LONDON—Manchester is Britain’s fattest city, a survey for “Men’s Health” has found, beating Glasgow for the first time since the magazine started examining the issue three years ago.
Editor Pete Muir said the survey had looked at a variety of factors (因素) from gym membership to heart disease rates to find the fattest city. “Manchester has more fast food restaurants than anywhere else in the UK,” he told Reuters. “People are taking the easy choice —eating and then just sitting in front of the TV.”
Manchester’s problem is part of a wider trend (趋势). On Thursday, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) blamed (责备) a lack of exercise and poor diet for a fifth of adult Britons being obese (过度肥胖的). “Obesity is a major risky factor related to heart disease, diabetes and premature death (糖尿病和早亡),” said an ONS survey. “None of the 108 young men in the survey reported eating five portions of fruit or vegetables on average each day.”
In Manchester, the head of the city’s public health programs said he did not believe that they were necessarily the fattest city, but that they did have problems and were aiming to address them. Social deprivation (贫困) was a major factor. “One of the myths is that the stressed-out (压力大的) rich businessman is the one who is overweight,” David Regan told Reuters. “In fact, it is the poor areas that have the most problems. We aim not to be the fattest but the fittest city but we have a long way to go.”
Second in the survey is Stoke-on-Trent, followed by Liverpool, Swansea and Leicester. Glasgow is sixth.
1. Manchester took the place of ____________ and became Britain’s fattest city.| A．Liverpool | B．London |
| C．Stoke-on-Trent | D．Glasgow |
| A．heart disease | B．diabetes |
| C．premature death | D．a lack of exercise |
| A．the reporter from Reuters |
| B．an official of ONS |
| C．the head of Manchester’s public health programs |
| D．a rich businessman who is overweight |
| A．a newspaper | B．a science book |
| C．a novel | D．a biography (传记) |
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【推荐1】Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in the first place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not eating enough food, genes and aging. Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of a computer, you’d better take a break every once in a while.
Something dirty can cause redness and it will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.
Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because they protect your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.
1. _________ is the most important way to protect our eyes.| A．Taking medicine | B．Natural eye care |
| C．Seeing the doctor | D．Being happy all the time |
| A．computers | B．aging |
| C．reading | D．height |
| A．Have a rest after working for a while. | B．Eat healthy food. |
| C．Clean eyes by using cold water. | D．Wear a pair of sunglasses. |
| A．沙土 | B．闪电 | C．紫外线 | D．超声波 |
| A．Ways of doing eye exercises | B．Ways of eye care |
| C．Ways of being happy | D．Ways of being healthy |
【推荐2】According to the CDC, insufficient sleep is a public health problem, with over a third of adult sin the U.S. getting less than the recommended seven to eight hours per night.
Your brain doesn’t work as well.
When you don’t get adequate sleep, it takes a toll on your brain to function. “MRI imaging shows lack of sleep reduces blood flow to areas of the brain that control higher level thought processes.“ says Richard Shane, a behavioral sleep specialist. ”It impairs your problem-solving abilities, and decreases constructive thinking skills and logical reasoning.”
You’ve probably noticed that you wake up “on the wrong side of the bed” if you haven't got enough shut-eye.“ Sleep deprivation affects mood,” Breus says. “It makes you see everything in a more negative light because your emotions are more volatile when sleep deprived.”
Your heart could suffer.
Your skin looks haggard.
Turns out, “beauty sleep” is a real thing, studies show.
You gain weight.
Dr. Shah says two specific hormones that regulate eating behavior are affected. Ghrelin, which increases appetite, is high in people with sleep deprivation.
In order to get better sleep, experts recommend going to bed and waking up at the same time every day exercising earlier in the day, getting 15 minutes of sunlight to set your body clock, avoiding screen time before bed, and keeping your bedroom dark.
| A．You become forgetful. |
| B．You feel annoyed or burst into anger easily. |
| C．Your heart may suffer if you often sleep little in the long term. |
| D．The following are the harms of lack of sleep that you should know. |
| E．You may think the only effect of sleep deprivation is that you’re really tired. |
| F．On the other hand, levels of leptin, which lowers appetite, is low in sleep-deprived people. |
| G．Sleep plays an important role in the generation of cells, which is important for healing and in skin problems. |
【推荐3】As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.
