1 . Everyone needs a healthy diet plan. This is especially important when we are first making the change to a new food lifestyle. 1 say lifestyle, because diets just don't work. You will always find yourself struggling as long as you think of your eating habits based on a diet rather than a lifestyle.

What you eat will be determined from what you believe about health and nutrition. If you believe there is no connection between health and the food you eat, you will eat whatever "tastes right" to you, no matter what it is doing to your health. However, if you believe that the human body is an unbelievable self-healing （自愈的）machine that only requires the right fuel （nutrition） to maintain health, then you will choose your foods thus.

A healthy diet plan must be based on what is best for your body. If you are concerned about your taste buds（味蕾）,don't worry they will catch up. They have likely been programmed to think they want fats and salts. It may be hard for you to imagine doing without all those processed foods you've been eating. But it won't be long after you start following a healthy diet plan that your taste buds will long for what is really good for you.

It will take some time for your body to acclimate to your new diet plan, just as developing any new positive habit does. But trust me, your body knows what it needs. Once you start feeding it the nutrition it requires, your body, including your taste, will respond positively.

The healthy diet plan we advise is one that includes as much whole, raw food as possible. Our personal meal planning includes a lot of raw food, whole foods and little to no animal products. Our meal plans include as many dark green and other brightly colored vegetables as possible.

The final tip I have for you as you make the change to a healthy diet meal plan is knowledge, knowledge, knowledge. Having the right knowledge will be one of your keys to success.

1. What should we change first to have a healthy diet plan?

A．Our lifestyle.	B．Our eating habits.
C．Our taste buds.	D．Our ways of thinking.

2. What does the author expect us to do according to Paragraph 2?

A．Eat whatever tastes right.	B．Take foods for your health.
C．Exercise on a regular basis.	D．Eat foods rich in fats and salts.

3. What can we infer from the passage about our taste buds?

A．They will stick to what we are used to eating.

B．They will become weak if we change our diet.

C．They can only respond to refined foods.

D．They can change with our diet plan.

4. What does the underlined phrase " acclimate to" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Object to.	B．Get used to.
C．Survive from.	D．Get over.

2 . As it turns out, comfort food, instead of comforting you, may actually be linked to your mental comfort but cause you to become depressed. One of the main reasons for eating junk food is stress eating, but now new research has also suggested it's harming your mental health too.

Junk food, fast food and so-called “healthy snack options” are all big business nowadays because they provide convenient options for people on the go. The decision when choosing a snack of going for what you want, over what you need, plays an important part in your overall mental health.

Researchers at Cardiff University believe that reaching for unhealthy snacks when the stress of time-sensitive commitments, such as work or study, limits your choices of snacks, won’t only destroy your fitness goals, but it can also negatively affect your mental health.

Scientists provided crisps, chocolate or a piece of fresh fruit to test subjects before measuring their effects on mental comfort. The results were amazing. Those snacking on crisps and chocolate showed greater symptoms(症状) of depression, anger and emotional disorders in only 10 days. The increase was an unbelievable 47% in depressive parts. The subjects that snacked on fruit experienced none of these symptoms. In fact, on the contrary, they became 32% less anxious.

While the researchers didn't point out exactly why the fruit group felt so much happier, the answer may lie in fruit’s ability to increase the brain’s production of serotonin, which is commonly known as a feel-good neurotransmitter(神经递质) that can help to bring about a happier state of mind and reduce anxiety.

The best results you can take away from the study is that when you’re hungry you should always be well prepared with healthy snacks that will not only fill you up but will also positively affect your mental health and keep you focused all day long.

1. The underlined part “comfort food” in the first paragraph probably refers to “________”.

A．tasty food

B．junk food

C．nutritious food

D．healthy food

2. Why do people prefer snacks nowadays?

A．They are always very busy.	B．They like their delicious tastes.
C．They have no other good choices.	D．They need to improve their mental health.

3. Which will you choose for mental health according to the research?

A．Pineapples.

B．Candies.

C．French fries.

D．Chocolate.

4. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．How to choose healthy food?	B．Are snacks harmful to health?
C．Is comfort food really comforting?	D．What's the best choice for pressure relief?

3 . A French firm that has long been testing and improving an artificial (人造的) heart is ready to begin sale of the device (装置)in the second quarter of 2021.

Called the Aeson, the 900-gram device is powered by batteries and relies on sensors (传感器) and biological materials to discover exactly which function it must perform at any given time. The firm Carmat has been working on the Aeson for decades in response to rising rates of heart diseases in France and across the world.

