C

Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.

According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.

After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.

In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity — or  extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.

29. In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?

A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.

B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.

C. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.

D. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.

30. This text is mainly the relationship between _________.

A. Americans and the French           B. life style and obesity

C. children and adults        D. fast food and overweight

31. The text is mainly developed __________.

A. by space            B. by process      C. by contrast     D. by classification

32. Where does this text probably come from?

A. A TV interview    B. A food advertisement    C. A book review  D. A health report

D

The Healthy Habits Survey(调查)shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits. Here are some findings and expert advice.

1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?

•Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.

•Step：Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.

2.How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?

•Finding：Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30%wash their hands only 4 times a day—half of the number doctors recommend.

•Step：We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day—often inviting germs(病菌)to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.

3. How often do you think about fighting germs?

•Finding：Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.

•Step：Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge(海绵)that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.

33. What is found out American seniors?

A. About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day.

B. Nearly 30%of them bathe three days a week .

C. All of them are fighting germs better than expected .

D. Most of them have good habits.

34. Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands .

A. twice a day    B. three times a day    C. eight times a day    D. four times a day

35.Which of the following is true according to the text ?

A. We should keep from touching our faces .

B. A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.

C. There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth .

D. We should wash our hands before touching a door handle .

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Five Ways to Build Self-Confidence

*Walk Faster

One of the easiest ways to tell how a person feels about herself is to examine her walk. People with confidence walk quickly. They have places to go, people to see, or important work to do. Even if you aren’t in a hurry, you can increase your self-confidence by putting some energy in your step.    36

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One of the best ways to build confidence is listening to an inspiring speech. Unluckily, opportunities to listen to a great speaker are few. You can fill this need by creating a personal commercial. Write a 30-60 second speech that focuses on your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud whenever you need a confidence push.

* Sit in the Front Row

In schools, offices and some other public places, people always sit at the back of the room.     38   . This reflects a lack of self-confidence. By deciding to sit in the front row, you can get over this meaningless fear and build your self-confidence

* Speak Up

During group discussions many people never express their opinions because they’re afraid that people will judge them for their saying something stupid  39  . By making an effort to express your opinions at least once in every group discussion, you will become a better public speaker, more confident in your own thoughts and recognized as a leader by your peers(同龄人)

* Work Out

Along the same lines as personal appearance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self-confidence.   40    By making your body fit and strong. You improve your physical appearance, refresh yourself, and accomplish something positive.

A. Listen to an Inspiring Speech

B. Create a Personal Speech

C. In fact most people feel good after a walk.

D. Most people prefer that because they are afraid of being noticed.

E. In fact most people are dealing with the same fear.

F. Walking 25% faster will make you look and feel more important.

G. If you’re out of shape, you’ll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic.