Thanks to improvements in both health care and personal safety, most people are living healthier, longer lives. Someone who is born today can expect to live 25 years longer than someone who was bon in the 19th century. It’s even thought that in the future more and more people will celebrate their hundredth birthday. Here are five rules for a healthy life.
We all know that we shouldn’t run across the road in front of the oncoming traffic, or cycle too close to cars. But we’re not sure about how to stay safe in the countryside. When you’re out walking you should always go with someone and tell your parents where you’re planning to go. Remember! Climbing may also mean falling—what goes up must come down. Safety rules and advice are there to help you, not to make life less fun.
Sure, it’s comfortable to sit on the couch and watch. But experts say you should walk at least 10,000 steps every day to keep fit. In the past, people’s jobs required more physical effort. When farmers were working in the fields, they were keeping fit at the same time. Think about it: do you get the same amount of exercise today as they did in the past?
It’s important to eat plenty of the right things, above all, fruit, vegetables, and to see fast food or sweets as something very special—maybe just and then. The wrong diet means you’ll put on weight, one of the fastest ways to an unhealthy life.
When we were babies, we slept for much of the day—if our parents were lucky! Teenagers don’t need as much sleep but it’s important to get about eight hours’ sleep. At weekends, you’ve got more time, so use it not just for your friends, but for rest, too.
Yes, you knew I was going to say this! But it’s so important. More teenagers damage their health through smoking and taking drugs than any other dangers. Think about the effect on your family and friends, and think about its effect on you and your health.
| A．Don’t worry. Be happy! |
| B．Say no to smoking and drugs! |
| C．Be careful! It’s dangerous out there! |
| D．Rest up while you can! |
| E．Watch your diet! |
| F．Don’t be a couch potato! |
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The results show that if a person eats a right breakfast, he or she will work better than if he or she has no breakfast. If a student has fruit, eggs, bread and milk before going to school, he will learn more quickly and listen more carefully in class.
The result is opposite to what some people think. Having no breakfast will not help you lose weight. This is because they are so hungry at noon they eat too much for lunch. They will gain weight instead of losing it. You will lose more weight if you reduce your other meals.
1. During the test, the people were given_____________.
| A．no breakfast at all | B．different foods or sometimes none |
| C．very rich breakfasts | D．little food for breakfast |
| A．breakfast has great effect on work and studies. |
| B．breakfast has little to do with a person’s work. |
| C．a person will work better if he only has fruit and milk. |
| D．Girl students should have little for breakfast |
| A．be healthier | B．work better | C．lose weight | D．lose your way |
| A．增加 | B．减少 | C．放弃 | D．享用 |
| A．It is bad for your health to have no breakfast |
| B．Too little for breakfast and too much for lunch may make you fatter. |
| C．If you don’t eat much for lunch and supper, you may lose weight. |
| D．The more breakfast you have, the more quickly you’ll learn in class. |
【推荐2】Many people know that healthy eating habits can help keep healthy. But lots of food is harmful to our health. If you want to have healthy eating habits, you should make small changes over a longer period.
Change how you eat. It’s important to eat regular (有规律的) meals each day. Some people may prefer to have four or five small meals a day.
Change what you eat.
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| A．But others may eat three meals daily. |
| B．Make a plan for yourself. |
| C．If you get their support (支持), you will be more successful. |
| D．To help keep a healthy diet, it’s necessary to stop eating these kinds of foods. |
| E．Eat five to nine kinds of fruits and vegetables every day. |
【推荐3】You are what you eat. Here is some advice on healthy eating.
Eat breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of a day. Some people don't eat breakfast to be thinner. But they can't get the result they want. The body will burn calories(卡路里) slower and what's worse, people may get overweight. Learn about your body Ask yourself if you are really hungry. Have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty. Sometimes you are just thirsty and you need no food. Eat dinner at least 3 hours before you go to bed. So your body can digest (消化) most of the food before you rest comfortably. |
1. What may happen to Jenny if she doesn't have breakfast?
| A．Her body will burn calories faster. |
| B．She will be thinner successfully. |
| C．She may become heavier. |
| A．We'd better eat as soon as we feel hungry. |
| B．We'd better not go to bed until our body digest most of the food. |
| C．We'd better drink more water when we feel hungry. |
【推荐1】We all know that regular (有规律的) physical exercise is good for a girl’s body, mind and spirit.
