There is a famous English saying “You are what you eat”. It means that what you put in your mouth will become part of you. Many experts use it to tell people it’s important to have a good eating habit. For example, too much sweet (甜的) food makes a person overweight. To avoid (避免) being fat, kids are told to keep away from sweet food. However, a team of American scientists have found something new about eating sweet food. “When we say someone is ‘sweet’, we mean they are kind and friendly. Maybe this can help us learn more about a person’s character (性格), ” said Brian Meier, a scientist from the study team. “Taste is something we experience every day. What we’ve done is to find out if someone’s character has to do with their taste.”
In the first experiment, students were asked questions about their character — if, for example, they were warm-hearted or not. Then they were asked to make a list of their favorite food. According to their answers, the scientists found that the students who liked sweet food were nicer.
In another experiment, the scientists found that people who liked sweet food such as candies and chocolate were more ready to help other people in need, and those who loved non-sweet food such as eggs and chips weren’t. For example, people with a sweet tooth were more prepared to volunteer to clean up their city, visit sick children in the hospital and so on.
The result of the experiments is that people’s helpfulness or being nice has something to do with their taste for sweet food. So eating sweet food is a useful way to make people nice and helpful. Next time, try some ice-cream.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?| A．Taste is something we experience. | B．You are what you eat. |
| C．It’s important to have a good habit. | D．You should avoid sweet food. |
| A．fat | B．sweet | C．sick | D．kind |
| A．were ready to help others | B．had much healthier diets |
| C．were more warm-hearted | D．got better along with others |
| A．children should eat lots of sweet food to keep healthy |
| B．one’s character has nothing to do with their taste |
| C．it’s important for people to have a good eating habit |
| D．a person with a taste for sweet food is more helpful |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
2 . Do you have good teeth? We brush our teeth to keep them clean and healthy. In fact, having good eating habits is also helpful for the health of our teeth!
Eating too many sweets is the worst thing you can do to your teeth. When you eat candies, for example, the bacteria（细菌）in your mouth will produce some acids. These acids can destroy your teeth and cause you to have tooth decay（蛀牙）. You can try eating sugar-free snacks instead of sugary ones. Chewing（咀嚼）xylitol gum（木糖醇口香糖）, for example, can help reduce the bacteria in your mouth.
More or less, eating leaves food debris（残渣）on your teeth. If you chew more while eating, the friction between your mouth and tongue will help you to better clear out the food debris. People often chew more when they eat high-fiber（高纤维的）foods, such as cabbage. When they eat low-fiber foods, such as white bread, they chew fewer times. Therefore, it’s a good idea to eat more high-fiber foods.
You may think it doesn’t matter to eat ice cubes（冰块）because they’re just water. However, chewing ice can create tiny cracks（裂缝）in your teeth. These cracks can then weaken your teeth. While it may feel good to break up ice cubes with your teeth, it’s better to let them melt（融化）in your drink.
All in all, in order to have a brighter smile, you should improve your eating habits and brush your teeth twice a day. Also remember to visit your dentist often!
1. From Paragraph 2 which of the following may help reduce tooth decay?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．清洗 | B．缤绕 | C．滋润 | D．摩擦 |
| A．Biting them into pieces. | B．Melting them in the drink. |
| C．Clearing them with tongues. | D．Chewing them fewer times. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Stop Eating Too Many Sweets |
| B．Eating Healthily Is Important |
| C．Good Eating Habits for Better Teeth |
| D．Brushing Your Teeth Twice a Day |
Many people think that being healthy is difficult, but that’s not true. Here are some ways to keep healthy.
Drink more water.
Eat well. It is important to pay attention to（注意）what you eat and how you eat. Vegetables and fruit are good for the health. You should eat them every day.
Eat at the right time.
Do more exercise. If you eat much food but do little exercise, you will become heavy and it will be easy for you to get ill.
Get outside. When you spend time outdoors, the fresh air helps improve your mood（改善你的情绪）.
Get a good night’s rest. When you sleep well, you can wake up easily the next morning.
| A．Keep away from TV or computers. |
| B．What’s more, you will have more energy（能量）the next day. |
| C．Try not to eat 2 to 3 hours before you go to bed. |
| D．Everyone should drink five to eight glasses of water a day. |
| E．Doing sports every day can help build yourself up. |
4 . One of the worst eating habits I had is eating only one large meal a day. At lunch, I would eat a large amount (数量) of food and then nothing else for the rest of the day. I became known as a big eater even though I really didn’t eat that much over a whole day. There were times when I would eat a large pizza all by myself and then order another. I still thought I was being healthy because I wasn’t eating all that much.
When I started changing things and trying to be a bit healthier. I talked to a doctor, who explained how my eating habit was wrong. For example, I would have a problem in the morning time. My body was trying to recover (恢复) from a famine of 8 hours during which I slept. It’s looking for food but it’s not getting it. So my body would slow down at the same time that it was sending signals to my head “FOOD! EAT NOW!” This would make me work slowly and have a large lunch.
So after listening to my doctor I decided to change. I am having four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner. I feel much better than before. Try to take the same amount of food at several meals not at each and every meal!