Get eight hours of sleep. “When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is a lot more stressful,” says Dr.Arya Sharma, founder of the Canadian Obesity Network. If we’re short of sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation (炎症) and blood sugar levels.
Engage in volunteer work.
| A．Eat breakfast. |
| B．But others may not have crossed your mind. |
| C．Volunteering might even increase your physical activity. |
| D．These factors can all have an impact on heart and blood health. |
| E．Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit. |
| F．Eat healthy food rich in protein and fiber but low in fat and sugar |
| G．Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. |
【推荐1】As the coronavirus (冠状病毒) outbreak continues, many Americans are fearful of using public transportation. They are also looking for ways to get exercise without going to a gym. So, it may not be surprising that the pandemic (流行病) has led to a major increase in bicycle sales.
In the US, bicycles at big stores have sold out. And small bicycle stores cannot keep up with demand for "family-style" bicycles: the low-cost, easy-to-ride models. "The bicycle industry has seen its biggest sales increase since the oil crisis of the 1970s," said Jay Townley, an industry expert. He compared the sale of bicycles to the rush to buy products like toilet paper at the start of the pandemic.
The rise in bicycle sales is not happening just in the US. Italy has created bicycle paths for the growing number of people who want to avoid public transportation. In London, city officials plan to ban cars from some central roads. Bike shop owners in Manila say the demand is even stronger than what they see at big festivals.
Of course, you can only buy a bicycle if you can find one. In the US, the shortage now means it may take many months to get a bicycle. High demand is not the only reason for the shortage. Many bicycle factories were shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. The increase in demand for bicycles began in March. In April, the sales of bicycles increased by 200 percent in the US.
Joe Minutolo is the co-owner of Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop in Maine. He said he hoped the increased sales meant a change in the way people think about transportation. "People are having a chance to rethink things," he said. "Maybe well all learn something from this, and something really good will happen."
1. What caused the increase in bicycle sales?| A．People's fear of natural disaster. | B．The shortage of public transportation. |
| C．People's desire to defeat disease. | D．The outbreak of the epidemic. |
| A．New bicycle paths have been built. |
| B．"Family-style" bicycles are in great need. |
| C．Cars are banned from some central roads. |
| D．More bikes are sold than during holidays. |
| A．It's impossible to buy a bike. |
| B．High demand for bikes began in March. |
| C．Bike factories were closed in April. |
| D．It takes many months to produce a bike. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Uncertain. |
| C．Critical. | D．Positive. |
【推荐2】Every year, the brightest young scientists from around the globe come together to participate in the world’s largest pre-college science competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair(ISEF). They demonstrate their knowledge of science and engineering to improve the way we work and live.
One of the winners, Katie Lu, found a method for removing oil from water. This concept can also be applied to the removal of microplastics from our oceans as well. Here is what Katie told reporters:
My experience at Intel ISEF was amazing! I remember on judging day, walking the exhibit hall and looking at the people gathered outside waiting to get in. My teacher turned to me and said, “That’s the future right there.” It was so amazing to spend time with all of these participants who are going to do amazing things in the future.
My scientific career has taught me not to fear failure and not to be afraid to ask for help. It’s really easy to be overwhelmed(挫败)and wonder if what you’re doing is going to work out, but even if it doesn’t, it’s OK! Always look on the positive side! A failure now doesn’t mean you’re a failure forever. Failure makes success feel earned when it comes. Also, asking for help is good when you’re struggling. You learn how to do things a lot faster and more efficiently.
I’m shocked that some people are still skeptical about climate change. It’s real and dangerous, and it’ s one of the most important issues of our generation. Reducing carbon emissions isn’t a “should”, it is a “must” to continue living on the planet. Additionally, people aren’t really worried about their personal impact on the earth in terms of littering, overusing plastic or wasting resources. If we don’t curb harmful human activity before it’s too late, it will be a problem that affects all humans, not just those that contribute.