The Women’s Sports Foundation found that except having fun and staying healthy, there are many more benefits (益处) to girls from exercise.
Girls who play sports do better in school. You might think that sports will take up all your study time. But research shows that girls who exercise do better in school than those who don’t. Exercise improves learning, memory and concentration (专注) which can give active girls an advantage in the classroom.
Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills. Working with coaches, trainers and teammates to win games and meet goals is great practice for success later in life. Being a team player can make it easier to work with others and solve problems, whether on the field or in the workplace.
Sports have hidden health benefits. Some benefits of sports are clear—like improving physical fitness and keeping a healthy weight. And girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke and have a reduced (减少) chance of getting breast cancer (肺癌) later in life. Sure, you can get these benefits from any type of exercise.
Playing sports build up self-confidence. Girls who play sports feel better, both physically and mentally (精神上的). It helps you build up confidence as you see your skills improve and goals are achieved.
Exercise can reduce pressure. Pressure is a big part of life. Playing sports can help you deal with it since exercise is a natural mood-lifter and a great way to reduce stress and light depression (抑郁).
1. If you want to keep your body, mind and spirit active, you should ________.| A．exercise regularly | B．take up your study time |
| C．work with coaches | D．smoke less |
| A．win games | B．meet goals |
| C．work with others and solve problems | D．play sports |
| A．Improving physical fitness. | B．Keeping a healthy weight. |
| C．Reducing chance of getting breast cancer. | D．Building up confidence. |
① have fun and stay healthy ② do better in school
③ learn better teamwork and goal-setting skills
④ have hidden health benefits ⑤ have better self-confidence
⑥ reduce pressure
⑦ improve vision in the eyes
| A．①②③④⑤⑥⑦ | B．①②③④⑤⑥ |
| C．②③④⑤⑥⑦ | D．③④⑤⑥⑦ |
| A．The benefits for girls to play sports. | B．Sports can improve fitness. |
| C．How to reduce pressure. | D．Sports make girls not smoke. |
【推荐2】Travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not if you get sick. You may think, “Not me. I won’t get sick on my vacation.” But for many people, that is what happens.
A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing. But very often it is not. “What can I do when I am a tourist?” This is what we should often think about. Usually, you may spend most days walking around some places of interest. Walking too much can be very tiring. It can cause your feet to hurt. And you may have a terrible headache after a few hours. It will weaken your body at last. If this is what you feel, you should take a rest. Don’t ask your body to do too much. A tired body means a weak body. And a weak body can make you get ailing easily and see a doctor. Just sit down for a few hours in a nice place. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench (长凳).
Sleep is also important. If you want to keep healthy, you need enough sleep. You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel. If that is true, don’t be afraid to change rooms or hotels. You may not get enough sleep for another reason. In many cities the night life can be very exciting. Then you should plan to sleep for a few hours during the day. The extra (额外的) hours can make a big difference.
Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well. Your body needs fresh fruit and vegetables, and some milk. When you are in a new country, you may want to try new foods but you need to be careful about how much you eat. Lots of rich food is not very good for you.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。1. The underlined word “ailing” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
| A．boring | B．sick | C．relaxed |
| A．you don’t like the city | B．you relax too much | C．you walk too much |
| A．enjoy the night life | B．stay healthy | C．have a nice dream |
| A．Try as much food as possible when we travel in a new country. |
| B．Eat proper food, have enough sleep and take a rest during the trip. |
| C．Stay up late every night and sleep for an hour in the day. |
| A．It tells us how to stay healthy when we travel. |
| B．It tells us what to eat when we travel. |
| C．It tells us how exciting travel is. |
【推荐3】Many people today like exercising. Some like to run, and some like to walk. Others like to dance or play ball games. They do different kinds of exercise. Why do people like exercising? Because it’s good for their health. And exercise helps make them tired, so they sleep better at night.