1. Why did the writer become known as a big eater?| A．Because she ate too much food a day. | B．Because she ate too much food at lunch. |
| C．Because she ate only one meal a day. | D．Because she ate four meals a day. |
| A．休息 | B．饥饿感 | C．睡眠 | D．支撑物 |
| A．I will feel terrible. | B．I will feel sleepy. |
| C．It will make me work slowly and have a large lunch. | D．It will be a bit healthier than before. |
| A．Breakfast, lunch, supper. | B．Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, dinner. |
| C．Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, supper | D．Breakfast, lunch, dinner. |
| A．A Bad Eating Habit | B．A Large Meal a Day |
| C．Small Meals Are Better Than a Big One | D．Food, Eat Now |
5 . Every time we walk, sit down or hold a book, we are using our bones. Bones are important because they support our bodies and help us move freely. Although they are very light,
Bones are hard on the outside,
Calcium makes our bones solid,
Vitamin D is also important because it helps calcium work well in our bodies. Although we get vitamin D from food like fish and eggs,
Exercise improves our bone health too,
| A．but they are soft on the inside. |
| B．bones are strong enough to support our weight. |
| C．so make it a habit. |
| D．we can also get it from the sun! |
| E．so we need to get enough of it each day. |
6 . Many teenagers don’t care about their health these days. Wei Ming is one of them. She often skips breakfast and only eats fast food for lunch. It has become her habit to stop by a fast food restaurant after school. Sometimes she eats too much fast food and skips dinner. So, she gets hungry and eats something late at night.
Wei Ming doesn’t exercise. She doesn’t like to go outside to play, either. She always stays home and watches TV. She also likes to eat potato chips while she is watching TV. Her school is very close to her house, but she never walks to school because her dad has a car and he always gives her a ride in the morning.
Wei Ming is a typical teenager. Today, too many teenagers eat unbalanced meals and exercise too little. Their bodies are going through a lot of changes as they grow. If they want to become healthy adults they need to eat healthy food and do regular exercise. They need to care about their health. They can start with making small changes in their daily lives.
Here are some pieces of advice to help teenagers stay healthy.
● Try to have breakfast every morning.
● Stay away from fast food. Eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables.
● Don’t watch TV too much and do more outdoor activities.
● Walk as often as possible.
1. The underlined word “skips” in the first paragraph means _________ in Chinese.| A．蹦跳 | B．跳绳 | C．遗漏 | D．跳读 |
| A．By bus. | B．By car. | C．On foot. | D．By bicycle. |
| A．Skipping breakfast often. | B．Walking as often as possible. |
| C．Staying away from fast food. | D．Doing outdoor activities. |
| A．After school. | B．Between classes. | C．Every weekend. | D．In the morning. |
| A．Fast Food | B．Healthy Food |
| C．How to Exercise | D．Ways to Be Healthy |
Do you drink milk every day? We usually think that milk is good for our health. But is that true?
Milk can help children grow. It’s rich in calcium (钙) and vitamins (维生素). Calcium gives us strong bones (骨骼).
Scientists find that some people who drink more milk also have more broken bones.
So should we still drink milk?
| A．However, milk may also cause health problems. |
| B．Also, milk may not really help make people’s bones very strong. |
| C．Milk may not be a super food. |
| D．Doctors say that milk is also good for our teeth and heart. |
| E．Let’s take a closer look! |
Mornings can be busy.
You need to concentrate on (专注于) the teacher and your schoolwork. If you have trouble concentrating, you will find it harder to learn.
Every day your body needs nutrients (营养). If you do not have breakfast (or any other meal), you might not grow well and stay healthy.
| A．As you can see, there are good reasons to have a healthy breakfast |
| B．You get energy from the food you eat |
| C．There are lots of things to do |
| D．So, having a good breakfast helps you concentrate |
| E．Being hungry can make you feel terrible |
9 . You are what you eat
Keeping better eating habits can help you reduce (减少) disease. A healthy eating plan means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way.
________
Do you often change your toothbrush? Maybe you think it is not necessary. A study shows old toothbrushes bring disease. You should often change your toothbrush.
Exercise
Swimming, running, skating, skiing, dancing, walking and some other activities can help you stay healthy. You should exercise at least three times a week and for twenty minutes or more each time. Do it.
Plan out your life
You should have breakfast before you go to school. Have a proper (合适的) meal for lunch. Follow a healthy diet (饮食).
1. A healthy eating plan means ________.| A．choosing the right foods | B．cooking foods in a healthy way |
| C．never eat meat or fresh vegetables | D．Both A and B |
| A．Man’s Disease | B．Your bathroom | C．Watch the toothbrush | D．Healthy Activities |
| A．Twenty minutes. | B．Fifteen minutes. | C．Ten minutes. | D．Five minutes. |
| A．proper diet | B．more exercise | C．sleep and exercise | D．proper diet and exercise |
| A．Healthy food. | B．Healthy lifestyle (生活方式). | C．Junk food. | D．Healthy sports. |
10 . Do you love fast food? Why? How often do you eat it? 200 people joined in our survey. And here is the result.
1. ________ of the people don’t eat fast food.
| A．8% | B．14% | C．28% | D．44% |
| A．every day | B．once a week |
| C．three times a week | D．more than three times a week |
| A．cheap | B．healthy | C．delicious | D．convenient |
| A．12% | B．14% | C．22% | D．24% |
| A．All people love fast food. |
| B．Fast food makes people fat. |
| C．People eat fast food on weekends. |
| D．Some people don’t know what food is healthier. |
