Public schools across the country have been on a health look since 2010. Thanks to a new law, students said goodbye to unhealthy food and hello to better eating habits in school. They also have been exercising more during the school day.
It's up to schools to decide how they follow the law. Many places require schools to provide healthy choices for lunch. In Tennessee, most schools removed（移除）sugary snacks and soft drinks from vending machines（自动贩卖机）. Instead of them, there are more nutritious（有营养的）choices, such as granola bars, nuts, water, and juice.
In Florida, Missouri, and Texas, some schools have rules that ban（禁止）desserts such as cupcakes and lollipops from parties. Instead, school officials encourage teachers and parents to provide more nutritious food.
To get kids to exercise more, the northwestern Minnesota district of Perham Dent added more physical activity to the school day. Many schools also make sure that kids have break every day.
The goals of the law are to improve good health and to reduce obesity（肥胖）. Obesity is the condition of being very overweight. Being obese can lead to serious health problems later in life. Experts say the number of children aged 6-11 years old who were obese more than doubled from 1980 to 2012, and the number of obese young people aged 12-19 years old have increased 4 times in the same time period.
“We know that adults who are very overweight get sick more often and lose time at work.” Julia Lear, the director of the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, told WR News. “The best thing to do is to get kids in the habit of getting lots of exercise and eating healthy meals.”
1. What is the new law about?| A．Study habit | B．Test score. |
| C．Health problem. | D．School environment. |
| A．New laws. | B．School cafeterias. |
| C．Sugary snacks and soft drinks. | D．Granola bars, nuts, water, and juice. |
| A．Schools must make the same rules to follow the new law. |
| B．Most schools in Tennessee no longer sell soft drinks in their vending machines. |
| C．Parents are encouraged to provide more cupcakes for kids in some schools in Texas. |
| D．The number of kids aged 6-11 who were obese became smaller from 1980 to 2012. |
| A．Hair loss. | B．Stomachache. |
| C．Hearing loss. | D．Getting sick more often. |
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【推荐1】Many of us eat to satisfy our need for delicious food. But because of the NCP (新型冠状病毒肺炎), many Chinese people are changing their eating habits.
Because of busy work, ordering simple and quick meals online is common for many young people in China. Zhang Yuan, a 30-year-old woman from Dalian, was one of them. She usually ate in the office and seldom cooked at home. But during the NCP outbreak, staying at home for a long time has changed her eating habit. Now, she can cook for herself. “Cooking by myself sometimes needs more time, but it helps me have a healthy diet,” Zhang told China Daily.
Instead of eating at fast food chains (连锁店) or restaurants, cooking at home has become a new trend. “Some people even regard sharing food videos on their WeChat as a special way to say hello to each other when face-to-face dinner is not possible,” noted China Daily.
In addition to cooking at home, many people also eat separately and change the habit of using serving chopsticks and spoons.
In China, eating together has been a kind of habit for centuries. For Chinese people, eating one’s own dish would be considered rude. They usually share several dishes and sometimes share utensils (餐具) to show their respect and closeness. Though it seems polite, it’s really risky (有风险的). According to World Health Organization, foodbome (食物传播的) diseases are quite common, and saliva (唾液) is one of the most common ways for them to spread. So many cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, have already called on people to order separate meals.
Though these habits formed the pandemic (大流行), they are good for people’s health and safety. So we should keep them from now on.
1. During the NCP outbreak, Zhang Yuan ________.| A．eats fast food more often | B．often orders more takeout food |
| C．cooks meals by herself at home | D．shares the food videos on WeChat |
| A．方向 | B．趋势 | C．流行 | D．时尚 |
| A．rude | B．kind | C．risky | D．polite |
| A．people begin to eat meals separately | B．people begin to order food online |
| C．people begin to cook meals at home | D．people begin to share utensils with friends |
| A．Cooking at home is a new trend. | B．Ordering separate meals is important. |
| C．Keeping good eating habits is difficult. | D．Eating habits are changing in special times. |
However,healthy eating isn’t a diet . If you eat too little when you diet, you may eat more after you stop dieting. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is very satisfying. And if you match that with more exercise, you may be able to have a healthier weight.
What can you do to make healthy eating habit?
First, think about your reasons for heathier eating. Do you want to improve your health?Do you want to feel better?
Next, think about small changes that you can make. Then set some goals and go for them.
Set an easy goal you can reach.,like having a piece of fruit each day.
Set a long-term(长远的）goal too, such as having one meal not including meat or fish every week.What’s more, having help from others is important . After you get more help, it’ll be easier for you to make changes. Have family and friends help you make meals and give you useful advice on healthy cooking .
