China has fewer very overweight people compared to many other countries worldwide. The reason behind this is the traditional Chinese diet which is known for its health benefits. Let’s explore what makes the Chinese diet so good for health.
A traditional Chinese diet is heavy on vegetables. The Chinese enjoy filling their plates with fresh and healthy vegetables, such as snow peas, broccoli, and green beans. These vegetables are good for the body and can even help in fighting cancer. Moreover, vegetables are low in calories (卡路里). That means they are one of the best choices for managing the calories you take in at a meal.
Unlike some other countries, Chinese meals do not usually end with a high-calorie dessert. Sometimes, at the end of a Chinese meal, a sweet soup, like red bean or tofu soup, may be served. However, these soups are usually much lower in calories compared to desserts like cakes or ice cream, even though they have some sugar.
The choice of drinks also plays a role in weight control. In many other countries, sugary cola drinks and energy drinks are popular. However, in China, people have been drinking tea for more than 3,000 years, and they usually enjoy it all day long. Drinking tea can help burn extra (多余的) calories and can also provide protection against certain diseases.
Additionally, the Chinese don’t eat as much fast food as people in some other countries. This results in a lower intake of fat. In countries like America, the serving sizes in restaurants are usually larger than usual. This leads to people eating far more calories than they need. In China, however, people usually eat smaller-sized dishes, which are often shared with others.
All these points add up to the traditional Chinese diet being a healthy one. Lots of fresh vegetables, fewer desserts, a love for tea, and smaller-sized dishes all help people to stay slim and healthy.
1. What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to (指的是)?| A．Sweet soups. | B．Chinese meals. | C．Western meals. | D．High-calorie desserts. |
| A．Tea is popular around the world. | B．Chinese people prefer tea to energy drinks. |
| C．Americans also like drinking tea nowadays. | D．Energy drinks can help control people’s weight. |
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【推荐1】My name is Bill. I eat fruit and vegetables every day. I like pears and apples, but I don’t like oranges. I like chicken and rice for lunch.
Lily is my sister. She likes strawberries and oranges, but she doesn’t like pears. She likes hamburgers and ice-cream very much. She eats them every day. And she is very heavy.
Jane is my cousin. She likes apples. She eats an apple every day. She doesn’t like eggs. She likes fruit salad. She likes to have it for dinner every day.
1. Who is Bill?| A．He’s Lily’ friend. | B．He’s Jane’s cousin. | C．He’s Jane’s brother. | D．He’s Jane’s friend. |
| A．Bill’s. | B．Lily’s. | C．Jane’s. | D．Lucy’s. |
| A．Pears and oranges. | B．Apples and ice-cream. | C．Fruit and vegetables. | D．Pears and ice-cream. |
| A．fruit salad | B．apples | C．chicken | D．eggs |
| A．Bill. | B．Lily. | C．Jane. | D．Bill and Jane. |
Teenagers shouldn’t eat food with too much salt. Salt can cause high blood pressure in the future.
Teenagers should eat food with less fat, oil and sugar.
Teenagers need to eat some fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetates are rich in vitamins and have little fat.
Teenagers need to drink more milk. Milk will help their bones grow.
Teenagers need to eat breakfast every day. This is good for their bodies and minds.
1. According to the doctors’ advice, what does junk food include?
| A．Milk and vitamins. |
| B．Fruits and sugar |
| C．Vegetables and salt. |
| D．Fat, oil , salt and sugar. |
| A．food with no vitamins | B．fat and sugar |
| C．Vegetables and fruits | D．salt and oil |
| A．Bad Habits. | B．Junk Food. |
| C．Unhealthy Food | D．Advice on Healthy Eating |
【推荐3】Healthy eating doesn’t just mean what you eat, but how you eat. Here is some advice on healthy eating.
★ Eat with others. It can help you to see others’ healthy eating habits. If you usually eat with your parents, you will find that the food you eat is more delicious.
★ Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry. Have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty—something you are just thirsty, you need no food. Stop eating before you feel full.
★ Eat breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After you don’t eat for the past ten hours, your body needs food to get you going. You will be smarter after eating breakfast.
