Obviously, most people who try to lose weight generally focus all or most of their attention on the food they eat. But what about their behavior? Are there habits they could be breaking that would also help them lose weight?
According to the Ohio State University Extension, which summarized the findings, the researchers learned people who routinely ate breakfasts, lunches, and dinners tended to have more success losing weight than people whose eating schedules were irregular. As a bonus, they were also more likely to eat a larger quantity of fruits and vegetables.
One activity that brought a disaster to people who wanted to lose weight was watching television, particularly if they ate while watching TV — especially if they ate while watching TV after 7 p.m. People who did these things, including simply watching a lot of television, tended to have a higher body mass index (BMI), as well as a higher intake of fat and sugars.
Those who ate out a lot also tended to take in more fat and sugars, while eating fewer fruits and vegetables. For the purposes of the study, eating away from home was defined not only as eating in restaurants but also eating food provided by an employer or colleagues at work, buying food at convenience stores or gas stations, or buying food for fund-raisers.
Finally, the best results were achieved by those motivated people who kept writing the track of the amount and type of exercise they did and how many calories they ate, who planned meals, and used meal replacements. Those who did these things the most generally lost more weight, ate less fat and sugars, ate more fruits and vegetables, and engaged in more physical activities.
So cutting out all those high-calorie snacks will help you lose weight. If so, apparently, will change some of your habits and behavior.
1. According to the researchers we can know that____.| A．losing weight depends on food a person eat | B．regular eating routine is good for losing weight |
| C．fruits and vegetables can keep you healthy | D．eating irregularly will leave you in a good figure |
| A．Because they had a particular love for sweets |
| B．Because they were fond of watching TV at night |
| C．Because they developed a kind of bad habit |
| D．Because they did nothing but watch TV after 7 p.m. |
| A．the bosses like to invite his employees to dinner | B．more and more people are content to eat out |
| C．eating away from home does harm to health | D．it is very convenient to have dinners outside |
| A．To encourage people to eat at home | B．To inspire people to take exercise |
| C．To advise people to refuse calories | D．To help people get more motivation |
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【推荐1】Do you have a health problem, such as high blood pressure or obesity? Did your doctor tell you that you can improve your condition with better nutrition? Do cancer, heart disease, or diabetes run in your family?
It can be hard to change your eating habits. However, you are sure to benefit from making changes to your diet if you have diseases that can be made worse by things you are eating or drinking.
◆ Find the strengths and weaknesses in your present diet. Do you eat 4-5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium（钙）? Do you eat whole grain, high-fiber foods? If so, you’re on the right track. Keep it up!
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◆ Keep track of your food intake（摄入量）.
◆ Think about asking for help from a nutritionist. They can help you follow a special diet, especially if you have a health issue.
| A．Cut back on unhealthy fat. |
| B．Write down what you eat and drink every day. |
| C．Below are suggestions to improve your health |
| D．If not, add more of these foods to your daily diet.. |
| E．You should eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals. |
| F．If your answer is yes, talk to your doctor about your health. |
| G．Balanced nutrition and regular exercise are good for your health. |
【推荐2】It would be nice if eating a particular food could magically protect you against all the boring illnesses. It’s not that simple, of course. Hand washing remains your best defense against picking up illnesses, and sleep is a strong defense too. But what you eat does play an important part. Though it isn’t because of just one or two foods, what you eat in your daily diet have an effect on how weak or strong your immunity(免疫力)is.
We’d better eat fruits and vegetables every day. They contain key vitamins needed in the immune system. For example, Vitamin C and Ain foods help immune system work well to keep us healthy. Remember that eating the actual fruit or veggie is better than eating single-vitamin supplements(补品).
Getting too little protein(蛋白质) can weaken your immune system. Protein-rich foods supply the amino acids(氨基酸)you need to build important proteins in the body. Animal foods like beef and pork also contain zinc(锌), which your body uses to make t-cells.
Fermented foods are foods that are naturally protected by bacteria(细菌), and they’re good for the micro biome(微生物).That’s the name for the bacteria that live in your stomach, where a lot of cells in immunity actually live. Fermented foods like yogurt help beneficial bacteria develop fast in the stomach, leaving less room for harmful bacteria.
1. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?| A．Hand washing is necessary. | B．Illnesses make people bored. |
| C．Immunity has much to do with your diet. | D．More sleep does good to health. |
| A．They are rich in vitamins we need. |
| B．Vitamin A is helpful for immunity. |
| C．Fruits supply our body with Vitamin C only. |
| D．Eating single-vitamin foods does little good. |
| A．Amino acids can help to make t-cells. |
| B．Healthy body needs plenty of protein. |
| C．The immune system can be hurt easily. |
| D．We should eat animal foods as many as possible. |
| A．Different foods have different uses. |
| B．Fruits and vegetables keep us healthy. |
| C．Many illnesses do harm to the immunity. |
| D．Proper daily diet protects our immune system. |
【推荐3】Many of us like to eat out and treat ourselves to delicious food. We are used to choosing hearty (丰盛的), fat-filled dishes and sugary desserts, which are not easily cooked at home.
The recent rise of light meals, however, gives us a smarter choice. According to Economic Daily, low-calorie, low-fat and high-fibre meals have become popular in China’s restaurants and online delivery plat-forms.
The country saw a rapid increase of restaurants concentrating on light meals, from just 600 in 2017 to more than 3,500 in 2018. According to a report published by Meituan, a major online food delivery plat-form, the number of light meals ordered online also rose 75 percent from the previous year.
Having a light meal, however, doesn’t mean eating only vegetables. Different from the meat-free lifestyle, a typical light dish avoids oily, salty and spicy food. Instead, it contains things like boiled meat, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Healthy nutrients (营养物) are the theme of the light meal.
These dishes are useful for keeping healthy and controlling your weight. That’s probably why so many people, especially the youths are into them. They see it as “a great way to avoid getting fat,” wrote the Telegraph.
“After eating several light meals, I now prefer light flavours,” Zou Jing, a college teacher in Wuhan, told China Daily. She shared a picture of her lunch: a mixture of beef, eggs, corn, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes.
These changes in eating behaviour are connected to deeper changes in how people think about food, says Walter Willett, chairman of the nutrition department at the Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health, US. “Diet quality, not quantity, is important for both weight control and long-term well-being,” Willett told The New York Times.
So the next time you have a party with friends, try a light meal. It will satisfy not only your stomachs but maybe also your hearts.
1. What are light meals?| A．Fat-filled dishes. | B．Low-calorie and high-fibre meals. |
| C．Sugary desserts. | D．Meat free dishes. |
| A．Listing numbers. | B．Giving examples. |
| C．Giving descriptions. | D．Showing other people’s opinions. |
| A．They are usually colourful. |
| B．They are simple and convenient. |
| C．They can help people control their weight. |
| D．They are cheaper than other meals. |
| A．Light meals will stay popular for a while. |
| B．One’s eating habit shows their personality. |
| C．It’s important to eat the right amount of good food. |
| D．There is a change in attitude toward healthy eating. |
【推荐1】Ronnie Schultz, a 66-year-old who lives in Manhattan, finds creative ways to work on her balance daily. She believes that balance is the key to living a longer, more fulfilling life, a theory that is now backed by science.
Establish a Balance-Focused Exercise Routine.
Every week, Schultz works virtually with a yoga teacher to learn new balancing techniques and receive guidance.
Over time, she’s built confidence in her mobility and balance, which affords her the opportunity to function on a high level and to continue to do the things she loves.
Incorporate Balance in Daily Life.
“I brush my teeth on one leg,” Shultz says. “I have a two-minute timer on my electric toothbrush, and I hardly ever touch the sink. I don’t want to lose that opportunity to do a balancing pose.”
Have a Beginner’s Mindset.
Schultz started exercising at age 41, after she experienced major health problems with an arrhythmic heart, and high blood pressure.
“I didn’t do it overnight, and I didn’t love it at the beginning.” Schultz says.
Beyond motivation, Schultz is consistent and chooses to practice balancing exercises she is not particularly strong at. And she makes it a point to work on her balance, especially on the days she doesn’t feel like it.
Schultz plans to continue in multiple ways. Her perspective is that maintaining good balance will help her live a longer, more fulfilling life, and that makes balancing worth it.
