Breakfast is food for the brain. And it’s good even for people worrying about their weight. Middle school students who eat breakfast are more likely to have healthy weight than those who don’t eat breakfast. This is true even for students who eat two breakfasts — one at home and one at school. “Not skipping(跳过) breakfast helps you not overeat later in the day,” says Marlene Schwartz.
One study has found many kids end up eating two breakfasts. People become worried that kids who eat breakfast both at home and at school might become overweight. In fact, Schwartz now says that’s not what her data(数据) have turned up.
Her group studied 600 middle school students. Over three years, students from 12 different schools were asked about their breakfast. About 34 to 44 percent of all students said they usually ate breakfast at home. Almost one in every six kids usually ate breakfast at school. About one in every 10 kids ate breakfast both at home and at school. Eating habits changed as the kids got older. For example, fifth graders were more likely to eat breakfast. But 22 percent of the seventh graders often didn’t eat breakfast. Surprisingly, at every age, kids who ate breakfast were less likely to be overweight. This was true even for those who ate breakfast at home and at school.
The study found no evidence(证据) of greater weight gain among students who ate double breakfasts.
Why should eating two breakfasts not lead to weight gain? The researchers don’t know yet. But one explanation may be that school breakfast is very healthy and controlled in size. So eating that along with the home breakfast may not be bad for most active and growing middle school students.
1. According to Paragraph 1, why do some people NOT want to eat breakfast?| A．Because they are worried about putting on weight. |
| B．Because they don’t consider it to be important. |
| C．Because they are tired of eating breakfast at school. |
| D．Because they don’t have time to eat breakfast. |
| A．most kids ate breakfast at school | B．the kids eating breakfast twice were getting fat |
| C．more than half of the students didn’t eat breakfast | D．seventh graders skipped breakfast more often than fifth graders |
| A．All the girls should stop doing it. | B．It can be good for most teenagers. |
| C．We should try our best to eat a second breakfast. | D．Eating two breakfasts is just right for the boys. |
| A．Eating breakfast twice will make people put on weight. |
| B．Giving up breakfast is more likely to help lose weight. |
| C．Having two breakfasts has little to do with being overweight. |
| D．Having breakfast at home can make kids stay healthy and thin. |
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【推荐1】Chips, cookies and ice-cream...Many kinds of food that we like are ultra-processed (超加工). And you may be addicted to (上瘾) them, said a new study in the British Medical Journal.
What are ultra-processed foods (UPFs)? In short, you can’t re-create them in your kitchen. They are usually made in factories. They have long list of additives (添加剂)—some you may never have heard of.
The study looked into 281 other studies from 36 different countries and areas. It found that UPF lovers may strongly crave such food. If they stop eating it, they can feel very sad.
Why are UPFs addictive? Usually, natural foods are either high in carbohydrates (碳水化合物) or high in fat.
UPFs, however, are usually high in both. So, such foods can have more calories than natural foods.
Such foods also bring carbohydrates and fat to the gut (肠道) faster. Our body breaks down the fat from natural foods slowly. However, the body breaks down the fat in UPFs as soon as it reaches the stomach. This makes the brain create more dopamine (多巴胺). It makes you feel happier and want to eat more.
About 14 percent of adults and 12 percent of children are addicted to UPFs, said the study. They cause problems to people’s health around the world. Scientists are now calling for more attention to the UPFs.
1. What do we know about ultra-processed foods?| A．They are actually not eatable. |
| B．We can find them in natural foods. |
| C．It takes a long time to cook them in kitchens. |
| D．They have many different kinds of additives. |
| A．Look for. | B．Run for. | C．Wish for. | D．Leave for. |
| A．The gut loves the carbohydrates in UPFs more. |
| B．UPFs arrive at the stomach faster than natural foods. |
| C．People feel happy when the body makes more dopamine after eating UPFs. |
| D．UPFs have dopamine which can make people feel happy. |
| A．Eating UPFs is a good way to become happy. |
| B．It is hard to give up UPFs on one’s own. |
| C．There will be more people addicted to UPFs. |
| D．People should eat less UPFs for health. |
【推荐2】We know health is important in everyone's life. Here are some ways to make them easy to get.
