1 . Being healthy is important. Often, we’re crazy about articles in health magazines talking about the latest popular diets, or advertisements that offer cures (疗法) for fatness that are often too good to be true. One of the latest crazy phenomena (现象) is intermittent fasting (间歇性禁食).     1    

There are different ways of intermittent fasting.     2     Another common way is choosing a diet that sees people only eating during a limited part of the day, for example, over eight hours.

    3     A study suggests intermittent fasting may help control blood sugar and reduce the possibility of suffering related disease. Other studies have shown intermittent fasting may help slow the ageing process, support brain function, lose weight, etc.

Some people try intermittent fasting for weight management, and others use the method to deal with some conditions such as high cholesterol or arthritis.     4     Fasting might not suit those who are underweight or with a long-term medical condition. Fasting may cause some people to experience symptoms (症状) such as headaches or make them easily suffer from overeating after a reduced calorie intake (热量摄入) day.

As with many diets, it’s always wise to speak to your doctor or weight-loss professional before changing your eating habits. And, at the end of the day, it could just come down to what lifestyle choice suits you.     5     If not, your health may suffer.

A．But what is intermittent fasting?

B．However, this diet isn’t for everyone.

C．Intermittent fasting has two main origins.

D．Let’s look at some of the possible benefits.

E．The idea of this is to reduce calories over a period.

F．In a word, you should avoid turning to intermittent fasting blindly.

G．You can eat normally on five days of a week and reduce calorie intake on the other two.

2 . Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability. Here are a few ways that exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you.

Exercise controls weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don’t worry if you can’t find lots of time to exercise every day.     1     Just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Worried about heart diseases? Expecting to prevent high blood pressure?     2     Being active increases the “good” cholesterol (胆固醇) and decreases unhealthy triglycerides (甘油三酯). This keeps your blood flowing smoothly, reducing your risk of suffering from heart and blood diseases.

Needing an emotional lift?     3     A visit to the gym or a brief walk can help. Physical activity stimulates (刺激) many brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.

Struggling to fall into sleep? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep.     4     Or you may be too energized to go to sleep.

    5     They give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy. Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. Bored? Try something new, or do something with friends or family.

A．Just exercise.

B．Just don’t exercise too close to bedtime.

C．Any amount of activity is better than none.

D．Hoping to lower stress after a stressful day?

E．Benefits of regular exercise are hard to forget.

F．Exercise and physical activity can be fun and social!

G．Feeling tired after grocery shopping or doing housework?

3 . There is a peaceful moment that washes over you when you step into a forest.     1     Li and Gary Evans, director of the Forest Bathing Institute in the U. K. , talk to Life Kit about the science behind forest bathing and how you can obtain the health benefits.

The ideal place to forest bathe is in a natural forest. But if you live far away from one, any place that has a lot of trees and quiet spaces will do.     2     A 2022 study found that walking in a forest had a greater impact on cardiovascular (心血管的) function than doing so in an urban park.

To gain the rewards of forest bathing, plan to spend two to six hours in the woods, says Li.     3     If you can’t set aside a good part of your day to wander in a forest, you can also do shorter walks.

Your forest bathing session is a good time to walk or do some gentle activities such as yoga and tai chi.     4    . “The difference between normal activities and forest bathing is that we’re going to move very slowly,” says Evans. Forest bathing is about calming you down, reducing your heart rate and blood pressure.

When you get to the forest or the park, find a spot that could be a clearing in the woods surrounded by a bunch of tall trees.     5     “Inhale (吸气) for a count of one, two and then exhale (呼气) for double the length of time. Then keep that going.” This particular breathing exercise has been shown to have benefits outside of the forest environment.

A．You can do sports like hiking or jogging.

B．Sit down and slow down your breathing.

C．But they won’t be as significant as walking in the deep woods.

D．It’s not the time to do hard exercises like running or weight training.

E．Not only is “forest bathing” a way to explore nature, it’s good for your health.

F．It simply connects with our sense of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.

G．According to his research, forest bathing for that amount of time help promote the well-being.

4 . Some Winter Activities

Winter activities are underestimated (低估). The days may be shorter, but the list of fun activities isn’t. Don’t let the winter blues take over.     1    

Finding your favourite.     2     Nobody likes cardio (有氧运动) for a long time, but signing up for an adult sports team, or taking a yoga class on the weekend can be a fun way to break up the boredom of going to the gym. Recreational (娱乐的) sports are also a great way to meet new people.

Walking on snow.     3     Walking with snowshoes is friendly to beginners, and suitable for kids and seniors alike. You can buy a set for under $100 or rent some for the afternoon. Take a friend or walk alone to enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors in winter.

Skiing. Those that love it really love it. Hitting the ski hills is an old wintertime tradition. It gets you outside, boosts your mood, and serves as a core workout. You don’t need the latest gear (设备) to be able to have fun.     4     If you’re feeling tired of too much indoor time, get your heart pumping at a nearby ski hill.

    5     Taking an online class, or picking up an instrument for the first time, can be incredibly rewarding. Expanding your professional skill can do wonders for your future job prospects. It may take a little planning, but consider learning something new this season.

A．Go to the gym.

B．Learning something.

C．Most ski fields rent gear too.

D．Be active and try these winter activities.

E．The following are things you can do at home.

F．You needn’t be an athlete to enjoy this seasonal activity.

G．The key to keeping healthy is finding what you enjoy doing.

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Researchers have studied how much energy Danish people take from their food, based on     1    (analyse) of their feces and the microbes within. They found     2    (rough) 40 percent of the participants have microbes that on average extract more energy from food     3    (compare) to the other 60 percent. The new study, led by experts at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports,     4    (publish) in the journal Microbiome on Tuesday.

“Bacteria’s metabolism of food provides extra energy in     5     form of short-chain fatty acids — molecules our body can use     6     energy-supplying fuel,” said Professor Roager. “But if we consume more than we burn, the extra energy provided by the intestinal bacteria may increase the risk of     7    (gain) weight over time.”

    8     the scientists only used a small sample of Danish participants, it is possible the findings could be applied to other global populations. Overall, the result     9    (indicate) being overweight might not just be related to     10     healthily one eats or amount of exercise one gets, but it may also have something to do with the microbes in our gut.

6 . Charles Richard Drew’s great invention directly contributed to saving thousands of lives during World WarⅡ, and continues to contribute to the life-saving work of the entire world of medicine later.

Born in 1904, Drew was the eldest of five children. He was intelligent and showed a talent for studies and sports from a young age. In 1922, his athletic ability earned him an athletic scholarship to attend Amherst College in Massachusetts. Drew graduated from Amherst College in 1926. In 1928 he applied to medical schools and was admitted to MeGill University in Montreal, Canada. He completed his medical degree and master’s degree in surgery in 1933.

Upon graduation, as an internship (实习生), he began to look at issues related to blood transfusions.

When he began his doctoral studies at Columbia University, with a physician named John Scudder, Drew continued his research in the field of blood transfusion. The two have jointly conducted research into blood preservation and fluid replacement, leading to the development of an experimental blood bank, which ran smoothly for seven months.

Drew’s breakthroughs in blood preservation were timely, as the World War II was raging in Europe at the time. Under Drew’s direction, his team has developed new ways to extract, preserve and transport plasma (血浆) on a large scale.

Following the success of the “Blood for Britain” program, Drew was appointed the assistant director for the US blood banking system. During this time, he built a number of mobile blood donation stations, later known as blood delivery stations.

On April 1, 1950, tragedy struck. Drew was injured in a serious car accident while on his way to a conference and died from his injuries. Many medical colleges and schools have been named after him to honor his contribution.

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．Drew’s family.	B．Drew’s intelligence.
C．Drew’s early experience.	D．Drew’s contribution.

2. What kind of person is Charles Richard?

A．Strong-willed and ambitious.	B．Sympathetic and tough.
C．Caring and brave.	D．Talented and committed.

3. Why are many colleges and schools named after Charles Richard Drew?

A．Because he has made great contribution to medical science.

B．Because he alone finished the research in the field of blood transfusion.

C．Because his contribution has changed the process of the World War Ⅱ.

D．Because he died in a tragedy car accident on his way to conference.

4. Which category can this article be?

A．A documentary.	B．A novel.
C．A science fiction.	D．A short biography.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How does the speaker feel about memory loss?

A．It’s common.

B．It’s unimportant.

C．It’s worrying.

2. What is the speaker’s first suggestion?

A．Having a good sleep.

B．Doing exercise.

C．Attending social events.

3. How can people stay mentally active?

A．By recalling the past regularly.

B．By taking the same route when driving.

C．By doing crossword puzzles.

4. How many suggestions does the speaker give?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

8 . Welcome to the tour bus that helps you catch up on sleep. A new Hong Kong Sleeping Bus Tour is letting people get some much-needed extra sleep. The bus tour is a 76-kilometer, five hour ride around Hong Kong on a double-decker bus. Tickets for the Sleeping Bus Tour quickly sold out, passengers had to wait in the long line in front of the ticket office.

So how did the idea of the tour come out about? “When we were trying to develop new tours, I was stressed out by my work, and I couldn’t sleep at night. So I once suddenly passed out in my office because I had suffered from lack of sleep,” said Kenneth Kong of Ulu Travel, the organizer of the bus tours. “But when I was travelling on the bus, I was able to sleep well. So I create this tour that lets passengers just sleep on the bus.”