★ Eat healthy snacks like fruits, yogurt or cheese. We all need snacks sometimes. In fact, it’s a good idea to eat two healthy snacks between your three meals. This doesn’t mean that you can eat a bag of chips instead of a meal.
★ Don’t eat dinner late. With our busy life, we always put off eating dinner until the last minute. Try to eat dinner 3 hours before you go to bed. This will give your body a chance to digest most of the food before you rest for the next 8-10 hours.
1. The writer gives us __________ pieces of advice on healthy eating.| A．4 | B．5 | C．6 | D．7 |
| A．fruits | B．yogurt | C．chips | D．ice cream |
| A．snacks are bad for our health. | B．we should keep eating until we are full. |
| C．dinner is the most important meal of the day. | D．we should have dinner 3 hours before going to bed. |
| A．消化 | B．享用 | C．储存 | D．循环 |
| A．where to eat | B．how to eat | C．why to eat | D．when to eat |
You can see even more with the help of new inventions. You might see stars where before you only saw dark space. You might see that many stars look larger than others. You might see that some stars that look white are really red or blue. With bigger and bigger telescopes you can see more and more objects in the sky. You can find out more about those objects.
But scientists believe there are some things in the sky that we will never see. We won't see them with the biggest telescope in the world, on the clearest night of the year.
That's because they can't be seen. They're the mysterious（神秘的）dead stars called black holes.
You might find it hard to imagine that stars die. But stars do burn out and die after billions of years.
As a star burns, it gives off light and heat. But when the star burns out, it begins to die.
As the star cools, the outer parts of the star pull in toward the center. The star squashes into a smaller and smaller ball. If the star was very small, the star ends up as a cold, dark ball called a black dwarf（黑矮星）. If the star was very big, it keeps squashing inward until it's packed together tighter（紧的）than anything in the universe.
Imagine if the Earth were squashed until it was the size of a tiny ball. That's how tightly this dead star, a black hole, is packed. What pulls the star in toward its center with such power? It's the same force（力量）that pulls you down when you jump—the force called gravity（重力）. A black hole is so tightly packed that its gravity sucks（吸收）in everything—even light. The light from a black hole can never come back to your eyes. That's why you see nothing but blackness.
So the next time you look up into the night sky, remember: there's more in the sky! All over in the darkness are black holes—the great mystery of space.
1. From the passage we know a black hole is .
| A．a huge hole in the universe |
| B．a group of stars packed together |
| C．a dead star that is packed tightly |
| D．complete silent darkness in space |
| A．turn into a ball | B．suck in everything |
| C．get smaller and smaller | D．become darker and darker |
| A．how stars burn out |
| B．what dead stars are |
| C．how we can see more stars |
| D．why stars give heat and light |
【推荐2】Wetlands! Valuable Resources on the Earth
There are many wetlands in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands.
The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More than 700 Milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world, but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering(提供) food and home for some special kinds of animals is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and less space for wildlife.
Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.
1. Usually the weather in the wetlands is ________.| A．pleasant | B．cold | C．hot | D．dry |
| A．they are home for wildlife | B．they can prevent flood |
| C．they can offer food to animals | D．all of the above |
| A．February 2 | B．April 22 | C．June 25 | D．March 22 |
The umbrella is very common in our daily life. It keeps the rain and the sun off the people. We can fold up (折叠) most umbrellas.
However, the umbrella is not always as common as it is now.
England was probably the first country in Europe where the common people used umbrellas against rain.
Everybody uses umbrellas today. The next time when you carry one, thinking that for centuries only great men and women used them, you’ll feel you are important people, too.
| A．The Chinese people had them more than 3, 000 years ago. |
| B．So it is easy to carry them. |
| C．They thought umbrellas were only for women. |
| D．In the past, it was a symbol of importance. |
| E．The weather there is very rainy. |
【推荐1】As we all know, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger.
Do you know anyone born in the Year of the Tiger? What’s he or she like? Are they brave and strong?
