(迅速出现) in Beijing, Qingdao, Shenzhen, and other cities. Today about 15 percent of
adults, or 200 million Chinese, are reportedly overweight. Of these, 90 million-about 7
percent-are obese.
Experts say the obesity epidemic (流行病) is spreading to children, though more slowly
than in adults. The trend, they say, will have a huge impact on the health of China"s citizens
and economy. "We"re seeing a very large proportion of children and adolescents who are
quite heavy and aren"t moving much," said Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor. Popkin
carries out an ongoing health-and-nutrition survey of 16,000 households in China. He says
more kids today are overeating and putting on weight "quite quickly." In just ten years China"s
childhood obesity rate has doubled, with the greatest gains coming in urban areas. "In big cities
it"s a big problem."
Some experts blame the extra fat on a range of factors, many of them tied to China"s rapidly
changing economy and culture. The diets of Chinese adults and children are far higher in
calorie-laden meats, fish, eggs, dairy products, fats, and sugars than ever before. In addition,
kids-especially city children-are more sedentary today and spend more time indoors in front
of homework, television, computer games, and the Internet.
Shuwen Ng, a health economist, says that kids in China now have pocket money, and they
spend a part of it on junk food. Ng adds that advertising and peer (同龄人) groups influence
kids" food choices. Certain foods, such as new candies or fast food, have attractive features.
China"s childhood obesity rate are still less than that of the United States, where some 15 percent
of kids are said to be obese. But the long-term effects are equally serious.
B. about 290 million Chinese are overweight in China in all
C. in China childhood obesity rate in rural areas is lower than that in major cities
D. America"s childhood obesity rate is lower than China"s
B. High quality diets
C. Playing computer games for long time
D. Having pocket money
B. unmoved
C. absent
D. inactive
B. there are great difference in kids" food choices now
C. junk food contributes to childhood obesity
D. city children eat more than rural children
B. Weight-loss Camps in China
C. Obesity Explosion"s Impacts On Chinese Economy
D. Obesity Explosion In China And America
we help an overweight patient to lose weight? They"re just some of the topics covered in a new
book by University of Sussex academics, which is helping student doctors to consider the
importance of psychology in medical practice.
Psychology for Medicine is the first textbook of its kind, providing medical trainees and new
doctors with all the relevant psychological knowledge they need. Previously, students had to
refer to many different books for the relevant psychology.
The book, by Sussex psychologists Dr. Sussex Ayers and Dr. Richard de Visser, has been well
received by fellow academics and medical doctors and was finished with the help of the students
and staff of the Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The students proofread(校对) the chapters,
provided ideas for the content and even modeled for the photographs. The book provides a solid
grounding in psychological study relevant to medicine, along with practical tips and advice for
practice. One student, Simon Hall, drew cartoons for the book.
The study psychology is important for doctors for a number of reasons. Psychological and
physical symptoms are highly related. Up to a third of patients will have psychological disorders,
while physical causes are usually only found in around 15 per cent of people"s symptoms. In
treatment, a lot of the effect drugs can be due to patients believing they will recover rather than
the drug itself.
Dr. Ayers says, "The important thing about this book is that it"s applied science --- it shows
why psychology is important to medicine and how we should use it. The book"s presentation is
really important. It"s not just lots of theory, but full of tips and advice so that students can take
what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real-life situations."
B. overweight people
C. patients
D. student doctors
B. The comments on the book.
C. The contributors to the book.
D. The characteristics of the book.
B. is mainly about how to lose weight.
C. included tips on training football players.
D. focuses on the importance of psychology in treatment
B. introduction to a book
C. advertisement for a book
D. introduction to a psychologist
We all need a vacation, whether with the entire family or your significant other. Unfortunately, many of
us will not be able to follow through with vacation plans. But now, there is an alternative that is catching on rather quickly and it is called a "Staycation". A staycation is just what it sounds like, a vacation but you stay at home. It might not sound interesting, but you can turn it into a fun and relaxing getaway.
Tell family and friends your plans. In their eyes you are truly on vacation and they only need to contact you in case of an emergency.
Go outside; don"t let the kids sleep all day. Go out and birdwatch, go fishing, explore the parks and
nature, take in all you can of the outside world. You can even have a relaxing day at the beach, soak in
some sun, and let the kids go swimming.
Go on a picnic; have the kids fly kites. Bring some bubbles, and have a nice day with the wind blowing
in your hair. Watch as the kids run and play and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
Camping is another fun way to have a staycation. If you have a camping ground in your area, you can
go camping for a day or two and show the kids how it is to live right in the heart of Mother Nature.
Just remember, it really doesn"t matter where you decide to go, whether home or away. As long as you create quality time with your family you can strengthen the bonds that may have been pushed aside during
all the long stressful work hours. Time is the most important thing you can give to your husband, wife and
kids, enjoying every moment together, and you will have lasting memories in your hearts.
B. The importance of a vacation.
C. Where to spend your vacation this year.
D. How to plan a staycation.
B. they will take care of your house
C. they will only contact you only when necessary
D. they can help you make preparations
B. To go out to watch birds.
C. To go to the parks.
D. To relax on the beach.
B. Letting your kids learn about nature.
C. Giving your family relaxing time.
D. Getting away from stressful work hours.
B. health
C. ties
D. circles
animals that need voluntary help. Compared to humans, animals are luckier because they do not know how to express their emotions (情感). They do not know how to express what they want and they do not
know how to express what makes them hurt. Some people may think that volunteering to help animals is
hard; it may be true but _____.
