Eating When One Feels Hungry

听力原文： Social customs and ways of behaving change. Things that were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago, it was considered impolite for a man to smoke on the street. No man who thought of himself as a gentleman would make a fool of himself by smoking when a lady was in the room.

Customs also differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country？ Or doesn't it matter？ What about table manners？ Should you use both hands when you are eating？ Should you leave one hand on your lap, or on the table？

The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For example, in both America and England people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also, most Englishmen will open a door for a woman or offer their seats to a woman, and so will most Americans.

The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people feel uncomfortable--especially if they are your guests. There is an old story about a man who gave a formal dinner party. When the food was served, one of the guests started to eat his peas with a knife. The other guests were shocked, but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guest feel foolish or uncomfortable.

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A．To smoke in a public place.

B．To make a fool of oneself.

C．To smoke when a girl is in the room.

D．To spit in the street.

听力原文： Despite the fact that healthy eating has more publicity than ever before, the sales of chocolate continue to rise.

But why do we like it so much？ It's not enough to answer: "Because it tastes nice." So do other foods. But do you know any other food which some people have to keep closed until their guests arrive？ They know that if they open the chocolate on their own, they'll probably go on eating until they feel slightly ill. And it isn't just the sugar that people like. In the 17th century, when chocolate first arrived here as a drink, people did not put sugar in it because sugar was too expensive.

"Comfort" is a good word to explain why chocolate is more than just another food. It makes people feel safe.

"After a busy day, I like to sit and listen to the radio with a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate."

One answer is that, like coffee, cola and tea, chocolate contains the stimulants. This could explain why it is so difficult to stop eating chocolate once you've started. Some people even fear that they won't be able to atop, and this makes them literally afraid of chocolate.

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A．Because it is better than other foods.

B．Because it tastes good.

C．Because it provides comfort and pleasure.

D．Because it serves as a special food for guests.

ists can send a man to the moon, why can't they find a cure for the common cold？ The answer is easy. There're actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each one. When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and causes a blockage in it. You feel terrible because you can't breathe well. But your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever. But the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a running nose to stop the virus from getting to your cells. You may feel miserable but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold. Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. There's one interesting thing to note. Some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer because your body doesn't develop a way to fight it and kill it.

According to the passage, why haven't the scientists find a cure for the common cold？

A．There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.

B．There is no cure.

C．They are too busy.

D．The virus is too small.

Table Manners and Customs

In Great Britain today good manners at table include eating with the mouth closed; not letting any of the food fall off the plate; using the knife only for cutting; and not trying to take food across the table.______【46】. Indeed, what are considered good table manners in some other countries are what British people try hardest to avoid. ______【47】.

______【48】. Tables and chairs have raplaced the cushions of the past, and the lady of the house presides at one end of the table in the same way that Western women do. Many Japanese, however still feel it would be wrong to eat unless they were sitting on a cushion before a low table with a tray of food on it. In many parts of the world both traditional and Western styles of eating exist side by side.

______【49】. In North America it is polite to cut up meat and then put the knife down, take the fork in the right hand and eat with it. Most European people, like the British, keep the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right all the time when they are eating food that has to be cut. In the British Isles and Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland) special knives and forks are used for eating fish. ______【50】.

A. In France, Belgium and Italy, however, it is correct to keep the same knife for every course , wiping it on a piece of bread.

B. In other parts of the world there are also rules for people to follow when they are eating, but they are not the same as those of Britain.

C. The richer and more educated people in the East have, however, to a great extent taken up

the table manners and customs of Western people.

D. In Arabia, for instance, the people at a feast take pieces of food with their fingers and belch loudly to show that they have appreciated it.

E. Table manners and customs have changed a lot with the time.

F. In the West there are differences between table manners in various countries, although they are not so marked.

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This new American way of eating has given rise to the rapid development of the fast food industry. The reason is that they are fast, filling, cheap, tasty and attractive to people.

However, many of these fast foods have been attacked by scientists. The main problem with most fast food meals is that they're not nutritionally balanced. Those of chicken or beef usually contain more than enough protein for a person in one meal. They tend to supply you with too much fat and sugar but too little vitamins and iron. Pizza, a well-balanced fast food, however, is especially high in salt content, a factor for developing high blood pressure. And potatoes are a nutritious food, but when fried in fat they also become a high-fat food. Fast food meals also sadly lack of vegetables and fruit. Thus it is good to eat vegetables and fruit at your other meals on the days when you eat fast food.

There are many reasons why Americans like fast food EXCEPT that ______.

A．fast food is very cheap

B．fast food is very delicious

C．only a little of fast food makes you feel full

D．fast food is nutritionally balanced

They may have trouble eating or sleeping. They suffer【C1】______a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

【C2】______of SAD【C3】______its effects during the short, dark days of【C4】______. The problems are most【C5】______in the months when there are fewer hours of daylight. When spring arrives, these signs【C6】______and SAD victims feel【C7】______again.

The National Mental Health Association reports that SAD can【C8】______anyone. The group says young people and women are【C9】______the highest risk for the disorder. It says that an estimated twenty-five percent of the American population suffers from some form. of SAD. About five percent suffer from a severe form. of the【C10】______.【C11】______, many people in other parts of the world also have the condition.