If you need more help, talk to your doctor or look online for groups that care about healthy eating and tell success stories .
1. The underline part “cutting back on” means “ _____” in Chinese.
| A．制造 | B．销毁 | C．减少 | D．增加 |
| A．how to eat healthily |
| B．how to lose weight |
| C．the advantages of eating and dieting |
| D．the difference between healthy eating and dieting |
① go on a diet ② do more exercise
③ set some goals ④ make big changes first
| A．① ④ | B．① ② | C．③④ | D．② ③ |
| A．friends | B．TV programs |
| C．doctors | D．the Internet |
| A．Healthy cooking | B．Healthy eating |
| C．Ways to set goals | D．Ways to lose weight |
【推荐3】A report by the National Health Commission (NHC) showed the health condition (状况) of Chinese people recently.
About 34.3 percent of the Chinese aged 18 and older are overweight (超重). Of children aged between 6 and 17, about 11 percent are overweight. More than 10 percent of children under 6 are overweight.
“Having many kinds of food high in sugar and oil and few vegetables and fruit is the main reason for the rising weight of Chinese people,” said Zhao Hua, a health expert.
Today’s Chinese people are living an unhealthy life. They move less than ever before, and what’s more, they spend lots of time using smart-phones, according to Zhao. However, Zhao believes if people try to change their unhealthy habits, it will be possible for them to live a better life and stay away from many illnesses.
To help people live healthily, food factories should make more healthy food, and at the same time, people should learn the importance of health, how to eat healthily and how to exercise properly.
1. Which age group has the most overweight people?| A．Children under 6. | B．People aged 18 and older. |
| C．Children aged between 6 and 10. | D．Children aged between 6 and 17. |
| A．How can Chinese people lose weight? |
| B．Why do Chinese people dislike vegetables? |
| C．Where can Chinese people get healthy food? |
| D．What makes Chinese people put on weight? |
| A．Use less smart-phones. | B．Make more healthy food. |
| C．Learn to exercise properly. | D．Change their unhealthy habits. |
| A．Nature. | B．Culture. | C．Health. | D．History. |
【推荐1】Research shows that there’s actually something people can do to reduce the risk for dementia(痴呆). Just put on a step counter and start checking your steps-walking between 3,800 and 9,800 steps each day helps to cut down dementia risk.
The study found that people between the ages of 40 and 79 who took 9,826 steps per day were 50% less likely to develop dementia within seven years. Furthermore, people who walked with “purpose”-—at a pace over 40 steps a minute—were able to cut their risk of dementia by 57% with just 6,315 steps a day. “It is a brisk(轻快的) walking activity, like a power walk,” said Borja Del Pozo Cruz, a researcher in health sciences for University of Cadiz in Spain.
The study showed even people who walked 3,800 steps a day at any speed cut their risk of dementia by 25%. “That would be enough, at first, for inactive people,” said Cruz in an email. “In fact, it is a message that doctors could use to make very inactive older adults move—3,800 steps is very doable for many, even those that are less fit,” he added. “Perhaps, more active and fitter people should aim for 10,000, where we see the greatest effects.”
But there was an even more interesting result coming out of the study: The largest reduction in dementia risk—62%—was achieved by people who walked at a very brisk speed of 112 steps per minute for 30 minutes a day. Earlier research described 100 steps a minute as a “brisk” level of intensity(强度) in their article Is 112 the New 10,000. Dr. Okonkwo and Dr. Planalp, two researchers on dementia, argued that 112 seemed easier to achieve than 10,000 steps a day, and people looking to reduce their dementia risk focus on their walking speed over their walked distance.
The researchers agree this is a very interesting finding, and they note that intensity of stepping matters more than how far people usually walk if they want to stay smart after aging. Technology could be used to follow not only number of steps but also speed. These types of numbers can also be put in common watches, but more research is needed.
1. What can we know from Cruz’s study?| A．100 steps a minute is a must for older people. | B．Step length matters in reducing dementia risk. |
| C．Inactive people can start with 3,800 steps a day. | D．Young people should aim for 10,000 steps a day. |
| A．To question the effect of a power walk. | B．To show the benefits of purposeful walk. |
| C．To prove the importance of walking speed. | D．To stress the advantages of walking distance. |
| A．Walk Wisely and Stay Smart | B．Walk Faster or Walk Forever? |
| C．Stay Active and Walk Ahead | D．Wear Counters or Watch Others? |
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| Yoga (瑜伽) School In our large mixed ability classes, you can work at your own relaxed speed and learn about yoga in ancient India. From 7 to 9 a. m. and 6 to 8 p. m., on Mondays and Fridays. |
| Tara’s Tai Chi All of our members are people in their forties, fifties and sixties who enjoy the gentle movements of Tai Chi together. All of our classes are held in Anderson Park. Weeknights from 6 to 8 p. m. |
| Fitness Fans’ Gym We’re open every day from 7 a. m. to midnight. Personal fitness trainers will study your own needs and design an exercise program just for you. |