Organ donor (捐赠) rates in Europe are not enough to meet demands, and so the Aeson will really come into its own as another choice for those on waiting lists for new hearts. “The idea behind this heart was to create a device which would replace heart transplants (移植), a device that works physiologically like a human heart, one that’s pulsating (搏动的), self-controlled and compatible (兼容的) with bloods,” said Stephane Piatj Carmat’s CEO.

An Aeson will function for several years in patients. It works by attaching biological bits to its mechanical ones, and using batteries to power the functions of a normal heart, A small bag would contain a controller with lithium-ion batteries, as well as the fluid container, all weighing less than five kilograms.

One gentleman who received the Aeson in 2015 told reporters at the time that he “ never felt so good.”“I walk, I get up and I bend over 10 to 15 times a day, without any problem. I keep my balance. I’m not bothered. I don’t even think about it, ” said the 69-year-old father of two. Indeed the surgeon even said that the man had restarted riding bikes, and as a black belt judoka (柔道运动员), even asked permission to restart martial arts (武术).

As part of his recovery, we made him do a number of physical activities such as riding an exercise bike, and when we last met, he told us 4 of course, I have a bike, a traditional bike and I ride but don’t worry, I avoid big hills, ”he said.

1. When will the Aeson probably be sold?

A．In January, 2021.	B．In April, 2021.
C．In August, 2021.	D．In November, 2021.

2. What do we know about the Aeson?

A．It is designed for the patients with heart disease.

B．It is less than 500 grams.

C．It doesn’t need to be charged.

D．More and more people will have a preference for it .

3. What can we infer from paragraphs 3 and 4?

A．The Aeson functions differently from a human heart.

B．An Aeson will work for decades in patients.

C．The Aeson will be a good choice for the patients with heart diseases.

D．It is safe for a patient with an Aeson to do physical activities.

4. Which word best describes the gentlemen's attitude to the Aseon?

A．Doubtful.

B．Satisfied.

C．Regretful.

D．Worried.

4 . 健康是人生的财富，而健康的生活习惯对于成长中的我们尤其重要。请以“How to keep healthy”为题写一篇短文，短文应该包括以下信息提示:
1. 健康饮食；
2. 不熬夜；
3. 锻炼身体；
4. 保持愉快的心情。
注意:
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.语言流畅，书写规范，卷面整洁。

5 . A new study conducted in China, and published by the medical journal Neurology, indicates people who sleep for a large amount of time up their stroke (中风) risks by 85 percent. In addition, those who take regular 90-minute naps (小睡) increase their risks of stroke by 25 percent, compared with brief-30 minute naps or avoiding naps entirely. Disturbed sleep also raised stroke risk by 29 percent, according to the study.

Researcher Dr. Xiaomin Zhang, head of the team, told the Associated Press, “People, especially middle-aged and older adults, should pay more attention to their time spent in bed attempting to sleep and midday napping, and sleep quality, because appropriate duration of sleep and nap and maintaining good sleep quality may complement other behavioral interventions for preventing stroke.” Dr. Zhang cautions that the study only shows an association between long periods of sleep and a stroke, but does not prove that naps and long periods of sleep cause strokes.

Other studies have pointed out a link between excessive (过度的) or poor sleep and obesity (肥胖), which leads to increased stroke risk. Those risks, including high blood pressure, were factored into Dr. Zhang's team's data.

Dr. Zhang's study collected data from 31,750 people living in China with a median age of 62. After six years of self-reported follow-ups and physical examinations, 1,500 of the participants were found to have suffered strokes during that ensuing period of time.

Dr. Zhang noted that the study is limited, since it was conducted mainly on elderly patients. The advice within it may apply only to the elderly.

Dr. Salman Azhar, director of stroke at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City said, “If you sleep so much, you're actually decreasing your activity and a reduction in activity leads to a number of things that increase your risk of obesity.” Activity seems to be the key, according to Azhar. If activity is limited and the amount of sleep increases, the stroke risk will increase.

1. Which is associated with a relatively lower risk of stroke according to the study?

A．No naps.	B．Disturbed sleep.
C．Obesity.	D．90-minute naps.

2. What can we learn from paragraph 2?

A．Long periods of sleep cause strokes.	B．Much sleep lowers blood pressure.
C．Short sleeping time prevents strokes.	D．The elderly should avoid long naps.

