College students often hear about the “freshman fifteen”. What does it mean? You may wonder.
It means the fifteen pounds, or about seven kilograms students might gain (获得) in their first year of college.
Many young men and women put on extra weight when they start college. Some schools have studied it. Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, has found that freshmen gain an average of four pounds during their first twelve weeks. That is almost two kilograms. If weight gain continues at this rate (比率), how long will they put on fifteen pounds? The answer is forty-five weeks, or almost a year.
And why do so many freshmen gain weight? The answers listed by experts are not so surprising. The freshmen gain weight because it’s the first time for college kids to enjoy complete control over their own lives. They may choose to eat and drink whatever they want, whenever they want. For example, college students often eat foods high in fat. After all, there are no parents around to say no to junk food. Students may also miss meals. They could be in class or studying or just … busy. Also, freshmen often use food to relax their mind, they will overeat when they have food as they have college pressures to deal with.
This may be short-lived (短暂的), but the weight gain should not be overlooked (忽视). Remember: It requires more effort to lose those pounds than to simply not gain them in the beginning. Or even worse, they may carry the extra weight around for years.
1. What does the “freshman fifteen” mean?| A．The first fifteen days at college. |
| B．The freedom first-year college students enjoy. |
| C．The fifteen pounds first-year college students gain. |
| D．The fifteen pounds first-year college students lose. |
| A．give themselves more energy | B．gain extra weight |
| C．taste junk food | D．take pressures off their mind |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Weight. | B．Freshman fifteen. | C．Pressure. | D．Eating. |
| A．“freshman fifteen” may have long-term effect on college students |
| B．weight gain is nothing serious for freshmen |
| C．“freshman fifteen” is not a common problem |
| D．“freshman fifteen” is a problem hard to prevent |
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Do you have lunch at school? Do you like having lunch at school? “School dinners”（that means “lunch”）is a hot topic in the UK these days.
A typical school dinner costs about two pounds (about 17 yuan) a day for a secondary pupil in the UK. Parents usually need to pay for the typical school dinner in advance online. There is usually a main course, a dessert and a drink. And dinners must include food groups such as fruit and vegetables, protein and carbohydrate(碳水化合物).
Martha Payne, from Scotland, started a blog called Neverseconds about her school dinners when she was just nine years old. She posted photographs of her lunch every day and gave the food a grade out of ten.
Now, more than a third of British school pupils have school dinner. Some take a packed lunch, prepared at home. Others either have lunch at home or eat at nearby take-away restaurants.
There are also many plans to examine school dinners in the UK and look at ways to make them better. Henry Dimbleby and John Vincent started Leon, a chain of restaurants which sell healthy fast food. The British government has asked the two restaurant owners to collect information about school dinners and see how they can be improved.
| A．The grade depended on the quality of the food and how healthy it was. |
| B．But now fewer and fewer British school pupils have lunch at school. |
| C．Kids’ parents can set daily spending limits and see exactly what they buy. |
| D．There are different opinions about what young people eat at lunchtime. |
| E．In the past, school dinner led lots of problems because of breakfast costs. |
| F．Maybe complaints about school dinners will soon be a thing of the past. |
| G．There are many rules about how the food of school dinner is prepared. |
【推荐2】Chinese people are eating too much salt. On average, people in China eat about 10. 5 grams of salt each day, much higher than the 6 grams recommended(建议)by Chinese Dietary Guidelines(2016).
China now has one of the highest salt intakes(摄入量) in the world. To fix this, China had the first salt reduction(减少) guide for its food industry.
If the guide is followed properly, the average salt intake for Chinese people will drop by 20 percent by 2030. The guide calls for food companies to lower the salt content in their products by improving their production techniques(技术) and adjusting(调整) flavors.
The salt we take in mainly comes from processed(加工的)food. For example, a 104-gram can of Lay’s classic potato chips has about 0. 66 grams of salt in it, which accounts for over 10 percent of the recommended daily salt intake. A 100-gram bag of Kangshifu instant noodles has nearly 2 grams of salt.