1. What can we learn from what Katie’s teacher said in Paragraph3?| A．No Intel ISEF, no future. | B．Failure is the mother of success. |
| C．All the talents are at the Intel ISEF. | D．The participants will make the future wonderful. |
| A．The relationship between failure and success. |
| B．What Katie has gained from her scientific career. |
| C．Seeking help is a shortcut to doing things well. |
| D．The problems Katie experienced in her science. |
| A．control | B．consider | C．notice | D．predict |
| A．Ocean exploration. | B．Environmental problems. |
| C．The shortage of natural energy. | D．The overpopulation on the earth. |
【推荐3】“With the passing of Chinese scientist Yuan Longping, China and the world have lost one greatest agricultural scientists,” Kenneth Quinn, president of the World Food Prize Foundation, said. Quinn, also vice chairman of the Yuan Longping International Rice Development Forum, shared his memory of the “father of hybrid rice” in an interview with Xinhua on Sunday.
Quinn first met Yuan in October 2004, when Yuan traveled to Des Moines in the U.S. state of Iowa to receive the World Food Prize. As they walked out of the airport , Quinn received a call and stepped aside to speak. When he turned back a minute or two later, he lost Yuan. “I had never before ‘lost’ a laureate(贵人),” he said. After a desperate search, he found Professor Yuan surrounded by a group of smiling graduate students from Iowa State University who so admired him that they wanted to take him off for a meal and conversation.
Quinn admired Yuan as a teacher. “He always had time to answer questions and speak with young scientists and students. The American high school students we sent to his research center each year always returned filled with knowledge and a deep desire to learn more.”
In Quinn’s eyes, Yuan was incredibly humble, never seeking fame, and focused only on hard work and results that could help lift people out of poverty. With a ‘down to earth’ attitude, Yuan greatly reduced hunger and provided farmers with surplus income through his discovery of hybrid rice.
Learning of Yuan’s passing away on Saturday, Quinn issued a statement to send his deepest sympathy to Yuan’s family and colleagues in China, as well as his admirers across the world. “Professor Yuan Longping, who was truly beloved in his country and by all of us who knew him, will be greatly missed. His legacy will provide inspiration to generations far into the future, in China and across the world,” Quinn said in the statement.
1. How did Kenneth Quinn feel when he found Yuan in a group of students?| A．Confused. | B．Amazed. | C．Annoyed. | D．Frightened. |
| A．He cared about the development of the youth. |
| B．He sent young students abroad for further study. |
| C．He was too busy to answer the students’ question. |
| D．He was generous to help young people out of trouble. |
| A．Realistic . | B．Stubborn | C．Flexible | D．Critical |
| A．To introduce the “father of hybrid rice”. |
| B．To share the stories of Yuan Longping. |
| C．To remember Professor Yuan Longping |
| D．To inspire the young to become a pioneer. |
【推荐1】It’s no secret that Auckland(the largest city in New Zealand)is a diverse city full of different cultures and new research has shown exactly how it and the rest of the country are changing.
More than 200 ethnic groups are recorded as living here and Auckland has a wider variety of cultural groups than London or Sydney, with 40 percent of its population made up of different ethnicities.
The changing makeup of the country’s population is showed in the latest NZ Geographic magazine,which focuses on ethnic diversity,age,wealth and attitudes,drawn from the latest census(人口普查)figures.
Massey University humanities and social sciences research director Professor Paul Spoonley said Auckland’s multiculturalism today is way beyond what experts believed likely a few years ago.
Asian communities,in particular,in New Zealand have almost doubled since 2001,when 6.6 percent of the Kiwi people(New Zealanders)were Asian.The proportion(比例)in Auckland was 14.6 percent. By 2006,18.9 percent of the citizens in the city were Asian and today 23 percent identify themselves as Asian.
Nationally,the census showed 11.8 percent of the population was Asian—and that figure was increasing.“The figures are higher than I would have thought a few years back.”Mr.Spoonley said.“And the healthcare system is attracting Asian workers.”
