1 . Sugar is a sweet thing that is used to cook food and make drinks. Humans have a natural sweet tooth and it can be difficult to stop eating sugar, but how can it be harmful to our health?
Without doubt, naturally produced sugar is good for our health. However, refined (精制的) sugar is not healthy and is added into many processed foods (加工食品) to make them taste better. Most importantly, refined sugar does no good to our health, which is unlike the natural sugar in fruit, so it is unnecessary to eat it. Too much sugar also gets our teeth worse and even makes us get fatter or fall ill in later life.
So, what can we do about too much sugar, especially the hidden sugar in our food? On one hand, the government must take action for this situation. It should regulate the amount (数量) of sugar that companies can add to food so that they won’t add too much. On the other hand, schools should tell students the health problems about eating too much sugar. What’s more, it is necessary for students to eat vegetables and fruit with less sugar.
I think it is quite important that we young people should know about the danger of sugar so that we can make wise choices. Although it is sweet, we must not put our future health at risk.
1. Why do people often add sugar to most food?| A．To make food more expensive. | B．To make food look better. |
| C．To make food more delicious. | D．To make food become healthier. |
| A．Choose. | B．Provide. | C．Doubt. | D．Control. |
| A．Make strict rules about eating. |
| B．Eat vegetables and fruit with less sugar. |
| C．Share health problems with others. |
| D．Make delicious food at home. |
| A．Travel. | B．Health. | C．Sports. | D．Science. |
2 . Superfoods are foods that are full of vitamins and nutrients (营养素).
One healthy seed comes from Mexico. Chia seeds contain a lot of fiber (纤维素), which gives us energy and makes us feel full. You can add chia seeds to cereals, cakes and smoothies. Just one ounce of these seeds contains 10% of our daily protein needs. Runners eat energy bars containing chia seeds to help them run for longer. Chia seeds help our blood stay healthy and reduce the risk of brain disease.
There are many ways to enjoy superfoods in drinks. Green tea is a healthy superfood. Chinese people drink about half of the green tea in the world. Studies show green tea is good for your heart.
It’s important to eat a balanced diet. We can’t live just on superfoods, but they are good to eat and drink.
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．They are good for health and fitness. |
| B．We can eat these seeds all year round. |
| C．Superfoods can be part of our daily meals. |
| D．It grows 690 million pounds of the fruit every year. |
| E．It also helps you remember things, and it can reduce stress. |
There are many reasons to enjoy drinking tea. However, you should let the hot tea cool down a little before you drink it. Why? A new study reported in the International Journal of Cancer gives the answer.
“Many people enjoy drinking tea, coffee or other hot drinks. However, according to our report, drinking very hot tea can increase the risk of esophageal cancer (食道癌), so you’d better wait until hot drinks cool down before drinking,” the lead writer of the study, Dr. Farhad Islami of the American Cancer Society, said.
For the study, Islami and his team followed more than 50, 000 people aged between 40 and 75 years old. They found 317 of those people had esophageal cancer. The National Cancer Institute reported that about 17, 290 Americans had esophageal cancer in a year, and that only about 19 percent of sick people survived. However, five years later, they died.
The scientists found that drinking 700 ml drinks (about three cups) every day or more at a higher temperature (60°C or hotter) would have a 90 percent higher risk of esophageal cancer, compared with people drinking the same cups at temperature below 60℃.
This is not the first report showing a person drinking very hot drinks has the risk of cancer. In 2022, the World Health Organization showed a report. It found that drinking very hot drinks of any kind could increase the risk of cancer.