A small amount of salt makes food taste better and is important for good health, but eating too much increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks(心脏病)and strokes(中风)， the Xinhua News Agency reported.
Less salt leads to better health. And there’s no need to worry that food will be less tasty in the future. A study by the Monell Chemical Senses Center in the United States found that it’s easy for people to reduce their salt intake. Although you may think your food is not salty enough at first, your taste buds(味蕾) will gradually get used to it and you will feel that your food tastes the same as it did before.
1. What does the underlined word “this” refer to in the second paragraph?| A．The average salt intake. | B．The highest salt intake. |
| C．The lowest salt intake. | D．The recommended daily salt intake. |
| A．Salt is bad for our body. | B．Processed food has much salt. |
| C．Processed food is delicious. | D．Salt mainly comes from China. |
| A．It causes some illnesses. | B．It is better for our health. |
| C．It may make us run faster. | D．It will help us improve our skills. |
| A．China now has one of the lowest salt intakes in the world. |
| B．Chinese people love eating salt very much. |
| C．We usually like buying sweet food. |
| D．People should eat less salt. |
【推荐3】The way you spend your morning can add a certain flavor to the rest of your day. Here are some healthy lifestyle habits that help you start your day in a better way.
Listen to Music
Many people shower in the morning though we often rush through it. Why not take a few extra minutes to take a shower? As you let the warm water loosen your muscles, think about the challenges that lie ahead, focus on what you have to be grateful for in life, and remember this warm feeling.
For those of you who start the day on a cake and coffee, read this! Breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day for a very good reason: a healthy meal in the morning can balance your blood sugar levels and give you the nutrients you need to handle physical and mental stress. Be sure to have plenty of protein and fruit, not just caffeine and empty calories!
Keep Your Journal
Journaling has many health benefits and can lead to increased self-awareness. Take a few minutes to focus on what you hope to achieve.
Morning Walk
| A．Relax in the Shower |
| B．Eat a Balanced Breakfast |
| C．Don’t skip your breakfast |
| D．Music can reduce stress and have a positive effect on health |
| E．You can just write about what you are grateful or right now |
| F．Many people walk in the morning because of its health benefits |
【推荐1】An Mingzhong, a 12-year-old boy from Sichuan, used to be lazy. In his own words, he rarely did any housework. But now, things have changed. Washing dishes, cooking and making the bed…all of these tasks have become part of his daily life.
This big change is the result of a new program at his school. Starting from last term, Dazhou No. 1 Middle School has made housework part of its students’ homework to improve their life skills. At the beginning of each month, every student gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help them keep track of (掌握……的进展情况) their performance. Some of the tasks are quite specific (具体的), such as cleaning out closets, washing cups and cooking food. On holidays like Mother’s Day, students are asked to prepare gifts for their mothers.
Wang Yixi, 13, has learned several life skills through the program, including cooking. “I used to be afraid of fire,” she said. But she tried to overcome (克服) her fear and complete her cooking tasks. At the same time, she also learned how tired her mother gets after doing housework every day. On Mother’s Day, she made a cake for her mother to show her thanks. “I’ve begun to better understand my parents and want to help them more,” she said.
Other schools in Sichuan are also developing programs to teach their students life skills. On May 2, Qinghe Middle School in Huaying held a life skill competition. Students had to complete many tasks, including cooking and folding clothes. They showed their skills and proved (证明) that they are growing up.
1. What does the underlined word “rarely” mean in this passage?| A．often | B．sometimes | C．usually | D．seldom |
| A．At the beginning of each week. | B．At the beginning of each month. | C．On Mother’s Day. | D．On May 2. |
| A．She made a cake. | B．She cleaned out closets. | C．She washed cups. | D．She made a list of housework to do. |
| A．Because students had to complete many tasks about housework. |
| B．Because it can teach students life skills and proved that they are growing. |
| C．Because it can help students learn how tired their parents are after doing housework. |
| D．Because it wanted to help parents keep track of students’ performance. |
| A．decide to share the housework with their parents. |
| B．cook food for themselves when parents are out |
| C．clean up the living room together when they finish the party |
| D．sit down in front of the TV all the time on weekends |
【推荐2】Here is a story: A man sees a butterfly (蝴蝶). The butterfly tries to get out of its chrysalis (蛹). Feeling sorry for it, the man decides to help. He cuts the chrysalis and the butterfly comes out easily. Surprisingly enough, the butterfly is unable to fly. If the butterfly doesn’t struggle to leave the chrysalis, it can’t fly! The struggle develops the energy in the butterfly which makes it fly. Similarly, the challenges of life bring out the best in young people and make them fly.