Dr. Shirley Li, who researches sleep at the University of Hong Kong, said, “People in Hong Kong don’t have enough time to sleep. Some people may tend to connect public transport with their sleep. And that’s why they found it easier to fall sleep on the bus. People can sleep on the bus at any time. So the Sleeping Bus Tour can really help them. And this tour also reminds the public about the drop in people’s healthy lifestyles.”

“I have been suffering from insomnia, so I am here to try and get some sleep. I know it is just for a moment, because I don’t want to move my comfortable bedroom into a bus and sleep in the sunshine,” said 25-year-old Anson Kong, one of the passengers on the first bus tour.

1. Which word can best describe the Sleeping Bus Tour?

A．Thorough.

B．Popular.

C．Quick.

D．Awkward.

2. What do we know about Kenneth Kong?

A．He once fainted at work.	B．He went to work by bus.
C．He was the driver of the bus.	D．He was a passager of the tour.

3. What does Dr. Shirley Li think about the Sleeping Bus Tour?

A．Original but boring.	B．Flexible but expensive.
C．Effective but worrying.	D．Comfortable but unhealthy.

4. What does Anson Kong suggest?

A．He wants to live in a bus.	B．He wants to enjoy the sunshine.
C．He wants to change his sleeping habit.	D．He wants to have a comfortable bedroom.

9 . How to Keep Yourself Healthy at Home

Keeping your health at home is tough, while it’s much easier when you go to gyms.     1     In this faster years of living, it is important to know your health and turn to a healthier style of living. One of the best ways is physical activities which are also helpful in reducing risks of obesity (肥胖), heart diseases, high blood pressure, strokes, and other health issues. Here, I share some valuable tips to provide health benefits at home.

Exercise using everyday household items.     2     Use simple things like full water bottles and soup cans for weightlifting. Stretching can be done quickly with the help of towels. You can even do squats (蹲) while arranging or cleaning the cupboards. You can also find exercise videos online to do at home with no equipment needed.

    3     Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and other foods that are rich in proteins, fibers, and vitamins and contain less or no sugars and fats. Avoid caffeine and overeating, as they do harm to your health. In addition, reduce sodium intake by limiting salt, soy sauce, and other sodium contents from your diet.

Do housework as an exercise for good health.     4     Sweeping, mopping and dusting required much energy. It also makes your heart beat faster. In this way, you can burn many calories in a shorter time. You can also clean your yard or do gardening, which is a working goal while doing daily housework. In this way, you can knock off your to-do list by gaining health benefits.

These tips are to work well while you are staying at home.     5     If you can find any free time, move more and sit less to be physically active and healthy, as it can change your life.

A．Drink water and limit sugary drinks.

B．Make a balanced diet plan for good health.

C．It is easy to find proper exercise equipment at home.

D．It can also keep your mind fresh, reducing anxiety and stress.

E．But you can make your lifestyle healthy by changing some habits.

F．Cleaning your house can be an excellent physical activity for you.

G．Every amount of work and activity can help you make your life healthier.

10 . Andrew Chilton was diagnosed with autism (自闭症) at age eight. There was a lot to _________. Would he ever have a job? Live _________? Doctors and school officials _________ that Andrew might not even graduate from high school.

Andrew’s family would do anything for him. Christy Chachere, the boy’s personal care attendant, saw the _________ right away. “You have to let him _________,” she told the family. “It’s the _________ way he learns to do things on his own.”

No longer would Andrew’s mother write his papers. His younger brother wouldn’t _________ him to operate the computer. Christy wouldn’t help him with homework either.

Andrew _________ loudly at times. But then what Christy expected began to _________. Andrew would come home from school, get a snack and start on his homework. Christy was ____________ there. She wouldn’t do his papers for him. But she showed him how to get organized. Best of all, Christy offered ____________ once his work was done. She’d ____________ him to a store where he could buy Pokémon cards. To the movies. Or out to eat his favorite food.

Christy has been with Andrew for six years. She has successfully helped ____________ the life of a boy with autism. One ____________ at a time, Andrew gained independence. He graduated from high school and entered community college. “Life has never been ____________,” said Andrew.

1.

A．put off

B．worry about

C．set aside

D．settle down

2.

A．flexibly

B．fortunately

C．creatively

D．independently

3.

A．whispered

B．desired

C．predicted

D．witnessed

4.

A．opinion

B．chance

C．problem

D．ability

5.

A．fail

B．escape

C．protect

D．promise

6.

A．easy

B．normal

C．quick

D．only

7.

A．help

B．inspire

C．allow

D．refuse

8.

A．apologized

B．complained

C．requested

D．argued

9.

A．pass

B．reduce

C．spread

D．happen

10.

A．always

B．sometimes

C．seldom

D．never

11.

A．quality

B．measure

C．freedom

D．strength

12.

A．follow

B．take

C．force

D．introduce

13.

A．ruin

B．change

C．occupy

D．admire

14.

A．discovery

B．competition

C．choice

D．step

15.

A．better

B．busier

C．easier

D．quieter