“What makes me do it is my life. And I’m hoping if I stay healthy, it will keep me here longer because I value my life and my time here.”
| A．Balance to strengthen self-worth |
| B．Maintain good balance to be more successful |
| C．Now she enjoys balancing on one leg while working |
| D．There are some principles that she sticks to in the process |
| E．Schultz doesn’t miss a chance to become more skillful at balancing |
| F．But it was her illness with her heart that motivated her to get started |
| G．She takes care of herself, walks her dogs, cooks and moves around comfortably |
【推荐2】Many of the sports in ancient Egypt are still practiced today. In fact, many of the basic elements of sports, like rules and uniforms, were first used by Egyptians. The sports had important functions in society. Some were played for fun and fitness. Others were played to make stronger warriors(武士) and leaders.
The first group of sports, mostly for fun was those like rowing, hunting, and the high jump. Hunting and fishing could be enjoyed by the kings and regular people. The same was for rowing. Rowing needed strength. Teams of people got into boats and followed the commands of a leader. He would give regular, sharp calls to tell them when to row. This technique is still used for rowing teams today. Another popular game was tug-of-war. This was a game where two teams had to pull each other over a line. If team fell forward, they lost. This game is still played today in the country.
The second group of sports prepared people for the army and the temple. These included boxing, horse riding, running, and archery(箭术). They were ways to work on skills for fighting. They were also ways to work on mental and spiritual power. Running a marathon was a good example of this. The king would run to show he had the mental strength to guide his country. Hockey was another Egyptian game. Players held tree branches with a bent end, just like modern hockey sticks. They had to hit a ball made of leather that was brightly colored.
These sports were a part of Egyptian culture. They kept the people happy and fit. The basic rules were created thousands of years ago. They are still seen in some forms today.
1. According to the passage, what was the purpose of sports?| A．They could stop people from being angry at the king. |
| B．They could stop people from working too much. |
| C．They could keep people busy with no time to fight. |
| D．They could keep people happy and in good shape. |
| A．clear | B．hopeful |
| C．keen | D．energetic |
| A．To explain how hockey is not fashionable. |
| B．To state his opinion on ancient Egyptian games. |
| C．To provide another example of an old game played today. |
| D．To contrast its simplicity with the complexity of other games. |
【推荐3】Whether you run a race or bounce a basketball, you do it because it’s fun. Some scientists claim that play is a natural instinct, just like sleep.
Sports come in many shapes and sizes. Both team and individual sports have advantages and disadvantages. In a team sport such as soccer, you’re part of a group, struggling to be a winning team.
There’s little doubt about the value of sports. We learn how to negotiate plans, settle disagreements, and monitor our attitude. Since organized sports are a hands-on, minds-on learning process, they stimulate our imagination, curiosity, and creativity.
In a perfect world, everyone would have fun playing sports.
Playing sports doesn’t mean you have to play on a school team. Few people have what it takes to be a professional athlete. But your school basketball coach or gymnastics teacher has found a way to make play their work. In doing so, they’ve found a profession best suited to their abilities.
| A．But that’s not always the case. |
| B．Regardless of your sport, play to have fun. |
| C．Sports may have begun as a form of survival. |
| D．The skills we learn can be applied to school and work. |
| E．This might explain why sports are likely to be as old as humanity. |
| F．There are rules to obey, skills to learn, and strategies to carry out. |
| G．You must learn to get along with your teammates and share responsibility. |
【推荐1】Are Potato Fries a Cultural Treasure?
Belgium is divided into three communities. Each one has its own language and traditions. But the people of Belgium are united in their love for Belgian potato fries. The fries are prepared and sold the same way in all areas of the country.
The Reuters news service reports that potatoes reached Belgium in the 16th century. But it was not until the 19th century that restaurants and others began selling potato fries throughout the country as a separate meal.
Recently, a Belgian group launched a campaign aimed at getting the United Nations to recognize the popular treat. The group wanted the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to place the food on its cultural heritage list.
The UNESCO list recognizes more than 300 objects, beliefs and practices. They include Turkish coffee and the traditional Chinese theater known as Peking Opera. The list also includes a dance, the Argentinian tango, and the singing of the Aka pygmies of the Central African Republic. UNESCO says the list is "made up of intangible heritage elements that help demonstrate the diversity of heritage and raise awareness about its importance".
To appear on the list, each item needs an expression of support from a minister of culture. Belgium has three such ministers— one for each part of the country.