1. Why does the writer advise people not to drink very hot drinks?| A．Because they may cause serious disease. | B．Because drinking hot drinks takes longer time. |
| C．Because people’s mouths may get hurt. | D．Because they don’t taste good at all. |
| A．By telling us about his experience. | B．By asking some questions. |
| C．By sharing some information online. | D．By giving some information from reports. |
| A．幸存 | B．失败 | C．遇难 | D．受伤 |
| A．Jane—she usually drinks cold drinks after lunch. |
| B．Alan—he has a cup of hot coffee every morning. |
| C．Steve—he drinks 4 cups of very hot tea every day. |
| D．Mary—she usually drinks warm milk before sleeping. |
| A．There are some ways to stay away from cancer. | B．Very hot drinks have to do with cancer. |
| C．Drinks are bad for people’s health. | D．People will study more about cancer. |
4 . In the UK, most children have their lunches at school, but in some schools, parents can choose what their children eat. The children can have a school dinner—a hot, cooked meal, or they can take a packed (包装的) lunch with them, which usually includes cold food like sandwiches.
Often parents know what their children want, Cathy, mother of three children, told us, “My children have packed lunches because they say they hate school dinners. So I make three packed lunches every morning.”
However, another mother, Susan, made a different choice. She said, “My daughters have always had school dinners. I think they probably get healthier food at school than a few sandwiches I make for them.”
But how healthy are school dinners? Kaz, a father, said, “Fizzy (起泡的) drinks were offered and I think there were a lot of chips.”
Jamie Oliver spent a year working in a school kitchen. He was worried about the unhealthy food which included burgers, pizzas and chips. So he improved the school dinners, and trained the dinner ladies to cook healthy food such as stews (炖煮的菜) and curries in that school. Then he advised the government to improve school food across the country. And it seems that the changes have begun.
Anna, a pupil, told us, “We used to have fast food like chip and coke, but they stopped that this year. There’s a salad restaurant, which is good, so it’s healthier than it was.”
1. Parents usually can choose ________ for their children as lunch.| A．sandwiches or hamburgers |
| B．a cooked meal or a packed lunch |
| C．sandwiches only |
| D．a school dinner only |
| A．They didn’t like school dinners at all. |
| B．They had to eat school dinners. |
| C．They made packed lunches by themselves every morning. |
| D．They thought school dinners were not health. |
| A．Cathy | B．Susan | C．Kaz | D．Jamie |
| A．He prepared healthy food for his children’s lunch such as stews and curries. |
| B．He wasn’t worried about the unhealthy food offered in the school kitchen. |
| C．He once worked in a school kitchen. |
| D．He advised the government to improve school food but it didn’t work. |
| A．stews and curries |
| B．burger and pizzas |
| C．chips and fizzy drinks |
| D．sandwiches and coke |
| A．Healthy Food |
| B．Unhealthy Food |
| C．Packed Lunches |
| D．School Dinners |
5 . Understanding how much sugar and saturated fat (饱和脂肪) is in your drink can be confusing. Many of us end up having too much without realizing it. Saturated fat is often added into drinks to improve their “mouth-feel”. But having too much of both sugar and saturated fat can increase your risk of diabetes (糖尿病). Too much sugar can also lead to obesity (肥胖).
Nutri-Grade “grades” your drinks based on their sugar and saturated fat levels. Think of this as a score. Drinks graded “A” have the lowest sugar and saturated fat content, while drinks graded “D” have the highest.
Starting from the end of 2023, all drinks sold in Singapore must put a Nutri-Grade label (标签) on the drinks, according to sugar and saturated fat levels.
To manage your sugar and saturated fat intake, drink less Nutri-Grade C and D drinks and go for healthier choice or Nutri-Grade A or B drinks or simply choose water.
1. In which country now can you see the Nutri-Grade labels on the drinks?
| A．China | B．The USA |
| C．Singapore | D．Japan |
| A．low stress | B．bad tastes |
| C．heart diseases | D．over weight |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．＜1 g/100 ml. | B．1—5 g/100 ml. |
| C．5—10 g/100 ml. | D．＞10 g/100 ml. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
6 . Do you get in trouble for feeding your dog on food from dinner under the table? A new study suggests that by sharing “people food”, you might actually be helping to keep your pet healthy.
Many dogs are fed dry processed food. Science has shown that a diet of processed food is not healthy for humans. Scientists from the University of Helsinki say this diet is not enough with variety (多样化) and good for our pet dogs, either.