When people are young, meeting and overcoming challenges will make them strong and ready to face life. When we look at successful people, we see that the most successful of them are people who have had to struggle. One famous businessman, who now owns many big supermarkets, used to carry clothes on his back and sell them from door to door when he was young. Another successful man is Dennis. His father died when he was only twenty. His father’s death forced him to mature fast. He had to bring up a family of nine people. He took up the challenges and overcame them. Today his brothers and sisters are leading successful lives.
Sometimes challenges do not appear to us because we keep away from them. So some parents and teachers actively encourage young people to face challenges. They might organize some activities for young people which provide them with challenges, like rock climbing, camping, volunteer work and so on. However, just passing exams will not prepare a person for life. We must meet and overcome challenges. The young people of today will become the leaders of tomorrow. For countries to continue to become successful, it is important that the young people learn to meet challenges and overcome them.
1. From the story we know that the butterfly can’t fly because ________.| A．it gets out by itself | B．the man feels sorry for it |
| C．it tries to challenge itself | D．the man helps it come out |
| A．overcome the difficulties | B．take up business early |
| C．become the leaders of tomorrow | D．sell clothes from door to door |
| A．醒来 | B．放弃 | C．成长 | D．抚养 |
| A．Describe where a butterfly comes from. |
| B．Encourage young people to face challenges. |
| C．Suggest how to become a successful businessman. |
| D．Explain what will happen if a person fails the exam. |
| A．Successful People Have a Sense of Achievement |
| B．Young People Must Develop Their Energy Actively |
| C．Countries Should Continue to Become Successful |
| D．Challenges of Life Bring Out the Best in Young People |
【推荐3】Do you know we are living in the world of mass media? Mass media are tools of communication and allow us to record and pass information rapidly to a large, scattered（分散的）audience. However, have you imagined what life would be without the media? Are you a media user who would go mad after two hours without TV, friend requests, exciting online games and your mobile — or would you easily survive?
Recently, university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged. It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban（禁止）by unplugging (拔插头) all forms of media devices (设备) for 24 hours.
Unplugged is being run by Dr. Roman Gerodimos, a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. The experiment is now over but he doesn’t yet know the full findings. However, during the experiment, Dr. Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers. He said: “They’re reporting withdrawal（孤僻）signs, overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected. ”
During their 24-hour unpleasant experience, three volunteers had to put up with one interruption from the media: a BBC reporter plus cameraman who followed them around for the day. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline, but of course, they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops. Elliot Day wrote: “Today, my whole morning routine was thrown up into the air. Despite being aware of the social importance of the media, I was surprised by how empty my life felt without the radio or newspapers.”
From Caroline Scott, we read: “I didn’t expect it, but being taken away from the media for 24 hours resulted in my day-to-day activities becoming so much harder to carry out than usual… I didn’t break out in a cold sweat like Dr. Roman Gerodimos expected us all to, but it’s not something I would like to do again!”
And Charlotte Gay wrote: “I have to say the most difficult item for me to be has been without my mobile; not only is it a social thing, it’s my main point of communication.”
Earlier in the year, a UK government study found that in the UK we spend about half our waking hours using the media, often plugged into several things at once. And a recent study by Nielson found that on average, US teenagers send and receive over 3,000 texts per month—that’s about six texts per waking hour.
So, with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future?
