In today"s fast-paced (快节奏) society, few people take time to enjoy the midday me
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In today"s fast-paced (快节奏) society, few people take time to enjoy the midday meal．Most of us just rush right through it. We grab a quick salad, or buy a sandwich and eat at our computers, Sometimes, if there is a deadline around the corner, we just skip lunch．
The development of technology hasn"t done our eating habits much good either．We are constantly distracted by e-mail, social media, and 24 - hour news．Even when we do sit down for lunch, we are more connected to our hand - held electronic devices．
Long working hours can cause all kinds of health problems, and many developed countries have put in place labor laws specifically regarding the lunch break．These laws give employees the right to take a break during a long work shift, but it"s up to them whether they do so or not．
Frank Partnoy, a former Wall Street trader, says that employers should encourage workers to take time off for lunch．This is because long lunch breaks can benefit both individuals and society.
Writing in The Guardian, Partnoy says that one obvious reason to take a lunch break is to slow down and gain some perspective（认识）． A break from work allows us to think strategically and outside the box．It also puts our daily tasks into a broader context（背景）．
What we eat at lunch is also important．In Partnoy" s opinion, a fast food lunch is more harmful than not having lunch at all． And it"s not just about calories and unhealthy food．Recent studies show that fast food also has negative effects on how we think．
However, if we sit down at a proper restaurant and chat leisurely with colleagues, we are more likely to slow down, something that hardly can be achieved in a noisy and over — packed fast food chain．
Despite these benefits, some employees might still be unwilling to take time off for lunch．Partnoy"s suggestion? Make skipping lunch difficult: Employers could ask workers to fill out a form stating their reasons for skipping the meal．
小题1:What does the underlined phrase "skip lunch" mean in the first paragraph?| A．have a quick lunch | B．don"t have lunch | | C．work while having lunch | D．take a lunch break |
小题2:Which of the following is true according to the text?| A．Modern technology results in good diet habits． | | B．Electronic devices make our life comfortable． | | C．Many people are too busy to have a good lunch． | | D．Laws have passed to make workers have lunch． |
小题3:According to Frank Partnoy, long lunch breaks .| A．are time for the workers to relax their mind | | B．make the employees work longer hours | | C．are for employees to have a quick lunch | | D．make the workers eat a proper lunch at home |
小题4:In Partnoy"s opinion, a fast food lunch .| A．saves a lot of time for a rest | | B．affects people"s way of thinking | | C．is better than having no lunch | | D．makes workers sit down and think |
小题5:What might be the author"s purpose in writing the text?| A．To warn us not to eat fast food． | | B．To introduce Frank Partnoy"s opinion． | | C．To encourage us to work more efficiently． | | D．To show the importance of a proper lunch． |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:B
小题5:D |
解析
试题分析：文章介绍不吃午饭给人们的健康和思维带来的危害，还有适当的午饭带来的好处，表明了适当的午饭是非常重要的。
小题1:猜词题：从第一段的句子：In today"s fast-paced (快节奏) society, few people take time to enjoy the midday meal．可知人们忙起来会不吃午饭，选B
小题2:细节题：从第二段的句子：The development of technology hasn"t done our eating habits much good either．We are constantly distracted by e-mail, social media, and 24 - hour news．可知很多人忙的没时间吃午饭，选C
小题3:推理题：从第五段的句子：Writing in The Guardian, Partnoy says that one obvious reason to take a lunch break is to slow down and gain some perspective（认识）．可知Partnoy认为长时间的午餐休息时间可以让职员放松，选 A
小题4:细节题：从第六段的句子：And it"s not just about calories and unhealthy food．Recent studies show that fast food also has negative effects on how we think．可知Partnoy认为快餐会影响人们的思维方式，选B
小题5:写作意图题：文章介绍现在的普遍现象，人们忙的没时间吃午饭，文章介绍不吃午饭带来的危害表明了适当的午饭是非常重要的。选D |
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Every hour spent in watching TV, DVDs and videos as an adult reduces lifespan by almost 22 minutes, a study suggests. And viewing TV for an average of six hours a day can cut short your life by five years.
The research shows that a sedentary（久坐的） lifestyle is as bad for health as smoking and obesity, because of the dangers caused by inactivity and the greater opportunities it offers for unhealthy eating.
The researchers set out to calculate the overall risk to lifespan from watching television. Their research involved more than 11,000 people over the age of 25.
Writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, they concluded. "TV viewing time may be connected with a loss of life, which is similar to other major chronic disease risk factors such as physical inactivity and obesity."
The researchers, from the University of Queensland, used information from the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study, together with population and death rate data.