The scientists discovered that the foods a dog might find such as eggs, fish, meat and vegetables may be better than a diet of just dog food. Having different kinds of foods leads to many kind of microbes (微生物). There are millions of them in human and animal bodies. Some are detrimental to us, but many are good for us, and they play important roles in helping us digest (消化) food.
A total of 8,500 young pet dogs took part in the study. 4,500 of them were under 6 months old, and the rest were between 6 and 18 months old. The owners were asked about what food they had fed their pets and how often. When the dogs grew older, about 20% of the dogs showed CE symptoms (慢性肠胃不适症状). However, if dogs had had a mixed diet while young, it was 22%less possible for them to experience CE symptoms later in life.
Dr. Anna told The Times of London, “Dog foods on sale are considered to provide a complete diet... But nobody would give 12 years of the same food to a child—why should a dog be different?”
1. What should dog owners do according to the new study?| A．They must offer dry food to their dogs. |
| B．They can share “people food” with dogs. |
| C．They had better buy more processed food. |
| D．They shouldn’t make food for dogs. |
| A．It is not delicious. | B．It is too expensive. |
| C．It is not complete. | D．It is too difficult to digest. |
| A．Important to. | B．Harmful for. |
| C．Impossible for. | D．Similar to. |
| A．By using pictures. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By telling stories. | D．By listing numbers. |
| A．How do We Take Care of Dogs? | B．Stop Buying Dog Foods! |
| C．Can Dogs Eat Only Processed Food? | D．Your Dog Won’t Have CE Symptoms! |
①Sugar-free cookies, reduced-sugar cereal, sugar-free candy, diet soda. Do these seem like healthier alternatives (替代物)? After sugar became something forbidden in the nutrition and fitness world, sugar-free products acted as alternatives for once beloved sweet drinks and snacks. Claiming to be ZERO sugar, they were believed as healthier choices, especially for those people who manage diabetics (糖尿病), or aim to slim down. But the truth is they aren’t equal to better.
②When a product is labeled sugar-free, it means artificial sweeteners are used instead of real sugar. Artificial sweeteners don’t come from natural sources but they are chemical substances that are added to food and drinks to make them sweeter. Actually, most artificial sweeteners are a lot sweeter than sugar, even 200—600 times sweeter, so only a tiny amount is needed.
③Let’s find out how artificial sweeteners work. They work similarly to regular sugar by exciting your taste buds. The taste buds send signals to the brain that they have tasted something sweet and you feel a similar sense as you would with sugar.
④In recent studies, scientists have revealed artificial sweeteners are more harmful to our body than real sugar. Many businesses market sugar-free alternatives as “low-calorie” or “no-calorie”. It misleads people to believe sugar-free products can make them slim and healthy. But it’s reported that you get no nutritional value from consuming them.
⑤What’s worse, when you eat this kind of sweet food, your body continues to desire it even though your body can’t metabolize (新陈代谢) these sugar-free alternatives. Your brain does not know the difference, either. In turn, sugar-free alternatives connect to weight gain and Type 2 diabetes.
⑥Similarly, artificial sweeteners also damage your gut’s ability to break down sugar which affects everything you eat. In other words, your body doesn’t know how to deal with artificial sweeteners because they have nothing real to process.
⑦Here’s a golden rule: stay away from artificial sweeteners and look for non-sugar, natural sweeteners like Stevia or date sugar. In the war against artificial sweeteners and real sugar, both lose. Satisfy your sweet tooth with natural sugars that come from fruits and stay away from products claiming to be sugar-free or diet!
