1 . YOLO, the highest-grossing movie of this year’s Spring Festival holiday has _________ a weight loss craziness among the Chinese _________. Though Jia said the story was intended to _________ self-care, her surprising physical transformation — she halved her weight in about a year, has stirred a discussion on slimming and encouraged viewers to hit the _________ or change their diets.

However doctors warn that such a rapid loss of weight is not healthy, and has _________ risks. It is possible to lose 50 kilograms in a little over a year, which _________ losing less than 5 kilograms per month, said Chen Qiuxia, a famous _________. But it is vital to undergo this process under the _________ support of professional nutritionists. Chen said for health and safety _________, a weight loss of 50 kilograms should take at least 6 months. If one aims to lose this much weight in a shorter period, the body might __________.

The key to staying fit is __________ a healthy lifestyle and understanding that weight loss is a long, gradual journey. To lose weight in a healthy way, you need to set a long-term goal that __________ several reachable short-term goals. It would be better to work out a schedule and __________ it, rather than blindly trying extreme workload to lose weight.

Regarding __________, the most important thing is to find a type of exercise that is safe and easy to continue in the long run, and it is important to __________ cardio (有氧运动) with resistance training.

1.

A．arisen

B．aroused

C．risen

D．raised

2.

A．lastly

B．frequently

C．recently

D．firstly

3.

A．stimulate

B．dominate

C．emerge

D．involve

4.

A．school

B．market

C．hospital

D．gym

5.

A．potential

B．negative

C．massive

D．crucial

6.

A．plans

B．means

C．keeps

D．tends

7.

A．nutritionist

B．teacher

C．police

D．nurse

8.

A．precise

B．subjective

C．positive

D．comprehensive

9.

A．reputations

B．recognition

C．concerns

D．guarantee

10.

A．protect

B．restore

C．protest

D．die

11.

A．adapting

B．adopting

C．tolerating

D．reforming

12.

A．composes of

B．makes up of

C．comprises of

D．consists of

13.

A．appeal to

B．stick to

C．subscribe to

D．up to

14.

A．workouts

B．games

C．practices

D．sports

15.

A．provide

B．fill

C．equip

D．combine

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much did the man weigh two months ago?

A．About 150 pounds.

B．About 160 pounds.

C．About 170 pounds.

2. How did the woman know how to lose weight?

A．From a book.

B．From a friend.

C．From a cook.

3. What does the man plan to do?

A．Change his diet.

B．Learn about an author.

C．Start to exercise regularly.

3 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Is Counting Calories Good for Weight Loss?

Mark Haub, who teaches nutrition as Kansas State University, wanted to prove to his students that weight loss is simply about calories. Therefore, for ten weeks, the professor started to eat an 1,800-calorie diet     1     (consist) of a Twinkie (奶油蛋糕) every three hours. He also dined on other junk food.

When he started, Haub tipped the scale at 201 pounds,    2     for his weight was considered overweight. By the end of his snack-food test, he       3     (lose) 27 pounds. The story went viral, with the media     4     (call) Haub’s eating plan the Twinkie Diet.

Haub’s message has been standard advice for more than a century. According to many experts, it all comes down to straightforward math:     5     you take in fewer than you burn, you lose weight. Countless millions who struggle with their weight dutifully track their calorie intake, but eventually many discover that all the counting is in vain.

One reason is that calorie counts are not always accurate. The Food and Drug Administration allows numbers on nutrition labels    6     (be) off by as much as 20 percent, and usually the error is undercount. That means, for example, that ice cream claiming to have 180 calories per serving may actually have 215.

Listed calories may also be wrong     7     the way our bodies digest certain foods. Take almonds (杏仁), for instance. Nutrition labels show them to have up to 170 calories per ounce. But this number does not take into account the fact that almonds pass through the intestines (肠) partly undigested. The actual count is 129—a sizable difference.

So, counting calories     8     be effective for weight loss in the short term, but for most people, it eventually fails to help us lose weight and leads to food choices and eating habits that damage our health.     9     (focus) only on calories can result in too little of       10     your body really needs.

4 . Weight loss doesn’t happen just by turning down dessert. Here, three women share the biggest motivators in their weight-loss journeys and the simple changes they made to actually achieve their health goals.

Alyssa Greene

The stress of starting college and continuous late nights caused Alyssa Greene to develop an unhealthy relationship with her body. Though she exercised, she didn’t pay much attention to her diet and her overall health until she realized a change had to be made. Over the next 2.5 years, she self-educated about nutrition and learnt what and how much to eat to get the results she wanted.

Today, Greene has lost 50 pounds and relies on self-discipline as her key motivator. “I do what I want for me, no one else,” she says. “For people who have a hard time making a lifestyle change because of family or friends or a significant other, it really boils down to discipline.”

Tanisha Commodore

For years, Tanisha Commodore left no stone unturned when it came to weight loss strategies. After trying countless workout programmes and weight-loss diets, the desperate influencer began entertaining the idea of going to Mexico for weight-loss surgery when her friend happened to recommend a special diet. Over eight months, Commodore lost 80 pounds. “You didn’t put it on overnight, so don’t expect to lose it overnight,” she notes.

Denita Elizabeth

At one point, Denita Elizabeth weighed over 250 pounds and couldn’t remember what it felt like to be healthy. Having made up her mind to make a change, Elizabeth signed up for a SoulCycle membership. Today she’s lost 100 pounds. “Not only had my strength increased, but my whole body composition changed,” says Elizabeth. “Remember: you need to develop discipline and commitment for the moments when you don’t feel like it.”

1. How did Greene lose weight?

A．By working out.	B．By changing eating habits.
C．By enhancing motivation.	D．By going to bed early.

2. What does Commodore suggest people do?

A．Try different strategies.	B．Eat a strict diet.
C．Be patient.	D．Get gym membership.

3. What do Greene and Elizabeth have in common?

A．They are college students.

B．They are disciplined.

C．They are motivated by others.

D．They have achieved their goals quickly.

5 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.   Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. backfire B. compensate          C. extend   D. impressive       E. meaningful F. measure G. needle   H. overall   I. perceive J. punishment   K. typically

Why You Shouldn’t Exercise to Lose Weight

Many of us are lacing up our sneakers and starting (or restarting) exercise regimens (练身计划) in hopes of shedding unwanted pounds. Unquestionably, aiming to be more active is good. But if the main reason is to lose weight, your New Year’s resolution could very well     1    .

For starters, exercise — at least the kind most of us do — is     2     ineffective for weight loss. Take walking, for example. A 150-pound person who walks briskly for 30 minutes will burn, on average, around 140 calories. That’s equal to one can of soda — not exactly a great return on your investment of time and effort. It’s much easier just to skip the soda.

Studies     3     show that doing moderate-intensity aerobic exercise such as walking for 30 minutes a day, five days a week — the amount recommended for good health — typically produces little or no weight loss by itself.

When moderate exercise is added to diet, the results are equally not     4    . Pooling data from six trials, researchers found that a combination of diet and exercise generated no greater weight loss than diet alone after six months.

In studies where exercise has produced     5     weight loss, participants burned at least 400 to 500 calories per session on five or more days a week. To achieve that, sessions need to go well beyond what most of us are willing or able to do. And even if we manage to exert that much effort, our bodies often     6     by boosting appetite and dialing down metabolism, effects that over time limit how many pounds we shed.

Perhaps the biggest problem with exercising to drop pounds is that it turns physical activity into     7    . How many times have you heard someone say (or said yourself) “I’ll need to do extra exercise” after eating too much during the holidays or at a celebratory dinner?

The point is that we’re more likely to     8     exercise positively and actually do it when we focus on our well-being rather than our weight. The incentive may be an improved mood or less stress. Others may find that exercise makes them feel physically and mentally stronger.

Of course, the benefits of physical activity     9     well beyond these. It’s been shown to reduce the risk of multiple diseases. It can also improve sleep and boost energy.

By all means, striving to exercise regularly in the new year is perhaps the most important thing you can do for your health. But to improve the odds of success, focus on how movement helps you feel better physically and emotionally — and forget about how it moves the     10     on the scale.

6 . Lose Weight in a Healthy Way

If you’re not fat, don’t lose weight. If obesity affects your health, you can lose weight in a healthy way. Hundreds of weight-loss programs promise quick and easy weight loss. However, the foundation of successful weight loss remains a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with increased physical activity.     1     Consider the following for weight-loss success.

●Make sure you’re ready.     2     So first you should make sure you’re ready to make permanent changes to eating and activity habits. Talk to your doctor if you need help address stressors or emotions that seem like barriers to your readiness. When you’re ready, you’ll find it easier to set goals, keep trying, stay committed and change habits.