Belgian potato fries are traditionally sold in a paper wrapper or cone in a "fritkot", a small house or shack. There are about 5,000 fritkots in Belgium. That means they are 10 times more common as a percentage of the population as McDonald’s restaurants in the United States. The national organization of fritkot owners says the small, often unfinished buildings are much like Belgium itself. It says these buildings combine the country’s acceptance of disorder with a dislike of structures that all look the same. The group says 95 percent of Belgians visit a potato fries shack at least once a year.
1. Belgian potato fries .| A．were recognized by UNESCO |
| B．are well received by the Belgians |
| C．are sold in various ways throughout the whole country |
| D．were not sold as a separate meal until the 16th century |
| A．To place Belgian potato fries on the cultural heritage list. |
| B．To avoid Belgian potato fries9 disappearance. |
| C．To show the diversity of Belgian foods. |
| D．To prove the popularity of Belgian foods. |
| A．Peking Opera. |
| B．The Argentinian tango. |
| C．Turkish coffee. |
| D．American country music. |
| A．A simple house where the people live. |
| B．A kind of small, unfinished building. |
| C．A place where machines are used to make goods. |
| D．A piece of plastic that covers something. |
【推荐2】Chinese fancy knots (中国结), also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture. They began as a form of traditional art in the Tang and Song Dynasties (朝代) in China, and became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Long ago, they found their way to Japan and other Southeast Asian countries, and were well received there. Now they are regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture.
As for the name itself, it is surely meaningful. The Chinese word for “knot”, jie, means “connection”. And the pronunciation of the Chinese word jie is very close to that of ji, “good luck”. As a result, Chinese knots are used as a way to express people’s strong wishes for marvellous things like happiness, love and good luck.
The knots are used widely in everyday life. They come in different sizes. Small ones are connected to jewellery (珠宝), clothes and gifts in order to draw people’s attention, while large ones are used to make a living room or study more beautiful. Whether large or small, they are named after their shapes and usages. For example, Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins, meaning “good things come in pairs”. Besides, Chinese knots are famous for their bright colors. Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. Red means good luck and happiness, green means health, and yellow means wealth.
All in all, the famous Chinese fancy knots fully show the Chinese culture. These brightly colored knots with their endless chains (链条) of knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.
1. What did the writer want to express in this passage?| A．Ask people to buy Chinese fancy knots. |
| B．Introduce a traditional Chinese art form. |
| C．Teach people how to make a Chinese knot. |
| D．Describe the usages of Chinese fancy knots. |
| A．pronunciation | B．size | C．shape and meaning | D．color |
| A．The Chinese word for “knot” means “luck”. |
| B．Chinese knots became popular in the Song Dynasty. |
| C．All of the Chinese knots have the same sizes and colors. |
| D．Chinese knots mean that life on earth will continue forever. |
| A．Chinese Culture | B．Chinese Knots | C．Chinese Colors | D．Chinese Life |
【推荐3】There are many fun, free activities that you can do as a family. All that is required is a bit of imagination and some time. And the best part is that these are the kind of fun, family memories a child will remember for a lifetime.
Family Game Night
Kids often get games for Christmas or birthdays, and would love to have a chance to play with their family. Or, make up some games of their own. Charades (字谜游戏) is a fun game that will challenge children to use their imagination. Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other has to act out.
Family Art Time
Pick some time for the family to sit down and come up with their own art. It doesn’t need to be just a drawing—take some old magazines, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own shape. Or let them use leaves, branches and whatever else they can find to make something from their imagination.
Family Picnic
Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn’t cost any money. If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let them have a day of playing.
Family Field Trip
A family field trip doesn’t have to cost a cent. Ask a nearby farm if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals. Or take them to a park to find certain items from nature. Ask a local business if you could bring the family for a tour to see how things work—you might be surprised at the number of people who would be excited to share what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for kids.
1. When playing the game charades, kids are supposed to ________.| A．prepare some cakes for each other |
| B．be quick to follow others’ actions |
| C．sing a song for each other in turn |
| D．connect actions with certain words |
| A．Family Picnic ＆ Family Field Trip |
| B．Family Game Night ＆ Family Picnic |
| C．Family Game Night ＆ Family Art Time |
| D．Family Field Trip ＆ Family Game Night |
| A．it costs a lot to visit a park for a family |
| B．you may share your own experience with workers |
| C．you should ask for permission from the farm owner |
| D．all the people will be excited to share what they have with you |
| A．teachers | B．parents |
| C．tourists | D．teenagers |