1. According to the passage, what do you learn about the global experiment called Unplugged?| A．The experiment was carried out by US and UK governments. |
| B．The volunteers of the experiment are all university students. |
| C．It has been carried out among all the students in the world. |
| D．Its findings proved that Dr. Gerodimos’ expectations were true. |
| A．they all feel very surprised and worried |
| B．all of them feel their life is peaceful without a mobile |
| C．it is hard for them to spend the 24 hours without the media |
| D．it makes them realize the social importance of the mobile |
| A．He prefers not to live with it. | B．He thinks highly of it. |
| C．He worries about its influence. | D．He is not sure about its future. |
| A．Hello, technology! | B．The young’s lives, a mess? |
| C．Welcome, information age! | D．Mass media, a lifelong partner? |
【推荐1】Instant fame
Star storics www.i21st.cn
BY wangxingwei from 21st Century
Published 2020-12-02
In the internet era (时代), one could become a web celebrity within seconds. This is true of Tamdrin, a 20-year-old Tibetan man, who recently attracted a lot of attention after a photographer posted a less than 10-sccond video of him on Douyin. Tamdrin now lives in Litang County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (自治州), Sichuan province.
The netizens were surprised at his pretty face with sun-kissed skin, a mop of brown hair and an "angelic and comforting" smile. In particular, Tamdrin had "stars in his eyes". People think that he is different from today's popular young male idols who are characterized for their beautifully clean faces, fair skin and fine makeup.
On Nov 19, Tamdrin posted his first video on his own Douyin account. As of Nov 24, the video received more than 2.2 million likes and over 100, 000 comments, and he gained over 2.5 million followers.
After Tamdrinshot to sudden stardom, some companies invited him to become a professional online celebrity. Instead of doing this, Tamdrin was employed by a State-owned company.
"Tamdrin has been hired to encourage the tourism of Litang county and Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture," Gao Xiaoping told Red Star News. Gao is a deputy manager of the county's culture, tourism and sports investment development company.
"He'll get a monthly salary of 3, 500 yuan as well as insurance and subsidies (津贴). We'll check the qualifications of the companies that want to cooperate with him to prevent him from being cheated," he added.
"I'm glad to see that Tibetans are increasingly becoming internet celebrities," Sangyeshung, a Tibetan man who works as a physician for the Ganlu Tibetan Medicine Group in the Tibet Autonomous Region, told China Daily.
"They can introduce Tibetan culture, food and places of interests to the world," he said.
1. The news was reported by ________.| A．China Daily | B．21st. cn. | C．Red Star News | D．Douyin |
| A．Discovery | B．Our world | C．Star stories | D．Young voices |
| A．he has stars in his eyes | B．he is quite different from recent popular stars |
| C．he has natural beauty | D．he doesn't wear makeup |
| A．to become famous overnight | B．to become rich overnight | C．to be hit suddenly | D．to be affected by a sudden star |
| A．Tamdrin will become a professional online celebrity |
| B．Tamdrin lives in Litang County of Ganze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Tibet. |
| C．Many Tibetans have become internet celebrities. |
| D．The tourism of Tamdrin's hometown will be developed because of him. |
【推荐2】Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft (载人航天飞船) went to space (太空) successfully on October 16. Three Chinese astronauts (航天员), Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, Ye Guangfu were taken to space. They will stay in space for six months. It is the eighth time for Chinese to visit space after Yang Liwei went as the first Chinese 18 years ago. These special “visitors” can take fantastic photos in space, just like taking trips there. Can common people go to visit space like them? The answer is “yes”.
On September 15, Space X sent four common people into space. The four spent three days in space. Just two months ago, in July, 70-year -old British billionaire (亿万富翁) Richard Branson, and 57-year-old American billionaire Jeff Bezos, both flew into space. But some think these trips are for the super rich. With the sky-high prices, most common people should give up their space dreams. However, US flight engineer (航工程师) Bobak Ferdowsi believes the price will come down. “Maybe in 10 to 15 years, it’s a decision between ‘do I buy a new car, or do I go to space?’. ”
Anyway, even we can’t have a space trip now, we’ll be able to have a science class from space. The woman astronaut Wang Yaping will be the space teacher to give us such a lesson just as she did eight years ago. That will be great fun. We will also be able to enjoy a space movie. A Russian film team stayed on the International Space Station from Oct 5 to 16 to film the movie Challenge. It’s the first time a movie was filmed in space.