1. What’s special about sugar-free products?| A．They don’t taste delicious. | B．They are good for health. |
| C．They can make people excited. | D．They contain artificial sweeteners. |
| A．using | B．storing | C．breaking | D．controlling |
| A．People should fight against sugary products and stay away from them all the time. |
| B．People who like sweet food can choose fruit sugars to improve their ability to metabolize. |
| C．It’s wise for people to refuse artificial sweeteners because they result in some health risks. |
| D．There is still a need for more scientific studies on sugary products whether they are safe or not. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A. Exercise, or even just spend an hour jogging. You need to move. Even a walk is quite healthy if you can keep it for 30 minutes a day. Walking to the subway and taking it instead of driving a car is a good way to help you exercise more and lose more weight. B. Sleep earlier. Your body has a better rest when you go to bed earlier. Enough sleep helps you to work more effectively. A good sleeping habit will be good for your health. Try to contact your doctor if you can’t fall asleep or often wake up during the midnight. C. Eat more vegetables and cut down junk food. Junk food is bad for your health. It’s hard to change your eating habit in a short time. But don’t forget the fact that health is more important. D. Always have breakfast. A good life starts with a good breakfast, which keeps you in a good mood and full of energy the whole day. Try to develop a good living habit by eating less in the evening. You are sure to feel hungry in the morning. E. Don’t let yourself be very hungry. If you eat something before you are very hungry, you’ll eat less. If you eat right after you find yourself hungry, you’ll eat more than you really need. F. Think twice about joining weight loss programs. Some of such programs couldn’t work for some people. You may get hurt if you don’t follow the correct instruction. To lose weight healthily, you can visit websites such as eDiets. G. Visit your doctor twice a year. Go to a doctor for some tests even if you are well. If you have tests twice a year, you can get to know the problems inside your body as soon as possible. |
9 . Green is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment. How to decide whether a product is green? Here is what we may keep in mind.
The materials of a product are usually our first focus. Green products are made of more natural materials which are free from harmful chemicals, so they can be good for our physical health.
Packaging is important. We’d better choose glass, metal and paper packaging, as these can be reused or more easily recycled. We can also look for less packaging or even choose unbagged products whenever possible.
Location (地点) matters. Think about how much energy was used to get it. To us, try to choose local products. When it comes to food, it is a good idea to order directly from local farmer, shop at markets and buy fruits in season.
Look into what the company tells us about their product. It’s easy to say that a product is “green” or “all natural”, but the words may be too good to be true. So, much of the information about a product should be taken with a grain of salt.
Better than buying is choosing to leave an unnecessary product in the store. It sends a message to the producer, keeps money in our pockets, reduces waste and keeps the planet healthy.
1. How are green products? ________| A．They look green. |
| B．They are healthy. |
| C．They are free. |
| D．They are unnecessary. |
| A．Get a product over packaged. |
| B．Order food from abroad. |
| C．Buy fruits in season. |
| D．Make products of unnatural materials. |
| A．What the company tells us about the product is easily understood. |
| B．What the company tells us about the product cannot be completely believed. |
| C．What the company tells us about the product is widely spread. |
| D．What the company tells us about the product cannot be quickly forgotten. |
| A．Buying Green |
| B．Recycling Waste |
| C．Keeping Healthy |
| D．Reducing Energy Use |
Sometimes it may seem difficult to improve our health.
Eat breakfast every morning.
Research shows that if you eat a meal in the morning, you may not become too fat or eat too much during lunch. Eating breakfast can help people feel better through the day.
Poor sleep can influence our memory and learning. It can also cause traffic accidents! Studies show that people who don’t get enough sleep seem to get into more accidents. So get enough sleep and stay safe!
Take a walk every day.
Walking is an easy way to exercise. You’d better meet friends for a walk, not for a meal.
Join social groups.
Social groups can provide support. They might include sports teams, art or music groups. The people in the group can offer advice and help each other in difficult times.
Have a hobby.
A hobby could be running, reading or making something with your hands. Hobbies help people to relax and rest.
| A．Get up early. |
| B．Get enough sleep. |
| C．Hobbies bring us happiness as well. |
| D．Also, being in a group keeps your mind busy. |
| E．If so, the following healthy habits may help you. |
| F．As you walk, you will see the beautiful world around you. |