★Eat a balanced diet．Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, some grains(谷物) and a little meat.
★Exercise twice or three times a week.
★Get enough sleep. It is best to get eight hours' sleep a day.
★Keep yourself busy. This is good because it stops you from having bad habits. To keep yourself busy, you can walk around the house, spend time with your pet, do sports, or have a hobby.
★Go out and make friends. Spend time and have fun with them. Talk with them, but try not to talk about anything bad. You should stay with the people who are healthy.
1. How often should you exercise if you want to get health?| A．Every day. | B．Twice a day. | C．Three times a month. | D．Twice or three times a week. |
| A．eating a balanced diet | B．exercising more | C．keeping yourself busy | D．making friends |
| A．We can eat a lot of meat to keep healthy. | B．We need to exercise. |
| C．It's good to make some friends. | D．We can spend our free time doing sports. |
| A．Eating habit | B．Playing sports | C．Making friends | D．How to get health |
【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 thin people have. Keep them, and you'll become thin.
1. Wake-up
When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out, bend（弯曲）forward until you feel sore in your back. It will burn about 10calories（热量单位：卡路里）.
2. 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.
3. An apple (or more) a day
Apples are full of fiber（纤维）and water, so your stomach will want less food. The study shows that people who eat at least three apples a day lose weight.
4. Stand up and walk around
Every time you use the mobile phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average（平均）two and a half hours more each day than thin people.
This skill is very important as standing up and walking around will burn 50or more calories.
Use these skills, and you will have a big weight lose.
1. What should we have first to start a meal?| A．An apple. | B．Soup. | C．Salad. | D．Cheese. |
| A．Make them eat less. | B．Give them a better taste. |
| C．Keep them in good health. | D．Push them to drink more water. |
| A．It's much easier to sit up without using hands. |
| B．You can lose weight without following a diet. |
| C．You have to join a gym if you want to lose weight. |
| D．Talking on the mobile phone can burn more calories. |
| A．To give some advice on how to lose weight. |
| B．To advice people to eat apples every day. |
| C．To tell people how to enjoy a better life. |
| D．To advise people to give up bad habits. |
| A．Shopping. | B．Teaching. | C．Family. | D．Health. |
【推荐1】The facts we’ve got for you today are kind of fun! It turns out that your hand can tell you a lot about your personality (性格). It’s really quite unusual and strange. The secret mostly lies in your ring finger (无名指) and index finger (食指). It can say a lot about what kind of person you are. This test only applies to (适用于) men. There are three types: A, B and C.
A. The ring finger is longer than the index finger.
We’re talking about handsome men here. They’re charming (有魅力的) and can get along well with everyone. Yet, they become angry easily like to attack and are quick to take risks. This also means that this type of person often makes more money than their colleagues (同事) with shorter ring fingers, though they all work hard.
B. The ring finger is shorter than the index finger.
Men with these hands are very confident and can even be a little narcissistic (自恋的). These people have no trouble being alone often and don’t like being disturbed. However, when it comes to love, they are less confident as they’re not the ones to make the first move and take the initiative.
C. The ring finger and the index finger are the same length.
Maybe this has said enough already. Men with these hands are good mediators (调解者), very faithful and loving. Everything is balanced with this type. They’re calm and everything seems to run smoothly, as if it’s all organized.
1. The writer thinks it’s ________ to tell a person’s personality by fingers.| A．difficult but fun | B．unusual and strange |
| C．unusual and hard | D．interesting and easy |
| A．you like making more money |
| B．you are much less confident |
| C．it’s easy for you to be angry |
| D．you are good at organizing |
| A．The men whose ring fingers are longer than the index fingers. |
| B．The men whose ring fingers are shorter than the index fingers. |
| C．The men whose ring fingers are as long as the index fingers. |
| D．The men whose fingers are the same length. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．magazine | B．advertisement | C．textbook | D．notice |
As the world's least-known place, Antarctica is of great interest to scientists around the world. During 30 years, China has sent many scientists to Antarctica. They mostly look for the resources under the icy land and do research about climate change and marine (海洋的) biology.