But in the West, tigers are also seen as very powerful.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺，内容完整。
| A．In English, if you want someone to calm down, you can say “easy tiger” to them. |
| B．If so, then they are a typical “tiger”. |
| C．Instead of tigers, in the West, lions are considered as the king of all animals. |
| D．Tigers have an important cultural meaning not just in China, but across Asia. |
| E．They stand for power, energy and protection. |
【推荐2】Here comes 2022, the Year of the Tiger! For Chinese people, the tiger is the king of all the animals. So in Chinese culture, tigers stand for being brave, strong and powerful! That’s why in China you can see pictures of tigers on the walls of temples and houses. They are to protect these places from disasters and danger.
In ancient times, some great generals were called the “tiger generals” .Normally, generals would be given a tiger-shaped piece called hufu to send soldiers. Tigers also have a place in the lives of Chinese people. Chinese babies often wear tiger hats and shoes which are made in the shape of a tiger’s head. Parents hope their kids will grow to be as strong as little tigers. People make cloth tigers during Dragon Boat Festival. It is said that the “tigers” could “eat up” the bad animals and keep illness away. In some parts of China, people make tiger shaped buns (馍) when the new year comes.
Westerners also consider tigers as a symbol of Asia. Singapore, South Korea, China’s Hong Kong and Taiwan-were called “The Four Asian Tigers” .In the book Life of PI, the Canadian writer chose a tiger as the partner for Indian boy Pi on his adventure. French fashion brand (品牌) KENZO takes the tiger as its main pattern when it tries to show Eastern elements.
Tigers are my favorite animals. If you ask my mom, she’ll tell you that my best-loved toy while growing up was my toy tiger, which I still treasure dearly to this day. As a young animal lover, I felt so sad that they were endangered and I wanted to help protect them.
1. Why do Chinese people paint tigers on the walls of temples and houses?| A．To make their buildings beautiful. | B．To show their love to tigers. |
| C．To better get away from disasters and danger. | D．To celebrate the Year of the Tiger. |
| A．Give them a tiger-shaped piece called hufu. | B．Dress them with tiger hats and shoes. |
| C．Make cloth tigers during Festivals. | D．Make tiger-shaped buns for them. |
| A．Tigers are important in Asian culture. | B．Tigers are popular all around the world. |
| C．Life of Pi is a book about Asian tigers. | D．Tigers mostly live in Eastern countries. |
| A．Traditions about tigers in the West. | B．Introductions of endangered animals. |
| C．The importance of protecting tigers. | D．Celebrations of the Chinese New Year. |
| A．Science | B．Nature | C．Travel | D．Culture |
【推荐3】Most English people have three names: a first name, a middle name and a family name. Their family names come last. For example, my full name is Jim Allan Green. Green is my family name . My parents gave me both of my other names.
People don’t use their middle name very much. So “John Henry Brown” is usually called “John Brown”. People never use Mr., Mrs. or Miss before their first names. So, you can say John Brown; but you should never say Mr. John. They use Mr., Mrs. or Miss with the family name but never with the first name.
Some people ask me about my name. “Why do your parents call you Jim? Why do they choose（选择）that name for you?” The answer is they don’t call me Jim. They call me James. James is the name of my grandfather.
In England, people usually call me Jim for short. That’s because it is shorter and easier than James.
1. Most English people have ________ names.| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
| A．Jim | B．Green | C．Allan | D．James |
| A．the family name | B．the first name | C．the middle name | D．the full name |
| A．Miss Mary | B．Miss Joan | C．Miss Mary Joan | D．Miss Shute |
| A．it’s the name of his grandfather |
| B．it’s easier for people to call him |
| C．it’s the name that his parents choose for him |
| D．it’s more difficult（更难）to pronounce（发音）than James |
【推荐1】Every country has its own way of cooking. American people have their way of cooking, don’t they? Most people in the United States like fast food, but if you think that American people don’t like cooking, you are wrong. It’s true that most Americans eat fast food for their breakfast and lunch, but they also think cooking is interesting. Parents see the importance of teaching their children how to cook, and most Americans say that home cooked meals are the best.
Americans have their own way of cooking. For example, baking（烤）is the most popular way of cooking in America. Most American families have ovens. American cooks pay attention to（注意）the balance（平衡）of food. In planning a big meal, they try to cook meat, a few vegetables, some bread and often some sweet food. They also like to make the meal look beautiful. There are many kinds of food of different colors, so the meal is healthy and looks beautiful, too.
