3 . Here are some habits to help you enjoy a longer and better life.

Eat better. You don’t have to adopt some crazy diet or give up all sweets. Instead, try to eat a few more vegetables and fruits.     1     . A whole food is an ingredient in its natural state, one that comes in its own wrapper. While it’s even better to eat cuisine that is organic, locally grown or pesticide-free, start by shopping for groceries that require no packaging.

Check with your doctor. When you feel good, it’s easy to avoid going to the doctor. No matter how you feel, though, it’s a good idea to visit your doctor for an annual check up.     2    . In addition, depending on your age and family history, the doctor may recommend other necessary tests or screenings. For example, your doctor may also do blood tests to check your cholesterol or screen for hormonal imbalances.     3    

Keep moving. Exercise lowers blood pressure, controls our weight, strengthens our bones and muscles, reduces our risk for cancers, and improves mood. Some research also says it has the power to keep us young. Physical activities including exercises can improve our flexibility, strength and balance.     4     Just work more movement into your day.

    5    . Simply said, we are better together. Steps to build a social network include getting involved with joining a cause or volunteering for an organization or checking out a support group.

A．Do volunteer work

B．Connect with people

C．You can also eat more whole foods

D．You don’t have to take up running marathons .

E．They not only have health benefits, but taste good

F．The doctor will most likely carry out some routine tests

G．Each of these tests can help identify any potential problems

4 . When it comes to exercise, less is not more—but it’s certainly better than none. Physical inactivity accounts for as many as 23% of all deaths from major chronic (diseases).     1     Some people say that they have no free time for physical activity at all.

    2     While light activity is good, moderate activity is even better, and health experts encourage everyone to have at least 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity.     3     As recent studies have confirmed, “lifestyle” activities, such as walking, house cleaning and gardening, are as effective as a structured exercise program in improving heart function, lowering blood pressure and keeping or losing weight.

In one study, overweight middle-aged men and women who learned behavioral skills to make them more physically active, such as walking around airports or train stations while waiting for a departure, reduced their body fat percentage and improved their heart function as much as individuals participating in structured programs at a fitness center. In another study, fat women ranging in age from 21 to 60 who adopted a more active lifestyle lost as much weight as women in a low-impact aerobics(有氧运动)program.     4    

There are different levels and types of activities, like aerobics and muscle exercise.       5     Besides, short periods of exercise during the day are nearly as beneficial as one long session.

A．They are really helpful.

B．But you don’t have to head to a gym.

C．Regular exercise is good for old people.

D．Getting the proper amount of exercise is important.

E．Light activity can improve physical and mental well-being.

F．Furthermore, they regained fewer pounds in the following year.

G．However, there are many people who spend a lot of time sitting down.

5 . Although nobody can make sure that by adopting a specific lifestyle you will be able to live a longer life, there are certain things you can do to increase your chances of living longer.    1     .

Healthy diet habits

    2     A diet based on healthy principles can not only improve your mood, but also help you keep a healthy weight.

    3    

It has been proven by many studies that people who are happy live a better life. To find happiness in your life, you have to ask for it and follow it.

Relaxation (放松)

Relax as much as possible.    4     . Relaxation means everything that makes you feel good and happy. This may be watching a nice movie or going to a basketball match.

Physical exercise and activity

This is the most well­-known guideline (指导方针). Exercise offers a lot of benefits to your health and can help you live longer. Exercising can help your body function better.

    5    

It has been proven by many researches that people who sleep 7 hours per day enjoy a happier and healthier life.

A．Sleep

B．Be happy

C．Any form of exercise is beneficial for you

D．Here are five most important habits for a better life

E．People who want to live longer should learn how to relax

F．People who have negative thoughts end up with low confidence

G．Following a healthy diet is among the best ways to enjoy a life

6 . Doctors say you had better use it before you lose it. The more you sit each day, the more chance you have of getting sick.

Richard Rosenkranz of Kansas State University was among the researchers. He said people who sat for long periods were at great risk of diseases when compared with those who sat less. He said that was especially true for some chronic (慢性的) diseases.