Antarctica is a place with fantastic views. However, life there is very hard. Food is one of the biggest problems. Frozen food which can be heated easily is people's daily food. Fresh vegetables are hard to grow in the cold weather.
Sleep is also difficult. In Antarctica, summer lasts from November to March. During this period, Antarctica points to the sun and receives sunlight 24 hours a day. In order to get some sleep, scientists cover the windows with black plastic cloth to create "night".
Working in Antarctica is dangerous, especially when meeting gale-force (七级以上的) winds. They can easily blow people away. So there are ropes that connect buildings of some research stations. People can hold these ropes to keep their balance in forceful winds.
What's more, communicating with others is difficult. Without cables and Internet in some research stations, two-way radios are the only tools to communicate. If people want to say hello to friends and relatives, they can use satellite phones.
Although it is challenging to work in Antarctica, scientists' passion to learn about this mysterious land will never end. It is hopeful that one day they will step every corner of this icy land.
1. From the passage, we learn that Antarctica_______.
| A．is covered with water |
| B．rains heavily from time to time |
| C．has little wind most of the time |
| D．has sunshine during every night for 5 months |
| A．find out ways to control water pollution |
| B．research climate change and marine biology |
| C．grow plants and vegetables in special condition |
| D．stop the hunters from killing the marine life |
| A．wear more clothes to keep warm |
| B．cover the windows with black plastic cloth |
| C．connect research stations with ropes |
| D．eat more fried and canned vegetables |
| A．strong love |
| B．full preparation |
| C．pleasant introduction |
| D．amazing imagination |
| A．views of Antarctica |
| B．exploring(探索) Antarctica |
| C．how to survive in Antarctica |
| D．climate changes of Antarctica |
【推荐3】There is a very special place in China. It is the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原). In the place, the weather changes (变化) a lot in summer. You can experience (经历) “four seasons” in just one day.
“Spring” morning
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has a cool morning. When the sun comes out, the weather there becomes warm, just like spring. It’s a good time to take a walk in the morning.
“Summer” noon
The weather at noon is very different from that in the morning. You may feel it like summer. Because it is hot and the sunlight is so strong. You had better wear sunglasses. Or it rains sometimes, but the rain doesn’t last long. If you are lucky, you may see rainbows.
“Autumn” afternoon
You have to be careful about the weather in the afternoon. As the sun goes down, ______. If you don’t keep warm, you may catch a cold.
“Winter” night
At night, the temperature gets very low, just like winter. You need to wear warm clothes. The rainy season is from June to September each year. It often rains at night.
1. What does the underlined word “rainbows” mean in Chinese?| A．雨季 | B．彩虹 | C．雨布 | D．雨靴 |
| A．There is a railway in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. |
| B．It becomes cool again, just like autumn. |
| C．It often rains in May. |
| D．The weather is cool in the morning. |
| A．June. | B．July. | C．August. | D．September. |
| A．some places of interest in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau |
| B．animals in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau |
| C．the weather changes in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau |
| D．people from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau |
【推荐1】Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu wrote a famous poem (诗). It describes a scene (景象) in early April: “A drizzling rain (毛毛雨) falls like tears on the Mourning Day; The mourner’s heart is going to break on his way”.
The poem is about qingming, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, a Chinese holiday. People use this day to remember the dead ( 逝者). It falls on April 5 this year.
On this day, people go to the tombs (墓地) of their dead family members. They sweep (清扫) and clear away grass around the tombs. After that, they put flowers or food in front of the tombs. They hope the dead can enjoy them.
Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a popular time to start gardening and do other outdoor activities. Families often fly kites or get together for outings during this time.