3. What's Dr. Salman Azhar's attitude towards much sleep?

A．Supportive

B．Negative.

C．Uncertain.

D．Pleasant.

4. How does the author develop the text?

A．By listing examples.	B．By answering questions.
C．By explaining factors.	D．By analyzing studies.

6 . We all do little things to boost the way we feel and think throughout the day. Something as simple as taking a walk or eating a piece of chocolate can brighten your mood almost instantly, thanks to certain chemical reactions that occur in the brain.     1    If you're going through something complex, you need a more permanent practice. That's where writing comes in.

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins,it's worth learning about the ways that you can use writing to support your mental well-being.    2    

Use writing for mindfulness. Mindfulness is a tried-and-true technique for improving mental wellness,but can writing have the same effect?     3     By focusing on a particular moment and getting it all out there on the page, you can free yourself from any of the other concerns that are crowding your mind. This way, you can use writing as an approach to mindfulness and as a way of relieving stress.

Another benefit to writing is its ability to clear your mind of worries, negative thoughts, or sources of pain.     4     Fortunately, writing can speed up the process of restoring mental clarity.

    5    People were more likely to talk to others about a painful event after writing about it privately,which powerfully suggests that writing can indirectly lead to reaching out for support, which can mean even greater healing and relief.

Through the process of populating a blank page with letters and words, writing can be a useful mental health tool that both records your experiences and allows you to work through them.

A．Become more self-aware.

B．These pleasures are just temporary, however.

C．There's real power behind the pen—here's why.

D．Writing is also the best method of self-care treatment.

E．Clearing your brain of negative thoughts can be really tough work.

F．Actually,the act of writing for a mere 20 minutes each day can work.

G．This is because writing tends to stimulate questions about your life and direction-

7 . The Department of Health and Social Care is carrying out a new programme, giving the National Health Service (NHS) and local councils in England ￡70 million to pay for up to 700,000 overweight or obese people to go on weight management courses, or work with a personal coach to help them shed unwanted pounds.

As part of the development process, those involved will investigate (研究) previous and present programmes all over the world that have been successful in their mission to get people moving more and eating better.

An example of similar programmes that have worked well is the step challenge in Singapore, a nationwide physical activity programme aimed at encouraging people to do more physical activity.

Experts will look whether initiatives (首创) such as the national step challenge in Singapore could work in England. Citizens are offered cash payments if they do a certain amount of physical activity, such as walking and running, and their progress is measured through wearable devices.

Research published in the British Medical Journal last year found that 1.6 million Singaporeans—26% of the population—had taken part in the government-backed programme. In return for undertaking certain numbers of steps, participants earned “health points” which they could exchange for rewards worth up to US $10.

Downing Street has recently been exploring the use of financial incentive to help people lead healthier, more active lives and has privately sought the views of leading health charities, such as the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.

Boris Johnson, who has become determined to undertake meaningful action against Britain’s obesity crisis after his stay in hospital last year with COVID-19, supports the latest government action on bulging waistlines. He has slimmed down from a reported 108kg at the time he went into St Thomas’ hospital and is eating more healthily and taking regular exercise. “Being overweight increases the risk of becoming ill with COVID-19. If we all do our bit, we can not only reduce our own health risks but also take pressure off the NHS and solve the social obesity crisis,” he said.

1. What will the department do in carrying out the new programme?

A．Base the new programme on deep research.

B．Follow the example in Singapore closely.

C．Give money to whoever wants to lose weight.

D．Make people turn to personal coaches.

2. What do we know about the step challenge in Singapore?

A．It is unpopular with young people.	B．It gets support mainly from charities.
C．It is unknown to most Singaporeans.	D．It gives rewards to the participants.

3. What does the underlined word “incentive” in paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．Advice.

B．Technology.

C．Service.

D．Encouragement.

4. What does Boris Johnson mean in the last paragraph?

A．Overweight will eventually cause serious illnesses.

B．Eating healthily is more beneficial than taking exercise.

C．Small changes in losing weight can make a big difference.

D．He owes his success in losing weight to St Thomas’ hospital.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式

Influenza has likely been around for 1000 years, though     1     (it) cause was only identified     2     (relative) recently.

One of the     3    (early) reports of an influenza-like illness comes from Hippocrates, a well-known ancient Greek doctor     4     described a highly infectious disease from northern Greece in 410 B.C..