1. Which fitness course can Edmund take?
| A．Beach volleyball | B．Tara’s Tai Chi | C．Yoga School | D．Fitness Fans’ Gym |
| A．Laurent. | B．Laurent’s wife. | C．Yolanda. | D．Luke. |
| A．The place and the interest. | B．The time and the place. |
| C．The cost and the team sports. | D．The time and the competition. |
Running is becoming popular these days.
Running is a good way of exercise because
| A．Running is good for health in other way, too. |
| B．and not taking enough exercise. |
| C．Running can also help people to relax. |
| D．Many of us run for our health. |
| E．it helps build a strong heart. |
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar has 24 solar terms (节气). Qingming is one of them. When Qingming comes, the temperature goes up and rainfall increases. It's a good time for spring ploughing (耕种), and people are busy planting trees in this time. Qingming is also a festival, and it is called Tomb-sweeping Day. On that day, people hold a memorial ceremony (祭奠) for the dead.  | If a driver breaks the following traffic rules, he will have to pay a fine (罚款) or be punished. Put on the seat belts (腰带) first when driving cars. No drunk driving, smoking, or making phone calls while driving. Slow down or stop to let passengers go first when driving close to crosswalks. Buses that carry too many people are not allowed.  |
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry By Rachel Joyce The novel tells a story of a 60-year-old man who lives a boring and unhappy life. One day, he received a letter from his old friend, who got a cancer (癌症). He set off to send his reply letter in deep shock and sadness. 627 miles in 87 days, he walks depending on one belief that "his friend can survive (生存) as long as he walks".  | 5G promises download(下载)speed is 10 to 20 times faster than what we have now. For example, you could download a whole film in just 1 second, according to Xinhua. Also, 5G promises to get away from nearly all processing delays (延迟). China has already tested 5G in some cities like Beijing and Hebei.  |
1. Qingming is regarded as ________.
| A．the beginning of spring | B．the warmest day of a year |
| C．Tree-planting Day | D．both a Chinese solar term and a festival |
| A．it is popular in other parts of China | B．other countries don't have it |
| C．it is a new technology | D．it has faster download speed |
| A．Qingming is the most important festival in China. |
| B．Drivers who don't slow down while passing the crosswalk will be fined or punished. |
| C．The man's friend lived a long life because he didn't stop walking. |
| D．Many parts of China have started using 5G. |
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Library Cards are free to all citizens in California. They allow you to borrow books, magazines, CDs and DVDs from our library. They also allow you to use the computers at the library.
If you want to apply for (申请) a Card, please come to our library during our business hours. Please bring your Photo ID with you. Face coverings are required for library service.
Library Cards expire (失效) after four years. You must be present to renew (更换) an expired Card. You can always update (更新) your address, phone number and email online.
Please tell us immediately if your Card is lost or stolen. You are responsible for all items checked out on your Card.
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A Library Card allows you to have 25 items checked out in total at any given time. You can keep each borrowed item for no more than 60 days.
The library charges (收费) an overdue fine for items that are not returned within 60 days. The overdue fine for books and magazines is $1 for each item per day. The fine for CDs and DVDs is $2 for each item per day.
The library charges a replacement fee (更换费用) for items that are damaged (损坏). The borrower will be charged the price of the item.
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1. According to the article, what should you immediately do if you lose your Card?
| A．Go to the library. | B．Apply for a new Card. |
| C．Tell the library about this. | D．Return all of the items checked out on your lost Card. |
| A．$2. | B．$3. | C．$6. | D．$9. |
| A．When you apply for a Card. | B．When you check out an item. |
| C．When you return a damaged item. | D．When you fail to return an item within 60 days. |
| A．The library is open for eight hours on weekdays. |
| B．People can borrow books from the library every day. |
| C．People can borrow books for more than two months. |
| D．People can change their addresses and telephone numbers online. |
| A．A library website. | B．A movie poster. |
| C．A health magazine. | D．A travel guidebook. |
【推荐3】National Museum (国家博物馆) in Beijing has a big show during May holiday. It will bring you into a new world. You can learn the Chinese history and get something useful from it. If (如果) you want to have a good trip there, please follow the rules first.