1. The translation (翻译) of the underlined part is________ .| A．渭城朝雨浥轻尘，客舍青青柳色新。 |
| B．清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂。 |
| C．行宫见月伤心色，夜雨闻铃肠断声。 |
| A．Tang Dynasty | B．Tomb-Sweeping Day | C．A Chinese Holiday |
| A．April 5 | B．April 1 | C．Early April |
| A．Sweep and clear away around the tombs |
| B．Put flowers or food in front of the tombs |
| C．The dead enjoy the food |
| A．do other indoor activities | B．get together for singing | C．start gardening, fly kites or go outings |
【推荐2】Some people say that dogs are man’s best friend. They are good partners. Of course, they can be more than just a pet as some dogs are excellent working dogs too. We know about the amazing help guide dogs give to blind people. And more recently, a new role has been found for the animals—working as therapy dogs (治疗犬) in universities.
Research by Washington State University in the US shows that spending time with a dog can help students who are feeling stressed. According to Patricia Pendry from the university, a study of 300 students has found that weekly hour-long periods with dogs brought to the university by professional trainers can make students at the high risk of failing exams or dropping out feel relaxed and accepted. The dogs help them to learn wisely and remember information well.
Another piece of research has also shown that touching animals can help make people less stressed, so it makes sense to introduce them into an environment where people are feeling stressed out. And by now, around 1,000 schools in the US have already used therapy pets. It is becoming more common in the UK. However, it’s hard to describe the influence of just having a dog lying down in the corner of a class.
Using dogs for therapy can also help dogs themselves. In Wales, Swansea University Students’ Union has used dogs they saved to help students relax between exams. Mistreated and abandoned (被遗弃的) dogs are also used to communicate with humans.
So if you’re a student who’s been working like a dog (but you still feel like you don’t have a dog’s chance in passing your exams), maybe introducing a four-legged friend into your life is just what you need.
1. The first paragraph mainly talks about ________.| A．excellent working dogs | B．different roles of dogs |
| C．dogs and blind people | D．different kinds of dogs |
| A．By learning with dogs around. | B．By communicating with smart dogs. |
| C．By staying with dogs for an hour a week. | D．By asking professional dog trainers for help. |
| A．Researchers. | B．Working dogs. | C．Dog trainers. | D．Therapy pets. |
| A．Dogs can also get help from therapy periods. |
| B．Touching animals is good for students’ health. |
| C．Playing with dogs is very popular among students. |
| D．It’s important for students to have a rest between exams. |
| A．A popular way of learning | B．Dogs for students stressed out |
| C．Good news for abandoned dogs | D．Therapy periods in modern life |
【推荐3】It’s hard to find a person who doesn’t like traveling. The human’s hopes to explore(探索) new areas drive us to visit new countries and discover new places. It’s a pity that it is impossible to explore every corner of the world even if you travel the whole life. So people search travel articles to learn more.
If you want to become a travel writer who helps people to choose a trip, you should know how to create an article about traveling experience. Maybe the following can help you.
Read different resources(资源). Do you want to improve your skills and do great writings? Start by exploring how experts do. Start following famous travel writers and discover how they engage readers. Also, it will help you to know about the latest news in the traveling.
For sure, anyone can create a blog about traveling. But the top travel writers don’t create articles according to stories of other people. They make every trip by themselves and share their experience in their articles. If you want to become a successful writer you should have a large background in traveling. So you can create original articles and share your traveling secrets with your readers.
Don’t forget about your opinions when you discover how to write a travel article. If you want to copy someone’s story, you can rewrite it and collect a few points. But if you’re going to become a famous travel writer, you need to create original articles. Feel free to share your opinions and feelings.
Being a travel writer is exciting. You have to travel, explore new areas and share your experience with readers.