The word influenza, however, wasn't used to describe a disease     5     many centuries later. In 1357, people called an epidemic in Florence, Italy “influenza di freddo”， which translates to “cold influence,”     6     (refer) to the disease's possible cause.

In 1414, French chroniclers used similar terms to describe an epidemic that     7     (affect) up to 100,000 people in Paris. The term influenza became commonplace to describe the disease, at least in Britain, in the mid-1700s. At the time, it     8     (think) that the influence of the cold, along with astrological influences of stars and planets , caused the disease.

In 1892, Dr. Richard Pfeiffer isolated     9     unknown bacterium from the sputum (痰)of his sickest flu patients, and he concluded that the bacteria caused influenza. He called it Haemophilus influenzae (流感嗜血杆菌). Scientists later discovered that H. influenzae causes several     10     (type) of infections, but not influenza.

Researchers finally isolated the virus that causes flu from pigs in 1931, and from humans in 1933.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Nearly a year ago marketing director David Smith, behaving like James Bond 007, secretly recorded all his     1     (conversation) . He refused to sign his name, and he would ask his secretary     2     (check) all his emails. Anything he wrote was photocopied and kept as “evidence”. But David isn't mad. He suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder or PCD,     3     is now recognized as the second most common mental health problem after depression and     4     number of reported cases is increasing. Experts say that about 2%-3% of the population suffer from the syndrome, with as many as one in five     5     (suffer) from a less serious form.

People with OCD suffer from obsessional thoughts, such as worrying that their hands are dirty. The terrible anxiety is only relieved     6     performing a special set of behaviors. Unluckily, any sense of relief is short-lived, which is why the behavior must     7     ( repeat) again and again. OCD sufferers know their behavior is     8     (reason) , yet feel powerless to stop.     9     (fortunate), a new treatment from America is bringing new hope to sufferers. Schwartz has designed the Four Steps programme which employs meditation (冥想)with the aim of teaching sufferers to manage their symptoms by     10     (they).

10 . Working at a desk all day may not be as bad for your health as sitting in front of a television after work. That is a finding of a new study done in the United States.

Jeanette Garcia, a researcher at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, led the study.

“We’ve been hearing more and more about how sitting is the new smoking. Previous evidence suggests a relationship between health problems and time spent sitting. As long as you reduce any type of sitting, then that’s helpful in improving health,” she said.

“This study, however, suggests that this may not be the case, and that we should focus more on leisure time sitting, mainly television viewing time, rather than sitting, in general,” she added.

The study followed close to 3, 600 African-American adults. Almost one-third of them watched TV for more than four hours a day. A little more than one-third of the subjects spent between two and four hours a day sitting in front of the TV. The remaining third watched TV for less than two hours a day.

Researchers followed the group for an average of 8.4 years. During the study, 205 of the subjects died and 129 others suffered a heart attack or stroke. Compared to people who watched less than two hours of television daily, those who spent more than four hours in front of the TV were 49 percent more likely to die or have a heart attack or stroke.

The study had some limitations, however. Lin Yang is a researcher at the University of Calgary in Canada. She says it is possible that sitting in front of the TV might be worse than sitting at a desk because people snack while they are watching TV. Some people simply stay up too late and do not get enough sleep. Eating treats or lack of sleep could both cause weight gain and increase risk factors for heart disease. These factors could make people more likely to die early, she added.

Arch Mainous, a researcher at the University of Florida in Gainesville, said in an email that it would be a mistake for people with desk jobs to think there is no need to get moving during the work day. Take the stairs rather than the elevator, or take a walk at lunch, Mainous advised. “Leisure time physical activity is definitely beneficial, but walking on some more steps in the workday should also be encouraged.”

1. What can we learn about Jeanette Garcia’s study?

A．Not all forms of sitting are equally bad for health.

B．Reducing time spent sitting is an effective way to improve health.

C．49% of those who spent more than four hours watching TV daily were unhealthy.

D．It’s the first study ever indicating the relationship between health problems and sitting.

2. Which of the following may Lin Yang agree with?

A．Sitting in front of the TV is not that harmful.

B．People may as well avoid doing jobs at a desk.

C．Health risks have nothing to do with TV viewing.

D．Snacks and lack of sleep may be to blame for early death.

3. As Arch Mainous suggested, what should an office worker do?

A．Take the elevator to save time.

B．Participate in more activities.

C．Get moving during the workday.

D．Take a walk to lose weight.

4. What is this text most likely from?

A．A poster.	B．A textbook.
C．A guidebook.	D．A magazine.