li Zixuan learned that the first man flew into space in 1961 and later, more astronauts succeeded in traveling into space. Some astronauts even landed on the moon. His teacher always encourages him to learn more. He knows not everyone has a chance to travel into space. More importantly, before he can fly to space, he must be trained specially.
Li Zixuan knows it’s not easy to achieve his dream, but he decides to try his best. He says I’ve had this dream for many years. It has brought me a lot of joy and always gives me power. Even if it doesn’t come true in the end, I won’t be sorry.”
1. What does the boy want to be when he grows up?A.A scientist. | B.A pilot. | C.An engineer. | D.An astronaut. |
A.His father. | B.His mother. | C.His teacher. | D.His friend. |
A.Study very hard. | B.Get a driving license. |
C.Do exercise every day. | D.Get some special training. |
A.Dreams of a Boy | B.The Love of a Father |
C.An Excellent Hobby | D.An Unusual Experience |