You may like to run. If you do, take care of your feet. Make sure you have the right shoes. Some people like to run on the roads, but they must watch out for cars.
Walking is good exercise. You may take a long walk in the park. It’s more fun to go with a friend. The two of you may have a good time.
Some people like to swim. But others don’t like to go into the water. If you like this kind of exercise, make sure that someone is watching you. You must always take care when you are in the water.
Jumping rope and riding a bike are also good exercise.
There are many other kinds of exercise. Find out what you like. You may need help at first. Some people often do exercise, and they can help you. Do exercise every day, and you will know how it makes you feel.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
1. The passage tells us about _________.
| A．running | B．swimming | C．walking | D．exercise |
| A．have the right shoes | B．run fast on the roads |
| C．go with a friend | D．let everyone watch you |
| A．向外看 | B．左右看 | C．小心 | D．担心 |
| A．15. | B．6. | C．7. | D．8. |
| A．Find out what you like. | B．Ask for help first. |
| C．Exercise every day. | D．A, B and C. |
【推荐1】Everyone gets stressed at times.
Try taking the following steps the next time you are stressed.
Get support
When you need help reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to someone you trust, such as your parents or relatives.
Don't take it out on yourself
Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset, they take it out on themselves. That's not a good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself.
Try to solve the problem
After you're calm and you have support from others, it's time to get down to business.
These steps aren't magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time, you'll help yourself feel better even faster.
| A．Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation |
| B．Notice your friends' feelings and find a way to help them |
| C．Different people feel stressed in different ways |
| D．Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone |
| E．You need to find out what the problem is |
| F．And don't forget about your friends |
| G．Then, find a way to calm down |
Keith had a bad day. He was tired and stressed-out after work. When he came home, Johnny, a 15-year-old student, was checking his dad’s old jacket. “You’re 45, dad. You’re never going to wear this again. Can I have it?” Johnny hit his dad’s pain (痛处).
Keith raised his voice and said, “What? You mean I’m too old to wear the jacket again?”
“Just kidding, dad. But why were you shouting at me?” Johnny felt hurt, too. Both of them were a little upset.
Did you have a similar situation like the father and his son? If you did, here is some advice for you to remember when you’re getting angry.
Think from both sides. Your feelings are important and so are others’. Don’t always think yourself “right” or “clever” and the other person “wrong” or “stupid”.
Explain yourself in a proper way. You can speak out your ideas by starting with “I” but not “You”.
Remember to think carefully before replying to others. If you feel angry, it’s a good idea to stop for a while.
Don’t guess others’ meaning. Try to find out what he or she really feels, and tell him or her if you are wrong.
In a word, don’t forget that it’s never too late to follow these useful ways of communication.
1. Johnny wants to have his dad’s jacket because his father doesn’t want to have it.2. Both the father and the son have some problems communicating with each other.
3. We need to put others’ feelings before ours because others’ feelings are more important.
4. When you are in anger, you’d better control your feelings and think for some time.
5. The passage mainly wants to advise us to communicate after an argument.
Many people like to travel by plane because it’s fast, but I don’t like it because an airport is usually far from the city. You have to get there early and wait for hours for the plane to take off and it is often late. You can’t open the window. You can’t choose the food.
I like traveling by train. I think trains are safe. Railway stations are usually in the city center. When you are late for a train, you can catch another one. You can walk around in the train. You can see many interesting things on your way. But I know it takes a little more time.
I also like cars. You can start your journey when you want to, and you don’t need to get to a railway station or a bus stop. Also you can carry many things with you in a car. But sometimes there are too many cars on the road.
1. Many people like traveling by plane because ________.| A．it is slow | B．they can open the window | C．it is fast |
| A．到达 | B．起飞 | C．降落 |
| A．a car | B．a ship | C．a train |
| A．You needn’t go to a railway station. |
| B．You can start your trip when you want to. |
| C．There are too many cars on the road sometimes. |
| A．He likes taking a plane because it takes little time to go to the city center. |
| B．He likes taking a train because railway stations are usually in the city center. |
| C．He likes taking a car because he can drive it. |