1. When did the first Chinese go to space in manned spacecraft?| A．In 2021. | B．In 2013. | C．In 2003. |
| A．Richard Branson. | B．Yang Liwei. | C．Wang Yaping. |
| A．Because it’s too dangerous. | B．Because it’s too expensive. | C．Because it’s not allowed. |
| A．China. | B．America. | C．Russia. |
| A．Common people can also go to visit space. | B．Wang Yaping will give her first science lesson from space. | C．It takes a year to make the first space movie Challenge. |
【推荐3】Many people believe that toys are mainly made for kids. When we grow up, we should put away such childish things.
But now many grown-ups are getting them out again.
According to data from the market research firm NPD Group, toys bought by people over the age of 12 account for 23 percent of the European market. Among them, adults are still the main force. In 2019, Beijing’s Toy Show attracted tens of thousands of visitors, including many grown-ups.
But why are adults interested in these seemingly “childish” things?
Toys can “bring back happy childhood memories” noted website SWNS Digital. Many adults are under a lot of pressure at home and at work. Items that they were familiar with in childhood can remind them of easier times.
Rob Willner, 25, is one such person who finds solace in items from the past. At his home in London, he keeps two boxes of loose childhood Lego tucked away under a bed, as well as various large “sentimental” models on shelves in his house.
When he comes home after a hard day, he often plays with the toys. “It reminds me of the playful side of life, but also helps me to keep perspective. Lego isn’t great, but it’s fun, and helps you to think about what’s really important,” he told The Telegraph.
There is another reason for the rise in popularity of toys among adults. This pastime offers pressure-free creativity. Even hobbies such as baking and painting can be shadowed by the worry that the results will fail to please other people. Dressing up a doll or playing with a model train set doesn’t come with a lot of pressure to please others.
It seems that adults are no longer taking their childhood freedom for granted. After all, just as UK artist David Hockney said,“Play is serious.”
1. Why are toys popular among adults according to website SWNS Digital?| A．They don’t want to grow up at all. | B．Playing helps develop and improve social skills. |
| C．They want to get along well with their kids. | D．Toys can bring back positive memories. |
| A．It makes him more creative at work. | B．It helps him realize important things in life. |
| C．It makes him think more about the past. | D．It helps him connect with other people. |
| A．The rising pressure to please others that adults face. | B．How playing with toys can increase creativity at work. |
| C．Another reason why adults love to play with toys. | D．The reason why young people don’t cook nowadays. |
| A．Remaining a Kid at Heart | B．Let’s Put Away Childish Toys |
| C．How to Go Back to Childhood | D．Adults Are Under Lots of Pressure |
【推荐1】A promise can go a long way in personal relationships. It is a commitment (承诺) to follow through on your word. But what does it mean when you say “I promise…”, and how does this influence your relationships?
We all have heard “I promise…” time and time again. Promises help us get closer to those we love. Studies suggest that keeping promises holds a lot of emotional value. When we break them, there is a decline (降低) in trust. But why is it so important to keep a promise and how do we stick to it? Here are some important reminders of promises.
Promises are hard work, Usually, it is not easy to follow through on a promise. They require us to step outside of our wants and achieve something for someone else or challenge ourselves to break old harmful habits.
Promises are meant to be taken seriously. Do you remember the first time someone broke a promise to you? When a promise is broken, your reputations (名声), relationships and personal charm suffer. Take each promise you make seriously to make sure that you are not the one causing unnecessary distrust.
Promises are proofs (证明) of love, friendships, family and human connection. Actions speak louder than words. Promises are actions that affirm our love and connection with other people. Whether that connection is through friendships, family or strangers, promises affirm that we want to pass on our feelings to others.