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正（T）、误（F）.1. Most Americans cook food in the morning.
2. Most Americans eat fast food for their breakfast and lunch.
3. Baking is the most popular way of cooking in the U. S. A.
4. An American cook cooks meat, vegetables, bread and sweet food for a big meal.
5. American people do not like to cook food at home.
【推荐2】Sometimes you might feel it impossible to get on with your parents. But in fact, it isn’t as difficult as you think. Follow these ways, and then you’ll improve your relationship（关系）.
Spend more time with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around, so try to spend more time with them. This doesn’t mean just sitting in front of the TV together. Instead, you should do more activities with your parents together. By doing them, all of you will feel happy and relaxed.
Talk with your parents more often. In order to understand them better, you should talk with them more often. Try to learn more about them. For example, you could ask them about their own childhood. In this way, you will understand them better.
Always listen to your parents. This may seem simple, but it’s often harder than you think. Look at your parents when they are talking. Don’t interrupt（打断 ）them.
Share your feelings with your parents. Sometimes your parents also want to learn more about you. Just do your best to open your heart to them. When possible, talk to them about something at school or what you really want to be in the future.
Make your parents feel proud. There are always some ways to make your parents feel good about you. By working hard, you can do well in school or win prizes in games. They will think how lucky they are to have you and be more willing to talk about you in front of others.
1. Who is the passage written for?| A．Parents. | B．Children. | C．Teachers. |
| A．By watching TV with them all the time. |
| B．By helping them to do chores. |
| C．By spending more time with them. |
| A．Listen carefully. | B．Interrupt them. | C．Reply aloud. |
| A．It’s important to learn to share your feelings with your parents. |
| B．Your good grades or prizes usually make your parents feel proud. |
| C．To improve the relationship with your parents, you should do everything for them. |
| A．How to get on with your parents |
| B．When to talk to your parents |
| C．Why we should study hard at school |
【推荐3】Have you ever searched the Internet for some information when you feel uncomfortable? A new study finds that more than eighty percent of Internet users in the United States search for health information online.
Susannah Fox from the Pew Internet Project says doctors are still the main source(来源)of health information when people get sick. But the study finds that searching online is one of the leading ways that people look for a second opinion. He says, " People are sort of fact-checking what they have heard from a doctor. Our studies show that people are still very likely to turn to a health doctor when they need a diagnosis(诊断）or are planning a treatment.
Forty-four percent of people are actually looking for doctors or other providers when they search for health information online. Two-thirds of Internet users look for information about a certain disease or medical condition online.
The Internet has also become an important source of spiritual support for people with health problems. Susannah Fox says one in five Internet users has gone online to find other people who have the same condition.
A disease is considered uncommon if it affects fewer than 200, 000 people worldwide. The rise of social networking has made it easier for people with uncommon diseases to connect with each other and feel less alone. Social networking is also changing the way some doctors and patients communicate with each other.
Dr. Jeff Livingston operates a medical center for women in Irving, Texas. His office uses password- protected software（软件）to share information with patients. He says the software has increased efficiency(效率) ,reduced costs and improved relations with patients. It has just changed the way they do health care. His medical center also has some pages on the Internet.
1. Which is the main source of health information when people get sick?| A．Doctors. | B．Social networking. |
| C．Their parents. | D．Books on medicine. |
| A．More worried. | B．More hopeless. |
| C．Less alone. | D．Less nervous. |
| A．动手术 | B．经营 | C．调查 | D．帮助 |
| A．The number of hospitals and doctors will become smaller and smaller. |
| B．Doctors can try new ways to communicate with their patients. |
| C．Patients will be treated by doctors without going to the hospital soon. |
| D．Most patients would like to ask their doctors for help online now. |
| A．The software has improved relations between doctors and patients. |
| B．People are still very likely to ask a health doctor for help when they are planning a treatment. |
| C．People shouldn't believe the information about health problems online. |
| D．The Internet has played an important part in the life of people with health problems. |