 | Because of COVID-19, it is important to check health code (码) and travel code. In the special time, you have to remember to take your phone and find your health code first. You should (应该) show it before entering (进入) the museum. If it is green, you can enter the museum. |
 | You may like the beautiful pictures or arts in the museum. You can enjoy them. You may want to take some photos and keep them. But if you want to take photos, you can’t use flashlight (闪光灯). It is not good for the pictures and arts. |
 | The museum is clean and tidy. You must like it. To keep the museum clean, you can’t bring any food and drinks here. Don’t eat or drink here. |
 | Can you see the picture of “No talking” in the museum? If you want to have a good time, you must keep the rule. Don’t talk loudly when you enjoy every art. It is noisy for everyone. To enjoy every art well, you should keep quiet. |
| A．Eat some food first. | B．Show their health code. | C．Take a phone. |
| A．Because it will make the museum noisy. |
| B．Because it is not good for the pictures and arts. |
| C．Because it can make the pictures and arts dirty. |
| A．Clean and tidy. | B．Big and beautiful. | C．Noisy but tidy. |
| A．They can’t eat or drink there. |
| B．They can’t take anything there. |
| C．They can’t wear their shoes. |
| A．If your health code is yellow, you can enter the museum. |
| B．You can talk with others loudly when you enjoy the arts. |
| C．You can learn some Chinese history in the museum. |
【推荐1】People read books less often these days. With the invention of TVs, computer games, the Internet and mobile phones, it seems that reading books is no longer a popular activity. However, I believe that books are an important part of our lives.
Books offer a great wealth (财富) of learning and are at a cheaper price than taking a course (课程). Books can make people cleverer, because heavy readers have greater knowledge of how things work and who or what people are.
Everything requires reading. Imagine trying to do something as simple as reading the notes on a medicine bottle without good reading skills. Someone may not understand them and become very sick.
Even something as simple as walking or driving through the city could become very dangerous without enough reading. Sometimes you must be able to understand what is written and explain the meaning of them.
Some people say that reading is a waste of time and we can do better things with our time. Even if we don’t read books, we still read every day and reading books can strengthen our abilities (能力). Reading is one of the greatest things we can do in our free time.
With a book, you can travel anywhere you want, do anything you want, and talk to anyone you want. Reading is very important in our lives, no matter how old you are. So I think people should read books.
1. What activity is less popular these days than before?| A．Reading books. | B．Shopping online. | C．Watching TV. |
| A．Reading can improve your memory. |
| B．Reading can make your life interesting. |
| C．Reading can make you smarter. |
| A．They have already got enough reading skills. |
| B．Books are too expensive. |
| C．Reading books just wastes their time. |
| A．Follow. | B．Improve. | C．Test. |
【推荐2】In Chongqing, one night market is full of stalls (摊位) set up in the trunks (后备箱) of cars. All kinds of handmade things and snacks can be found in the many stalls at the night fair, attracting lots of local people and tourists.
Wang Hongyu is busy making hamburgers at a snack stall one evening recently. Running an Internet technology company during the day, he sells burgers at night as a second business just for fun.
Xu Dongjie, the owner of a pet stall at the market, said the number of people there is larger than that at her pet shop. “They get to know us through this market and might become customers later.” she said. For Xu, being a part of the market is also a way to make friends. Pets have their own friends and we also need a new social life.
Since the beginning of this year, new kinds night markets have become popular in the city. They are more different than the traditional night markets and they have become popular especially with young shoppers.
Besides Chongqing, many other cities have tried to push spending by encouraging night markets which can make use of cultural themes and meet the needs of people.
1. We can find all kinds of ________ in the many stalls at the night fair.| A．food | B．handmade things and snacks | C．people | D．hamburgers |
| A．he runs a food company | B．he lives a hard life |
| C．he can have fun | D．he can meet some new friends |
| A．Boring. | B．Lively. | C．Noisy. | D．Organized. |
| A．Night markets only attract local people. |
| B．People like buying pets through the market. |
| C．Night markets are also encouraged in other cities. |
| D．New kinds of night markets are the same as the traditional night markets. |
【推荐3】Most American families like to have a vacation in summer. Summer is a good season for vacation. It is often hot during the months of July and August.
Children do not go to school during these two months. Some people like to stay at home during their vacation because they don’t go to work. Many families take their lunch to eat at a place with many trees or near a nice lake. Some people have enough time and money to travel to other countries like France, Japan or Australia. They usually fly to these countries. Many families travel to see interesting places in their own country. Their favorite cities are New York, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Not everyone likes to go to busy cities. Some families travel to the mountains.
1. ________ is a good season for vacation.| A．Spring | B．Summer | C．Autumn | D．Winter |
| A．read books | B．visit their friends | C．watch TV | D．go to work |
| A．in the office | B．near a cinema | C．near a big factory | D．near a nice lake |