If you volunteer to help animals in China, you can help support the endangered (濒危的) species of
pandas. The country of Costa Rica offers a sea turtle conservation area (保护区). You can work on the pacific coasts or in the Caribbean and save one of the most unusual creatures in the world, the sea turtles. But if you want thrills and adventures, you can volunteer to help feed those rare white lions in the Lion Park in Johannesburg, a city of South Africa and have fun with other wild animals. You can also go to
Guayaquil, Ecuador where international volunteer programs have been offered include helping animals like crocodiles. Volunteering in Malaysia is a great experience too. Taking good care of the orangutans
(猩猩), feeding them right and saving them from any illness are just some of the things you can do. Aside
from the countries being mentioned above, you can also volunteer in some other countries that have the
same volunteer program being offered.
answer within 15 words.)
2. Translate the underlined sentence in this text into Chinese.
3. Fill in the blank with proper words or phrases. (Please answer within 8 words.)
4. Which sentence in the text can be replaced by the following one?
Besides these countries, all the countries joining the volunteer program can offer animal volunteer
jobs.
5. Do you agree that animals are luckier than human beings? And why? (Please answer within 30 words.)
cold, or if you get sick, should you follow the old saying, "feed a cold and starve a fever?" And what about that fever? Should you take medicine to reduce your temperature, or is it better to let the body treat the
fever itself? Everyone seems to have an answer. But is popular wisdom valuable?
Doctor Nelson knows a lot about cold and flu seasons. Nelson says research may be just starting to
provide proofs for long-held beliefs. For example, scientists for years were against the idea that getting
cold and wet might cause colds or flu. But recent studies have shown that cold temperatures cause stress
on the body, and that stress can create conditions more inviting to viruses. So maybe it does make sense
to wrap up warmly before going outside.
And what about feeding a cold and starving a fever? Nelson says if you have a cold and are hungry,
you should eat. But a fever, especially a high one, suggests a more serious problem. He says people are
usually not hungry when they have a high fever. Eating might even make a person sick. But drinking
enough water is important. A fever easily makes the body lose water.
Finally, when should you treat a fever? Nelson says a fever should be treated if it stays at
40℃ or above for a day or more. A high temperature can damage brain cells. The doctor also believes in
treating a fever if it prevents a person from sleeping.
Medicine like aspirin, for example, can be used to reduce pain and fever. But aspirin should not be given to children because it can cause serious problems.
B. is now trying his best to provide proofs for long-held beliefs.
C. doesn"t think it necessary to see a doctor immediately if a person has a temperature of 40℃
D. doesn"t think it necessary to treat a fever even if it prevents someone from sleeping.
B. drink enough water
C. try to eat something
D. take some exercise outside
B. Whether the old advice about preventing a cold is valuable.
C. What the medicine , aspirin, is used for.
D. Why people should eat when having a cold.
B. it is easier for people to catch colds when their bodies are stressed.
C. some old advice about preventing colds doesn"t make any sense.
D. the idea that getting cold can cause flu was proved true years ago.
注意:每个空格只填1个单词
The health dangers of smoking have been well reported. For years, doctors have warned that
smoking can cause lung cancer. Studies also have linked smoking to several other kinds of cancer,
heart attacks and other diseases, lung diseases, and a number of other medical problems. The
repeated health warnings have had an effect. Thousands of people have stopped smoking. But as
many people have learned, stopping smoking can be very difficult.
A major problem apparently is the nicotine, a poisonous substance found in tobacco. Small
amounts of nicotine are released as tobacco is burned. And over many years of smoking, a person"s
body becomes dependent on the substance. A try to stop smoking brings the problems of nicotine
withdrawal(脱瘾过程).
American medical researchers have found that nicotine withdrawal causes people to become angry
very easily, aggressive, worried and unable to think sharply. Many people who have tried to stop
smoking would confirm those findings.
To help people give up smoking, some tobacco companies have proposed chewing tobacco,
or using snuff as safe substitutes(替代物). Snuff is a tobacco powder that usually is breathed in.
But many people put it between their gum and cheek.
A group of British scientists said recently that many lives could be saved by a major program to
get cigarette smokers to change to snuff. An American scientist, Allan Blum, disagreed. Dr. Blum
argued that snuff, put in the mouth, can cause gum disease, teeth problems and throat problems that
lead to cancer. Dr. Blum also warned against chewing tobacco as a substitute for smoking. He said
chewing tobacco can lead to cancer of the mouth, throat or digestive system.
Medical researchers say another possible substitute for smoking is a special nicotine chewing gum.
The gum is already sold in Europe and Canada. A report says research shows that the chewing gum
will increase the amount of nicotine in a person"s blood. This helps satisfy some people"s desire for a
cigarette. However, the report says, the chewing gum also leads to some unpleasant side effects. And
it may be dangerous for people with heart problems.
Two other American scientists say they have found that the most effective way to stop smoking is
to do it completely, suddenly, all at once. The report by Saul Shirtman and Dr. Murray Jogbett says
that by stopping all at once, the worst problems of nicotine withdrawal are over in just a few days. But,
they say, by continuing to smoke, even a little less each day, the problems of withdrawal never end
completely.
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