Richard Rosenkranz studied the relationship between sitting and chronic diseases in middle-aged Australian men. He worked with researchers from the University of Western Sydney. They examined the health records of more than 63,000 men from New South Wales. The men were between the ages of 45 and 65. The men reported about what diseases they had, or did not have. And they kept record of the amount of time each day that they sat.

The study also showed that exercising every morning for 30 minutes did not reduce the health risk if you spend the next eight hours sitting at the desk. Mr. Rosenkranz said it was important to make sure you exercise. But he said it was also important to find ways not to sit so much during the day.

Many jobs today require sitting and working at the desk all day. James Levine works at the Mayo Clinic in the United Sates. He suggests working while standing at high table some of the time instead of sitting at a desk. Dr. Levine also suggests standing while using the telephone or eating. Or he advises walking with the people you work with for an on-foot meeting. And he notes that if you spend more time on your feet,you may have muscle activity that helps burn fats and sugars in your body.

1. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph imply?

A．Doctors should treat all the patients well.

B．Doctors should make use of every method.

C．One should value his health before he loses it.

D．One should depend on himself to keep healthy.

2. How did Richard Rosenkranz make the study?

A．By examining some records and reports.

B．By making some laboratory experiments.

C．By talking with the doctors and patients.

D．By watching the men’s daily performance.

3. According to Dr. Levine, in order to avoid the harm of long-time sitting,what should people do?

A．Exercise more often.	B．Change their jobs.
C．Stay away from the desk.	D．Stand or walk more.

4. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A fashion magazine.	B．A health magazine.
C．A biology textbook.	D．A life guide.

9 . Teenagers’ fitness is now a major concern，and physical exercise is very important. It reduces stress and improves fitness. Exercise makes your body strong，and helps you to keep the right body weight. Sports scientist Dr. Helen Lopez offers the following advice to teenagers：“First，you need to find out your present level of fitness. Then you can design a programme that will help you become healthier.”

Dr. Lopez suggests that there are three levels of fitness that need a change of lifestyle.“Overweight”means that the person gets very little exercise and often has a serious weight problem. “Inactive” means that the person does not join in many physical activities，but is not seriously overweight.“Active”refers to people who take part in sports and other physical activities，but do not have a high fitness level.

According to Dr. Lopez，overweight teenagers should work out to keep healthy.“Ride a bike，play volleyball or basketball for a while，and go for a twenty­minute walk each day. All these will help to burn calories.”Inactive teenagers should do similar activities, but add some bending and stretching exercises, such as push­ups and sit­ups, starting with twenty of each a day.“Inactive people can take a little more exercise than overweight people because their bodies are stronger，”Dr. Lopez said. The same rule applies to active teenagers.

Dr. Lopez suggests one hour a week or more on running and other forms of intensive exercise，together with fifteen minutes a day spent on stretching and bending activities.“These are really important in order to prevent injuries,” Dr. Lopez said. Some weight­training and other body­strengthening exercises could also be planned in the programme in order to increase the person’s strength.

1. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Active people always have a high fitness level.

B．Overweight people always take more exercise.

C．Keeping fit means changing teenagers’ lifestyle.

D．Inactive teenagers are not seriously overweight.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

A．Physical exercise can make the teenagers grow taller.

B．Physical exercise can help teenagers become healthier.

C．Physical exercise can help to burn up calories.

D．Physical exercise can increase teenagers’ strength.

3. In order to prevent injuries you should do some ________．

A．walking exercises	B．streching and bending
C．riding	D．weight­training

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Doing Exercise

B．Teenagers’ Fitness

C．Different Lifestyles

D．Overweight Teenagers

10 . Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resting your body clock     1    . Here is how to make one.

•     2     In order to make a change, you need to decide why it’s important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reason, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.

• Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags.     3     That’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.

• Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating (弥补) on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found.     4    .

• Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record.     5     If not, take another look at other methods you could try.

A．Get a sleep specialist.

B．Find the right motivation.

C．A better plan for sleep can help.

D．And consider setting a second alarm.

E．If the steps you take are working, keep it up.

F．Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.

G．Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.