Promises are a necessary part of building our relationships. Making and keeping promises plays an important role in our lives. So here’s a word of advice; always keep your promises.
1. What may happen if we break a promise?| A．We will feel nervous and worried. |
| B．Others won’t trust us anymore. |
| C．It’s easy to make another one. |
| D．Nobody thinks we are kind enough. |
| A．Many of them are our wishes or dreams. |
| B．We must live outside to keep them. |
| C．They need us to challenge ourselves. |
| D．We hardly get anything from them. |
| A．Our reputations, relationships and personal charm will be affected. |
| B．We won’t cause unnecessary distrust. |
| C．We will pass on our feelings to others. |
| D．We will get closer to those we love. |
| A．Take place. | B．Spend time. |
| C．Pay attention. | D．Make sure. |
| A．Getting Closer to Those We Love |
| B．Keeping Promises Matters |
| C．Breaking Old Harmful Habits |
| D．Taking Friendship Seriously |
| Briana Therapist’s advice: If you do nothing, then nothing will happen. But if you do something, then something might happen. Briana’s thoughts: Doing nothing leads to nothing and I have to brat my depression(抑郁) by doing something. The something could be only taking a walk anywhere you like or mindlessly watching TV at home. To beat a mental illness, you always have to be doing something even when you feel like doing nothing at all. When you form a habit of doing something, you have managed to make it. You’ll feel better and better. | Sofia Therapist’s advice: You want to be perfect in everything and the reality is that you can’t. So whenever facing a task, ask yourself how much you’re willing to give and how much is healthy for you to give. Sofia’s thoughts: I’m a perfectionist, so I want everything to be the best, and am pretty demanding of myself and I don’t want to rest until it’s just how I want. That is totally exhausting. Sometimes I want to be the best student but I can’t, so I lower my expectations according to my mental health, and what I know is best for me. |
| Evelyn Therapist’s advice: Know yourself and change your perspective(视角). Then everything else will fall into place. Evelyn’s thoughts: I would make situations out of nothing, speak without thinking twice and have moments when I would be screaming to get my point across. But now I realize that it’s my mindset that has to change and my overall outlook(人生观) on my natural abilities to succeed. So knowing myself and others properly and saying or doing something practically help me a lot. It all depends on my thoughts. Changing myself is helping myself. | Victoria Therapist’s advice: It’s appropriate(合情合理的) to say “NO”. Victoria’s thoughts: As an avid people please, I am often consumed and anxious about others’ opinions of me. This causes me to stretch myself thin—to my mental and physical breaking point. I felt that I couldn’t say no to anything without a good reason. Sometimes it’s beyond my ability to do something, but I don’t know how to refuse. My therapist told me that my time is a resource that I can choose to give to others or not. And I don’t owe anyone an explanation. |
1. Who wanted to do everything perfectly?
| A．Briana | B．Sofia | C．Evelyn | D．Victoria |
| A．taking actions means achieving success | B．a perfectionist always achieves success |
| C．the four follows the therapist’s advice | D．there’s no need to say “YES” to others |
| A．Mental health is much more important | B．Four people’s thoughts about themselves |
| C．Therapist’s suggestions for four people | D．Advice and thoughts about mental problems |
Good gift giving is an art. The perfect present can lift a mood or improve a relationship. It can repair a wrongdoing, or simply remind a loved one that you care.
★Don’t add a small gift to a big gift.
★Gift experiences rather than things.
A brand new iPhone becomes old fast. But a dream vacation or seeing your favorite artist in concert will give you memories that last forever. “Experiences often have more thought gone into them
★Think like the receiver.
Let’s put it very simply: buy things that your receiver would buy for themselves. That might seem to be clear.
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The last rule is a no-brainer: remember the gift of giving. A study finds that spending money on others creates happiness. The good feelings you may experience from giving someone a gift they love may also last longer than spending money on ourselves.
| A．Do you try to add a tie to an expensive shirt? |
| B．Spend more on others than on yourself. |
| C．So are there a set of rules to follow? |
| D．And they create more lively memories. |
| E．But it happens far less than we’d like. |