The article also showed that Kiwis had overall become more accepting of migrant communities and particularly of Asian peoples.That had been a hugely noticeable change,Mr.Spoonley said.
An Asian community leader Kai Luey in Auckland said there were a number of things that attracted Asians to New Zealand and particularly to Auckland. “The environment is clean，there’s fresh air and there’s safety of food. There’s a good education system here in New Zealand...”
New Zealand was also considered to be a much safer place than many other countries,such as America,Canada and Australia.
1. How is Auckland different from London or Sydney?| A．It changes rapidly. | B．It values ethnic cultures. |
| C．It has a larger population. | D．It is a more diverse city. |
| A．It takes experts by surprise. | B．It lets experts down. |
| C．It is the same as he thought. | D．It is due to Auckland’s education system. |
| A．Asian makes up about 12% of New Zealand’ population. |
| B．A hugely noticeable change is that migrants are decreasing. |
| C．Asian communities in New Zealand have doubled since 2006. |
| D．Today, less than 20% of the citizens in Auckland are Asian. |
| A．Auckland— New Zealand’ Largest City |
| B．Auckland— New Zealand’ Safest Place |
| C．Auckland— New Zealand’ Melting Pot |
| D．Auckland— New Zealand’ Most Crowded Place |
【推荐2】Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.
Churchill
Churchill is a town with the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of the Churchill River during July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border between Canada and the United States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in colors creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.
Vancouver
Vancouver is Canada's third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life. Vancouver has an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.
Ottawa
The capital of Canada is situated on the banks of the Ottawa River and has a lot of
English buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart of Canada. So if you are a history and art lover, Ottawa is the best choice for your visit in Canada.
1. If you want to watch birds, which place will you choose to visit?| A．Churchill. | B．Niagara Falls. | C．Vancouver. | D．Ottawa. |
| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Autumn. | D．Winter. |
| A．They are both famous for natural scenery. |
| B．The best visiting time are both at nights. |
| C．They are both located in Canada entirely. |
| D．The tickets there are both free at weekends. |
Paris
The ranking for the “most romantic city” quite rightly leads to Paris. The city of light has long been famous as a city of love. This is definitely the best place for love, wine and food. Paris is rich with history; you can take a walk through the Louvre, go to a café across the Champs Elysees, have dinner at the Eiffel Tower or visit the Palace of Versailles.
Venice
Undoubtedly, Venice is the most romantic city of Italy. From the amazing architecture of San Marco Square to the gondolas(贡多拉船) there, Venice talks about love, romance and passion. The best time to visit Venice is during the annual carnival(狂欢节). A gondola trip through the most magical city in Europe remains unforgettable for everyone.
Vienna
Vienna may well be called the cradle of European culture. The baroque architecture, the historic city opera and typical restaurants create a romantic mood and memorable atmosphere. During the ball season in Vienna, one can enjoy the city’s past, the masked waltz and romance.
Prague
Prague is called the heart of Europe. The city, dating from the 9th century, is indeed a real architectural wonder. Prague’s famous castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, built early in 1257. For a more romantic experience, take your loved ones to the top of the 60-foot observatory and watch the slow sunset over Prague.
Maldives
There are quiet islands, warm, clear water with excellent visibility, a huge amount of reefs and an incredible diversity of marine life. The Maldives is the place to shoot all those beautiful postcard pictures of couples on a desert beach. Most islands are not more than 1 km in area, with makes them particularly suitable for privacy, honeymoons and love.
1. The city of light refers to___________.
| A．Paris | B．Venice |
| C．Prague | D．Vienna |
| A．go to the annual carnival. |
| B．admire the typical French architecture. |
| C．see the waltz in the ball season. |
| D．take beautiful pictures of reefs. |
| A．Vienna is known as the heart of Europe. |
| B．Prague has the largest ancient castle in the world. |
| C．Paris is called the cradle of European culture. |
| D．Most of the islands of the Maldives are more than 1 km in area. |