But they said: "Although we used Australian data, the effects in other industrialized and developing countries are likely to be similar, considering the large amounts of time spent watching TV and similarities in disease patterns." In the United Kingdom, the average amount of time spent watching TV is four hours a day, compared with five hours in the United States.
Earlier this year, a separate study suggested the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, or dying early, rises by as much as 20 percent after just two hours a day in front of the box.
England"s Chief Medical Officer, Sally Davies, said: "Physical activity offers huge benefits and these studies back what we already know - that a sedentary lifestyle carries additional risks. We hope these studies will help more people realize that there are many ways to get exercise."
小题1:We can learn from the passage that .| A．whether you watch TV or not has nothing to do with how long you will live | | B．if an adult watches TV for six hours every day, he will probably die five years earlier | | C．physical inactivity and obesity won"t shorten your life | | D．a sedentary lifestyle offers huge benefits. |
小题2:The passage implies that _______.| A．The longer one watches TV every day, the shorter he lives. | | B．The conclusion of the study is unbelievable because it"s based on Australian data. | | C．Watching TV does greater harm to health than smoking and obesity | | D．Watching TV harms children as much as adults. |
小题3:What do we know from the last three paragraphs?| A．People in the United Kingdom watch TV longer than those in the United States. | | B．That a sedentary lifestyle carries additional risks isn"t supported by other studies. | | C．Watching TV for two hours a day will increase the risk of illnesses or dying early by 20%. | | D．Australian data is much different from that of other countries. |
小题4:The passage is intended to _______.| A．inform the readers of a research on watching TV | | B．tell the readers large amounts of people often watch TV | | C．tell the readers watching TV is also a good way to relax | | D．warn the readers of the harm of watching TV and hope that they do sports |
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People who cannot tell all colors apart are said to be color-blind. Most color-blind people can see yellows and blues, but confuse reds with green. It is very rare for a person to be blind to all colors, but they may see everything in shades of black, white and gray.
It is interesting to point out that many color-blind people don’t even realize that they are color-blind, they don’t know that the colors they are seeing and naming are not the actual colors that people with normal vision can see. This can be dangerous when a color-blind person confuses the red and green of a traffic light.
Color blindness is thought to be inherited（遗传）and although doctors have tested color blindness, there is no cure to treatment for it.
小题1:There are four cards here, and each has two colors. Which card’s colors do you think a color-blind person can tell correctly?| A．Red, Green | B．Green, Yellow | C．Red, Brown | D．Brown, Yellow |
小题2:A color-blind person______.| A．always knows how color-blind he is | | B．often gives the wrong name of colors | | C．see everything as the same color | | D．can hardly see something of strong colors |
小题3:It’s especially dangerous for a color-blind person to cross a street when_____| A．it is crowded | | B．it is a dark night | | C．there are no traffic lights at the cross of the streets | | D．the traffic light turns red |
小题4:A person who is color-blind is believed to have something to do with_____.| A．his old age | | B．his poor eyesight | | C．his parents or grandparents | | D．his living condition |
小题5:Up to now, doctors______.| A．have found a way to prevent a person from getting color-blind | | B．have found a way to free a person from his color blindness | | C．have been able to tell whether a person is color-blind or not | | D．have made it quite clear the cause of color blindness |
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Different exercise types have different purposes and different benefits. One type of exercise may not accomplish all goals of being physically fit: a healthy heart, strong muscles and bones, and safety from injury. As a result, it is important to do enough types of exercise to have all the physical benefits. Here is a quick check sheet.
Aerobic Exercise: To have a strong and healthy heart, you need to do aerobic exercise. This means that you need to exercise yourself enough so that your heart rate, while exercising, is 65 percent to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. If you don’t get your heart rate up within this level—you just aren’t working hard enough. Whatever you do, your heart rate needs to be 65 percent to 85 percent of your MHR for 20 to 30 minutes, at least 3 times a week. Typical types include:
* Running
* Walking (at least 4 to 4.5 mph)
* Swimming
* Biking
* Elliptical Training (椭圆运动)
* Yoga
Strength Training: To keep your muscles and bones strong, you need to do strength training. This comes in a variety of forms. Whatever you do, however, you need to train your muscles enough so that they are really tired by the end of each session. To see real benefits, make sure you are strength training 2 to 3 times a week for about 30 to 40 minutes. Typical types of strength training include:
* Weight Training
* Yoga
* Resistance Training
* Plyometrics（肌肉增强训练）
Flexibility Training: To keep your body flexible, reducing risk of injuries and pain in your joints and muscles, you need to do flexibility training. You should always aim to stretch every muscle after any exercise routine. Typical types of flexibility training include:
* Stretching
* Yoga
* Pilates（普拉提课程）
So next time you think that yoga 5 times a week will be enough, think about what it is really doing. Is it getting your heart rate up? Are you making up your strength? Are you keeping your muscles flexible?