To treat the disorder, victims of SAD do not need to wait until【C12】______. Experts know that【C13】______affected individuals【C14】______bright light each day【C15】______the condition.【C16】______, there are other things people can do to ease the problem. They can【C17】______the sunlight in their homes and workplaces. They can spend【C18】______time outdoors in the fresh air during the day.

One study found that walking for an hour in winter sunlight was as【C19】______as spending two-and-one-half hours in【C20】______light indoors.

【C1】

A．in

B．from

C．at

D．with

How did the other guests feel when the man was eating his peas with a knife？

A．They thought it was nothing unusual.

B．They could not accept his way of eating.

C．They paid no attention to his behavior.

D．They believed his table manners were interesting.

听力原文： Many people catch a cold in the spring time or fall. It makes us wonder: if scientists can send a man to the moon, [33] why can't they find a cure for the common cold？ The answer is easy. There're actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each one. When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and causes a blockage in it. You feel terrible because you can't breathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a running nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells. [34] You may feel miserable, but actually y9ur wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold. Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot bath and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. There is one interesting thing to note. [35] Some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer, because your body doesn't develop a way to fight it and kill it.

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A．They haven't devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.

B．There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.

C．It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.

D．They believe people can recover without treatment.

Weight Control: The Power of Healthy Choices

What Is a Healthy Weight for Me？

This is a tough question to answer. Even though many people talk about weight, what really matters is how much of your body weight is fat. The body mass index (BMI) is an approximate measure of body fat. It is based on your height and weight. A BMI between 19 and 25 is considered a normal amount of body fat. If someone's BMI is 25 to 29.9, that person is said to be overweight. A person is said to be obese (过度肥胖的) if his or her BMI is 30 or higher. The higher your BMI is, the greater your risk for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and certain cancers is.

Some Causes That Can Lead to Being Overweight

Having weight problems in your family.

Eating when you're lonely, sad, bored or stressed.

Eating because you feel pressured by friends or family to eat.

Using food for recreation, or eating just because food is available.

Taking medicine that makes you feel hungry.

Having hormone problems that slow your metabolism (how fast your body burns calories).

How Can I Lower My BMI？

The best way to lower your BMI is to reduce the total number of calories you take in and to be more physically active.Long-term success is not about finding the "right" diet. It's about identifying your behaviours that have contributed to taking in more calories than your body needs. It is also about making a plan to develop healthier eating and physical activity habits. For example, you may eat when you're under stress rather than when you're hungry. Choosing another activity to do when you feel stressed, such as taking a walk, may help you break the habit of eating at those times.

You're more likely to make changes in your habits if you set a specific goal for yourself. For example, instead of saying "I'm going to lose 20 pounds", decide that you'll be more active every other day of the week. Be specific about what kind of activity you'll do and which days you'll do it. Your new goal might be: "During my lunch hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I'm going to walk for half an hour in the park." Once your new healthy behaviour becomes a habit, you can move on to another goal.

Why Is Physical Activity a Big Deal？

Physical activity builds muscles, so even if you don't lose pounds, you will look and feel better when you are more active. Being active also reduces your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, even if you are overweight.

What Is the Best Kind of Activity？

First, ask your family doctor if there is any kind of physical activity that you should not do. Being more physically active doesn't mean you need to have a formal or complicated exercise program. Remember that the best kind of activity is the kind that you'll keep doing. Whatever activity you choose, try to do it for at least 30 minutes per day on most days of the week.

Aerobic exercises, such as swimming, walking or jogging, raise your heart rate and help burn calories. The longer you exercise, the more fat your body will burn. Walking can be very helpful even if you don't walk fast.

Light weight training also has many health benefits. It helps add muscle mass to your body. Muscle burns calories faster than fat does.

How Can I Change My Eating Habits？

Change them one at a time. For example, start by training yourself to eat without doing anything else at the same time.Focus on enjoying the taste and smell of your food by eating more slowly. Don't watch TV, talk on the phone or drive a car while you eat.

Healthy Habits

Eat breakfast.

Eat your biggest meal of the day at lunchtime.

Begin meals with a low-fat salad, soup, broth or a

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

听力原文： Many people catch a cold in the springtime or fall. It makes us wonder... if scientists can send a man to the moon, why can't they find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There see actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each one.

When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose. You feel terrible because you can't breathe well, but your body is actually "eating" the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a ninny nose to stop the virus from getting to your cells. You may feel miserable, but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold.

Different people have different methods to cure colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to stop the fever, headache, and runny nose.

There is one interesting tiring to note—same scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer because your body doesn't have a way to fight it and kill it. Bodies can do an amazing job on their own, and medicines may affect the body's work. However, others can hardly believe it. So, there is a joke on taking medicine when you have a cold. It goes like this: It takes about 1 week to get over a cold if you don't take medicine, but only 7 days to get over a cold if you take medicine.

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A．It has to suffer the misery passively.

B．It will produce more cells.

C．It will rebuild its systems.

D．It will work hard to kill the cold.