阅读理解。 "High income is not as good as high age, and high age is not as good a
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Generally speaking, the rich are happier because money can purchase goods and services and it is the
consumption (消费) of these materials that increases one"s enjoyment of life. Especially nowadays, money
seems to be one thing that drives the people around. "Human beings live for money while birds die for food."
-a well-known Chinese saying is quite quotable (适宜引用的) to interpret the present society. Some people
try every means to make money at the expense of others interests. These people harm others to benefit
themselves. They think the more money they make, the happier they will be.
In addition to money, people"s happiness was affected by other factors. High age is what many Chinese
are dreaming of. Longevity (长寿) is the very term that the people often use to pray for their dears and elders.
So there are many books and theories that introduce the way of living longer. Dancing, jogging, dieting, even
singing and shouting together are said to do good to one"s health.
Nevertheless, some people think that high spirits is vital to the quality of one"s life. If you are in high spirits,
you"ll find everything pleasing and comfortable in life: warm sunshine, blue sky, white clouds, happy birds,
comfortable breeze, sweet smiles, and so on. You seem to have the friends across the world. Your life will
be happy at every moment. You will have a good health and can make more money if you live longer.
In one word, let"s keep ourselves in high spirits, thus we could keep longevity and make considerable
money at the same time.
B. they can gain all the things in the world
C. they help the poor by giving them a lot of money
D. the consumption can increase their enjoyment of life
B. It tells us that the more money people make, the longer they will live.
C. It tells us that to live is to make more money.
D. It tells us that people will die for making more money, just as birds die for food.
B. high age
C. high spirits
D. the quality of one"s life.
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Why? Because that is the amount of water they have been told all their life. But a recent report offers some
different advice. Experts suggest people should obey their bodies: they should drink as much water as they
feel like drinking. The report says most healthy people meet their daily needs for liquid by letting thirst be
their guide.
The report is from the Institute of Medicine, which provides scientific and technical advice to the
government and the public. The report contains some general suggestions. It says women should get about
2.7 liters of water daily and men about 3.7 liters. But wait-in each case, that is more than eight glasses.
There is one important difference. The report does not tell people how many glasses of water are needed
to meet these guidelines. This is because the daily water requirement can include the water content in foods.
As you might expect, the Institute of Medicine says people need to drink more water when they are
physically active. The same is true of those who live in hot climates. Depending on heat and activity, people
could need twice as much water as others do.
of college, she was suddenly ten pounds heavier. "My friends and I often had pizza or ice cream when
we studied late at night," she said, "and I was always drinking Coke to stay awake."
Celia"s experience is common. Many students enter college and find it so different that they cannot
deal with changes properly. They"re away from their parents and in a new stressful (压力的) environment.
Pressures (压力) together with freedom to sleep and eat however they please cause many students to
experience the "Freshman 15": gaining weight suddenly in their freshman year of college.
Most students do not realize that the "Freshman 15" can cause some serious health problems. Of
course, college-age adults are still developing bone mass,so gaining some weight is normal. Sudden weight
gain, however, puts too much strain (负担) on the heart and lungs,resulting in little energy and some
difficult thinking and remembering. In later life, it can lead to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and possibly
cancer.
The solution to the"Freshman 15" is simple-pay attention to developing good habits! In general:
● Eat normal-sized meals at regular times. Eat slowly and enjoy it,so you don"t need to go back for more.
● Keep only healthy snacks in your room-and don"t snack too often!
● Control drinking and smoking. Alcohol has a lot of calories, and smoking too much makes exercise
difficult.
● Exercise regularly! Even just 30 minutes a day-such as walking quickly to class from your dorm-will
make a big difference!
B. She put on weight suddenly
C. She always studied late
D. She went on diet so as to keep in good shape
B. They find it not quite difficult
C. They find it very free
D. They find it simple
B. They have grown up
C. They have gained a lot of weight
D. Sudden weight gain may result in serious health problems
B. Eat all foods slowly and regularly
C. Keep enough healthy snacks in the room
D. Eat healthy snacks as much as possible
B. Don"t smoke
C. Don"t exercise too long
D. Don"t eat snacks too often
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