1. The meaning of the word “engage” is ______.| A．attract | B．invite | C．use | D．warn |
| A．visit new areas | B．report the latest news |
| C．discover more readers | D．explore how experts do |
| A．create a blog about reading | B．become an experienced traveler |
| C．write articles about others’ stories | D．share other people’s traveling secrets |
| A．should often copy someone’s story | B．only shares others’ experiences and feelings |
| C．should always have their own opinions | D．usually rewrites somebody’s travel articles |
| A．why people want to become a travel writer |
| B．how to write a good article about your traveling |
| C．why people search travel articles to learn more |
| D．how to travel explore new areas and share your experiences |
1. _______ is twelve years old.
| A．She | B．He | C．Liu Ming |
| A．Class Three, Grade Seven |
| B．Class three,Grade seven |
| C．Class Seven, Grade Seven. |
| A．Class Seven, Grade Three |
| B．different classes |
| C．Xiamen No. 1 Junior High School |
| A．school |
| B．classmate |
| C．cteacher |
| A．sister |
| B．friend |
| C．teacher |
Should students get paid for good grades? The following are some different opinions.
Sandy’s son is an 8th grader. She said she didn’t believe in paying kids for good grades. “They’re supposed to do well at school and always try their best.” she said.
10-year-old Lisa is a straight “A” student and she said the grade itself was the reward. “I think, ‘oh my goodness, I got an ‘A’. I’m still a straight ‘A’ student. I’m fine with that.”
Her father added, “She’s proud of what she achieves on her own. We don’t need to motivate (激励）her further. ”
However, Nikki said her son Seth, 13, did need the push. “For C’s we don’t pay anything, but for B’s we give him five dollars and for A’s we give him ten dollars.”she said.
“I wasn’t doing that well,” explained Seth, “and then they started paying me for grades and my grades improved quickly.”
While that might sound good, Sara, an expert, warns parents against paying kids for good grades. “Yes, we do see a change, but a lot of times students couldn’t be really motivated,” said Sara.
Mary, mother of 12-year-old David, said, “We agreed to pay him for doing his job of going to school. If he gets an ‘A’, we give him $10. If he gets a ‘B’, there’s nothing. If he gets a ‘C’, he owes us $10.”
“I like the idea because it motivates me to try harder,” said David.
Still, experts warn that paying kids like David who already do well, can decrease their motivation, their creativity and their performance.
So, before you put a price on that report card, try to think about it carefully.
1. The underlined word “reward”in Paragraph 3 means “________” in Chinese.| A．检验 | B．奖励 | C．对比 | D．提醒 |
| A．are in the same grade | B．can get 10 dollars if they get an “A” |
| C．are glad to get paid for good grades | D．do well in their study |
| A．Experts’ opinions should be taken seriously. | B．Parents should be strict with their kids. |
| C．Students should try their best to get an “A”. | D．Parents can motivate kids by paying. |
| A．following the order of importance | B．providing different opinions |
| C．following the order of time | D．showing research results |
An old lady with her car was standing on one side of the road. The lady looked very worried. She needed help. No one stopped to help her. Jackson stopped in front of her and got out of his car. Even when he put a smile on his face, the old lady still looked worried. Was he going to hurt her? He didn't look safe, and he looked poor and hungry.
Jackson knew how she felt. He said." I'm here to help you, madam. Why don't you wait in my car? By the way, my name is Jackson."
The lady thought for a while and then went into his car. There was something wrong with her car. Jackson went under her car to repair it. After a long time, he finished it. He got dirty and his hands hurt. Then the lady told him that her name was Annie. She asked Jackson how much she should pay for his help.
Jackson never thought about getting money. This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she should give that person help.
1. Jackson felt ________ when he drove home that evening.
| A．strange | B．happy | C．sad | D．angry |
| A．Because she lost her way. |
| B．Because her car broke down. |
| C．Because she felt very cold. |
| D．Because she lost her job. |
| A．the lady would pay him |
| B．the lady felt cold |
| C．he wanted to help someone in need |
| D．he wanted to find a job |
| A．story. | B．A poem. |
| C．A notice. | D．An ad. |