●    3     No one else can make you lose weight. You are responsible for your own behavior for successful weight loss. What’s going to give you the burning drive to stick to your weight-loss plan? Make a list of what’s important to you to help you stay motivated and focused.

●Set realistic goals. It may seem obvious to set realistic weight-loss goals. But do you really know what’s realistic? Set a goal of losing a little weight at a time.     4     Generally, you can achieve the goal through a lower calorie diet and regular physical activity.

●Enjoy healthy foods. Adopting a new eating style that promotes weight loss must include lowering your total calorie intake.     5     One way you can lower your calorie intake is by eating more plant-based foods—fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Strive for variety to help you achieve your goals without quitting flavour or nutrition.

A．Do it gradually.

B．But how can you make it?

C．Find your inner motivation.

D．Focus on your weight-loss goals.

E．But it does not mean giving up taste.

F．You should always keep your previous lifestyle.

G．Long-term weight loss takes time, effort and commitment.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much did the man weigh two months ago?

A．About 150 pounds.

B．About 160 pounds.

C．About 170 pounds.

2. How did the woman know how to lose weight?

A．From a book.

B．From a friend.

C．From a cook.

3. What does the man plan to do?

A．Change his diet.

B．Learn about an author.

C．Start to exercise regularly.

8 . Many think 2024 could be the year more people have the tools to follow through on New Year’s resolutions about weight loss. If they can afford them and manage to stick with them, people can turn to a new generation of remarkably effective weight-loss drugs, also called GLP-1s, which offer the potential for substantial weight loss.

Wegovy, which was approved in 2021, and Zepbound, which got the nod from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2023, are the most effective publicly available weight-loss drugs ever made. Wegovy has been shown to help people shed as much as 16% of their body weight, in combination with exercise and diet. Zepbound’s highest dose, along with lifestyle changes, has helped people lose as much as 27% of their body weight over 18 months.

Although long-term data isn’t available, these drugs appear to be the safest to date. A large number of people suffer from gastrointestinal distress (肠胃不适) on the medications, including vomiting, nausea and diarrhea; but more serious side effects, like those previous weight-loss drugs, have been rare. Wegovy also appears to reduce the risk of a repeating heart attack or stroke for people with pre-existing disease.

So far, both drugs have been hard for patients to access. Suppliers have had trouble making enough of the medicines to meet the skyrocketing demand. And insurance companies haven’t covered the cost of the drugs, which can run from about $1,000 to over $1,300 a month.

Paying for them should become easier in 2024, as supplies rise up and insurance companies could bow to market pressure and cover more of the cost.

Also in the new year, there are more GLP-1 drugs on the way and in more forms. Both Wegovy and Zepbound are delivered as weekly shots. Pill versions are under development as are other medications, some of which could help people lose even more weight.

There’s a major unknown factor with these drugs, which could become better understood in the coming years. Experts can’t say if people will be able to keep the weight off if they don’t make lifestyle changes and stop taking the drugs.

1. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The side effects of the two drugs.	B．The safety of the two drugs.
C．The advantages of the two drugs.	D．The doubt about the two drugs.

2. Which is the reason for the shortage of the two drugs?

A．The technology to make the medicines is not mature.

B．They are expensive, sold at around $1,000 for each shot.

C．They are not currently included in the medical insurance.

D．There are no pill versions of the two drugs on the market.

3. Which statement about GLP-1 drugs is correct?

A．They are mainly injected into patients at present.

B．They can effectively reduce weight by 27% per year.

C．The doubt about the drugs will be cleared in the coming year.

D．The drugs will substantially solve the weight issue once and for all.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards the development of GLP-1 drugs?

A．Doubtful.

B．Critical.

C．Objective.

D．Hopeful.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the best way to lose weight safely?

A．A slow way.

B．A fast way.

C．A simple way.

2. Why should we stay away from fast food and repacked food?

A．Because they are not fresh.

B．Because they are not delicious.

C．Because they are high in fat and salt.

3. How many suggestions on losing weight slowly are mentioned in the passage?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

4. Why shouldn’t we take diet pills?

A．Because it is harmful to your health.

B．Because it is slow.

C．Because it doesn’t have any effect.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was thought to be harmful to people’s health?

A．Salty food.

B．Sugary food.

C．Fatty food.

2. What should one do to follow the Atkins diet?

A．Limit carbs (碳水化合物).

B．Avoid meat.

C．Control food intake.

3. Who should avoid the Atkins diet?

A．Overweight teenagers.

B．Sick people.

C．People with poor appetite.