小题1:If your purpose is to _______, you can choose swimming as your exercise form.| A．build a strong and healthy heart | | B．keep muscles and bones strong | | C．keep body flexible | | D．reduce risk of injuries and pain in joints and muscles |
小题2:After reading this passage, we know that ________.| A．Yoga is really better for people than running | | B．The more exercise you do, the better | | C．Flexibility training helps you build up your muscles | | D．The three kinds of training have links with one another |
小题3:Which of the following is closest in meaning to “session” in Paragraph 3?| A．meeting | B．gathering | C．period | D．term |
小题4:The paragraph following this article may discuss_______.| A．how to find a good workout dealing with two or three of these goals | | B．how to choose an exercise type | | C．how to build up our strength | | D．how to be more flexible |
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“In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight.”
“Two full inches in the first three days!”
These are the kinds of statements used in magazine，newspaper，radio and television ads，promising new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device. The promoters of products say they can shape the legs，slim the face，smooth wrinkles，or in some other way to add to beauty or desirability.
Often such products are nothing more than moneymaking things for their promoters. The results they produce are questionable，and some are dangerous to health.
To understand how these products can be legally promoted to the public，it is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation. If the product is a drug，FDA(Food and Drug Administration)can require proof under the Food，Drug，and Cosmetic Act that is safe and effective before it is put on the market. But if the product is a device，FDA has no authority to require the proof of safety or effectiveness. If a product already on the market is a danger to health，FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily，or it can take legal action，including seizure (查封) of the product.
One notable case a few years ago involved an electrical device called the Relaxacisor，which had been sold for reducing the waistline. The Relaxacisor produced electrical shocks to the body through contact pads. FDA took legal action against the distributor to stop the sale of the device on the grounds that it was dangerous to health and life.
Obviously，most of the devices on the market have never been the subject of court proceedings (法律诉讼)，and new devices appear continually. Before buying，it is up to the consumer to judge the safety or effectiveness of such items.
小题1:It can be inferred that the ads mentioned in the text are________.| A．objective | B．costly | C．unreliable | D．illegal |
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A．The court is in charge of removing dangerous products.
B．New products are more likely to be questionable.
C．The production of a device must be approved by FDA.
D．The promoters usually just care about profits.
小题3:FDA can ask for the proof of safety and effectiveness of a product________.| A．if it is a drug | | B．if it is a device | | C．if its consumers make complaints | | D．if its distributors challenge FDA"s authority |
小题4:The Relaxacisor is mentioned as________.| A．a product which was designed to produce electricity | | B．a product whose distributor was involved in a legal case | | C．a successful advertisement of a beauty product | | D．an example of a quality beauty product |
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Why are people interested in eating raw foods or whole foods (天然健康食品) ? One reason is that eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid (酸) accumulation in your body.
Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked foods. When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymes (酶) that are part of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes, our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream. In both instances, the result is overweight. When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body grows fat. Improperly digested food moves slowly through the digestive system, where it becomes increasingly acidic. To protect its vital organs from this acidic waste, the body changes the acid into fat and stores it safely away from the organs.
Processed foods (加工食品) contain chemical elements, which might confuse the appetite mechanism that tells us when we’ve had enough to eat; as a result, people often overeat. Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle. The body will either identify these foods as allergens and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste, which will stick to the blood vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body’s cells. The body’s metabolism (新陈代谢) becomes inactive, and the result is weight gain and obesity.
The accumulation of acid in the digestive system makes digestion increasingly inefficient. When that happens, even healthy foods can become acidic and the food allergies will become more common.
To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, people need to consume food and supplements that will neutralize the acid already accumulated in body. Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help. It’s also important to restore your enzyme balance. You need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production. If you truly want to change and help your body heal itself, you need to take an active approach. One effective way is to choose raw and whole foods appropriately according to your health conditions and personal preferences.
小题1:It can be inferred from Para. 2 that __________.| A．we’d better be cautious about raw and whole foods | | B．foods with natural enzymes help people keep fit | | C．it is important for people to protect their vital organs | | D．giving up cooked and refined foods is a new lifestyle |
小题2:Processed foods are unhealthy because they __________.| A．destroy body’s cells | B．harm your stomach | | C．may lead to obesity | D．stop body’s natural function |
小题3:What is the main purpose of this passage?| A．To warn people of the problem of overweight. | | B．To inform people of the harm of processed foods. | | C．To advocate eating more raw and whole foods. | | D．To tell the differences between raw and processed foods. |
小题4:What is likely to be talked about following the last paragraph?| A．Different causes of acid accumulation. | | B．Correct ways to cook raw foods. | | C．Active approaches to avoid acid. | | D．Suitable types of raw and whole foods. |
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